Claudia Krisniski 
59 Spring Road  *  Hudson NY 12534
(518)828-4554


Countrywool
Your Local and Internet Knitting and Spinning Shop

Classes, Retreats and Gatherings

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(there are new additions all the time, so check back frequently)


   November


Fall/Winter Solar Friendly Hours
SIT & KNIT: every Friday 
except Nov 6 10 am - noon. FREE!


    KNITTING HELP! Saturdays, November 14, 21 & 28. The Knitting Doctor will be IN from 1-2 pm. Bring your aching projects for a fast fix. First come, first served. Free!

Rip Van Winkle SEAMLESS CARDIGAN SWEATERS Knitting Retreat
: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 6, 7 & 8, 2009.  Pick your favorite style: top down saddle shoulder cabled cardigan; circular yoke seed stitch cardigan; bottom up modified drop shoulder gansey patterned cardigan: all 3 adult sweaters will be included and on display. Enjoy seamless, modular construction and learn the tricks to flawless cardigan finishes. Prepayment required. $175.  See a complete list of materials needed, techniques learned, and registration information at above link.

SPINNING YARN:  Saturday, November 14, 9-12 am. Learn to use a spinning wheel or drop spindle to draft and twist clean wool into a fine yarn. The ASHFORD BOOK OF SPINNING (not required) by Anne Field ($28) will be followed. A spinning wheel or drop spindle is required. (The book will be available for purchase, but is not required.) Additional materials needed:  prepared wool top ($8), may be purchased at the class. Prepayment required.  The fee is 39.00.

KNITTING WITH WOOL:   Saturday, November 21, 9-12 am. For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting. Topics to be covered are: casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, joining yarn, casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for any method. A materials packet with wool yarn, instruction booklet with many patterns, bamboo knitting needles, darning needle, gauge ruler, markers, crochet hook, and cable stitch holder will be available for purchase at class for $42. Prepayment required.  The fee is 39.00.



Thanksgiving Week Open House and Holiday Drawing

    December


Fall/Winter Solar Friendly Hours
SIT & KNIT: every Friday 
except Dec 25 10 am - noon. FREE!

    KNITTING HELP! Saturdays, December 5, 12 & 19. The Knitting Doctor will be IN from 1-2 pm. Bring your aching projects for a fast fix. First come, first served. Free! 

SPINNING YARN:  Saturday, December 5, 9-12 am. Learn to use a spinning wheel or drop spindle to draft and twist clean wool into a fine yarn. The ASHFORD BOOK OF SPINNING (not required) by Anne Field ($28) will be followed. A spinning wheel or drop spindle is required. (The book will be available for purchase, but is not required.) Additional materials needed:  prepared wool top ($8), may be purchased at the class. Prepayment required.  The fee is 39.00.



Solstice Week...Come celebrate Under The Lights as we gear up for a week of knitting and spinning classes
 to usher in the winter. The Countrywool tradition of FINISHING UP your projects by New Year's Eve
will be addressed in FREE CLASSES all week.
HOURS THIS WEEK:
Christmas Day: closed
Sat 10-4, Sunday 12-4, Mon-Wed 12-4, Thursday 10-4.
New Years Day: closed.

  • Saturday, December 26 free class: an Icelandic Hat. Learn to knit with 2 colors on a circular needle. 1-3 pm. 
    • Call/e-mail by 12/24 to register.
  • Monday free class: 1-2 pm. FINISHING SWEATERS WITHOUT A PATTERN. Call/e-mail by 12/26 to register.
  • Tuesday free class: 1-2 pm. FINISHING ANYTHING WITHOUT A PATTERN. Call/e-mail by 12/27 to register.
  • Wednesday free class: 1-3 pm. KNITTING SIMPLE MITTENS   Call/e-mail by 12/28 to register.
  • Thursday free class: 10 - noon. SPINNING THROUGH AND OFF ALL YOUR BOBBINS BY NIGHTFALL.
    • Call/e-mail by 12/29 to register.
  • Thursday free class: noon - 3 pm. LAST MINUTE KNITTING and HOW TO CLEAN AND STORE YOUR NEEDLES AND
    •  NOTIONS. Call/e-mail by 12/29 to register.
  • Hot Mulled Cider on tap all week
  • Receive a discount card when you enter for a one-time shopping spree during the week.

   January


SIT & KNIT: every Friday
10 am - noon. FREE!

KNITTING WITH WOOL:   Saturday, January 17, 9 am-12 noon at Columbia Greene Community College. For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting. Topics to be covered are: casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, joining yarn, casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for any method. Students may return each month to learn more techniques of interest. A materials packet with wool yarn, instruction booklet with many patterns, bamboo knitting needles, darning needle, gauge ruler, markers, crochet hook, and cable stitch holder will be available for purchase at class for $42. Preregistration required at CGCC (518)828-4181, ext 3341. The fee was 36.00 and is set by CGCC.

SPINNING YARN:  Saturday, January 24, 9 am-12 noon at Columbia Greene Community College. Learn to use a spinning wheel or drop spindle to draft and twist clean wool into a fine yarn.The ASHFORD BOOK OF SPINNING (not required) by Anne Field ($28) will be followed. A spinning wheel or drop spindle is required. (The book will be available for purchase from the instructor, but is not required.) Additional materials needed:  prepared wool roving ($8), may be purchased from the instructor at the class. Students may return each month to learn more spinning techniques of interest. Preregistration required at CGCC (518)828-4181, ext 3341.  The fee was 39.00 and is set by CGCC.



