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Lace Knitters
The Lace Knitters Club meets here the first Monday of each month from 6:30-8:00.
July's meeting was early because of 4th of July.
The next meeting is Monday Aug 3rd.
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MMKG
Knitting Guild
The Mid-Michigan Knitting Guild meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (Sept-May) at 7pm.
Directions Here.
In the summer and other Tuesdays they also meet to knit at various members homes.
Find the schedule here.
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Greetings!
I hope you're all having a lovely week. Despite the heat last weekend my camping trip was fantastic. Bonus of lots of knitting time. I knit about 2 socks in 3 days!
One was a second sock for Sam, the other was a Rococo Sock in the fabulous Sterling Silver and Silk sock yarn. I love the 3 new multi colors. They are dyed so they don't pool!
This weekend is 4th of July and I'm looking forward to a good dinner and seeing the fireworks. We will be open all weekend for any holiday yarn fixes.
The other new little bit of news is that Ravelry no longer has a waiting list to get in. Simply go to this page, sign-up for an invitation and it will be instantly delivered to your email.
Ravelry is a wonderful tool for knitters and whether you want to use it as a social site, a knitting diary, or simple as the most complete knitting reference out there it is well worth signing up for.
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New Arrivals
New Items for Fall
Lacis - Lyra Lace Pattern, Dutch lace books. New Debbie Bliss book, Design it Knit it. Sheep tape measure & Lucet tools. New book, 7 things that can make or break sweater.
Unicorn Books - Double Knitting, Knitting Around, Knitting Nature, Picture Perfect Knits, Shear Spirit
Piecework - Piecework Magazine's summer issue
Della Q - Silk Organizers for both Circular needles and interchangeable needle sets. These are great to move your Addi Clicks into so they're more portable. Plus Silk tote bags and cute little Rosemary bags that hang off your wrist.
Knit Spot Patterns - I've loved the work of designer Anne Hanson for years and am delighted to finally have her patterns in the shop. She has amazing lace shawls, scarfs, delicate mittens/wristwarmers, really cool socks, plus a few sweaters and blankets thrown in as well.
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Summer Knitting Events
Knit in Public, Stitch N Pitch, and more....
Rae's Yarn Boutique is once again teaming up with Woven Art to host a variety of summer knitting events.
Stitch 'N Pitch with the Lansing Lugnuts is Saturday Aug 1st
Tickets are $15 and include a ticket to the game and a special knitting bag with goodies from both shops. Plus there's fireworks after the game. Contact either Rae's Yarn Boutique or Woven Art to reserve your ticket.
We're also planning on a knit in at the Great Lakes Folk Festival in August.
We're THRILLED to announce the dates
for the 2009 Capitol Area Yarn Shop Co-operative (CAYSC) Shop Hop!
Mark your calendars now-the weekend is Thursday, September 17th
through Sunday, September 20th (four shops, four days, endless
possibilities!).
Passports go on sale Wednesday, August 12th.
More details will be leaked over the coming weeks. Just know that
this year's hop will be BIGGER and BETTER than last year's, with
several changes, new and fun tidbits, and enhanced goodies.
That's all we're releasing for now, but know that preparations have
been underway for several weeks, and all four shops (Rae's Yarn
Boutique in Lansing, Woven Art in East Lansing, Yarn Garden in
Charlotte, and ThreadBear in Lansing) are all TOTALLY EXCITED about the
weekend!
My own project for fall is that the the Knittin' in the Mitten retreat is back. This year it's November 6th - 8th at Shanty Creek and we'll be welcoming Melissa Leapman in to teach.
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Summer Class List
Full and Exciting Class Schedule this Summer!
The class schedule from May till August is now available to download from our website or by clicking here.
I have added three new classes to the class schedule...
Indigo Dyeing
Rae $35
July 26 Sunday 3:00-5:00
Indigo dyeing is a rather unique process, quite different from any other common natural dye. We'll be working from a vat that will be reduced the evening before, so we can skip the work and move right to the fun. We'll have wool yarns and silk scarves in shop for you to dye, or bring in a knit or woven piece to dye.
