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SPRING CLOSURES

Friday, April 18: Close at 5:00 PM

Sunday, May 11: Closed for Mother’s Day

Friday, May 23: Close at 3:00 PM

Monday, May 26: Closed for Memorial Day

Sunday, June 15/22/29: CLOSED FOR NONI BAG PROGRAM
Spring 2008 Class Schedule

The Spring 2008 Class Schedule is available here.
Sundays in the Salon

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

Saturday Knitalongs

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!


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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE IS READY

Ready to learn a new knitting skill? Our Spring Class Schedule is ready and we have printed copies in the store. Our lovely web-mistress, Stacy, is busy updating our website with the schedule and should have it up by the weekend.

For Spring we are offering several new classes in addition to many old favorites. In addition to the popular SAFARI classes, we now offer KNIT CAFE’ - a similar concept in abbreviated form, on Thursdays from noon to 1:30pm. We’ve expanded our crochet classes so that we now have both BEGINNING CROCHET and ADVANCED CROCHET classes. And our always popular SOCK classes now come in three varieties - Basic (on DPNs), Socks on Circular Needles, and a new Toe-Up class. Be sure to check the schedule and sign up early; our classes are small and fill quickly.

When you stop by the store, be sure to check out the latest issues of INTERWEAVE KNITS and INTERWEAVE CROCHET. Both have an abundance of inspiring patterns; you are sure to find something to catch your eye.

Finally, we are pleased to say that we have received an order of needles from Skacel and are now well-stocked in ADDI TURBO needles.

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

UPCOMING EVENTS @ WOOLWINDERS

First off, we have rescheduled the CORONET HAT program for SUNDAY, MARCH 30 from 2-4 PM. If you signed up for the last one and you don’t want to attend this one, please let us know. If we don’t hear from you, we’ll assume you will be in attendance.

Next, the MARCH KNIT-ALONG is filled. It promises to be a wild and crazy ride as our rebellious participants did not agree on just which shell to do, so there will be about four projects going on simultaneously. Let the games begin!

Next, we are taking reservations for BLANKET SQUARES on Sunday, March 2. Join Kathy Cea as she walks you through three samples of 12” squares that can be used for a lovely afghan. This is a great way to learn cables, lace, and other stitch work. As always, the program is free and will run from 2-4 PM—we just need to know who will be in attendance.

Please note two schedule issues: We will close at 6 PM this Thursday, February 28. Late hours will resume next week on March 6. And we will be closed SUNDAY, MARCH 23 for EASTER.
Finally, we are completing the SPRING class schedule. It should be up on the website by the end of the week and will be in the shop by Tuesday. Take a peek. We have some great new classes scheduled and have added programs in the morning and at noon!

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