GREETINGS
Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a great summer. It’s time again to think about Fall and all the new and beautiful yarns and accessories coming in.
Before we talk about Fall, I’m sure you are all interested in the status of Filati.
So many rumors have been floating around, so I’m going to set the record straight.
After talking to many people about selling Filati, we have come to two very important decisions. It just isn’t the right time to sell. Filati means too much to us and to you to close. Therefore, we chose to renew our lease.
Throughout the process, I learned how much Filati is appreciated and valued, and I also heard ideas for
improvement. I want you all to know how excited I am to continue and how committed I am to make Filati even better.
I also want to encourage you to come and sit around the table and knit and have a good time. It’s a great way to get away from all the stress of the day and share ideas with others and get inspired to knit beautiful garments. And most importantly, make new friends.
Now about Fall! I know it’s only July but we do have to start our Christmas projects. We all know it’s never too early to start. To get you started we will be having our end of summer sale starting August 6-15. Our new Fall yams will start coming in at the end of August. We have also planned some trunk shows and lots of workshops.
It’s going to be a wonderful season. Hope to see you all soon.
Janice
WHAT’S NEW FOR FALL
ART YARNS
A gorgeous line of beaded hand painted yarns. We will be carrying beaded mohair, cashmere and
silk.
BERROCO
Three new yarns this year. “Jasper” is a super fine merino wool roving that creates a unique self striping effect. “Lusfra” as a merino/tencel blend. It has a silk like sheen and a soft hand. “Sox Metallic” is a superb woolen sock yarn that patterns by itself with a touch of metallic.
FIESTA
“Ballerina” is a beautiful lace weight alpaca/tencel blend. “Insignia” is a beautiful coordinating solid for La Boheme.
MALIBRIGO
We are bringing in their superwash merino sock yarn. It has 440 yards and is very soft.
LANTERN MOON
We are bringing in lots of cute knitting bags, silk needle cases, and shawl pins.
ELSEBETH LAVOLD
Two new yarns “Twice Tweed” which is a wool/nylon/cotton blend and “EuCool” which is an interesting combination of wool and eucalyptus.
NORO
We are bringing in the Silk Garden and Kureyon sock yarns. It not only makes beautiful socks, but shawls and sweaters. Another new yarn is “Vintage” which is a combination of wool/silk/angora. It’s unusual because as you knit each yarn comes up separately.
PLYMOUTH
Three new yarns are coming in.
“Plymouth Tweed”is a 100% lambswool in lots of great colors. “Baby Alpaca Lace” can be used for socks or lace knitting. “Baby Alpaca Grande’ in ten beautiful handpainted colors.
JERI BAGS
We are bringing back our most popular knitting bags. A wonderful line in beautiful tapestries.
K1C2
We have lots of”TyDy”sock yarn coming in with four new colors. We also have a beautiful tweed called “Brae Tweed” that is very soft.
ROWAN
Three new yarns are coming in. “Felted Tweed Aran” which is a thicker version of the all time favorite felted tweed. “Silky Tweed” is a worsted weight lambswool/silk blend with a beautiful sheen. “Lima” is a baby alpaca/merino wool blend in a worsted weight. Plus we have lots of wonderful books to go with all
the beautiful yams.
DEBBIE BLISS
Three new yarns this year. “Donegal Tweed Chunky”, “Rialto 4 ply” and “Fez’. All come in lots of wonderful colors, and lots of pattern support.
Tweeds are big for Fall, and so are luxury blends and lots of alpacas. It’s going to be a wonderful season
HAPPY KNITTING!!!!!!!!!
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FILATI FALL WORKSHOPS
NANCY ENGLAND
Nancy England is a N. Calif. based designer of one of a kind knitted garments. She has been teaching and designmg for 35 years both nationally and internationally. She has also had her designs published in popular knitting magazines.
Socks-Socks-Socks(6 hrs)
Sat. Sept. 12 10:30-4:30
Sat. Feb. 13 10:30-4:30
Fee: $75 per student
This class will include knitting in the round on four needles, turning the heel, working short rows, making the instep, picking up stitches and paired decreases, also closing the toe with kitchener stitching. A good class for those who want to learn to make socks.
Socks for the Fearless Knitter (6 hrs)
Sat. Nov. 7 10:30-4-30
Fee: $75 per student
This class will include knitting in the round on four needles, making a better heel flap, turning the heel, making the instep without the holes that are in most socks, picking up stitches in a better way, gusset decreases and kitchener. Some color work is always a must in the fearless socks workshop. Even the most practiced socks knitter will pick up new and stimulating ideas.
Knitting from the Top Down I(6 Hrs)
Sat. Oct. 10 10:30-4:30
Fee: $75 per student
Why knit from the top down? There are no seams to sew together and you can try it on at any time. The pattern and yarn options are without limit. She will be bringing in some of her work to show the class. Patterns for top down sweaters are included. This will be a fun class!
