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    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.

    Saturday Knitalongs

    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!


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    Thursday, April 16, 2009

    YES! WE HAVE THE NEW KIM HARGREAVE BOOK!

    And like her others, BREEZE is a beauty. Just in time for spring and summer knitting:

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    WEEKEND @ WOOLWINDERS

    We are staring at a bright blue sky for the first time in days….looking forward to a lovely weekend at WoolWinders. Come join us. Our Saturday KAL is progressing through their lovely SLIP STITCH PILLOWS and many will have them done in time to begin next month’s MAY KAL—PLACEMATS!!! Stay tuned for that announcement.

    On Sunday, we will be creating a very special project perfect for Mother’s Day--FELTED ROSES. These are quick and lovely—make a few, put them in a vase, and you will bring tears to the eyes of the recipient. You will need one skein of Cascade 220 (we have some beautiful pinks and reds), enough for five roses, along with a skein of green for stems. Bring needles size 7, 8, or 9—whatever you have. This is a wonderful way to learn the technique of FELTING. The program, as always, is free and runs from 2-4 PM. Just give us a call so we can save a spot at the table for you.

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    Wednesday, April 15, 2009

    BRING YOUR BLOCKING TO US!

    Today is the day! If you have anything that needs to be professionally blocked, bring it to the shop by COB today (6 PM).Hershey’s Cleaners will be coming by tomorrow to pick everything up and will return it next Thursday afternoon. They do a tremendous job of blocking, whether it be lace, a sweater that needs to be blocked to measurements, or stitches that need to be evened out. They block all fibers—cotton, wool, and blends. Just make sure when you drop your things off that you do two things: give us a credit card for the service (it runs about $8), and any special instructions you may have. Your card won’t be charged unless you fail to pick up your blocking within two weeks of its return.

    And stay tuned for tomorrow’s post about the upcoming weekend. The weather promises to be beautiful. We’ll open the doors as well as the wine for a special Sunday in the Salon perfect for Mother’s Day gifts.
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    Sunday, April 12, 2009

    JUST A REMINDER

    WE ARE CLOSED FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAY TODAY.

    We wish everyone a happy and safe Easter holiday. It’s a beautiful day in Maryland—take your crafts outside and enjoy!
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