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.
New! ONline Supersocke 100 Harlekin Collection
75% Superwash wool, 25% nylon for added strength - vibrant colors, self-striping patterns.
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?
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!
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??
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!)
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!
