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Contact Us at: sheepthrills@hotmail.com
5647 Bear Road
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
Phone Number: 315.458.0048


Classes

Join us to learn exciting techniques, make some new knitting friends, get fresh ideas, or just have some fun!
For more information or to sign up for a class, please call us at 458-0048
Samples for most classes are in the shop now.  Stop in!!!

We happily extend a 10% discount on all class supplies, so that you may purchase them from Sheep Thrills!!  Thank you.

Yarning Around:  Choose a project that will challenge your skills or work on something simple and enjoy the conversation and company of fellow knitters.
Classes meet once a week for two hours

Cost:  $45 per month
Select a day and time from the following:
   Monday   6-8 pm
   Tuesday   10am-noon
   Tuesday   6-8 pm
   Thursday  10am-noon
   Sunday    12-2 pm
   Every other Wednesday 6-8 pm
Instructor:  Beth Caulfield



Learn to Knit:--Sundays (Ongoing-starting September 18, 2011) --2:30-4:30pm--learn all the basics-from casting on to binding off and everything in between!
Five sessions $50  let us know when you are ready to jump in!
Instructor:  Beth Caulfield
learn to knit scarf

Crochetin' Around:--2nd and 4th Thursday of every month beginning September 8, 2011--6-8pm--Learn to Crochet, perfect your skills, or just have fun crocheting with others!  Receive a 10% discount on your supplies
October 13 and 27, 2011     November 10, 2011     December 8 and 22, 2011    
Two sessions per month  $25
Instructor:  Deborah Gardener

ALL CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AT THE SCHEDULED TIME OR BY SIGNING UP FOR 
YARNING AROUND

SOCKS, SOCKS, SOCKS!!!!  Learn to make socks by using double pointed needles, 2 circular needles, magic loop, or 9" circular needle.  Learn to make two socks at a time; make a toe up sock.  We'll teach it all!  Choose any "YARNING AROUND" day and time and call to let us know you are coming!  458-0048

Mitered Square Knitting Bag:  Thursdays October 13, 27, and November 10--6-8pm
Learn the technique of mitered squares while making yourself a great knitting bag.  (Smaller, purse size available as well.
Instructor:  Beth Caulfield   $35    3 sessions

 mitered square bag

Continental Knitting: Wednesday November 9
6-8pm  Learn one of the European styles of knitting, holding the yarn in the left rather than the right hand.  Many find this faster.  Also a great technique to know for Fair Isle or reversible knitting, as you can have a different yarn in each hand!

Instructor:  Beth Caulfield   $15    1 session

                         

      
                                          
Felted Clogs:  Saturdays November 3, 19, and December 3--9-11am--Great project--makes a great gift! Learn the technique-it's addicting!
Instructor:  Beth Caulfield   $35    3 sessions
felted clogs
           

           Winter Classes (dates to be announced)

Reversible Knitting:--Come in and see our reversible baby elephant blanket using the new "old" technique.  The blanket has two right sides and the two colors are reversed on each!  We will start with a smaller project--either a baby bib, scarf, place mat or trivot.
Instructor:  Beth Caulfield   $25    2 sessions

                   reversible


Entrelac Baby Blanket; (or Shawl)--Learn the technique of entrelac (a French word for woven). Make the snuggly soft blanket that's on display in the shop or any other entrelac project you choose. Looks great as a scarf, shawl, blanket or sweater! 
Instructor:    Beth Caulfield   $25   2 sessions

entrelac baby blanket

Finishing Instuction:--Picking up front bands and necks, seaming, buttonholes, etc all make a huge difference in the final look of your garment. Make it look handmade, not homemade!  Choose a time from the "Yarning Around" days and times listed above; call to confirm.
Instructor:  Beth Caulfield       $12/session

Introduction to Fair Isle
Intarsia

All class samples are in the shop.