Green Valley News

KNITTING

QUADRAPHENIA JACKET with Judy Cross
This Leslye pattern is stunning! The details are just right! Using just the knit stitch, choose your colors and walk away from the class with a beautiful jacket! Knitting basics a must. (4)sessions $80.00
JANUARY 7,14,21,28 Saturdays 1-4P

BEGINNING KNITTING with Carolyn Dondi
A series of classes designed to take you from being a non-knitter to a confident knitter. The class will include casting-on, increasing, decreasing, at least 4 pattern stitches, working to gauge size, casting off, reading a pattern and much more. 4 sessions - $80.00
FEBRUARY 2,9,16,23 Thursdays 5:00-7:30PM

SCARVES - beyond garter stitch with Judy Cross
This workshop is designed for knitters who want to go beyond the simple garter stitch scarf and create scarves that are unique. It covers design issues, suggested stitches, and guidelines for determining the amount of yarn required for a project. Three simple patterns are also included in the class handout. Bring your imagination. Supply list given upon sign up. Students must be able to Cast On, Knit, Purl and Bind Off.
JANUARY 22, Sunday, 12-3PM $25.00

FELTED FLIP FLOPS with Sharon Nelson
Lots of FUN!
JANUARY 28 and FEBRUARY 11 Saturdays 9A-Noon $50.00

FAIR ISLE with Carolyn Dondi
JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 12; Sundays 10A-Noon $40.00

BASIC FINISHING TECHNIQUES with Judy Cross
FEBRUARY 12, Sunday 12:30-3:30PM; $25.00

INTERMEDIATE KNITTING with Judy Cross
FEBRUARY 23, MARCH 1,8,15; Thursdays 1-4PM $80.00

SOCKS on 2-CIRCULARS
MARCH 2,9,16 Fridays 1-4PM $60.00

MITTENS
MARCH 4,11; Sundays Noon-3PM $40.00

MAGIC LOOP TECHNIQUE
MARCH 24 Saturday 1-4PM $30.00

MARKET BAG with Judy Cross
APRIL 22,29 Sundays Noon-3 $40.00

UFO - Finish It! with Judy Cross
Bring one of your unfinished projects and get past your knitting block.
MARCH 25, Sunday Noon-3P $25.00

SPINNING

INTRODUCTION to SPINNING with Sharon Dalrymple
JANUARY 31, Tuesday Noon-4PM $50.00

INTERMEDIATE SPINNING with Sharon Dalrymple
This class takes a more in depth view of various spinning techniques to help you enhance your spinning and give you more control over the size and twist of your yarn. Some of the topics covered will be twists per inch (t.p.i.), wraps per inch (w.p.i.), and applying those to consistently spin a fine, medium or bulky yarn; as well as recognizing the difference between worsted, woolen, semi-worsted, and semi-woolen yarns. Basic spinning knowledge is required. Supplies needed include a working spinning wheel, lazy kate, 3 bobbins, niddy noddy, ruler, hand cards, tags to label samples. Fiber will be provided. $40.00
FEBRUARY 4, Saturday 12:00- 4:00PM

DESIGNER YARNS with Sharon Dalrymple
FEBRUARY 8, Wednesday 1-4PM

SPINDLE SPINNING with Sharon Dalrymple
FEBRUARY 15, Wednesday 1-4PM

BEGINNING SPINNING with Sharon Dalrymple
Come create special hand spun yarns. These classes will include wheel operation and maintenance, fiber preparation, worsted and woolen spinning as well as two different plying techniques. You will also learn to operate a drum carder while using various fibers to create your own one of a kind roving. $60.00
includes fiber materials plus $30.00 wheel rental fee for one month or bring your own WORKING wheel - Practice is the key! [Supplies needed a working wheel, lazy kate, 3 bobbins, niddy noddy. Fiber will be provided.]
MARCH 3 & 10, Saturdays 1-4PM (2)Sessions

CROCHET

BEGINNING CROCHET with Weldon Walker
Learn basic crochet or gain more confidence and go beyond chaining. Every good knitter should know some crochet.
DECEMBER 1,8,15; Thursdays 2-4PM $60.00

WEAVING

BEGINNING or INTERMEDIATE WEAVING with Dottie Weir
Beginning weaving or move a bit beyond the basics on our shop 4-shaft floor looms. Learn or refresh skills for warping and setup of floor loom plus study of lace weaves, textures, supplementary weft and painted warps. If you are beyond beginning, you will be pushed to learn more. Floor loom and material included. $150.00 for 24 hours
DECEMBER 27,28,29,30 Tuesday through Friday 10AM-4PM

TAPESTRY WEAVING with Cheryl Riniker
First Session for warping
JANUARY 18, 25, FEBRUARY 8,15,22 Wednesday 5-7PM $100.00

