HAPPY KNITTING SUMMER!!!
Listed below are some of our upcoming summer projects - classes, knit-a-longs and ongoing events for June through August. Don’t forget to mark your calender if there is anything you are interested in and can join us for. Please be sure to read our class policy before you sign up for any classes!
Also take note that we have started our summer hours - they shop will be closed on Saturdays through the summer months.
JUNE
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 6, A Trio of Hats Monday June 7, 14, 21 & 28; 6 – 8 PM. Cost is $5.00 for the month.
MONDAY NIGHT SIP ‘N KNITTERS (Another choice if you are not participating in the EZ KAL)
Monday Evenings in June; 6-8 PM. Cost is $5.00 for the month.
LEARN TO KNIT ENTRELEC
Monday, June 14; 6-8 PM. Cost is $5.00 is you’ve paid for the month otherwise it will be $10.00. INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Bromm
HATS GALORE NEEDS YOU!
Monday, June 21; 6-8 PM
We need you, knitters and crocheters, as we expand our charity project to include both hats to scarves in 2010. There is a great need for each of these items. Remember, we have a trunk full of donated yarn especially for charity that needs to be used and if you need help getting started, instruction will be provided free of charge. For all of our participants we offer free coffee and a 10% discount on supplies purchased that day. And don’t forget our Hat’s Galore luncheon specials!
JULY
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 7, Pi Shawl plus a good buttonhole
July 5, 12, 19 & 26; 6-8 pm. Cost is $5.00 for the month.
Chapter Seven in our knit-a-long/book club features the famous Pi Shawl, a circular shawl that is a knitting clasic.
MONDAY NIGHT SIP ‘N KNITTERS (Another choice if you are not participating in the EZ KAL)
Monday Evenings in July; 6 - 8 pm. Cost is $5.00 for the month
LITTLE PROJECT BAG
Monday, July 12; 6-8 PM. Cost is $5.00 if you’v paid for the month otherwise it will be $10.00.
Learn several techniques while you make this small project including a Picot Cast On; working eyelets (for threading the drawstring on your bag); I-Cord for the drawstring and even working with more than one yarn color if you chose to make a 2-color pattern. INSTRUCTOR: Cary Smith
HATS GALORE Charity Knitting
Monday, July 19; 6 – 8 pm.
AUGUST
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 8, Christmas Fiddle Faddle
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 6-8 pm. Cost is $5.00 for the month.
Some fun Christmas ornaments to experiment with
MONDAY NIGHT SIP ‘N KNITTERS (Another choice if you are not participating in the EZ KAL)
Mondays in August; 6 – 8 pm. Cost is $5.00 for the month.
I-CORD TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP ~ This class has been POSTPONED
HATS GALORE Charity Knitting
Monday, August 16; 6 – 8 pm
ONGOING SUMMER EVENTS ~
GROCERY BAG WEDNESDAY
Bring in a bag of non-perishable groceries on the third Wednesday of each month and receive the daily special at the Mayor’s Office on us! All items are donated to the local food pantry. One bag of groceries equals one lunch. This community project is ongoing.
BASIC SOCK CLASS: Call to set up a time.
Learn to knit a basic sock form the cuff down in three two-hour sessions.
Class requirements include basic knowledge of knitting (cast on; knit and purl; increase and decrease). Experience knitting in the round is helpful but not necessary. There will homework for this class. Cost of two-week class is $20 plus supplies. Class size is limited to 4 students. Instructor: Suzanne Bailey. If three weeks is needed it will be an extra $5.00.
KNITTING 101: Call to set up a time
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. Instructor: Suzanne Bailey
CROCHET 101: Call to set up a time
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. Instructor: Kirsten Mitchell
THE GREAT AMERICAN AFGHAN
Fourth Monday each month; 6-8 pm.
We began this project in March 2009 but you can join at anytime. This an ongoing, two year project that includes 25 unique squares using a variety of knitting techniques-a great way to learn on a small scale! You can see many of the squares displayed in the shop. You may choose to sign up for any number of sessions and receive a discount for signing up for four classes at a time. You need to be able to knit, purl and bind off. Our schedule is:
June 28: Square # 13
July 26 Square #22
August 23: Square #14
Although it is not necessary, we do encourage you to purchase your materials at Sip-N-Knit. If they are not, there will be a slightly higher charge for the classes. The cost of a single class is $10.00 or 4 for $25.00.
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ….January through December, 2010
Part Knit-a-Long, part Book Club continues through the summer - join us as we celebrate the life of “the godmother of knitting” Elizabeth Zimmerman by working our way through her classic knitting diary the “Knitters Almanac”. Each month we will read a chapter and, if you chose to, knit that month’s project from the book – helping each other out along the way. Book discussion is encouraged and we will even have some prizes along the way! In order to participate in the KAL, you must have a copy of Knitters Almanac. (No sharing, for copyright reasons of course! If you do not already own one, please let Suzanne and she can order a copy for you. This book is a treasure that should be in every knitters libray and costs less than many single patterns these days).
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).
Don’t forget, we do alterations!
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Twenty-Ten Kick Off
HAPPY NEW KNITTING YEAR!!!
All of us at Sip ‘n Knit want to wish all of you a very happy new year, and to say “thank you” for your friendship and your patronage this year past. We are looking forward to some fun new projects to start us out for 2010, as well as some continuing favorites and worthwhile events. We are especially proud of our charity activities Hats Galore and Grocery Bag Wednesday. As always, we are happy to hear your suggestions and ideas for classes and workshops. Let us know what you would like to see, learn or share and we will do our best to accommodate!
Listed below are some of our upcoming classes, knit-a-longs and ongoing events for January through April. The list is a little lengthy to begin with, but we hope you will read through it and mark your calender if there is anything you are interested in and can join us for.
Should you have any questions about any of our classes, you can always check her at the shop blog or phone us at 989-449-4444. Please be sure to read our class policy before you sign up for any classes and remember that there is the always the chance of additions or cancellations, so it is best to verify any questions with the yarn shop.
GROCERY BAG WEDNESDAY
Bring in a bag of non-perishable groceries on the third Wednesday of each month and receive the daily special at the Mayor’s Office on us! All items are donated to the local food pantry. One bag of groceries equals one lunch. This community project is ongoing.
BASIC SOCK CLASS: Call to set up a time.
Learn to knit a basic sock form the cuff down in three two-hour sessions.
Class requirements include basic knowledge of knitting (cast on; knit and purl; increase and decrease). Experience knitting in the round is helpful but not necessary. There will homework for this class. Cost of two-week class is $20 plus supplies. Class size is limited to 4 students. Instructor: Suzanne Bailey. If three weeks is needed it will be an extra $5.00.
THE GREAT AMERICAN AFGHAN
Fourth Monday each month; 6-8 pm.
