We continue our wildly popular SUNDAYS IN THE SALON this spring with a combination of gift ideas for grads, moms, and dads, along with some whimsical ideas for your favorite gift recipient—YOU!
Missing the larger projects? We have moved those to SATURDAY KNITALONGS. Check out that schedule as well. We begin each project the first Saturday of the Month and work on the project from 2-4 each successive Saturday.
March 2:Blanket Squares: Curious about cables? Longing to do lace? Planning an afghan for a graduation gift? Join us as we demonstrate several afghan patterns that can be sewn or crocheted together to make a gorgeous finished product. And we’ll even order the yarn you’ll need!
March 9:Self Fringed Shawl: Smell spring in the air? Get a jump on it with the perfect wrap for the cool weather. And wait until you create the fringe by dropping a bunch of stitches (deep breaths, everyone……)
March 16:Lace Anklet: Get ready for tennis (or at least tennis shoes) with these adorable lace anklets. Again, there is prep work for these, so be sure to check with the shop. This is a great way to learn lace knitting.
March 30:Coronet Hat (rescheduled from February): A lovely hat that will teach you to cable, kitchener stitch, and pick up stitches. One skein of Cascade 220 does the entire hat!
April 6:Reversible Lace Shawl: What a great way to learn lace—a nine stitch/two row repeat that creates a gorgeous lightweight shawl perfect for warmer days and evenings
April 13/20:Lacy Bamboo Shrug: Easy, quick and lovely. Can you ask for anything more? Five skeins of bamboo yarn and size 11 needles will make this lacy, openwork shrug perfect for spring and summer evenings.
April 27:Linen Stitch Tie: Is is knit? Is it woven? Find out while making this fantastic tie perfect for Father’s Day or your favorite grad! We made ours from one skein of Koigu but you can use any fingering weight yarn!
May 4:Easy Baby Booties: Looking for an inexpensive and charming baby gift? Check out these booties made from one skein of Koigu yarn. And they actually stay on the baby’s feet!
May 11:Closed for Mother's Day
May 18:Silk Ruffle Scarf: The perfect spring accessory—a simple neckwarmer done in the round that creates an eyecatching ruffle.
May 25:No program due to Memorial Day Weekend (the store WILL be open, though)
June 1:Place Mats: Tired of afghans but don’t want to worry about fitted garments? Knit these cotton placemats. Perfect for your beach house or deck table!
June 8:Lace Anklets: Get ready for tennis (or at least tennis shoes) with these adorable lace anklets. Again, there is prep work for these, so be sure to check with the shop. This is a great way to learn lace knitting.
June 15:Store Closed for Noni Bag Program
Our Saturday KALS have taken on a life of their own! Join the group for wine, snacks, and knitting your project each Saturday of the month. You don’t need to attend every session,but we do recommend that you attend the first week to get some basic instruction and guidance.
MARCH:CABLED SHELL. Get ready for spring. This DK weight shell is a blast to knit, and is far easier than it looks. Created from two cable patterns, it has a flattering line and is the perfect weight for wearing alone or under a jacket.
APRIL:LACE SAMPLER. If you have been eager to try lace, April is the month for you! We will give you the patterns for 12 lace squares that can then be sewn into a gorgeous sampler. Recommended yarn is CASCADE SIERRA—please come to the shop ahead of time to check out our stock—we can show you color cards and special order the yarn for you! This 42 X56” afghan will run you less than $150!
MAY:DIAGONAL TRIANGLE TANK. We call this the Miracle Tank—it looks good on everyone! Unravel the mystery of modular knitting while you knit this lovely sleevelee or short sleeve top. We recommend either the ARTYARNS Regal Silk yarn, Patricia Roberts DK, or Karabella Vintage Cotton. And we’ll spend a lot of time on gauge at the first session—in modular knitting you must get row and stitch gauge!
JUNE:BEACH BAG. Knit yourself a Beach Bag that will carry you and all your gear through the summer! The perfect stressless knitting—no shaping or fit!
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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Monday, January 31, 2005
