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Classes beginning week of April 16

April 11, 2012

Create your own Noni bag in a class beginning Wednesday, April 18 at 7 pm. 



Velynda class begins Tuesday, April 17 at 7 pm.  This spring cardie design from Chic Knits features a wider neckline for warmer weather and a small cable design up the fronts and back. 



Entrelac Mitten class will begin Monday, May 7 at 4 pm.  Prior entrelac experience is a must for this class.  There is still time to get that experience in a basic Entrelac class beginning Monday, April 16 at 4 pm while making a lush scarf or shawl.  




Upcoming Classes, Early April 2012

April 06, 2012





Kate will teach her Caterpillar-to-Butterfly

Scarf or Cowl beginning on Saturday, April 14, at 10:30 am.  Tempo by FDC is Kate’s choice for this project that uses planned columns of dropped stitches to create open areas and fringe. 




Heidi will teach the Chic Knits Mondo Cable Cardi, Pulli, or Vest beginning  Wednesday, April 11 at 7 pm.  There are many yarn options for this project, but we’re liking the look of the Pulli in brand new Lilly by Tahki.   The vest in Classic Silk by Classic Elite will be comfortable all summer long. 

 



Start your Crazy Stitch crochet triangular shawl with BJ in a one-day class on Saturday, April 14, at 1:00 pm.  This Victorian era stitch works up beautifully in a lightweight Noro. 


Call 219-462-1700 to register. 

Newbie Classes Spring 2012

April 01, 2012

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Classes Spring 2012

April 01, 2012

CLICK HERE for Classes Spring 2012

Classic Elite Yarns KAL (knit-a-long) Spring into Summer 2011

April 06, 2011

One lucky Sheep’s Clothing customer will win a $100 gift basket provided by Classic Elite Yarns.

 

KAL Raffle Rulz:

·     Complete a design from any Spring 2011 Classic Elite booklet.

·     Project must use a minimum of 2 balls of yarn.

·     Use Classic Elite yarn purchased at Sheep’s Clothing.

·     Sign up by May 10, 2011.

·     Complete your project by July 31, 2011.

·     Save all your labels.

·     Give us permission to photograph your project and send photo to Classic Elite Yarns. 

 

Your name will be in the raffle 1 time for each 100 yards of yarn used in the project. 

So—if you complete a project that uses 200 yards, your name will be in the raffle 2 times.  However if you complete a 1500 yard project, your name will be in 15 times. 

 

Participants can connect with each other and get help with their projects at Early Bird Knitters, Nite Owl Knitters, Wednesday Morning Open Knit, or anytime during shop hours you’d like to knit with us for a bit.

 

Thanks to Classic Elite Yarns for creating this fun event. 

 

PS:  Sheep’s Clothing will be adding some more prizes to the pot. 

Super Bowl Sunday Knitting Escape, February 6, 2011

January 30, 2011
Let knitting be your pre-game event.  Enjoy an afternoon of knitting with friends away from TV noise.  You'll still be home in time to enjoy the big game with your family. 

Spinning, Friday, January 28, 2011, 4 to 7 pm

January 26, 2011
Bring your spinning wheel to Sheep's Clothing this Friday and enjoy a few peaceful hours of spinning time. 

Interested in spinning?  Come and watch and get questions answered.  Try your hand at the drop spindle with our resident expert, Heidi.



Lucy Neatby: October 8, 9, & 10, 2010

September 09, 2010
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.





Early Fall 2010 Classes

September 07, 2010
CLICK HERE for Early Fall 2010 Classes

Vogue Knitting Early Fall 2010 Trunk Show

August 19, 2010
Come and see garments from the early fall issue of Vogue Knitting Magazine. They will be at the shop through Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

Crab Stitch Crochet, Saturday, August 7, 2010

August 03, 2010
Crab Stitch, also known as Shrimp Stitch, is a great edging stitch for both knit and crochet pieces. It is simply a row of single crochet worked in a backwards direction. Join us Saturday between 10 am and 2 pm to get acquainted with this very useful stitch.

Casting Off, Saturday, July 31, 2010

July 27, 2010
Russian Bind Off Purl Two Together Bind Off Knit Two Together Bind Off Sewn Bind Off Two Stitch I-cord Bind Off We'll be demonstrating these on Saturday between 10 am and 2 pm. Please join us for this free workshop.

Cast On, Saturday, July 24, 2010

July 23, 2010
We'll start at the very beginning with our free workshop this week.  Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm and practice different ways of casting on.  Every knitter needs to know more than one. Some of our favorites to share with you will be long tail, knitted cast on, cable cast on, Norwegian sock cast on, and crochet cast on.

