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Classic Elite Knit a Long Update May 4, 2013

May 04, 2013

51 Participants
75 Projects
17 Completed projects
9.27 miles of yarn

Prize drawing: Friday, June 14, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Still time to start your Knit-a-Long project

Susan, Sunburst Shawl in Soft Linen

Sarah, Windsong skirt, Soft Linen

Linda, Year Round Book, Chesapeake

Nilsa, Long Sands Cardigan, Sprout

Linda, from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves, knit in Fresco
project

Judy, Ruffled Scarf from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves in Silky Alpaca Lace

Prize drawing jar as of May 1
1 ticket for each 100 yards of yarn in a finished project

Classic Elite Knit a Long Update April 19, 2013

April 19, 2013

45 particpants
66 projects
10 finished projects
~~7.57~~ 6.11 miles of yarn used in finished projects

Long Sands from Fun in the Sun book in Sprout yarn, by Jan

Bergen from Domino book in Firefly yarn, by Val

Mourning Dove from Bird's Nest book in Cricket yarn, by Nilsa

Pullover from Handmade I book in Silky Alpaca Lace yarn, by Val

Felted Coat from Handmade I book in Giselle yarn, by Beth

White Clover from Canyon book in Canyon yarn, by Val

Upcoming Classes

April 05, 2013

Knit and felt your own Noni Bag. Class begins Wednesday, April 10, at 1 pm.

Leaf Lace Ruff begins Wednesday, April 10, at 7 pm. Knitters with previous lace knitting experience will enjoy this piece in Silky Alpaca Lace by Classic Elite Yarns. Design is from the book, Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves, edited by Betsy Perry of Classic Elite Yarns.

Irish Aran Crew begins Thursday, April 11, at 7 pm. This class is open to people who have completed the Irish Aran Scarf and Hat classes.

Details are in our Spring 2013 newsletter.
Call 219-462-1700 to register.

Caterpillar to Butterfly Class

April 03, 2013

Caterpillar to Butterfly class begins this Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 10:30 am. Our favorite yarns for this project are Tempo by Filatura di Crossa and Floret by Berroco. Class will meet again on April 27 when you'll watch your piece of garter stitch knitting morph into a lacey scarf or cowl as you drop stitches on purpose.

Classes Spring 2013

March 21, 2013

CLICK HERE for Classes Spring 2013

Done Projects, Spring 2013 CEY Knit a Long

March 21, 2013

Amended rules to the Classic Elite Yarns Spring 2013 Knit a Long: In addition to designs from the 16 new booklets from CEY for spring, you may also choose projects from the new book, Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves.

Here are the first 3 completed projects:

Rosamund from the Mesa booklet, by Valerie

Atlas from the Atlantis booklet, by Susie

Long Sands from Fun in the Sun, by Deb

Easter Knits

March 13, 2013

Join us next week for some fair isle knitting to welcome spring.

CLICK HERE for Easter Knits

Beginner Classes Spring 2013

March 13, 2013

CLICK HERE for Beginner Classes Spring 2013

Trunk Show with Classic Elite Thursday, March 7, 2013

March 04, 2013

Betsy Perry, owner of Classic Elite Yarns, will be visiting Sheep's Clothing this Thursday, March 7, 2013, from 6 to 8 pm. She's bringing a suitcase with all 60 pieces from the brand new book, Classic Elite Shawls, Wraps, & Scarves, for you to enjoy. Blackbird Cafe will be catering some great food to nibble on. Classic Elite is also providing a door prize. We hope that you can join us for this enjoyable evening.

Heidi, our resident lace expert, will be teaching the Leaf Lace Ruff on page 56 (pictured above) as part of our Spring 2013 schedule. We plan to make many more projects from this delightful book and hope that you will too. Copies will be available for purchase and Betsy will be happy to autograph your copy.

A special message to those of you who have participated in the Classic Elite Spring Knit-a-Long at Sheep’s Clothing either of the past two years: Wear or bring your completed Knit-a-Long piece to show Betsy and we’ll reward you with a 10% off Make Your Own Sale Day Coupon.

Spring 2013 Classic Elite Knit a Long

February 22, 2013

The Spring Classic Elite Yarns Knit-a-Long has begun. The rules are simple:

Select a design from any of the 16 booklets published by Classic Elite for Spring 2013.
A great crochet booklet is included.
Your design must use at least 3 balls of Classic Elite yarn purchased this season.
You must complete your project by Friday, June 14, 7:00 pm.
We'd like your permission to post photos of your completed pieces on our website and to share those photos with Classic Elite.
Your name will go into the raffle one time for each 100 yards of yarn in the finished project.
Classic Elite will provide a knitter's dream goodie basket worth $100.
Sheep's Clothing and other downtown Valparaiso stores will provide other prizes.
You can complete as many projects as you like.

Thursday nights during Night Owl knitting will be a great time to connect with other KAL knitters and check on everyone's progress, or join us anytime during shop hours to work on your KAL project.

A cautionary tale: Said P to her friend L, we don't have to start on our knit-a-long project now because we have "a really long time" to get it done. Sadly, P and L did not finish their projects on time for last year's KAL.