This month we have a heart warming story about our two featured knitters. We'd like to tell you about Donna Overbay (right) from Louisburg and her sister Angela from Alabama. Donna was adopted as a baby, and she has been searching for her sister for about 10 years. Two years ago, she finally found Angela, and after many letters and phone calls they finally met. On one visit, Donna taught Angela to knit. Now, Angela is a knitting knut, and can't get enough of it! Last month, Angela was in Louisburg to visit Donna, and we got to meet them at the "Nest" when they came to learn how to knit socks. Now, they can officially say their lives are knitted together as sisters!
Take a look at these mittens that Dave knitted. They're pretty tough patterns, and everything Dave knits is just gorgeous!!!
And last, our featured quilter for March is Molly Penrod. Her quilt is just fantastic, and her choice of colors reminds us that Spring is right around the corner. Be sure to stop by and see what's new for Spring, and come show us YOUR projects!
QUILTING CLASSES:
Needle Turn Applique': Teacher-Mindy Peterson
We are going to do this class as a Block of the Month. Our first class was on March 7th and we are going to try and meet on the 2nd Friday of each month. Next class will be :
Friday, April 11th, 10:00 - 12:00.
Grandmother/Grandaughter Class: Teacher-Pat Noel & Grandaughter, Emily
We are so excited about this class, hurry there are only a couple of spots left. See February newsletter on the blog to view quilt pattern.
Thursday, March 20, 9:00 - 12:00
Call the shop for class supplies, some prep work is need for this class also.
Club Stripping Class: Teacher-Malia Webb
This is an Intermediate-Beginner Class. The book used is Strip Crazy and the quilt is made with jelly rolls. So much fun to use without a lot of cutting. Sample quilt is in the shop.
Saturday, March 22 and April 12, 10:00 - 12:30.
On all these classes, call the shop if you would like more info.
KNITTING CLASSES MAR 08 CLASS SCHEDULE and SUPPLY LIST
Please sign up asap as these will fill up quickly and no less than 24 hours in advance of your class. You are not considered signed up until you have paid your fee. You may purchase supplies the day of class but please come at least 1/2 hour early so it doesn’t take away from your class time.
For all classes except Beginners, please bring your knitting accessories such as markers, holders, crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors, tape, etc.
KEY TO CLASS LEVELS
Each class description gives a minimum level of skills needed to attend the class. Don’t be intimidated. Most people can knit and add to their skills each time they learn something new. Our classes are planned to build your skills. We try to match the levels with the class as close as possible, but you may be in-between levels or just not sure. Don’t hesitate to ask us if a class would be right for you.
Beginner - No knowledge of knitting or refresher for those who haven’t knitted in a very long time
Intermediate Beginner - can cast on and knit, and perhaps bind off, but may need help or reminders now and then.
Advanced Beginner - can cast on, knit and bind off. helpful if you know how to purl but its not mandatory. You should be somewhat comfortable knitting and ready for just a little challenge
Intermediate - can cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Can increase and/or decrease and very comfortable with knitting-ready to develop your skills.
Advanced - can cast on, knit, purl, bind-off, increase/decrease/shaping,, and can work on all needle types including circular and double points and ready for just about anything and looking for new techniques and challenges.
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2/2 Noon-4pm
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SOFT & RIBBY SWEATER
A soft, flattering and luxurious cashmere and merino blend sweater. The ribbing magically does the shaping for you and the finishing is a snap. Intermediate
Needles: #8 - 24” Circular and #8 Double Points
Yarn: 6 skeins Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran or similar @ $8.00
Pattern: Free
Total materials $48 + needles
2 (2 HOUR0CLASSES--3/20 AND 3/27--NOON-2:00
Class Fee-$50.00
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We expect these classes to fill up quickly.
