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October 2009 Bulletin!

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

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October 2009

October Classes

Colorwork Socks

Intro to Needle Felting

Lizard Ridge Block

Crochet Edging & Seaming

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Greetings!

New into the shop this week: we just received a massive shipment of Cascade 220, 220 Heathers, and Heritage Sock yarns that are being crammed into the shelves every day. We hope to see many of you local Cascade fans in the shop soon to check it out!

We’re excited to present to you our class offerings for the month of October. Through the holidays we will be featuring many classes oriented around pithy, quick projects, items requiring only a single skein of yarn and projects that are sure to make coveted gifts. If you’d like to see a sample of any of these projects, swing by the shop and take a peek!

Sincerely,

Hannah Readdick
Wooly Bully

Colorwork Socks
Tuesday, October 13 + 20, 6-8 pm

Do you like owls? Do you like socks? Then what could be better than Owl Socks?
In this class, we will look at various techniques for knitting with two colors, as you create a tangy pair of owl socks. You’ll learn how to follow a chart. Knitting stranded colorwork for socks (Fair Isle technique) can be tricky, because it is a less elastic fabric than a regular knit. In this class, we will discuss strategies for compensating for this lack of elasticity and how to keep your tension even.
Students need to know how to knit socks and be able to knit in the round, $25.

Hoooo will these be for??

Introduction to Needle Felting
Wednesday, October 14, 6-8 pm

Discover how to exploit the properties of wool and the mechanics of felting to create a 3D figure/object of your choice. Erica will teach you how to take roving (unspun wool) or any wool yarn and create beautiful felted pieces with a barbed needle. Needle felting can be used to add accents to knitwear, cloth or felted accessories. We’ll show you the basics, then how to use needle felting in projects such as bags or clothing. $30, materials included, no experience necessary.

Check out the needle felting pool on flickr.com to gather inspiration before class!

Lizard Ridge Block
Saturday, October 17, 3-5 pm

We’ll get you started on your first Lizard Ridge Block - it can be the first installment towards a blanket, a trivet, or make another and you have a pillow! The legendary Lizard Ridge Blanket is worked incrementally, block by block. We’ll create the unique, wavy pattern with short rows and changing yarns. After knitting the square takes on a bumpy, egg crate-like appearance. We’ll practive several blocking techniques that will come in handy for smoothing your Lizard Ridge Block and be useful with many other knitted projects we well. Most often, the blocks are knit with Noro Kureyon, known for their amazing color combos. This pattern takes advantage of their lengthy color runs for an stunning effect. Note: participants must know how to cast on and bind off, knit and purl, $20.

Crochet Edging + Seaming
Sunday, October 18, 2-4pm

If you are participating in our Block of the Month class, you won’t want to miss out on this session! You’ll learn how to crochet around each block to create a unified color palette. Using crochet stitches to seam your work will come together beautifully without bulky seams on the backside (that can detract from all the hard work you have put into your afghan!). You’ll love how quickly your blocks will start to come together after learning just a few basics. While this class is targeted to Block of the Month-ers, this is a useful skill for anyone and we encourage you to join along (any Lizard Ridgers out there?). No crochet experience necessary, $20.
* bring along your knitted blocks, yarn leftovers + crochet hook

Fingerless Mitts
Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 27, 6-8pm

Fingerless mitts are a staple throughout the autumn and winter and make wonderful presents to friends and loved ones. Learn how to knit in the round and construct a thumb gusset. Worked in a worsted weight yarn, this project will move along swiftly. You can make the mitts as long as you’d like but you can make a shorter pair with just one skein of Worsted Malabrigo. Those of you wishing to make their mitts a bit more interesting, we’ll offer you a few different stitch patterns to add some texture and dimension. Participants must know how to cast on, bind off, knit and purl, $25.

Beginning Knitting
Saturday, October 17 + 24, 12-2pm

If you’ve never picked up needles before, you’re a little rusty and want some review, or you want an opportunity to work on a simple project with a coach, this is the class for you! Join Regan for this two-part introduction to knitting. You’ll learn about casting on and binding off, knitting and purling, changing colors and seaming. Part of the class is instruction on how to select yarn and compatible needles, so you may purchase all materials at the time of class. Your final product with be a cozy pair of fingerless mitts. You’ll leave the class confident and prepared to embark on further knitting adventures. Enroll with a friend! $25 + cost of supplies.

