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Wednesday, 7 September 2011

mid September 2011
Countrywool News
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Hurricane Irene and then Lee have dumped devastating amounts of water on our lovely New York mountains and valleys, flooding out many towns and displacing families who have lived there for generations. The fall and winter comes early to these hills and heat will be an issue very soon. We can warm them with a scarf, a hat or a cozy shawl.
Please join our effort! We want to send boxes of warm stuff to the town halls of
Prattsville
Windham
Margarettville
and Middleburgh/Schoharie (although we need a contact for that town)

Join us  in
KNITTING FOR THE FLOODED FOLKS
on Saturdays in September (not 9/24) and October
12-3 pm

BRING: your needles and any WARM yarns you can spare
(there are some donated yarns here aready!)


  Countrywool
IS OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK
Monday 4-8
Wednesday - Saturday  12-6

BULLETIN: I have had to cancel the Lace Knitting Weekend Workshop,
but in its place is a SUNDAY September 19 CLASS:
Knitting a Lace Shawl


NEW SOAPS are ready: Lavender, Aunt Bee's, Orange and Sweet Annie

New BUNNY BALMS in stock


hand sewn needle cases for sale - just 2 left!

 
                                                                  hand dyed Norwegian Wool yarns


 Big doings this month!
 Have a great late summer!
Claudia

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Updated: Wednesday, 7 September 2011 9:16 AM EDT
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011

September 2011
Countrywool News
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September is the month for back to Knitting & Spinning School!
And also the month for cool mornings, earlier evenings
and a little more time for home hobbies.
And also, when Countrywool OPENS FOR 5 DAYS A WEEK AGAIN!
Monday 4-8
Wednesday - Saturday  12-6
 
Are you feeling creative? Need to jump start a new project?
Did Hurricane Irene take your breath away? Come and share and
Sit 'n Knit/spin/crochet/weave with us on
 Saturdays, Sept 3 & 10 this month, from 12-3.

And, how about a little cash off your next purchase?
Countrywool
$5.00
Gift Certificate
(good with any purchase over $25. One per customer.
May be used ALONG WITH a filled frequent shopper card)
Hurry! Bring this with you to Countrywool.
This gift certificate will self destruct on September 30, 2011!

Yarns being discontinued
  BEARFOOT
will be discontinued here at Countrywool.
If you have been interested in this yarn, get it while it's still here.
Big doings this month!
 Have a great late summer!
Claudia

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Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Topic: Shop News
August 2011
Countrywool News
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Are you feeling a little lost lately? Mid summer tends to drain energy from even the most creative of us here in the northern US. This is actually the calm before the storm of inspiration that will arrive next month, and I use it to rest and reorganize. This is a GREAT opportunity to look over and wash your woolen items in anticipation of cool weather in October.
see instructions here)

And speaking of October, before you know it, you'll have cold feet.
Hard to think about this in the blast furnace of heat we are experiencing
in the Hudson Valley of NY, but it is a fact.
To this end, Countrywool will hold a
FREE SOCK KNITTING CLASS in 3 weeks at...

  Countrywool's
FULL MOON UFO AND SOCK KNITTING SATURDAY
on AUGUST 20 from noon -3 pm
finish up a knitting project that WILL NOT GET DONE on its own,
  OR
learn to knit socks* with Countrywool's unique generic pattern
LOGICAL SOCKS, featuring the SHORT ROW HEEL.

And, coming in September; the knitting & spinning pace quickens with
  •  SHOP HOURS 5 DAYS A WEEK
  • LACE WEEKEND WORKSHOP
  • LEARN TO SPIN
  • ADIRONDACK FIBER FESTIVAL
Happy summer to all!
Claudia
*For sock knitting, bring, (or purchase while there)
double pointed needles US # 1.5 or 2
2 skeins Mini Mochi (pictured) OR 1 skein Berroco Sox OR Bearfoot yarn
tape measure
3 clipping stitch markers

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Friday, 1 July 2011

Topic: Shop News
July 2011
Countrywool News
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The heat of the summer is bringing long, lazy evenings to us all.
I am finding knitting and spinning on my deck with the dogs at my feet to be a
most WONDERFUL way to spend twilight hours.
I've been toddling along with a few projects,
getting them to the point of finishing,
and then putting them by. 
But now, a PERFECT opportunity has arrived to get those last details done...

Come to Countrywool's
FULL MOON UFO SATURDAY
on July 16 from noon -3 pm
to finish up a knitting project that WILL NOT GET DONE on its own.


