Supplies for the

Cape Ann Knitting Retreat sponsored by
COUNTRYWOOL

March 26 & 27, 2022
Rockport, MA

Please note: you may bring your own yarns and tools to this retreat.
Below are the yarns in stock at Countrywool that will work.
All knitting tools will be available. At least one needle in every size will be brought.
Pre-order any particular needles before February 28 to be sure they will be there for you!

There will be 3 color kits for the Cashmere Cowl (see below) at the retreat when you get there.
All 20 colors of AEGEAN TWEED will be there.

Credit cards, checks and cash are all cheerfully accepted as payment!
 

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Red Steeked Cowl

sport weight woolen spun organic yarn
            


Colors in closeups:           5 & 1                                                      4 & 12
ALL colors are in stock
Yarns used:
2 skeins of AEGEAN TWEED * 100 grams/328 yards
      1 each Main Color + Contrasting Color     SPECIFY CHOICES!!!

Tools Needed:
16” circular needles:  US#2 and #4 (optional: #2 double needles for button band)
Crochet hook US #C/2.25 mm
Needle Felting tools:  5 needle punch, single needle punch and brush base
3 - ½ “ buttons  
Tapestry needle that will fit, threaded with yarn, though the buttons

GAUGE: between 6 and 7 sts=1”

Yarn Kits: $34.90 includes shipping AND pattern




Soft Shoulder Cowl
worsted and dk weight yarns
Kits (below) contain enough yarn to make the LONG cowl on the right


Kit Color NATURAL: (on left)
Cashmere Queen (cashmere, wool and silk) + Spring Road Cashmere

Kit Colors BROWN HEATHER (below right) or CHARCOAL (above right)
Merino Extra Fine + Spring Road Cashmere
Yarns used:
1 skein SPRING ROAD CASHMERE
            95 cashmere/5 merino wool, 50 grams/152 yds
AND
2 skeins CASHMERE QUEEN    wool/cashmere/silk 50 grams/153 yards


Tools Needed:
16” & 24" circular needles:  US#7 - #10 needles as needed
                                         for GAUGE of 3 sts=1” in GARTER STITCH
Crochet hook US #C/2.25 mm
5 yards waste yarn
Ring marker
Darning needle


Kit Prices (do not include shipping)
Natural... $96.00
Charcoal or Brown Heather... $ 69.00



Mrs Claus' Cardigan Sweater
pattern included FREE in your Retreat Notebook
an overview of the project will be discussed

 
Sizes (finished chest - inches)    40    42    45    47    49    52    54

Yarns used:
AEGEAN TWEED wool/100 grams/328 yds:            
                   SCARLET (MC) 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8          and
                   CREAM (CC) 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3
Tools Needed:
Needles: 32” circular needles:  US#2 and #4  OR #3 and #5 (as needed for gauge)
       16” circular needle US#4 OR #5 (or as needed for gauge)
       12” circular needle US#4 OR #5 (or as needed for gauge) for lower  
                   sleeves OR dbl pointed ndls
        Double pointed needles (sleeve hem)  US#2 OR  #3  (or as needed for gauge)    
Crochet hook US #C/2.25 mm + 5 yards smooth waste yarn
7 Double Ended Stitch Holders
Needle Felting tools: 
        5 needle punch, single needle punch and brush felting base
5-7   ½” buttons  
Tapestry needle that will fit, threaded with yarn, though the buttons
Post It Notes/Highlighter Tape/magnetic board (for following charts)

MENDING YOUR KNITTING
tools required for all needle felting projects
  
These tools are all available on this web page.
You may send an email BY MARCH 10 to reserve what you need.



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