Call to register!  440-321-9754
Registration Opens June 25

​13th Annual OTN Rally Day
​Saturday, August 2, 2024
​Celebrate with fellow fiber enthusiasts, learning those techniques and projects that you've always wanted to try!
​OTN Rally Day is about making new fiber friends and trying new things! Start amazing new projects with awesome new yarn. It's our kick-off to Fall knitting! Held this year on Saturday, August 2, at the Chagrin Falls Township Hall.

Digital patterns are provided to class participants via email and Ravelry beginning the week of July 15. We appreciate your purchase of new yarn for OTN Rally Day projects.

Questions? Please call 440-321-9754 ​​
OTN means On The Needles!

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Downloadable Patterns for OTN Rally Day 2025 will be emailed to class participants beginning the week of July 15th. Thank you for your patience!

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Saturday, August 2, 2023
Check-In begins at 8:00 AM
Introductions 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Morning Classes 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Enjoy lunch & shopping between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Participant Fashion Show 1:00 PM -1:30 PM
Afternoon Classes 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tami's Homesteading Crafts Trunk Show All Day
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​Questions? Please call 440-321-9754

OTN Rally Day 2025
Color! Texture! Fiber Friends!
Our annual all-day retreat kicks off fall knitting.
Make new fiber friends and try new techniques.
Start amazing new projects with awesome new yarn!

Supply lists & prerequisites listed below.
$85/person includes patterns for your classes,
​special shopping discount on August 2,
FREE gift, FREE raffle tickets for TONS of raffle prizes
and FREE refreshments provided all day!
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Please refer to yarn winding information below
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OTN Rally Day registration is nonrefundable

​OTN Means On The Needles

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Morning Classes
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
​Choose One
All supplies in-stock now

NEW LEAF HEADBAND
designed by Karysha

We love a nice warm headband. And this one is so awesome and gift-worthy!
A great social or travel knit

Class Level: Advanced Beginner
Must know cast-on, knit, purl & bind-off
Knitting in the round

What You Will Learn
Latvian braid and the Leaf stitch

Supply List
Printed copy of pattern
​ Either a bulky or super bulky in two contrasting colors.
(Shop sample used Malabrigo Chunky)
16” needle to match the yarn weight (sample used US 10.5 with bulky yarn)
Stitch Markers
Highlighter Tape
Tapestry Needle
Pen and paper for taking notes

​ if you chose to make this project
into a beanie, DPNs will be needed
to decrease the top.

Homework
None

Instructor
Erin Witschey

Number of Participants
8 students

copyrighted photo by Karysha

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BESTIE SCARF
designed by Toni Lipsey

Add a touch of luxury to your winter wardrobe with the Bestie Scarf in Tunisian Crochet. This super scarf will get you through the coldest days.
Tunisian crochet is very addictive and you'll be surprised how quickly you can make more things - like a blanket or maybe two!

Class Level: Beginner
Must be comfortable using a crochet hook to make a chain of stitches

What You Will Learn
Tunisian Knit Stitch

Supply List
Printed copy of the pattern
800-1000 yards of The Fibre Co. Cirro 
in 1 color or as many colors as you want
US Size L or 8mm Crochet or Tunisian Crochet hook 
2 Locking Stich Markers
Darning Needle
Scissors ​
Highlighter Tape
Pen and paper for taking notes

Homework
None

Instructor
Jennifer Levine

Number of Participants
8 students​

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Montana Mountain Cowl
Learn Mosaic Knitting
designed by Andrea Mowry

The designer's favorite cowl style is definitely the Moebius cowl. It is perfect for colorwork projects because the floats are hidden inside, and it is so easy to style. Just pop it on to finish any outfit! This project uses mosaic knitting to add color and texture to this engaging piece. 