We began this project in March 2009 but you can join at anytime. This an ongoing, two year project that includes 25 unique squares using a variety of knitting techniques-a great way to learn on a small scale! You can see many of the squares displayed in the shop. You may choose to sign up for any number of sessions and receive a discount for signing up for four classes at a time. You need to be able to knit, purl and bind off. Our schedule is:
January Square #5
February Square #6
March Square #8
April Square #9
Although it is not necessary, we do encourage you to purchase your materials at Sip-N-Knit. If they are not, there will be a slightly higher charge for the classes. The cost of a single class is $10.00 or 4 for $25.00. We encourage material to be purchases at Sip-N-Knit if not there will be a slightly higher charge for the class.
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ…January through December, 2010
A book club and year long knit-a-long!
Begins January 11, 2010; 6-8 pm
In 1910, Elizabeth Zimmermann was born… In August of 2010, she will surely be remembered and celebrated by her family and friends on the anniversary of what would have been her 100th birthday. Those in the knitting world will also celebrate her “The Godmother of Knitting” as she has been called. To pay tribute to “EZ” and her joy and legacy of knitting, we would like to offer a challenge to you…join us at Sip ‘n Knit for a year long knit-a-long of Elizabeth Zimmermann projects! Mrs. Zimmermann very kindly arranged an entire year of patterns and knitting discoveries into a knitters diary of sorts, a handy little book called the “Knitters Almanac”. Many of us already have this treasure in our personal library, but if you do not, Sip ‘n Knit will have copies available for purchase. Even if you never knit a single item from the Almanac, this book is a treasure to own and read and all for a cost that is less than many single patterns these days. How can you not love a book whose dedication reads “To the Unsure Knitter, To the Blind Follower, and To all those who do not yet know that they can design their own knitting, this book is encouragingly dedicated”…EZ
If you do not know of Elizabeth Zimmermann just do a Google search of her name, or if you are a member of Ravelry type in her name in both the “Pattern” and “Groups” search box…you will be astounded at the results! Also be sure to check out the website of the company she founded, now run by her equally amazing daughter Meg Swansen, at Schoolhouse Press.
(Above, Mitered Mitts from May Knitters Almanac, knit in Plymouth Boku)
Here’s how it works….part KAL, part Book Club we will kick off on Monday, January 11th from 6 – 8 PM with an EZ Party. Please come out and join us even if you are not planning to participate in the Almanac KAL to share the fun, you might just change your mind and decide to join in after all!. We are hoping to view one of Elizabeth’s DVD’s of knitting instruction and look through a variety of her books and patterns. (If anyone has any of her patterns, books, DVD’s or especially if you have any items you have already knit of hers, please bring them along for show and tell. That could also include items by Meg Swansen or other Schoolhouse Press patterns and newsletters) NOTE: In order to participate in the KAL, you must have a copy of Knitters Almanac (No sharing, for copyright reasons of course! If you do not already own one, please let Suzanne know by January 4th and she can order one for you). Then chose which, if any, of the patterns you would like to knit and come join us on Monday nights throughout the year as we work our way through till the end, knitting and reading. You may decide to knit just one, or every other one or even every single item as they come up (though most of us can not complete an entire sweater in just one month, except maybe Pam or Margaret - LOL!) We will try to help each other along following Elizabeth’s bare bones (she calls them “pithy”) instructions for each item. You will either be a knitter who finds her methods liberating and exhilarating or frustrating and lacking ;) If you are not knitting, how about participating in the Book Club part of our event, reading a chapter each month and discussing it together on the first Monday? There may even be prizes involved for discussion participation on certain months! We may also decide we want to throw in an special Saturday knitting day occasionally. Details will be posted each month on the blog, so be sure to check regularly or contact the yarn shop with any questions you might have.
Our proposed schedule:
JANUARY 11, 18 & 25 ~ Chapter 1, An Aran Sweater (or hat)
FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15 & 22 ~ Chapter 2, Some Babies Things (including the well known February Baby Sweater)
MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 ~ Chapter 3, Difficult Sweater (or not so difficult hat or mittens)
APRIL 5, 12, 19 & 26 ~ Chapter 4, Mystery Blanket
MAY 3, 10, 17 & 24 ~ Chapter 5, Mittens For Next Winter
JUNE 7, 14, 21 & 28 ~ Chapter 6, Borders, Small Stuff for Summer Knitting, Three Hats
JULY 5, 12, 19 & 26 ~ Chapter 7, A Shawl (the famous Pi Shawl)
AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 ~ Chapter 8, Christmas in the Wilds and Special EZ Birthday Celebration
SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20 & 27 ~ Chapter 9, Nether Garments (think long underwear!)
OCTOBER 4, 11, 18 & 25 ~ Chapter 10, Open Collared Pullover
NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 ~ Chapter 11, Moccasin Socks
DECEMBER 6, 13, 20 & 27 ~ Hurry-Up Last Minute Sweater and Retrospective of our year long journey
There is no additional charge to participate in this celebration, only your regular monthly $5 Sip ‘n Knitters fee, which entitles you to 10% your knitting supplies!
CLASS AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE ~
JANUARY
MONDAY NIGHT SIP ‘N KNITTERS (Alternative choice if you are not participating in the EZ KAL)
Felted Clogs or Slippers, January 4, 11, 18 & 25; 6-8 pm
There are many styles and sizes of these popular patterns available to us, and Sip n’ Knit has most of them in stock, either for crochet or knit. Maybe you have made them before but need a new pair or maybe these will be your first attempt, what better project for a cold winter Michigan Monday than felted footwear? We have lots of colors of great felting wool, including Cascade 220, Plymouth Galway and Brown Sheep Lambspride for you to chose from and plenty of help on hand if you should need it to get you started. Cost is the usual $5 per month fee for Monday nights.
SPINNING AND SAMPLING EXOTICS & LUXURY FIBERS
Saturday, January 9th; 10 am – 2 pm
Calling all spinners…how about a little fun and excitement with exotic and luxury fibers? Things like angora, mohair, camel, pygora, silk, angelina, firestar and even alpaca and llama…lets dust off the spinning wheels and spindles and get together to play with some of these fibers. With most of them, a little goes a very long way and many of us have some in our stash that we just aren’t sure what to do with. If you do not have stash, some will be provided for you…in other words, there will be fiber available for you to sample! If you have extra, please bring it along to share with others. Then, in February, we will get together to work on a project from these sample yarns!
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 1, Aran Sweater
January 11, 18, & 2 5; 6-8 pm
Chapter One in our knit-a-long/book club is the classic Aran Sweater. Not up to knitting an entire cabled sweater this month? How about making the swatch cat/hat? (Photo below is a cowl knit from the Fishtrap Aran pattern in January's Almanac chapter. Made of Plymouth Galway by Cary Smith)
KNITTING 101
January 11, 18, & 25; 6-8 pm
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. Instructor: Suzanne Bailey
CROCHET 101
January 11, 18 & 25; 6-8 pm (or call for an afternoon or Saturday class)
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. Instructor: Kirsten Mitchell
HATS GALORE NEEDS YOU!
