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Greetings Friends!
There have been so many deliveries this past month! From Cascade we’ve received an infusion of Cascade 220 Superwash, Chunky Baby Alpaca, Heritage, Eco Wool and Eco +. We’re now carrying a decadent, worsted-weight Royal Alpaca from Aslan Trends. Malabrigo has two new yarns: a super bulky Merino called Rasta(think Burly Spun but with Malabrigo’s softness) and Rios, a 4 ply superwash Merino! We have a Bamboo Velvet, with the luster of silk and the softness of chenille. A hand-painted Mulberry Silk is moving fast - we’re in love with it’s vibrant colors and sheen! We invite you to come by the shop to see even more from Manos del Uruguay, Sirdar, Noro, and Dill Buttons!
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Learn to Knit Socks
Tuesday, Nov. 23 and 30, and Dec. 7, 6-8 pm
Join Maria to learn the basics of sock making! They work up quickly with a medium weight yarn and can soon serve as a treasured holiday gift. Double Pointed Needles are the most common way of knitting small diameter objects in the round. In this class, you will master knitting in the round, turning the heel (easier than it sounds!), working a gusset & closing up a toe with a grafting stitch. There are lots of techniques involved in knitting a sock and you will find lots of other opportunities to use your newly learned skills, $45.
Materials: 100 g worsted weight yarn, US 3-5 dpns
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How to Knit a Beanie
Monday, December 13 and 20, 6-8pm
Are you ready to advance from flat, back-and-forth knitting to something with more dimension? Your instructor, Erica, 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 casting on, knitting, and purling. $30, not including cost of supplies.
Supplies: 120-150 yds worsted-weight yarn, 16" US 7-8 circular needles, US 7-8 double pointed needles (7" length)
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Beginning Knitting with Reagan + Heather
Saturday, December 4 and 11, 11am-1pm
Join Heather and Reagan 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. No experience necessary, supplies purchased at time of class, $30.
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Fingerless Mitts
Monday, November 29 and December 6, 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-weight Malabrigo Rios (it’s their new superwash merino!). 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, $30.
We can keep things simple…
…or if you’re feeling fancy!
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Woodland Shawl
Wednesday, December 1 and 8, 6-8pm
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 not too late to start for a Christmas gift.
Participants should be able to cast on, knit and purl comfortably, $30.
Supplies: 400 yds fingering weight yarn (try Madelinetosh Prairie) US 6 needles or 600 yds dk weight yarn (like Malabrigo Merino Silk, as pictured below)
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Grace Knitted Beret
Saturdays, December 4 and 11, 2-4pm
Every clothing store I’ve been to this fall has cute knitted hats similar to the Grace Beret, but they are mass-manufactured and lack a certain grace that hand-knitted items offer. Thoughtful design and quality materials make this a hat that you will be proud to wear or give over & over. And it’s a perfect first lace project! $30.
Supplies: 220 yds DK weight yarn (think Blue Sky’s Alpaca Silk, Classic Elite’s Soft Linen or Wool Bamboo, Manos del Uruguay’s Serena or Sirdar’s Snuggly Baby Bamboo), US 4 DPNS
US 9 16" circs and DPNs (or whatever size you need to achieve gauge of 4 sts = 1" in lace pattern)
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Alternative Calorimetry
Sunday, December 5 and 12, 2-4pm
The Alternative Calorimetry is a new take on the original design. Instead of using a heavy worsted weight yarn, we will use a sock weight yarn to create a fine fabric. The finer fabric lends itself to more versatility in using the calorimetry in Florida climate. It keeps your ears warm & its pretty darn cute. Students in this class will learn to use short rows to shape their fabric (a nice skill for every knitter’s toolbag) and they will create a quick project perfect for gift giving this holiday season, $30.
Check out the sample at the shop or check out the class post in Friends of the Bully group on Ravelry!
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Needle Felted Ornaments
Tuesday, December 15, 6-8pm
Discover how to exploit the properties of wool and the mechanics of felting to create a 3D figure/object of your choice and a Christmas ornament (or a festive orb - depending on your holiday persuasion). 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.
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Beer Sweater
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 6-8pm
Cooler months are here and you may be thinking about staying nice and cozy. Bethany urges you to not forget about your beer! This beer cozy will help insulate your drink from the elements and looks crazy cute at the same time. This project is also great for those of you who find a full sized sweater a bit too daunting, $15.
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A note about classes…
- There is a minimum of two students in each class.
- In order to guarantee your placement in a class full payment is required upon registration.
- All student cancellations must be received no later than 48 hours before your class meets and you will be placed in the next available session or given a refund in the form of a store gift card.
- In the case of a last-minute cancellation or a no-show we will be unable to issue a refund.
- We reserve the right to cancel a class in the event of instructor illness, low enrollment, and other emergency situations, issuing you a refund in the form of a store gift card.
Please call 850-224-2855 or stop by the shop to sign up!
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| We hope you’ll swing by the shop to see us this month. Look for information regarding the shop’s adoptive family for the Holidays very, very soon!
Fondly,
Hannah Readdick
and the Wooly Bullies |
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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.
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.
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