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Marchknitting supplySheeps Clothing

To register for classes call 219-462-1700

sheepsclothingvalpo www.knitdoctor.comMARCH 2016

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Classic Elite YarnsSpring Knit-A-Long

Pick a design from any of Classic Elites Spring booklets.Your choice must use a minimum of balls

of Classic Elite yarn purchased this year.

Show us the finished piece by : pm, Friday, June .Let us share photos of your finished piece.

Your name will be in a drawing

once for every yards of yarn used in your project.

Its fine to do multiple projects.

Prize drawing: Friday, June , : p.m.

Grand Prize:

$ basket of good things for knitters provided by Classic Elite.Other prizes will be gift certificates to downtown Valparaiso restaurants

and good things from around Sheeps Clothing.

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Irish Aran CabledScarfThis class is step one to achievingyour goal of mastering cableknitting. Well begin the scarf byfollowing row by row directions.Then, when you are comfortablewith the basic pattern, Debbiewill give you the opportunity toknit the Irish way. Debbie hasstudied extensively with RosaleenHegarty, who manages a groupof production knitters in Ireland.This method teaches you to seethe ow of your stitches freeing

you from row by row directions.Once you learn this method, youllbe ready to tackle full sweaterprojects. Youll also nd yourself

applying the lessons learned to all

your knitting projects. Thursday4 to 6 pm

Apr 7, 14, 21$40 plus suppliesTeacher: Debbie

Irish Aran Cabled

HatFinished your Aran cabledscarf? Its time to take the nextstep and make an Irish Aran hatto match. You will learn howthe size of the diamond motifdetermines the size of the hat,and how to let the diamondshape guide the decreases forthe crown of the hat.

Thursday4 to 6 pm

Apr 28, May 5$30 plus suppliesTeacher: Debbie

Classes

EnterNorah Gaughans Enter pulloveris fun to knit and fun to wear.This T-shaped garment has justtwo pieces, the front and theback. A simple yarn over, knittwo together lace worked on thediagonal gives the garment shapeand drape. It can be worked inwool rich yarns such as Berrocostweedy new yarn, Colora. Orchoose a summery yarn, suchas Berrocos Fuji, or brand newcotton tape yarn, Elba. Thisdesign is much easier to knit thatit would appear. The basic lacepattern is very easy to memorize.This design is surprisingly

forgiving of slight variations ingauge. It is also easy to make asize in between the sizes on thepattern.

Friday4 to 6 pm

Mar 11, 18, Apr 1, 8$50 plus supplies

Teacher: Paula

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Crochet HankieBJs original hankie edgingdesigns are perfect forintermediate level crocheterslooking for a challenge. Youllwork with a size 1.00 mm hookand size 20 cordonet cotton

thread to embellish the edgeof a cotton hankie blank. First-timers to hankie class will worka simplied design, providing

a gentle introduction to the artof hankie making. Experiencedhankie makers will work theFive-Leaf Hemicycle EdgingHandkerchief and enjoy thechallenge of working buillions andcluster stitches.

Baby YokedCardiganHannah Fettigs Yoked Cardiganmay become your go to baby gift.Once you master this elegantlysimple top-down, ribbedconstruction method, you willnever be more than a couple ofevenings away from a distinctivesweater for a wee one. Youllenjoy picking a couple of funbuttons to close the front.

Wednesday5:30 to 7:30 pm

Mar 16, 23, 30$40 plus supplies

Teacher: Susan

Saturday1 to 4 pm

April 9$40 plus suppliesTeacher: BJ

2016Liberty Wool

Afghan ClubStill time to choose yourLiberty Wool afghan designfor this spring.This year there are bothknit and crochet options.

12 brand new colors ofLiberty Wool Print arecoming to theshop in 6monthly

installments. Youllpick up your 2 new colorseach month and watchyour piece grow. Wereexpecting shipmentnumber 2 shortlyso its aperfect time to jump in tothis fun project.

Storm MountainReady for a more challengingproject? Heidi Kirrmaiers StormMountain could be the rightproject for you. Join our Heidifor a 6 session class to makethis open front cardigan. It canbe worn as a utter front or a

crossover front. The back gentlyares out along lines marked by a

series of pretty eyelets.Monday 1 to 3 pm

Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16$70 plus supplies

Teacher: Heid

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Needle Felted BunnyNovice and experienced needlefelters will enjoy making this 3inch bunny. Learn to sculpt woolwith a barbed needle to form thebody. Then give your bunny its very

own individual face with surfaceembellishment techniques. Thetechniques youll learn in this classcan be applied to making your ownmenagerie of small needle feltedcreatures. As you make your bunny,Susan will help you see how eachof the major body parts could beadapted to needle felt other animals.

