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Grand Opening—New Addition

8/20/2019

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Grand Opening
You're Invited
Celebrate the
Grand Opening of Our New Addition

Wednesday, September 18, 2019
4 pm — 8 pm

A Wine and Cheese Event
Enjoy refreshments with friends in our gorgeous new space.
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Dee Ruggirello
Dee Ruggirello
PLUS ENTER TO WIN 2 $50 Gift Certificates
PLUS Save 20% Off Any One Item in All Departments
SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us for our special events with refreshments Monday through Friday, September 16 – 20, 2019.
Informal Modeling
Monday, September 16, 5 pm – 8 pm
Knitting Demonstration
Tuesday, September 17, 12 pm – 4 pm
Grand Opening Wine and Cheese Event, with Informal Modeling, Drawings and New Arrivals Wednesday, September 18, 4 pm – 8 pm
Learn the Secrets of Tying Beautiful Scarves
Thursday, September 19, 10 am – 2 pm
“Wear that Hat!” Try on Our New Arrivals
Friday, September 20, 10 am – 4 pm
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2019 Yarn Crawl

7/24/2019

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2019 Yarn Crawl

What could be more fun?

AUGUST 2 - 11, 2019
The Yarn Crawl is a 10-day event where you travel from yarn shop to yarn shop and BUY all of the new merchandise arriving for the 2019 fall season.
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STEP #1
GRAB A GIRLFRIEND

Call a friend and yell, "Roadtrip, we're going on a yarn shop crawl, traveling along the I-75 corridor. (Call a friend)
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STEP #2
MAP YOUR ROUTE

Find out which shops are participating in the Michigan 2019 Yarn Crawl and plan your trip!
(Easy peasy)
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Refreshments
Stop and shop on your journey and enjoy refreshments!
$5 Coupon Special
Pickup a coupon for $5 OFF any $25 purchase.
We're poised for The Crawl—centrally located in Frankenmuth, Michigan's #1 tourist attraction.

Inspiring to beginner knitters and advanced alike. Fashion knitting is our specialty, with 36 years of experience. We pride ourselves on providing one-of-a-kind patterns and yarns, and unusual combinations of novelty and hand-dyed designs.

Our knowledgeable sales team with expertise in fashion and knitting makes a fun experience. We demonstrate how shawls and scarves are the best fashion accessory and the best ways to wear them. We offer problem solving tips on projects in progress and suggest appropriate solutions. And, we provide a large assortment of tools of the trade; needles, bags, totes, accessories and more.
ON-SITE
​KNITTING INSTRUCTOR

Our knitting instructor, Carol Krenz, will be on hand to offer help 10-5, and will show off her one-of-a-kind designs.

We hope you'll use this opportunity and join us at Rapunzel's Boutique!

I look forward to seeing you when you drop in with your girlfriend!

​Dee Ruggirello

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Knitting Brioche Workshop

5/1/2019

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Knitting Brioche

Seeing is Believing

The Brioche stitch can be difficult to learn from a written pattern, but seeing Brioche in action may be all you need to get started. Join us for our 4-hr workshop, designed for beginners to advanced knitters.
Knitting Brioche

Knitting Brioche Workshop

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 / with Lunch Provided


Our workshop starts with instructions on how to knit a one-color Brioche Scarf using the Brk stitch with Chunky yarn on a size 10 needle, circular or straight.

Second, you will learn how to knit a two-color Brioche Scarf on a size 8 24” circular needle, using two skeins of Malabrigo worsted weight Rios yarn in highly contrasting colors.

Third, you will learn how to knit Brioche in the round from one of the two samples at Rapunzel’s, using two highly contrasting colors of Malabrigo Rios or two skeins of Malabrigo Arroyo. Both sample patterns will be available for purchase.

Fourth, you will learn how to start a stunning shawl with yarn and pattern available for purchase.

REGISTER
Call (989) 652-0464

SUPPLY LIST + HOMEWORK
Stop by Rapunzel’s to pick up.

LOCATION

Rapunzel’s Boutique
664 South Main
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
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New Spring Arrivals—Fashion Open House

3/16/2019

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New Spring Arrivals Fashion Open House
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Why Knitting Can Lead To More Mindfulness

3/1/2019

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February 27, 2019
Many people find that knitting can be a relaxing escape from their over-connected lives, so Jenna Bush Hager takes TODAY staffers to one woman’s workshop with a goal of achieving that stress-relieved state.
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MAGIC Las Vegas

2/7/2019

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Dee Ruggirello with Trixie of Trixie and Milo

MAGIC

FEBRUARY 5-7, 2019
Every February and August, the retail industry convenes in Las Vegas for the United States’ most comprehensive fashion marketplace - MAGIC.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Here you will find the latest in apparel, footwear, accessories, and manufacturing. From the height of advanced contemporary luxury brands, to the latest trends in fast fashion, MAGIC fuels the business of fashion.
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PERSONAL ONSITE IMPRESSIONS
If you've ever been to Las Vegas you know it's BIG in every way—eye-popping style. We were warmly welcomed to the big city by Jan Ballagh, a jewelry consignment artist for us at Rapunzel's.

My days start out early because there are acres and acres of the world leading fashions to take in—so inspiring in every way!

