http://inuawool.com Welcome to Inua Wool Shoppe, Interior Alaska’s oldest and most complete knitting shop. We specialize in natural and exotic fiber yarns and roving, including Qiviut! Qiviut is one of the softest, warmest fibers in the world, and is native to Alaska. We also carry knitting needles, crochet hooks, a huge variety of patterns, books and other supplies. You'll love our selection of natural fiber yarns: silk, angora, alpaca, mohair, wool, cashmere, linen, cotton and (our favorite) Qiviut. We even carry hand-knit Qiviut garments! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:09:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dream in Color's new semi-solid colorways are on the way to Inua! We'll be stocking the worsted weight Classy and Smoochy Sock yarns. If you've been looking for something new to try with your winter knitting projects, you'll definitely want to come in and see these new yarns! http://inuawool.com/events/new-dream-in-color-yarns-arriving-soon Inua's fantastic knitting bags and needle cases are on sale 20% off this week! Come in and browse through all the beautiful fabric patterns, you're sure to find one that's just perfect for you (they also make fantastic gifts for other knitters!). http://inuawool.com/events/sale-on-inua-bags-needle-cases Saturday, 6 Dec. — 3pm–6pm — $25 + materials Have you been wanting to learn lace knitting, but don't know where to start? This class will teach intermediate knitters how to knit a lace pattern scarf using dk weight yarn. Give the finished scarf as a beautiful holiday gift for someone ... http://inuawool.com/upcoming-classes/beginning-lace-class-with-monica Tues., 25 Nov., 16 Dec.. — 6pm&ndash9pm — $35+materials So you've knit socks from the cuff down, and you're looking for a change of pace? Come learn to knit socks from the toe up! No more worries about grafting your toe seam, and you can try the socks on as you ... http://inuawool.com/upcoming-classes/toe-up-socks-with-krista Sat. 22 & 29 November — 3pm&ndash6pm — $35+materials 'Tis the season to keep your hands warm, and what better way than with hand-knit mittens? If you already know how to knit and purl, you can learn to make cozy mittens for winter! Students will learn to use double pointed needles, ... http://inuawool.com/upcoming-classes/knit-mittens-with-krista Tuesdays, 2 & 9 Dec. — 6pm&ndash9pm — $40 + materials Learn double-knitting (great for mittens and -30ºF hats!) by making a headband in this class. The class will learn the magic cast on, the fundamentals of double knitting and following a chart for double knitting, casting off using the Kitchener ... http://inuawool.com/upcoming-classes/intro-to-double-knitting-with-barbara Saturdays, 6, 13, and 20, Dec. — call for times — $40/all or $15/session +materials This is a beginning sock class and will cover making the cuff, heel flap, turning of the heel, gusset, instep and toes. We will cover some pattern reading. Students will need to do some knitting after ... http://inuawool.com/upcoming-classes/beginning-ankle-down-socks-with-kat Saturdays, 15, 22 & 29 Nov. — call for times — $40/all or $15/each class + materials This series of classes is for beginning knitters (or knitters who've gotten out of practice!), and will include casting on, knit & purl stitches, cables, binding off, and pattern reading. Knitting is a perfect ... http://inuawool.com/upcoming-classes/beginning-to-knit-with-kat Inua will be open from 6:00 to 9:00pm Tuesday nights, starting September 9th! Come in and take a Tuesday night class, or just come in to chat and catch up on your own knitting projects. A whole list of new upcoming classes are posted on the Upcoming Classes page, so ... http://inuawool.com/events/knit-nights-returning-on-tuesdays Along with a selection of gorgeous Qiviut-blend yarns (perfect for the Qiviut lover on a budget), Inua now carries hand knitted Qiviut items for sale. These range from gloves to scarves, shawls to sweaters. These garments have to be seen (and felt!) to be believed. If you've been meaning ... http://inuawool.com/events/new-quiviut-yarn-and-finished-gifts