Monday, July 18, 2011

JULY ~ AUGUST

Vacation Time! The shop will be closing at 2 pm the week of July 18 through July 22. There will be no Monday night knitting on July 18.

JULY

SIP ‘N SOCKS: Monday evenings in July, 6-8 pm


We will continue our rug class (see photo above) with Maggie Fellows - it’s not to late to join us! You will need to order your yarn from the shop and the cost of the class is $10 plus supplies. This class will be repeated later in the year.

SIP & SLIP AFGHAN, PATTERN TECHNIQUES and STITCHES: Monday evenings in July, 6-8 pm
It has been so much fun watching the slip stitch pattern squares unfold! Seeing the color choices everyone has made and seeing the projects develop. The pattern for July will be “Sanquar Check”. If you haven’t already joined us for this yearlong knitting journey, it’s never too late! Contact Suzanne at the shop for more information and to obtain your pattern.

Wednesday Open Knit from 10 till 12. The cost is $5.00 a month (this also covers Monday evenings).

FELTED KNITTING CLASS: Call to set up a time.
Choose felted slippers or a small purse as your project. Cost: $10 plus supplies

BEGINNING KNITTING or BEGINNING CROCHET CLASS: Call to set up a time to learn the basics! Cost: $25 plus supplies. Class size limited to 8

BASIC SOCK CLASS: Call to set up a date and time to learn to make a basic sock. Homework is necessary for this class.
Cost is $15.00 plus supplies.

AUGUST

SIP ‘N SOCKS: Monday evenings in August, 6-8 pm
We’ll put socks aside and work on the “Drops Bolero” short sleeve sweater in seed stitch with cute crochet borders. This is a knit-a-long and will be included in the $5.00 monthly fee. We do ask that you purchase your yarn at the shop and any special orders need to be made by July 18. Pattern is free online. You can see a finished sample of this project in the yarn shop. Please Note: This is not a learn to knit class but rather a knit along where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, lending support as needed.

SIP & SLIP AFGHAN, PATTERN TECHNIQUES and STITCHES: Monday evenings in August, 6-8 pm
August brings us to the “Ladders” pattern. Join us as we work on this fun yearlong knitting project! Instructor: Pam Feldpaush

SIP ‘N KNIT SPIN-IN Saturday, August 27 10am-?
This will be during the Ithaca Fun Festival. Come and spin together at the shop plus enjoy lots of local festivities. If you do not spin, you could bring your knitting or crochet projects! Be sure to check out our lunch and drink specials at The Mayor's Office coffee shop.

BEGINNING KNITTING or BEGINNING CROCHET CLASS: Call to set up a time to learn the basics! Cost: $25 plus supplies. Class size limited to 8

BASIC SOCK CLASS: Call to set up a date and time to learn to make a basic sock. Homework is necessary for this class.
Cost is $15.00 plus supplies.

You will need to pay for most classes at least a week in advance. If class is canceled we will give you a refund. If you cancel at least 3 days before we will refund your money. Call 989-449-4444

Monday, June 6, 2011

JUNE 2011 ~

PLEASE NOTE! Sip 'n Knit will be closing at 2 pm today (June 6) but opening again from 5-8 for the regular Sip 'n Knit Night.

JUNE CLASS SCHEDULE


Crochet Rug. June 13, 20 & 27 from 6-8pm
We will be working on a Crochet Rug taught by Maggie Fellows. For this class you will need to special order you yarn. There will be a wide selection of colors to choose from. Finished Size is 26”by 35”. The cost of this class will be $10.00 plus supplies. Sign up and get you order in for yarn by May 23. Rug is on display at the shop.

Sip ‘N Socks: Monday evenings in June from 6 to 8 pm & Wednesday Open Knit from 10-12am
Cost to participate is $5 for the month, which entitles you to 10% off yarn for the project. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a learn to knit class but rather a knit along where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, lending support as needed.

SIP & SLIP AFGHAN, PATTERN TECHNIQUES and STITCHES: Monday evenings in June, 6-8 pm
June brings us to the Sand Stitch:


Join us as we work on this fun year long knitting project, you can start at any time! Instructor: Pam Feldpaush

BASIC SOCK CLASS: Monday, June 6 & 20 from 6-8 pm
Learn to make a basic sock. Homework is necessary for this class.
Cost is $15.00 plus supplies.

BEGINNING KNITTING AND CROCHETING

KNTTING: June 13, 20, & 27 from 6-8
You will learn how to knit, purl, cast on and off, by making a basic scarf or dish cloth. Cost: $25 plus supplies. Class size limited to 8
CROCHET: June 13, 20 & 27 from 6-8
This is a 3-week class that will introduce newcomers to crochet. You will learn the basic stitches of chain, single crochet, and double crochet. With a little homework, you should be able to complete a scarf by the end of the three sessions. Class size limited to 8. Cost: $25 plus supplies.

