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August/September Wooly Bulletin!

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

August/September ‘09 Wooly Bulletin
Greetings!

 

 

We have a lot of information to share with you this month - upcoming classes, our Fall Afghan for Afghan activities, and our Labor Day Sale!
 

 

 

Learn to Knit Socks
Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 6-8pm

Have you always wanted to learn to knit socks?  Or do you knit socks but wish you didn’t have to deal with all the double pointed needles?  Now is your chance!  We’ll teach you how to knit a cozy & comfy sock from the cuff to the toe using 2 circular needles.  You’ll never have to use double pointed needles again after learning this method of knitting!  You’ll soon realize what all the buzz is about with knitting socks. Erica will offer both a worsted and sock weight version of the socks.
You must know how to knit & purl and how to work in the round before registering for this class, $35.

 
 

Entrelac Scarf

 

 

Entrelac Wrap
Wednesday, September 9, 6-8pm and Saturday, September 12, 12-2 pm

During this class you’ll learn all the twists & turns of entrelac knitting as you work your way through this beautiful scarf or wrap.  You’ll love using Noro’s Silk Garden yarn for this project, as the colors change & enhance the changing directions of your knitting. This project makes a gorgeous gift for someone very special or a unique piece to keep for yourself. 
Participants must know how to knit & purl before registering for this class, $25.

 

 

Classic Ribbed Beanie
Monday, August 24 and 31, 6-8pm, $25

Are you ready to advance from flat, back-and-forth knitting to something with more dimension? Your instructor, Glen, will teach you to knit in the round using circular and double pointed needles as you fashion a classic ribbed beanie. Additionally, you’ll explore how to use decreases to shape the crown. There’s also a cabled option for those of you wishing to try something else new. These beanies make great last-minute gifts. Be forewarned, when your friends and family see your completed beanie, they’ll certainly want one too.

Participants should be comfortable knitting, purling, and casting on.
 

Lace and Vines

 

 

August Block of the Month
Wednesday, August 26, 6-8 pm
$20

This month you’ll be working on a lovely Leaves and Vines motif. If there are any special color requests for Mission Falls 1824 Wool, email Hannah or call the shop at 850-224-2855. 

 
 

Block of the Month Blanket

 

 

September Block of the Month
Tuesday, September 29,
6-8 pm
$20

September’s block is going to be a blank canvas - a tabula rasa. Bring it to class, where you’ll practice embroidery techniques and learn about knitted embellishments.
Again if there are any special color requests for Mission Falls 1824 Wool, email Hannah or call the shop at 850-224-2855. 

 
 

 

 

Firefly Sweater
Monday, September 14, 21, and October 5
6-8 pm, $30

Do you find the idea of knitting a sweater an entirely daunting task? Ease into garment making with a sweater for your favorite baby or toddler. Knit from the top-down, the Firefly’s raglan construction means absolutely no seaming! This is a quick, portable project - you’re introduced to all the elements of sweater construction but on a smaller, more manageable scale.

Firefly Childrens Sweater

 

 

Three Firefilies

 

 

 

 

Woodland Shawl
Saturday, September 12 and October 3
3-5 pm, $25

If you’ve seen Maria’s finished piece in the shop, you know how stunning the Woodland Shawl is. This is a nice pattern to work with whether you are a veteran of lacework or a novice. Maria will teach you all the basic lace stitches in class, hints and tricks when working with lace, and even cover blocking methods. Need more convincing? The shawl is attractive on both sides, the pattern easy to memorize, and it’s never too early to start working on holiday gifts for your nearest and dearest.

Participants should be able to cast on, knit and purl comfortably.

 

 

Maria's Woodland Shawl

 

 

 

 

 

Afghans for Afghans

As in years past, we will once again be participating in the Afghans for Afghans charity/philanthropy this Fall. afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that sends hand-knit and crocheted blankets and sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks to the people of Afghanistan. Wooly Bully plans to collect these hand knit items and wrap them up and send them to the aforA headquarters. This is a perfect opportunity to tear through your personal yarn stash. Specific guidelines can be found on the afghans for Afghans website. Please read over them carefully.

