Entrelac class with Heidi begins this Wednesday, February 1, and continues on the 8th and 15th.  Class will meet from 5 pm to 7 pm instead of from 7 to 9.  If this earlier time slot works for you, it's not too late to get into this class.  Please give us a call at 219-462-1700 if you are interested. 

This is a re-posting of the Winter 2012 class schedule.

Join us this Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm and learn the joyful art of mitten crafting.  Your class mitten will be done in bulky yarn.  Your class pattern is multi-size and multi-gauge so in future that you will be able to knit mittens for anyone, child or adult, with any thickness of yarn.  With a little practice, you will never be more than a few hours away from a cozy pair of mittens. 

Our newest version of the Churchmouse Welted Fingerless Gloves is done in Ritratto by S. Charles and Kid Silk Haze by Rowan.  They are perfect to wear at this time of year when the mornings and evenings are chill.  Great to wear as an extra layer over gloves as the weather gets colder. 

Join us this Saturday for All Day Fingerless Gloves class from 9 am to 4 pm.  You'll soon have your own pair or be done with your first holiday gift. 

Call us at 219-462-1700 to register.

Join us this Thursday, 6 to 8 pm, and make your own heart necklace.  Learn needle sculpting to make the heart shape.  Then embellish the surface.  All supplies included in your class fee of $30.  Call 219-462-1700 to register.

Create your version of the airy, open cowl that is the perfect spring 2011 accessory. 

Drop in this Saturday, May 14, 2011, anytime between 10:30 am and 2 pm and try out the new, improved version of our Crochet Moebius Cowl pattern.  You'll create a small sample cowl with all the details, including the counting free, gauge free beginning row.  We'll join into the round with a moebius twist and taper, work a round or two, and practice the tapered ending.  Sheep's Clothing will provide the yarn for your sample.  You just need to bring yourself and your lucky crochet hook-- Size H preferred. 

Our example cowls have been worked in  Cotton Bamboo by Classic Elite, Origami by Berroco, Linsey by Berroco, King by Noro, and Tempo by Filatura Di Crosa.  The pattern can be worked in any yarn with appropriate size hook. 

Crochet Mesh Cowl

Saturday, March 19

Ongoing demos between 10:30 am and 2 pm

Free workshop

Teacher:  Paula

Enjoy a quick crochet romp through one of our new spring yarns and you’ll soon be wearing your cowl with a built in twist.

You’ll use scrap yarn to work a mini version of the chainless first row and join into round with a moebius twist. 

Once you are past this point, it’s just one long continuous spiral of chain one, double crochet in the next big space to the end. 

Solomon’s Knot Cowl

Saturday, March 26

10am to 2:30pm

$40 plus supplies

Registration required

Teacher:  BJ Licko-Keel

Enjoy a precision crochet project with fine tuned details that are a feature of all BJ patterns. Choose from a variety of DK and light worsted weight yarns to create a spring cowl with just a touch of warmth for this transitional time of year.  Solomon’s Knot is a beautiful vintage stitch pattern that uses an extended single crochet to create an airy, open look..  You’ll control the height of the stitch to create shape in your cowl and a crocheted bead to stabilize the center of the stitch. 

Adventurous crocheters will find this to be a quick and easy project.

 

 

The Sheep's Clothing Winter 2011 class schedule includes several brand new classes:

Paintbox Scarf is a double knitting project introduced to us by Lucy Neatby when she was a guest teacher at our shop last fall.  All the versions below are knit in Kauni Effektgarn.  Debbie's version is bold, with teal against rust.  Paula's version is crayon bright.  Heidi's version is a gentle rainbow. 








The Entrelac Tabard from Rosemary Drysdale's new book on entrelac knitting is another new class.  One session will begin on Monday, January 17, at 1 pm.  Another session, not published in the newsletter, will begin on Saturday, January 15, at 3 pm. 



Check the Winter 2011 newsletter for other new classes and returning classes. 

There are a still a few openings in a special Friday after Thanksgiving edition of Debbie's All Day Mitten class. 
You will use bulky yarn to work through our own mitten pattern.  Most students find that they leave class with at least one mitten completed and a good start on mitten number 2. 
After class you can use your pattern to create mittens with any weight of yarn in any size. 
Consider joining us for class this Friday, November 26, from 1 to 6 pm. 
Cost is $40 plus supplies.
Call Sheep's Clothing at 219-462-1700 to register. 

We are pleased to welcome Lucy Neatby to Sheep's Clothing for a special weekend of classes on her current favorite subject, double knitting. We'll meet Lucy on Friday and see her extensive array of patterns and instructional DVDs On Saturday we'll learn double knitting basics in the morning and begin the Bubbles Scarf in the afternoon--a whimsical piece that will make you smile. On Sunday we'll delve deeper into double knitting and knowledge of our craft.CLICK HERE for Lucy Neatby Flyer Fall 2010 more about Lucy at www.LucyNeatby.com. We hope you can join us. Call Sheep's Clothing at 219-462-1700    to register.

Please join us anytime between 10 am and 2 pm this Saturday for a free tapestry crochet workshop with BJ.  Learn how to crochet with two colors to make a reversible fabric.  We'll provide the yarn and crochet hook for your sample piece. Checkerboard in Koigu KPPPM

Persian Carpet in Ty Dy Sock by K1C2

Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm to try your hand at linen stitch.  It is done by slipping one stitch and knitting the next stitch.  We'll have swatches cast on and ready to put in your hands. Our current project in linen stitch is the Koigu Linen Stitch Scarf, a Churchmouse Classic pattern. This scarf is ideal vacation knitting.  The requirements for vacation knitting would be that the project is not difficult, doesn't take up much space in your suitcase, but it so beautiful that you can't help but do one more row.

