Hi,

Knitting Etc will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.  Don't
forget to bring your knitting to the park, backyard BBQ, or wherever you are
spending this relaxing day off with your friends and family.

*Spring and Summer Classes*

Our new spring and summer classes have been posted on the web
site<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?class=1>!
There is something for everyone:

New to knitting or crochet?

   - Knitting Basics: Felted Bag (starts May
20)<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=132>:
   if you can't make it to this session, the next session will be posted
   shortly.  Call the shop to leave your name on the waiting list if you
   prefer.
   - Crash Crochet Course in Cute Critters (on June
14)<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=432>

Beyond beginner?  We recommend these classes for recent graduates of
Knitting Basics:

   - Socks on DPNs (starts June 10) <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=138>
   - Easy Triangle Shawl (on July 12) <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=277>
   - My First Fair Isle Hat (starts June 2)<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=453>
   - Cayuga Cardigan (starts June 15) <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=192>
   - Baby Surprise Jacket (starts June 12)<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=247>
   - Stitch Master Afghan Squares (starts May
26)<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=434>

Learn a New Technique!  Try something you haven't done before:

   - Magic Loop (on Jun 6) <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=159>
   - Fair Isle Mittens (Starts July 8) <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=270>
   - My First Fair Isle Hat (starts June 2)<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=453>
   - Toe-Up Socks (starts July 7) <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=234>
   - Broomstick Lace (on June 13) <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=443>

Interested in knitting a sweater?  Make a light summer sweater or a warmer
one for the coming fall!  How about a baby sweater?  The choice is yours:

   - Cayuga Cardigan (starts June 15) <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=192>
   - Baby Surprise Jacket (starts June 12)<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=247>
   - Spiral Yoke Sweater (starts Aug 19)<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=392>
   - Jamie Lee/Janet Leigh Summer Top (starts Jun
23)<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=440>
   - Reglan Sweater (starts Aug 26) <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=450>

Finally, check out my Guided Projects
<http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=142>class.  Pick your own project.
Susan or I will help you through it on
Thursday nights.  Plus, you get to see what neat projects others are working
on.
*
Scheafer Tour*

There are still a few spots available in both morning and afternoon session
of Schaefer Yarn Tour.  Tour Schaefer Yarn's facilities, dye your own skein
of Schaefer Anne, and shop Schaefer stock room at 10% off!  More info are
available here <http://knittingetcithaca.com/?p=441>.

*June Happy Stitching Hour*

Come to the next Happy Hour on*** Friday, June 5, from 5 to 7 pm*.  Join us
for this social knitting time, meet some new people, re-connect with others,
and just hang out. We’ll chat, knit, gossip, stitch, wind down after the
long work week, and shop this month’s Happy Hour Sale! We will not be
offering any knitting instructions or help, just a knitting visit…. The
event is free. First come first serve. We have seats for approximately 15
people. Feel free to bring a snack or drinks to share!

Watch for the details of June Happy Hour Sale soon in your e-mail!
--
Hickory Lee
Knitting Etc
2255 N Triphammer Rd
Triphammer Mall
Ithaca NY 14850
607-277-1164
www.knittingetcithaca.com