rip van winkle twelve knits of christmas knitting retreat december 2008 sponsored by countrywool

Welcome to the

Rip Van Winkle
Twelve Knits

of Christmas Retreat
sponsored by COUNTRYWOOL

this page updated July 18, 2008

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The Twelve Knits of Christmas

(Well, actually, there are 24....)

Friday through Sunday
December 12, 13 and 14, 2008

Immerse yourself in 3 days of knitting with others of like mind. Countrywool Retreats are fashioned to allow
for total relaxation while you make new friends
and learn new knitting skills.
December in the Catskill Mountains can bring
a few snowflakes and some howling winds,
so dress warmly!
Start and end your day
with a swim in the indoor pool,
or a hike on a mountain trail,
and some knitting by the fire.

Classes take place in the Carriage House:

which will be open 24 hours for the weekend,
and stocked with drinks/snacks.

A Knitting Massage Therapist will be on site,
but to secure your time slot,
send an e-mail and sign up early:

FRIDAY:
2:30-5:30

quick knit wearables

watch hats, headbands,
snowy mittens, fingerless mitts,
teddy hoods, neck scarves,
felted slippers, fireside socks

7:30 - 9 pm

open knitting and problem solving
or Get a Massage!

SATURDAY:
9-12 noon

holiday decorations

wee stars, wee angels,
woodsmen, gnomes,
wee stockings,
wee mittens, wee bells,
and christmas stockings

3:00-5:30

quick gifts

felted:
yoga belt, gift bags,
decorated santa's sack, potholders, coasters

knitted:
dog leash, catnip mouse

7:30 - 9 pm

open knitting and problem solving
or Get a Massage!

SUNDAY:
9-10:30 am

perfect finishing
retreat show and tell

Come and unwind in the beauiful Catskill Mountains.
Those of you who are new to seamless knitting will enjoy the cameraderie
of a great supportive group, and those of you who are confirmed knitaholics
will enjoy some new techniques.

Materials

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Ho, ho ho, and it's
knitting and felting we go!

Quick little projects for gifting
and decorating.

You will be presented with
a take home notebook
filled with
directions for all 24 projects.

Bring your yarn stash, all your needles and use up your scraps, or buy new luscious yarns when you get there.

Have you ever felted a sweater by mistake
and can't part with it?
Bring it and we'll show you how
to make parts of it into lovely gifts.

All projects will be available to touch
and ponder over.

Santa's Elves (some rather tall) will be at your side to help you with any snafu's that appear in your knitting, and soothe you with Mulled Cider or Eggnog and Holiday cookies.
Want to share your favorite cookies? Bring a plate of them for the snack table and be entered into the drawing for a NEW Addi Turbo circular needle...pick your size from the Countrywool Market.

Yarns, needles and notions needed

all items are knit with

Peace Fleece

or Lamb's Pride Worsted and/or Bulky

or Ultra Alpaca Light
or Cascade 220
or 128 Tweed
or Alpaca Boucle
or Indulgence
or Mountain Goat
or Handspun Big Bunny
or Lush
or Naturespun Sport/Top Of The Lamb

Bring yarns from your stash that approximate those above, and pick and choose which projects to tackle for the weekend. Kits for all projects will be available for sale at the Countrywool Market when you get there.

Most used Needle sizes

double points in US sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13, 15 (OR you can magic loop that knitting with

a LONG (40" or greater) cicular needle.......we'll show you how!)

16" circular needles in US sizes 6, 8, 9, 11 and 13

straight needles in US size 10.5, 11 or 13

Clip-type ring markers (or teeny safety pins) - a dozen (at least).
Double ended stitch holders.
Darning needles. Both sharp and dull pointed ones.
Gauge ruler
Measuring tape
Your Knitting Notebook!!!!

Yarn and needles for all projects
will be available at the workshop.

1. E-mail your intention to the link above to see if there is space.
2. Once you have heard there is room,
call the Winterclove Inn (518) 622-3267 to reserve/pay for your room and meals.
3. Send in your Retreat Class Fee of $170 to:

Countrywool, 59 Spring Road, Hudson NY 12534