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!

 

 

 

MAY ~ AUGUST 2012

During the spring and summer months we are not planning any special courses, but we will do classes my appointment – if you need more details please see or contact Suzanne at the yarn shop 989-449-4444.

We’ll continue with TWELVE HATS IN 2012, with cables on both a knit and a crochet pattern. This is a knitter’s choice. We also have sock patterns to choice from that features cables. These are on display and when you make your choice from one of those, you will receive a discount. Please check with Suzanne for more details if you have any questions.

During May & June we will be working on “Worth Avenue Cardigan” from the Summer 2012 Knitscene magazine.  Join us every Monday evening during these months from 6 to 8 pm and when finished you will have a very nice warm weather sweater to wear! Cost is $5.00 a month and you will also receive 10% off supplies for this project.  Magazine with the pattern is available at the shop now.

In July and August join us as we work on the “Wingspan Shawl”. The design is basically 8 right angled triangles, each offset from the previous one to form a shape reminiscent of a curve of pursuit. The pattern is free with purchase of yarn. The cost is $5.00 for the month and your will receive 10% off of supplies for this project.

OPEN KNIT is every Monday evening from 6-8pm and Wednesday Morning from 10-12am.  There is a $5.00 fee to participate per month, but this includes either sessions and entitles you to a 10% discount on all your supplies for the monthly project.

Please stop by the shop, call or email if you have any questions!

MARCH 2012

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ~ Happy First Day of Spring ~ Daylight Savings Time for us to spring ahead to some new projects!

I don’t know about you but St. Patrick’s Day always makes us think of cables, so cables will be our theme this month. We’ll continue with TWELVE HATS IN 2012 with cables. We’ve done several cabled sock patterns in the past and it’s so hard to choose just one, so we’re going to make it “knitter’s choice” – we’ll have our sock patterns that feature cables on display and when you make your choice from one of those, you’ll save 10% as the March Special in the yarn shop. Our other special for March is 10% off Brown Sheep Lambs Pride yarn. Please check with Suzanne for more details if you have any questions.

Our spinning days remain popular and we've had requests for a "learn to drop spindle class", so here you are! This month we have a special guest instructor who will bring knowledge, fiber and the spindle to the shop to teach this lovely craft. Its a wonderful way to start in the world of spinning, especially if you aren't ready to invest in a spinning wheel. And its portable, you can take your spindle with you just like you can your knitting! Read more below and make plans to join us.

REGULAR KAL's and a special WORKSHOP!


OPEN KNIT is every Monday evening from 6-8pm and Wednesday Morning from 10-12am
There is a $5.00 fee to participate per month, but this includes either sessions and entitles you to a 10% discount on all your supplies for the monthly project.

HOW ABOUT HATS Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 10 am till noon and Monday March 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 6 to 8 pm.


SIP 'N SOCKS: Monday March 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 6 to 8 pm. Cabled Patterns are our feature and several are available at 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-a-long where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, but there are always knitters who are willing to help out if you have problems with a pattern - we can work through it together!

CABLED VEST KNIT-a-LONG Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 10 am till noon and Monday March 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 6 to 8 pm
If you aren’t in the mood for hats or socks, or if you just can’t get enough of knitting and cables, why not join in this knit-a-long for a classic, simple cabled vest perfect for the in-between seasons? This is Plymouth Yarn Company's Cabled Vest pattern #1700. Using at the most six skeins (and only four skeins for the smallest size!) of economical yarn such as Encore (or Galway) you can treat yourself to some new yarn for a nice spring project. There is a completed sample on display at the yarn shop, be sure to check it out, chose your yarn and join in.

LEARN TO SPIN ON A DROP SPINDLE Saturday March 24, 10 am till 2 pm
The ancient art of transforming fiber to yarn can be done both economically and efficiently through the use of a drop spindle. In this class, you will not only learn this skill, but also how to prepare fiber to be spun. Your time will be made complete with a spindle of your own and some fiber! Instructor: Renee from Tail Spin Farm in St. Johns. Cost: $30 that includes the spindle and practice fiber. NOTE: Preregistration is required for this class – please contact Suzanne at the yarn shop to reserve your spot no later than Tuesday, March 20.

