June 2011 Wooly Bulletin
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
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‘classes’ Archive
April 2011 Wooly Bulletin
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
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Greetings!
Spring is officially in the air - or is that pollen? We have some fun classes lined up for April - fresh projects and fresh techniques. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is just around the corner in May and you could make a perfect gift in a few of these classes. Call the shop and we’ll get you signed up! Look out for another announcement to follow shortly highlighting the events surrounding Wooly Bully’s 5th Birthday this April!
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Belted Man Sweater
Friday, April 1, 12-4pm Join us in making this handsome belted garment. While modeled by a man, a classic silhouette like this would work with any figure! You choose between a sleeved or vested version. Small touches like buttons, wide belt loops, and caboose-camouflaging tunic length make this pattern a winner. This class is not to be missed! FREE
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Slip of a Thing Felted Bag
Monday, April 11 and 18, 6-8pm
In this two part class, we’ll construct a cute, colorful felted bag. This little bag uses slip stitch knitting to create a two-color design. You’ll learn about the mechanics of machine felting wool and you’ll get to experience the thrill of watching your knitted piece transform before your eyes! (It almost feels like you’re doing something bad!) Did I mention mistakes seem to disappear during the felting process? It really does all come out in the wash! Finish with an i-cord or ribbon straps. We prefer using Noro Kureyon for an especially pretty effect! $30.
Supplies: 4 balls of Noro Kureyon (2 balls in 2 colors), US 13 circular needle 16" in length
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Sagebrush Shrug
Tuesday, April 12 and 19, 6-8pm
This charming shrug is a quick Springtime project knit flat in one piece. It features a nice lace pattern suitable for a beginning lace project. Erica will cover several techniques indispensable to the intermediate level knitter including a provisional cast-on, picking up stitches, grafting stitches together, and using a "lifeline" while knitting lace, $30. Supplies: 250-280 yards DK or light worsted weight yarn, US 7 needles ( for lace body), US 5 24" circular needle (ribbing of body), US 5 DPNS (ribbing around arms) The shop sample was completed in Mirasol’s Sawya, a cotton, silk and alpaca blend that’s wonderful to work with!
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Intro to Entrelac
Wednesday, April 13 and 20, 6-8pm Entrelac - French for interwoven. Entrelac creates the illusion of knitted bands woven like a basket. Entrelac is so intriguing - is it woven? Is it seamed? No! This technique is not only fun to work but creates a striking finished effect that is certainly worth the effort. This project can involve lots of turning so we’ll learn a trick that will always keep the right side facing you, eliminating the need to turn.You have the option of fashioning a scarf, a shawl or a pillow in this two-part class. The entrelac design really pops when using a yarn with long color repeats such like Noro Silk Garden, Noro Taiyo, or any of the Kauni yarns, $30.
Supplies for scarf: 480 yards light worsted to DK weight yarn (4 balls Noro Silk Garden or 2 balls Noro Taiyo), US 8 needles
Supplies for shawl: 1150 yards light worsted to DK weight yarn (10 balls Noro Silk Garden or 5 balls Noro Taiyo), US 8-10 needles Supplies for pillow: 500 yards light worsted to DK weight yarn (5 balls Noro Silk Garden, 3 balls Noro Taiyo), US 7-8 needles
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Learn to Knit Continental
Monday, April 25, 6-8pm While every style of knitting has its own merits and weaknesses, there are some differences that set Continental knitting apart from the English style. Continental knitting requires fewer hand movements to form each stitch and can 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. Come and mix it up with us, $15. Supplies: bring some worsted weight, pale colored yarn, straight and 16" circular needles (needles appropriately sized for working with worsted weight yarn)
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Cabled Baby Hat
Saturday, April 9, 11-1pm Supplies: ~65 yards worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 16" circular needle, US 7 or 8 DPNs, cable needle or extra DPN
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Hannah Readdick and the Wooly Bullies
November and December 2010 Bulletin
Thursday, November 18th, 2010
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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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March 2010 Wooly Bulletin
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
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October 2009 Bulletin!
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
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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.
August/September Wooly Bulletin!
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
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August/September ‘09 Wooly Bulletin
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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!
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. The more detailed aspects of the Lizard Ridge project will be posted on the Wooly Bully website shortly.
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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: 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!
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Hannah Readdick and the Wooly Bullies
July 2009 Update!
Friday, July 10th, 2009
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Can I just brag for a moment?
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009Dear Bully,
I had a really great experience, recently. Like all great experiences, it was accomplished with a fair bit of nerves, a lot of mental swearing, and the need for a cold beer and an enchilada afterwards, but that’s the price you pay, you know?
I just taught my first class. I know! It was the Grrlfriend Market Bag (Ravelry link). I’m not going to lie to you, the first hour of the first class was one of the most (as my mother always puts it) character building experiences of my life. There were a lot of DPNs hitting the floor, is all I’m saying, and a lot of curses muttered under people’s breath. My students were incredibly patient with me, and I did my best to live up to their patience. I am, shall we say, frequently opinionated about some things. I had to learn to take a step back and remember to say "well, this is how I did it, but if that’s the way that works for you, then that’s the way you should do it." I had to rip back some truly impressive tangles.
But you know what? By the second class, everything was coming together.
It might have helped that the air conditioning was working again, but all of a sudden? People were actually having fun. We remembered that we actually like knitting, that we do it because we enjoy it. That they were taking the class because they wanted to learn something new, and that I actually was there because I wanted to teach it. Um. And Marianne was definitely having more fun than most.
These pictures were of the bags that were actually finished that evening, and I hope to get some more to add as some of my other (fantastic) students complete theirs.
(I love how Carol looks like she has the ultimate knitting halo here.)
(Kim looks really proud here, doesn’t she?)
Thanks to all of my wonderful students, who were more patient with me and themselves than I had any right to expect.
Love,
Emily
May ‘09 Wooly Bulletin!
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
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!
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