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Friday, 29 October 2010

Topic: Shop News
Countrywool News
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Your local and internet knitting and spinning shop

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

need directions to the shop and hours??? click here

November 2010

  shop hours change on November 1 to
solar friendly fall/winter

Sit 'n Knit (or spin, weave, crochet)
every Friday morning from 10-12...come and join us!

Monday 12-4
closed Tuesdays
Wednesday 12-4
 Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-4
Sunday 12-4
closed Friday, November 5

Claudia's Fall Checklist


With lighted pumpkins and wind whirled falling leaves, comes Countrywool's Solar Friendly shop hours. Since relying on solar energy for the heat in the shop, we have found it prudent to limit the shop hours in the chilly seasons to when the sun could be shining. We close those days at 4 pm, when the sun makes its nightly downturn, until late March. Rest assured, we are open BOTH days each weekend so everyone can get here.



November 5 we gather in the lovely Catskill Mountains at the quaint Winter Clove Inn to work on Gloves, Mitts & Mittens. The drive there just after Halloween is spectacular, and the hot mulled cider you'll find in the retreat hall hits the spot. We welcome beginners and pros alike, and everyone in between. The projects offered are many, but you can work on just one, or all of them. There are still a few spots open!

I have just finished editing a new pattern for the retreat...Mohair Pointless Mitts.
 They are made using Kid Seta (kid mohair/silk) knit along
with Lanaloft hand painted Sport.

November is a great time to learn something new. The Learn To Spin classes, both at the shop and at the Adirondack Folk School, can get you started on that yearned for hobby: spinning. Making your own yarn is incredibly creative. Imagine one of these beauties in your living room!


classes this month...
for knitters:
  KNITTING HELP! Saturdays, November 13, 20 & 27. The Knitting Doctor will be IN from 12-1 pm. Bring your aching projects for a fast fix. First come, first served. Free!

KNITTING WITH WOOL:  Saturday, November 20, 9 am-12 noon. 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. $39. Prepayment required.

YARN CRAWL: Saturday, November 20, 9am -6 pm. Countrywool will participate in the first ever HUDSON VALLEY YARN CRAWL. Door prizes! Refreshments! Pack your car up with like minded friends and  stop by!

for spinners:
SPINNING YARN:  Saturday, November 13, 9 am-12 noon.. 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 ($29) will be followed. A spinning wheel or drop spindle is required. Wheels are available for rental: $15 for the class; call to reserve. The book will be available for purchase from the instructor, but is not required.) Additional materials needed:  prepared wool roving ($8), may be purchased at the class. Students may return each month to learn more spinning techniques of interest. $39. Prepayment required.

SPINNING THE ADIRONDACK WAY:  Tuesday, November 16, 9 am -5 pm. Attend a workshop on traditional spinning at The Adirondack Folk School in Lake Luzerne, NY taught by yours' truly. Check out the website/description, and sign up with them. $75 for the day.


our last KAL...
produced some WONDERFUL tomtens.
As promised, here is one knit by Anna Mae for her granddaughter...
She used two colors of Cascade 220 Super wash.


Happy Knitting and Spinning!

Claudia
SHOP HOURS: are listed here.

Any day the place is closed or the hours are changed is also listed,
so check before you make the trip.

Check out CLASSES for Fall/Winter 2010

 

Do you enjoy the company of others while you work on your knitting, spinning and weaving projects?
Come to FRIDAY MORNING SIT 'N KNIT  from 10 am - 12 noon.




Posted by countrywool at 7:25 AM EDT
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