Classic Elite Knit a Long Update June 11, 2013

June 11, 2013
We're down to the final 3 days.

56 participants
96 projects
58 projects completed
51, 198 yards of yarn in completed projects
29.09 miles of yarn in completed projects


Tami, Sandy from Surf's Up booklet, crocheted in Sanibel yarn


Tina, Rosamund from Mesa booklet, knit in Mesa yarn


Tim, Mia bag from Color by Kristin Book 3, knit in Cricket yarn


Detail, Mia Bag


Tiernie, Textured Scarf from Handmade II booklet, knit in Vail yarn


Tiernie, Swing Tank from Handmade II booklet, knit in Firefly yarn


Tiernie, Short Row Lace Scarf from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves book, knit in Firefly yarn


Nilsa, Swirl Scarf from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves book, knit in Canyon yarn



Classic Elite Knit a Long Update, June 8, 2013

June 08, 2013
7 days to go until prize drawing Friday, June 14, at 7:00 pm

52 Participants
91 Projects
50 Completed projects
44,286 yards of yarn in completed projects
25.16 miles of yarn in completed projects

Enjoy these Knit-a-Long accessories


Molly, Neck Wrap from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves book, knit in Magnolia yarn


Karen, Short Row lace from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves book, knit in Silky Alpaca Lace yarn



Anne, Swirl Lace Scarf from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves book, knit in Soft Linen yarn


Jessica, North Pool bag, from Plum Island booklet, knit in Seedling yarn



Deb, Hooded Wrap, from Handmade I booklet, knit in Alpaca Sox yarn


Susan, Diagonal Wrap from Handmade I booklet, knit in Chalet yarn


Classic Elite Knit a Long Sweaters, June 8, 2013

June 08, 2013
Enjoy these lovely sweaters from the spring Knit-a-Long

Nilsa, French Meadow Cardie, from Maple Hill Farm booklet, knit in Provence yarn.


Jan, Emerson Rocks lace cardie, from Plum Island booklet, knit in Seedling yarn


Nancy, Rosamund shell from Mesa booklet, knit in Mesa yarn



Lisa, Felted Coat, from Handmade I booklet, knit in Giselle yarn


Diana, Rising Sun Shell, from Boardwalk booklet, knit in Classic Silk yarn







Regenerated Dr. Who Scarf

June 04, 2013

Dr. Who scarf awaiting 2 new June colors of Liberty Wool Print to be spliced in.

Fans of the hit British TV Series “Doctor Who” may know that a Doctor Who scarf refers to the trademark accessory worn by the Doctor as played by actor Tom Baker from 1974 to 1981.   The scarf was exceedingly long, wrapping around his neck and sweeping the floor.  It was knit in easy garter stitch in colorful stripes of varying widths.

 

One of the driving forces of Doctor Who is “regeneration.”  Instead of dying, the Doctor can just turn himself into a new man.  This works well when the lead actor wants to move on to another project but the show needs to keep on going.  The new Doctor shares the memories and abilities of the previous Doctors, but looks different and has a different personality.  The show is currently on Doctor 11. 

We’re calling our scarf the Regenerated Doctor Who Scarf.  It shares the length and easy to stitch qualities of the previous scarf, but it has a different color personality.  Our scarf uses all 12 new colors of Liberty Wool Print by Classic Elite Yarns.  Two new colors arrived each month, January through June. We began with 80 stitches and worked two rows with one of the January colors in a knit 2, purl 2 rib.  We then worked 2 rows of the next January color.  We continued alternating 2 rows from one ball and 2 rows from the other until the yarn ran out.  The two February colors were spliced in,* then the two March colors, and so on.  We’re still stitching up the two colors that arrived at the beginning of June.  The completed scarf should measure about 120 inches.  

 

We have kits of the 12 new colors of Liberty Wool Print ready and waiting for you to begin your Regenerated Doctor Who Scarf. 

 

*Ask us for a quick demo of our favorite splicing method, Russian Join.  We also have a handout to share with you on this very useful method of joining in a new yarn.



Classic Elite Knit a Long 10 days to go

June 04, 2013
51 participants
87 projects
38 completed projects
35,020 yards of yarn
19.9 miles of yarn

10 days to go till the prize drawing on Friday, June 14, at 7 pm


Kim, Lace Shrug from cover of Handmade II, knit in Firefly (modeled by Leslie)


Angela, Fortress Shawl from Domino booklet, knit in Firefly yarn


Donna, Triangle Shawl from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves book, knit in Wool Bamboo yarn


Geri, Atlas shell from Atlantis booklet, knit in Classic Silk


Judie, Azul hooded cardie from Surf's Up booklet, crocheted in Classic Silk


Cindy, Sandy Point shawl from Plum Island booklet, knit in Seedling yarn


Susan, Lace Shrug from cover of Handmade II booklet, knit in Firefly yarn.  Oh wait, Susan, you can't be in the knit-a-long drawing because you are an employee.  She will be teaching this lovely piece as part of our class schedule for Summer 2013.

Sanquhar Gloves, class with Beth Brown-Reinsel

May 25, 2013
Beth Brown-Reinsel is internationally known and respected for her teaching and research into European knitting traditions.  She'll be teaching Sanquhar Gloves at Sheep's Clothing the weekend of July 5, 6, and 7.  Optional classes to prepare for the weekend with Beth are available beginning next Saturday, June 1, 2013.  We'll use these dates to review fair isle skills and work our swatch and homework.  We hope you can join us for this special immersion weekend in glove making technique.  Details in pdf below or call 219-462-1700.
CLICK HERE for Sanquhar Gloves, class with Beth Brown-Reinsel

Classic Elite Knit a Long Update May 25, 2013

May 25, 2013
21 days left to finish your project for the Classic Elite Spring 2013 Knit-a-Long.  The prize drawing will be on Friday evening, June 14, at 7:00 pm. 

51 people are participating
84 projects
32 projects are done
29, 348 yards of yarn are in the finished projects
16.68 miles of yarn
293 tickets are in the jar for the prize drawing


Lisa, Leona from the Mesa booklet, knit in Mesa yarn


Jessica, Leona from the Mesa booklet, knit in Mesa yarn


Judy, Happy Wren cardigan from Bird's Nest booklet, knit in Cricket


Claudia, sleeveless version of Great Bay pullover from Plum Island booklet, knit in Seedling 

Classic Elite Knit a Long Lace

May 25, 2013
Lace, Lace and more Lace


Susan, cover lace shrug from Handmade II, knit in Firefly


Mary Ellen, Textured Scarf from Handmade II, knit in Vail.  Simple seed stitch has never looked more beautiful!


Linda, Lace Wrap from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves book, knit in Vail


Beth Linda, Cowl from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves book, knit in Classic Silk


Peggy, detail from Fortress Shawl from Domino booklet, knit in Firefly


Peggy, full shawl, Fortress from Domino booklet, knit in Firefly