Art Felt 101
Rae $20
Aug 1 Saturday 2:00-4:00
If it's felt, but it's not knit, not needle felted, and not wet felted, then what is it? Art Felt! Art felt is a neat new way to felt. It is much easier to get your finished project the way you want it. Plus it's much less physical work to do. Interested? Come in and we'll make a few small projects to get you going.
Art Felt Scarf
Rae $25
Aug 16 Sunday 12:00-3:00
Art Felt allows us to complete a cool striped multi layered felted scarf in mere hours. We'll make up one of the Art Felt Scarf kits during the class and get it felted in the shop's dryer. These scarves are very cool looking. Come into the shop and we'll show you the one Rae made up and let you choose your kit for the class.
Technique Tuesdays
Learn
to Spin! The Drop Spindle Sessions
Rae
$45
July 7 & 14 Technique
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00
Start
making your own yarn! Learn the basics of yarn creation of a drop spindle
including drafting, spinning singles, and plying. Class fee includes all fiber for the class
& use of a drop spindle (you'll probably want to choose a spindle to
purchase at the end of the first class).
I-cord Tricks
Lynn H $15
July 14 Technique
Tuesday 6:00-8:00
I-cord has a variety of uses in knitting from
cords and handles to edgings and trim. Learn a variety of i-cord types and ways
to apply them to make your knitting more polished.
Fix and Finesse Your Knitting
Lynn $30
July 21 & 28 Technique
Tuesday 6:00-8:00
Learn to fix a variety of common knitting problems
as well as a collection of knitting tricks and tips to help you make friends
with your knitting. We'll cover picking
up dropped stitches, tinking, changing colors, weaving in ends, and much more.
Knit One Below Scarf
Rae $15
July 21 Technique
Tuesday 6:00-8:00
Knitting One Below is a variation on Brioche
Stitch. This scarf has really cool vertical stripes, but you only knit with one
color at a time. Let Rae show you this
cool technique.
Beaded Stitch Markers
Rae $25
July 28 Technique
Tuesday 6:00-8:00
Beaded stitch markers are fun and really easy to
make. We'll show you several techniques
for making cool markers. Class fee includes a variety of beads and findings,
but please feel free to bring your own beads that you'd like to make into stitch markers.
Classes Starting in June & July
Angel Lace Shawl Rescheduled!
Rae $45
July 11 & 25 3rd session TBD Saturdays 1:00-3:00
The Angel Lace Shawl is easy enough for a first
time lace knitter, but gives spectacular results. Rae will walk you through each step from
choosing yarn, deciding on reading the chart or written instructions, binding
off loosely enough, and blocking for the final finish.
Magic
Loop Toe Up Socks
Rae
$45
July 9, 21, 30 Thursdays
6:00-8:00
We
explore further options knitting socks with one needle. Expand your sock
knitting knowledge with a figure-eight cast-on, short-row toes, and short row
heels. Top all that off with a very stretchy crochet bind-off.
Rambling
Rows Afghan
Carol
H $45
July 11, 25 Aug 15 Saturdays
11:00-1:00
Mitered squares and
rectangles fit together in a wonderful afghan. We'll help you choose yarn &
colors then get going on this classic Cottage Creations design.
Intro
to Rigid Heddle Weaving
Rae
$60
July
12, 26 Aug 2 Sundays
12:00-2:00
Weaving
is taking the knitting world by storm. Why? Mainly it's due to Rigid Heddle
Looms. They're portable, can use the same yarn that's already in our stash,
they're a loom that's affordable, and
woven fabric has many different qualities than knitted fabric. Ready to give it
a try? We'll be weaving 2-3 scarves during this class. The class fee also
includes rental of one of the shop looms for the duration of the class, so you
can try this new hobby out before taking the plunge on a loom of your own.
Yarn
Dyeing
Rae
$40
July 12 Sunday
3:00-5:00
Learn
to create your own custom yarns! We'll cover some easy methods that you'll
easily be able recreate right in your own kitchen using professional color safe
dyes. Please remember to wear clothes you don't mind getting stained.
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Remember we have lots of seating now and our open knitting group meets on Thursday nights (6-8). We also are getting a growing group meeting on Sunday from 12-3!
Sincerely,
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Rae Blackledge
Rae's Yarn Boutique
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