I'm thrilled to be collecting some of the best for our customers at Rapunzel's!
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February Friday Knit Classes

2/1/2019

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February Friday Knit Classes
Join us for 1 or all 4 of our February Friday Knit Classes. Just $10 each—There's something for everyone!
The Shift
Learn slip stitch, knitted I cord edge and an I cord bind off. Knit with three skeins of Crazy mill end yarn.
DeGraw Shawl
Learn a few basic increases and decreases on a size 19 needle. This shawl knits up fast and is still one of our most popular shawls.
Noro Shawl
Knit this simple pattern cowl with color changing Noro yarn. A favorite pattern choice!
Refresher Class
This class is designed to keep you knitting on any project taken at Rapunzel's.
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February Friday Knit Classes

REGISTER
$10 Classes + Materials
11 am — 12 noon
To register and prepay for class and materials for our February Friday Knit Classes, please call Rapunzel's at (989) 652-0464.

FEBRUARY

The Shift

Friday — February 1
Skill Level: Intermediate

DeGraw Shawl
Friday — February 8
Skill Level: Easy

Noro Shawl
Friday — February 15
Skill Level: Easy

Refresher Class

Friday — February 22
Skill Level: Everyone
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January Friday Knit Classes

1/4/2019

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Join us for 1 or all 4 of our January Friday Knit Classes. Just $10 each—There's something for everyone!
Diagonal Shawl
Learn to read a 16 row pattern with Uneek worsted weight yarn. This shawl is knit with two skeins, one variegated and one solid.
Butterfly Shawl
Learn German short rows to wrap and turn. Increases are done with M1R and M1L. This all knit shawl is made with two skeins of Uneek fingering in a variegated colorway and one skein of a solid color.
Beginning Knitting
Learn how to cast on and knit. Bind off will be shown. Rapunzel's carries a wide variety of yarns to choose from!
Refresher Class
This class is designed to keep you knitting on any project taken at Rapunzel's.
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January Friday Knit Classes

REGISTER
$10 Classes + Materials
11 am — 12 noon
To register and prepay for class and materials for our January Friday Knit Classes, please call Rapunzel's at (989) 652-0464.

JANUARY

Diagonal Scarf

Friday — January 4
Skill Level: Easy

Butterfly Shawl
Friday — January 11
Skill Level: Intermediate

Beginning Knitting
Friday — January 18
Skill Level: None Required

Refresher Class
Friday — January 25
Skill Level: Everyone


February Friday Knit Classes

Want to plan ahead and take a peek at our February Friday Knit Classes?
February Friday Knit Classes
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December Friday Knit Classes

11/20/2018

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Cozy up to fall…

Join us for 1 or all 3 of our December Friday Knit Classes. Just $10 each—There's something for everyone!

December Friday Knit Classes

Furreal Hat
Learn to knit in the round and decrease with double-point needles. This hat is knit with one “Furreal” skein of yarn—a soft and realistic faux fur.
Luci Shawl
Learn to cast on and bind off at the beginning of a row to form a very pretty edge. Knit with only one skein of Louisa Harding Luci yarn.
Rasta Tam
If you have made the DeGraw Shawl, you can make a one-skein hat to match. This hat can be knit in a small or large size and tightened at the bottom edge with a single crochet edge. This hat was designed by our instructor, Carol Krenz.
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December Friday Knit Classes

REGISTER
$10 Classes + Materials
11 am — 12 noon
To register and prepay for class and materials for our December Friday Knit Classes, please call Rapunzel's at (989) 652-0464.
DECEMBER

Furreal Hat
Friday – December 7, 2018
Skill level: Easy

Luci Shawl
Friday – December 14, 2018
Skill level: Easy

Rasta Tam
Friday – December 28, 2018
Skill level: Intermediate
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November + December Friday Knit Classes

10/7/2018

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$10 Knit Classes

Cozy up to fall…

Join us for 1 or all 7 of our November + December Friday Knit Classes. Just $10 each—There's something for everyone!
Fringed Scarf/Wrap
Trendsetter Gomitolo Versione Fringed Scarf/Wrap—Learn to cast on and bind off at the beginning of a row to form a knitted fringe on each side of this fringed scarf/wrap. The project takes one skein of yarn at over 700 yards.
DeGraw Shawl
There are lots of colorways available to make this easy-to-knit shawl with Malabrigo Rasta in time for the cold weather. Knit on a size 19 needle—very fast and very fun knit.
Rolling Waters Scarf
Learn to work short rows with a double stitch technique. Scarf takes only two skeins to make. Knit with Uneek fingering yarn. Choose from a large array of colors.
Refresher Class
If you have taken a class and need help to finish your project, this is the class for you.

December Friday Knit Classes

Furreal Hat
Learn to knit in the round and decrease with double-point needles. This hat is knit with one “Furreal” skein of yarn—a soft and realistic faux fur.
Luci Shawl
Learn to cast on and bind off at the beginning of a row to form a very pretty edge. Knit with only one skein of Louisa Harding Luci yarn.
Rasta Tam
If you have made the DeGraw Shawl, you can make a one-skein hat to match. This hat can be knit in a small or large size and tightened at the bottom edge with a single crochet edge. This hat was designed by our instructor, Carol Krenz.
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November + December
Friday Knit Classes

REGISTER
$10 Classes + Materials
11 am — 12 noon
To register and prepay for class and materials for our November + December Friday Knit Classes, please call Rapunzel's at (989) 652-0464.
NOVEMBER

Fringed Scarf/Wrap

Friday – November 2, 2018
Skill level: Easy

DeGraw Shawl
Friday – November 16, 2018
Skill level: Easy

Roiling Waters Scarf
Friday – November 23, 2018
Skill level: Intermediate

Refresher Class
Friday – November 30, 2018
Skill level: Everyone
DECEMBER

Furreal Hat
Friday – December 7, 2018
Skill level: Easy

Luci Shawl
Friday – December 14, 2018
Skill level: Easy

Rasta Tam
Friday – December 28, 2018
Skill level: Intermediate
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