Wanna learn how to spin using a spindle?

The next weekend for Spinning demos is 2.2.08 from Noon - 2. Ever wondered how to spin your own yarn from fleece or other spinnable materials? Come on in & we will show you how to spin wool using a spindle. Make an in-store purchase & receive a free hand-made spindle to take home! Call to RSVP today so we can make sure to have enough spindles for everyone who wants to take this valuable skill home with them. We have some picked, white, lambs fleece available to purchase from Gales' farm if you become so hooked you must have more wool to spin! Plan ahead, call ahead, & we will see you Feburary 2nd between Noon and 2pm!

Teaching the Teachers

"Teaching the Teachers"...

How to knit.

The kitchen was "full-up" as the "School of Knitting" here (see the fishes swimming around their heads?) as a group of Madison Student Teachers are learning to knit. You can never learn too many skills! Way-to-go! Now go forth and spread that knittin' addiction! :)

Conquering Knitted Mitten Successes

Way-to-go ladies!! You have conquered the 2-ST mittens! Now you can make some for the whole family! *Eep! Don't hurt me!*

Mitten Class & Fair Isle Sweater in the works

We had a 2 stitch mitten class today with teacher Melissa Mathay (picture above helping a student). Below are a few of the other students we had today.
Below is Rebecca Koscik, modeling the first sleeve to her Fair Isle sweater made out of Smart Superwash wool yarn, the way her 6 year old son likes to model it. Cute!
Here we can see the detail and work involved. WOW!! We cannot wait till the rest of it gets knit up, but we figure that won't be for another couple of months yet. It'll be ready for next Fall!

New Year's Update

Happy New Year!

Here is the first post of this brand new 2008 year!

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We have some nice Corridale Lambs wool grown pesticide free by our staff member Gale. She has hand picked through this fleece to make sure there is little to no veggie matter (hay, grass, seeds, etc). Sold by the ounce. Stop in today for some of this wonderful, super soft spinning wool today while supplies last!

Gale is also a knitter and felter! This jacket, felted purse and scarf were also knit by her from her sheep's wool. These are available for sale.

Rebecca Koscik has brought in more goodies for you to knit! These two bags were knit and felted using 100% wool Louet Riverstone (green and black) and Magic (blue). The blue one is a backpack purse and the green is a shoulder bag. Becca is a local designer that we charish and love! Pattern is available for purchase.

Here is a side view of that backpack purse. Nice aye?!

Here are three of the new books we have recently received. The Ultimate Knitted Tee is a HOT seller and we only have one left out of the four we ordered!

Need help with a project? We will be more than happy to assist in moving you through the tough spots in any pattern. Class time starts at $15/hr after the first 10 minutes.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from the staff of OTBP-Karen & Gary, Lynn, Rachel, Rexie and Gale! We will be closed Christmas Day and will reopen Wednesday, 11-5 . Stay safe and remember to take some time out for yourself to knit/Crochet/Weave/Spin!!

Feel good Charity Knittins

WHEW! Look at all the knittin this one has been up to! Way to go Chris and thanks for contrinuting to the Warm Up Wisconsin afghan!