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A NEWSLETTER FROM THE GIRLS AT THE LAMB'S WOOL                                                                                                          Fall 2007, VOL. 18 ISSUE #2

              Fall means cooler weather, a return to familiar routine and possibly a second look at the wool sweater you began in May but soon found too uncomfortable to work on during the summer months. Fall also means new books and yarns at the shop and a return of at least a few folks who may have been vacationing at the shore or in the mountains. We look forward to seeing everyone and hearing about how you spent your summer. We’re excited about sharing the newest patterns and yarns and are ready to assist you with any of your problem projects or challenges.

              We want to thank everyone for all your continued kindness, thoughts and prayers for Jeff and Liz. Jeff continues to make wonderful progress. His positive attitude and can do spirit are a true inspiration. This summer found him once again behind the wheel of a car, (thanks to hand controls) and experiencing a little more freedom.

              So, as the kids go off to school and work gears up from the summer slump, stop by and visit us, reconnect with people you haven’t seen lately, page through some of the new books and magazines, caress some of the new yarns, get your creative juices flowing. The coffee pot is on. We’ll see you around the table.

10^th Annual Knitting Weekends

on the Eastern Shore

January 18, 19, 20 2008

February 1, 2, 3 2008

February 22, 23, 24 2008

Single $260.00 Double $240.00 Triple $215.00

Imagine yourself curled up on a comfortable sofa in front of a warm inviting fire, snow falling outside, your latest, favorite knitting project in progress on your needles. There is no housework, no meal planning or preparation, no children to be shuttled to this activity and that, nothing but hours of peaceful knitting extending before you. Sounds too good to be true? Well, then you haven’t been on one of the Lamb’s Wool annual knitting weekends. Celebrating their 10^th year in collaboration with the proprietors of the Mitchell House a lovely Bed and Breakfast in Tolchester, Maryland, Liz and Betty is once again offering this wonderful weekend away. The price includes accommodations, a wine and cheese reception, Friday night dinner, breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings, snacks during the day, a variety of classes and plenty of time to just sit, knit and bond with your fellow house mates. Call the shop for information on availability for the weekend you’re interested. This is a popular get-a way and often sells out. Don’t miss this rare and unique opportunity to knit in almost complete peace.

Hand Felting with Rose Kramer

Book Markers - Learn how to incorporate silk and other embellishments into a flat piece of felt to create “ one of a kind” book mark and greeting cards. Great easy gifts.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$25.00 supplies included *$35.00

Santa Head - Learn to needle felt as you make a very adorable Santa head for Christmas. This Santa can be used as an ornament or as a gift topper, or hang it in the middle of a wreath.

Monday, October 22, 2007 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, November 8, 2007 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, December 1, 2007 10:00 am - Noon

$30.00 supplies included *$40.00

Fall Felted Purse - Combine fine merino with silk to make an elegant merino handbag. You will learn how to do surface decoration to make a unique and interesting handbag.

Thursday, October 25, 2007 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, November 1, 2007 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Monday, December 10, 2007 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

$60.00 supplies included *$65.00

*denotes the cost of class if only one student

A Gift Idea: American Girl Dolls is all the rage these days. If you’d like to make a doll sweater we have plenty of patterns for a 18" doll as well as a variety of yarn s and needles.

Classes are on an open enrollment basis, call to sign up for one today. You will receive a 10% discount on all purchases, excluding sale items, for the length of the class. Call to schedule an appointment for classes. You must take any series of classes within an eight-week period. Classes are not transferable or refundable.

Classes

Drop Spindle Spinning - Learn the basics of spinning using a drop spindle. This workshop is a great introduction to beginner spinning and for all those that want to make spinning more portable.

One Tuesday, - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

One Saturday, - 9:00 am. - 10:00 pm.

$30.00

Drop Spindle and supples extra

Beginner Spinning - Learn to spin using a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. Different types of fleeces will be discussed.

Four Tuesdays - 6:00 pm. - 8:00 pm.

$70.00

Drop Spindle and fleece extra, spinning wheel is lent for class or rented to use at home.

Rigid Heddle Weaving Class -

Teacher: Danielle Schaefer

Begin weaving with a rigid heddle loom. Dainelle will teach you how to plan a project, warp the loom, weave and different finishing techniques. This is a very good class to get started into weaving.

Four Thursdays - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

October 18, 25, November 4 and 11, 2007

$55.00 for 4 sessions

Loom and supplies extra

Holiday Gift Ideas:

Sister Sets: Interchangeable bamboo circular needle set. Sizes 5 -10 and jumpers from 16 - 40". Comes in an attractive compact traveling case.

Gift Certificates: Great when you don’t know what they want or need. Come in any denomination.

Knitting Bags, Baskets and Accessories: We have a good selection of tapestry stands, rice baskets, sea grass and silk baskets and a fine leather knitting briefcase for any working knitter.

