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Mid June 2009
new summer knit & spin nite schedule
We are adding OPEN SPIN to our OPEN KNIT NITE on Thursdays as spinners wish we had more regular times to meet, 6-8 pm each week. I hope to see many of you when you are free to come. The KNITTING DOCTOR will be around for help, although she will be spinning for most of the summer.
Mid June 2009
Wee Seed Stitch Sweater |
Hot and sticky weather is just around the corner. Knitting this time of year
revolves around light-in-the-lap projects. Socks are always a great companion
to the never-ending barbeque or the vacation car journey. Baby Sweaters
in cotton are a pleasant companion, too. Have you knit the Wee Seed Stitch
Sweater yet? Sized for babies and toddlers and worked with FIXATION, this is our favorite gifting project, aside from the Hooded Baby Cardigan. |
. Hooded Baby Cardigan |
new summer knit & spin nite schedule
We are adding OPEN SPIN to our OPEN KNIT NITE on Thursdays as spinners wish we had more regular times to meet, 6-8 pm each week. I hope to see many of you when you are free to come. The KNITTING DOCTOR will be around for help, although she will be spinning for most of the summer.
classes this month
The June 27 LACE CLASS has room, if anyone has a need to get going on a summer lace project.
The June 20 SOCK HEELS class also has room.
ADDI TURBO AND NATURA circular needles have recently changed the connecting cord. I am clearing out old stock, so the needles with GOLD CORDS ONLY are 20% off if you mention you read this in the newsletter. This is good for mail orders or in shop sales. I do not have a list of what's left, so send me what sizes you are looking for and I'll check.
.....continuing june classes
The Knitting Doctor is IN on Saturdays, June 6 and June 20 from 12-1
pm. free!|
Summer Lace Class has been scheduled.
Saturdays 1-4 pm June 6 June 27 July 11 Prepayment required: $25 a session or $60 for all three. Two options exist. 1. A LACE SAMPLER SHAWL
(or a very special baby blanket):
On 3 Saturdays we'll knit together exploring how to add lace patterns
to the basic shawl we'll plan at the first meeting. 365 Knitting Stitches A Year is required (Available for purchase: $19.95). |
2. SWALLOWTAIL LACE SHAWL
Last summer the class filled early and a few folks were disappointed. I will open this class to that project. Pattern purchase required: $7.00 3 spots only
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SOCK HEELS: Navigating the unknown, Saturday, June 20, 1-4 pm. Everyone starts knitting socks and then gets flummoxed by the heel. Bring in your already started sock for a heel finishing class. We'll cover short rows, heel flaps, peasant heels, etc. Need to get started on a sock? Stop in to see the KNITTING DOCTOR (see schedule above) and get going. Prepayment required: $25.
fall weekend retreats
I have JUST completed arrangements for the 3rd Fall retreat.
Rip Van Winkle KNITTING SEAMLESS CARDIGAN SWEATERS November 2009 in the mountains, Round Top, NY
All of you who clamor for cardigans will enjoy a weekend with three different patterns showcasing three different ways to make cardigans, all seamless and modular in their construction. (Relax, no steeks...)
current pattern in the works...
| Cardigan patterns are on my mind this year, and a simple from-the-top raglan seamless pattern with I-cord self edging, lace raglan lines and cable buttonholes has been requested. This will be a lightweight sweater, good for chilly summer evenings, knit with sensuous (have you knit with it yet?) ULTRA ALPACA LIGHT. I am working with PEA SOUP (at right). The pattern is being written as I type. Look for it by July 1, and watch for the JULY YARN DEAL OF THE MONTH featuring the new pattern. |
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Happy Knitting and Spinning!
Claudia
SHOP HOURS: are listed here.