Winter 2014

Sheeps Clothing
60 West Lincolnway Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-462-1700

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February 2 1pm to 4pm

Gather with your knitting friends for a pre game knitting party.

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Hats

Socks
Nell Hat Flapper Hat
The cover hat from Laura Irwins book, Boutique Knits, has become a customer favorite. The accessory projects from this book are heavily inspired by flapper era fashion. This cloche style hat has a hint of slouch shaping on one side about the accent ruffle to position jauntily over your ear. In the process of making this great hat, youll learn to pick up stitches flawlessly. Thursday 4 to 6 pm Jan 30, Feb 6, 13 $40 plus supplies Teacher: Kate Fresco by Classic Elite is a yarn that was designed with Fair Isle color stranded knitting in mind. Amy Lobergs Nell hat from the booklet, Alpine Forest, features a band with simple diagonals in two colors. The band is lined with an extra layer of knitting that will keep your ears toasty warm in the coldest of weather. Saturday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Jan 25, Feb 1, 8 $40 plus supplies Teacher: Heidi

Socks:Toe Up
This sock is an exact upside down version of the cuff down sock. Begin at the toe with a figure 8 double-sided cast on and immediately start increasing for the foot. Turn the heel and knit the cuff to desired length and finish with a non-binding cast off. Monday 5 to 7 pm Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10 $50 plus supplies Teacher: Heidi

Beth Brown-Reinsel
July 19 and 20
Mark your calendars for another great weekend with Beth. We so appreciate her gentle teaching and deep knowledge of European knitting traditions. The topic for our weekend with Beth will be announced later. Her class topics can be found at her website, knittingtraditions.com.

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ScarvesandShawls
Racing Raindrops
One session will be all you need to get a happy start on this extended triangle scarf. Debbie will make sure that you are comfortable with the shaping and beadwork. The beads will indeed look like droplets of rain clinging to the edge of your scarf. Youll meet again after a couple of weeks to learn the blocking process needed to bring out the beauty of this piece. You are welcome to use our blocking supplies to block your scarf. Thursday 7 to 9 pm Feb 27 and Mar 20 $25 plus supplies Teacher: Debbie

Pinna Pompon Scarf

A quirky color combination gives this crescent shaped shawl / scarf from Classic Elite its signature look. Four colors of Chesapeake are worked in garter stitch pin stripes. Youll enjoy knitting the mini tassels when you learn knitted cast on and modified conventional bind off. The last row will be a bobble bind off adding a touch of whimsy to this design that will look great with denim. Tuesday 3 pm OR 7 pm Jan 28, Feb 11, 25 $40 plus supplies Teacher: Paula

Kirstin Lace Shawl

Heidi has been happily knitting her way through the designs in Alpine Forest, a booklet by Amy Loberg for Classic Elite Yarns. All the

pieces are done in Fresco, an exceptionally soft sport weight yarn. Shes eager to help you make your own Kirsten shawl. This piece features two simple lace patterns and a fun variation on the triangular shawl shape with two miters instead of one. This makes the back square instead of pointed and allows the shawl to sit comfortably on the shoulders. Wednesday 7 to 9 pm Jan 22, 29, Feb 5 $40 plus supplies Teacher: Heidi

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Irish AranKnitting
Irish Aran Cabled Scarf
This class is step one to achieving your goal of knitting Irish Aran sweaters. Well begin the scarf by following row by row directions. Then, when you are comfortable with the basic pattern, Debbie will give you the opportunity to knit the Irish way. Debbie learned this method from Rosaleen Hegarty who manages a group of production knitters in Ireland. This method teaches you to see the flow of your stitches freeing you from row by row directions. Once you learn this method, youll be ready to tackle full sweater projects. Youll also find yourself applying the lessons learned to all your knitting projects. Saturday 1 to 3 pm Jan 25, Feb 1, 8 $40 plus supplies Teacher: Debbie

Irish Aran Cables: Lumber

Knitters who have completed the Irish Aran crew are ready for the lumber. Thats the Irish term for cardigan. Youve done your preparation work step by step in Debbies scarf, hat, and crew classes and will be able to concentrate on the new challenges of perfect pockets and flawless button bands. Monday 5 to 7 pm Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, Mar 3, 10, 17 $70 plus supplies Teacher: Debbie

Irish Aran Cabled Hat

Step two on your Aran journey-make an Irish Aran hat to match your scarf. You will learn how the size of the diamond motif determines the size of the hat, and how to let the diamond shape guide the decreases for the crown of the hat. Saturday 1 to 3 pm March 1, 8 $30 plus supplies Teacher: Debbie

Spinning
Friday 4 to 6 pm
January 24 February 28 March 28

Spinners are invited to bring their wheels and spin. Its a great opportunity to get your questions answered. Interested in Spinning?

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First Thursday of every month Downtown Valparaiso restaurants

Drop spindle demonstrations.