Saturday, January 16; 10am - 2pm
We need you, knitters and crocheters, as we expand our charity project to include both hats to scarves in 2010. There is a great need for each of these items. Remember, we have a trunk full of donated yarn especially for charity that needs to be used and if you need help getting started, instruction will be provided free of charge. For all of our participants we offer free coffee and a 10% discount on supplies purchased that day. And don’t forget our Hat’s Galore luncheon specials!
FEBRUARY
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 2, Some Babies Things
February 1, 8, 15 & 22; 6-8 pm
Chapter Two in our knit-a-long/book club includes directions for the well known February Baby Sweater and several other items. Even if you do not have a baby in your immediate family or circle of friends, why not consider knitting a baby item to donate to our charity knitting project?
MONDAY NIGHT SIP ‘N KNITTERS (Alternate choice if you are not participating in the EZ KAL)
The Tahoe Hat - February 1, 8, 15 & 22; 6 - 8 pm
Remember those little luxury fibers we spun up in January? Well, here is your chance to use them in this neat little beret type hat featured in the Winter 2009 issue of Spin-Off magazine. This is a mix and grab blend of yarns in all weights and lengths…if you did not spin up some yarn for this, check your knitting stash to find some odds and ends that will work. Do you crochet rather than knit? We will find a suitable pattern for you to use for your yarns, too! You must have a copy of the Winter 2009 Spin-Off magazine for the hat pattern if you are planning to knit that.
HATS GALORE Charity Knitting
Saturday, February 20; 10 am – 2 pm
MARCH
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 3, Difficult Sweater (or not so difficult hat or mittens)
March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; 6-8 pm
Chapter Three in our knit-a-long/book club introduces colorwork to the knitting with a dramatic sweater (or hat or mittens)
MONDAY NIGHT SIP ‘N KNITTERS (Another choice if you are not participating in the EZ KAL)
Out Like A Lamb – March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; 6 – 8 pm
Remember the old saying about March “In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb”? At Sip ‘n Knit this March, we are going to think positive and celebrate the lamb….Brown Sheep’s Lambspride yarn, that is! This wonderful American made yarn is great for a wide range of projects and comes in so many colors, lets chose a pattern and some yarn and make something great this month. Cost is the usual $5 per month fee for Monday nights and for March only, paid-up members receive 15% off any Lambspride yarn purchase!
HATS GALORE Charity Knitting
Saturday, March 20; 10 am – 2 pm
APRIL
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 4, Mystery Blanket
APRIL 5, 12, 19 & 26; 6-8 pm
Lots of weaving and mystery in the Chapter Four installment of our knit-a-long/book club! Will you take the challenge?
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN BUNNY HOP SPRING PJ PARTY
Friday, April 9th, 6 pm till ?
At our 2009 Christmas Pajama Party this past December it was mentioned that we always have so much fun, why do we only have the party once each year? Ta-da…here you are, a chance to celebrate and save on spring knitting supplies, all while enjoying good food and good company at our First Annual Bunny Hop Spring PJ Party! Look for more details in coming months, but mark the date on your calender now
HATS GALORE Charity Knitting
Saturday, April 17; 10 am – 2 pm
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).
Don’t forget, we do alterations!
All of us at Sip ‘n Knit want to wish all of you a very happy new year, and to say “thank you” for your friendship and your patronage this year past. We are looking forward to some fun new projects to start us out for 2010, as well as some continuing favorites and worthwhile events. We are especially proud of our charity activities Hats Galore and Grocery Bag Wednesday. As always, we are happy to hear your suggestions and ideas for classes and workshops. Let us know what you would like to see, learn or share and we will do our best to accommodate!
Listed below are some of our upcoming classes, knit-a-longs and ongoing events for January through April. The list is a little lengthy to begin with, but we hope you will read through it and mark your calender if there is anything you are interested in and can join us for.
Should you have any questions about any of our classes, you can always check her at the shop blog or phone us at 989-449-4444. Please be sure to read our class policy before you sign up for any classes and remember that there is the always the chance of additions or cancellations, so it is best to verify any questions with the yarn shop.
GROCERY BAG WEDNESDAY
Bring in a bag of non-perishable groceries on the third Wednesday of each month and receive the daily special at the Mayor’s Office on us! All items are donated to the local food pantry. One bag of groceries equals one lunch. This community project is ongoing.
BASIC SOCK CLASS: Call to set up a time.
Learn to knit a basic sock form the cuff down in three two-hour sessions.
Class requirements include basic knowledge of knitting (cast on; knit and purl; increase and decrease). Experience knitting in the round is helpful but not necessary. There will homework for this class. Cost of two-week class is $20 plus supplies. Class size is limited to 4 students. Instructor: Suzanne Bailey. If three weeks is needed it will be an extra $5.00.
THE GREAT AMERICAN AFGHAN
Fourth Monday each month; 6-8 pm.
We began this project in March 2009 but you can join at anytime. This an ongoing, two year project that includes 25 unique squares using a variety of knitting techniques-a great way to learn on a small scale! You can see many of the squares displayed in the shop. You may choose to sign up for any number of sessions and receive a discount for signing up for four classes at a time. You need to be able to knit, purl and bind off. Our schedule is:
January Square #5
February Square #6
March Square #8
April Square #9
Although it is not necessary, we do encourage you to purchase your materials at Sip-N-Knit. If they are not, there will be a slightly higher charge for the classes. The cost of a single class is $10.00 or 4 for $25.00. We encourage material to be purchases at Sip-N-Knit if not there will be a slightly higher charge for the class.
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ…January through December, 2010
A book club and year long knit-a-long!
Begins January 11, 2010; 6-8 pm
In 1910, Elizabeth Zimmermann was born… In August of 2010, she will surely be remembered and celebrated by her family and friends on the anniversary of what would have been her 100th birthday. Those in the knitting world will also celebrate her “The Godmother of Knitting” as she has been called. To pay tribute to “EZ” and her joy and legacy of knitting, we would like to offer a challenge to you…join us at Sip ‘n Knit for a year long knit-a-long of Elizabeth Zimmermann projects! Mrs. Zimmermann very kindly arranged an entire year of patterns and knitting discoveries into a knitters diary of sorts, a handy little book called the “Knitters Almanac”. Many of us already have this treasure in our personal library, but if you do not, Sip ‘n Knit will have copies available for purchase. Even if you never knit a single item from the Almanac, this book is a treasure to own and read and all for a cost that is less than many single patterns these days. How can you not love a book whose dedication reads “To the Unsure Knitter, To the Blind Follower, and To all those who do not yet know that they can design their own knitting, this book is encouragingly dedicated”…EZ
If you do not know of Elizabeth Zimmermann just do a Google search of her name, or if you are a member of Ravelry type in her name in both the “Pattern” and “Groups” search box…you will be astounded at the results! Also be sure to check out the website of the company she founded, now run by her equally amazing daughter Meg Swansen, at Schoolhouse Press.
