Countrywool

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Classes, Retreats and Gatherings

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Want a private on-line knitting class?
We can do that through ZOOM any day of the week.
Send us an email. $10 an hour

MARCH

Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)

Knitting A Scarf With Wool:     Sunday,  March 22  12 noon - 3 PM POSTPONED TO APRIL 26 and it will be online For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting with soft and renewable wool yarn. Topics to be covered are: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, cable stitch, seed stitch, joining yarn, and casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for right handed or left handed knitters.  A 5 foot scarf with all pattern stitches represented will be the class project. Class is held at  Countrywool. (2 chairs left) The fee is $39.00. Materials needed for this class: •  1 pair US# 8 Crystal Palace bamboo needles, 12" •  7 – 8 ounces/320-380 yards heavy worsted wool yarn •  Learn To Knit Scarf pattern, ©2000 Countrywool: $4.00 •  cable stitch holder; darning needle, 6 ring markers; crochet hook E, F or G; gauge ruler •    Materials packet with all of the above: $44

APRIL

Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)


this retreat will be a Virtual One through ZOOM!
check back after March 30 for updated details!!!
Cape Ann Icelandic Weekend Knitting Retreat
April 4 & 5, 2020
 

Knitting A Scarf With Wool:     Sunday,  April 26  12 noon - 3 PM this class will be online For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting with soft and renewable wool yarn. Topics to be covered are: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, cable stitch, seed stitch, joining yarn, and casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for right handed or left handed knitters.  A 5 foot scarf with all pattern stitches represented will be the class project. (2 chairs left) The fee is $39.00. Materials needed for this class: •  1 pair US# 8 Crystal Palace bamboo needles, 12" •  7 – 8 ounces/320-380 yards heavy worsted wool yarn •  Learn To Knit Scarf pattern, ©2000 Countrywool: $4.00 •  cable stitch holder; darning needle, 6 ring markers; crochet hook E, F or G; gauge ruler •    Materials packet with all of the above: $44

MAY

Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)


VIRTUAL Spinning Weekend At Countrywool
May 16 & 17
watch this space for details

JUNE

Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :) 

JULY

Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)

Spin A Yarn:     Sunday, July 12      10 -1  PM tentative date depending on health issues                                                Ever wonder how it was done? Do you have sheep, alpacas, llamas, bunnies, sheep dogs or mohair goats in your life? Fashion yarn from their fur in a timeless fashion by hand on a drop spindle, or more quickly with a spinning wheel. No experience necessary to take this class! Class is held here at Countrywool, but registration is with Columbia-Greene Community College Preregistration required (518)828-4181, ext 3341.  The fee is $ 39.00. Materials needed for this class: •    spinning wheel or drop spindle •    5 oz clean wool roving or top •    (2 spinning wheels are available to rent for $20 by calling 828-4554. All items will be available for purchase: drop spindle: $26.50; wool top: $7.50

Summer Lace Class Mondays July 20, 27 & August 3 6-8 PM tentative dates depending on health issues it may be online Love lace? Need a helping hand with it? Come in out of the heat and knit with us in cool comfort. Materials needed for this class: •    450 - 750 yds  DK weight yarn •    US # 7-9  straight needles OR       24" circular needle •    stitch markers •    darning needle •    clipping ring markers All items will be available for purchase

techniques being taught: Provisional Casting On Sewn Off Bind Off Following lace directions, either written or in chart form Lace increases and decreases Reading your knitting Tips for keeping track Class is held at Countrywool, but registration is with Columbia-Greene Community College   Preregistration required (518)828-4181, ext 3341.  $46.00

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Spin A Yarn:     Sunday, October 11      10 -1  PM tentative dates depending on health issues                                                Ever wonder how it was done? Do you have sheep, alpacas, llamas, bunnies, sheep dogs or mohair goats in your life? Fashion yarn from their fur in a timeless fashion by hand on a drop spindle, or more quickly with a spinning wheel. No experience necessary to take this class! Class is held here at Countrywool, but registration is with Columbia-Greene Community College Preregistration required (518)828-4181, ext 3341.  The fee is $ 39.00. Materials needed for this class: •    spinning wheel or drop spindle •    5 oz clean wool roving or top •    (2 spinning wheels are available to rent for $20 by calling 828-4554. All items will be available for purchase: drop spindle: $26.50; wool top: $7.50

NOVEMBER

save the dates! registration opens in August
Rip Van Winkle Fall Weekend Knitting Retreat
depending on health issues
it may be online
 Round Top, NY     November  20, 21 & 22, 2020 

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

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