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

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

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

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

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.

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

Crisp is here

The Somewhat Cowl

Flair Cardigan

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!!