Tuesday, August 21, 2012

30 Sleeps

Can you believe that it is just 30 sleeps until Camp?

The other night Beth (my sister) and I were out for dinner and started talking about Camp. We have the 'game' for Thursday night figured out. Somehow Fiona is positive her team is going to win this year. Her team has never won so I'm not sure why she thinks this year will be any different.

Then we got talking about Beth's dying workshops. My sister is going to help with these and said she was looking forward to dying yarn. She is going to do purple, teal and blue.

I'm not so sure about her colour choices so I found some suggestions on Design Seeds. There are great colour combinations.
These would look amazing in a skein of sock yarn.
If you are in the dying class take a look for some great colour inspiration. We'll call it homework. :)

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Homework and class requirements

In case you missed (or misplaced) the newsletter, here is what you will need for Camp

Homework

Fiona's Classes
Friday-Button Up and Zip It
  1. two 4" square swatches worked in stocking stitch (tension swatches from previous projects will be perfect
Beth's Classes
Start thinking about colour combinations.

Requirements List

Fiona's Classes
Friday-Button Up and Zip It
  1. ball of medium weight yarn and appropriate needles
  2. pair of double pointed needles
  3. blunt ended sewing needle
Saturday (all day)-Tints, Tones and Knit Two (colours) Together
  1. Part balls (a few yards each) of medium weight yarn (double knitting or worsted weight) in as many colours as you can and are willing to share
  2. 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm needles
  3. Graph paper
  4. Coloured pencils-optional but will make class fun 
Sunday-Accessorize Your Accessories and Other Projects
  1. 2-3 part balls of medium weight yarn (double knitting or worsted)
  2. 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm double pointed needles
  3. blunt end sewing needle
Josh's Classes

Custom Knitting
  1. Calculator
  2. Tape Measure
  3. 1 ball of solid colour worsted weight cotton
  4. 1 ball of solid colour worsted weight wool
  5. needles that work with the yarn (4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm)
  6. Inspirational Tear Sheets (photos, garments, anything that inspires you) 
Tips and Tricks: Making your garment look more professional
  1. Calculator
  2. Tape Measure
  3. 1 ball of solid worsted weight cotton
  4. 1 ball of solid worsted weight wool
  5. needles that work with the yarn (4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm)
Beth's Classes

There is a class fee of $25 for each class you take with Beth. If you could bring cash to the class it would be appreciated.

You are going to be dying yarn. 
Please do not wear any good clothing-you could end up with dye on you.
We will be working outdoors so please bring appropriate clothes-a sweat shirt might be a good idea.

In case you are wondering about yarn weights

Fiona asks for medium weight yarn. You can use anything double knitting to worsted. Josh asks for worsted weight. Here are some examples if you aren't sure what you need

DK

  • Filatura di Crosa Zara
  • Rowan Wool Cotton
  • madelinetosh dk
  • Naturally Loyal
  • any Sirdar double knitting

Worsted

  • Cascade 220
  • Berroco Ultra Alpaca 
  • madelinetosh vintage 


Thursday, August 16, 2012

Homework

I just sent out a newsletter to those attending Camp with their homework. Funny-the only teacher who had homework was Fiona.

I will be posting the homework here along with all the other information you will need for the weekend so don't worry if you aren't receiving the newsletters.
If this is your first year at Camp you might be wondering what other things there are to do at Bayview Wildwood. There are lots of walking trails. You will have time before class, after lunch and before dinner to go exploring.

For the less adventurous there are lots of places around the resort for you to put your feet up and knit.