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"The Stitch'n B's"


There's a new stitching group in town, and they call themselves The Stitch'n B's!

A few Baker County residents have banned together to form a stitching group that meets twice a month. 

  • The 2nd Monday of each month, the meeting is held at the Subway restaurant inside the Walmart on 228 and I-10.  7-9:00 PM.
  • The 4th Monday of each month, the meeting is held at the Starbucks on 228 and I-10.  7-9:00 PM.

They've been handing out flyers left and right and the next meeting is sure to be as fun as the first!

Come out and join the group, everyone is welcome!
Class Schedule for May & June:

Beginning To Knit – Open your eyes to the world of knitting with this one-session, 2-hour class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off.  The Class Fee:  $20.00 Materials are included.  
Instructor:  Joan

  Call to set a date and time that is convenient to you.

Simple Socks – Socks are quick to make, can be taken anywhere, the yarns are gorgeous – self-striping and/or handpainted and socks are useful!
This is a two- to three- session class in which you will learn to make a pair of ribbed socks.  You must be able to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off without assistance. 
Class fee:  $30.00.
Instructor:  Joan
A 10% discount is given on all purchases made during class session 1.   A yarn that has a gauge of 28-30 stitches will work, washable wool is recommended.

   DateDay     Start Time           End Time
07/12/08            Saturday       (session 1)        12:00 PM     2:00 PM
08/02/08            Saturday       (session 2)        12:00 PM     2:00 PM
 

Commence Crocheting - Learn the very basics of crochet, but not by making a granny square, get crafty!  In this class you will make a stylish rolled-brim hat in the color of your choice. 
Class Fee:  $25.00  Materials (yarn and crochet hook) are included.
Instructor:  Jeff Ward.

     Date       Day    Start Time     End Time
    7/12/08        Saturday   2:00 PM         4:00 PM


It's a New Beginning (Cast On's)  – Learn different ways of casting on for your knitting projects and when to use each one.  After completion, you will have something you can refer to for years to come.  Bring two different colors of worsted weight yarn and a set of needles sized for the weight of yarn.
Class Fee:  $20.00
    Date        Day           Start Time   End Time
    7/26/08  Saturday        10:00 AM            12:00 PM


Dishcloth Dapple  – Each session will bring a brand new stitch pattern, all while making a dishcloth!  Join Jeff each month for an entirely different pattern and lesson.  You must be able to perform the following stitches unassisted:  Single crochet, double crochet, chain stitch and slip stitch.
Class Fee:  $15.00 

    Date        Day     Start Time   End Time
    08/09/08Saturday         2.00 PM               4:00 PM
 

Tunisian Crochet  – Learn to do this exciting and newly popular stitch using an afghan hook.  Learn a little history of this unique crochet stitch and begin working a beautiful Tunisian crocheted scarf.  You must be able to perform the following stitches unassisted:  single crochet, chain stitch and  slip stitch.
Class Fee:  $25.00

    Date        Day     Start Time   End Time
    08/02/08Saturday         2.00 PM               4:00 PM


Toe Up Sock  – The Cat Bordhi way, but not until you make the "short-row-heel-turn bowl"!  You will learn the Upstream Architecture for a perfect fit sock and how to make it for any size foot and gauge yarn.  Second session will be scheduled at end of first session. 
Class Fee:  35.00 
A 10% discount is given on all purchases made during class session 1.  

    Date        Day     Start Time   End Time
    08/16/08Saturday        11:.00 PM              3:00 PM

The Local Needle
36 E. Macclenny Ave.
Macclenny, FL  32063
(904) 259-KNIT

Christmas in July 


Be sure to join us Saturday, 7/19/08 for some fun in the sun, cold Holiday fun!  You can bet we'll have the A/C turned down, so wear your favorite Holiday sweater to stay warm!  


Local News  July - August 2008
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Believe it or not, it's not too late to join us for a Summer of Lace.  We still have July and August to go, and after Labor Day, we'll begin working the edging. 

The Knitting Chain
The Knitting Chain is a just a fancy name for our open- (no fee) knitting and crochet group. Everyone is welcome!  Come see what others are working on, socialize, have fun, and get a little work done on your project.  You might want to bring your own bag-chair, seating is limited!

Meets Each Month
  2nd and 4th Thursday    1:00 - 3:00 PM
1st and 3rd Friday
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Meets on the following Saturdays at 1:00 PM

July 26th
August 9th
August 30th

More meetings in the next newsletter!
A new class-
Tunision Crochet!

Have you noticed that a lot of the crochet magazines are including a Tunision Crochet pattern now and then? Tunision Crochet (or the Afghan stitch) is a cross between knitting and crochet, worked only on one side providing a beautiful unique appearance to your project.  Join Jeff for this exiting new class!
Unless otherwise noted (when  supplies are included), the entire class fee is used to pay your instructors, so please help us continue to offer these classes by purchasing class materials at The Local Needle.