Saturday1 to 3 pm

March 12, 19$40 includes supplies

Teacher: Susan Childress

Wonderful WallabyA hoodie with a handwarmerkangaroo pouch. What is not tolove about this timeless designby Carol Anderson of CottageCreations. It is a pattern for thewhole family, from 2 years tovery ample adult. A rst sweater

friendly project.Tuesday

7 to 9 pmApr 5, 12, 26,

May 3, 10$60 plus supplies

Teacher: Kate

Socks:Cuff DownBegin your sock at the cu so

you will have plenty of time to getcomfortable knitting in the roundon small needles before learninghow to shape the heel and toe.Finish the sock with kitchener

stitch so that there will be noseam at the toe of your socks.

Thursday6:00 to 8:00 pm

Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21$50 plus supplies

Teacher: Kate

Crochet SwingVestCrochet top down to create an

airy, open front cardie vest forwarmer days to come. Wellchoose a lightweight, self-stripingyarn to show o the mitered lines

in this piece. Our current favoriteyarns are Bella Lino, a linen blendfrom Classic Elite and Amitola,a light wool and silk blend fromLouisa Harding.

Saturday8 to 10 am

Apr 23, 30, May 7$40 plus supplies

Teacher: Paula

Saturday, March 5

ContinentalKnit and Purl1 to 3 pmBring your Size 8needles to this freedemonstration.Well provide the yarn andhelp you test-drive the style ofknitting where the yarn is heldin the left hand.

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www.knitdoctor.comTo register for classes cal

219-462-1700

Teachers

Heidi Yelich

Susan Brobs

Kate Schroede

Debbie Teibe

Paula Strietelmeie

BJ Licko-Kee

Design

Kristina Ros

ArtworkSusan Childress

M-Tu 12 to 7W 10 to 7Th 12 to 9F 12 to 7Sa 10 to 5

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EVERY Wednesday10am to noon

EVERY Friday5 to 7 pm

Early Bird Knitters

1st & 3rd Saturday

EVERY month 8 am

March2016

SPINNING

4 to 6pmevery 4th Friday

Spinners are invited

to bring their wheels

and spin.

Interested in Spinning?

Its a great opportunity

to get your questions

answered.

Drop spindle

demonstrations.

Knits That Breatheauthor,

Julie Turjoman,will be teaching

Air ConditioningYour Knitted Garments

June 25, Saturday, 1 to 4 pm.

Youll learn how to take a plain knitted tunicpattern(which Julie will provide to class students) and

maximize it for summertime comfort by using lace, openwork, drape, and alternative fbers thatmaximize airow.

Shell be bringing along a trunk showof pieces

from Knits That Breathe.

Dont miss this chance to learn from and be inspired by this

very engaging teacher/designer.

There will be homework before class.

More details are available at the shop.

Class Fee: $75 plus supplies.

If we have enough interest, Julie will teach

another session of the same class on

Saturday morning, 9 am to 12 pm.

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Beginners Classes

Knit BeginnerProjectThis hat and scarf combinationgives beginners opportunity topractice and polish their basicskills. You'll learn to use circularand double pointed needles whilemaking the hat. The hat will alsobe your introduction to multigauge patterns, which allow youto make the same design in many

dierent kinds of yarn. The scarfcombines the cables and otherstitches you learned in Knitting forBeginners so that you can keeplearning to read your stitches andhave something beautiful to wear. $40 plus supplies

Tuesday7 to 9 pmMar 8, 15, 29

ORMonday5 to 7 pmMar 21, 28,Apr 4

ORSaturday

8 to 10 amApr 30,May 7, 14

ORSaturday10:30 am to12:30 pmApr 2, 9, 23

ORWednesday

5:30 to 7:30 pmMay 4, 11, 18

Knitting forBeginnersLearn to knit by makingswatches of basic stitches.Emphasis is placed on learningto read your stitches so thatyou can become a condent

knitter. Class also includes a

taste of lace and cables.

Crochet forBeginnersBegin your crochet future witha set of 3 classes designed toget you comfortable with thebasic crochet stitches. You willbegin with the classic grannysquare and a scarf. Basic

nishing skills for crochetfabrics will also be included.

Saturday8 to 10 am

Apr 2, 9, 16, 23

ORWednesday

5:30 to 7:30 pmApr 6, 13, 20, 27

$60 includes all supplies

Tuesday7 to 9 pm

Mar 22, 29,Apr 5

ORFriday

1 to 3 pmApr 22, 29,

May 6

$60 includes all supplies

CrochetBeginnerProjectPractice the stitches youlearned in Crochet for

Beginners while making ahat and scarf. Well workon basic pattern readingskills while working through2 well written, beginnerfriendly patterns fromChurchmouse.

Tuesday7 to 9 pmApr 12, 19, 26

$40 plus supplies

ORFriday 1 to 3 pmMay 13, 20, 27

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