You will need to call and pay for classes a week before class is held. If class is canceled we will give you a refund. If you cancel at least 3 days before we will refund your money.

Call 989-449-4444

Monday, March 14, 2011

MARCH & APRIL

MARCH CLASS SCHEDULE

SIP ‘N SOCKS: Monday evenings in March, 6-8 pm
There will be no Sip ‘n Sock pattern in March. Instead we will focus on our Sip & Slip Squares (see description below)

SIP & SLIP AFGHAN, PATTERN TECHNIQUES and STITCHES: Monday evenings in March, 6-8 pm
It has been so much fun watching the slip stitch pattern squares unfold! Seeing the color choices everyone has made and seeing the projects develop….in March we continue with the Three-In-One stitch. If you haven’t already joined us for this year long knitting journey, it’s never too late! Contact Suzanne at the shop for more information and to obtain your pattern.

CROCHET NECKLACE, Saturday March 12, 10 am till noon
If you can do a crochet chain, you can make this fun and unique jewelry! Colorful, lightweight and easy to make…check out samples at the shop and then sign up for this class. You will need a size “H” crochet hook and a twelve inch ruler, yarn is included in the cost of the class. Instructor: Nancy Gilbert. Cost: $5

SIP ‘N KNIT SPIN-IN, Saturday, March 12, 10 am till 2 pm
When you finish making your necklace (see class description above) come join us as we spin a yarn…If you are already a spinner, bring your wheels or spindles and some yummy fiber to show off and spin with friends. Show off what you have been working on over the winter. If you are just dreaming of becoming a spinner, come and watch and ask questions ~ maybe give a wheel a spin! There is no cost to participate and as always, a variety of food and beverages are available to purchase in house from The Mayors Office. There will be a lunch special of the day, so plan to keep yourself nourished while you spin the day away!

UNFINISHED OBJECTS, Saturday, March 19, 10 am to 2 pm
Most of us have our fair share of UFO’s…unfinished objects! Here’s a chance to come and sit in a nice workspace and sip a great beverage while you work on freeing up some needle space (finishing your project)! Bring your work to the shop and work on taming those UFO’s. There is plenty of yarn and supplies on hand to finish your current project and then start a new one!


APRIL CLASS SCHEDULE

Sip ‘N Socks: Monday evenings in April from 6 to 8 pm
Once again our socks are being set aside for a small, easy to make sweater project that is just right for taking you from winter into spring. The pattern is Plymouth 1720 and is available from the yarn shop.
Cost to participate is $5 for the month, which entitles you to 10% off yarn for the project. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a learn to knit class but rather a knit along where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, lending support as needed.

SIP & SLIP AFGHAN, PATTERN TECHNIQUES and STITCHES: Monday evenings in April, 6-8 pm
April brings us to the Sand Stitch. Join us as we work on this fun year long knitting project! Instructor: Pam Feldpaush

FELTED KNITTING CLASS, Saturday, April 2, 10am till 2 pm
Chose from felted slippers or a small purse as your project. Cost: $10 plus your
Supplies

BASIC SOCK CLASS, Monday, April 11, & 25, 6-8 pm
Learn to make a basic sock. Homework is necessary for this class.
Cost is $15.00 plus supplies.


You will need to call and pay for most classes at least a week before class is held. If class is canceled we will give you a refund. If you cancel at least 3 days before we will refund your money. Call 989-449-4444

Monday, January 3, 2011

A Year to Sit and Slip (Stitches)!

One Monday evening last fall, we were discussing various knitting techniques we would be interested in learning or re-learning. The conversation went from cabling to intarsia and everything in between. Somewhere in the midst of the conversation an idea was born. Similar to our 2010 journey through EZ patterning, how about devoting 2011 to exploring one area of knitting? It sounded like a good idea to a few of us so Pam Feldpausch took on the task of exploring our possibilities and came back with 12 different slip stitch patterns to introduce us to.

Slip-stitch knitting is a family of knitting techniques that use slip stitches to make multiple fabrics simultaneously, to make extra-long stitches, and/or to carry over colors from an earlier row. The neat thing about it is that you can make complicated looking multiple color patterns without having to carry the other yarn colors in the back like you do with intarsia.