BEGINNING or INTERMEDIATE WEAVING with Dottie Weir
Beginning weaving or move a bit beyond the basics on our shop 4-shaft floor looms. Learn or refresh skills for warping and setup of floor loom plus study of lace weaves, textures, supplementary weft and painted warps. If you are beyond beginning, you will be pushed to learn more. Floor loom and material included. $150.00 for 24 hours
FEBRUARY 18,19,25,26 Saturdays and Sundays 10AM-4PM

BEGINNING or INTERMEDIATE WEAVING with Dottie Weir
Beginning weaving or move a bit beyond the basics on our shop 4-shaft floor looms. Learn or refresh skills for warping and setup of floor loom plus study of lace weaves, textures, supplementary weft and painted warps. If you are beyond beginning, you will be pushed to learn more. Floor loom and material included. $150.00 for 24 hours
MARCH 6,7,13,14 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10AM-4PM

TATTING

ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE TATTING with Julie Anne Sprinkle
These (3) sessions can be for the beginner or the intermediate student. Julie Anne will teach basic ball and shuttle techniques and pattern reading skills to make simple edging, snowflakes and heart medallions. Tatting is a needlework art form that appeals to so many because of its beauty and versatility. The resource list and bibliography will lead you down the path to your own frivolity. If tatting is NOT new to you, Julie Anne will teach to your level as well. $ 60.00
JANUARY 24 & 31 Tuesdays (2)sessions 6-8PM

OTHER UPCOMING CLASSES WILL INCLUDE:
RIGID HEDDLE Weaving
ENTRELAC Knitting
FAIR ISLE color knitting
GANSEY SWEATER

Deborah Lane teaches (no schedule yet - call for interest)
WEAVING BOOT Camp - a two day weekend workshop - March,2011
MINI WEAVING WORKSHOPs - 2 hours each
$20.00 EACH or $100.00 for the series:
YOUR FIRST PROJECT
THE DRAWDOWN
TIPS, TRICKS & TRAPS
PROFILE DRAFTING
DESIGNING with BLOCKS
HUCK LACE

REGISTRATION & REFUND
A 25% deposit is required to reserve your place in class.
Full payment is required two weeks prior to class.
Because we schedule the teacher, order supplies and reserve equipment, there are no exceptions. Registration fees are fully refundable only if you cancel two weeks prior to the beginning of class. If we cancel the class, all prepaid fees will be refunded. Please check class supply lists for any pre work or supplies needed for the first class.
In consideration of our instructors and other students, we cannot accommodate infants and children while you are in class. Please make other arrangements for their care.
A 10% discount for class supplies, shopping on the day of your class, and during study groups, applies to non-sale yarns and books.

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS:
Tuesdays 10A - 7P
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10A - 5P
Saturdays 9A - 4P
Sundays Noon - 3P
Closed Mondays

HOLIDAY, 2011 Hours:
Open HALF DAYS(9a-1p):
Christmas Eve 24 DEC
New Year's Eve 31 DEC
CLOSED on the following Holidays:
Thanksgiving Day 24 NOV
Christmas Day 25 DEC
New Year's Day 1 JAN

(Thank You Sunday knitters for the petition to stay open Sunday afternoons!)

We are LOCATED between the DQ and the Phillips 66
between 22nd and 21st on W. Colorado Avenue

After STAND DOWN Event

Approximately 125 homeless veterans came to the Stand Down at the City Auditorium on Thursday. 65 caps and 51 scarves were handed out. Five or six women took caps and scarves. The few black caps and scarves were the first to go

UPDATE - THANK YOU everyone who has contributed!
We have collected an incredible number of hats and scarves.
Ann Brown will be by the shop early Wednesday to collect all of them. So if you still wish to contribute, Tuesday before 7PM will be your last opportunity for this Stand Down event. I am sure they could use more if you wish to continue knitting and crocheting. THANKS!

I had a really wonderful time on Friday July 15th during the KICK-OFF EVENT - Knit or Crochet Caps and Scarves for local homeless veteran. Many patterns and yarns were distributed and hats started. I am already seeing the caps and scarves returning to the shop. THANK YOU!

I WILL BE COLLECTING THESE THROUGH SEPTEMBER and into early October for the Stand Down. So keep knitting or crocheting.

Our caps and scarves will be given out at the local annual Stand Down on October 13th, 2011.
The caps and scarves are for men trying to get off the streets and for a few close to making it back to a productive life. The El Paso County Coalition for Homeless Veterans and The Crawford House are two local organizations making the Stand Down happen. ***

GUIDELINES
Solid, Dark Colors-Plain, Simple, Nothing Fancy
Use the yarn and patterns of your choice
Think guys - if it is a color, yarn, stitch you think a guy would wear, it is fine

Scarves may be up to 60 inches long. (They would also like us to knit some shorter scarves in lighter weight yarn, scarves that can be worn year round. 40 to 42 inches is a good length for just around the neck and down in front. A cotton or sport weight yarn work well for the shorter scarves.)

