Ah the lazy hot days of Mid-Atlantic summers. Cool off at WoolWinders and create lovely bags, hats, shawls, and the like. Spend your Sundays with new friends and new skills.
June 14: GIOTTO SHAWL: We repeat this every spring and fill the room each time. Dazzle your friends with this ribbon shawl that makes its own fringe.
July 5: COTTON MARKET BAG: Don’t miss the summer farmstands and flea markets! Bring along this sturdy bag and you will be able to carry everything you need to buy. And as a bonus, you will learn to pick up stitches, knit in the round and do lace knitting. There is some homework prior to the class.
July 12: TILLI TOMAS SHAWL: This lovely Feather and Fan shawl is created from two different yarns (one sequined or beaded) and has a unique construction that starts with a ruffled edge! Big needles make this a quick and elegant knit.
July 19: BROOMSTICK LACE: If you can crochet, you can create the exquisite BROOMSTICK LACE scarf from one skein of Schaefer Laurel Yarn.
July 26/August 2: FELTED CABLE BAG: Create this exquisite and sturdy bag from four skeins of Cascade 220. Never felted? Never cabled? This is a great learning project.
August 9: MIDORI: A Shetland lace patterned scarf using double stranded laceweight yarn. This project is suitable for beginning lace knitters.
August 16: PENCIL BOX: An adorable knit project to give to that back-to-schooler. Or, use it as a knitting notions case!
August 23: KEYHOLE SCARF: Think about fall with this elegant silk scarf fashioned with a ruffled keyhole for an exquisite touch!
August 30: AIBHLINN: Never made a bobble before? This bobble-edged scarf/cowl is the perfect way to learn a fascinating technique.
September 6: SCARVES FOR THE HOMELESS: We kick off our 12 WEEKS OF CHRISHANUKWANZAA gifts with a wonderful project. Each year, the Original Pancake House closes on Christmas day to feed the homeless—last year 600 people were fed. And gifts are given out. This year, the owner would like to give each guest a scarf. Need we say more?
September 13: MYSTIQUE SHAWL: Use Tilli Tomas VOILE DE LA MER yarn for thie easy yet beautiful lace shawl. A perfect portable project for those who don’t want to knit socks—this shawl fits beautifully in a ziploc back for instant and unexpected knitting time.
September 20 and 27: LOAFERS.: Yes, you read that right. We will be knitting mocassin/loafer type shoes out of Manos or another chunky wool. You have to see how cute these are to believe it!
The great thing about Summer KALS is that you actually finish these lovely items in time to wear them! Join us for either a quick summer shell in July, or the lovely (and heavier) garments in August and September. Check out the September projects at www.strickwear.com
JUNE: AFGHAN SQUARES. SCheck out the sample we have in the shop. We have even more designs available. Made from either Sierra or 220 superwash, this afghan will be both practical and lovely.
JULY: SUMMER SHELL. Last chance to make a custom fit summer shell. Bring in your favorite top (not necessarily hand knit) and we will create a pattern from those dimensions.
AUGUST: LACE COAT. We fell in love when we saw this pattern and again when we started working on it. A gorgeous duster length lace coat made from worsted weight yarn and possessing a very interesting construction.
SEPTEMBER: STRICKWEAR KIT. Choose from a Mobius Capelet/Bolero/Shawl in excquisite colorways. Wait until you see these knit up—they are works of art.
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