This Volume of City Knits Urban Purls updates us on great classes at City Knits of Mt. Clemens and includes Karen's annual invitation to engage in "Moving Us Forward" by attending the annual meeting of Transportation Riders United, the nonprofit group dedicated to improving access and mobility to greater Detroit and making modern rapid transit a reality. With commuter rail between Ann Arbor and Detroit expected to begin late 2010, and 2 different projects on the drawing board for Light Rail on Woodward Ave. between Downtown Detroit and Eight Mile Road, we are closer to "riding the rails" than we have been in decades. Next to yarn, transit is Karen's greatest passion. Plan to join Karen on Jan. 27, at 6:30 pm. Details below.
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TRU's Annual Meeting
Come See the Future
of Transit in Detroit!
It's a great day to look towards a bright
future, which here in Detroit will include quality regional transit!
We've now got an official regional transit plan. But do you know what's
in it and what the next steps are? Are you ready to help bring the plan
to life?
Come to TRU's Annual
Meeting to hear John Hertel, "Detroit Transit Czar" and Director of the Regional Transportation Coordinating Council [RTCC]share:
· Where
and when light rail and other rapid transit are to be built,
· How
bus service and coordination will be improved,
· The
critical next steps in implementing the plan, and
· How
you can help make it happen.
Tuesday, Jan. 27,
6:30-8:30pm
At the Ecumenical Theological
Seminary - 2930 Woodward Ave, Detroit [ At Temple, just south of Mack]It's the big red church 3 blocks south of Mack
and about ½ mile north of Grand Circus Park.
Free
event: Light
refreshments will be served (not dinner)
There will also be a short business meeting
electing new TRU board members.
Please join us!
Also, please bring friends and help spread the word. Forward this message
to friends, family, listservers, email lists and anyone else who might be
interested.
Karen looks forward to seeing you there.
Learn more at www.DetroitTransit.org or 313-963-8872
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Specialty
Classes for Spring 2009/ Mount Clemens
Basic Worsted Mittens with Shelly Buckman
Sunday, Feb.
15 12-4pm, Tuition: $50
plus materials Learn to
knit a warm, wooly mitten in this introductory class. Students should be familiar with circular
knitting, by whichever method they prefer (i.e. double points, magic loop,
single small circular). There is
homework to be completed prior to class day.
Materials: I skein worsted yarn
such as Cascade 220, Shepherd's Wool, or Lamb's Pride. Needle(s) in size 5.
Honeycomb Mittens with Shelly Buckman
Sunday,
March 8 12-4pm, Tuition: $50
plus materials
Knit up
these really cute mittens that are SIMPLE to make (really...only one color per
row!) The trick is to use slipped
stitches. Students should be comfortable
with knitting in the round, and there is some pre-class homework. Materials required: 1 skein solid color sportweight such as Louet Gems or Berroco Ultra Alpaca
Light and 1 skein multicolored wooly yarn such as hand-dyed Louet Gems, Lorna's
Laces, or Cherry Tree Hill. Needles needed in size 4 or 5.
Knitting with the Magic Loop with Sandie Oden
Saturday, March 21 1-3pm, Tuition: $30
Learn to knit in the round with only 1 large circular needle; no more
juggling your double points. This method is not just for socks - it works
well on sleeves and mittens too. Please bring to class a ball of light
colored, worsted practice yarn and a size 7-8 40" circular needle.
Shelly's "To Dye For" Workshop with Shelly Buckman
Sunday, March 29 12-5pm, Tuition: $75 (includes the cost of the kit)
Intimidated by hand-dyeing your own yarn? Let Shelly show you
how simple the process really is. You'll do heat-set dyeing in the
microwave and produce enough yarn to make socks (or mittens, hats, etc.).
The kits come in pre-packaged color blends so sign up early to get dibbs on the
color blend you want. Be sure to wear old clothes to class!
Finishing 101 with Sandie Oden
Saturday, April 11 1-4pm, Tuition: $50
Seams are a make-or-break point for most knitters. Even a
beautifully knit garment can look awful if the seams are done poorly.
Seaming can determine the difference between "homemade" and "handknit"
garments. This class will cover a variety of seam types you would
normally encounter when knitting. Improve your skills to the next level
and be proud of your knitting! There is pre-class homework to be
completed.