(Above, Mitered Mitts from May Knitters Almanac, knit in Plymouth Boku)
Here’s how it works….part KAL, part Book Club we will kick off on Monday, January 11th from 6 – 8 PM with an EZ Party. Please come out and join us even if you are not planning to participate in the Almanac KAL to share the fun, you might just change your mind and decide to join in after all!. We are hoping to view one of Elizabeth’s DVD’s of knitting instruction and look through a variety of her books and patterns. (If anyone has any of her patterns, books, DVD’s or especially if you have any items you have already knit of hers, please bring them along for show and tell. That could also include items by Meg Swansen or other Schoolhouse Press patterns and newsletters) NOTE: In order to participate in the KAL, you must have a copy of Knitters Almanac (No sharing, for copyright reasons of course! If you do not already own one, please let Suzanne know by January 4th and she can order one for you). Then chose which, if any, of the patterns you would like to knit and come join us on Monday nights throughout the year as we work our way through till the end, knitting and reading. You may decide to knit just one, or every other one or even every single item as they come up (though most of us can not complete an entire sweater in just one month, except maybe Pam or Margaret - LOL!) We will try to help each other along following Elizabeth’s bare bones (she calls them “pithy”) instructions for each item. You will either be a knitter who finds her methods liberating and exhilarating or frustrating and lacking ;) If you are not knitting, how about participating in the Book Club part of our event, reading a chapter each month and discussing it together on the first Monday? There may even be prizes involved for discussion participation on certain months! We may also decide we want to throw in an special Saturday knitting day occasionally. Details will be posted each month on the blog, so be sure to check regularly or contact the yarn shop with any questions you might have.
Our proposed schedule:
JANUARY 11, 18 & 25 ~ Chapter 1, An Aran Sweater (or hat)
FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15 & 22 ~ Chapter 2, Some Babies Things (including the well known February Baby Sweater)
MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 ~ Chapter 3, Difficult Sweater (or not so difficult hat or mittens)
APRIL 5, 12, 19 & 26 ~ Chapter 4, Mystery Blanket
MAY 3, 10, 17 & 24 ~ Chapter 5, Mittens For Next Winter
JUNE 7, 14, 21 & 28 ~ Chapter 6, Borders, Small Stuff for Summer Knitting, Three Hats
JULY 5, 12, 19 & 26 ~ Chapter 7, A Shawl (the famous Pi Shawl)
AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 ~ Chapter 8, Christmas in the Wilds and Special EZ Birthday Celebration
SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20 & 27 ~ Chapter 9, Nether Garments (think long underwear!)
OCTOBER 4, 11, 18 & 25 ~ Chapter 10, Open Collared Pullover
NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 ~ Chapter 11, Moccasin Socks
DECEMBER 6, 13, 20 & 27 ~ Hurry-Up Last Minute Sweater and Retrospective of our year long journey
There is no additional charge to participate in this celebration, only your regular monthly $5 Sip ‘n Knitters fee, which entitles you to 10% your knitting supplies!
CLASS AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE ~
JANUARY
MONDAY NIGHT SIP ‘N KNITTERS (Alternative choice if you are not participating in the EZ KAL)
Felted Clogs or Slippers, January 4, 11, 18 & 25; 6-8 pm
There are many styles and sizes of these popular patterns available to us, and Sip n’ Knit has most of them in stock, either for crochet or knit. Maybe you have made them before but need a new pair or maybe these will be your first attempt, what better project for a cold winter Michigan Monday than felted footwear? We have lots of colors of great felting wool, including Cascade 220, Plymouth Galway and Brown Sheep Lambspride for you to chose from and plenty of help on hand if you should need it to get you started. Cost is the usual $5 per month fee for Monday nights.
SPINNING AND SAMPLING EXOTICS & LUXURY FIBERS
Saturday, January 9th; 10 am – 2 pm
Calling all spinners…how about a little fun and excitement with exotic and luxury fibers? Things like angora, mohair, camel, pygora, silk, angelina, firestar and even alpaca and llama…lets dust off the spinning wheels and spindles and get together to play with some of these fibers. With most of them, a little goes a very long way and many of us have some in our stash that we just aren’t sure what to do with. If you do not have stash, some will be provided for you…in other words, there will be fiber available for you to sample! If you have extra, please bring it along to share with others. Then, in February, we will get together to work on a project from these sample yarns!
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 1, Aran Sweater
January 11, 18, & 2 5; 6-8 pm
Chapter One in our knit-a-long/book club is the classic Aran Sweater. Not up to knitting an entire cabled sweater this month? How about making the swatch cat/hat? (Photo below is a cowl knit from the Fishtrap Aran pattern in January's Almanac chapter. Made of Plymouth Galway by Cary Smith)
KNITTING 101
January 11, 18, & 25; 6-8 pm
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. Instructor: Suzanne Bailey
CROCHET 101
January 11, 18 & 25; 6-8 pm (or call for an afternoon or Saturday class)
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. Instructor: Kirsten Mitchell
HATS GALORE NEEDS YOU!
Saturday, January 16; 10am - 2pm
We need you, knitters and crocheters, as we expand our charity project to include both hats to scarves in 2010. There is a great need for each of these items. Remember, we have a trunk full of donated yarn especially for charity that needs to be used and if you need help getting started, instruction will be provided free of charge. For all of our participants we offer free coffee and a 10% discount on supplies purchased that day. And don’t forget our Hat’s Galore luncheon specials!
FEBRUARY
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 2, Some Babies Things
February 1, 8, 15 & 22; 6-8 pm
Chapter Two in our knit-a-long/book club includes directions for the well known February Baby Sweater and several other items. Even if you do not have a baby in your immediate family or circle of friends, why not consider knitting a baby item to donate to our charity knitting project?
MONDAY NIGHT SIP ‘N KNITTERS (Alternate choice if you are not participating in the EZ KAL)
The Tahoe Hat - February 1, 8, 15 & 22; 6 - 8 pm
Remember those little luxury fibers we spun up in January? Well, here is your chance to use them in this neat little beret type hat featured in the Winter 2009 issue of Spin-Off magazine. This is a mix and grab blend of yarns in all weights and lengths…if you did not spin up some yarn for this, check your knitting stash to find some odds and ends that will work. Do you crochet rather than knit? We will find a suitable pattern for you to use for your yarns, too! You must have a copy of the Winter 2009 Spin-Off magazine for the hat pattern if you are planning to knit that.