Button Tab Hat
Wednesday, October 21 + 28, 6-8 pm

Looking to take your knitting to the next level? This is a great opportunity for you to expand your knitting ability beyond the basics. Erica will demonstrate how to take chunky yarn and big needles to create this quick and cozy hat. The added button tab adds a little extra flair. You’ll learn to knit in the round using circular needles and how to decrease & shape the crown using double pointed needles. It makes a great gift for the upcoming holiday season. Our shop sample was completed with only one skein of Araucania Coliumo Multy (70% Wool, 30% Silk) - so it’s decadent and affordable project! Participants must know how to knit and purl before registering for this class, $25.

Log Cabin Washcloths
Saturday, October 24, 3-5pm

The basic Log Cabin method is to start with a central patch, and attach strips around it in concentric layers. After you’ve done a few layers, a pattern emerges that resembles the construction of a log cabin, in which the logs are notched so that they interlock at the corners. You’ll get to play with fun color combos and learn about picking up stitches.

The Log Cabin design is sweet with a vintage flair. Knit all in garter stitch, the process is rhythmic and soothing. This is a great project for newbies just starting out and veterans who seem to return to it again and again. A trio (or quartet) of these washcloths would make a lovely gift along with some handmade soap. Particpants must know how to cast on, bind off, and knit, $20.

Block of the Month/Intarsia Block
Monday, October 26, 6-8pm

Add one more colorwork technique to your repertoire while knitting a cheerful chicken design! You won’t find any funky strands of yarn on the backside of this piece of knitting! We’ll use some of our embellishment ideas from our September block to add finishing touches to this design. Additionally, you’ll learn how to create your own colorful designs for future projects. Even if you aren’t working towards an entire afghan, this workshop with Erica will be a wonderful introduction to the intarsia method! $20.

Please take note…

We want to thank you for your interest in our classes. To register, please call the shop at 850-224-2855. If there are any classes you’d like to see, let us know! We hope to see you at the shop soon!

Wooly Bully
1223 E. Lafayette St.
Tallahassee, Florida 32301

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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July 2009 Update!

Friday, July 10th, 2009

July ‘09 Wooly Bulletin

Greetings,

We hope this newsletter finds you well! We have a diverse offering of classes for July and we hope that you find something that piques your interest! Just call the shop and we’ll sign you up. We are busy organizing the shop - finding new places for new yarn! Orders made while at market in Columbus are beginning to trickle in. This infusion of newness has inspired many of us and we’ve got new projects on the needles. Come by and inspect the new arrivals, enjoy the cool AC, and knit a while!

July Class Schedule

Reversible Cabled Scarf

Monday, July 27, 6-8pm, $20 Modeled after the Here and There Cables scarf, this is a perfect project for teaching cable basics. The final product also makes for an impressive gift. This class only meets once! - you must know how to cast on, knit and purl! Thanks to knittingbox for the pic!

Lizard Ridge Square

Wednesday, July 22, 6-8 pm, $20 We’ll get you started on your first Lizard Ridge Block - it can be the first installment towards a blanket, a trivet, or make another and you have a pillow! The legendary Lizard Ridge blanket is worked incrementally, block by block. We’ll create the unique, wavy pattern with short rows and changing yarns. After knitting the square it takes on an bumpy, egg crate-like appearance. We’ll practice several blocking techniques which will come in handy for smoothing your Lizard Ridge square and will be helpful with many of your other projects as well. The sample in the shop is knitted with Noro Kureyon, known for their amazing color combos. This pattern really takes advantage of their lengthy color runs too. Thanks to Jessica for sharing your lovely and inspirational work with us! Note: participants must know how to cast on and off, knit and purl.

Images from http://twistedknitter.prettyposies.com!! Many thanks!!!

2 Socks on 1 Circular Needle

Saturdays, July 25, August 1, and August 15 3-5pm, $40 Forever eliminate the scourge of SSS, Second Sock Syndrome! Maria, Wooly Bully’s guru on this technique, will teach you how to work 2 socks simultaneously on 1 long circular needle starting from the toe up. Why two at once? It’s easier to match patterns when using self-striping yarn and you’re guaranteed two socks that are more or less the same size. Since you’ll be working them from the toe-up there’s no risk of running out of yarn! Maria will have a stitch pattern that you can work the socks in to make the project a little tangy, but you can also stick to basics with a utilitarian rib. This class will meet three times. Note: Participants should already familiar with basic sock construction.

