Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Our New Web Blog Site

Visit our new blog address:
http://knitsb.blogspot.com
and add this to your favorites.

This is an easier address to remember. Spread the word.

This blog site will not be updated after the end of April 2007.

Thank you.

Monday, April 9, 2007

Spring Sale

25% Off
Selected yarns
and
additional 10% Off
already reduced yarns.

Starting April 10th.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Class Projects

You too can make these lovely items. See class schedules below.

Monday, April 2, 2007

Schedule of Classes - April (updated)

Adult Beginning Knitting: *Class Full*

Saturday April 14th, 21st and 28th

Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn-over and bind off while creating a washcloth in this three session class. The class will also cover the importance of gauge, needle size, reading a label and the difference in weights of yarn.

Skill Level: Excited and Eager to learn

Materials needed" Size 8 needles and one skein Nashua Super wash worsted weight yarn.

Cost $55.00

Fair Isle Hat: *Class Full*

Thursday April 19th and 26th
5:30
to 7:30

Using a main color, along with a light and dark Chauntel will teach you to carry a yarn in each hand while reading the chart to create this hat. The Magic Loop technique works well for this project.Publish

Skill: Beginning Intermediate (made a hat before)

Materials: Worsted weight yarn in three colors, size 8 16" circular and size 8 dpn's or size 8 40" circular for Magic Loop.

Cost $45.00

Schedule of Classes - May

Candy Wrapper Workshop:

Thursday May 3rd 5:30 to 7:30

These Candy Wrapper Sachets from the "One Skein" book make a wonderful Mothers Day or Hostess gift when filled with lavender or your favorite potpourri.

Materials: One Skein Book, finger-weight yarn, dpns to obtain gauge of 7.5 stitches per inch.

Cost $25.00

Petal Bib and Hat for baby

Thursday May 10th and 17th 5:30 to 7:30

These are the perfect baby gifts for the special little someone in your life. Using the "One Skein" book Joanna will help you create these gifts.

Materials: One Skein Book, one skein of sport weight cotton and alpaca, size 6 straights and size 7 dpn's

Cost $45.00

To Market to Market *Class Full*

Saturday May 12th and 19th 10:30 to 12:30

With fresh fruit and veggies at the Farmers Market this Market Bag is a must! Made with linen this bag is strong and light weight while getting softer with every wash. Pattern included.

Skill: Knit, Purl and long tail cast-on

Materials: One skein of Euro-Flax Linen, pattern, size 4 and 9 circular needles 24".

Homework: Cast on, knit 7 rows, purl 1 row and knit 7 more rows

Cost $45.00

Adult Beginning Knitting:

Thursday May 24th, 31st and June 7th 5:30 to 7:30

Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn-over and bind off while creating a washcloth in this three session class. The class will also cover the importance of gauge, needle size, reading a label and the difference in weights of yarn.

Skill Level: Excited and Eager to learn

Materials needed Size 8 needles and one skein Nashua Super wash worsted weight yarn.

Cost $55.00

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Trunk Show

Blue Sky Alpacas

Trunk Show

March 20 – April 7

Opening Weekend
March 24th and 25th, 2007
11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come see knitted Blue Sky Alpaca garments and beautiful new yarn colors and patterns for Spring.
15% off Blue Sky Alpaca Yarn and Patterns
on March 24th and 25th.

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Beginnig Knitting Class

Beginning knitting class finishes their first project - washcloth. Well done. Now on to bigger and better projects.