Fair Isle

February

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THURSDAY EVENING @ NIGHT OWL KNITTERS

WEDNESDAY MORNING @ OPEN KNITTING.

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Super Bowl Sunday

FEBRUARY 5 1 TO 4 PM

Pregame knitting time with

friends at Sheeps Clothing

Classic Elite
Spring Knit-a-Long

BEGINS MARCH 1
DETAILS IN OUR MARCH NEWSLETTER

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Fair Isle February

Fair Isle February is a chance to

experience the fun ofstranded
color knitting. Practice is the
secret to mastering fair isle.
There are a few techniques and
rules that are important to master.
But ultimately it will be up to you
to put in the practice, practice,
practice necessary to get this
skill under your fingers and into
muscle memory.
People new to fair isle can start

out with our fair isle sampler

scarf or cowl. We have a whole
notebook full of charts for you to
work into your piece while you are
getting your technique down.
People returning to fair isle and
refreshing old skills can move on
to the Flowered Yoke shoulder
cozy. This piece is done in
Classic Elites Big Liberty Wool
and is adapted from a yoke neck
pullover design by Susan Mills.

$15.00 for fair isle newbies includes a private start up lesson

$5.00 for returning fair isle knitters

Fair Isle February will happen during open

knitting sessions. Well cheer each other on,
and enjoy the beauty of the fair isle designs
as they emerge from our needles during

Thursday Night Owl Knitters and

Wednesday morning Open Knitting.

Dear Knit Doctor,

Can we truly complete our project and become master stranded color
knitters in just one month? And remember that February is a short month.
Skeptical from Valparaiso
Dear Skeptical,
Fair Isle February will probably stretch into March
and possibly April, but Fair Isle February, March, and
April doesnt have the same ring to it that Fair Isle
February does.

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All Day Mitten

Learn the practical art of mitten
making while making a quick knit
mitten in bulky yarn for yourself.
Youll work with our own shop
mitten pattern written for all
sizes and weights of yarn. Once
you master this mitten making
formula, youll never be more than
a couple hours away from a new
pair of mittens and warm hands.
Saturday
10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Feb 11
$50 plus supplies
Teacher: Debbie

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Gavarnie
Lintilla

Debbie has been enjoying

working through the designs
by German designer, Martina
Behm. Lintilla is a shawlette
with a ruffled scalloped edge.
Debbie has sorted through
the wisdom on Ravelry about
working the ruffle and has
added some refinements
of her own to make this
accessory piece even more
fun to knit. This project will
give you plenty of practice in
perfecting your short rows.
Its also a great excuse to
use some of the beautiful
new self-striping yarns.

Work this tunic designed by

Norah Gaughan in Berrocos
Weekend DK. V-shaped lace
work and rows of eyelets on
the front and back are the main
event on this piece. Details also
include a split hem. The side
insets are knit outwards and
bordered with a row of eyelets.
Wednesday
1 to 3 pm
Feb 8, 15, 22, Mar 1
$50 plus supplies
Teacher: Susan

Friday
1 to 3 pm
Mar 10, 31
$35 plus supplies
Teacher: Debbie
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Lace Capelet

Capelet. Mini Poncho. Shoulder Cozy. These are just some of

the names used to describe this versatile fashion shape. This
design from the book, Noro Lace, is knit in Noro Silk Garden
Sock Yarn. It can be your introduction to lace knitting or a
refresher for those who have previous lace experience.
Saturday
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Feb 18, 25, Mar 4
$40 plus supplies
Teacher: Heidi

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Pinna Pompon Scarf

This design by Susan Mills uses four solid colors worked in

horizontal and vertical pin stripes. Its a whimsical design
with knitted fringes and a bobble bind off. Youll learn
navigational skills and master the knitted cast on and modified
conventional bind off which make the knitted fringes quick,
efficient, and enjoyable to knit. The original versions of this
piece are done in medium weight yarns. You can also work
Pinna Pompon in a sport or fingering yarn for a lighter piece.
Thursday
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Mar 16, 30, Apr 13
$40 plus supplies
Teacher: Debbie
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A hoodie with a handwarmer kangaroo

pouch. This timeless design by Carol
Anderson of Cottage Creations is sized
for the whole family, from 2 years to
very ample adult. This is a first sweater
friendly class. Kate loves nurturing
beginners through their first major project.
Experienced sweater knitters will also enjoy
the extras that Kate brings to this project.