Spinner's Night, Friday, July 23, 2010

July 23, 2010
Heidi, Kate, and guest spinners from the area will be operating their spinning wheels between 3 and 8 pm. Come and see how yarn is made and try it yourself with a drop spindle.

Tapestry Crochet, Saturday, July 17, 2010

July 15, 2010
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

July 4th 2010 hours

July 03, 2010
Saturday, July 3: 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, July 4: Closed Monday, July 5:  noon to 7 pm

Linen Stitch Workshop, Saturday, July 3, 2010

July 02, 2010
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.

Buttonhole Workshop, Saturday, June 26, 2010

June 25, 2010
Details make the difference in your finished project.  Use our yarn and needles to practice our favorite one row buttonhole.  It will soon be your favorite too.  Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm this Saturday for this free workshop.

Throwing Workshop, Saturday, June 19, 2010

June 17, 2010
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.

Mustache to Go, May 7 and 8

May 07, 2010
Blackbird Cafe, at 114 E Lincolnway, in downtown Valparaiso, is offering a free drink to anyone who shows up with a mustache on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, 2010. Sheep's Clothing will give you a free length of wool roving to create your very own fake mustache to wear to Blackbird Cafe. Your mustache can match your hair or your outfit or neither--your choice. Your free drink can be specialty coffee, tea, or any of the vast array of non-alcoholic beverages available at Blackbird. ENJOY!

Tapestry Crochet, Saturday, May 1, 2010

April 29, 2010
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
 

Color Camp April 23 & April 24

April 20, 2010

Color Base Camp starts this Friday evening. By 4 pm on Saturday, campers will have an understanding of Fair Isle, slip stitch, double knit and intarsia.

There are still openings if you would like to join us.  Call 219-462-1700 .

 

Spring Cleaning Sale, April 2010

April 09, 2010
Saturday, April 10, through Saturday, April 17
Enjoy special markdowns on books and yarn:
$1 per ball yarn group
$2 a book group
$5 a book--LARGE selection
40 percent off yarns--LARGE selection
25 cent magazines and leaflets
10 percent off store wide

Vogue Knitting Spring 2010 Trunk Show

March 25, 2010
15 pieces from the current issue of Vogue Knitting Magazine are visiting Sheep's Clothing through Wednesday, March 31.

Hattitudes Trunk Show thru March 6

February 27, 2010
12 hats for you to see from the new book by Cathy Carron.

Yoga-thon for Haiti, Saturday, January 23

January 21, 2010
Yoga instructor (and knitter!) Anna Dorsch, is offering a day of yoga classes to benefit earthquake victims in Haiti. Details here: 
CLICK HERE for Yoga-thon for Haiti, Saturday, January 23

Holly Days, December 4, 2009

November 30, 2009
Join us Friday evening, December 4, beginning at 5 pm, for the following special events: Meet Valparaiso author, Hilda Demuth. She and her sister, Emily Demuth, co-authored Plank Road Summer, Crickhollow Books, 2009 The authors spent summers researching the history of the plank road in their native southern Wisconsin. The result is the story of best friends Katie McEachron and Florence Mather, who experience a new and exciting world one summer as the plank road brings strangers to their dinner tables and the plight of runaway slaves closer to home. www.plankroad.wordpress.com Hear live harp music by Cynthia Shelhart, performing selections from her newly released CD, That Night in Bethlehem, offering listeners a variety of medieval to modern carols, songs and dance tunes, on solo double-strung harp. The CD includes Celtic holiday music of Wales, Ireland, Shetland, and the Isle of Man complements carols from England, France, Germany, Austria, Scandinavia and Appalachia, along with Cynthia's original compositions for the Christmas season. www.cynthiashelhart.com Spinning demonstration: Heidi Yelich and Kate Schroeder will be operating their spinning wheels, turning fleece into yarn. Other happenings in downtown Valparaiso on December 4 can be found at: http://www.valparaisoevents.com/holly days/

Tapestry Crochet, December 11, 2009

November 22, 2009
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.

Class Openings

October 16, 2009

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
CLICK HERE for Class Openings

Spring 2009 Classes

March 11, 2009
CLICK HERE for Spring 2009 Classes

Loop-d-Loop Trunk Show

January 08, 2009
Garments from Teva Durham's Loop-d-Loop Volume 3 are on display at Sheep's Clothing through Monday, January 12.

Holiday Hours

December 08, 2008
Extended hours through December 23.  More time for you to come into work on gifts or to enjoy some quiet time to knit and crochet.  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am to 7 pm Thursday: 10 am to 9 pm Saturday:  10 am to 5 pm Remind your personal Santa about gift certificates from Sheep's Clothing--the gift that is never out of style, never the wrong color, and always appreciated. 

