August Wooly Bulletin
Monday, August 9th, 2010
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Five Points Shawl
Sunday, August 15 and 22, 1-3 pm Erica came up with this versatile project - it can worn as a wrap or a shrug. Will this be your first blush with lace? Perfect! The 5 Points Shawl is ideal for a beginner lace project! Additionally, this shawl can easily be completed with just one skein of fingering weight yarn.
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Fair Isle Christmas Stocking
Tuesday, August 17, 24, 31 6-8pm Every year it happens - Christmas rolls around and I see these beautiful stockings and I’m struck with jealously. Why didn’t I think of that five months ago??!! $45, not including cost of supplies.
![]() You’ll have to check out some of our example stockings hanging in the shop!
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Intro to Continental Knitting
Saturday, August 14, 2-4pm While every style of knitting has its own merits and weaknesses, there are some differences that set Continental knitting apart. Continental knitting requires fewer hand movements to form each stitch and can potentially be more efficient - especially for stockinette in the round! Continental knitting utilizes different muscles and postures which can lessen strain and problems associated with repetitive stress. It’s also a helpful skill when doing stranded colorwork.
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Learn to Crochet
Saturday, August 21 and 28, 12-2pm
Learn the basics of crochet in 2 sessions with Jamie. This class is perfect for knitters who would like to add some basic crochet to their arsenal - (think seaming, borders). Crochet comes in handy with lots of knitting projects but it’s also a fantastic and practical stand-alone craft. No experience, no problem, $30.
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Introduction to Estonian Lace
Saturday, Aug. 21 and Sept. 4, 3-5pm Nancy Bush’s latest book Knitted Lace of Estonia has spurred a great interest in the handicraft. Join Maria to for a brief history of this Estonia handcraft, centered around the seaside village of Haapsalu. Estonianpatterns popularize the nupp technique, creation of a small flower bud ![]()
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2 Toe Up Socks - knit at the same time!
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 18, and Sept. 1, 6-8pm 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. ![]()
Love the yarn above? It’s called Unisono and it’s divine! |
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A note about classes…
Please call 850-224-2855 or stop by the shop to sign up!
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We hope you’re having a wonderful summer. Stay cool and don’t forget to hydrate!
Fondly,
Hannah Readdick and the Wooly Bullies
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