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Friday
- Sunday
October 10, 11, and 12, 2008
Spin & Knit A Mitten
Hand Spinning and
Hand Knitting By The Ocean
Rockport, Massachusetts
Did you know...
sailors were known in the
1600 and 1700's
for their drop spindle spinning?
How appropriate that we
are revamping
the Cape Ann Countrywool Retreats
this year, and the first
one will be
all about hand spinning!
Enjoy learning or refreshing your spinning skills
at this relaxed 3 day
retreat,
where comaraderie underscores
the technique teaching. Find
out
why spinners have slower heart rates
and enjoy tremendous satisfaction
making their own yarns.
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FRIDAY
2 - 6 pm
» using a drop spindle refresher
» spinning wheel
techniques for beginners
» fine tuning spinning tension and yarn
size for experienced spinners
open spinning:
7-9 PM
SATURDAY:
9-12 noon;
2-6 pm
» hand carding tips
» blending colors by degree
» adding angora to yarn
» perfect plying and yarn finishing
open spinning:
7-9 PM
SUNDAY:
9-12 noon;
2-5 pm
» gauge swatching your new yarn
» sizing your
new mittens
for any hand
» tips for magic loop knitting
» perfect no-hole thumb gussets
» baseball mitten tops
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Come and unwind by the Atlantic
Ocean as you spend 3 days
spinning with others of like mind.
Spin to the sound of the thundering surf
where high tide is 50 feet from our front door.
In October, the beach is quiet except for the gulls,
and long walks will calm your soul and prepare you for the winter.
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Our 32 Long
Beach bungalow will host our gathering in a comfortable
and spacious setting, with
plenty of free parking.
A fully stocked kitchen will allow participants
to nibble their way
through lunch or dinner if they choose,
allowing them to work though mealtimes.
Friday and Saturday evening will host an open spin until 9 pm,
and local spinners not attending the workshop
are encouraged to come
and spin with us.
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This retreat will
walk spinners through planning and spinning yarn for mittens using their
own fiber plus dyed Merino wool and angora from the Countrywool Bunnies,
both of which are provided. An original Countrywool mitten pattern will also
be included in a take-home notebook, which will feature techniques revisited
during the weekend. On Sunday, the group will pick up a LONG circular
needle and learn Magic Loop knitting, which allows mittens to be made without
using double pointed needles.
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ALL SPINNERS NEED TO BRING:
- A working spinning wheel OR drop spindle
- Hand cards
- Lazy kate
- Niddy noddy
- 3-4 Bobbins
- 40" - 47" circular needle in size 4 (needles will be for sale)
- 3 locking clip markers (markers will be for sale)
- 5 Ounces clean washed wool for yarn, in (at least)
4" staple length
(Cormo washed wool will
be for sale in 3 natural colors
ALL KNITTERS NEED TO BRING:
- 40" - 47" circular needle in size 4 (needles will be for sale)
- 3 locking clip markers (markers will be for sale)
- 4 Ounces
Lamb's Pride Worsted wool/mohair, Peace Fleece, or Handspun Yarn at 10 WPI
(yarns, including handspun angora/wool, will be for sale)
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The Countrywool Traveling Van will bring supplies for those
who find themselves without necessary materials at the workshop. Fiber;
wheel supplies; fiber prep supplies; spinning kits; knitting needles; books
and notions as well as spinning wheels will be available for purchase.
Two wheels will also be available for rental for the weekend: please inquire. |
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The Cape Ann Motor Inn is located
just 300 steps away from our Retreat Bungalow,
and is a great place to stay
for the weekend.
Want a brochure to look over?
Send an e-note to
Please include your name and postal address.
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND
1. E-mail your intention to the link above to see if
there is space.
2. Send in your Retreat Class Fee of
$250 for the whole weekend,
or $125 for Sunday only
to:
Countrywool,
59 Spring Road, Hudson NY 12534
Please note: refunds only if your spot can
be filled