We're not talking baseball--we're talking about the English style of knitting that sources the yarn in the right hand. The knitter uses the right hand to "throw" the yarn around the needle to create the new stitch. This tried and true style of knitting can be very efficient when the motion in the right hand is kept to a minimum. If you experience repetitive motion pain when throwing you may want to try other methods of throwing. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm this Saturday for a free workshop geared towards minimizing the amount of motion in the right hand.

This color work crochet technique is very popular in South America.   It is most often used to create firm fabrics for hats and bags.  BJ, our expert crochet resource person, has another take on tapestry crochet.   Her two scarf designs are fluid and drapey for beauty as well as comfort Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm and practice this technique with BJ.   We'll provide your practice yarn. Persian Carpet Tapestry Crochet Scarf worked in Ty Dy Sock by K1C2

Checkerboard Tapestry Crochet Scarf worked in Koigu Mori and Koigu KPPPM
 

Join BJ Licko-Keel on Friday, December 11, 2009, 1 to 4 pm to begin your collection of 6 tapestry crochet holiday coasters.  Learn this two color crochet technique that allows you to crochet in reversible color patterns.

Call 219-462-1700  to register.

Still time to get in on some great classes:  Details here: Fall 2009 Classes
Call 219-462-1700 to register Needle Felted Pumpkin: Saturday, October 17, 1 pm Fair Isle Scarf: Thursday, October 22, 1 pm Irish Aran Scarf:  Thursday, October 22, 1 pm Double Knit Headband: Monday, October 19, 1 pm OR Saturday, October 24, 3 pm Top Down Zip Cardie: Wednesday, October 28, 7 pm Maggiknits: Saturday, October 31, 1 pm Broomstick Crochet Cardigan: Monday, November 2, 7 pm Felt Clogs & Flip Flops: Tuesday, November 3, 7 pm Beginner Project: Saturday, November 7, 10:30 am OR Monday, November 9, 7 pm

Classes begin Thursday, September 25 Fashion Show Sunday, November 2 All the details are here:

Dozens of times over the years people have showed me handknit sweaters purchased in Ireland.  Almost all of those sweaters have looked like the very same sweater:  honeycomb cable up the front and a larger cable framing the honeycomb panel.  I began to fear that the knitters in Ireland had forgotten the richness of their own traditions which included many more stitch patterns and many more ways to arrange those stitches into beautiful sweaters.  We are so grateful to our good friend and customer Carole, who introduced us to Rosaleen Hegarty.  Rosaleen manages Cranaknits, located in the town of Buncrana, in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland.  She manages a group of cottage knitters who take wool home and knit sweaters.  The knitters bring their work in to Rosaleen's factory where a group of highly skilled women assemble and finish the sweaters,  make corrections as needed, and ready the sweaters for shipment to stores. Our staffmember, Debbie, has visited there and witnessed these women correcting mistakes on cable panels with incredible speed. Rosaleen also had a bag of sweaters with her that proved that Irish knitting has not devolved to one sweater with a honeycomb cable up the front.  Rosaleen's knitters knit many different styles--most of which are Rosaleen's original designs.  In fact, the Irish government has hired Rosaleen to teach throughout the country to keep up standards and to encourage innovation within the tradition.  The European Union has also recognized her as a resource on this type of knitting and has hired her to record information that can be archived for future generations.  Join us for an evening with Rosaleen on Friday, April 25th, 2008, 6 to 9 pm.   We will do some cable knitting in genuine Irish aran wool.  We will hear some of her remarkable story, and we will get to see that beautiful bag of finished sweaters, some of which will be for sale that evening only. Cost for the evening will be $25 which will include approximately 2 ounces of Irish wool. Supplies needed will be size 8 needles, circular or straight.Call 219-462-1700  to register.

Maggi Jackson  has  made a life in designing high fashion knitwear.    She works in the traditional linens and wools of her Irish homeland, but  her design style  is definitely not  traditional.   You are invited to join us for an evening of knitting inspiration and Irish humor.  
Friday, April 4
 7:00  pm
Fashion Show
The energy and excitement of a live Maggiknits fashion show will keep you inspired and motivated in your knitting for months to come.  You will be able to try on fashion show garments after the show.  
Fashion Show Fee: $15.00
(may be applied to class fee for Saturday or Sunday)
A drawing will be held for a free class with Maggi


Saturday, April 5
10 am to 4 pm
Beginning with Maggi
Newbies to Maggi's style of knitting will learn the signature stitches from the master herself.  Your class piece can become décor (pillow top or table runner) or the beginning of a scarf.  Class Fee: $80 includes lunch
$20 yarn pack fee

 

Sunday, April
 6 10 am to 4 pm
Ireland to Spain
Matadors, flamenco dancers, and rows upon rows of olive trees—Maggie shows how Spanish influences inspired her new stitches. Discover what you can create just by looking around you. Work samples in 2-colored frilled tubes, colored bobbles, twisted split, and picot tubes, then use your pieces in a shawl, pillow, purse, wall hanging, or as attachments to a sweater. Think outside the box!   This class is intended for knitters with previous Maggi knitting experience.
Class Fee: $80 includes lunch
$20 yarn pack fee
More about Maggi Jackson at www.maggiknits.com

 

 

Thank you Maggie (www.maggiknits.com) for two weekends of inspiring classes. Launch your new Maggie Jackson project in class with Debbie on: Thursday, May 17, 7 to 9 pm Saturday, May 19, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday, May 24, 7 to 9 pm The featured design will be La Alhambra wrap from Squares and Frills, Book 11, but you may work on the Maggie design of your choice. Debbie will be teaching Maggie Jackson classes all summer long Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm and Saturdays, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm beginning on Thursday, June 7.