And this month, with its heat and sun, is the perfect time
to dye fiber, roving, fleece and yarn.
Making one's own yarn from raw fleece has to be
THE most satisfying craft I have ever pursued.
All of that will be taking place at Countrywool,
along with a full weekend spinning retreat here at the shop.
Folks new to spinning will enjoy this 2 day class,
and those of you comfortable with your wheels
will learn all about spinning angora based yarns.
Be sure to sign up before JULY 15 so I can keep it in the lineup!



Happy summer to all!
Claudia

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Thursday, 5 May 2011

May 2011
Countrywool News
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Enjoy this GLORIOUS and BEAUTIFUL spring weather at
Countrywool's First Ever Weekend Workshop



Do you love to knit cables? Stranded color stitch patterns?
Or do you enjoy a simpler, ribbed knit pattern, showcasing a beautiful yarn?
Immerse yourself in 2 days of knitting in your FAVORITE style while you make yourself a sleeveless or simple capped sleeve long tunic/vest for wearing this Summer or Fall.
For the Fall add leggings, a turtleneck and boots
for a smashing and comfortable outfit.
The TUNIC & SWEATER VEST Workshop takes place
Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22, from 9-5 both days, and includes lunch.
Sign up BEFORE MAY 10 so I can start planning for you!

Can't get away? 
We are knitting May 7, 14 & 28 at the shop from 12 noon -3 pm.

Read about what I am knitting right now
and note our current hours:
SATURDAYS 9-6
or call 518.828.4554 for an appointment anytime!

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Countrywool News

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

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

Claudia's SPRING Checklist
  • Knit on the NEW Fair Isle and Faroe Island sweater designs being planned for Cape Ann 2012
  • Start a FAROE SHAWL for the September Lace Weekend Workshop
  • Get ready for the Tunic & Sweater Vest  Weekend Workshop this month
  • Get ready for the NEXT Knit-A-Long, starting Memorial Day Weekend


steffa's tunic

The tunic sweater vest marathon has concluded with the finishing of STEFFA'S TUNIC at right.

The COUNTRYWOOL WEEKEND TUNIC WORKSHOP is chock full of original patterns for all participants. You can follow the link above to find pictures of all the tunic patterns you'll receive that weekend, and the supplies list. As is always the case at Countrywool classes, you may bring your stash yarns to this workshop. Lots of sizes are offered and you can touch and try on all the garments.

I look forward to spending lots of quality knitting time with folks that weekend. We'll have the best of the Countrywool Weekend Retreats, without the hotel expenses!

Please sign up by May 10, so I have time to get everything ready for you.




spring knitting & spinning...
The shop will now be open on SATURDAYS from 9-6 with knitting from 12-3 on the days we do not have a planned workshop.
This month, that is MAY 7, 14 & 28.
Stop by and sit, knit, spin and chat for a while!

You can CALL ANYTIME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT...518.828.4554.

our next knit-a-long...
At the Cape Ann Knitting Retreat last month, our Delaware friend Mary wore this STUNNING sweater:

We all loved it so much, we have planned a knit-a-long to commence on MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, May 28. We have designated a spot in Ravelry to check in with our projects/questions, etc, and will chat about this on SATURDAYS at the shop from 12-3. Do join in! The pattern is free!

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 Spring and Summer 2011

 

Do you enjoy the company of others while you work on your knitting, spinning and weaving projects?
Come to  SATURDAY SIT 'N KNIT from 12-3.

Home
 News
Patterns
 Yarn & Needles Knitter's Stretch Book
Classes
 Bunny Balm
 Fibers
 Angora Rabbits
 Spinning Wheels




Posted by countrywool at 8:13 AM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 5 May 2011 8:14 AM EDT
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Thursday, 7 April 2011

Topic: Shop News
April 2011
Countrywool News
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Spring into full knitting mode at the
Cape Ann EZ Knitting Retreat April 16 & 17


at LONG BEACH in Gloucester, MA


and start a Ribwarmer (above) or your new favorite Tomten jacket (below)
Can't get away? 
We are knitting April 2, 9 & 30 at the shop from 12 noon -3 pm.

Read about what I am knitting right now
and the new Spring & Summer Hours for the shop.
Our Big INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE continues. 


Posted by countrywool at 8:24 AM EDT
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Friday, 1 April 2011

Topic: Shop News
Countrywool News

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

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

Claudia's yes, it's SPRING! Checklist

yarns on sale at 35% off...

MOUNTAIN GOAT - 2 colors left
FIXATION - 43 colors left
LUSH - 2 colors left


what I am knitting...tunics on tap
The tunic sweater vest marathon continues. Last fall, I made the first of  3 designs destined for the COUNTRYWOOL WEEKEND TUNIC WORKSHOP.  The GANSEY TUNIC, pictured below, which I have worn all winter, is in the process of having its pattern written, test knit and then edited for the MAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP.


