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
5/22/2020
| MAY |
Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)
| Online Knit-A-Longs | |
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May 3, May 6, May 10, May 13, May 15
Yes! Online! With lots of help!
Great for beginners. Learn to use (or use better): ... double pointed needles OR ... a short circular needle OR ... a long circular needle (magic loop style) OR ... two circular needles 10:30 AM 1 hour meet-up
times
May 3, May 6, May 10, May
13, May 15
If you order supplies from Countrywool for your project: class $ is paid! OR stop in per session for chat and support for $2 per day This email link takes 30 seconds to load so wait for it! |
 Bearfoot
TURTLE LAKE color
Order your supplies from Countrywool1 skein of BEARFOOT OR 2 skeins NORD OR 1 skein DURASPORT |
 10:30 AM 1 hour meet-up
time: Sunday May 17
2 PM 1 hour meet-up times: Weds:
May 20, May 24, May 27If you order supplies from Countrywool for your project: class $ is paid! OR stop in per session for chat and support for $2 per day This email link takes 30 seconds to load so wait for it! |
 Order your supplies from Countrywool 1 skein of BEARFOOT OR 2 skeins NORD OR 3 skeins ULTRA ALPACA LIGHT #7-#10 circular 26-32" needle as needed for gauge |
| JUNE |
Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)
| Online Knit-A-Longs | |
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Anne
with an E Beret
May 31, June 2, June 7, June 9 Yes! Online! With lots of help!
Two versions Beginning knitters BROKEN RIB: Learn to use (or use better): ... double pointed needles AND ... a 16" circular needle ... easy increases ...easy buttonholes Intermediate Knitters: ENGLISH RIB (brioche) ...the STITCH we all want to get better at, right? 2 PM 1 hour meet-up times
May 31, June 2, June 7, June 9
If you order supplies from Countrywool for your project: class $ is paid! OR stop in per session for chat and support for $2 per day Join the Knit A Long on Ravelry! Intermediate knitters: ENGLISH RIB color 6  |
Beginning knitters:
BROKEN RIB Color 1
 Order your supplies from Countrywool  right click on picture to enlarge it
Beginner Broken Rib Hat kit: $29.25 + $8 ship Intermediate English (Brioche) Rib kit: $29.25 + $8 ship This email link takes 30 seconds to load so wait for it! English Rib/Brioche knitting uses more yarn, so the kit contains more. You'll knit with both yarns held together need needles or new gadgets? |
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Sticks and Slants
Mittens
details coming!  starting June 7 Yes! Online! With lots of help!
1 PM 1 hour meet-up
times
If you order supplies from Countrywool for your project: class $ is paid! OR stop in per session for chat and support for $2 per day |
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Knitting A Scarf With
Wool:
1-2 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. through ZOOM 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 and it may be picked up, or mailed to you ($8) at COUNTRYWOOL the week before class starts |
| JULY |
Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)
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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 |
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Summer Lace Class 3 Mondays July 20, 27 & August 3 6-8 PM this class will 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 are in the kit at right |
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 Registration is with Columbia-Greene Community College Preregistration required (518)828-4181, ext 3341. $46.00 |
| AUGUST |
Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)
| SEPTEMBER |
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)
| OCTOBER |
Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)
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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 |
Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)
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 |
Virtual Knit Nights (and Afternoons!) through Zoom
read all about it here. We hope you can join us :)
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