HATS GALORE Charity Knitting
Saturday, February 20; 10 am – 2 pm
MARCH
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 3, Difficult Sweater (or not so difficult hat or mittens)
March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; 6-8 pm
Chapter Three in our knit-a-long/book club introduces colorwork to the knitting with a dramatic sweater (or hat or mittens)
MONDAY NIGHT SIP ‘N KNITTERS (Another choice if you are not participating in the EZ KAL)
Out Like A Lamb – March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; 6 – 8 pm
Remember the old saying about March “In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb”? At Sip ‘n Knit this March, we are going to think positive and celebrate the lamb….Brown Sheep’s Lambspride yarn, that is! This wonderful American made yarn is great for a wide range of projects and comes in so many colors, lets chose a pattern and some yarn and make something great this month. Cost is the usual $5 per month fee for Monday nights and for March only, paid-up members receive 15% off any Lambspride yarn purchase!
HATS GALORE Charity Knitting
Saturday, March 20; 10 am – 2 pm
APRIL
A YEAR OF KNITTING EZ ~ Chapter 4, Mystery Blanket
APRIL 5, 12, 19 & 26; 6-8 pm
Lots of weaving and mystery in the Chapter Four installment of our knit-a-long/book club! Will you take the challenge?
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN BUNNY HOP SPRING PJ PARTY
Friday, April 9th, 6 pm till ?
At our 2009 Christmas Pajama Party this past December it was mentioned that we always have so much fun, why do we only have the party once each year? Ta-da…here you are, a chance to celebrate and save on spring knitting supplies, all while enjoying good food and good company at our First Annual Bunny Hop Spring PJ Party! Look for more details in coming months, but mark the date on your calender now
HATS GALORE Charity Knitting
Saturday, April 17; 10 am – 2 pm
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).
Don’t forget, we do alterations!
Monday, April 28, 2008
MAY ~ JUNE CLASSES, SPECIALS & KAL'S
It finally feels like we have turned the corner from winter to spring and it couldn’t have arrived soon enough for most of us. We had a lot of fun with our classes and knit-a-longs this winter and we think we have some exciting new things scheduled for May and June to take you into summer. Remember, as you look over the scheduled classes, if you see a class you are interested in but the time doesn’t fit into your busy summer schedule we be happy to re-schedule it at a more convenient time.
Congratulations to Lucy Bromm, who was the winner of last months prize giveaway! Lucy won a shoulder wrap kit that she is planning to knit for one of her granddaughters.
We are very excited about our summer Knit-a-Long project, the Wrap Me Up Stole by Chris de Longpre of Knitting at Knoon designs beginning in June. Be sure to read more about this in our June class descriptions or stop by the shop to see a sample or the pattern.
Our summer shop hours begin the fourth week of May. Starting that Saturday (May 24) we will be closed on Saturdays during the summer so be sure to make a note on your calendars.
Did you know that we are happy to host your daytime meetings or small parties here? We offer several options….please feel free to give us a call at 989-449-4444 or email sipnknit@yahoo.com to discuss your plans.
As always if there is a class or an instructor that you would like to see us schedule, we are always open to suggestions ~ just let us know!
MAY CLASSES & SPECIALS
May Specials ~
In The Coffee House – 10% off BLUEBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIES
In The Yarn Shop – Buy $30 worth of yarn and get one single pattern FREE!
May Classes ~
SIP-N-SOCKS: May 5, 12, 19 & 26; 6-8 pm
MITTENS IN MAY! Knitting guru Elizabeth Zimmerman makes the argument that it is better not to make mittens in a hurry. In her classic book "Knitter's Almanac" she suggests that we "take our time over them…venture into new approaches and designs…enjoy them....let's make them in May!" Following her lead, our Sip-n-Sock for May will not be a sock at all, but an adventure in knitting mittens!
If you have never made mittens before, they are actually very easy...my motto is that mittens are just socks with a thumb instead of a heel! If you have made mittens before, how about giving a new and more challenging project a try this month? If you don't have a pattern for mittens you would like to try, come into the yarn shop and browse some of the books or magazines to find something or look online at many of the free patterns available. Cost to participate is $5 for the month, which entitles you to 10% off the knit along supplies. Please Note: This is NOT a learn to knit mittens class but rather a knit along where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, lending support as needed
KNITTING 101: Mondays, 6-8 pm; May 5, 12, &19
CROCHET 101: Mondays, 6-8 pm; May 5, 12 & 19.
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN FIBER ARTS MEETING: Saturday, May 10; 10 am – 2 pm
Dyeing Workshop with Maple Smith and Cary Smith
BASIC NEEDLE PUNCH: Monday, May 12; 6-8 pm Needle punch is an old form of fiber arts that utilizes weaver’s cloth and embroidery thread for a unique needle crafted piece of art. You will learn the techniques necessary to create and finish your piece of art. COST: $25 plus supplies (supplies will be available for purchase during class). INSTRUCTOR: Dee Richards
SHIBORI SCARF CLASS: Monday; 6-8 pm; May 19 & 26 Learn a new technique for creating a beautiful felted fabric scarf using this Japanese felting technique that includes both wet and dry felting techniques. This class requires only basic knitting skills. Some supplies are needed before the start of class and are available at the shop. COST: $30 plus supplies. INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
NEEDLEPUNCH NECKLACE: Monday 6-8 pm; May 19 Needle punch in a new way! Use needle punch to create a charm to complete a unique necklace. COST: $25 plus supplies (available during class). INSTRUCTOR: Dee Richards
JUNE CLASSES & SPECIALS
June Specials ~
In The Coffee House –10% off BLENDED CHAI TEA
In The Yarn Shop – 10% off any single sock pattern
June Classes ~
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN FIBER ARTS MEETING: No meeting in June
SIP-N-SOCKS : Mondays, June 2, 9, 26, 23, & 30; 6-8 pm
No Sip-n-Socks in June ~ instead why don’t you join us as we begin our WRAP ME UP stole? See details below….
**NEW FOR JUNE!** The WRAP ME UP STOLE KNIT-A-LONG: Mondays, June 2, 9, 26, 23, & 30; 6-8 pm (this kal will continue through July and August)
This modular wrap is over-the-top in color and texture ~ as much fun to make as it is to wear! Knits up quick on size 8 needles with worsted weight main color yarn, a harmonizing secondary color and incorporating a few beads (optional). You will create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with the selection of your own colors and style. This is a truly addictive pattern you knit from block to block, not wanting to stop till you see what comes next! Stop by the shop to see samples or take a look at the pattern.
