10:30 - Come on Baby, Do the Twist!- Learn the magic, mobius cast-on that will allow you to knit all those cozy cowls and dramatic shawls with a twist! Students will need a 47" circular needle (US7-9) and worsted weight yarn - taught by the Heather "Wunderkind" Wilke 11:00 -Look Mom, I'm Backward Knitting- No, this is not criticism...it is actually knitting in reverse. Can you imagine never having to turn your work and purl again? Oh, joy! - with Stepheny and Robert "the Dynamic Duo" Beine 11:30 -Beautiful Batt Making Demo I- Watch as a multitude of fibers are transformed into a drop-dead gorgeous spinning batt in front of your very eyes! Learn the basics of using a drum carder and fiber properties - by the Nikol "Lovely" Lohr 11:30 -Konichi WA?? Deciphering Japanese Knit & Crochet Patterns- The designs are spectacular and innovative and...in Japanese! Figure out how to translate these stunning designs. This class is for both knitters and crocheters!! Students will need two coordinating colors of worsted weight yarn and size E hook or US7 needles - with Lina"Subarashii" Wilson 12:30- Learn to spin on a Drop Spindle- Learn to create yarn the cheap, easy and extremely portable way. The best way to learn to spin! - with Laura " Spin Me Right Round" Mead 12:30 - Wool is Cool- Learn how to add bits of unspun wool to your knitting to create the coziest things ever! Knit a headband or cowl for the nasty winter you know is coming! Students will need 100g of a heavy worsted/aran yarn and 2oz of merino combed top (there will be some available for purchase). - with Nikol "Super Nifty" Lohr 1:30 - Cottage Knitting- You've seen them do it - super fast and amazingly efficient. Now learn this knitting secret weapon yourself and whip through your projects at lightning speed! Or at least look super cool while doing it...Students should bring 14" or longer, straight needles with appropriate weight yarn. - with Marla "Lightning" Holt 2:30pm - Crochet Techniques for Amigurumi- Learn all you need to know to create those amazing and fun amigurumi! Starting with a brilliant, new way to make a magic circle, you'll crochet a fantastic little mushroom (aww!). Please bring two, coordinating, worsted weight yarns and a Size E hook. - with Lina "Awesome" Wilson 2:30 -Beautiful Batt Making Demo I I - The Wild Side- Watch how to take all sorts of exotic fibers, add-ins and nifty stuff to make a crazy batt for spinning on the wild sid!e - by the Nikol "Wild Woman" Lohr 3:00 -Building with Blocks- Have you ever wanted to knit an entrelac garment but got immediately bogged down after your foundation row? We'll get you started in the right direction so that any entrelac pattern will be a breeze! Please bring yarn and appropriate sized circular needle of at least 24" length- with Stepheny and Robert "Yarn Techie" Beine 3:00-I'm Talkin' About Ewes- Ever dream of having a little flock of sheep in your backyard to feed your fiber addiction? Learn some sheep owning pros and cons and get all your fleecy questions answered! - with Jennifer "Flock Mama" Schermerhorn |
Laura's Pygoras The Thrifty Knitter Alpacas at Wildcat Hollow Orchard Hill Alpacas The Treasure Goddess Designs by Anna Two Windows Dye Company Tiny Dino Studios Meadow Spirit Alpacas Spun For Ewe Wild Ivy Fibers - Spectacular hand-dyed fibers and yarn Blushing Ewe Little Angora House on the Prairie |
- Handspun art yarn, wool and pygora rovings and fiber, felted
items and cards
items and cards
- Hand-dyed yarn and fiber, batts, Make Your Own Batt Bar,
Fricke and Ashford Wheels, Strauch Drum Carders,
handmade date books, accessories.
Fricke and Ashford Wheels, Strauch Drum Carders,
handmade date books, accessories.
- Yarn, rovings, fiber, lazy kates and finished Alpaca
products
products
-yarn, rovings, spinning fiber and finished alpaca products from
an alliance of Kansas Alpaca farms.
an alliance of Kansas Alpaca farms.
- Hand-dyed fiber & yarns (lace and sock weights), handspun
yarns and art yarns, and cute fiber accessories.
yarns and art yarns, and cute fiber accessories.
-unique OOAK bags and purses, kumihimo jewelry, pendants
and more.
and more.
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| Columbian Theater, Downtown (Lincoln Ave) Wamego, KS Saturday, January 7th 10am - 4pm Free and open to the public! |
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-Gorgeous Hand-dyed yarns and fibers! Unique patterns, kits,
shawl pins and more!
shawl pins and more!
- Beautiful handspun yarns and fibers from local sheep!
- Alpaca yarn, rovings, spinning fiber and handspun yarns
- Lovely Hand-dyed yarns and rovings, handspun yarns,
handmade batts and hand woven items
handmade batts and hand woven items
- Wonderful hand-dyed yarns of all weights and unique hand
dyed fibers
dyed fibers
- Dreamy Angora bunny and mohair fiber!
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| Thanks for a wonderful Woolfest! Check back here starting Nov. 2012! |