It's 2012! How about that?!? I'm going on the assumption that the world is not going to come to an end this year - and that knitting, crocheting and other fiber hobbies are going to be bigger and better than ever! At Mrs. I's we're continuing to try to find made in the US yarns - supplemented with Fair Trade and smaller, family owned companies. Yarns keep getting prettier, softer, and better....makes it so hard to choose! My class list for January follows - see you all soon.
Here's the list!
Open Knit Times: (Ongoing)
Tues 8:30am Mission Knitting (chemo hats, prayer shawls, knitting for soldiers, baby needs)
Tues 6:00pm Beginners/Tutoring/Troubleshooting.....Come and learn, get help, or just knit and hang out. The yarn parlor is open until 9:00pm.
Wed 10:00am The Wild Bunch......open knitting and wild conversation.....no topic is left unaddressed! It's a fun group and always welcoming to newcomers!
Sat 9:00am Mother/daughter (or Grandma or Aunt) : ).........geared to the young but mom's are welcome, too! Coffee and treats are always available, too!
Classes
Thursday January 5 10:00am or 6:00pm The Great North American Afghan. We're going to work through this beautiful blanket square by square. You can do several colors - or make it all in one color. I'm recommending the Perfection by Kraemer - it's a beautiful worsted wt acrylic/ superwash merino wool yarn.....comes in a variety of colors and it's VERY reasonable! We'll meet a couple times a month throughout the year!
Have you seen "The Knitter's Book of Socks?" It's a great sock book - loaded with tips and patterns. For all you sock knitters who "just knit" - here'e a chance to broaden your horizons!
Saturday January 7 & 14 at 2:00pm we'll start with "Strago". This is a two color worsted wt slipper or boot sock pattern - (the socks would be a little thick to wear with shoes) by Jared Flood. It uses size 6 and 8 needles. Dbpts, magic loop, 2 circulars - doesn't matter. All sock patterns can be adapted to your preferred method! These are going to go pretty quick!
Sunday January 8 & 15 1:00pm For Packer Fans! We're going to make Packer pullovers - either for babies, kids, or adults. Same pattern - different sizing! The finished project looks very much like a Packer jersery.........#12, #80, #52........you pick your fave! Knits up on a size 10 or 10 1/2 circular needle - top down.....fun to knit!
Thurs January 12 10:00am or 6:00pm Multi textured afghan or shawl. Using one of Loretta's gorgeous mohair boucles (Just got a bunch in and they are incredible!) along with a couple skeins of Shepherd's Wool or Perfection....this is going to be a beautiful, beautiful blanket. Uses size 10 or 11 circular needles.....soft and yummy!
Saturday January 21 & 28 2:00pm "Isabella d'Este".....This is a beautiful lace pattern sock. On size 1 needles - but the pattern's so pretty - you'll want to knit them up quick!
Sunday January 22 & 29....additional classes will be decided on by the class. Child's Fair Isle Cardigan This is a great way to get your feet wet in fair isle knitting! Such a cute little heart (or star pattern for a boy's sweater)! The pattern is sized to fit size 6 mo up to size 4. The seed stitch edging frames the pattern perfectly. Uses 6 colors of fingering wt yarn and size 3 needles. This is a great project to do with a friend and share yarn!
When the next shipment of Tutu comes in - there will be a class on making other things with Tutu......shawls, hats, gloves or mittens, collars, blanket trim.....it's more than just a scarf yarn! I'll let you know as soon as it arrives!