Wooly Bully is offering you an incentive to participate - for every item turned in you will receive a chance to win a drawing for a set of HiyaHiya Interchangeable Needles and two skeins of 100% Cashmere yarn (you pick the color!). If you contribute larger items, you will have your name entered for the drawing in proportion to the size and scope of the item turned in. (yes, a pair of socks or mittens counts as just one item)

As an adjunct to collecting hand knit items, we plan on raffling off a Lizard Ridge Blanket. We will be receiving knitted Lizard Ridge Squares (from those of you wishing to make one) and then some Wooly Bullies will block them, arrange them, and seam up the blanket.
- For every Lizard Ridge square turned in we will give you a coupon for $5 off your next purchase of $25 or more.
-  It’s imperative we receive your blocks no later than Wednesday, September 30th, so we’re given adequate time to seam the squares and assemble a gorgeous Lizard Ridge Blanket.
- Noro Kureyon or Noro Silk Garden may be used
- Your square should measure exactly 12" x 12"

The more detailed aspects of the Lizard Ridge project will be posted on the Wooly Bully website shortly.
For those of you with any questions, feel free to contact Glen Oakes or Heather Rubino. Hand outs will also be available at the shop.

 

Deals to be had!

 

 

Labor Day Sale!

From Saturday, August 29th through Friday, September 4th, come to Wooly Bully to take advantage of our frigid AC and the exceptional savings.

Merchandise will be marked 35-45% off. Just a few of the things that will be on sale:
- Mission Falls 1824 Cotton - needle felting kits
- SWTC Tofutsies - Araucania Nature Wool Solids + Multys - Opal Sock - E. Lavold Silky Wool  - Noro Kureyon Sock
- Araucania Ranco - ONline Self-Striping Sock yarn
- Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock

Weavers and Crocheters:  both Perl Cotton and Bamboo in cones will be greatly reduced! Come in and grab a few cones!

- Many orphan skeins, what we refer to as the last skein of yarn in a particular colorway, will also be discounted. Look for the "Orphan" tags and "One Skein Wonders" display

I’ve got to make room for new Fall yarns that are starting to arrive!
So swing by anytime during the week, from Saturday, Aug. 29th through Friday, September 4th, to get everything you need for Labor Day projects and your holiday presents!

 

 

We look forward to seeing you around the shop!
 
Sincerely,
 

Hannah Readdick and the Wooly Bullies

 

 

 

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June ‘09 Wooly Bulletin!

Thursday, June 4th, 2009
June ‘09 Wooly Bulletin
Greetings!

This listing of June ‘09 classes has arrived a little later than we would have preferred. Things have been hectic in the Wooly Bully world and we are grateful for your patience and understanding. We hope to see you at one of the classes we’re offering this month. Be sure to read about some of the new items in the shop - and look out for a special invitation in your inbox very, very soon!!

Rectangular Shawl

Rectangular Shawl

The Rectangular Shawl model from Blue Sky Alpacas was a huge hit at the Trunk Show/Birthday Party and many of you requested a class or knit-along for it. While the shawl bears some similarity to the well-known Clapotis, this shawl doesn’t have a “right” or “wrong” side! We will show you how you can modify the pattern to make it more narrow and scarf-like. The Shawl has a subtle, delicate crocheted edge that is perfectly suited for this refined shawl. It’s a great introductory lace pattern - good for those wishing to venture outside of stockinette and garter stitch. We’ve had customers knit it with an alpaca-silk blend, 100% bamboo, and a merino-silk blend - each one is exquisite with its own personality. Depending on what yarn you choose, it can be an appropriate garment for any season.
Mondays, June 29th and July 20th, 6-8 pm, $25

Rectangular Shawl Edging

Minimalist Cardigan

This is one attractive, sophisticated sweater! Dress it up or go casual! The pattern flatters many shapes and sizes - sized for chest measurements of 34″ to 52 1/2″. The Minimalist Cardigan is knit in allover moss stitch. The designer, Ruthie Nussbaum planned the three-quarter sleeves with a completely straight silhouette: The lower edges blouse slightly above snug ribbing for casual polish. The model  in the shop is knit from Blue Sky’s Dyed Skinny Cotton, making it perfect for warmer weather - although many other fibers would be appropriate candidates to work with (Malabrigo Silky Merino??!). Participants will learn how to slightly alter patterns to ensure a well-fitting garment. We’ll wrap it up by covering blocking and seaming knitted pieces.
Wednesday, June 17th, July 1st, and July 15th, July 29th
6-8pm, $45