Felted Chevron Bag

Monday, July 20 and August 3, 6-8pm, $25 Learn to knit in the round, increase and decrease stitches as you shape your Chevron bag and master the three-needle bind-off in this two-part class. Felting basics will be covered too. Felting will be employed to make this item a little different from regular knits. It’s so forgiving - It will smooth the stitches - and it’s interesting - we love watching the bag transform into something new! This satchel makes for an attractive purse or a durable carryall for your knitting projects. This project is a great opportunity to take advantage of a self-striping yarn to show off the signature Chevron pattern. - This is a good class for knitters wanting to branch out from flat, back and forth knitting. You must know how to cast on, knit and purl.

July Block of the Month

Tuesday, July 21, 6-8 pm, $20 I have been so impressed by the Block of the Monthers! We have intrepid beginning knitters, people making multiple blankets, and knitters returning from a Block hiatus to knock out their afghans! If you haven’t yet joined us, there is still a chance for you to get in on the fun. 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 and let us get you started on some of the blocks you’ve missed. July’s block with feature a Cabled stitch pattern!!!! We can’t wait to see you! You’ll need two skeins of Mission Falls 1824 Wool. Note: we got our shipment in last week so many colors have been replenished!

New Arrivals

HiyaHiya Needles

At long last! I think I may discovered the most amazing knitting needles

ever! They are light weight, have near perfect joins, pointy points and the circular needles have fabulously flexible cables…all at affordable prices.

This summer they’ve introduced a set of interchangeable needles. HiyaHiya Steel Interchangeable Needles feature keyless screw on connections and swivel cables. Sizes range between US #2 (2.75mm) and US #15 (10mm) and available cable lengths of 16, 24, 32, 40 and 60 inches.

Two sets will be available, each retailing for $67.95:

Small Size 2US - 8 US (2.75/5mm)

Large Size 9US - 15 US (5.5mm/10mm)

Each set includes a practical and portable brocade case, needle tips and 4 cables (to make 16, 24, 32 and 40 inch needles). Optional cable sets (including cables to make 60" needles) and individual tips will also be available.

Come buy the shop and knit with them - I’ll have a few sets out to play with. And should you need a #000000 circular needle with a 60" cable, they have it. No, really. And I’d be happy to order it or any other obscure sizes for you.

TurtleDove Yarns

Wooly Bully is excited to present a brand new yarn line created locally by our very own Pat and Erica Puckett. The Pucketts have been hard at work researching mills, dyes, and techniques and have since honed their skills in the creation of hand dyed yarns. Their new company, TurtleDove Yarns will be available at Wooly Bully. Right now we have a second installment in the shop and it’s moving fast. At present we have Pigeon and Magpie Sock, both squishy, tightly spun yarns perfect for intricate or simple sock patterns, as well as scarves, shawls or childrens’ garments. Both retail for $22. (the base yarn is the same as a VERY, VERY popular commercial sock yarn) Erica is busy working on a batch of RareBird Lace which should be ready after this weekend - 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere -this is a gorgeous, soft & lofty lace weight, perfect for any shawl, scarf or wrap. Over 1300 yards guarantees that you will have plenty for any project you have in mind. One word - covetable!

Spud & Chloë

Blue Sky Alpacas has a new line of yarn and patterns called Spud & Chloë! I think they could be perfect for Tallahassee sweaters! Meet Sweater and Outer! Sweater is a worsted weight yarn at 4-5 sts per inch on US 7-9 needles. It is 55% Superwash Wool and 45% Organic Cotton and each skein is 100 g/160 yds.

Outer is our super bulky weight yarn at 2-3 stitches per inch on US sizes 11-15 or 8-10mm needles. It is 65% superwash wool and 35% organic cotton. Each skein is 100 grams and has 60 yards/55 meters. Outer is the perfect warm, cozy, quick knit choice for anything from a fast pair of mittens to a funky pillow for your couch or maybe even a speedy hat that you can whip up in an hour.

Check out the Spud & Chloë blog for free patterns!

Special Delivery!

We have also received/will be receiving deliveries from…. Hemp4knitting - worsted weight 100% hemp yarn, lovely colors Malabrigo - tons of lace weight and even more sock Jojoland - Consanance, a silk/cashmere blend, Melody Superwash sock, and 100% Cashmere 2-ply and gadgets galore from Nancy’s Knick Knacks! Also come and see the new BLACK Knit Kit!

Please stop by! We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Sincerely,

Hannah Readdick and Wooly Bullies

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