At In Sheep's Clothing Thursday nights are knitting nights. This is the evening when I have mostly beginners that come in to take knitting class. For the rank beginners, the project it usually a scarf so they can learn to cast on stitches to the needle and then learn the knit stitch. If all goes smoothly, we can proceed to the purl stitch, and then work a combination pattern. Sometimes students pick up quickly and move right along; sometimes it takes more time and practice. I like to look at each student as an individual, and don’t propose a cookie cutter class. As I have learned ... Read More »
Kent Needle Arts Retreat (KNAR)
Kent Needle Arts Retreat – 2015 You are invited to join us for a special event in Kent, Connecticut sponsored by Black Sheep Yarns and members the Western Connecticut Yarn Council . The event includes seven nationally-known teachers for a two-day Needle Arts retreat in May of 2015. It is the perfect Spring get-away! This is a get-away weekend where you can concentrate on developing your skills and taking your needle work to new heights, classes are available at all skill levels. Care has been taken to ensure there is a variety of activities including shopping the local stores, boutiques, ... Read More »