Wonderful
Wallaby

Thursday
4 to 6 pm
Feb 9, 16
Mar 2, 9, 23
$60 plus supplies
Teacher: Kate

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Needle Felted Bunny

Novice and experienced needle felters will enjoy making this

3-inch bunny. Learn to sculpt wool with a barbed needle to
form the body. Then give your bunny its very own individual
face with surface embellishment techniques. The techniques
youll learn in this class can be applied to making your own
menagerie of small needle felted creatures. As you make your
bunny, Susan will help you see how each of the major body parts
could be adapted to needle felt other animals. There will be
some homework to complete between the two class sessions.
Saturday
1 to 3 pm
Mar 11, 18
$50 includes supplies
Teacher: Susan Childress

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Felted
Clogs

Clogs are knit XXXL size in wool and then run through the
washing machine to shrink the wool into a tight, firm fabric.
Susan will share her tips and tricks to help you keep track
of the wrap and turns and increases that create the clog
shaping. There are size options for every family member.
Every new pair that Susan creates has a new element of
creativity. Shell show you how to use needle felting to add
a name, a flower, a soccer ball, a snowman, snowflake, or
whatever embellishment you want. You can even add a jester
fringe to the cuff for a real touch of whimsey.
Wednesday
1 to 3 pm
Mar 8, 15, 22, plus 1 session TBA
$50 plus supplies
Teacher: Susan
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Socks: Cuff Down

Begin your sock at
the cuff so you will
have plenty of time
to get comfortable
knitting in the round
on small needles
before learning how
to shape the heel
and toe. Finish the
sock with kitchener
stitch so that there
will be no seam at the
toe of your socks.
Tuesday
7 to 9 pm
Feb 7, 21, 28,
Mar 7
$50 plus supplies
Teacher: Kate

EVERY Wednesday
4 to 5 pm

EVERY Wednesday
10am to noon

EVERY Thursday
6 to 9pm

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M-Tu 12 to 7
W
10 to 7
Th
12 to 9
F
12 to 7
Sa
10 to 5
Teachers
Heidi Yelich
Susan Brobst
Kate Schroeder
Debbie Teibel
Paula Strietelmeier
BJ Licko-Keel
Design
Kristina Rost
Artwork
Susan Childress

KNITTING
EVERY Friday
5 to 7 pm

Bring your wheels

Drop spindle demo.
EVERY 4th Friday
4 to 6pm

Early Bird Knitters

1st & 3rd Saturday
EVERY month 8 am

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February 2017

Beginners Classes
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.
Monday
5 to 7 pm
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

OR
Tuesday
7 to 9 pm
Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11
$60 includes all supplies

Knit Beginner Project

This hat and scarf combination gives graduates

of our Knitting for Beginners class 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, lace, 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.
Saturday
8 to 10 am
Feb 4, 11, 18

OR
Wednesday
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Feb 15, 22
Mar 1

OR
Monday
5 to 7 pm
Mar 6, 13, 20

OR
Tuesday
7 to 9 pm
April 18, 25
May 2
$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.
Saturday
8 to 10 am
March 4, 11, 18
$60 includes all supplies

Crochet Beginner Project

This class gives graduates of Crochet for

Beginners a chance to practice their new skills
while making a hat and scarf. Well emphasize
basic pattern reading skills while working through
2 well written, beginner friendly patterns from
Churchmouse.
Friday
1 to 3 pm
Feb 17, 24, Mar 3
$40 plus supplies

OR
Saturday
8 to 10 am
Mar 25, Apr 1, 8
$40 plus supplies

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