We've long been fans of Ambah O'Brien; her shawl patterns are just a delight. She is releasing a complete collection of her "Ambah X Halloween" tomorrow, September 9. While some of the patterns are currently available on Ravelry, new ones will be available tomorrow. Having been lusting over her "Moon Flowers Shawl" since it showed up as a test knit, I already have my yarn at the ready! (And if you're a Halloween lover ~ and a lot of you are! ~ her "The Ghost Knitter's Shawl" is pretty cool, too!) Just remember, these won't be released until tomorrow (Australian time ~ which means, don't know when, just sometime tomorrow) ... please check back, then come see us!
Here's a little bio Ambah posted on her Ravelry page:
"With a background in painting, Ambah has a passion for colour and interesting design. Making has always been her happy place since she was a girl surrounded by the chaos of her mother’s textile art and design - she had a huge basket of fabric scraps that Ambah could literally dive into. She is a relative latecomer to knitting; having been taught by her dear son in 2012 who was 8 at the time and very particular with his insistence that she fix her mistakes. In knitting Ambah has found a craft that resonates deeply within, through the slow stitching of knitting she has found a way to express her creativity, make practical items and enjoys the additional soul-soothing benefits knitting provides. To her surprise, Ambah’s new found obsession quickly turned to designing; when searches for patterns to fit the vision in her mind were unsuccessful she began to create her own. Influenced by everything around her; fashion, nature, hand-dyed yarn, art, Ambah’s designs are straight forward to make, size inclusive, wearable and enable knitters to express their own creativity through their choice of colour. When not designing she’ll be wandering about her vegetable garden, sewing, thrifting or going for a beach ramble having recently relocated to the coast in Southern Victoria."
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Classes, you ask? OK ... here's what's on the calendar!
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BEGINNING CROCHET
Saturdays, September 10 & 17
10-11:30 am
$40 ~ includes yarn, hook, 3 hours of instruction.
You will learn the basics of crochet ~ chain, single and double crochet.
These are the skills you can build on to get up and running making
blankets, ponchos, shawls, sweaters,
hats & scarves.
LeAnn is your instructor.
PS ... we have one seat left in this class if you'd like to sign up!
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INTERMEDIATE CROCHET!
Saturdays, September 10 & 17*
Noon-1:30
$40 ~ 3 hours of instruction,
plus your supplies (pattern, yarn, hook)
(purchased from Ewe & Company)
Ready to take on your first crochet project?
We'll guide you through implementing your basic skills to make this
beautiful & simple shawl.
(We're using Toni Lipsey's Bronwyn Shawl pattern.)
LeAnn is your instructor.
(photo courtesy of Toni Lipsey)
*(should this require a third session, that's included too!)
PS ... we have two seats left in this class if you'd like to sign up!)
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"TENTACULA HAT"
Sundays, September 18 & 25
1-2:30
$40 + supplies
This is an adventurous little hat that you'll want to make again & again!
You'll just have to trust me (and yes, you can thank me later),
a bit of hands on instruction is well worth the cost of this class.
Wayne is your instructor.
(PS ... Designer Jenny Noto has graciously offered us
a class discount on her pattern!
She's @wanded527 on Instagram ...
recommend following her page!)
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KNIT YOUR FIRST SWEATER!
Saturdays, October 1, 8 & 15
10-Noon
$60 ~ pattern & 6 hours of instruction included;
supplies need to be purchased from Ewe & Company
Flax is a simple & sweet raglan sleeve sweater,
knit in the round, top down on circular needles (US#6 and US#8).
A great way to begin your life of sweater making!
This pattern includes sizing from 0-6 months up to 6XL;
the class is focused on a baby sweater,
however you can make an adult size ...
you'll just need more yarn!
Jay is your instructor.
(photo courtesy of TinCanKnits)
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INTRO TO CABLES!
Saturdays, October 22 & 29, November 5
10-Noon
$60 ~ pattern, yarn & 6 hours of instruction included!
You'll need to have:
US#4 needles - DPNs, short circulars, or magic loop ~ your choice;
and a cable needle.
(This is an advanced knitting class ...
you need to know (1) how to knit; and
(2) be familiar with knitting in the round!)
There's a new pattern coming next week for these precious fingerless mitts!
You'll learn cabling, magic loop, and making a thumb gusset.
These are knit in the round using a DK weight yarn
We'll explain & demo magic loop, also ...
or you can use DPNs, or short little circulars!
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No matter what seasonal calendar you go by, I've been digging & planting ~ there is just something about both fall and spring that makes me want to get my hands in the earth. (Summer, not so much.) Sunday we went to the Beacon in Bon Aqua for breakfast, then stopped by Tractor Supply for potting soil, pots, and plants. I came home with this sweet little rooster planter & lovely "Little Lime Punch" hydrangea! Happy, happy (or "How We Spent Labor Day Weekend)!
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Shop hours are 10-2, Tuesday-Saturday (special appointments available, just ask). Shop phone is 615.952.0110. Hope to see you again soon, and we thank you for your support!
Yours in yarn,
Glenna
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