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NICOLE PATTERNED SWEATER
Intermediate
Needles: #6 24” Circular
Pattern:
Yarn:
Total Materials:
2 (2 hr) Session - Class Fee $50
Thursday s 3/20 AND3/27--2:00-4:00
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FANCY FAIR ISLE WRISTLETS
Fair Isle is much less overwhelming on a small scale. These colorful and luxurious wristlets are fun to make. Bring a friend to share your extra colors as you won’t need a full skein except for the main color.
Intermediate + up
Needles: #4 Double Points (or two circs if you already know how to use them or you can use magic loop if you prefer, but we will not be teaching those methods in class - the rest of the class will be on double points)
Pattern: Interweave Magazine Fall 07 $5.99
Yarn: Main Color:1 Skein Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino $8
Extra Colors: 4 Skeins Coordinating colors Elsbeth Lavold
Silky Tweed or Silky Wool @ $7
Total materials-$36 + needles
2 (2 hr) Sessions - Class Fee $50
Thursdays 2/28 and 3/13 2-4pm
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LACE SHAWL
A soft and luscious shawl. Intermediate.
Materials: 10 skeins King George @ 7.99, 29" or 36" #15 Circular and #17 or #19 straight or circular (just for binding off)
Thursdays 2/28 and 3/13 Noon-2pm
2 (2 hr) Session - Class Fee $50
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TEDDY BEAR
REALLY CUTE PATTERN FOR THAT SPECIAL NEWBORN OR CHILD! dEPENDING ON THE yarn you use, it will look different every time--you could make a million of these!
Level: Intermediate
Needles: #10 straights
Pattern: Fibertrends
Yarn: anything that will felt
Tuesday 3/18 Noon-2pm
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DOUBLE KNITTING HEADBAND
A great intro into the land of double knitting. Make a cool two color reversible patterned headband! This is not half as hard as it looks..
Needles: #8 Straight or Circular
Pattern: Knit Hats! Book $14.95
Yarn: Lamb’s Pride 2 Skeins
2 Different Contrasting Colors @ 7.00
Total Materials $28
1 (2hr) Sessions - Class Fee $25
Tuesday 3/18 2-4pm
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HANDSPUN HAT
A fun and fast finishing hat. A great way to use small skeins of super bulky handspun yarn. Super project for NEW SPINNERS - use your own!
Needles: #13 16” circular and #13 Double Points
Pattern: Knit Hats! Book $14.95
Yarn: Approx 50 yards super bulky handspun yarn $10-$20
1 Skein Lamb’s Pride Bulky@ 7.00
Total Materials $32-42 + Needles
1 (2 hr) Sessions - Class Fee $25
Tuesday 3/18 4-6pm
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FELTED BOOT CLASS
Three sessions, 1- 2 hour and 2-1 hour sessions
Session #1, 3/20, 5:00-7:00
Session #2, 3/27, 5:00-6:00
Session #3, 4/3, 5:00-6:00
******The Coop Group*****
Join The Coop Group - FREE! Bring your projects & byob Please sign up ahead. 6-9pm
Third Tuesdays Monthly. March 18th
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Knewfangled Knitiot’s Club - Calling all new and old Knitiot’s. Since many of you have finished your afghans we are staring a Knewfangled Knitiots club so we can continue to learn new stitches. Bring a skein of yarn and the needles recommended on you label and we will learn TWO new stitch patterns each session. We will be doing swatches that you can use for lots of things. For those of you that want to continue the afghan, we will be doing that too at the same time .
This is an ongoing class that you can join anytime. Each session is only $10 and after each 5 sessions, you get a freebie - no long term commitment required, just sign up at least 24 hours before the monthly session space permitting.
1 Hour Session Meeting 4th Thursdays Monthly
(occasionally this may change - always check the calendar!! )
3/27, 4-5pm = Fee $10 per session
attend 5 sessions and your 6th is free!
attend 11 and your 12th is free as well.....
We have a limited number of spots available so......
don’t miss your chance to be a KNITIOT!!! Join us now!
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Private Instruction Available Knitting or Spinning
$15 per hour
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