Thursday, March 4, 2010

First Thursday Sale: TODAY! Plus...If I Were a Rich Man...


Hey Y'all,

Today I am here to report sundry items of interest. Most importantly, it's FIRST THURSDAY. That means there's a big sale all day, details below. There are also several upcoming classes, and I'll post those details below as well. But first, let me tell you-- Fiddler on the Roof is playing at Bass Concert Hall this week and it is MAGNIFICENT! Besides the storyline, the music, the lyrics, and the sets, all of which are splendid, there's also a ton of fab knitting in the costume department. Remember, the story takes places in (BRRRRRRRRR)Russia. And so there are shawls and hats and hand warmers galore. Not that you need an excuse to see the show, but if you go, keep an eye out for the fine wool work. Watching reminded me of how, after I saw A Hard Day's Night, which features a great V-neck sweater, I thought it would be cool to do a picture book of great knitted garments from Hollywood (and Broadway). If you have a favorite sweater/scarf/hat moment from a movie or a play, please tell me about it.

Here's the First Thursday and Class Info:

ANNUAL MARCH MADNESS FIRST THURSDAY SALE

HEY! IT TAKES BALLS TO BE A KNITTER!
So guess what's on sale this FIRST THURSDAY?

NOT SKEINS,
NOT HANKS,
NOT CONES,
JUST BALLS!

ALL BALLS OF YARN ARE %20 OFF!

GET TO KNOW OUR NEWEST ADDITION!
HCW is proud to welcome our newest team member!
Our super duper, electrical, automated, 20th century, cutting edge, BALLWINDER!

In honor of our newest addition,
20% off the skeins we love to hate (winding, that is) - ARAUCANIA!!


CLASSES

WEAVING FOR KNITTERS!
March 11
6:00 -9:00
40.00

This is a perfect class for my fellow fiber fanatics! The loom we use is really portable and extremely easy to set up. You can use all kinds of knitting yarn from leftovers to all that sock yarn you haven't used yet. You will burn through your stash in not time. Weaving cloth is a magical thing and incredibly FAST!!!!

MATERIALS: Bring your Stash... or better yet, buy New Stash!
IMPORTANT: Student can bring their yarn in ahead of time to determine if it is suitable for this class



IT'S TIME FOR HIP TO KNIT!!!
and some HIP TO WEAVE TOO!!
every first sunday of the month
-sunday, march 7

KIDS & TEENS (parents welcome too!) come hang out with LINDSAY on the 1st Sunday of every month for a HIP TO KNIT AFTERNOON!!
FEE: $20
MATERIALS: depends on the individual project, Lindsay will be happy to help you find just the right project!
No prerequisites: ALL LEVELS WELCOME
TIME: 2-5pm or COME at 1:00 for HIP TO WEAVE!


PLEASE RSVP at 707-7396
or email us at
info@hillcountryweavers.com



MARCH KNIT/PURL EXPRESS
Don't have time for the full meal deal?
Sign up for an EXPRESS CLASS!
$20.00
REGISTRATION 707-7396

MARCH 10 6:30 - 8:30
MARCH 25 6:30 - 8:30
MARCH 28 3:00 - 5:00



2110 ONGOING WET FELT GROUP


Second Friday of every Month
MARCH 12
10-2
60.00 per class (sign up for 3 for 150.00)


The schedule is every second Friday morning from 10 to 2 (that includes a short lunch break). We will explore the methods of wet and nuno felting and create lovely one of a kind masterpieces, from bags to hats, scarves to booties and much more. You will need wool fleece, which you can purchase at HCW. Bring a few old towels and dress in comfortable clothes. Wet felting can be quite a workout.



ENTRELAC KNITTING - Lady Eleanor Scarf
March 13,
1-5
45.00
Level: Advanced beginner or intermediate

Have you been aching to make the Lady Eleanor shawl in SCARF STYLE but to afraid of E-N-T-R-E-L-A-C knitting?
Deb guides you through the magic triangles and rectangles that are ENTRELAC to make a scarf version of the Lady Eleanor. This class is designed for the upper beginner or intermediate knitter. Student must be independent in basic skills and know how to pick up stitches

MATERIALS: 4-5 skeins of Noro Silk Garden , Kureyon or any yarn solid or self striping with a similar gauge (not too small for this first project!). Needles: your choice, straight or circular in the size recommended by yarn manufacture.Stitch markers and general knitting gear.

1 comment:

suealex said...

Bonnie & Clyde - Faye Dunaway wear s a gorgeous sweater that ca be found with some simple googling. Just gorgeous. And I LOVE the knits from the Johhny Depp "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."