Starting in January, we will cover one slip stitch pattern a month. The list of patterns we will be covering are as follows:

January 3, 2011 – Lattice Stitch
February 7, 2011 - Fretwork
March 7, 2011 – 3 and 1 Stitch
April 4, 2011 – Sand Stitch
May 2, 2011 – Zebra Stitch
June 6, 2011 – Dots and Dashes
July 11, 2011 – Sanquar Stitch
August 1, 2011 – Ladders Stitch
September 12, 2011 – Star Stitch
October 3, 2011 – Linked Stitch
November 7, 2011 – Harlequin Stitch
December 5, 2011 – Staircase Stitch

For only $10, you will receive instructions for all 12 slip stitch patterns as well as directions for turning the 12 slip stitch patterns into either an afghan or a scarf. Pam will also provide assistance with each of the patterns on the dates listed above.

So how about adding ‘Expand My Knitting Skills’ to that list of resolutions you make every year and then plan on joining us at Sip N Knit where we will help you mark it off you list! There is a beautiful example of each of the stitches on display at Sip 'n Knit. Feel free to join in at any time!

CLASS AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE ~
JANUARY

SIP-N-SOCKS: Monday evenings in January, 6-8 pm

January Sip-n-Sock pattern is not really a sock at all, but a slipper. Chrissy Gardiner’s Pavo Slipper Socks from Winter 2010 Interweave Knits features toe-up construction and a simple cable. It is sized for both children and adults and is a quick knit. The suggested yarn for the adult size from the magazine is Plymouth Yarns Galway Worsted and the yarn shop has a good selection of colors. You will need to have a copy of the magazine for the pattern.
Cost to participate is $5 for the month, which entitles you to 10% off yarn for the project. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a learn to knit class but rather a knit along where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, lending support as needed.

NEW PATTERN STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES Monday, January 3, 6-8 pm
Our resident star knitter Pam Feldpausch will take us on a knitting journey with some fun slip stitches, patterns and techniques. Lattice Stitch will kick us off! See details at the beginning of this post.

FIRST SIP ‘ N KNIT SPIN-IN OF THE NEW YEAR! Saturday, January 8, 10 am till 2 pm
Come join us as we spin a yarn…If you are already a spinner, bring your wheels or spindles and some yummy fiber to show off and spin with friends. Show off what you have been working on over the winter. If you are just dreaming of becoming a spinner, come and watch and ask questions ~ maybe give a wheel a spin! Spinners will be on hand to answer your questions. There is no cost to participate and as always, a variety of food and beverages are available to purchase in house from The Mayors Office. There will be a lunch special of the day, so plan to keep yourself nourished while you spin the day away!

HATS GALORE Knitting Hats and Headbands for Charity, Saturday January 15, 10 am to 2 pm

ANNUAL SIP ‘N KNIT PAJAMA PARTY Friday, January 28, 6 pm till ?
Dig out your favorite flannel pajamas or long johns, your felted slippers and wool socks...bring your wheels, your needles, your latest projects....its time for the annual Pajama Party! Food ~ Beverages ~ Knitting ~ Spinning ~ Crochet ~
AND shopping…a special 20% off all regularly priced yarns that night! A good time to stock up on goodies for yourself or for future gifts, right? AND we will have prize drawings throughout the evening! Pajamas are not required dress, but plan to be comfortable.

For those who participated in the Year of EZ (Elizabeth Zimmermann) in 2010, bring your project(s) to show off and tell us a little about your adventure with knitting a la Zimmermann. We will have our final EZ prize drawings that night.
Date: Friday, January 28, 2011; Time: 6-???; Place: Sip-n-Knit Yarn Shop, Ithaca MI; Cost: $10 (payable to Sip-n-Knit) This covers the cost of the buffet supper (soup, appetizer platters, dessert and assorted hot/cold drinks!)

Please RSVP to Suzanne at Sip-n-Knit sipnknit@yahoo.com or 989-449-4444 by Monday, January 24th. Everyone welcome

FEBRUARY CLASS SCHEDULE

Sip ‘N Sweater: Monday evenings in February from 6 to 8 pm

That’s right, this months Sip ‘n Sock KAL is actually going to be an easy sweater project. Moxie is a lovely pattern from Midwest designer Cheri Christian, topdown and seamless with three-quarter length sleeves. Pattern is available from the yarn shop.
Cost to participate is $5 for the month, which entitles you to 10% off yarn for the project. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a learn to knit class but rather a knit along where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, lending support as needed.

NEW PATTERN STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES Monday, February 1, 6-8 pmO
ur knitting and technique-a-long continues with some fancy Fretwork. See details at the beginning of this post.

BEADED STITCH MARKERS, Saturday, February 12, 10 am till 2 pm
One of the most useful items for your knitting or crochet can easily be a thing of beauty to inspire your creativity with just a few simple instructions from our resident beader, Mary Kaufman For more details and cost of this class, please contact Suzanne at the shop.

HATS GALORE Knitting Hats and Headbands for Charity, Saturday February, 10 am to 2 pm