THE GREAT AMERICAN ARAN AFGHAN

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You’ve seen the pictures of this heirloom afghan; 24 squares of cables, braids, bobbles and more. It’s been on our “bucket list” since the pattern first came out in 2003 and now you can join Mary Carol, Anita, and Glenda in an amazing free year-long class. Beginning in January 2010 and culminating in January 2011, we will cover two squares per month with an additional month for finishing. The only requirement is that the yarn and pattern be purchased at LambShoppe. Choose from a wide variety of worsted weight yarns, but order the yarn this fall to insure enough of the same dyelot and to be ready to start knitting the beginning of the year. And plan for a blow-out party in 2011 to celebrate the completion of this amazing project!

One customer has suggested a marvelous addition to this class. We will be asking each student to make one additional square of his or her choice sometime during the year. We will then assemble all of these additional squares to create a special afghan that will be donated to an auction with all proceeds going to charity. (Thanks Liz!)

NEW! BEADED CABLE MITTLETS

Knit beads in the center of the cable traveling up the front of this fingerless Mittlet. Very cute – and a great project to learn a new skill – beading, while improving your cabling and knitting with-double-point needles skills.

NEW! INGGUN VEST by ELSEBETH LAVOLD

While it may look like a traditional vest, the construction of the Inggun vest is different. The side panel knitted together with the front, and the two-stitch stockinette ribs serve the multiple purpose of decorative elements on the front and hiding the seam at the back, as well as continuing to form armhole edgings. This versatile and wearable vest has lots of details that will make everyone take notice.

NEW! 1950's HOODED COAT

This is a fabulous retro coat featuring three-quarter length sleeves, knee-length hem, and a collar that converts to a hood. Warm and cozy, you will wear this coat for years to come. Sign Up Now and Order Your Yarn ASAP!

NEW! ANN NORLING STITCH SAMPLER SCARF

A wonderful way for Advanced Beginners to learn to read their knitting. A combination of the individual sections will make a fabulous shawl, scarf or throw.

KID'S LEARNER'S PERMIT TO KNIT
Learn to Knit and purl – make a scarf or a purse and move on to a hat! Fun!

NEW! DESIGN MAKE AND FINISH YOUR SWEATER
The class that speaks for itself! Design and make your own sweater! Classes will be held every other week so that everyone will have time to knit. The class will include actually finishing the sweater! You must stop in and choose your yarn before class. Come in to the store today to sign up!

FETCHING FINGERLESS GLOVES

Keep your hands warm and your fingers free with these fetching fingerless gloves. They make great gifts too! Students will have the opportunity to learn Magic Loop or use double points.

REBECCA CIRCULAR JACKET

You've seen it in the shop! Come try it on. A Rebecca Magazine Creation!

CABLED CAPELET

This chic, cabled capelet is a quick knit using bulky yarn. Learn to work from a chart to create the bobble and cable pattern. Unique construction includes a provisional cast on, applied i-cord edging and grafting stitches in pattern. Lots of new skills in one small package! Easily adapted for most sizes.

CIRCLE SCARF

FINISHING TECHNIQUES

Students will assemble pieces of a sweater which they bring with them. Students will learn mattress stitch, kitchener stitch, three needle bind off and how to pick up stitches for neck and front bands. Blocking and other finishing techniques will be discussed.

FIRST TIME SOCKS

Learn how to use double pointed needles and complete a sock using a Kitchener stitch.

FIRST TIME SWEATER

Using Big Wool and large needles, make the “Suzy” sweater in the Rowan Big Wool book. You will learn to read a pattern, make buttonholes, and pick up stitches to make the shawl collar on this stylish sweater.

HEATHER'S FELTED BAGS

Ruched or Ridged, the choice is yours when you make one of Heather's fabulous felted bags! Learn the tricks and tips from the designer herself in this dynamic four-week class.
And, Heather has a couple of new additions in the works! Pictures to follow.

LEARNER'S PERMIT TO CROCHET

New Winter Session Starting Soon! Make a simple afghan using double crochet stitch with a single crochet edge. Learn chain, single, double and triple crochet stitches.

INTERMEDIATE CROCHET

You've mastered the beginner's level. Now advance your skills with this next level of crocheting.

LEARNER'S PERMIT TO KNIT

Learn to knit, purl, increase, decrease, cast on and bind off. Start with a scarf and progress to a hat by the third or fourth class. You will learn all the skills necessary to proceed to sweaters, shawls – the possibilities are endless! Start your lifetime skill (we call it an addiction!).

After learning, take some time to uncover the mysteries of the secret Knitter's language with our special PATTERN READING class!