April 2016 Calendar Updates

I've made a few changes to the April 2016 calendar and you can find the updated information at this link:

April 2016 Calendar

We have some openings in the following classes -- additional details regarding cost and homework (if required) are in the Class Descriptions link here and on in the sidebar.

Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom - April 20, 2016 from 10-1. Did you know that you can weave a scarf in less time than you can knit it? To learn to weave on the Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom, you'll need 200 yards of two different colors of worsted weight stash yarn (or buy more at the shop!) and begin weaving a stunning scarf. You can then borrow the loom to finish your scarf and return it within the week. Beginners are welcome! 

Beginning Spinning (Drop Spindle) - April 21, 2016 from 10-12. Spinning instructor Lisa Rose will teach you how to spin by hand with a drop spindle (bring your own or purchase one at the shop). This is a great introduction to fiber and fleece that will begin your journey to making your own yarn. 

Nuno Felting - April 23, 2016 from 1-4. Nuno Felting instructor Gika Rector will teach you her method of wet felting on to a textile base (silk chiffon, cotton gauze) using dyed wool, and other fibers that can be incorporated on the base to create a textural and colorful fabric. Anybody can do this! 

Patterning in Brioche - April 27, 2016 from 10-12. Brioche is huge right now and this is the next step class if you already know how brioche knitting. The pattern we're using for this class is Flying Fish Scarf by Nancy Marchant. PREREQUISITE: Basic Brioche Class or be comfortable knitting 2-color brioche. Please bring 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn in contrasting colors (approx 420 yards each), 16" US size 5 circular needles, and a ring marker. Intermediate Level. $30

Flying Fish Scarf
Copyright Nancy Marchant

March 2016 Calendar

The March 2016 calendar is up!

March Highlights:

• March is National Crochet Month. In honor of Crochet Month, we've added a Tunisian Crochet class and will be offering crochet demos throughout the last half of the month -- check in and like our Facebook page to receive updates about the crochet festivities. We'll also post on the blog and Twitter. Of course, nothing beats a visit to the shop to see what else we're up to.
• The Drop Spindle Class is on the calendar again! Our instructor, Lisa Rose, will teach you everything you need to know to get started spinning yarn by hand on a drop spindle. We have spindles for purchase at the shop and she will supply the fiber for the class. 
• Other classes offered this month include My First Lace Shawl, Fixing Beginner Mistakes, Learn to Knit, Brioche Scarf, and Tunisian Crochet Basics.
• Spring Cleaning Sale - put these dates on your calendar: March 11 and 12, 2016. We'll be adding items to the clearance bins at 30% - 50% off as well as offering discounts throughout the shop on our regular-priced items. This is a great time to redeem the rewards you've earned!

To sign up for classes, please call the shop during business hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00-5:00) or sign up in person.