Like the tunic design? You'll love the
DIAMONDS & FIELDS HAT.
Knit  with
Lamb's pride Worsted,
Lanaloft or
Peace Fleece
A slouchy gansey patterned hat in traditional gansey stitch pattern knit with heavy worsted wool.
Makes an excellent gauge swatch for the Gansey Tunic.

Gauge of 4.5 sts=1".
Suggested yarns: 
Lamb's Pride, peace Fleece or Lanaloft Worsted



This clever vest created by Elizabeth Zimmermann will be the first subject for our
Cape Ann EZ Knitting retreat in 2 weeks.
Want to sign up now
and get a head start on the knitting? 


april starts our new hours for the summer...
The shop will now be open on SATURDAYS from 9-6 with knitting from 12-3.
Stop by and sit, knit and chat for a while!

You can CALL ANYTIME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT...518.828.4554.

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 Spring and Summer 2011

 

Do you enjoy the company of others while you work on your knitting, spinning and weaving projects?
Come to  SATURDAY SIT 'N KNIT from 12-3.
Home
 News
Patterns
 Yarn & Needles Knitter's Stretch Book
Classes
 Bunny Balm
 Fibers
 Angora Rabbits
 Spinning Wheels




Posted by countrywool at 2:44 PM EDT
Updated: Friday, 1 April 2011 2:45 PM EDT
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Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Topic: Shop News
March 2011 Countrywool News
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Had enough snow and ice?
Going crazy inside?
Come to Countrywool's
FULL MOON UFO SATURDAY
on March 19 from noon -3 pm
to finish up a knitting project that WILL NOT GET DONE on its own.

 
Then plan to get out the following weekend for the
HUDSON VALLEY SPRING YARN CRAWL
(link takes you to the flier...please feel free to print and distribute!)
March 26 & 27.

We are knitting EVERY SATURDAY at the shop in March from 12-3

Read about what I am knitting right now
Our Big INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE continues. 
We've added LUSH angora yarn and FIXATION to the list

Love Elizabeth Zimmermann's designs? Think about attending the
Cape Ann EZ Knitting Retreat in April

 Learn To Dye, Card and Spin Wool at the Adirondack Folk School with me  March 21.

Posted by countrywool at 10:54 AM EST
Updated: Wednesday, 2 March 2011 10:56 AM EST
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Tuesday, 1 March 2011

Topic: Shop News
Countrywool News

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

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


Claudia's almost spring Checklist

yarns on sale...

128 Tweed - 4 colors left
Cascade 220 PAINTS superwash -2 colors left
Mountain Goat - 2 colors left
FIXATION - 65 colors left
LUSH - 4 colors left

You know the deal...
35 % off if you take a few of what's here...
40 % off if you clean out all that's left in the color
45 % off if you take all that's here in that entire line

what I am knitting...tunics on tap and a ribwarmer
Tunic sweater vests are all the rage, and I am in the flurry of designing three of them...the Wide Ribbed Tunic, test knit by Mary Anne Maloney, is below.
Look for the Gansey Tunic in the next few days on the COUNTRYWOOL WEEKEND WORKSHOP website, and Nordic patterned Steffa's Tunic in a few weeks.



Like the tunic design? You'll love the WIDE RIBBED SWEATER.
It is a FAST knit.
Cascade 128 Tweed yarn is ON SALE NOW!

A circularly knit raglan sweater with an easy to remember stitch pattern sized for adults. Sizes 38 through 58.
Gauge of 3.75 sts=1".
Suggested yarns: 
Lamb's Pride/Lanaloft Bulky or
Cascade 128 Tweed......$5.00



This clever vest created by Elizabeth Zimmermann will be the first subject for our
Cape Ann EZ Knitting retreat next month.
Want to sign up now
and get a head start on the knitting? 


classes in march...

Adirondack Card, Dye and Spin

Students in this class will learn to take freshly clipped wool fleece and fashion it into yarn in the same manner as used in the 1700’s.  Modern dyeing technique will be used to reduce the time required to color wool.  Beginners will receive hands on guidance for all of the basics and more advanced fiber folks are encouraged to try a few new skills, advancing their knowledge of fiber preparation and spinning. This class is held in March, and again in July.

•  March 21 –  Monday –
•  Location - in Lake Luzerne, NY
    at The Adirondack Folk School
•  Length of Class – 1 day
•  Hours – 9:00 am- 4:00 p.m.
• Tuition – $75

July 9, Saturday
•  Length of Class – 1 day
•  Hours – 9:00 am- 4:00 p.m.
• Tuition – $75

Happy Knitting and Spinning!

Claudia

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