Knitting from the Top Down II(6 hrs)
Sat. March 13 10:30-4:30
Fee: $75 per student
This is like Top Down I, but you will be learning many more things. In this workshop you will learn to use color, patterns, and tex ture to make your garment unique.
Knitting from the Top Down (6 hrs)
Set in Sleeves
Sat. Jan. 16 10:30-4:30
Fee: $75 per student
In this class you will be knitting from the top down, but instead of making a raglan sleeve, you will be making a set in sleeve.
PAT CLARK
Pat has been knitting since she was ten years old. She lives in Sonora and has been traveling and teaching knitting at various yarn stores and after school knitting classes for children. Among her favorite projects are anything with beads.
Swallowtail Shawl-Part I (3 hrs)
Sat Oct. 24 10:00-1:00
Fee: $45 per student
Swallowtail Shawl-Part 11(3 hrs)
Sat Nov. 7 10:00-1:00
Fee: $45 per student
Knit a triangular shawl or scarf in the Swallowtail pattern. You will learn the basics of lace knitting and learn to go from reading the words to reading a chart.
Beaded Hat (3 hrs)
Sat Oct. 24 1:30-4:30
Fee: $45 per student
In this class you will knit a cute hat with beads, and learn to size it to fit any head. Beads are added in as you knit so no pre-stringing.
Fair Isle Hat (3 hrs)
Sat Nov. 7 1:30-4:30
Fee: $45 per student
This is an introduction class to Fair Isle knitting. Learn how to use two yarns in the same row to create patterned knitting. This class can open up all kinds of possibilities in color knitting.
Baby Surprise Sweater (6 hrs)
Sat. Jan. 30 10:00-4:00
Fee: $75 per student
Using the pattern created by Elizabeth Zimmerman, create a unique baby sweater in your choice of yarns. The size is based on the size yam you use.
Circular Lace Knitting (3 hrs)
Sat Feb. 27 10:00-1:00
Fee: $45 per student
Starting in the center, you will learn the Ocher technique of casting on and knitting from the middle out. This is great for shawls, purses2 and other projects. Our project will result in a knitted doily or placemat.
Beaded Lace Scarf (3 hrs)
Sat Feb. 27 1:30-4:30
Fee. $45 per student
This is a beautiful scarf in the feather and fan pattern. You will learn to add beads to any knitting using a crochet hook.
LUCI WILSON
Luci first learned to knit during a year long ex change program in Norway where socks were her second knitting project. She brings her enthusiasm for socks to her classes, clearly explaining sock methodology. Each class is stand alone in which you’ll learn a different style of heel, toe, and cull. Take as few or as many classes as you need to feel confident and expand your sock knitting techniques.
Toe-up Socks - Version 1(4 hrs)
Sat. Sept 26
Fee: $55 per student
Toe-up Socks— Version II ( 4 hrs)
Sat. Dec. 5
Fee: $55 per student
In this class we will learn a cast-on method suitable for starting at the toe , how to manage two circular needles, and how to make a short row heel flap, finishing with a bind off method that keeps the top stretchy.
Version I you will use Judy’s Magjc cast-on, a garter heel, a leg rib pattern and the EZ sewn bind off. Version II will use a provisional cast-on, a short row toe, a short row heel, a different leg rib pattern and the K2tog bind off method.
Top-down Socks —Version 1(4 hrs)
Sat Oct 17
Fee: $55 per student
Top-down Socks —Version 11(4 hrs)
Sat Jan. 23
Fee: $55 per student
In this class learn how to cast-on and join the knitting into a circle, construct a traditional sock using a heel flap and gusset on two circular needles. Version I will use aK2tog join, a leg rib variation, a round heel and a kitchener stitch seamless toe. Version II uses a criss-cross io.in, a leg rib variation, a square heel, and a star bind off toe.
Christmas Stocking (4 hrs)
Sat Nov. 21
Fee: $55 per student
In this class you will learn to make a traditional Christmas stocking using the “Knitting Pure and Simple” pattern. This will be a great class to take to make the perfect gift for your child or grandchild.
JANICE DECARLO
Janice is the owner of Filati. She has been knitting since she was nine years old. She does a lot of finishing and blocking for customers and has been asked to teach this as a workshop. This fall she will be teaching six finishing classes.
Finishing/Blocking/Repairs & Fixing Mistakes (5 hrs)
Sat. Sept 5 10:30-3:30
Sat Oct. 3 10:30-3:30
Sat Nov. 21 10:30-3:30
Sat Jan. 23 10:30-3-30
Sat. Feb. 20 10:30-3;30
Sat Mar. 20 10:30-3:30
Fee: $65 per student
In this class you will learn all the techniques to properly assemble a garment. From weaving in ends, the mattress stitch for sewing together seams, picking up stitches around a neck or along the front of a cardigan. You will also learn how to fix mistakes and make a repair. In the last hour you will learn how to block a sweater. This is a very valuable class, because how good your finished sweater looks, has everything to do with the finishing and blocking.
