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If you're planning on attending either of the Fall
Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Experiences, please reserve space
now with a $250 deposit. Space is limited and we recommend
securing your reservation now.
Sep 28-Oct 2 we're at
Four Springs in California for Colorwork. Experience the joy
of color as you learn to master such techniques as intarsia
(argyle), entrelac, fair isle, domino and modular, patchwork and
miters, and short rows.
Oct 26-30 we're at
Heart of the Village Inn in Shelburne, VT, enjoying
Innkeeper Pat's wonderful hospitality. The topic is Knit-to-Fit,
with workshops addressing each step in creating a cardigan
perfectly suited to you. The skills and techniques learned here
can be applied to any project.
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The schedule is robust and the workshops are educational
and fun. Lots of hands-on knitting!
WEDNESDAY
~ Two-Color Knitting: Learn to "pick" yarn or to throw
with the right hand, then combine the methods for two-handed
color knitting.
~ Backwards Knitting: Work back and forth without
turning your knitting-perfect for the small number of
stitches in entrelac and borders.
THURSDAY
~ Intarsia (argyle): A few techniques can make your
intarsia beautiful and even, despite bobbins and tangles.
~ Fair Isle: Apply two-handed color knitting and
practice chart knitting.
FRIDAY
~ Entrelac: Apply backwards knitting, then add geometry
and color for a fabulous woven look (the geometry is already
done for you!) Weekend only participants may attend this
workshop for an additional fee.
SATURDAY A smorgasbord of structure and color:
~ Domino & Modular: Methods that work small pieces,
constantly building on each other, toward a major finish.
~ Patchwork & Mitered: Pieces are built then seamed
together.
~ Short Rows: Add color by only working partial rows for
some surprising results.
SUNDAY
~ Putting It All Together: Learn how to use these color
techniques together to create an artistic and fashionable
project.
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Picture yourself enjoying the fall leaves, knitting to your
heart's content, and being served chocolate chip cookies
every afternoon!
WED ~ Yarn and Stitch Pattern Selection
Create a gauge swatch worked in your chosen yarn and
stitch pattern.
THU ~ Planning
Blocking: Prep and block the swatch to insure accurate
gauge.
Measuring: Learn to take accurate body measurements.
Taking Gauge: How to obtain accurate gauge from your
swatch.
Making Decisions: Consider ease and shaping, bands,
trims, and closures, then finalize your personal sweater
plan.
Calculating the Numbers: Create your numbers from stitch
multiples and row repeats, your measurements and ease
preferences, and gauge, then plug into the pattern.
FRI ~ Short Row Shaping, Bands and Trims
At the same time: Tips for managing shaping and stitch
patterns.
Neck and Armhole Shaping: How to get the necessary shape
and the correct measurements.
Sleeve Shaping: Sleeves to fit and armholes that suits
you.
SAT ~ Sleeves, Bands and Trims
Sleeves and Sleeve Caps: Knit sleeves that fit while
maintaining stitch patterns and shaping. Create sleeve caps
appropriate to your armhole.
Bands and Trims: Pick up stitches and work from the
provisional CO to design your bands and work out the
details. Put in buttonholes or work other closure methods.
SUN ~ Finishing
Seaming, buttons and other finishing flourishes like
afterthought pockets.
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2006 Knitting Getaway Events |
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Knitting Getaway Experiences
Kirkridge, June 21-25
Four Springs, Sep 13-17
~Finishing and Embellishments
Seams
Special Cast Ons and Bind Offs
Bands, Buttonholes and other closures
Crochet and I-cord
Florals
Glitz, Glitter and Beads
Button Making
Button Bracelets
We're Knitting in...
Funkstown, March 31-Apr 2
San Francisco, May 6-7
~Project Success--Beyond Basics
Cast Ons
Common Stitch Patterns
Circular Knitting
Increases and Decreases
Cables and Lace
Two Color Knitting
Picking Up Stitches
Seaming
Bind Offs
Knitting Getaway Experience
Heart of the Village Inn, Shelburne, VT, October 25- 29
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Shop News |
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Stop in to see the new yarns for fall - they are arriving
weekly. The colors are wonderful and the yarns interesting
and inspiring.
Join us for Knitting Night, 7:00-9:00pm, 2nd and
4th Fridays. Get together with other knitters to knit and
chat. This informal gathering provides an opportunity to get
to know others who love to knit too and to knit in a
supportive environment.
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Pattern of the Month |
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Jill and Susan have lots of fun developing these small
projects and hope you have fun knitting them. For June:
Wedding Garter--the perfect topping for that shower gift
and it could become an heirloom! July: Baby Tube Socks--again
a perfect present topper, or the present itself. Knit in
cotton yarn with elastic, they will stay on!
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Bag Handles |
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If you've purchased Smart Deco Bag or Shapely Bag-- or
perhaps you wanted to but didn't want a handheld
handle--we've come up with an shoulder strap alternative.
(create link to pattern) This can also be a good way to use
up odd knitting needles!
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Flora and Fauna
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With these shapes and ideas you can create a garden of
Flora and Fauna as realistic or fanciful as you desire.
The pattern contains:
twelve basic petals
three kinds of petal flowers and a bud
a basic leaf and two complex leaves
five different bobbles and bobble groups
stems and branches with leaves or bobbles and
suggestions on how to put them all together. Watch your
garden grow!
Flora and Fauna
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