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BeginnerClasses
Learn to knit by making swatches of basic stitches. Emphasis is placed on learning to read your stitches so that you can become a confident knitter. Class also includes a taste of lace and cables. Saturday 8 to 10 am Jan 18, 25 Feb 1, 8 Tuesday 7 to 9 pm Jan 21, 28 Feb 4, 11 Friday Wednesday 1 to 3 pm 7 to 9 pm Feb 7, Feb 12, 19, 26 14, 21, 28 Mar 12

Knitting for Beginners

Knit Beginner Project

This hat and scarf combination gives beginners opportunity to practice and polish their basic skills. Youll learn to use circular and double pointed needles while making the hat. The hat will also be your introduction to multi gauge patterns, which allow you to make the same design in many different kinds of yarn. The scarf combines the cables and other stitches you learned in Knitting for Beginners so that you can keep learning to read your stitches and have something beautiful to wear. Saturday 8 to 10 am Feb 15, 22 Mar 1 Tuesday 7 to 9 pm Feb 18, 25 Mar 4 Friday 1 to 3 pm Mar 7 14, 21 Wednesday 7 to 9 pm Mar 19, 26 Apr 2

$60 includes yarn, needle, book, & toolkit

Crochet for Beginners

Begin your crochet future with a set of 3 classes designed to get you comfortable with the basic crochet stitches. You will begin with the classic granny square and a scarf. Basic finishing skills for crochet fabrics will also be included. Tuesday 7 to 9 pm Jan 21 Feb 4, 18 Saturday 8 to 10 am Feb 8, 22 Mar 8

$40 plus supplies

Crochet Beginner Project

Graduates of Crochet for Beginners will increase their skill base while making a lattice stitch scarf and felted coasters. Skills emphasized will be chart reading, foundation rows, magic circle beginning, and working in a spiral. Tuesday 7 to 9 pm Mar 4, 11, 18 Saturday 8 to 10 am Mar 22, 29 Apr 12 $40 plus supplies

$60 includes yarn, hook, & booklet

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SweaterProjects
Carries Wrap
Sally Mellville created this design at the behest of her daughter who saw a similar sweater worn by Carrie of Sex in the City fame. It is a cocoon shape with an elliptical hem. This sweater has been flattering on everyone who has tried it on. The fit principle is that the garment is fitted in the shoulder area, slightly shaped in the midriff area, and more generous in the hip area. Its done in a bulky yarn which makes it a quick knit. The shaping details keep the knitting interesting. Our first version is done in Blackthorn by Classic Elite. Other great yarns for this project will be super soft Kodiak by Berroco. You can build your own tweed by holding together 2 contrasting strands of Cascade 220. Sprout by Classic Elite would also make a great cotton version of this wearable design. Monday 1 pm OR 7 pm Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 $60 plus supplies Teacher: Paula

Merle
Merle is a top down raglan cardigan from Norah Gaughans Volume 13. The front opening is trimmed by a band of Norahs signature cables. It is done in Berroco Elements, a lightwight and airy yarn. Due to the unusual structure of Elements, the color pools in the recesses of the cables giving a very rich and dramatic look to the panels. It would be equally lovely in Blackstone Tweed. Wednesday 1 to 3 pm Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 $60 plus supplies Teacher: Susan

Einstein Coat
This design by Sally Melville is suitable for beginning knitters, but experienced knitters may enjoy it as well. It is a roomy design executed in the knit stitch only with minimal sewing and finishing. Your teachers extensive experience with this design will insure you a genuinely wearable, stylish coat. Youll work with Kate on an independent study basis, meeting with her when you are ready for your next step. Independent Study $60 plus supplies Teacher: Kate

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Thursday nights Open until 9 pm.

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Baby & Toddler Moc-A-Socs
It is hard to resist the charm of these all in one footwear designs for babies and toddlers. Sue will guide you through your choice of three designs by Bekah Knits. Moc-a-Soc is perfect for little boys. The Merry-Jane and Sweet-Pea are for little girls. These designs are booties with sock cuffs-onesies for baby feet. Make a pair for the little one in your life or to have on hand for a last minute baby gift. Saturday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm March 15, 22 $25 plus supplies Teacher: Susan

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Trapeze Sweater
Brooke Nico is a prolific lace designer. We are especially enjoying her Trapeze Sweater that appeared in Knitters magazine last fall. This top down raglan swing shape is a formula that flatters most women. The simple lace creates a fluid fabric that will remind you of Eileen Fisher. Our first version is done in Koigu. Firefly by Classic Elite and Silky Wool by Elsbeth Lavold are also great choices for this piece. We are eagerly awaiting the January arrival of Bella Lino, a new linen and rayon blend by Classic Elite, to begin yet another version of this great sweater. Wed love to help you with your Trapeze during any of our open knitting times.

Zebra Felted Tote

Susan Brobst has designed a fabulous learn to knit Fair Isle piece. Its a felted tote in an animal print pattern. The secret to becoming good at this type of knitting is to practice, practice, practice. The felting process will camouflage the unevenness that is typical for beginning Fair Isle knitters. There will be no need to correct mistakes in following the chart because the zebra stripes are very forgiving. There is also no reason that your zebra tote cant be in two bright contrasting colors of your choice instead of the familiar black and white. There will be some homework before the first class. Saturday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Feb 22, Mar 1, 8 $30 plus supplies Teacher: Susan
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Liberty Wool Afghan Club

Classic Elite Yarns will be sending us two new colorways of Liberty Wool Print each month, January through June. Well hold a ball of each new color for you as it arrives. Youll crochet a granny square from each ball. Come June, you will have 12 completed squares. Well meet to crochet our 12 squares together and make a border to finish our throw. January through June $10 plus supplies

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60 West Lincolnway Valparaiso, IN 46383

219-462-1700
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M-Tu 12 to 7 Wed. 10 to 7 Thur. 12 to 9 Fri. 12 to 7 Sat. 10 to 5
Teachers: Heidi Yelich, Susan Brobst, Kate Schroeder, Debbie Teibel, Paula Strietelmeier, BJ Licko-Keel Design: Kristina Rost, Drawings: Susan Childress

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