BETSY COYNE
Betsy is a life long knitter, who learned to knit from her mom. She began designing items for her children. She has taken many classes and read a lot of books. In her last life, she was a lawyer. Her design company is called Cultured Purl.
Modular Knitting (3 hrs)
Sat. Oct. 3 10:30-1:30
Sat. Mar. 6 10:30-1:30
Fee: $45 per student
Learn modular diamond knitting. Learn center decreases, attaching diamonds together as you knit. Look at different ways to arrange them to change the design, and at various projects which you can make with diamonds.
Knitting by the Numbers (3 hrs)
Sat. Oct. 24 10:30-1:30
Sat. Jan. 9 10:30-1:30
Fee: $45 per student
Learn to expand your knitting possibilities by learning to substitute yams, calculate yarn quantities, and gauge issues. We will also cover needle choice, pattern repeats, increasing and decreasing evenly, and decreasing for a V neck.
Felted Purse (4 hrs)
Sat. Nov. 14 10:30-2:30
Fee: $55 per student
In this class, you will learn to make a small felted bag. You will learn shaping, I-cord, adding novelty yarns, and numerous felting techniques.
Please call now so you won’t miss out on any of these wonderful classes.
916-415-9430
Limit of 8 students per class.
Fees must be paid in advance to reserve your place. If you sign up for a class and do not show up, or call to cancel, you will be charged the class fee. Cancellations must be at least one week before the class.
Workshops may be cancelled if not filled. We will contact you in advance of the classes regarding supplies and homework.
All students will receive a 10% discount on all supplies for classes and anything bought on the day of the workshop.
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DISCOUNT COUPON
Any Sweater Quantity (10 balls or more)
This offer is good on any sweater quantity of regular priced yam. This does not include any sale yarns.
Offer good Aug.18- Sept .19 2009 Print and bring this coupon in for this special Filati Fine Yarns offer.
4810 Granite Dr. Rocklin, Ca. 95677 916-415-9430
Free Sweater Bag with purchaae
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WHAT'S NEW?
E-MAIL CLUB
As you all know, the cost of mailing is very expensive. So we are now starting our e-mail club. If you provide us with your name and e-mail address, you will receive exclusive news, information, and promotions by e-mail. You will be the first to know of any exciting events going on at Filati.
If we already have your e-mail address, you are automatically signed up. If we don’t have it, or if you have changed it, come in the shop, let us know on-line, or call. DON’T MISS OUT!!
SENIOR DISCOUNT
All seniors (65 and older) will receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Just a thank-you for your support of Filati.
TRUNK SHOW
We will be having the Hanna Falkenberg trunk show on Oct. 2 thru Oct. 12. This is a must see ! Her sweaters and patterns are sold in kits only. We will give a 15% discount on any kit purchased during the trunk show.
NEW STAFF
For those of you that haven’t shopped at Filati in a while, we just wanted you to know that Alice has retired and moved to Montana to be with her daughter and grandchildren. She had been with Filati for about 8 years. We wish her all the best.
I would like to introduce Janice Vance and Cathie Biggins, two new wonderful additions to Filati. Both are avid knitters and are excited to be a part of the store and to help you in any way. Judy Filice is still with us, and is just as happy about our new staff.
We are all excited, because our goal is to give you the best service ever. Not just to help you in any way possible, but to excite you about the new Fall yarns with fun and enthusiasm.
That’s how important you are to us. You will love our new stafli!!
HELP WANTED
We are still one person short, so if anyone is interested in part time work, who is an experienced knitter, loves people, and likes to sell, please contact us, and you might get to join us for all the fun.
NEW LOWER PRICES
As we all know, price is very important to all of us. So starting Sept. 1, 2009 we will be lowering the price by $1.00 on all our basic yams. This includes, Encore, Cascade 220, Cascade 128, Cascade Superwash, Pastazza, Ultra Alpaca, Butterfly Cotton, and Fantasy Naturale.
A lot of people think Filati carries only expensive yarns. We want our customers to know that we carry all price points, and we have a large “yarn outlet” in our store with every day sale prices of up to 50% off. The size of our outlet is the size of many yarn stores.
Our goal is to offer the best prices, selection, and service in Northern California.
LACE GUILD
Just a reminder that the lace guild meets at Filati on the second Saturday of every month. Lew Deyong our favorite lace knitter and all around great guy is the head of this guild. If you enjoy knitting lace, you might want to come and join in the fun.