Lantern Moon Door Mat: Cute sheep shaped door mats just in time for the inclement weather fall and winter can bring. Protect your floors and bring a little whimsy to your front door at the same time.

Fees for Classes and Lessons at The Lamb’s Wool -

Drop-in lesson (Knit & Crochet only)

$20.00 per hour *$15.00 per hour Preferred Customer

5 Lesson block                   $45.00

10 Lesson block                 $80.00

Unlimited lessons for 6 months $150.00

Unlimited lesson for one year $225.00

Crochet 3 lesson block      $ 45.00 private lesson

                                           $30.00 group lesson

* preferred customer are those using supplies purchased from the Lambs Wool.

New Knitting Books

The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook

This book is filled with techniques, patterns & valuable tips creating authentic, perfect made to order footwear, even socks with ten toes, and for new babies.

The Twisted Sisters Knit Sweaters - A knit to Fit Workshop

The sisters have done it again. Here is another invaluable resource for those who want to easily adapt sweater patterns to their own measurements and chosen yarn, or create their unique pattern designs. Includes 10 projects from sweaters, coats and vests to pullovers and jackets.

Folk Style

Knitting inspiration has gone global! Celebrate the joys of living and knitting in an ever shrinking world with this great new book which offers patterns for women, children, babies and the home. Exotic, Ethnic, and unique you’re sure to find something fun and new to knit from this collection.

The Best of Interweave Knits

Join with Interweave Press as they celebrate 10 years of publishing innovative and appealing garment designs for knitters everywhere. This book showcases 26 stylish designs that stand the test of time. A welcome treasury of patterns for any level of knitter.

Getting Started Knitting Socks - by Ann Budd

Socks are among the favorite projects of experienced knitters, yet they seem daunting to the novice knitter. This book walks the new sock knitter step-by-step through the basics and has 16 patterns and instructions for socks in five sizes and five gauges. A great reference book for the beginner and advanced sock knitter.

New Pathways for Sock Knitters- Book One - Cat Bodhi

8 new forms of sock architecture, 28 individual designs, 8 master patterns and all the elements needed to empower you to knit with freedom and joy in a new world of sock knitting.

Elsebeth Lavold’s Designer’s choice series: Book Twelve - The Walk in the Park Collection &

Book Thirteen - The Out of the Woods Collection

Two more extraordinary additions to this beautiful series of books by Lavold. Each offers unique, diverse designs in projects that are relatively easy as well as projects that are more advanced.

Simply baby - Debbie Bliss

20 adorable knits for baby’s first two years. Most projects are suitable for beginner knitters, while others provide a next step on and introduce new techniques such as cabling and color work.

Cochineal is back in stock at The Lamb’s Wool

Available in 50 gms, 100 gms or 250 gms packages

Classes are on an open enrollment basis. Call to sign up for one today. Classes are set at the convenience of both the student and teacher. You will receive a 10% discount on all purchases, excluding sale items, for the length of the class. You must take any 10 week series of classes within a four-month period and any 5 week series of classes within a 2-month period. Classes are not transferable or refundable.

KNITTING AND CROCHETING CLASSES

Skills learned in all beginner classes: Knit, Purl, Increase Decrease, Cast on, Bind off, Read Patterns, Pick up stitches, Put project together, join new yarns

Knitting:

Beginners - If you've never had needles in your hands, then this class is for you. Bring a friend and learn together. Knitting can be very relaxing. Beginning every Saturday at 9:00 am and Monday and Friday at 10:30 am.

Choose between

5 week - 1½ hours each

$45.00 a series or

10 weeks - 1 ½ hours each

$80.00 a series

Advanced Beginner - Made a sweater or two? Need motivation and a lot of help? Then this is the class for you. Come in, knit and get all the help you need. These classes are always meeting. Join any time.

Choose between

5 weeks - 1½ hours each

$45.00 a series or

10 weeks - 1 ½ hours each

$80.00 a series

Monday or Friday - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday - 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Teen Knitting - 13 to 17 yrs old

This is a class just for teens, learn to knit with a friend or two. Learn all the basics of knitting as listed above while having fun. If you sign up with a friend receive a discount on cost of class.

5 weeks - 1½ hours each

$45.00 a series - one teen

$80.00 a series - one teen plus friend

$105.00 a series - one teen plus two friends

Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Kid’s Knitting - 8 to 12 yrs old

This is a class for kids that want to learn to knit or know how to knit and need more instructions to improve their skills.

5 weeks - 1 hour

$25.00 a series

Monday or Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Crocheting:

Beginner's Crochet - Learn the basics of crochet. Learn how to make granny squares, shell pattern and read a basic pattern.

 5 Classes - 1½ hours each

$45.00 a series

Wednesday - 10:30 AM - Noon

Saturday - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Classes

Call (215) 361-9899 to schedule your class.