Ambidextrous Knitting with Shelly Buckman
Sunday, April 19 12-4 Tuition: $50
Are you a rightie? Leftie? Picker or thrower? Continental, English,
or American? Whichever hand you learned to knit with, there are times
you've probably envied the "other" way. There are advantages to being
able to knit with either hand. Come build some more neural connections in
your brain by learning to knit with your opposite hand. There is some
pre-class homework.
3 Color Fair Isle Hat with Shelly Buckman
Sunday, April 26 12-4pm Tuition: $50 plus materials for the hat.
Learn to knit this cute City Knits pattern in either worsted-weight or chunky
yarn. We'll learn to manage the two colors in each row using time honored
fair isle techniques. Students need to be comfortable knitting in the
round.We also suggest you take the Ambidextrous Knitting class as a warm up, in
order to be comfortable using a yarn in each hand. There is pre-class
homework to prepare. A materials list will be provided when you register
for the class.
The Mysteries of Blocking with Shelly Buckman
Sunday, May 31 12-3pm, Tuition:$30
As part of the finishing of a project, you should consider the variety of
ways to "block" or shape your knitted fabric. The techniques will vary
from fabric to fabric, or yarn to yarn. Even the desired result
will influence how you decide to block your piece. Using the wrong way can
damage all your hard work. This informative class is a must for all
knitters who wish to produce beautiful projects. No materials needed.
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Mt. Clemens Fire & Ice Festival
There will be
a fiery start to Downtown Mount Clemens annual ice carving weekend on from Friday January 30th through Sunday, February 1st. The fourth annual Fire and Ice Chili Cook-Off pub crawl
fundraiser, Thursday
January 29th, opens the winter weekend with tasty chili contest at nine Downtown
eateries.
All event
proceeds will be divided between two local charities: the Macomb Family
YMCA and Turning Point.
Best Chili
voting will run Thursday Jan. 29th from 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM with the pub crawl continuing later
into the night with attendees having to score six of the nine chilis for their
vote to be registered.
A unique knit
crown will be presented to the winner on Friday January 30th. This
one-of-a-kind crown was created by award-winning knitter Karen Kendrick-Hands -
owner of the recently expanded City Knits store. This distinctive crown
is now on display at the City Knits location in Mount Clemens.
Live
ice carving demonstrations will begin on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10 AM. Public
demonstrations will continue on Saturday, January 31st from Noon
until 4 PM; and on Sunday, February 1st from Noon to 2 PM.
Public
ice carving will be taking place on the Fountain Stage throughout the festival
hours. The stage is located on Macomb
Pl. between Walnut and Pine Sts.
Come
see City Knits' Carving - we'll all be surprised . . . ..
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See you soon, whether at TRU's annual meeting Jan. 27, Mt Clemens Fire and Ice Fest, or one of the UnSuper Bowl Knit-ins.
Vogue Knitting's Winter 2009 features beautiful, bountiful, super bulky knits. Get ready to cast-on with our 20% off Yarn of the Month Super Bulky yarn special.
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Sincerely, Karen Kendrick-Hands
City Knits
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Bulky & Beautiful in Vogue
The Vogue Knitting Winter 2009 issue is blooming with fabulous ideas. Check out the Bodaciously Beautiful Bulky Knits and you'll be rushing in to boost your stash, while our entire collection of Super Bulky Yarn is still on sale. Hurry in to get YOUR copy of this great issue. You can preview the projects today, and write-up your shopping list, and come on in while the selection is still good.
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City Knits Hosts UnSuperBowl Knit-ins at Both Locations
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Mt. Clemens - Super Bowl
Social Knitting
UnSuperbowl
Social Knitting will be on Sunday Feb. 1 from 12-4 pm. There is limited
space left, so please call 586.469.9665 to register. Cost is $5, which will
be credited to your purchases that day.
Fisher Building Detroit
UnSouper Bowl Social
& Charity Knitting
Sunday Feb 1. from 12-8pm. Cost is $5, which can be applied to a
purchase or contribution to Catherine Ferguson Academy for Young Women (see newsletter of Jan. 19) Karen's
making vegan friendly soup, and Dondi's bringing chicken wings. Limited spaces,
so call 313.872.9665 today to register.
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Knit Michigan
February 7, 2009
Click here for more info
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