patterns and such!

Just a couple of quick Wild & Wooly announcements and a gift for you!

 

Final Weekend of our Clearance Sale - 50% off everything under the tent!

 

There are still a few spots left in the following classes:

    Needle Felt Santa/Gnome - November 6th 12-4pm

    Wet Felt Table Runner/Placemats November 11th 10a-2pm   

   Cobweb Felt Scarf - November 13th 10a-4pm

    Wet Felt Christmas Stocking - December 4th 12-4pm

See website for details www.sheep2shawl.net

 

I have also included below a free pattern for a quick & easy knit vest.  This pattern has been tested by Melissa in my Bend Meet-up knitting group and revised to the best of my ability.  Thanks Melissa!  The yarn for this project is available at the shop or through the website.  Special orders for colors not in stock gladly accepted.

 

 

 

 

Burly Spun Vest – short & (long)
Short - 2 skeins Brown Sheep Burly Spun 132yds/skein
(Long) - 3 skeins Brown Sheep Burly Spun 132yds/skein
Needle size 13 Gauge: 2 sts/3 rows =1in

Cast on 72
Slipping the first stitch of each row, work K 1 P 1 ribbing for 5 rows
Continuing to slip the first stitch of each row, work in Stockinette Stitch until piece
measures 9” (20” ) from cast on, ending with P row.
Slip 1st stitch and K across 18 - place 34 back stitches on one holder and 19 left front
stitches on another holder.
Shape Armhole:
Right side
Turn, bind off 2 stitches and p to end.
Slip 1st stitch and K remaining 16 stitches
Bind off 1 stitch and p to end
Slip 1st stitch and K remaining 15 stitches
Slip 1st stitch and p to end
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 15” (26” ) from cast on
Shape Neck:
Bind off 6 stitches and k to end
P 1 row
Bind off 1 stitch and k to end
Repeat last 2 rows once – 8 stitches remaining
Work even in stockinette stitch, slipping the first stitch of each row, until piece measures
20” (31” ) from cast on, ending with a p row, and place on holder for 3 needle bind off for
shoulder seam – break yarn and attach to stitch just below beginning of right side
armhole to work back.
Back
Continuing to work in stockinette stitch-
Take back 34 stitches off holder and bind off 2 stitches at the beginning of next 2 rows.
Then bind off 1 stitch at the beginning of next 2 rows.
Work even in Stockinette Stitch, slipping the first stitch of each row, until back measures
19” (30” ) from cast on ending with p row
K 8 stitches and break yarn about 18” out, place next 12 stitches on holder, attach yarn
and k last 8 stitches.
Turn and p across both sets of 8 stitches and place on holders for 3 needle bind off. Break
yarn about 12” out and attach to stitch just below beginning of left back armhole to work
left side.
Left side
Bind off 2 stitches and k to end
Slip 1st stitch and P remaining 16 stitches
Bind off 1 stitch and k to end
Slip 1st stitch and p remaining 15 stitches
Slip 1st stitch and k to end
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 15” (26” ) from cast on
Shape Neck:
Bind off 6 stitches and p to end

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22390 McArdle Rd
Bend OR 97702
www.sheep2shawl.net

K 1 row
Bind off 1 stitch and p to end
Repeat last 2 rows once – 8 stitches remaining
Work even in stockinette stitch, slipping the first stitch of each row, until piece measures
20” (31” ) from cast on, ending with a k row, and place on holder for 3 needle bind off for
shoulder seam
3 needle bind off
Holding right sides of front and back shoulder together, remove from holder and put on
needles with ends pointing the same direction. Cast off by putting extra needle through
front then back stitch and k together onto right needle. K the next front and back stitches
together the same way, then lift first stitch over 2nd stitch and off right needle. Continue
to end, run yarn through last stitch and pull to fasten-off
With right side facing and starting at right front edge, pick up and k 15 stitches across
right front, 12stitches from holder on back, and 15 stitches across left front. Work k 1, p
1 ribbing, slipping the 1st stitch of each row, for 8 rows.
Bind off loosely.
Pick up stitches evenly down right front edge and work k 1, p 1 ribbing, slipping the 1st
stitch of each row, for 3 rows. Button holes: Continue in ribbing and cast off a knit
stitch wherever a button hole is desired. Next row, cast on a stitch where each cast off
stitch was. Continue in ribbing for 3 rows. Bind off loosely.
Pick up stitches evenly down left front edge and work k 1, p 1 ribbing, slipping the 1st
stitch of each row, for 8 rows. Bind off loosely in ribbing.
Weave in ends and block to fit.

Copyright PM Moss, LLC 10/2008 www.sheep2shawl.net/541-280-6609

 

Hope to see ewe's soon!

 

Pam Moss

Baabaara's Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

www.sheep2shawl.net

SALE EXTENDED!

Sale Extended! - I still can't  fit it all indoors for the winter!            50% offeverything under the tent until October 30th or it's gone!

Did you know our website now has a shopping cart? 

Workshop schedule updated!

Needle Felt Cat – Saturday October 16^th – 12-4pm

          $65 all materials included

Fiber artist Kelly Riley will share with us her techniques for creating 3 dimensional sculptures.  No experience needed and all materials provided, invite a friend to share a day of learning and create memories as well as art.  For more information on Kelly and her creations see her website at coyoterim.com.

Nuno Felt and Dye Scarf – Saturday October 23rd (felting) 12-4pm

-         Saturday October 30^th(dying) 12-2pm

$60 + Materials ($15 or less depending on fiber chosen)         

Once again, Liz McDannold will entertain us with her own special techniques for felting.  Nuno felting is done by integrating fiber into a silk background or core.  This 2-part class will be finished with a dye day where different techniques for “painting” your finished scarf will be explored.  You will now be equipped to create treasures for the special people on your gift list.

Reversible Felt Beret - Thursday November 4th 12-4pm

          $35 + Materials ($10 or less)

This no knit beret will keep your head warm, cozy, & stylish.  Create one side for your sensibilities and the other for a walk on the wild side.

Needle Felt Gnome/Santa – Saturday November 6^th – 12-4pm

          $65 all materials included

Learn to sculpt with Kelly Riley as she guides us into yet another set of skills and techniques to design these fabulous keepsakes.  Needle felting, although forgiving and limitless, can be tricky when specific shapes and effects are desired.  Take advantage of Kelly’s experience to learn the tricks for achieving the results your want.  See her website for pictures of needle felt gnomes and information about Kelly at coyoterim.com.

Wet Felt Table Runner/Placemats – Thursday November 11^th – 10am-2pm

          $45 all materials included

This is a basic wet felt class to learn the nitty-gritty of wet felting.  Using batts to create durable felt table runners or placemats, prepare to get a little wet and have some good clean fun.

Felt Scarf – Saturday November 13^th – 10am-4pm

          $45 + materials ($10 or less depending on fiber chosen)

Connie Rawson will share the secrets of creating these light weight strips of warmth and beauty.  As a master of surface design, Connie has tips on what works and what doesn’t.  Learn from experience to incorporate different forms of fiber from locks to top into finished works of art.  Perfect for last minute gifts that will warm and amaze your friends and family.

Christmas Stocking – Saturday December 4^th – 12-4pm

          $35 + materials ($10 or less)

Mark your calendars!  Liz McDannold will be teaching this wet felt class.

Spinning Lessons free with purchase of fiber

Hope to see ewe’s soon!

Pam Moss

Baabaara’s Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702  

www.sheep2shawl.net

541-280-6609