Summer Fun

Summer will officially start at the end of this week.  Summer started unofficially in May with Memorial Day.  This past month has been hot, warm, cool, sunny, cloudy and rainy.  The weather might be confusing but my knitting and crochet projects aren't.

I'm working on the Tunisian crochet table cover, the knit phone cover, the jersey pillow (the yarn reminds me of my husband's old comfortable t shirts), and the crocodile stitch stole I designed for class.  So far, the table cover is good.  The phone cover is too big.  I need to reduce my needle size, probably by 2 sizes.  The jersey pillow is soft and smooth.  The stole is fuzzy.  I started this with Paton's Lace in Aran color.  The fuzzy yarn doesn't work well with black or navy colored clothes.  It sheds a bit.  It could be my dogs but I don't think so since they are short haired and this is long and lightly kinked.  I'm looking forward to this being done since I intended it for summer for those times when I go to dinner and am seating right in the blast zone of the AC or the store I go to is frigid (grocery store frozen foods aisle I'm looking at you).  

Make a note these are smaller projects.  I will also be starting work on the kids weaving class projects with the weaving sticks soon, also small projects.  What will I do when these are done?  I plan to work on other small projects.  I will also be working on my church's festival for 2 weeks in July.  I won't be teaching those weeks or really be in touch with things.  I won't even be knitting or crocheting.  I know it's hard to believe but I work shortened hours at my day job, long hours at the festival and by the time I get home and showered, I'm too tired.

I know I will be working on Warm Up America blocks.   I keep yarn and hooks/needles stashed in both vehicles for the down times as well as scratch paper for notes.  I will be working on new stitch patterns good for this effort.  I don't know about you all but I get bored with garter, seed, stockinette, single crochet, double crochet and the like.  I need a little pattern to liven my work up.  I might have a post stitch design or a shell pattern.  It all depends on what hits me in the off moment and what I see when I look out the window to inspire me.

Aside from all this fun and excitement, I look forward to seeing family and friends for cookouts and picnics, the fireworks for the 4th, fresh fruit from our trees and bushes.  Our strawberry patch has already produced a pint or so.  I know there are car shows and carnivals coming up as well.

What kind of fiber fun are you looking forward to?  

Revised Schedules AND some exciting news from Michaels.com

Discover Single Crochet  All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm   

August 19

September 16

October 14

November 11

Discover the Tall Stitches of Crochet  All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 26

September 23

October 21

November 18

Discover Granny Squares   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 5

September 9

September 30

October 28

December 2

Discover Textured Stitches   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 12

October 7

November 4

December 9

Please see a store associate for details about any classes

Yarn Nights are times for you to get a question answered about a stitch, yarn or pattern question that doesn’t require a full class.  You can also sit and stitch with me at this time. 

August 10  1 – 4 pm

August 24   1 – 4 pm

September 14   1 – 4 pm

September 28   1 – 4 pm

October 12 1 – 5 pm

October 26 1 – 4 pm

November 16 1 – 4 pm

December 14 1 – 4 pm

Warm Up America Joining Parties are times to help join afghans blocks to help the homeless here in Lebanon with the donation of warm afghans.

August 18 2 – 5 pm

September 22 2 – 5 pm

October 6 2 – 5 pm

October 27 2 – 5 pm

November 3 2 – 5 pm

November 17 2 - 5 pm

Discover Baby Crochet Class      All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Textured Baby Blanket    August 21

Textured Baby Blanket September 18

Baby Rattle  October 16

Textured Baby Blanket November 13

Discover Throws and Wraps in Crochet Class  Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Lacy Wrap     August 28

Granny One Piece Throw September 25

Lacy Wrap October 23

One Piece Granny Throw November 20

Discover Crochet Gifts Class      All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 7

September 4

October 2

October 30

December 4

Discover Time to Crochet Classes   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm 

Bavarian Crochet August 14

Tapestry Crochet  August 24 9:30 – 12

Crocodile Stitch September 18

Tunisian Crochet October 9

Painted Crochet October 26 9:30 – 12

Broomstick Lace November 6

Hairpin Lace December 11

Discover Knit Stitch Class    All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 22

September 19

October 17

November 14

Discover Purl Stitch Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 1

August 29

September 26

October 24

November 21

Discover Pattern Stitches Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 8

September 5

October 3

October 31

December 5

Discover Cables Class All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 15