BEGINNING KNITTING Monday, March 12, 19, & 26 from 6-8 or Saturday March 10 & 24 from 10-2
A basic class to help you start knitting! Learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind-off, then finish by making a buttonhole scarf (one skein project). Instructor: Suzanne Cost: $20 Homework required.

BEGIN KNITTING A HAT Monday, March 12, 19, & 26 from 6-8 or Saturday March 10 & 24 from 10-2
A basic class to help you start knitting in the round! Expand on your Beginning knitting skills and work on a simple hat. Instructor: Suzanne Cost: $15

Jigsaw Puzzle Saturday, Saturday March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 9 -?
Puzzled what to do on Saturdays? Come in and help us put our puzzles together while enjoying the fellowship, a hot drink and maybe a bite to eat. Call 989-449-4444 for more details.

Please call 989-449-4444 to register for the class of your choice.

FEBRUARY 2012

Happy Valentines Day ~ Happy First Day of Spring ~ Happy Presidents Day ~ Happy Groundhog Day ~ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! There are lots of fun celebration days coming up in the next two months and as winter goes by and spring begins, how about joining us for a new project?

We think we have chosen some small but fun things that won’t stretch the dollar to far but still challenge us a little. Knit, crochet, spin along with us! Below is an outline of upcoming events – if you need more details please contact Suzanne at the yarn shop 989-449-4444.

To start things off, HOW ABOUT HATS? Let’s do TWELVE IN 2012! If you’re a member of the online community Ravelry, you might have read about lots of group attempting to do twelve of something this year – 12 sweaters, 12 pairs of socks or mittens, 12 granny squares, spin 12 pounds of fiber – you get the idea. For us, the idea came a little bit late, so we’ve missed January, but beginning in February we are going to have a kal each month for hats. Like socks, hats are a small project that gives you the opportunity to learn a new technique, try a new yarn or knit a simple old favorite without breaking the bank. If you don’t need a hat for yourself or anyone you know, we’re always looking for donations to our hat charity. The goal will be to knit or crochet twelve over the year, but if that’s stretching things to much, don’t fret it and still plan to join in when you can. We’ll kick things off on Wednesday morning February 1 and Monday evening, February 6. This will be a relaxed, not many rules kal (or crochet along). If you have any questions, please check with Suzanne at the yarn shop, 989-449-4444.

SPECIALS OF THE MONTH ~ 10% off all single patterns; 15% off if you are an Open Knit member

OPEN KNIT is every Monday evening from 6-8pm and Wednesday Morning from 10-12am
There is a $5.00 fee to participate per month, but this includes either sessions and entitles you to a 10% discount on all your supplies for the monthly project.

HOW ABOUT HATS Wednesday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 10 am till noon and/or
Monday February 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 6 to 8 pm.
Chose your favorite hat pattern if you have one! We’d like to hear about both knit and crochet and if you have an example of a finished hat, please bring it to share. If you don’t already have a favorite, we’ll have some pattern suggestions on hand - for example, the latest issue of Interweave’s Knitscene magazine has at least four different hat patterns and the winter issue of KnitSimple has seven! Both of these publications are available at the yarn shop). If you do bring a favorite hat to show us, please remember to respect the copyright of any pattern you may have used and do not share unless the pattern writer allows it!

BEGIN KNITTING A HAT Monday, February 6 & 13 from 6-8 pm or
Saturday, February 11 from 10am till 2 pm
A basic class to help you start knitting in the round! Expand on your Beginning knitting skills and work on a simple hat. Instructor: Suzanne Cost: $15

SIP 'N SOCKS: Monday February 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 6 to 8 pm.
Get in the spirit of Valentine’s Day with Maggie’s Heart Patterned Sock. A simple sock made with worsted weight yarn, actually a variation of last months Sip 'n Sock Coffee Cup pattern only this time with hearts!

You will need a main color of yarn and a small amount of contrasting color – how about pink and white; red and white or pink and red? Pattern will be available at 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-a-long where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, but there are always knitters who are willing to help out if you have problems with a pattern - we can work through it together!