COST to participate is $5 per month, which entitles you to 10% off the yarn for the knit along, plus $10 for the two-hour workshop (description of workshop below) that kicks off the project – a total of $25 (3 months at $5 per month and $10 for the workshop) plus supplies, for a summer long fun knit. The project requires a total of 1200 yards of worsted weight yarn, so if you are planning to purchase yarn from the shop you may want to come in during the month of May to make your selection and then be sure we have the quantity needed in your choice and colors (we will order more if needed) The sampler photo below (knit by Cary Smith of Serenity Farms) uses a combination of handspun yarn with Brown Sheep’s Lambs Pride:
This is NOT a difficult pattern, but it does require some techniques you may not be familiar with. Our plan is to “kick off” the knit-a-long on Monday, June 2nd with a two-hour workshop to provide you with some tips and guidance. You will learn how to knit a mitered square; tips for working paired decreases; picking up a new square from a previous one; hints for hiding yarn ends as you go and gain the confidence needed to create your own wonderful wrap! Cost for this workshop is $10 and even if you are just considering knitting the wrap, this class may help with your decision.
We have some fun things planned for the duration of this summer long event….why don’t you come out and join us?
BASIC NEEDLE PUNCH: Monday, June 9; 6-8 pm Needle punch is an old form of fiber arts that utilizes weaver’s cloth and embroidery thread for a unique needle crafted piece of art. You will learn the techniques necessary to create and finish your piece of art. COST: $25 plus supplies (supplies will be available for purchase during class). INSTRUCTOR: Dee Richards
KNITTING 102: MONDAY, 6-8 pm; June 16,23 & 30
CROCHET 102: Mondays, 6-8 pm; June 2, 9 & 16
FROCK CAMISOLE: Monday, 6-8 pm; June 2, 9 & 16
Knit a fashionable and comfortable summer frock camisole to keep or give away. This simple pattern is an elegant a-line camisole fit for any body. Best knit with a cotton or cotton blend. This class will teach the basics of knitting a top from the bottom up on circular needles and is great for the beginner to advanced level student. Supplies are available in store. INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
EMBELLISHMENTS: Monday, 6-8 pm; June 16 & 23
Discover the fun and fashionable way to take any plain article of clothing or accessory and dress it up. In this class you will learn how to use a felting needle, a little wool and creativity to bring to life your boring old clothes or plain-jane item from purses to hats. Your imagination has no limits with this wonderful fiber art! COST: $25.00 plus supplies, which will be available for purchase the day of class. Bring any article of clothing or accessory you choose with you to embellish. INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
WATERCOLOR FELTING: Monday, 6-8 pm; June 23 & 30 “Paint” a creative picture or wearable art piece with wool! Watercolor felting uses wool to “paint” a picture with felting needle, water and a little creativity. Supplies will be available at the shop before and during class. COST: $30 plus the supplies. INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
Sip-N-Knit Class PoliciesClass 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 and prior to the start time of your selected 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.
Congratulations to Lucy Bromm, who was the winner of last months prize giveaway! Lucy won a shoulder wrap kit that she is planning to knit for one of her granddaughters.
We are very excited about our summer Knit-a-Long project, the Wrap Me Up Stole by Chris de Longpre of Knitting at Knoon designs beginning in June. Be sure to read more about this in our June class descriptions or stop by the shop to see a sample or the pattern.
Our summer shop hours begin the fourth week of May. Starting that Saturday (May 24) we will be closed on Saturdays during the summer so be sure to make a note on your calendars.
Did you know that we are happy to host your daytime meetings or small parties here? We offer several options….please feel free to give us a call at 989-449-4444 or email sipnknit@yahoo.com to discuss your plans.
As always if there is a class or an instructor that you would like to see us schedule, we are always open to suggestions ~ just let us know!
MAY CLASSES & SPECIALS
May Specials ~
In The Coffee House – 10% off BLUEBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIES
In The Yarn Shop – Buy $30 worth of yarn and get one single pattern FREE!
May Classes ~
SIP-N-SOCKS: May 5, 12, 19 & 26; 6-8 pm
MITTENS IN MAY! Knitting guru Elizabeth Zimmerman makes the argument that it is better not to make mittens in a hurry. In her classic book "Knitter's Almanac" she suggests that we "take our time over them…venture into new approaches and designs…enjoy them....let's make them in May!" Following her lead, our Sip-n-Sock for May will not be a sock at all, but an adventure in knitting mittens!
If you have never made mittens before, they are actually very easy...my motto is that mittens are just socks with a thumb instead of a heel! If you have made mittens before, how about giving a new and more challenging project a try this month? If you don't have a pattern for mittens you would like to try, come into the yarn shop and browse some of the books or magazines to find something or look online at many of the free patterns available. Cost to participate is $5 for the month, which entitles you to 10% off the knit along supplies. Please Note: This is NOT a learn to knit mittens class but rather a knit along where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, lending support as needed
KNITTING 101: Mondays, 6-8 pm; May 5, 12, &19
CROCHET 101: Mondays, 6-8 pm; May 5, 12 & 19.
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN FIBER ARTS MEETING: Saturday, May 10; 10 am – 2 pm
Dyeing Workshop with Maple Smith and Cary Smith
BASIC NEEDLE PUNCH: Monday, May 12; 6-8 pm Needle punch is an old form of fiber arts that utilizes weaver’s cloth and embroidery thread for a unique needle crafted piece of art. You will learn the techniques necessary to create and finish your piece of art. COST: $25 plus supplies (supplies will be available for purchase during class). INSTRUCTOR: Dee Richards
SHIBORI SCARF CLASS: Monday; 6-8 pm; May 19 & 26 Learn a new technique for creating a beautiful felted fabric scarf using this Japanese felting technique that includes both wet and dry felting techniques. This class requires only basic knitting skills. Some supplies are needed before the start of class and are available at the shop. COST: $30 plus supplies. INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
NEEDLEPUNCH NECKLACE: Monday 6-8 pm; May 19 Needle punch in a new way! Use needle punch to create a charm to complete a unique necklace. COST: $25 plus supplies (available during class). INSTRUCTOR: Dee Richards
JUNE CLASSES & SPECIALS
June Specials ~
In The Coffee House –10% off BLENDED CHAI TEA
In The Yarn Shop – 10% off any single sock pattern
June Classes ~
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN FIBER ARTS MEETING: No meeting in June
SIP-N-SOCKS : Mondays, June 2, 9, 26, 23, & 30; 6-8 pm
No Sip-n-Socks in June ~ instead why don’t you join us as we begin our WRAP ME UP stole? See details below….
**NEW FOR JUNE!** The WRAP ME UP STOLE KNIT-A-LONG: Mondays, June 2, 9, 26, 23, & 30; 6-8 pm (this kal will continue through July and August)
This modular wrap is over-the-top in color and texture ~ as much fun to make as it is to wear! Knits up quick on size 8 needles with worsted weight main color yarn, a harmonizing secondary color and incorporating a few beads (optional). You will create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with the selection of your own colors and style. This is a truly addictive pattern you knit from block to block, not wanting to stop till you see what comes next! Stop by the shop to see samples or take a look at the pattern.
