OTN Rally Day, Saturday, August 7, 2021: Carpe Diem!
This much-anticipated annual retreat event returns after a year in lockdown and separation! 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 7 at the Chagrin Falls Township Hall. Complete details will be provided below by July 1. Participants will be asked to call the shop to register no earlier than July 1. OTN Rally Day fills up fast! Register as early as possible for best class selection. Questions? And to register after July 1, call 440-321-9754.

Saturday, August 7, 2021
Check-In begins at 8:00 AM
Introductions 8:30 AM - 8:45 PM
Morning Classes 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Enjoy lunch & shopping between 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Participant Fashion Show 1:30 PM -2:00 PM
Afternoon Classes 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Chinese Raffle Drawing 4:30 PM -5:00 PM
Then at 5:00 PM
Appetizers & Knitting by the Falls @ Jekyll's Kitchen
(optional)

​Questions? Please call 440-321-9754

OTN Rally Day 2021
All the Color, Texture & Fun!
NEW AFTERNOON CLASS ADDED!
This 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 provided listed below
$75/person includes OTN Rally Day supplies discount,
our souvenir special gift, Chinese Raffle tickets & discount coupon to Lemon Falls Cafe
Please refer to yarn winding information below
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Call The Artful Yarn to register 440-321-9754
​Or register at the shop
Registration must be paid in advance.
OTN Rally Day registration is nonrefundable
​Enjoy beautiful Chagrin Falls
​where we celebrate peace, love and yarn everyday!

OTN Means On The Needles

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Morning Classes
8:45 AM - 12:30 PM
​Choose One

​DESIGN YOUR OWN FAIR ISLE HAT
This design class teaches you how to create your own Fair Isle design to incorporate into your next knitting project. You’ll start designing with inspiration from anything that excites your eye!

​Class Level: Enthusiastic beginner

What you will learn:
Understanding how Fair Isle stitch patterns work in knitting, how to translate your idea into a simple pattern. 

Instructor: Mary Joyce

Supply List: graph paper, colored pencils, inspirational ideas from photos, printed fabrics, tiles, anything from nature that excites your eye, 1 skein Woolstok, 1 bundle Woolstok mini skeins, 16" circulars US Size 8 OR 9 + DPNs to match size used, 1 stitch marker. A basic hat pattern will be provided free.

Prerequisites:
Ability to knit in the round and some experience in stranded knitting. This is a design class and not a class to learn stranded knitting techniques.

Homework:
Cast on 96 stitches in main color on US 6 needle. Join in the round and knit 10 rounds in 1X1 or 2X2 rib. Switch to  larger needle and knit 1 round. Bring to class.
This is a design class. Not a knitting class.

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3 ALTERNATE HEELS FOR SOCKS
Sock knitters are a mighty tribe! You’re always looking for something new. Here’s your chance to step away (get it?) from the gusset and heel flap to add some new awesome to your repertoire.

Class Level: Intermediate
 Must know how to K, P, K2TOG, P2TOG, SSK, and knitting in the round

What you will learn:
From the top down how to knit a Dutch Heel, After Thought Heel  and The Sweet Tomato Heel.

Instructor: Bonnie Harden

Supply List for Class:
• US 7 or 8 needles (2-24” circulars, DPNs, OR 12” circular – whichever fits your preferred method for knitting in the round)
• Light colored worsted weight yarn
• Spare needle, stitch holders, or waste yarn
• Please make sure you bring all of your pieces and needles with you to class.

Supply List for Project:
400-425 yards fingering yarn such as Knitted Wit Sock or Sweet Georgia Tough Love sock, three needles or sets of US Size 2 needles for sock knitting in your favorite method (DPNs, 2 circulars, Magic Loop or
12" circular needle), stitch markers.

Homework:
Sample 1 (Afterthought Heel): 
Cast on 40. Join to knit in the round, be careful not to twist stitches.
K2, P2 around. Work 2x2 ribbing for 2”
With smooth contrasting colored waste yarn, K20 stitches
Slip those 20 stitches back to left hand needle and knit again with main color yarn.
Work next 20 sts in K2, P2 ribbing 
K20, *K2, P2* repeat from *to* to end, repeat this round for 1”
Work 2x2 ribbing for 1”
Bind off loosely.

Sample 2 (Dutch Heel):
Cast on 40. Join to knit in the round, be careful not to twist stiches.
K2, P2 around. Work 2x2 ribbing for 1”
R1: K1, P1 around
R2: Knit around
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 2”
Start heel flap:
Knit 20 stitches, leave remaining sts unworked, turn; Sl 1, Purl 19, Turn
Row 1: Sl 1, K19, turn
Row 2: Sl1, P19, Turn
Repeat last 2 rows 8 more times.
Place stiches on Spare needle, stitch holders, or waste yarn

Sample 3 (Sweet Tomato):
Cast on 40. Join to knit in the round, be careful not to twist stiches.
K2, P2 around. Work 2x2 ribbing for 1”
Knit around until piece measures 2”

BOTANY LACE SHAWL WITH BEADS
The botanical gardens in Edinburgh feature glass houses which contain a vast array of exotic species from tiny flowers to massive oversized fronds. The Botany shawl  is inspired by the elegant geometries found within this natural treasure box. Adding beads accents this lace for a soft glint in the sun or under the stars.

