Yarn Circle is pleased to offer a special handson, intensive class on Aran and Gansey
patterns and techniques.
Charlie Orlando, "the Knitting Blacksmith," will introduce patterns involving the
textures, cables and twists used in sweaters from the British Isles and demonstrate
how to make your own personal patterns using these techniques.
Orlando, who learned to knit as a child, has been knitting Aran sweaters since the
early 1960's. Interested knitters can view his knitting gallery at
This class will be held at Yarn Circle on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pre-registration is required. Call or stop by the store for pre-class assignments and
materials. The cost is $30.
Yarn Circle is located at 4540 Highway 64 East next to Tri-County Community College.
Contact the store at 828-835-4592 or yarncircle@ brmemc.net |