4876 Butler Rd Glyndon, MD 21071 410-517-1020 Woolstock Shop www.woolstock.com

Upcoming Classes & Events September-October 2013

What’s Happening at Woolstock “..the number one reason We’re so excited about the fall...new , patterns, new adventures. We’re starting out with some new classes and some old favorites we know are always requested. knitters knit is because they are so smart that they need Don’t know how to knit (or )? Let us show you. to make boring things Learn or Switch … to Continental Knitting interesting. Knitters are so

compellingly clever that they Experienced knitters, as well as people who have never held a knit- ting needle before, can benefit from learning this easy method of simply can't tolerate bore- Continental knitting using the exclusive techniques shown in Leslye’s DVD, The Absolute Best Way to Learn How to Knit (shown at left). dom. It takes more to engage Leslye Solomon has been teaching these techniques for many years and entertain this kind of to sold-out classes at major knitting seminars throughout the country. We offer her class by appointment, so you can easily fit the class into human, and they need an your schedule. We can also accommodate small group classes. This easy, ergonomic method of knitting helps to limit motion, thereby outlet or they get into reducing stress on hands, wrists, and necks. Using this method, seed stitch and rib- trouble.”- bing can be knitted with a fluid, easy motion, making your projects faster and more enjoyable. Continental knitting also adds the extra benefit of a more evenly-. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee We’ll get you started by making an easy scarf. $39 (plus materials)

Want to learn how to crochet? We can schedule that by appointment, as well. Just call us at 410-517-1020.

Arriving soon...

 Madelinetosh Vintage & Light

 New Shepherd’s Wool

 New Noro colors….

…and more!

New Sock Yarns for Fall! It’s a mystery to me… Begins September 17th

We're very excited about the release of another mystery knit a long project (the Color Craving Shawl) from Stephen West, and we think it would be great to get together to have fun knitting this mystery project as a group. If you are not familiar with mys- tery knit a longs...here's how it works. You join the KAL through . The cost of joining is $ 6.00, and that enti- tles you to the release of the knitting clues (instructions) on the assigned dates. You don't know what your fin- ished project will look like...in this case it is a scarf or shawl, but that's all the info you’ll get.

What we would like to do is meet up at the shop on an evening following each clue release, show off what we've accomplished so far and answer questions, if any, about techniques. Most of all, just have fun!

Classes The meetings are free...the require- ment on our end is that your yarn be The Next Step...Moving Beyond the Basics purchased through our store (this pro- ject requires 3 colors of fingering of Knitting & Pattern Reading weight yarn). We are expecting a Saturday, September 21, 2013 1:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. brand new shipment of Madelinetosh Light within the next few weeks, so that would be perfect for this project, Now that you’ve learned to knit and purl, the knitting world is limitless. You as well as other yarns we have in have mastered the two basic stitches that can create almost every knitted stock now. technique, but now you need to understand the instructions that tell you how to do it all. There are abbreviations, punctuation, and even strange We will meet from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the Tuesdays following each clue re- phrases that can seem like Greek to the new knitter. Let us give you the lease, and hopefully have a big show key to easily decipher printed pattern and stitch directions. You’ll learn and tell meeting when everyone finish- about how to measure, how to choose the appropriate yarn and needle es their project. size to create the proper , the importance of “ease”, how to trans- For more info, visit our website late abbreviations and punctuation, and how to understand repeats in a www.woolstock.com, or call us at pattern. Why struggle, when you can gain the tools to make you a master 410-517-1020. at understanding and competing your knitting project. $55

Beaded Fantail Scarf Thursday, September 26 , 2013 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Learn the fun technique to make this beautiful, beaded, scalloped-end scarf. You'll learn how to string beads on your yarn so they are easily available to you as you knit, and how to use your beads to create this eye-catching fantail edge. $40 plus materials

New classes for November & December coming soon! Woolstock Introduces a New Rewards Program

We love our customers and we want to reward their loyalty to their favorite yarn shop… Woolstock, of course! We recently began a rewards program where you will accumulate a point for every dollar spent at the shop. New Pattern Arrivals! When you have reached 250 points, you will receive a Knitting Toe-Up Socks on printed coupon for a Single Circular Needle $10.00 off your next purchase. You will start accumulating new Saturday, Oct 12, 2013 (Pt 1) 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. points for your next Saturday, Oct 26, 2013 (Pt 2) 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. coupon at that time. Wednesday, Oct 30, 2013 (Pt 3) 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

This class will explore another method of knitting socks from the toe up using one long circular needle. Using a chunky yarn… Part 1– You will learn a circular cast-on, Part 2– Learn an easy heel without picking up the gusset Part 3– Finish the sock with an elastic bind off for the top of the leg.

Participants must be able to knit and purl. $ 69 You must present your (Materials-Size 8 circular needles 32”- coupon to receive your 40” length and yarn are not $10.00 off. included. Pattern is included in class).

HOURS

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY 10-5 You may register for class in person, by phone (410-517-1020), mail, or on our website (www.woolstock.com). Thursday Reserve your class space with payment in advance. Space can be limited and classes can fill up early, so you may miss out on attending if 10-6 you do not sign up early. Full refund cancellations will be accepted up to one week before class begins (special events may have a different cancellation policy) so that we Sunday may contact those on our waiting list. Store credits, less a $5.00 handling fee will be given for cancellations less than one week prior to class. Closed In the event that a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, instructor illness, etc., the class will be re-scheduled, when possible, or full refunds will be given.

Supplies are not included in classes unless otherwise stated. We respectfully request that yarn and supplies used for classes should be pur- chased from Woolstock Yarn Shop unless provided by the instructor.