Class Level: Advanced Beginner
Must know knitting basics knit, purl, cast-on and bind-off. Experience knitting
in the round

What You Will Learn
Provisional Cast-On
Mosaic knitting
Slipping stitches
Using more than 1 yarn
Reading a mosaic knitting chart
Kitchener Stitch (later at the shop)

Supply List
Printed copy of pattern
1 Wonderland Yarns Fingering Blossom 
1 skein solid fingering or sport weight 
(800 yards total yarn for project)
Waste yarn 1-2 yards
US Size 5 needle 16" or size to get gauge
US Size G Crochet Hook
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
​Highlighter Tape
Sticky Notes
Pen and paper for taking notes
Optional: Row counter (helpful)

Homework:
None

Instructor:
Mary Joyce

Number of Participants
10 students

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THE WORLD'S SIMPLEST MITTENS
Learn how to knit a mitten
Learn the Italian Tubular Cast On
Designed by Tin Can Knits

Sometimes winter catches you by surprise and you need a pair of mittens, quick!
These are a perfect quick knit or a blank canvas for mitten fun!

 Class Level: Advanced Beginner
Must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off and are ready to try double-pointed needles (DPNs)

What You Will Learn
Italian tubular cast on and why this looks great on mittens. Getting started with this cast on and knitting a cuff.
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Supply List
Printed copy of the pattern
DK or worsted weight yarn
(Woolstok, Andorra, Bo Peep or Rios)
DPNs in size that matches chosen yarn
Darning Needle
​Highlighter Tape
Stitch Markers
Pen and paper for taking notes

Homework
Read through the pattern and decide
which weight yarn, and what size mittens
you wish to make. Choose needles that match this choice. Do not begin the mitten,
as we will be learning a cast-on that looks great for mittens.

Additional information
 Participants will not be completing the mittens in class. The class is primarily for learning how to knit with DPNs (double-poionted needles) and the Italian Tubular cast-on for those who are newer to knitting, but understand the concept of how to knit in the round. The pattern is free to download on the Tin Can Knits Website, do so and familiarize yourself prior to the class. Note: the mittens are intended to be embroidered at a later date. Choosing DK or worsted weight yarn will facilitate that project.

​Instructor
Christine Weiss

Number of Participants
8 students​

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Afternoon Classes
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
​Choose One
​All supplies in-stock now

HUNGRY HORSE HAT
KICKING HORSE COWL
designed by Amiee Alexander

Choose one of these great projects for OTN Rally Day. Hungry Horse is knit
in the round from the brim up and available in 4 sizes. Kicking Horse is knit in the round and available in two lengths. The charming blend of garter stitch
and mesh is easily memorized for both projects making them great for social
or travel knitting. 

Class Level: Advanced Beginner
Also great to knit while binging Netflix
Must know cast-on, bind-off, knit and purl to take the class

What You Will Learn
Cable cast-on
How to knit in the round
K2tog (knit 2 together)
YO (yarn over)
Changing from 1 color to another 
If knitting cowl, learning modified
SSK or slip, slip, knit stitch

Supply List
Choose project (hat or cowl)
Printed copy of pattern
Sport or DK weight yarn in Spun Right Round, Wonderland or Bo Peep
Needles based on your chosen pattern
Stitch Markers
Highlighter Tape
Tapestry Needle
Pen and paper for taking notes

Homework
None

Instructor
Jennifer Levine

Number of Participants
8 students

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​SUMMER COTTON KNOT BAG
Learn Linen Stitch Knitting
Designed by Cindy Pilon

This take on the Japanese knot bag
in cotton makes a great casual bag.
It's knit in the round in one piece from the bottom up, including the straps. The straps are then joined with Kitchener stitch at the top. Linen stitch gives the bag a rustic, woven look with very little
stretch and the fabric it creates really holds its shape.

Class Level: Advanced Beginner
Must know knitting basics:  cast-on,
bind-off, knit &  purl. Have experience knitting in the round

What You Will Learn
Linen stitch in the round, decreases
in linen stitch in the round,
​and Kitchener stitch

Supply List
Printed copy of the pattern
2 skeins Berroco Bozzolo yarn
(One skein solid and one color-changing)
US size 7 needle 24" circular
US Size 7 double-pointed needles
Stitch markers
Highlighter tape
Tapestry needle
Pen and paper for taking notes

Homework
None

​​Instructor
Tiffany Perry

Number of Participants
8 students

DYNAMIC TRIO SHAWL
Learn Stranded Knitting
Designed by Joji Locatelli
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One, two, three colors dance together to the rhythm of this shawl creating
a beautiful flowing sequence of stripes.
Increases, decreases, yarnovers
and garter, all playing together to create this stunning piece.