Felted Wine Cooler - $35.00 plus supplies

Skill Level: Beginners and up

Three Classes:     Monday, October 22, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

                            Monday, October 29, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

                            Monday, November 5 , 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

or                         Saturday, October 27, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

                            Saturday, November 3, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

                            Saturday, November 10, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

These felted bags make a great Holiday gift and they are fun and easy to make. You can whip them up in a few hours and then fill them with a special bottle of wine for a thoughtful, practical gift. 1^st class, we choose our colors and begin the knitting, 2^nd class, we felt the completed knitted bags in the washing machine at the shop and make needle felted grapes for added trim decoration. Finally in the 3^rd class, we complete the project and decorate the bag. This is a fantastic beginning felting class because it offers an easy, quickly completed project. It also teaches you the basics of working in the round.

Socks Soar - $30.00 plus supplies

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and up

Three Classes:     Tuesday, October 23, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

                            Tuesday, October 30, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

                            Tuesday, October 6, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 

Come and learn Cat Bordhi’s technique of making a sock using two circular needles rather than 4 double pointed needles.

For sock knitters ready to try a new method, we’re offering a new class -

From the Toe Up - $20.00

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and up

Two Sessions: Call to schedule a class

Start at the toe, end with the cuff. This is a good technique to use when you are not sure how long to make the top of a sock.

Technique’s for trios -

It sounds kinky but it’s really not. Pick a technique you want to tackle, ( Cables, lace, vest, sweater whatever) talk two other people into tackling it too and you’ve got technique’s for a trio. The fee is determined by length of class. Call to discuss your class with us today. We look forward to helping you tailor your class.

Sit and Knit Opportunities

The Lamb’s Wool is offering two Sit and Knit opportunities this fall. As the name implies, this is a chance to enjoy some unstructured knitting time in the shop. Every Tuesday Noon - 3:00 pm and Thursday Noon - 5:00 pm until the end of the year.

Go Green:

Cut down on the use of plastic shopping bags by making and taking along this market bag when you shop. Free Pattern. We’ll help you pick out the yarn from our store.

Whip out your ‘wips’(works in progress)!

Even the best knitters have a stash of works in progress. Pick one you’re ready to tackle again and bring it on in for advice, encouragement or whatever it takes to get it back in action. *

*may require a lesson charge if assistance needed is very detailed

A Few New Yarns at The Lamb’s Wool

Royal Bamboo 50gr, 93 yds 100% Bamboo, made in Italy. Looks and feels like silk but is much more affordable. Creates a very dressy look. Knit something special for the holiday, party season. 5 sts to the inch. Size 8 needles

Silk Rhapsody 50%Silk and 50% kid Mohair with either a gold or silver metallic carry along, 260 yds 4.5 sts to the inch. Size 7 needles. Hand-painted Luxury yarn by Arty Yarns. We have 4 different color varieties of this exquisite yarn.

Baby Llama Elsebeth Lavold - designer choice -

We’re offering 10 colors of this incredibly soft yarn that rarely pills. Lavold’s book, The Out of the Woods collection features gorgeous patterns using this yarn. This yarn has sold very well since it has arrived.

Cara 100% Merino Extra fine new wool

50 gr 137 yds .21sts to 4 inches on size 6 needles

by Needful Yarns

We have 6 wonderful colors of this super soft yarn.

Mostly New Sock Yarns

Sockina Cotton - A cotton blend Jacquard pattern in a variety of color waves, 339 yds $15.95

Fortissima - a wool bamboo blend also in a variety of Jacquard color waves 437 yds $22.55

Trekking pro natura - A wool bamboo superwash 459 yds $17.95

Austermann Step - A wool superwash with Aloe vera and Jojoba oil. This yarn was hard to keep in stock last fall. 459 yds $19.50

Holiday Hours at The Lamb’s Wool

Wednesday, November 21 - Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving

Monday, December 24 - Closing at 3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas Day

Monday, December 30 - Closing at 3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 31 - New Year’s Day

The Baa Baa Blabber would like to come to you via email. Send your email address to einfo@thelambswool.com. Please include your snail mail address along with your email address so we can keep the mailing list up to date.

Holiday Wish List/Gift Registry

You think it would be obvious to those love you what you wanted most for a gift. Alas, this is often not the case. Help out your loveable, albeit sometimes, clueless significant others and family members by stopping in the shop and filling out your HOLIDAY WISH LIST. Then send them our way and we’ll do the rest. The Gift registry is also useful during the year for Birthdays or other special events.

Knitting Classes for Children during Holiday Break

Give your child the gift of knitting lessons this holiday break. The Lamb’s Wool will be running children’s classes December 26, 27, 28 2007. They will be offered to children 8 - 12 years of age and run from 10:00 am - 11:00. Material included, preregistration is required.

For Sale For Sale For Sale For Sale

            36" Leclerc Nilus II 4 harness jack type loom. Call for details and pricing.

            45" Leclerc Nilius II 8 harness jack type loom. New. Call for details and pricing.