The Last Stitch

The Sip n Knit yarn shop is now closed.  

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, 7^th 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!

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!

NOVEMBER CLASSES & SPECIALS

The month of November blows in with cold winds, daylight savings time, and more time for knitting, spinning and crochet!  Here at Sip 'n Knit we're looking forward to a fun new class to take us through the month.  Our specials for November are a 10% discount on any yellow, orange or brown yarn and 20% off our Spiced Chai beverages.

Double Knitting

Team Hat (of your choice)

Monday evenings November 12, 19 and 26 from 6 – 8pm   

Double knitting is a technique that allows you to create a tube on straight needles; a double tube on circular needles; "quilt" your knitting or make a reversible fabric.  Double knitting can come in very handy when you would like to create a thick fabric:  a cold-weather hat, a pot holder, a coat.  It is also a great technique when doing color work with 2 colors:  double knitting will allow you to do vertical stripes and any other kind of two-tone fabric without requiring multiple bobbins of yarn, stranding or similar techniques required for 2-color work when working in standard knitting. 

 
In the opening session of the class we will explore several ways to do double knitting and the many uses for the technique.  The next two sessions will leave you free to work on one of the three patterns provided or one of your own choosing as you perfect your double knitting skills.  Instructor Pam Feldpausch will lead us down the path of Double Knitting fun!  Cost $15.00

SPIN-A-LONG SATURDAY
Saturday, November 17 10 am - 2 pm
Bring your spinning wheel or drop spindle for a relaxing day of fiber with friends.  Don't spin?  Come and visit any way!

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

 

ANGORA WORKSHOP POSTPONED

The Angora Workshop scheduled for Saturday, October 20th has been postponed.  We hope to try again for another date ~ please let us know if you are interested and we're sorry for any inconvenience.

OCTOBER AT THE YARN SHOP

OCTOBER

Seventh Year Anniversary Celebration!

It's our seven year anniversary!  Come in and help us celebrate and save 20% on all purchases over $30 in the yarn shop and 10% off our signature Cold Campfire beverage.

 

October Classes and Workshops

Monday Evening Knit Along project for October will be Bedford Springs Shawl with Cobweb Frill or Bedford Springs Shawl with Dinner Bell Ruffles.  Come into the shop and see a sample made with Kraemer Yarns Fountain Hill Brushed Mohair.  This is a new company for us and the yarn is produced here in America.  Cost to participate is $5.00 for the month of October, plus supplies.  The pattern is free with the purchase of the recommended yarn.
 

Fiber Group Meeting

Saturday,  October 20 from 10-2

Have you ever wanted to have your own source of fiber for spinning, but don’t have acres of land to do it on?  Angora rabbits may be just the fiber animal you are looking for.  Small, easy to handle and very sweet temperaments make these animals the perfect choice for your small (or large) farm.  Look at those little fuzzy faces below (photo compliments of Tail Spin Farm)   In this class Instructor Renee McCausey of Tail Spin Farms will show you how to care for, groom and use Angora fiber in your favorite craft projects.  From spinning to felting, Angora rabbits are a great fiber choice! Renee will be bring an angora rabbit for us to see.  You must register and pay for class by October 15.  Charge for this class is $20.00 and all welcome, whether you are a spinner or not!

Beginning Knitting

October 8, 15, & 22 from 6-8

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

October 8, 15, & 22 from 6-8

For those who want to learn the basics of crochet.  Cost is $20.00 plus supplies.

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

SHOW AND TELL SEPTEMBER

Back to School Specials

Hit the books in September!  Take 10% off all books and magazines in the yarn shop and 10% off any flavor of smoothie in the coffee shop.

To celebrate back to school and back from summer, we're having a "Show-And-Tell September" at Sip 'n Knit! 

For the month of September - Monday night knitters, Wednesday morning knitters, Saturday morning spinners (or any time in between!) - come and show us what you've been working on this summer!  We want to see in-progress projects, finished projects, new projects, old projects or just projects you had great plans for, LOL! 

So gather your show and tell, invite your friends and come get reacquainted with the shop.  If you've never been or haven't been in a while we invite you to come and say hello.  We'd also like to hear any ideas you might have for projects and workshops at the shop this fall and winter.

Monday Night Sip 'n Knitters meet on Mondays from 6-8 pm Wednesday Morning Sip 'n Knitters meet Wednesdays from 10 till noon
Saturday Spinners (spinning wheels and drop spindles or whatever you use!) meet the second Saturday, September 8^th from 10 till 2 pm

CLASSES

 

Beginning Knitting

 September 10, 17 & 24 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

 September 10, 17, & 24 from 6-8

For those who want to learn the basics of crochet.  Cost is $20.00 plus supplies.

Be looking for October and November classes in the next couple of weeks.  Call the yarn shop to sign up for classes or if you have any questions at 989-449-4444 and remember to support your local yarn shop!