October 10

November 7

December 12

Discover Baby Knits Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Blanket & Booties August 23

Kimono September 20

Blanket & Booties October 18

Kimono November 15

Discover Mitered Knitting Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 30

September 27

October 25

November 22

Discover Fair Isle Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 9

September 6

October 4

November 1

December 6

Discover Time To Knit Classes    All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Short Rows August 16

Knook September 20

Mobius Knitting September 28 9:30 – 12

Entrelac October 11

Knook & Loom Knit November 8

2 Needle Sock   November 16 9:30 - 12

I-Cord December 13

Discover Kids Classes

Discover Kids Crochet 1   

August 3  9:30 – 11am

September 7 9:30 – 11

October 5 9:30 – 11 am

November 2 9:30 – 11 am

December 7 9:30 – 11 am

Discover Kids Crochet 2

August 10 9:30 – 11 am         

September 15 11 am – 12:30 pm

October 12 9:30 – 11 am

November 9 9:30 – 11 am

December 14 9:30 – 11 am

Discover Kids Crochet 3

August 17 9:30 – 11 am

September 29 11 am – 12:30 pm

October 19 9:30 – 11 am

November 16 9:30 – 11 am

December 15 11 am – 12:30 pm

Also NEW is online sign ups for classes you want to take. Click here to go to the Michaels website.  Click on classes and fill in your zip code.  You can then select the store closest to you or that meets your destination requirements and sign up.    You will be prompted to call the store if it is less than 24 hours before the class you would like to be sure it is still has room for you.

Come see what all the fun is about!

New Schedules and some time off

In an effort to have sufficient time for everything coming up, one son with his fiance is coming for a visit around Easter.  The same son is graduating and getting married in the month for weddings.  I also wanted to make sure I had enough classes scheduled for everyone to be happy and get what they need.

Here are my classes thru the end of July.  I don't want to think of August or the last third of the year just yet.

Beginner Knit Classes which are held Thursday nights unless otherwise noted are first.

Discover Knit Stitch Class    All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 28

April 4

April 6 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)

May 2

May 30

July 25

Discover Purl Stitch Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

March 7

April 11

April 13 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)

May 9

June 6

July 5

Discover Pattern Stitches Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 14

March 14

April 18

April 20 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)

May 16

June 27

July 6 (Saturday 9 – 11:30am)

Discover Cables Class All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 21

March 21

April 25

April 27 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)

May 23

June 7

Beginner Crochet classes are next up.  These are held every Monday night unless otherwise noted.

Discover Single Crochet  All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm   

March 11

April 1

April 29

June 24

July 23

Discover the Tall Stitches of Crochet   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 11

March 11

April 8

May 6

June 3

July 29

Discover Granny Squares   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 18

March 18

April 22

May 13

June 10

July 31

Discover Textured Stitches   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 25

April 22

May 20

June 5

Advanced Knit classes are held Friday nights unless otherwise noted.

Discover Baby Knits Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Kimono March 1

Blanket & Booties April 5

Kimono May 3

Blanket & Booties May 31

Kimono July 26

Discover Mitered Knitting Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

March 8

April 12

May 10

Discover Fair Isle Class/Learn to Fair Isle   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 15

March 15

April 19

May 17

June 28

Discover Time To Knit Classes    All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

March 22 Socks Toe Up

April 26 Double Knitting

May 24 Socks Top Down

Advanced Crochet classes are the final classes scheduled.

Discover Baby Crochet Class      All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Rattle March 6

Hooded Blanket April 3

Rattle May 1

Hooded Blanket May 29

Rattle July 24

Discover Throws and Wraps in Crochet Class  All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Lace Openwork Wrap February 13

One Piece Granny Throw March 13

Lace Openwork Wrap April 10

One Piece Granny Afghan May 8

Lace Openwork Wrap June 26

Discover Crochet Gifts Class      All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 20

March 20

April 17

May 15

Discover Time to Crochet Classes   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm 

February 27 Tapestry Crochet

March 2 Knook

April 24 Broomstick Lace

May 22 Afghan Patterns

The last thing to note are yarn nights.  

Yarn Nights are times for you to get a question answered about a stitch, yarn or pattern question that doesn’t require a full class.  You can also sit and stitch with me at this time.  Times are 6 – 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

February 26

March 19

April 23

May 21

June 1 (Saturday, 1 – 4 pm)

July 30