AUGUST 2016

VIJAY FIBERS
TRUNK SHOW

SEAMS
CAMP

The silk experts from Vijay Fibers

will be visiting us on August 5.

See an incredible
variety of silk yarns.

Knit two swatches in a

bulky yarn and come
to camp to practice
seaming your knits.
Once you have mastered the basic three
versions of mattress
stitch, we can move
on to other seams
and specialty seaming techniques. The
class will be offered
at 4 different times.
You can come to one,
two, three, or all four
class sessions.
Friday and Saturday
1 to 3 pm
August 12, 13, 19, 20
$15 plus supplies

To register for classes call

219-462-1700

www.knitdoctor.com
sheepsclothingvalpo
AUGUST 2016

Closed: Monday September 5 for Labor Day

See 2 brand new designs by

Julie Turjoman done in Vijay silk.
Well be doing the Lace Poncho as
a Knit-a-Long during open knitting
times. This shoulder cozy designed by
Laura Zukaite uses only 2 hanks of
silk. Its a great intro to working
with these versatile, comfortable,
and luxurious fibers.

Closed: Saturday September 10 for Popcorn Fest

Friday, August 5, 3 to 7 pm

Learn about the properties of

different types of silk.

Knits that Breathe

Lavandin

Julie Turjoman is a knitwear designer with

a mission to encourage knitters to knit
garments that will keep them cool and
comfortable all year long. Her book, Knits
that Breathe, is full of designs that do
just that. In this class you can make Iced
Frappuccino, which has an A-line body
shape with an airy, lacy circular yoke. Or
choose Still Waters, a T-shaped piece with
lace ventilation up the sides. Or choose
any other design from Julies book of airconditioned knits to work on in this class.
Friday
4 to 6 pm
Aug 19, Sept 2, 9, 16
$50 plus supplies
Teacher: Paula

Brenda York has designed this

3/4 sleeved pullover for Berroco
Yarns in their new spring/summer
yarn, Corsica. This DK weight yarn
is cotton with a bit of cashmere
and comes in a soft, heathered
color range. Three panels of lace
on the front and back will keep
the knitting interesting. Youll do
your garment shaping in between
the lace panels to achieve the
garments gentle A-line shape.
Monday
1 to 3 pm
Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
$50 plus supplies
Teacher: Heidi

To register for classes call

219-462-1700

www.knitdoctor.com
sheepsclothingvalpo
AUGUST 2016

Mosaic Knitting

Dive into the world of slip

stitch colorwork in this brand
new class with Kate. Shell
show you one of the most
clever and simple ways that
knitters have found to work
with multiple yarns. Youll
work with many colors, but
only one color at a time. You
will learn the amazing variety
of effects you can get with the
simple technique of slipping
a stitch. Your class project
will be a drawstring bag that
will work perfectly as a mini
project bag.
Tuesday
7 to 9 pm
Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1
$50 plus supplies
Teacher: Kate

Socks:Toe Up

This sock is an exact upside down

version of the cuff down sock. Begin at
the toe with a figure 8 double-sided cast
on and immediately start increasing for
the foot. Turn the heel and knit the cuff
to desired length and finish with a nonbinding, stretchy cast off.
Wednesday
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Aug 10, 17, 24, 31
$50 plus supplies
To register for classes call
Teacher: Heidi

219-462-1700

www.knitdoctor.com
sheepsclothingvalpo
AUGUST 2016

Crochet
Lattice Stitch
Scarf
The Crochet Lattice Stitch
Scarf is a great accessory
and a skill builder all in
one. Diamond lattice
stitch and a simple mesh
stitch alternate in this
piece that can be made
in many different fibers to
wear spring, summer, and
fall. Skills emphasized will
be chart reading, pattern
reading, foundation rows,
transitions between pattern
stitches, and a simple
edging that you will be
able to use in many future
crochet projects.
Tuesday
4 to 6 pm
Sept 6, 13, 20
$40 plus supplies
Teacher: Paula

Knit Your Love

This sweet little piece
designed by Martina Behm
has a border of hearts on
the long edge. In this one
session class Debbie will
get you off to a good start
on your scarf. Youll have
time to begin your piece
and get through the first
few hearts. When you are
done youll be wearing a
ring of hearts around your
neck and shoulders.
Saturday
1 to 3 pm
Sept 17
$25 plus supplies
Teacher: Debbie

