Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Mix it up a bit!

This is a sample of the bag that students taking the "Mix it Up" class will be creating.

the info on the class:
 
Wednesday September 21- 6 pm
Mix it up

mixing fabric and yarn
Knit a unique drawstring bag and learn to line it with fabric, or purchase a ready made liner.. $20

call 920 387 9960
See the rest of the fall class list here


Thursday, August 25, 2011

We're dying again!

We are dying at Loose Ends, Saturday, August 27, 10:30 am to 1 pm........ weather permitting.....$10 per skein, includes 100 grams sock yarn, or 100 grams worsted weight, dye and sundries required...Color application takes anywhere from a few minutes to 1/2 hour, and then heat setting requires at least another 1/2 hour, so figure 1-2 hours for this fun project...
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Live at Loose Ends!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Headband Class

Here's a photo of the cabled headband that we will be doing in class on September 28... learn to make cables! Easy and fun this class is only $10, and that price includes the yarn! Sign up now.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Fall classes

Here is the class list for the upcoming months, remember the drawing on September 15, the winner will attend for free !


Wednesday September 14 - 6 pm
Woolie Bullie Mittens

Cute, designer mittens, $32, includes pattern, “woolie” yarn for trim…Student provides about 150 yards bulky yarn and needles. Maximum 10 students, sign up early.
 
 
Wednesday September 21- 6 pm
Mix it up mixing fabric and yarn
Knit a unique drawstring bag and learn to line it with fabric, or purchase a ready made liner.. $20
 
 
 
Wednesday September 28- 6 pm
Cabled headband One skein project makes a nice gift…includes yarn $10
 
Wednesday October 12, and 19 - 6 pm
Basic socks

top down, on double points OR two circulars $35
 
Wednesday October 26 - 6 pm
Beginning knitting Learn to cast on and knit, increase and decrease. $15
 
Wednesday November 9 - 6 pm
Ruffled Shawl  learn or perfect your short -row technique
Pattern included, $20

Supply list available upon registration
All classes must be paid in full at time of registration
No refunds

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Upcoming classes and contest

Watch this spot for  a fall class list to be posted on Thursday of this week.... Sign up for one of the classes, and be entered into a drawing to get your class for free!  On September 15th we will randomly pick a winner from all those registerd and paid....the winnner's class fee will be refunded...

Learn something new this fall, perhaps for free!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Don't forget!

Don't forget that today is dying day on the deck in back at Loose Ends.. Express your creativity with color handpainted on wool yarn.  200 yards of worsted weight or 400 yards of sock weight merino, $10 per skein, includes dye and supplies.. We will be dying from 1 PM to 6PM. No need to make an appointment, just show up...It's always a fun day!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

more new knitting bags

New at Loose Ends, knitting bags from Namaste.  We have the mini messenger bag in red, black, eggplant and peacock.

Cross-body design for hands-free function, the Mini Messenger has a padded adjustable shoulder strap, quick access exterior pocket, and lots of individual pockets for ultra organization. This bag is perfect for an active, busy lifestyle. The interior material is a faux microsuede (PET) which is made of recycled plastic bottles.
We are selling them at $55, far below comparable bags.                                                Come in to see!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Maxwell Street Sale -August 6

Maxwell Street Day from 10am – 10pm in downtown Mayville. A day full of summer fun! Many exciting events including, the Taste of Mayville, our green market, a cheesecake contest, kids area in Foster Park, and our annual street dance featuring Revolution Day. Come participate in the fun. For more event information call 920-387-1167. Sponsored by Main Street Mayville.--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Here at Loose Ends we will be participating  by having lots of goodies out on the sidewalk, yarn sales inside and just a general good time!

All Noro Kureyon just $5 per skein!  Come and have fun, Live at Loose Ends!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Dying

Bev's socks knit with her own hand-dyed yarn
Skeins just dyed drying on the deck

We are dying at Loose Ends, Thursday, August 11, 1pm to 6pm........ weather permitting.....$10 per skein, includes 100 grams sock yarn, dye and sundries required...Color application takes anywhere from a few minutes to 1/2 hour, and then heat setting requires at least another 1/2 hour, so figure 1-2 hours for this fun project...and it is knit night, so relax and enjoy the camaraderie...
Live at Loose Ends!