Free Knitting, Crochet, Tatting Lessons offered at The Taming of the Ewe in Jacksonville. Bring your own supplies or purchase them when you come in to learn. The store is located on the Public Square in Jacksonville. Store hours are Tuesdays 10 am to 9 pm, and Wednesdays through Saturdays 10-5pm. Knitwits Knitting Guild meets the fourth Thursday of each month, please call for the current months meeting location. The Taming of the Ewe. 26 Public Square, Jacksonville 256-727-7081.

Hey everyone!

There won’t be a specialty class offered this weekend. Bring in your current project and if you need help with it, we will do our best to get you taken care of!

Don’t forget that there will be a tatting class on June 19th from 2-5 pm. Detta will be teaching the shuttle method of tatting and Pat will be teaching the needle method. Both create beautiful items. Great for borders and accessories!

We are bringing in a special friend from Atlanta on the 26th of June. Gru will be teaching us Brioche style knitting. If you haven’t seen it (Brioche), its a beautiful way to use color and design! We will be making a childs hat to learn the basic stitch as well as the method used for decreasing. This class is $25.00 and we can only seat six! Make your reservations today!

Always remember classes for beginner knitters and crocheters are always free! Tell a friend- When the store is open so is the table.

Come sit a bit and knit until your heart is content (or until we close the store :) )

Hope to see you soon!

Check out the sock class this Saturday!

Hello Everyone!

This Saturday is the second Saturday of the Anklet sock class! Don't worry if you missed last week, we can get you started when you come in on Saturday. Bring your own materials or purchase some in the store. This sock is adorable and easy to learn. Come out and give it a try. Take a peek here. Doesn't it look comfy?

We also are announcing another knit along. Pat will be knitting and helping you through the Marly Boatneck Top from the new KnitScene Magazine. This top was featured in the 2007 Winter/2008 Spring issue of KnitScene and is being celebrated once again this month in the latest issue to hit the shelves.

This top is done with two strands of DK weight yarn on size 9 and 10 needles. Its a wonderful 3/4 sleeved top for those cooler summer nights.

Don't forget our other two knit a longs!

Amanda is hosting one on Fridays now (previously on Thursday) from 11-1. She is working on the Annie Modisett Corset Tank Top , just like the one on display inside the store. This is a beautiful classic design that can be knit with or without sleeve caps and with a wide range of sizes it just can't be beat.

Detta is working on the Jali Cardigan from the latest issue of Interweave Knits. Detta will be doing this on Thursdays from 11-1. Come in and sit at the table and work on this beautiful cardigan!

There is plenty going on at the Ewe during the week, come on in and visit us, sit at the table and work on your projects until your heart is content. We are open from 10-5 Tuesday through Saturdays, staying open until 9 on Tuesdays for knit night. Everyone is welcome!

See YOU at the Ewe!

Calendar on Facebook. New Knit Along!

Hi Everyone

We will be starting a new Knit Along on Thursdays from 11-1 at the store. Detta will help you knit the Jali Cardigan from the Summer Issue of Interweave Knits.

Don't forget the Knit a Long with Amanda on Tuesdays at 2. She will help you while you knit the Corset Tank Top by Annie Modesitt

Also, check out The Ewe's Facebook page for another view of our Calendar of events!

See Ewe Soon!

The Yarn Tasting was a Great Time

A big Thank You to all that came. Those who couldn't make it were missed.
Tiffany once again showed her culinary talents creating two (2!) lamb cakes, each from scratch and delicious as well as beautiful.
I was blown away by how many people showed up. The store was crowded all day long and everyone seemed to enjoy the new yarns. I will be ordering some of the favorites in more colors. Let me know if there are any that you want in specific colors.

Don't forget the Yarn Tasting tomorow

Sunday Aptil 18th 1pm-5pm. Fun, food and of course lots of yarn.

March's winner is

Deanna Slappery is our new Customer of the month for March is Deanna Slappery. Deanna was referred by Georgia Johnson. They both will receive a $10 Gift certificate. Congratulations.

Sock Class starts this Weekend

Saturday February 6 & 13 at 2pm. We are doing two socks at a time starting at the toe. This is a two week class with a third week available for those who need a little more help. Cost is $20. Students need to know how to knit and purl. The first week we will explore different toes. The second week we will learn different heels.

Christmas Party at the Taming of the Ewe This Sunday

Come join the fun this Sunday December13 from 1-5. There will be plenty of fun, food and laughter. Hourly door prizes. And some one day only specials.
Also don't forget to make you wish lists so family and friends can get you exactly what you want. Gift certificates are also available year round.
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Special news from Interweave Press. There is a $5 off rebate on any Interweave Press item purchased between now and the end of the year at a local yarn shop. Go to http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/11/25/local-yarn-shops-my-home-away-from-home.aspx to get the coupon or pick one up at the store when you make your purchase.

November and December Calendars are now Online

The link is here. Tell me what you think of the new format for the calendars. All classes through the end of the year are free. We have been having a blast at Knit Night on Tuesdays. If you haven't been lately, drop in and join the fun. Jerry has finished his Every Way Wrap from the Fall Interweave Knits and the Fair Isle hat from Vogue Knitting. He will be picking out his next project this week. Boy that man can knit.