    February


SIT & KNIT: every Friday except Feb 26 10 am - noon. FREE!

KNITTING WITH WOOL:   Saturday, February 7, 9 am-12 noon at Columbia Greene Community College. For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting. Topics to be covered are: casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, joining yarn, casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for any method. Students may return each month to learn more techniques of interest. A materials packet with wool yarn, instruction booklet with many patterns, bamboo knitting needles, darning needle, gauge ruler, markers, crochet hook, and cable stitch holder will be available for purchase at class for $42. Preregistration required at CGCC (518)828-4181, ext 3341. The fee was 36.00 and is set by CGCC.

SPINNING YARN:  Saturday, February 14, 9 am-12 noon at Columbia Greene Community College. Learn to use a spinning wheel or drop spindle to draft and twist clean wool into a fine yarn.The ASHFORD BOOK OF SPINNING (not required) by Anne Field ($28) will be followed. A spinning wheel or drop spindle is required. (The book will be available for purchase from the instructor, but is not required.) Additional materials needed:  prepared wool roving ($8), may be purchased from the instructor at the class. Students may return each month to learn more spinning techniques of interest. Preregistration required at CGCC (518)828-4181, ext 3341.  The fee was 39.00 and is set by CGCC.

RIP VAN WINKLE SOCK KNITTING RETREAT: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, February 26, 27 & 28. Come to the Catskill Mountains of NY in the dead of winter and knit socks in 3 styles: toe up with a peasant heel; top down with a dutch heel and star toe; top down in the stranded fashion with a short row heel. Beginners CHEERFULLY welcome! All details at above link. Prepayment required: $175.



    March



KNITTING WITH WOOL:   Saturday, March 7, 9 am-12 noon at Columbia Greene Community College. For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting. Topics to be covered are: casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, joining yarn, casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for any method. Students may return each month to learn more techniques of interest. A materials packet with wool yarn, instruction booklet with many patterns, bamboo knitting needles, darning needle, gauge ruler, markers, crochet hook, and cable stitch holder will be available for purchase at class for $42. Preregistration required at CGCC (518)828-4181, ext 3341. The fee was 36.00 and is set by CGCC.

SPINNING YARN:  Saturday, March 14, 9 am-12 noon at Columbia Greene Community College. Learn to use a spinning wheel or drop spindle to draft and twist clean wool into a fine yarn.The ASHFORD BOOK OF SPINNING (not required) by Anne Field ($28) will be followed. A spinning wheel or drop spindle is required. (The book will be available for purchase from the instructor, but is not required.) Additional materials needed:  prepared wool roving ($8), may be purchased from the instructor at the class. Students may return each month to learn more spinning techniques of interest. Preregistration required at CGCC (518)828-4181, ext 3341.  The fee was 39.00 and is set by CGCC.

RIP VAN WINKLE FORENSIC KNITTING & FINISHING RETREAT: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 26, 27 & 28. Need help with finishing techniques? Want to duplicate a pattern or sweater you have seen and loved? Need to figure out how to write a pattern using common software on your laptop?? This retreat will have it all. We'll start with the finished product and work backwards to figure out WHAT makes knitting tick. Topics will be chosen by paid registrants, so register early to get your wishes on the agenda. All details at above link. Prepayment required: $175.



   April


CAPE ANN ICELANDIC SWEATERS KNITTING RETREAT: April 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2010. 2010. Knit traditional or folk patterned Seamless Yoke Sweaters in 3 different gauges. Learn how to insert the patterns of your choice in these designs. Prepayment required: $250.

CAPE ANN SPINNING FABULOUS SOCKS YARNS & KNITTING SOCKS RETREAT: April 24, 25 & 26, 2010. Spin sturdy yet soft 2, 3, 4 or cable ply sock yarn with all natural fibers on Friday and Saturday. Start knitting your first sock on Sunday. Original COUNTRYWOOL patterns for sample sock and all sized feet included. Prepayment required: $250.



   May



BEAST TO BERET: A spin to knit clinic: Saturdays, May 22, June 19, July 24, August 22: 1-4 pm.
Starting with freshly clipped wool, we will wash, dye, card, spin, ply and knit a hat.

THIS MONTH: Washing raw fleece, simple fiber acid dyeing and fiber blending on hand cards or wool combs.

$75 for one class or $200 for all 4. Prepayment required.

Materials needed (all except hand combs are available for purchase):

  June



BEAST TO BERET: A spin to knit clinic: Saturday, June 19: 1-4 pm.
Starting with freshly clipped wool, we will wash, dye, card, spin, ply and knit a hat.

THIS MONTH: Basic spinning for real beginners. Color in yarn design for others.

$75 for one class. Prepayment required.

Materials needed (all except hand combs are available for purchase):


   July



BEAST TO BERET: A spin to knit clinic: Saturday,  July 24: 1-4 pm.
Starting with freshly clipped wool, we will wash, dye, card, spin, ply and knit a hat.

THIS MONTH: Plying and yarn finishing; setting twist and dye; analyzing yarn sizes.

$75 for one class. Prepayment required.

Materials needed (all except hand combs are available for purchase):


   August



BEAST TO BERET: A spin to knit clinic: Saturday, August 22: 1-4 pm.
Starting with freshly clipped wool, we will wash, dye, card, spin, ply and knit a hat.

THIS MONTH: Learning to knit on circular and double pointed needles; beret design.

$75 for one class. Prepayment required.

Materials needed (all except hand combs are available for purchase):


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