Class Level: ​Advanced Beginner
Must know knitting basics
​cast-on, bind-off, knit and purl

What You Will Learn 
Basic Increase, carrying and changing colors, make one right and make one left

Supply List 
Printed copy of the pattern
Fingering weight yarn in
3 different colors, 385 yards each color US Size 4 32" circular needle
​or size to get gauge
Stitch Markers
Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle
​Highlighter Tape
Pen and paper for taking notes

Homework
None

Instructor
Randi Russell

Number of Participants
10 students

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EMBROIDERING KNITS
Learn to embroider fun designs
and words on your knitted pieces

In this class we will be learning a technique to embroider onto hand knitted mittens. However, we will be using swatches to practice. You may bring plain hand knitted mittens if you have them to embellish.

Class Level: Beginner
Know what knitted fabric means.
No other special skills or experience is required. Just bring a bit of patience
and a positive attitude.

What You Will Learn
You will learning the basics of using
yarn to embroider onto knitted
or crocheted fabric. 

Supply List
Your approx. 6" x 6" square swatch
(see homework)
Darning needle
Yarn of your choice (3 colors)
Yarn should be the same weight or one weight thicker than your swatch.
Additional scrap yarns,
several yards of each color
Darning Needles
Scissors
Embroidery Hoop,
Embroidery Book (TBA)

Homework
A 6" x 6" square swatch (approximate).
The swatch can be longer than it is wide, but make it at least 4 inches wide.
(Or  mittens, already completed)

Instructor
Christine Weiss

Number of Participants
8 students​

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More Important Info
​You Need to Know

PATTERNS
The Artful Yarn is providing free patterns for all classes offered during
OTN Rally Day 2025
​Participants will start receiving
their downloadable class patterns
the week of July 15th. 

Patterns are purchased in your name through Ravelry and emailed to you.
You will need to print your own pattern copies when you receive them.

We will not be able to resend patterns
a second time. If you lose your pattern email, you will need to purchase that pattern from Ravelry yourself.
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Due to the sheer volume of pattern pages, we are unable to accommodate the vast amount of printing required to supply everyone printed copies.

​Thank you for understanding! 

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YARN WINDING SERVICE

With all of our participants
using roughly 4 skeins of yarn
averaging 250 yards each

That's over 40,000 yards 
of yarn to wind

Please purchase your yarn
for OTN Rally Day as early as possible
so that we can wind yarn for you
prior to our event

Up to July 27
We will wind your yarn and bring it to OTN Rally Day for you to pick up at registration

After July 27
We cannot wind in time for
OTN Rally Day

On August 2
We are not able to wind yarn
on the day of our event

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ABOUT LUNCH
& LOCAL SHOPPING 

​OTN Rally Day participants will enjoy
​the many restaurants in Chagrin Falls including time-honored favorites!  You can also bring your own lunch and enjoy yourself by the River Walk.

​Don’t forget to shop at The Artful Yarn where a few of our new ​Fall yarn selections will have arrived as well as the many other, great small retailers throughout the village. 

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TAMMY'S HOMESTEADING CRAFTS 
TRUNK SHOW JULY 27 - AUGUST 2

We were looking at our tote bag collection recently and realized it was time for a refresh! You too? This is why we're such good fiber friends!

Tammy's Homesteading Crafts totes are fun, a little quirky, superbly made, and won't break the bank! She has several themed collections like coffee, Star Wars, cartoon animation, and more! We're so excited to host a trunk show with tons of her one-of-kind awesomeness.

We're talking tote bags, project bags, stitch stoppers and more! Here's an excellent opportunity to do some gift shopping as well as yarn shopping.
What could be better? Mimosas would be better, but not sure we can do that. ​

VISIT TAMMY'S WEBSITE

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Bridge Construction
Just a quick reminder that construction is underway on the Main Street Bridge.
​We recommend using the free parking garage behind our building. There is also free parking across from the Chagrin Falls Police Department on West Washington Street as well as free, but timed parking in front of Heinen's.

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Words are not big enough to share the love and appreciation we have for every person who has visited our shop, participated in a class or special event, brought friends and familiy to meet us and supported us all these years .

Thank you so much!

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