To register for classes call

219-462-1700

www.knitdoctor.com
sheepsclothingvalpo
AUGUST 2016

Baby Yoked Cardigan

Hannah Fettigs Yoked Cardigan may
become your go to baby gift. Once you
master this elegantly simple top-down,
ribbed construction method, you will
never be more than a couple of evenings
away from a distinctive sweater for a wee
one. Youll enjoy picking a couple of fun
buttons to close the front.
Wednesday
1 to 3 pm
Aug 17, 24, 31
$40 plus supplies
Teacher: Susan

Irish Aran Crew

Graduates of our first two Irish Aran
classes, the scarf and the hat, are ready
to begin their first Aran sweater project,
a crew neck pullover. This unisex
sweater is done in the Carroll family
pattern. Debbie has traveled extensively
to Ireland and will teach you the precise
ways that all the details are managed
as she learned from her Irish knitting
mentor, Rosaleen Hegarty.
Monday
1 to 3 pm
Sept 19, 26,
Oct 10,
Nov 14, 21
$60 plus supplies
Teacher: Debbie

To register for classes call

219-462-1700

www.knitdoctor.com
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AUGUST 2016

Sheeps Clothing
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To register for classes call

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Renata
Cardigan

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Youll have fun knitting

and wearing this end of
summer transitional piece.
The wide chevron pattern
uses 4 colors of Chantal,
a silk blend, tweed yarn
by Filatura Di Crosa. The
pretty cut out effect on the
shoulder and sleeve line
shows off the chevrons to
full advantage.
Wednesday
1 to 3 pm
Sept 7, 14, 21, 28
$50 plus supplies
Teacher: Susan

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Teachers
Heidi Yelich
Susan Brobst
Kate Schroeder
Debbie Teibel
Paula Strietelmeier
BJ Licko-Keel
Design
Kristina Rost
Artwork
Susan Childress

SPINNING
4 to 6pm
every 4th Friday
Spinners are invited
to bring their wheels
and spin.
Interested in Spinning?
Its a great opportunity
to get your questions
answered.

Drop spindle
demonstrations.

NOK
Early Bird Knitters
1st & 3rd Saturday
EVERY month 8 am

To register for classes call

EVERY Friday
5 to 7 pm

219-462-1700

sheepsclothingvalpo www.knitdoctor.com

EVERY Wednesday
10am to noon

JUly 2016

AUGUSTBEGINNERSCLASSES

Knitting for Beginners

Learn to knit by making swatches of basic
stitches. Emphasis is placed on learning to
read your stitches so that you can become a
confident knitter. Class also includes a taste of
lace and cables.
OR
Tuesday
Saturday
7 to 9 pm
8 to 10 am
Aug 16, 23, 30,
Sept 17, 24,
Sept 6
Oct 1, 8
$60 includes all supplies

Knit Beginner Project

This hat and scarf combination gives beginners
opportunity to practice and polish their basic
skills. Youll learn to use circular and double
pointed needles while making the hat. The hat
will also be your introduction to multi gauge
patterns, which allow you to make the same
design in many different kinds of yarn. The scarf
combines the cables and other stitches you
learned in Knitting for Beginners so that you can
keep learning to read your stitches and have
something beautiful to wear.
Tuesday
7 to 9 pm
Sept 13, 20, 27

OR
Saturday
8 to 10 am
Oct 15, 22, 29
$40 plus supplies

Crochet for Beginners

Begin your crochet future with a set of 3 classes

designed to get you comfortable with the basic
crochet stitches. You will begin with the classic
granny square and end with a lightweight cowl.
Basic finishing skills for crochet fabrics will also
be included.
Tuesday
7 to 9 pm
Aug 16, 23, 30
$60 includes all supplies

Crochet Beginner Project

Practice the stitches you learned in Crochet

for Beginners while making a hat and scarf.
Well work on basic pattern reading skills while
working through 2 well written, beginner friendly
patterns from Churchmouse.
Tuesday
7 to 9 pm
Sept 6, 13, 20
$40 plus supplies