Tuesday, October 1, 2013

The Last Stitch

The Sip n Knit yarn shop is now closed.  

Monday, April 1, 2013

APRIL - MAY SCHEDULE


APRIL

SPECIALS~

20% off all brown yarn
20% of any caramel latte


MONDAY NIGHT Knit-Along,  every Monday from 6-8 pm
We will be working on the Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann.  Its call a “Surprise Jacket” because it looks like nothing on earth when you finished knitting it.  Sew up two seams and you find you have the nicest little garter-stitch baby sweater you could wish to see!  We have the patterns and yarn for this project.  The cost is $5.00 for the month plus your supplies.  You can also come and work on other projects that evening but please support your local yarn shop by buying your supplies here.


Hat’s Galore Outreach Knit Along, Second Monday Knit-A-Long
Beginning Monday, April 8th we will be knitting baby hats. 
We supply the patterns for newborn baby hats for hospitals.
You will need size 6 needle or size 9 knitting needles.  We have donated yarn you can use for these events or you can purchase yarn at the shop.

Hat are sent to U of M Children’s Oncology Unit, Salvation Army in Mt Pleasant, Carson City Newborn Unit, Community Mental Health in Alma, Carson City Hospital Oncology Unit, 7th Day Adventist Church, Alma Cancer Center, God’s Outreach Appalachian Ministry, Harland Cancer Treatment Center, Sparrow Regional Cancer Center and Mid Michigan Industries.  We also try to do special requests.

Basic Sock Class. 
April 7 &14 from 6-8 pm
Learn how to do a simple sock.  Class cost is $15 plus your supplies.

 
Beginning Knitting
April 15, 22 & 29 from 6-8pm
Beginning Knitting is for anyone who wants to learn how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off.  In class you will make a simple scarf.  The cost of the class is $20.00 plus supplies.

Beginning Crochet
April 15, 22 & 29 from 6-8pm
For those who want to learn the basics of crochet.  Cost is $20.00 plus supplies.

Spin-A-Long Saturdays April 20 from 10 am - 2 pm.
Come and spin with us.  If you don’t spin, bring your knitting or crocheting.  Plan to stay all day and we will have lunch together.


MAY
SPECIALS ~
20% off a purchase of cotton yarn
20% off on a Tootsie Roll latte


MONDAY NIGHT Knit-Along,  every Monday from 6-8 pm
We will be working on chair pads and place mats for the month of May.  We will provide patterns and you can purchase yarn here.  Cost is $5.00 for the month.

Hat’s Galore Outreach Knit Along, Second Monday Knit-A-Long

Monday, May 13 we will be knitting adult and kid’s hats.  We will supply the pattern.  You can make Bev’s Cozy cap which takes size 10 needles or Button Tab Hat that takes size 7 needles.  


Basic Sock Class. 
May 6 & 13 from 6-8.
Learn how to do a simple sock.  Class cost is $15 plus your supplies.

Beginning Knitting
May 15, 20 & 27 from 6-8 pm
Beginning Knitting is for anyone who wants to learn how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off.  In class you will make a simple scarf.  The cost of the class is $20.00 plus supplies.

Beginning Crochet
May 15, 20 & 27 from 6-8 pm
For those who want to learn the basics of crochet.  Cost is $20.00 plus supplies.


Spin-A-Long Saturdays May 18 from 10 am - 2 pm.
Come and spin with us.  If you don’t spin, bring your knitting or crocheting.  Plan to stay all day and we will have lunch together.



Make Your Own Stitch Markers 
Monday, May 20 from 6-8 pm.
Learn how to make your own set of stitch markers for that special project. You’ll be able to go home with a set of 5. These same directions can be used to make earrings.  The price of this class is $10.00 and includes supplies.  Instructor: Mary Kaufman   

Christmas 2013
It’s not too early to be thinking about Christmas!  We are knitting and crocheting Christmas ornaments for the upcoming holiday displays at the shop.  Currently the patterns for the knitted Christmas tree and little ornament gift bag are available to anyone who would like to help decorate the windows and trees at the store.  May’s ornament will be a Christmas bell.  Contact us if you need a pattern.


Please call the yarn shop to sign up for classes or if you have any questions at 989-449-4444.

Sip-N-Knit Class Policies
Class fee is due with registration and many classes have limited space available, so be sure to sign up early. You are encouraged to purchase your supplies at Sip-N-Knit prior to beginning your class. Class supplies purchased in the store will be given a 10% discount.  Occasionally, a class may call for additional supplies provided by the instructor, so please read each class description carefully or if you have any questions, contact the shop at 989-449-4444 or email sipnknit@yahoo.com.   If you cancel, class fee will be refunded as long as the store is notified at least 3 days prior to class starting date.  In the case of bad weather or sickness you must notify before class time and reschedule a make up time.

Special classes can be scheduled for private groups or to accommodate all work schedules.  Please contact Suzanne at Sip-N-Knit (989-449-4444).

Please support you local yarn shop by purchasing supplies here for any of our classes and knit-a longs.  Thank you!


Wednesday, January 9, 2013

BRING ON JANUARY!


New Year Specials ~
Take 20% off a purchase of $30 dollars or more and 20% off any flavor of Chai

January 2013 Class List

Beginning Knitting
January 14, 21 & 28 from 6-8 pm.
Beginning Knitting is for anyone who wants to learn how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off. In class you will make a simple scarf. The cost of the class is $20.00 plus supplies.

Beginning Crochet
January 14, 21 & 28 from 6-8 pm.
For those who want to learn the basics of crochet. Cost is $20.00 plus supplies.

Basic Sock Class. January 7 & 14 from 6-8. Learn how to do a simple sock. Class cost is $15.
Please call the yarn shop to sign up for classes or if you have any questions at 989-449-4444.

January Knit-A-Long, every Monday evening from 6-8 pm.

It has been suggested by some of the ladies that they would like to make  dish cloths, so the first two Monday evening we will be working on that ~ come and join us! We'll provide the patterns and you can purchase the yarn here. The last two Monday evening we will do either a sock or felted slippers. The sock we have chosen is a free pattern called “Nutkin Sock”. We have patterns you can purchase for the felted slippers and also yarn. Come and join us in this knit along. This is not an instruction class only a knit along.

Spin-A-Long Saturday, January 19 from 10 am till 2 pm
Bring your spinning wheel or spindle and spend the morning spinning at the yarn shop.  If you don’t spin, bring your knitting or crochet. Plan to stay all day and enjoy a lunch.

ANNUAL SIP-N-KNIT PAJAMA PARTY!
PJ Party Friday, January 25 from 6 pm till ??  Dig out your favorite flannel pajamas or long johns, your felted slippers and wool socks...bring your wheels, your needles, and your latest project. 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 23rd

Sip-N-Knit Class Policies
Class fee is due with registration and many classes have limited space available, so be sure to sign up early. You are encouraged to purchase your supplies at Sip-N-Knit prior to beginning your class. Class supplies purchased in the store will be given a 10% discount. Occasionally, a class may call for additional supplies provided by the instructor, so please read each class description carefully or if you have any questions, contact the shop at 989-449-4444 or email sipnknit@yahoo.com. If you cancel, class fee will be refunded as long as the store is notified at least 3 days prior to class starting date. In the case of bad weather or sickness you must notify before class time and reschedule a make up time.

Special classes can be scheduled for private groups or to accommodate all work schedules. Please contact Suzanne at Sip-N-Knit (989-449-4444).

Please support you local yarn shop by using supplies you have purchased here for any of our classes and knit-a longs. Thank you!