COST to participate is $5 per month, which entitles you to 10% off the yarn for the knit along, plus $10 for the two-hour workshop (description of workshop below) that kicks off the project – a total of $25 (3 months at $5 per month and $10 for the workshop) plus supplies, for a summer long fun knit. The project requires a total of 1200 yards of worsted weight yarn, so if you are planning to purchase yarn from the shop you may want to come in during the month of May to make your selection and then be sure we have the quantity needed in your choice and colors (we will order more if needed) The sampler photo below (knit by Cary Smith of Serenity Farms) uses a combination of handspun yarn with Brown Sheep’s Lambs Pride:
This is NOT a difficult pattern, but it does require some techniques you may not be familiar with. Our plan is to “kick off” the knit-a-long on Monday, June 2nd with a two-hour workshop to provide you with some tips and guidance. You will learn how to knit a mitered square; tips for working paired decreases; picking up a new square from a previous one; hints for hiding yarn ends as you go and gain the confidence needed to create your own wonderful wrap! Cost for this workshop is $10 and even if you are just considering knitting the wrap, this class may help with your decision.
We have some fun things planned for the duration of this summer long event….why don’t you come out and join us?
BASIC NEEDLE PUNCH: Monday, June 9; 6-8 pm Needle punch is an old form of fiber arts that utilizes weaver’s cloth and embroidery thread for a unique needle crafted piece of art. You will learn the techniques necessary to create and finish your piece of art. COST: $25 plus supplies (supplies will be available for purchase during class). INSTRUCTOR: Dee Richards
KNITTING 102: MONDAY, 6-8 pm; June 16,23 & 30
CROCHET 102: Mondays, 6-8 pm; June 2, 9 & 16
FROCK CAMISOLE: Monday, 6-8 pm; June 2, 9 & 16
Knit a fashionable and comfortable summer frock camisole to keep or give away. This simple pattern is an elegant a-line camisole fit for any body. Best knit with a cotton or cotton blend. This class will teach the basics of knitting a top from the bottom up on circular needles and is great for the beginner to advanced level student. Supplies are available in store. INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
EMBELLISHMENTS: Monday, 6-8 pm; June 16 & 23
Discover the fun and fashionable way to take any plain article of clothing or accessory and dress it up. In this class you will learn how to use a felting needle, a little wool and creativity to bring to life your boring old clothes or plain-jane item from purses to hats. Your imagination has no limits with this wonderful fiber art! COST: $25.00 plus supplies, which will be available for purchase the day of class. Bring any article of clothing or accessory you choose with you to embellish. INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
WATERCOLOR FELTING: Monday, 6-8 pm; June 23 & 30 “Paint” a creative picture or wearable art piece with wool! Watercolor felting uses wool to “paint” a picture with felting needle, water and a little creativity. Supplies will be available at the shop before and during class. COST: $30 plus the supplies. INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
Sip-N-Knit Class PoliciesClass 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 and prior to the start time of your selected 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.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
February Classes
FEBRUARY CLASSES & KAL'S
FEBRUARY SPECIALS ~
Coffee House –10% off Chai Tea
Yarn Shop – 10% off Wool Sock Yarn
FEBRUARY CLASSES ~
SIP-N-SOCKS: February 4, 11, 18 & 25; 6-8 pm
February’s sock pattern is the Hellen’s Socks pattern by Fiber Trends (pattern available at Sip-N-Knit)
**NEW IN FEBRUARY!***
A WONDERFUL WALLABY KNIT-A-LONG at SIP 'N KNIT**
Monday evenings in February - February 4, 11, 18 & 25; 6-8 pm
Maybe you've seen them, maybe you've heard about them, maybe you don't have a clue what we are talking about... but you will definately fall in love with the Wallaby sweater from Cottage Creations.
This popular pattern has been in existence since 1984. With sizes from children's 2 to Adults "super size" it is seamless, knit in the round and featureing both a "pouch" and a hood (though the hood is optional)...think of a knitted "hoodie"!
All you need to join us in this Knit-A-Long are the Wonderful Wallaby pattern, an assortment of circular and dpn's in the appropriate size, and yarn required to accomplish the size pattern you want to make (all are available for purchase at Sip 'n Knit). You will also need the basic knowledge of knitting (this is not a "how-to" knit class, it is a project knit-a-long) There will be knitters who have made the Wallaby before on hand to help you should you encounter a problem and light refreshments are available through the coffee house. Cost to join us for knitting on Monday nights is a one time fee of $5 (per month)
If you have not seen the Wallaby before, be sure to stop by and see one on display at the Yarn Shop.
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN FIBER ARTS MEETING: Saturday, February 9; 10 am – 2 pm (with an hour break for lunch)
Selecting and Spinning for Sock Yarn (including fiber preparation) with Cary Smith
Learn tips to help you chose and prepare a fiber; spin and condition a yarn that will hold up to sock-wear. Although geared towards sock yarn, this workshop will be informative to anyone wanting to learn more about making your spinning wheel work for you! COST: $5
LOCKER HOOKING RUG: Saturdays, February 2 & 16, 10am – 2pm
Create a piece of folk art. Locker hooking, using yarn, provides a fun and easy craft similar to traditional rug hooking, but with a twist. The locker hook uses the eye at the end of the needle to draw a string through all the loops you work. This “locks” them in place on the front of the canvas. The fact that the loops lock into place makes the rugs durable, and best of all washable. COST: $30 plus supplies. Class size limited to 10. INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Bailey
KIDS AFTERNOON KNIT: Monday, February 4, 11, 18, & 25; 3:30-4:30 pm
KNITTING 101: Tuesdays, February 5, 12, & 19, 6-8 pm
CROCHET 101: Tuesdays, February 5, 12 & 19, 6-8 pm
IGOLOCHKOY (Original Russian Needle punch): Saturday, February 23, 10 am – 2 pm or
Tuesdays, February 12 & 19, 6-8pm
EMBELLISHMENTS: Saturday, February 9, 10 am – 2 pm or Monday, February 18 & 25, 6-8 pm
SOCKS ON A CIRCULAR NEEDLE: Saturday, February 16 & 23; 10am – 2pm
If you have basic knitting skills, like to knit socks and would like to learn a new technique in knitting architecture this class is for you. With your knowledge of the knit and purl stitches, use the magic of two circular needles to create a pair of socks-faster and more gracefully. Join us and fall in love with knitting socks all over again. NOTE: The newer form of circular needles work much better than the ones that coil – Instructor recommends using the Addi-Turbo brand, 24-inch needles. COST: $30.00 plus the cost of supplies (Needles are available and we have some great sock yarns to choose from!) INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
FINISHING THAT PROJECT: Wednesday, February 20; 9:30am – noon
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 prior to the start time of your selected 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.