More homeless guys wear caps than scarves. The coalition suggests we knit roughly two-thirds caps and one-third scarves. Use your own yarns or Green Valley Weavers & Knitters has a limited number of skeins available for this project. The yarn does not need to be washable.

Guidelines are just a starting point. Nothing is cast in stone. Most important: enjoy the process.

** Stand Downs are one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to provide services to homeless veterans. Stand Downs are typically one to three day events providing services to homeless Veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of other necessary services, such as housing, employment and substance abuse treatment. Stand Downs are collaborative events, coordinated between local VAs, other government agencies, and community agencies who serve the homeless.

The first Stand Down was organized in 1988 by a group of Vietnam Veterans in San Diego. Since then, Stand Downs have been used as an effective tool in reaching out to homeless Veterans, reaching more than 200,000 Veterans and their family members between 1994-2000.

*** The Crawford House gives a place to live and three meals and three snacks a day to ten veterans who would otherwise be homeless. It also houses an additional eight who are in the drug and rehab program. Most of the vets are men but one room is designated for women. Located at 415 South Weber, the Crawford House provides a highly structured environment with lots of rules and regulations. There are three on site managers.
The staff helps the men find a job, assists them in filing for disability or applying for low income housing or other programs for which they may qualify. The staff gives them help and encouragement as they find their way back into the life of the community. Those residents who are employed save 75% of their income toward future rent and utilities. In the course of a year, roughly 120 vets receive assistance from the Crawford House. It has a 78% success rate of moving the homeless from the streets to a productive life and a 50% success rate for those in the substance abuse program.
Vets may stay at the Crawford House for up to 90 days. Some go from there to the transitional housing next door. It has room for eleven vets who may live there for up to two years. All are employed and saving money. Some stay because they fear they will fall into old habits without the structured environment and support; others are ready to move once they have saved enough money to get started on their own.

HARVEST MOON EVENT 20% off your next NEW Yarn Purchase

OCTOBER 18 through 23, 2011
these dates only
Tuesday through Sunday

Bring your no longer loved yarns to the front desk
They will be distributed to three charitable organizations

Use this opportunity to clean out your stash

Great time to make a donation to charity

Receive a discount that will make you howl

Returns must be accompanied by the Sales Slip
Within 2 weeks - check / credit card
15 to 90 days - store credit
No Returns after 90 days
No Returns on Sale Items

Here is our winner!

Linda used Firefly in colors linen & raspberry to make the Chicory & Clover Cowl from Classic Elite's Meadow booklet.

CONGRATULATIONS!

KNITTING GROUPS
COMMUNITY Knitting on the first Tuesday of each month
5:00- 7:30 PM
LACE Knitters on the first Saturday of each month 9:30 AM - Noon
OPEN Knitting on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month
5:00- 7:30 PM
MEN's Knitting Night on the fourth Tuesday of each month 5:00 - 7:30PM
OPEN Knitting every Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon
KNITTERs nearly EVERY TUESDAY EVENING 5:00 - 7:00PM

WEAVING GROUPS
AFTER FIVE WEAVERS - next meeting will be the 1st Wednesday evening in APRIL - 5:00-7:00PM
BEGINNING - Second Monday of each month 5:15-7:15PM (Location is two blocks from the shop - 1912 W. Colorado Avenue. This is a business during the day so PLEASE do not come early: Park on the street, or around back.)
COLOR & DESIGN - Fourth Tuesday of each month 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at the shop

SPINNING GROUP
A very nicely structured Spinning STUDY GROUP every 3rd Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

LINKS to LOCAL GUILDS-
http://www.frontrangefiber.com/
http://www.pikespeakweavers.org

I have recently returned from the Madrona Fiber Arts Festival in Tacoma, WA loaded with new inspirations and tips from their vendors, participants and teachers; what talent! My teachers were Franklin Habit (IT ITCHES), Anne Berk (Intarsia), Margaret Radcliffe (i-cord) and Carson Demers (physical therapist). I also spoke with Sally Melville, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and Jared Flood. Look for related classes and tips over the next months.

TAHKI is now 18 months old (under 8 lbs.) and spends most of her time at home "training" PEPI, a chocolate lynx-point Siamese male kitten. It took them one whole day to accept one another. They play nearly constantly (eyes rolling).
Here is a photo of Tahki with her other companion.
WW bottle fed her from day 1. We have all enjoyed her progress and antics.

Tahki was found and raised by WW from day one on the 19th of September, 2008. She accompanied WW to the shop along with bottle, heating pad and box. She was four days old on her first visit. We all watched with amazement as she grew and soon began climbing out of her box with eyes still closed. Her bottle feeding stopped when she bit the nipple off the bottle! The only yarn she will not leave alone is the locally raised and spun angora rabbit so we hide it. Here is TAHKI at two weeks old with a milk mustache!
SHE now resides with the shop owner and her husband.