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Color blocking ... Come visit and in the meantime happy knitting and crocheting!
Three Bags Full knitting studio
Volume No. 11
Issue No. 3
Fall 2013
Dear Fellow Knitters and Crocheters, As we gear up for fall, we are hard at work planning classes, arranging for some guest teachers and working up new samples for the shop. Our annual market for fall yarns was held in June in Columbus, Ohio.
This year Adrienne
accompanied me and it was great fun to have her with me. As it was all new to her, I got to see the show through some fresh eyes. There are always more yarns than you can imagine or buy, more classes than you can take and more activities than you can attend. It is 5 straight days of non-stop go. I have made a number of Market buddies (like train buddies for those who commute). We always make it a point to have dinner or just meet to share the latest happenings in our shops. It really is a great support and is wonderful to exchange ideas and to hear what others are doing.
It
recharges you and helps you prepare for the busy fall/winter season. We eagerly await the arrival of our fall orders. Rowan magazine 54 has arrived to much excitement. It appears I have made August 15 as the target date for many of our new yarns. Please give us a little time to get our shipments entered, priced and on the floor before you expect to see the fall line. It remains extremely reassuring that my favorite companies continue to push the envelope with new fibers and new designs. New companies crop up with exciting new offerings.
The Fibre Company has a new lace weight yarn called Meadow with numerous new shawl patterns, designs from Grace Anna Farrows of The Fine Line fame. They’ve also come out with a new booklet of baby patterns that are irresistible. Lang yarns has both new yarns and great sweater patterns for fall. Color blocking and stitchwork are prevalent in their styles. Rowan certainly doesn’t disappoint us with a new angora yarn and a new striping yarn. Anzula, a hand-dye company, has a fabulous lace weight yarn called Mermaid, a silk and sea cell blend, with which I have great lace knitting plans. Shibui continues to inspire us with their Mix Parties. We’re in the process of planning one. This is an evening where customers have the opportunity to play with the various combinations of their yarns. In essence you are creating the fiber by blending two or more of their great yarns to get the look and the right gauge for a project. They have numerous patterns that allow you to pick and choose. Have I mentioned Habu? Our inventory of Habu fibers has expanded and we have a number of samples on hand.
We have Julie Hoover’s Decalage
pattern which used their stainless fibers along with their fine merino.
I’m predicting that the
Assemblage pattern Kozue which used Habu’s cashmere will be a seaon hit. It appears I am running out of room…. Come visit and in the meantime happy knitting and crocheting! Lynette
Fall 2013 Class Offerings
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE CLASSES Monday Mornings 9: 30 – 11:30 a.m., 10-12 noon and Monday Evenings 7-9 p.m. Session 1: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14
$108/session 1
Session 2: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9
$126/session 2
Tuesday Mornings 10-12 p.m., Tuesday Afternoons 1-3 p.m. and Tuesday Evenings 7-9 p.m.
Session 1: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15
$108/session 1
Session 2: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10
$126/session 2
Wednesday Mornings 10:00-12:00 noon Wednesday Afternoons 1- 3 p.m. Wednesday Evenings 7-9 p.m. Session 1: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16
$108/session 1
Session 2: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11
$126/session 2
Thursday Mornings 10 – 12 p.m., Thursday Afternoons 1-3 p.m. and Thursday Evenings 7-9 p.m.
Session 1: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17
$108/session 1
Session 2: October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12
$126/session 2
Friday Mornings 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Session 1: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18
$108/session 1
Session 2: October 25, November 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13
$126/session 2
FRIDAY KNITTING CLINIC every Friday 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Get that extra assistance you need to help you through a difficult project.
$20/class
PRIVATE CLASSES available. Please call the shop at 847-291-9933. Payment for classes at time of registration reserves your space in a class. If there are not enough
students registered to hold a class, a full refund will be given. A refund less a $10 administrative fee will be given to students withdrawing from a class up to 3 days prior to the class. No refunds will be given after that point. Due to scheduling difficulties, there are no make-up classes.
TEACHER/STUDENT OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday Evening, August 28th 7-9 p.m.