Minimalist Cardigan

Parikha's Minimalist Cardigan

Grrlfriend Market Bag

The pattern for this bag, written by designer Laura Spradlin, says that projects like the Grrlfriend Market Bag are meant to be symbolic of what girlfriends do for each other.  Whether it be carrying someone’s groceries, laundry, birthday presents, or anything else that they need some help with, this Market Bag is destined to help you or a recipient shoulder some burdens.  While this may seem like a tall order, I think that this cute-but-sturdy shoulder sack is capable of carrying all this and more.  This pattern is worked from the bottom up, and unlike most marketing bag patterns, features a flat bottom.  This is an excellent project for intermediate knitters who have progressed beyond scarves and hats are are looking for a few new skills to add to their knitting repertoire.  You will learn some of the first steps in knitting (easy) lace, changing needles throughout a pattern, and grafting. You must know how to knit, purl, and knit in the round before taking this class
Monday, June 15th and 22nd
6-8pm, $25

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Grrlfriend Market Bag

June ‘09 Block of the Month

Our Block of the Month members are making wonderful progress on their afghans so far!  We’ll continue to keep it up through the rest of the year & starting in the Fall, we’ll begin our Seaming workshops to help us turn these blocks into a really nice afghan.  If you have missed out on this opportunity, there is still a chance for you to get in on the fun.  Each Block we offer becomes increasingly more complex each month, so don’t wait much longer.  This is a perfect chance to learn a lot of new knitting techniques without getting into several different projects at once.  Come by the shop & let us get you started on catching up on the blocks you’ve missed.  June’s block pattern is Charted Lace!
**you must know the basics of knitting before registering for this class

Wednesday, June 24th, 6-8 pm
$20 plus the cost of materials

Learn to Knit

Get off and running with the basics — a perfect class for someone looking to restart knitting or for those wishing to test the waters and see what all the fuss is about. In this class you’ll learn the basics of knitting; how to read a pattern, casting on and binding off, knit and purl stitches, how to change colors, and some basic seaming.

Saturday, June 20th and 27th, 2-4 pm, $25 (plus cost of materials). We’ll help you choose the appropriate materials at the beginning of class.

New Patterns from Knit and Tonic

You may already be familiar with Wendy Bernard from her blog Knit and Tonic or her book “Custom Knits.” Now Wooly Bully is pleased to offer her original patterns - color pictures, printed on card stock, placed in a protective plastic sleeve. Here are just a few to pique your interest - click the links for pattern details.

Something Red Something Red

Crisp Vest Crisp is here

The Somewhat Cowl The Somewhat Cowl

Flair Cardigan Flair Cardigan
If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a class, please call the shop at 850-224-2855. We look forward to hearing from you!!!

One last thought…
Two weekends from now I will be at the TNNA Market in Columbus, Ohio - (a friend thinks it should be called YarnCon)! If there’s anything I absolutely must investigate while there, let me know. I can’t wait to bring back all sorts of new goodies for the shop!!

Fondly,
Hannah and the girls at Wooly Bully

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May ‘09 Wooly Bulletin!

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

 

Greetings!
This coming month is going to be great - we’re expecting imminent deliveries from Malabrigo, Jojoland, and Alpaca with a Twist - and we look forward to sharing these wonderful fibers with you. Look for updates here on the blog!  You’ll want to come as soon as these shipments arrive for best selection.

For those of you who may have encountered a stumbling block mid-project or those of you wishing to start a new project, call the shop and make an appointment with one of our Knitting or Crochet Wizards. You can meet with them for a brief “check up” or a lengthier tete-a-tete. Their fees are reasonable. Their knowledge is priceless.

I also want to let everyone know that we are again offering gift certificates - and just in time for Mother’s Day. Be sure to pick one up in the denomination of your choice - or tell your friends and family to get one for you!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the shop soon!

Lurve,
Hannah and everyone at Wooly Bully

 

 

New Arrivals in the shop….

New! Opal Cotton 2009 Ideal for Florida socks and light, breathable garments, 8 colors. 30% cotton, 32% polyamid, 38% superwash wool.
Opal Cotton 2009

New! ONline Supersocke 100 Harlekin Collection
75% Superwash wool, 25% nylon for added strength - vibrant colors, self-striping patterns.
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New! Bonnie’s Bamboo from Farmhouse Yarns
100% Bamboo - 200 yards, 3.5 oz. - 5 sts=1” on US 5- 6
Bonnie’s Bamboo is a truly beautiful yarn, elegant in its simplicity, and not overdone. It has a subtle shine - Dare I say, a glow?
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What a beautiful picture, sam!

