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Spring Sale

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

Starting April 10th.

Class Projects

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

Schedule of Classes - April (updated)

Adult Beginning Knitting: *Class Full*

Saturday April 14^th, 21^st and 28^th

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 19^th and 26^th
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 3^rd 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 10^th and 17^th 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 12^th and 19^th 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 24^th, 31^st and June 7^th 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

Trunk Show

Blue Sky Alpacas

Trunk Show

March 20 – April 7

Opening Weekend
March 24^th and 25^th, 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 24^th and 25^th.

Beginnig Knitting Class

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

Schedule of Classes - March

Adult Beginning Knitting:

Thursday March 1^st, 8^th and 15^th 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 worsted weight yarn.

$55.00

2 Socks on 2 Circulars:

Tuesday March 6^th and 20th 5:30 to 7:30

Do you have second sock syndrome, or just tried of double points, learn this technique of making two socks at the same time. The first session will be casting on and knitting the cuff, next week will be turning the heel and continuing with the foot. This technique can also be used to make two sleeves for sweaters.

Homework: Make a 4x4 gage swatch

Skill: Familiar with all techniques with making socks.

Materials: Two 24” with size 4 circular needles different in color or material, sport weight yarn.

$45.00

Beyond the Knit Stitch Workshop:

Thursday March 22^nd 5:30 to 7:30

Do you only know the knit stitch or need a refresher on your knitting skills? Joanna will help you get ready for doing your next project.

Skill Level: Excited and Eager to learn

Materials needed” Size 8 needles and one skein worsted weight yarn.

$25.00

Felted Clogs:

Saturday March 24^th and 31^st 10:30 to 12:30

Using the Fiber Trends clog pattern Joanna will teach you “short rows”, “picking up stitches” and “ three needle bind off” while making these warm slippers that are great fun on hardwood floors….(pattern included)

Skill: Know how to knit, purl and cast on

Materials: Fiber Trends pattern, size 13 24” circular needle and yarn for appropriate size you’ll be making.

$ 45.00

Basic Cable Workshop:

Thursday March 29^th 5:30 to 7:30

Take the mystery out of cables and learn three different cable techniques that you can integrate in many knitted items.

Skill: Know how to knit, purl and cast on.

Materials: Worsted weight yarn, appropriate needle size and a cable needle or one double point needle the same size or one size smaller.

$25.00

Schedule of Classes - April

Adult Beginning Knitting:

Saturday April 14^th, 21^st and 28^th 10:30 to 12:30

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 worsted weight yarn.

$55.00

First Sock:

Tuesday April 10^th, 17^th 5:30 to 7:30

Learn what all the excitement is about knitting your own socks! Using double point needles Chauntel will teach you the basic sock. Pattern is included.

Skill: Know the long tail cast on, knit and purl.

Homework: Follow the pattern for making the leg of the sock.

Materials: Sport or worsted weight yarn with needles that match gauge.

$45.00

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