WINTER 2010 Class Schedule
The WINTER 2010 Class Schedule is available here.
Winter provides an opportunity to get back to your own knitting and crocheting! Enough of the selfless gift giving. Take a deep breath and join us this winter for the Saturday Knitalongs and/or our shorter Sunday in the Salon programs. All programs are FREE OF CHARGE and are held from 2-4 PM. Please respect our policy and work with yarns purchased from WoolWinders. Thanks!
February 7: Snowboard Hat: Get out your big needles and superbulky yarn for this weekend knit that will keep your head warm through the rest of the winter!
February 14: Felted Ballet Slippers: Love to make slippers but hate doing short rows? This is the pattern for you. Knit flat and sewn together—add a great button and you are good to go!
February 21: Reverse Cable Scarf: One of our most popular programs. We will teach you to make a scarf that has cables on both sides.
February 28: Pocket Scarf: Keep your hands toasty warm in this really easy and yet unique scarf.
March 7: Cable Headband: As spring approaches, you might not need the warmth of a whole hat. Make this headband instead.
March 14: Laurel Pram Blanket: We are often asked “What can I do with ONE SKEIN of Laurel”? Here’s your answer. The very talented Stephanie designed a few “pram” or stroller blanket patterns that are featured in the Spring Newsletter. And we’ll show you how fantastic they are!
March 21: Felted Oven Mitts: Get a jump on Mother’s Day gifts with these clever oven mitts that are knit and then felted for ultimate protection!
March 28: Spring Crocus Tote: Welcome in spring with a felted tote that features the first seasonal flower as embellishment.
Join us each Saturday for longer Knitalongs. Whether you want these fall beauties to end up as gifts to yourself or others is totally your call! All programs are free of charge and run from 2-4 PM. Please respect our shop and work with yarn purchased from WoolWinders.
JANUARY: Fair Isle/Aran Afghan Squares Requires more advanced knitting skills, including pattern reading. Join Paige as she guides your through both the Fair Isle and Aran (cable) techniques to make a beautiful afghan.
FEBRUARY: February Lady Sweater. OK, corny, we know. But let’s celebrate the month with its eponymous sweater. And it’s flattering to boot.
MARCH: Laurel Shawl Make this beautiful lace shawl out of the hand-dyed Laurel yarn to welcome in spring!
 Newsletter Archives WoolWinders: A Knitting Salon
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404 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850 240-632-YARN (9276)
 Monday, January 31, 2005
WIN A DATE WITH TED THE UPS GUY
We are crazy about Ted the UPS Guy. He is bright, funny, sarcastic, cute and edgy (in a Russell Crowe sort of way). Interested in learning more? Well, he is also available! Ted is a SWCM (single, white, Catholic male), age 35 who would love to meet a terrific woman. He has a masters degree in Education and wants, someday, to have a family. What better place to meet a match than a knitting shop?Candidates will be screened by the WoolWinders staff and we will put you both in touch for a first, safe, meeting. We are serious about this!!! Ted is great and we would love to hook him up with one of our lovely customers...
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Catching Up with Our Customers
You guessed it; Lew spent some time on our snow day loading pictures (we are a bit behind on our New Year's Resolution to learn this ourself). So here are the latest WoolWinders stars with their finished projects:
We have a special place in our heart for Carla and baby Kirk, as she spent much of her pregnancy, including the last weekend when her husband had a day trip, in the shop. It looked like, for a time, she might go into labor on our couch, but thankfully that did not happen! Here is Kirk in his sweater and hat knit by mom:
And we were just speechless when we saw this lace coat! Truly a work of art:
One of our closest friends, Lisa, finished her Blossom sweater and modeled it proudly:
And a first time sweater knitter could not be more excited:
Our pal Shelley shows off her gorgeous design from Simply Knits 3:
While Jane proudly holds two ponchos embellished with trendy crocheted flowers:
All Fabulous! So what projects have you finished? Come show us and be rock stars on the website!
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Sunday, January 30, 2005
SNOW DAY
Since a winter weather warning is still in effect and our neighborhood hasn't been plowed, we have decided to close today. Come see us tomorrow, Monday beginning at 11 AM. Stay warm and knit down that stash! We will be working on our Kochoron scarf to match our fabulous new LL Bean jacket, as well as swatching up a new yarn we are considering carrying (more about that later!). Oh, and finishing a baby sweater. There will probably be a glass of pinot involved sometime late this afternoon. Hope everyone has as relaxing a day.
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Friday, January 28, 2005
FINALLY!!!! BLACK LAMB'S PRIDE!
It has been a long time coming but we finally received Black worsted weight Lamb's Pride yarn! Get it while it's here!!!! Two skeins make a fabulous felted bag or hat. If you have any other suggestions about good felting yarn (i.e. Lopi, Cascade) let us know. In fact, you should ALWAYS feel comfortable sending us an email if there is a yarn you view as a "must have." We listen to our customer suggestions-they have led us to Prism, Cherry Tree Hill, the reinstatement of Zara, and other fine yarns. We love to hear from you.
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Thursday, January 27, 2005
OPEN CLASSES
Our Winter Classes are almost all filled. Openings remain in the following:
Beginning Knitting: Sunday January 30 and second date TBA; 10-12
Fabulous Felting (French Market Bag ): Sunday Feb.6/13 10-12 PM
Cast On Techniques: Mon. Feb. 7 6-8 PM
Pattern Alteration: Mon. Mar. 7 6-8 PM
Knit Toys: Mon. Feb. 21/28 6-8 PM
For class descriptions, click on the classes section of the website on top of this page! Only one opening remains in the Beginning Knitting class this weekend, so HURRY!!!!
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NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Ted, our substitute UPS Guy (more about him later) brought us two boxes today filled with the necessary (but not necessarily exciting) needles and notions. We are now fully stocked with Chibi tapestry needles, row counters, stitch holders and the like!!! And as far as needles, we received a PARTIAL order from Skacel. So if there is a particular size you are looking for, please call before you head out; we HATE disappointing our customers. More needles are soon to follow.
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Monday, January 24, 2005
YUMMY CHUNKY YARN
Today Ted, the substitute UPS Guy, brought us a GORGEOUS new color of Noro's popular chunky yarn Iro. Bold reds, plums, blacks adorn this bulky version of Silk Garden. We have had several requests for chunky winter weight yarn, and this would make a beautiful scarf, sweater or the like.
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Sunday, January 23, 2005
COLD, COLD, COLD
Yes, we are open normal hours today, 12-5. Once you get out of your neighborhood, most roads and clear and dry. Our sidewalks and parking spots have been cleared. Come on by and knit with us!
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Friday, January 21, 2005
A DALE KIND OF DAY
Ted, our substitute UPS Guy strolled in today with two BIG boxes from Dale of Norway. We are now fully restocked with the popular Baby Ull, a fingering weight washable merino that knits like a dream. Even if you don't knit baby things, try this yarn as a "carry along" with novelty yarns for scarves!!!
And he also brought two new Dale books for children and adults as well as Learn to Knit Kits for children. We have never found better tools to teach children!
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Thursday, January 20, 2005
BENJAMIN'S SWEATER
Mom Flo is one of our most prolific knitters (and a good friend to boot!). She and dad David are always so good about forwarding pictures of Benjamin and Hannah in the latest creations. Isn't Benjamin impish in this one?
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