Sunday, September 7, 2014

Up coming Classes and Knit alongs

Hi Everyone

 
Hard to believe the summer is over, it seemed to go by so fast!!
I have several classes coming up as well as a couple of very exciting knit alongs.
 
The first one will start on Wed. Sept 17th, this is an afternoon knit along, from 1-3 pm.
for as many weeks as it takes for us to finish the project which is this very interesting  piece by Sally Melville (a Canadian designer)
called l’enveloppe   here is the link to the pattern.    
 
I have lots of great yarns that will work for this project. so take a look at it on Ravelry and check out some of the ones people have made.
Please note this is a knit along and we  will be learning together, there is no fee to attend but I do ask that you buy your wool and pattern through me.
The pattern is a PDF download from Ravelry, so if you will be joining us for this let me know and I will purchase a copy of the pattern on your behalf which will go into your Ravelry library. No worries if you don’t use Ravelry you will also receive an email with a link to the PDF so you can download and print it.     Space is limited so please let me know if you would like to join us on this one.
 
Once this knit along is done we will be doing a knit along on Wednesdays  for either or both of these wonderful patterns by Susan B Anderson,
I think they are just too hard to resist!! More info to come about the date on this. Again like above this is a knit along and you are requested to buy the pattern and yarn through me.
 
 
 
 
We will be starting a knit along on October 9th which is a Thursday afternoon 1-3  for
Rams and Yowes blanket  
and or Sheep Heid hat
 
 
Seems a bit strange I know to have them as part of the same knit along, but if you look at them on Ravelry, they take the same colours and the same yarn. The same knit along rules apply as above. This is a colour work project not too difficult I don’t think LOL !!  but does use 9 different colours in it. If you think you will be joining in on this one please let me know, so I can have enough of the yarn on hand. You can buy it all at once or as you go as I don’t think the dye lots will make a big difference for this.
 
 
BASIC SOCK  KNITTING
Instructor: Lynn Stitchman

Basic knitting knowledge is required : You need to know how to cast on and cast off, and to knit and purl.

You will learn to use double pointed needles (dpn's), and all it takes to knit a pair of socks!! These are boot socks so use a heavier yarn and knit up quick!!

Fee  $50.00  + HST ....Includes your yarn and pattern.
You will need size 3.75mm double  pointed needles which can be purchased here at the store if you do not have them already.Date & Time:   Thursday  Sept 25th, Oct 2nd, and Oct 9th  from 7 til 9PM.
 
BEGINNER KNITTINGInstructor: Lynn Stitchman
Learn the basics: Cast on, cast off, knit and purl and you will make a scarf or cowl  
                      Fee $50.00 +HST ..Includes your yarn and pattern.
                      Size 4.5mm or 5mm  needles are needed. These can be purchased here at the store.

                      Date &Time: Thursdays, October 16th , 23rd and 30th.  7 pm til 9 pm.
 
 
Double knitting
 
We will be learn how to make a two sided fabric using 2 colours and a pattern. As this makes a double thick fabric and is reversible,  it is great for mittens.  We will be doing a small sample,and then start working on a pair of mittens that will be double layered and reversible, with a cute sheep on them! This is a great technique  for colour work. Basic knitting skills required and some familiarity with  knitting in the round is an asset.
 
                      http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wilsons-mitts
 
This will be a three week class , this includes the pattern but not the yarn.
 
Fee: $40.00 & HST  and your yarn
4mm DPn’s or long circular to do magic loop, or two circulars
 
 
Wednesday Oct 15th , Oct 22nd and Nov 5th.  7pm til 9pm
 
Happy Knitting
Lynn