Class Level: Advanced Beginner
MUST KNOW basic skills, knit, purl, basic increases and decreases

What you will learn:
How to read a chart, how to place beads and best practices for knitting lace

Instructor: Kim Libens

Supply List
Small (Large) shawl measures approximately 56 (68) inches wide by 22 (27) inches deep. 500 (700) yards Road to China Light yarn, US 24" & 32", stitch markers, bring printed pattern available on Ravelry, highlighter,paper and pen for taking notes

The Artful Yarn will provide everyone in this class a free 1-oz packet of clear seed beads for their shawl project 

Homework: None
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ENTRELAC SCARF
This class is now full
​Entrelac techniques are a great way to show off the awesomeness of a yarn like Noro’s Silk Garden. The combination of rich, elegant colors and a soft yet textured fabric are so compelling and very on-trend this year. Try an optional knotted fringe to add some fun and flair.

Class Level: Intermediate
MUST KNOW basic knitting skills
plus basic increases, decreases
and how to pick up stitches

What you will learn:
How to knit an entrelac motif and how to read an entrelac pattern

Instructor: Michele Martin-Wilson

Supply list:
4 skeins Noro Silk Garden, US Size 8 needles, stitch markers, pattern available free on Ravelry, paper and pen for taking notes, the usual other notions
Noro Silk Garden in-stock now

Homework: None

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Afternoon Classes
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
​Choose One

JUST ADDED!
COUNTERBALANCE MITTS
These mitts are knit from the bottom up in the round and they are not identical. Instead, the mitts are mirror images of one another, creating a harmonious pair. Although the designer has assigned the mitts “Left” and “Right,” you will find that they cannot be worn “backwards.” The cable looks just as lovely on the back of the hand as it does on the palm. We recommend that you experiment and play. Use your personal touch to find your perfect Counterbalance.

​Instructor: Bonnie Harden

Class Level: Intermediate

What you will learn:
Cables in the round, how to knit a thumb gusset and understanding how to correctly measure for fingerless mitts and/or mittens

Supply List:
250 yards Spun Right Round Squish DK, US Size 3 & 4 needles for your preferred method of knitting in the round, a cable needle, paper and pen for taking notes, the usual notions and a copy of the pattern which is available on Ravelry

Prerequisites:
Must know how to knit in the round, basic increases and decreases, etc.

Homework:
With project yarn & needles, work the cuff and leave on needles for class. In addition, with waste yarn, cast on 20 stitches and knit 2 inches. Leave on the needles for class.
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Mini Art Weaving
With a small easel loom and yarn from your own stash, create works of fiber art for gifts or use your fabric to make fun, little boho bags for friends and family or to sell at a local festival. 

Class Level: True beginner

What you will learn:
​How to warp your little easel loom and then basic weaving techniques so that your piece looks great

Instructor: Barbara Ammerman

Supply list:
Schacht 10" easel loom kit, tons of cool yarn from your stash

Homework: None

BLANKET KNOW HOW:
TRIANGLE CROCHET
Designer Sue Pinner’s fabulous small blanket is made from super-soft triangles in delicious colors, joined together with little circles. The blanket is finished with an edging of small colored circles for an extra touch of contemporary style. 

Class Level: Intermediate
MUST KNOW and be comfortable with basic crochet skills, hook and yarn management

What you will learn: How to crochet the triangle motif and the little circles that join them

Instructor: Kim Libens

Supply list:
DK or worsted weight yarn to make the size blanket you would like to make. Pattern example is 48" X 42" and uses 1000 yards MC and 103 yards of up to 12 different colors. You can use any number of colors you like. US Size G hook

Stylecraft Special DK from the UK
in-stock now for this project
Colorways created by
Lucy of Attic24
​$4.99/skein

Homework: None

LITTLE KNITTED FRIENDS
This class is now full
​Easy, fun knitted friends are a big trend right now and we love all the  creatures created by designer Rebecca Danger. Perfect for the new stuffed animal knitter. Then you’re ready to tackle a teddy bear or bunny! Or stick to these little friends because they are so, darn cute! Every child has a favorite stuffed animal and you can knit that childhood treasured friend.
Choose from several different little animals like the one above.

Class Level: Intermediate
MUST KNOW knitting basics and how to knit in the round on DPNs

What you will learn:
A basic creature shape and how to create, arms, legs, ears, tails or scales plus tips for creature sewing and stuffing success

Instructor: Erin Witschey

Supply list:
50 Yards of Fun by Rebecca Danger available in the shop now, various colors of worsted yarn such as Woolstok, Stonehedge Worsted or Rios plus US Size 6 DPNs or size to get gauge, tapestry needle, pen and paper to take notes as well as some polyfil stuffing. 

Homework
​With working yarn, knit a 4" X 4" stockinette swatch and bring to class.

More Important
Information

YARN WINDING SERVICE

With nearly 40 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 August 3

Up to August 1
We will wind your yarn and bring it to OTN Rally Day for you to pick up at registration

After August 1
We cannot wind in time for
OTN Rally Day

On August 3
We are not able to wind yarn
on the day of our event

ABOUT LUNCH
& LOCAL SHOPPING 
OTN Rally Day participants will enjoy
​the many new restaurants that have recently opened in Chagrin Falls or enjoy some 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 selections have just arrived as well as the many great small retailers throughout the village.