Tuesday, April 06, 2004

Handwoven by Ira -- a preview to May's Meeting

All of you and your friends are invited to stop in and see what we have. At the following times I will have samples of each yarn/color laid out on tables to easily get an overview. Of course, if you want to purchase, we are here to sell. The first twenty customers will receive a folder with color pictures and yarn specifications.

- Today, Saturday, 3 April 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday, 4 April 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, 7 April 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Saturday, 10 April 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, 14 April 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

During our regular open hours the yarn will be on the shelves. M, T, T, F 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Briefly the yarns are:

- NEW ENGLAND SHETLAND - Classic Line 100% Pure Wool in 56 colors (Approx. 197 yd per 50 gr. skein; Gauge 6 1/2 sts. = 1 in.; Needle Range #2 - #4)

- NEW ENGLAND HIGHLAND - Classic Line 100% Pure Wool in 56 colors (Approx. 200 yd per 100 gr. skein; Gauge 4 1/2 sts. = 1 in.; Needle Range #5 - #7)

- ORCHID LINE - 25% Mohair, 5% Silk & 70% Pure Wool in 12 colors (Approx. 245 yd per 100 gr. skein; Gauge 4 - 4 1/2 sts. = 1 in.; Needle Range #5 - #8)

- FLAX & WOOL BLEND - 20% Flax & 80% Fine Wool in 10 colors (Approx. 245 yd per 100 gr. skein; Gauge 4 - 4 1/2 sts. = 1 in.; Needle Range #5 - #8)

- CASHMERE BLEND - 50% Cashmer & 50% Fine Wool in 2 natural browns and black (Approx. 190 yd per 50 gr. skein; Gauge 5 - 5 1/2 sts. = 1 in.; Needle Range #3 - #5)

- SILK BLEND - 50% Silk & 50% Fine Wool in White Only (Approx. 175 yd per 50 gr. skein; Gauge 5 - 5 1/2 sts. per in.; Needle Range #3 - #5)

- JASMINE YARNS - 100% Fine Wool Twisted with Rayon Chenille in 10 Exotic Multicolor Combinations (Approx. 70 yd per 50 gr. skein; Gauge 4 1/2 sts. = 1 in.; Needle Range #5 - #7)

Ira Thompson, Owner
HANDWOVEN By Ira
202-541-1044
301-585-9505
www.handwovenbyira.com
Studio/Shop: 6925 Willow Street, Washington, DC 20012