Brooke's Miley tee

Here's Brooke modeling her latest FO!  Pattern and yarn available at the shop.

PROJECT DETAILS

Pattern: Miley by c2knits

Yarn: Cascade Cotton Rich DK (color 3726); 7 skeins for size 39

Needles: US 6 (but Brooke knits loose, so your needle needs may vary)

Brooke says, "I made this in a month.  It was fun to knit and I love the yarn.  I want to make more of these!  I can definitely see some three-quarter length or longer sleeves for fall."

Sadie tank

Here's a new shop sample to inspire you all for summer.  Knit by Stacy; modeled by loyal shop mannequin Epiphany!

Pattern: Sadie by c2knits
Yarn: Kertzer Super 10 Butterfly Cotton, color 3475 (geranium)
Needles: US 4 (ribbing), US 5 (waist shaping), US 6 (rest of body)

Stacy says: "I made the smallest size and didn't even use two whole skeins of Butterfly Cotton.  So although the pattern said I would need 600 yards, I actually used well under 500.  Woot!"

Sadie is a great basic for your summer wardrobe, versatile enough to be dressed up or dressed down, worn with or without the Scary Spice wig. ;)

Class descriptions

As promised, here are the descriptions of the classes we're offering in May and June.  These are group classes, but don't forget, we're always willing to do a one-on-one lesson for you if there is a particular skill you want to learn!

Beginning Knitting
2-hour class (one session) $40
You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.  The class project is a scarf.

Intermediate Knitting
2-hour class (two one-hour sessions) $40
You will learn knitting in the round using both circular and double-pointed needles, decreasing, reading your pattern and checking your gauge.  The class project is a hat.

Beginning Crochet
2-hour class (one session) $40
You will learn to chain, single crochet, double crochet and half double crochet.  The class project is a scarf.

Beginning Spinning
1½-hour class (one session) $30
You will learn the basics of spinning wool fiber into yarn on a hand (drop) spindle.  This class is suitable for beginners ages 12 and up.

Skill Class - Cables
1-hour class (one session) $25
You will learn various cable knitting techniques.  You may bring scrap yarn for practicing.

Project Class - Lace Scarf
2-hour class (one session) $40
This class is for knitters who are comfortable with their knit and purl stitches.  You will learn to increase, decrease and read charts.  The class project is the Mavis Lace scarf.

All supplies must be purchased at Sheepish.  Supplies are not included in the price of instruction.  Students will receive a 10% on supplies purchased for classes if no other discount, coupons, or Groupons are used for the class.

Revised class schedule

We've made a few changes to our May and June class schedule so we could add Beginning Crochet and Beginning Spinning (by popular demand!).  Descriptions of the classes will be posted as soon as we have time to type them up (hopefully tomorrow).  Here's the new schedule:

• Saturday, May 21, 2:00-3:00pm: Intermediate Knitting (session 1 of 2)

• Thursday, May 26, 6:00-8:00 pm: Beginning Knitting (one session)

• Saturday, May 28, 10:00 am-Noon: Beginning Knitting (one session)

• Saturday, May 28, 2:00-3:00pm: Skill Class: Cables (one session)

• Saturday, June 4, 10:00am-Noon: Project Class: Lace Scarf (one session)

• Saturday, June 4, 2:00-3:00pm: Intermediate Knitting (session 2 of 2)

• Thursday, June 9, 6:30-7:30pm: Intermediate Knitting (session 1 of 2)

• Saturday, June 11, 10:00am-Noon: Beginning Knitting (one session)

• Saturday, June 11, Noon-1:30pm: Beginning Spinning on a Drop Spindle (one session)

• Thursday, June 16, 6:00-8:00pm: Skill Class: Cables (one session)

• Saturday, June 18, 10:00am-Noon: Beginning Crochet (one session)

• Thursday, June 23, 6:30-7:30pm: Intermediate Knitting (session 2 of 2)

• Thursday, June 23, 6:00-8:00pm: Beginning Crochet (one session)

Mariele at work

Carrie has been back at work a few days this week, accompanied by her new, ah, assistant.  Mariele seems pretty relaxed here, as you can see from this photo.  Carrie made this little hat for her out of some stash yarn...adorable, don't you think?  Her head is almost too big for it already, she's growing so fast.  She'll be one month old on Monday!

Springtime works in progress

Sometimes we hear people say that knitting is strictly a fall and winter activity, but we couldn't disagree more!  There are so many fabulous patterns for tees and tanks, and let's face it, cardigans and/or shawls are necessities when dealing with those overly air- conditioned offices and movie theaters.  Here's some of what we're working on for spring.

Stacy is "thisclose" to finishing the Sadie tank top from c2knits.  Talk about a yarn-efficient project--Stacy used less than two hanks of Butterfly Cotton for the size small, and there was quite a bit left over from that second hank!  You'll soon be seeing this displayed in the shop.

 

Meanwhile, Brooke is knitting another c2knits pattern, the Miley tee, out of Cotton Rich DK.  She reports that it's a simple knit (top-down! seamless!) and that she can envision making a long-sleeve version for fall.  Great idea!

What's on YOUR needles this spring?

Upcoming classes

Here's a list of classes we'll be offering over the next six weeks.  These are group classes, for which we ask for a minimum of two and maximum of six students.  Stay tuned for more details in the next few days!

• Saturday, May 21, 10:00am-Noon: Beginning Knitting
• Saturday, May 21, 2:00-3:00pm: Intermediate Knitting, Part 1
• Thursday, May 26, 6:00-8:00pm: Beginning Knitting
• Saturday, May 28, 10:00am-Noon: Beginning Knitting
• Saturday, May 28, 2:00-3:00pm: Skill Class (Cables)
• Thursday, June 2, 6:00-7:00pm: Intermediate Knitting, Part 1
• Saturday, June 4, 10:00am-Noon: Project of the Month (Lace Scarf)
• Saturday, June 4, 2:00-3:00pm: Intermediate Knitting, Part 2
• Thursday, June 9, 6:00-7:00pm: Skill Class (Cables)
• Saturday, June 11, 10:00-Noon: Beginning Knitting
• Saturday, June 11, 2:00-3:00pm: Beginning Knitting for Kids (ages 10 and up)
• Thursday, June 16, 6:00-7:00pm: Intermediate Knitting, Part 2