FEBRUARY SPECIALS ~
Coffee House –10% off Chai Tea
Yarn Shop – 10% off Wool Sock Yarn
FEBRUARY CLASSES ~
SIP-N-SOCKS: February 4, 11, 18 & 25; 6-8 pm
February’s sock pattern is the Hellen’s Socks pattern by Fiber Trends (pattern available at Sip-N-Knit)
**NEW IN FEBRUARY!***
A WONDERFUL WALLABY KNIT-A-LONG at SIP 'N KNIT**
Monday evenings in February - February 4, 11, 18 & 25; 6-8 pm
Maybe you've seen them, maybe you've heard about them, maybe you don't have a clue what we are talking about... but you will definately fall in love with the Wallaby sweater from Cottage Creations.
This popular pattern has been in existence since 1984. With sizes from children's 2 to Adults "super size" it is seamless, knit in the round and featureing both a "pouch" and a hood (though the hood is optional)...think of a knitted "hoodie"!
All you need to join us in this Knit-A-Long are the Wonderful Wallaby pattern, an assortment of circular and dpn's in the appropriate size, and yarn required to accomplish the size pattern you want to make (all are available for purchase at Sip 'n Knit). You will also need the basic knowledge of knitting (this is not a "how-to" knit class, it is a project knit-a-long) There will be knitters who have made the Wallaby before on hand to help you should you encounter a problem and light refreshments are available through the coffee house. Cost to join us for knitting on Monday nights is a one time fee of $5 (per month)
If you have not seen the Wallaby before, be sure to stop by and see one on display at the Yarn Shop.
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN FIBER ARTS MEETING: Saturday, February 9; 10 am – 2 pm (with an hour break for lunch)
Selecting and Spinning for Sock Yarn (including fiber preparation) with Cary Smith
Learn tips to help you chose and prepare a fiber; spin and condition a yarn that will hold up to sock-wear. Although geared towards sock yarn, this workshop will be informative to anyone wanting to learn more about making your spinning wheel work for you! COST: $5
LOCKER HOOKING RUG: Saturdays, February 2 & 16, 10am – 2pm
Create a piece of folk art. Locker hooking, using yarn, provides a fun and easy craft similar to traditional rug hooking, but with a twist. The locker hook uses the eye at the end of the needle to draw a string through all the loops you work. This “locks” them in place on the front of the canvas. The fact that the loops lock into place makes the rugs durable, and best of all washable. COST: $30 plus supplies. Class size limited to 10. INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Bailey
KIDS AFTERNOON KNIT: Monday, February 4, 11, 18, & 25; 3:30-4:30 pm
KNITTING 101: Tuesdays, February 5, 12, & 19, 6-8 pm
CROCHET 101: Tuesdays, February 5, 12 & 19, 6-8 pm
IGOLOCHKOY (Original Russian Needle punch): Saturday, February 23, 10 am – 2 pm or
Tuesdays, February 12 & 19, 6-8pm
EMBELLISHMENTS: Saturday, February 9, 10 am – 2 pm or Monday, February 18 & 25, 6-8 pm
SOCKS ON A CIRCULAR NEEDLE: Saturday, February 16 & 23; 10am – 2pm
If you have basic knitting skills, like to knit socks and would like to learn a new technique in knitting architecture this class is for you. With your knowledge of the knit and purl stitches, use the magic of two circular needles to create a pair of socks-faster and more gracefully. Join us and fall in love with knitting socks all over again. NOTE: The newer form of circular needles work much better than the ones that coil – Instructor recommends using the Addi-Turbo brand, 24-inch needles. COST: $30.00 plus the cost of supplies (Needles are available and we have some great sock yarns to choose from!) INSTRUCTOR: Amy Mendoza
FINISHING THAT PROJECT: Wednesday, February 20; 9:30am – noon
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 prior to the start time of your selected 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.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
JANUARY CLASSES & KAL's
Here is a list of the classes and knit-a-longs being offered in January at the shop. For complete description and details, including class requirements and fees, please contact Suzanne at Sip-n-Knit at sipnknit@yahoo.com
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN FIBER ARTS MEETING: Saturday, January 12; 10 am – 2 pm. Double Knitting Techniques with Pam Feldpausch
SIP-N-SOCKS (a sock knit-a-long): Mondays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28; 6-8 pm January’s sock pattern is the Railroad Rib Sock by Fiber Trends (pattern available at Sip-N-Knit)
KIDS AFTERNOON KNIT: Monday, January 7, 14, 21 & 28; 3:30-4:30 pm. Instructor Suzanne Bailey
KNITTING 102: Tuesday January 8, 15 & 22; 6-8 pm. Instructor Suzanne Bailey
CROCHET 102: Tuesday, January 8, 15, & 22; 6-8 pm. Instructor Kristen Mitchell
EMBELLISHMENTS: Saturday, January 12 ,10 am - 2 pm or Monday, January 21 & 28, 6-8 pm. Instructor Amy Mendoza
IGOLOCHKOY (Original Russian Needle punch) Saturday January 12, 10am - 2 pm or Tuesday January 15 & 22, 6–8 pm. Instructor Dee Richards
FELTED SLIPPERS: Monday, January 14, 21 & 28; 6-8 pm
These fun and practical slippers knit up fast and easy with double yarn. They are designed to be comfortable and durable. Instructor Suzanne Bailey
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 prior to the start time of your selected 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.
MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN FIBER ARTS MEETING: Saturday, January 12; 10 am – 2 pm. Double Knitting Techniques with Pam Feldpausch
SIP-N-SOCKS (a sock knit-a-long): Mondays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28; 6-8 pm January’s sock pattern is the Railroad Rib Sock by Fiber Trends (pattern available at Sip-N-Knit)
KIDS AFTERNOON KNIT: Monday, January 7, 14, 21 & 28; 3:30-4:30 pm. Instructor Suzanne Bailey
KNITTING 102: Tuesday January 8, 15 & 22; 6-8 pm. Instructor Suzanne Bailey
CROCHET 102: Tuesday, January 8, 15, & 22; 6-8 pm. Instructor Kristen Mitchell
EMBELLISHMENTS: Saturday, January 12 ,10 am - 2 pm or Monday, January 21 & 28, 6-8 pm. Instructor Amy Mendoza
IGOLOCHKOY (Original Russian Needle punch) Saturday January 12, 10am - 2 pm or Tuesday January 15 & 22, 6–8 pm. Instructor Dee Richards
FELTED SLIPPERS: Monday, January 14, 21 & 28; 6-8 pm
These fun and practical slippers knit up fast and easy with double yarn. They are designed to be comfortable and durable. Instructor Suzanne Bailey
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 prior to the start time of your selected 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.
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