Fall 2008 Classes & Events

September 10, 2008
Classes begin Thursday, September 25 Fashion Show Sunday, November 2 All the details are here:
CLICK HERE for Fall 2008 Classes & Events

Loop-d-Loop Spring 2008 Trunk Show

August 07, 2008
 
All of the designs from Teva Durham's Spring 2008 collection are on display at Sheep's Clothing through Monday, August 18.

Double Stitch, Friday, June 20

June 16, 2008

Erika & Monika Simmons, authors of Double Stitch: designs for the crochet fashionista, will be at Sheep's Clothing on Friday, June 20, from 4 to 7 pm.
Erika & Monika produce diva crochet garments for upscale ready to wear. Interweave Press has published a book of their designs for all of us to enjoy.

• Meet Erika & Monika
• See a mini diva crochet trunk show
• Get your book autographed
• Bring out the crochet diva in you!

Double Stitch on Chicago NBC TV

Closed June 4 through 7, Open Monday, June 9, 10am

June 04, 2008

We will be closed Wednesday, June 4, through Saturday, June 7, while we all attend our yarn trade show in Columbus, Ohio. We'll be taking classes and coming home with fresh ideas to share with you. We'll be open for business again on Monday, June 9, at 10 am.

Trunk Show: Teva Durham Fall 2007 Collection

May 19, 2008


15 items from the Loop-d-Loop Fall 2007 collection will be on display at Sheep's Clothing until May 26.

Check out the details on the Peasant Blouse. Teva laces Fern, a wool ribbon yarn, through the cables and around neck and cuff.

Trunk Show: Felt Forward

May 19, 2008


16 items from Felt Forward by Maggie Pace will be on display at Sheep's Clothing through Monday, June 16.
Novel uses of knitted felt include the Frida Lights.

Rosaleen Hegarty: Irish Cable Knitting: April 25

April 15, 2008
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, April 4, 5, 6

March 21, 2008
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

 

 

Bag Style Trunk Show

March 21, 2008
March 24 through March 31

8 sample pieces from the book, Bag Style, edited by Pam Allen and Ann Budd of Interweave Press will be on display at the Sheep's Clothing.

Closed for Moving Day-January 19

January 12, 2008
On Saturday, January 19, we will be closed so that we can move to our beautiful new location at 60 W. Lincolnway. We will be open for business at our new location on Monday, January 21.

A Tale of Two Pigs, Knitting by Kids Show, opening Oct. 20

October 19, 2007
 
Amanda began her youthful knitting adventure by knitting the pig on the left.  Tracy, our talented staff person, knit the pig on the right.   Amanda's pig helps us remember the joy we felt when we first learned to make something.  Tracy's pig helps us remember that however sophisticated we become in our craft, we can still enjoy simple, clever projects. 

Amanda Helmerich and her twin sister Sara have astonished us with their knitting and crochet output.  We are celebrating their accomplishments with a show of their combined works, which will be on display at the shop from Saturday, October 20, through Saturday, October 27.  You can meet Sara and Amanda at our opening celebration on Saturday, October 20, from 10:00 am to noon.  
Tails of Two Pigs
 

Selvedge Magazine

September 10, 2007

We are pleased to offer Selvedge, a magazine published in the UK, featuring lush photography and inspiring articles about people creating in fiber and fabric.  Especially useful if you plan to travel to the UK.

Loop -d- Loop yarn is here

August 19, 2007
Moss, Fern, and Shale--3 new yarns designed by Teva Durham.

Maggie Jackson Trunk Show

August 02, 2007
3 large boxes full of Maggie garments have just arrived. They will be here through Wednesday, August 8. It is the perfect opportunity to plan your fall Maggie knitting project. Come look to your heart's content and try on anything that you like. Our mannequin is wearing the cover piece from Maggie's Fall 2007 collection.

NOK: Night Owl Knitters

July 23, 2007
Join us Friday, 7:00 pm, July 27 for the first meeting of Night Owl Knitters. It's the evening version of EBK: Early Bird Knitters. Knit or crochet with old friends and soon to become friends. Sheep's Clothing staff will be available for help with your project.Night Owl Knitters will be meeting two Fridays per month.Admission: FREE

Bulletin Board

  • Classic Elite Knit-a-Long: Friday, May 11, 5 pm
  • Owls: Fri., May 11, 7 pm-- Birds: Sat., May 19, 8 am
  • Classic Elite KAL May 10: 79 people, 124 projects-- 33 projects, 25,626 yards done

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