Wine & Cheese & Dessert Come join us for a social evening that allows us to show off the sample projects for classes and allows you to meet our teachers.
PLEASE JOIN US SKILL-BUILDING CLASSES Monday Afternoons 1- 3 p.m.
Session 1: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14
$108/session 1
Session 2: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9
$126/session 2
Tuesday Mornings 10 a.m. -12 p.m. and Tuesday Afternoons 1-3 p.m. Session 1: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15
$108/session 1
Session 2: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10
$126/session 2
Thursday Mornings 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday Afternoons 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. and Thursday Evenings 7-9 p.m.
Session1: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17
$108/session 1
Session 2: October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12
$126/session 2
ADVANCED KNITTING CLASS This class is intended for adventurous intermediate students and beyond, who are interested in adding refined details to your knitting and explore knitting beyond your current comfort zone. Be prepared to open your mind to full explanations, discussions on techniques and modifications to published patterns for improvements in style and fit. Most participants work on individually selected projects. Thursday Evenings 7-9 p.m. Session 1: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17
$120/session 1
Session 2: October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12
$140/session 2
KID’S KNITTING Saturday Mornings 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Session 1: September 7, 14, 21, 28
$72/session 1
Session 3: November 2, 9, 16, 23
$72/session 2
Session 2 : October 5, 12, 19, 26
$72/session 3
PARENT/ CHILD KNITTING
Saturday Afternoons 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Same dates and sessions as Kid’s Knitting
$100/session
CROCHET CLASSES BEGINNING CROCHET Tuesday Mornings 10-12 p.m. Session 1: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15
$90/session 1
Session 2: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 1o
#90/session 2
CONTINUING CROCHET Tuesday Afternoons 4-6 p.m. Session 1: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 15 Session 2: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10
$90/session 1 $126/session 2
CROCHET WORKSHOP
This is a clinic for crocheters who need help on a project. Sign up is class by class. Saturday 12:30-2, September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 9, 23, December 7
$20/class
ADVANCED CROCHET A class for crocheters who have mastered reading patterns and want to tackle more high-level projects Saturday Mornings 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Session 1: September 14, 28, October 12
Session 2: October 26, November 9, 23, December 7
$60/session 1
$80/session 2
PROJECT CLASSES BABY’S SAMPLER BLANKET Tuesday Mornings 10 a.m. -12 p.m. October 1, 8, 15, 22
$80
This blanket will truly be an heirloom for a special baby. It consists of many squares of different
stitchwork patterns. Nancy will have you work on two squares each week. After this four week session, the class will determine if more classes are needed.
MODULAR BABY BLANKET Tuesday Early Evenings 5-7 p.m., September 24, October 1, 8
$60
This blanket is worked by knitting modular squares with a color plan. Each square builds off the previous square. No sewing in the end but many ends to sew in. RAVI JUNIOR Monday Evenings 7-9 p.m., October 14, 21, 28
$60
This is an adorable child’s sweater that teaches a number of knitting techniques: short rows, I-cord edgings as you knit and added on, and picking up stitches. This is a great next step for the intermediate knitter. KNITTED KNEE-HIGH OR THIGH-HIGH SOCKS Saturday Mornings 10-12 a.m., September 21, October 12, 19, November 2
$80
Rowan’s Fine Art book has inspired us to take sock knitting to a whole new level. FIDDLEHEAD MITTENS Tuesday Evenings 7-9 p.m., November 5, 12, 19, 26
$80
This is a fun Fair Isle project that uses Freia, a hand-dyed striping yarn., which enhances the Fair Isle pattern. Students will learn how to use double-pointed needles, basic mitten construction, pattern reading, 2 color knitting and chart reading CABLED HEADBAND Wednesday Afternoons 3-5 p.m., October 2 & 9
$40
This is a great small project to get cabling under your belt (or headband)! STITCHWORK BLANKET
Wednesday Mornings 9:30- 11:30 a.m., September 11, 18, 25, October 2
$80
This will truly be a family heirloom ! Have fun learning the numerous stitch patterns. SANTA HAT OR STOCKING Saturday Afternoons 2-4 p.m., November 9, 16, 23 KNITTED MONSTERS
Saturday Afternoons 3-5 p.m., September 28 & October 5
$60
$40
This is a class for all ages! Kids, teens, college students and grown adults are all making them. KNIT A KAFFE FASSETT GARMENT with Modern Shaping and Style Thursday Evenings 7-9 p.m. Session 1: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17
$120/session 1
Session 2: October 24, 30, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12
$140/session 2
This class targets the intermediate knitter who would like to become more proficient in stranded knitting and intarsia.
