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. 

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. 

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

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. 

Moss, Fern, and Shale–3 new yarns designed by Teva Durham.

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. 

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

Why was the sheep such a nervous passenger? Because the driver was a sheep at the wheel.

Why did the sheep refuse to change direction? Because the sign said, “No Ewe Turns.”

Why are sheep such poor spellers? Because they are always trying to pull the wool over their i’s.

Why do sheep love the springtime? Because it is the season of shear delight.

Why did the sheep cross the road? We really don’t know.

“Veil dyed superwash” is how the Dream in Color people describe their 100% merino hand dyed yarn. Classy knits at 4.5 stitches per inch and Smooshy is ideal for socks at 6.5 to 8 stitches per inch. The veil dyeing process means that Dream in Color works up without any unintended patterning or pooling of color. We think this will make it the perfect choice for our next pair of socks, the Bellocq Stocking, from the Stitch Diva.

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.