New! Lorna’s Laces Pearl
51% Silk, 49% Bamboo - 5 sts = 1”- lustrous, in Lorna’s lovely hand painted palette. I saw some pictures on Glampyre’s blog and my interest was piqued. It’s delicious!
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Other new finds….

  • Brittany Birch dpns in obscure sizes - US 1 1/2 and 2 1/2.
  • Bamboo circulars from Clover in 24”, 36”, and 48” lengths, sizes US 3-13.
  • Bamboo, “Soft Touch”, and Brittany crochet hooks covering sizes C - M.
  • Heart-shaped stitch markers - 20 pieces of cute for $3.50.

A Summer reading list??
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Sock Innovation by Cookie A
In addition to a thorough exploration of her own techniques, Cookie presents 15 original new designs with floral lace patterns, angular geometric shapes, and unusual cables. Cookie guides you through the details of her design process, which include:

  • Choosing a stitch pattern to adapting it to be worked in the round, turned upside-down and inside-out, widened or narrowed
  • Stitch manipulations covered in detail including resizing, texture modification, and converting between flat and in-the-round Plus, clear and thorough inventive instructions, accompanied by photographs and illustrations, so you’ll learn to invent your own socks with unique details
  • Take a peek inside at Interweave Publishing

The Treasury of Knitting Patterns from Barbara Walker
We have copies of all four volumes. Softcover, $30.
Buy all four and save 10% - remember you don’t have to pay for shipping!
These are must-have reference material and inspiration for knitters! For a sampling of her work, refer to The Walker Treasury Project
The First Treasury introduces us to traditional patterns for Knit-Purl combinations, ribbing, color-change, slip stitch, twist stitch, lace, cables and more.
The Second Treasury covers obscure patterns along with knit purl combos, color work and mosaic patterns, lace, edgings, borders and a section on ‘Adapting Patterns for Circular Knitting.’
The patterns in the Third Treasury includes chapters on textured fabrics, twist stitch patterns, cables, lace, mosaic and color, and a useful section entitled “How to Read Charts” and an accompanying complete list of symbols.
The Fourth Treasury combines 82 newly-invented stitch patterns in knit, purl and texture, cables, traveling stitches, lace, a reprint of Walker’s Sampler Knitting including stitch patterns for basic shapes in garter Stitch, mosaic, lace and cable samplers.
(If you can only get one, I recommend Vol. 1 or Vol. 2!)

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The Clamshell pattern, Vol. 2, pg. 128-129

 

 

Classes

 

Learn to Knit with Erica
Saturday, May 23 and 30, 2-4 pm, $25
Join Erica for this two-part introduction to knitting. This class is perfect for those who want to learn to knit, as well as those who already have some basic knowledge but would like a “refresher” on the subject. You’ll learn about yarn and needle selection, casting on and off, knitting and purling, changing colors and seaming. Your final product with be a cozy pair of fingerless mitts. You’ll leave the class prepared to embark on further knitting adventures.

 

 

Kestrel Socks with Erica
Wednesday, May 13, 20, & 27, 6-8 pm, $30
Kestrel is a great sock project for any knitter who has a basic knowledge of sock knitting. If you have created a worsted weight sock in our beginning sock class, then this would be a great next step. During this class you will knit a sock using sock weight yarn on US 2 needles, (either dpns or circulars), whatever you are more comfortable with. You’ll learn to incorporate a basic lace pattern into your sock and how to knit a short row heel. This class is not intended to teach you how to knit socks, you should already have some experience knitting socks before registering for this class.

 

 

MAY Block of the Month
Monday, May 18, 6-8 pm, $20
If you haven’t joined the Knit Along, perhaps now is the time. Erica will lead you and your fellow participants in mastering new techniques as you complete a block for your blanket.

 

Baby Bobbi Bear
Tuesday, May 19 & June 2, 6-8 pm, $25
We’ve loved having our Bobbi Bear in the shop (although this one is a somewhat smaller version). We’ll make his limbs and body using double pointed and circular needles. He’s cleverly constructed so you only have to make two small seams! Although the final Baby Bobbi Bear is approx. 15” in length, this is a quick, fun knitting project. This could become your default knitted present for babies and children (or anyone needing a soft, cuddly friend). This class is appropriate for advanced beginners.

 

 

Fisherman’s Lace Wrap

Monday, May 25, 6-8 pm, $15
Learn some basic lace stitches in this one-time class. This class is ideal as a first blush with lace and a very quick project. Make it as a scarf and you’ll finish it even more quickly.

 

Hope to see you guys in May!

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