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 countrywool news
www.countrywool.com

  .  May 2026   
 hours:
Wednesdays   10 am - 2 pm
Sundays   10 am - 2 pm

(open any day by appointment... text the day ahead so we can make it happen for you)

classes, Classes, CLASSES!
This month our cardigan class continues, and then we are all about spinning.
Our 3 part spinning workshop starts in 2 weeks, and will continue for the next few months.
Have a wheel or spindle gathering dust? Consider the RHINEBECK SWEATERS FOR GOOD effort and create your own locally sourced yarn!
Spinning outside while listening to the birds is a great spring/summer evening activity.
This summer there will be a 9 week FREE spin/knit/fiber meetup in the Claverack Library's
refreshing air conditioned Community Room. Watch this space for details.

HANDSPINNING WORKSHOP at COUNTRYWOOL      3rd Sundays  12:30 – 2:30 PM 3 sessions    May 17,  June 21,  July 19                                                  Learn to wash and hand card wool, and also spin a singles yarn in the grease, using a spinning wheel or drop spindle.  Explore hand carding by blending colors.  Learn to create a balanced 2 ply yarn and how to wash, measure, weigh and label your finished skeins.  Knit a headband with your finished skein. Check out the CLASSES page to sign up and for more details.

And, ponder COUNTRYWOOL'S SUMMER KNIT TECHNIQUE SCHOOL.
July and August will feature assorted workshops.
All classes are $20 each, cash or check, and include Countrywool patterns.
We need 3 for a class to take place so let us know which one(s) appeal!

Check out the first one ....

LEARN TO KNIT A SOCK HEEL (homework required: sign up 2 weeks early, get your pattern and get started!   Sunday, July 5: 10 AM - noon

YARNS ON SALE at 25% off

Nord
Fabel Prints
Lamb's Pride Worsted (will be used in the FALL ARAN class)
Navia Sock
Order online (discount will be refunded) or in person.

     

Our Sit 'n Knit 'n Spin meetup last week Aside from all the community building, we shared the patterns we are following. One cardigan sweater, worn by Pat, caught my eye. And I've cast on for the sleeve already... Here's a link to that FREE pattern on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maja---cardigan SIT 'N KNIT 'N SPIN  meetups for this month: May 10 and 24   We need 3 folks to email that they are coming, so be sure to let us know.

Love cable knitting? Watch for this Aran sweater class in October!

 

free patterns * FREE PATTERNS * free patterns If you love free patterns and quick knit ideas, you will enjoy Countrywool's weekly posts on   BLUESKY,  INSTAGRAM and the Countrywoolers groups on FACEBOOK and RAVELRY.