BEGINNING KNITTING, Monday, February 13, 20, & 27 from 6-8pm or Saturday February 11 & 25 from 10-2.
A basic class to help you start knitting! Learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind-off, then finish by making a buttonhole scarf (one skein project). Instructor: Suzanne Cost: $20 Homework required.

SPINNING FOR SOCK YARN, Saturday, February 25, 10 am till noon
Are you a spinner who would like to make your own sock yarn? There are some hints and tips that can help you, both in choice of fibers and how you spin the yarn and we are going to share them with you in this informal workshop.

Bring your spinning wheel and any fiber you have that you want to think about using for socks. Class will be from 10 am till noon, but we can stay and spin after lunch if you like! COST is $12 and includes handouts and some fiber samples. If you have questions about this workshop, please contact Cary Smith at 989-463-5630. NOTE: Pre-registration is required for this class so that instructor can prepare materials. Please reserve your spot by Wednesday February 22.

Jigsaw Puzzle Saturday, Saturday February 4, 11, 18, 25 9 -?
Puzzled what to do on Saturdays? Come in and help us put our puzzles together while enjoying the fellowship, a hot drink and maybe a bite to eat. Call 989-449-4444 for more details.

KNIT IN THE NEW YEAR ~ JANUARY 2012

JANUARY SPECIALS ~
Save 10% on regularly priced sock yarns, 15% off if you are a member of the Open Knit group

JANUARY CLASSES, KAL'S & EVENTS ~

OPEN KNIT
Monday evenings from 6-8pm; Wednesday mornings from 10-noon.
Cost is $5.00 per month, whether you come mornings or evenings or both! When you pay for the month, you are entitled to a 10% discount on all of your supplies!

SIP 'N SOCKS: Monday January 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 6 to 8 pm.

Our first Sip ‘n Sock of 2012 is a repeat from the past! We've had a request to knit an old favorite, the SIP ‘n SOCK COFFEE CUP pattern.

This is a simple sock, worked in worsted weight yarn. There is a small amount of colorwork but very easy to do. You will need a main color of yarn plus a small amount of contrasting color (you will probably want a pretty high contrast color so that your "coffee cup" will show up in the sock) If you have a copy of the pattern from before, just bring it along with you. If you need a copy, they will be available at the yarn shop.

Cost to participate is $5 for the month (covered by your “open knit” fee), which entitles you to 10% off yarn for the project. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a learn to knit class but rather a knit-a-long where we chose a pattern and yarn to work on together, but there are always knitters who are willing to help out if you have problems with a pattern - we can work through it together!

SIP ‘N KNIT SPIN-IN, Saturday, January 14, 10 am till 2 pm

Bring wheels, spindles and fibers and come in for the first of the new year spin-in!. If you don’t spin, bring your knitting or crocheting or simply come to visit. There is no cost to participate.

BEGINNING KNIT Monday, January 16, 23 & 30 from 6-8 pm or
Saturday January 14 & 28 from 10 am till 2 pm
Instructor: Suzanne Cost: $25
Class Description: A basic class to help you start knitting! Learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind-off. You will make a simple buttonhole scarf (one skein project)
Call (989)449-4444

BEGIN KNITTING IN THE ROUND Monday, January 9 from 6-8 pm or
Saturday, January 21 from 10am till 2 pm
Instructor: Suzanne Cost: $15
Class Description: A basic class to help you start knitting in the round! Expand on your Beginning knitting skills and work on a simple hat.
Call (989) 449-4444

SIP 'N KNIT ANNUAL WINTER PAJAMA PARTY!
Dig out your favorite flannel pajamas or long johns, your felted slippers and wool socks...bring your spinning wheels, your knitting needles or crochet hooks, all of your latest projects....its time for the Pajama Party!

Food~Beverages~Knitting~Spinning~Crochet AND shopping…. a special of 20% off all regularly priced yarns that night! A good time to stock up on goodies for yourself or for future gifts, right?

Pajamas are not required dress, but do plan to be comfortable!

For those who worked on the special SIP 'N SLIP AFGHAN in 2011, bring along your work to show and share (even if it is not completed) You will be entered to win a special prize if you do! Photo below is of the May pattern, Zebra:

Date: Friday, January 27, 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

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!