MRS. BEETON’S GAUNTLETS Thursday Mornings 10 a.m. – 12 noon, October 3, 10, 31
$60
This is a free pattern from Knitty.com. It’s great for a newer knitter, as it teaches how to use double-pointed needles, shaping and pattern reading. TAILGATE CLASSIC COZY Saturday Afternoons 1-2:30 p.m., September 28 & October 5
$35
Create your own bottle, can or glass cozy. KRISTEN NICHOLAS’ SISTER LOVE STRIPED HAT Monday Mornings 10 a.m. -12 p.m., September 23, 30
$40
This is an adorable colorful child’s hat with fun embellishments. No double-points needed! LEAF LACE SHAWL Monday, October 21, 7-9 p.m.
$25
This class is a great introduction to lace knitting. This shawl can be knit is various weights of yarn. MISAE SHAWL KNIT-A-LONG Wednesday Afternoons 3:30-5 p.m., September 25, October 2, 16
$55
Penny Theo chose this project which uses both color and stitchwork to create a beautiful shawl. THRUM MITTENS Two different sessions of this class will be offered one for knitters with no double-pointed needle experience and one for knitters with double-pointed needle experience Double-pointed knitters’ session: Saturday 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., November 9 No double-point experience session: Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
$35 $55
FUN AND FUNKY KNITS FOR HOME Monday Evenings 7-9 p.m., September 23, 30, October 7, 14
$80
Ever want to knit some furnishings for your home? Let’s say an ottoman, large pillow, chair-cover? This is the class for you! KNIT A BUNNY Ever want to knit a stuffed animal? This is a particularly cute one with a great wardrobe to match! Check out “bunny girl in dotted dress” on Ravelry. Tuesday Evenings 5:30- 7:30 p.m. , November 5, 12, 19
$60
GARDEN GATE SCARF Saturday Mornings 9-11 a.m., December 7 & 14 One of Lynette’s new favorite designers is Yumiko Alexander. This is a great-looking scarf that combines knitting and crochet. Get your hooks and needles out!
$40
SKILLS CLASSES
CONTINTENTAL KNITTING
Monday Evenings 7-9 p.m., September 23 & 30 or November 4 & 11
$40
IMPROVING YOUR KNITTING TECHNIQUES: Zippers, Short Rows, Yarn Substitutions Saturday Afternoons 1-3 p.m., September 28, Oct 5, 12
$60
ENTRELAC CROCHET OR KNIT Two classes will be taught simultaneously, one for knitters, one for crocheters. Saturday Afternoon 1-4 p.m., October 19
$35
CHOOSING COLOR Saturday Morning 10-11:30 a.m., October 5
$20
Have trouble putting colors together? Let Penny share her “secrets” about great color combinations! FIXING MISTAKES Bring a 4” swatch of garter and a 4” square of stockinette left on your needles. Bring a crochet hook and tapestry needle too. Tuesday Evening 7-9 p.m., October 8
$25
FINISHING Learn how to sew seams by weaving, mattress and combination stitches. Attach a button band, make buttonholes and pick up stitches along the edge. Homework: Knit a 4” square in stockinette, a 4” square garter, and a rectangle 2” high by 4” wide in both stockinette and garter. Wednesday Mornings 10-12 a.m., October 2 & 9
$50
FRIDAY KNIT NIGHTS Come join us for a casual evening of hanging out at the shop, knitting, crocheting and enjoying the company of other knitters and crocheters! September 20, October 18, November 22 7-10 p.m.
Please sign up ahead. Space is limited!
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Knitting Studio FALL 2013
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