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Located in Cottage Gifts
12710 Lake Blvd.
PO Box 702
Lindstrom, MN 55045

651-257-6199

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We welcome knitting emergencies, knitters & crocheters 
of all levels and those who are interested in getting together with 
others who have a passion for fibers and what you can do with them.

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~ ABOUT OUR CLASSES ~

* If you have never knit or crocheted before or need help getting back into it, we offer free beginner classes. No purchase is necessary, we have supplies you can practice with. You are welcome to come in anytime during our regular business hours. It is best, though, if you call ahead just to make sure someone is available to get you started.

** For those of you who already know how to knit and/or crochet and would like to take part in a class, we ask that you do the following-

1.  Pre-register by contacting me at  651-257-6199,  or email stopping in at least one week prior to scheduled class so we can plan accordingly. If you decide to take a class at the last minute, it is recommended that you call first to make sure the class hasn’t been cancelled.

2.  Prepay for the classes you would like to attend. If the class is cancelled, your money will be refunded.

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~ CLASSES ~
Time to think Christmas. Many projects can take planning.

CHOOSE ONE OR MORE PROJECTS 
YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE….THEN

CHOOSE A DATE AND TIME THAT WORKS FOR YOUR!
AND CALL ME TO SET IT UP.

It’s that easy!! Choose from any of the following classes.

Each class is only $10.00 plus any supplies you might need...then choose a date and time to fit your schedule. 

You can schedule a class Monday through Saturday from between 10:30 a.m.
and 9 p.m.. It is important that you call or make arrangements ahead of time so I can prepare accordingly. 

You can drop by Miss Elsie’s Yarnery, located in Cottage Gifts or give us a call at 651-257-6199.

BEGINNER CLASSES: KNITTING AND CROCHETING

WITCH HAT & CAT PURSE ~ KNIT KNITTING BAG ~ FELTED TOTE BAG

FELTED NEEDLE CASE ~ FELTED CROCHET HOOK CASE ~ SEMI-CIRCULAR SHAWL

WALLABY SWEATER ~ KNIT RUFFLES & RIDGES ~ SHEEP GO ROUND SWEATER

8 ROW CROCHET CAPLET ~ FUZZY FEET ~ SOCKS WORKSHOP

FELTED KIDS SLIPPERS ~ FELTED KIDS SLIPPERS ~ THE PINK LADY BAG

KNIT MARKET BAG  ~  EASY FELTED BAG ~ BOOGA BAG

BOBBLES, BEADS, BUMPS & BUTTONS BAG! ~ GELATO BAG

NICE AND EASY FELT PURSE ~ FELTED HEDGEHOG ~ PASHA THE PENGUIN

PLAYFUL PENGUINS ~ OH MY! ANIMALS ~ BABY BIBS ~ 5 HOUR BABY SWEATER

CUTIE BOOTIES! SWEET PEA HATS ~ LOVIKKA MITTEN FOR CHILDREN

FROGGY HAT AND SOX ~ HOODED CHILD’S SWEATER ~ COOL CHICK HAT

NEEDLE FELTING ~ FELTED BOWL ~ GRANNY SQUARES ~ FANCY WASH CLOTH

FUN FUZZY HAT ~ FELTED HATS EITHER KNIT OR CROCHET ~ BRAID & BOBBLE HAT

SHERPHA HAT ~ MITTENS WORKSHOP ~ GLOVES WORKSHOP ~ LOVELY NECK WARMER

CHECKERED DOUBLE KNIT SCARF ~ MISTI CHUNKY RIBS & RUFFLES SCARF

COZY NECK WARMER ~ FIERY DRAGON SCARF ~ CROCHET POCKETBOOK SCARF

EVENING IN EDEN ~COCOON LACE SCARF & WRAP


WITCH HAT & CAT PURSE

What a great Halloween costume. The purse is a great gift for those who love cats. These two projects are crocheted and then felted. Learn how to make either or both.

KNIT KNITTING BAG

Isn’t it about time you knit something for yourself, or at least for your knitting? This bag involves an I-cord edging which finishes it off very nicely and we use the seed stitch.

FELTED TOTE BAG

This tote bag comes in three sizes. It is knit in the round in one piece and the handles are knit separately and sewn on before felting. It’s a very easy pattern, great for a beginner.

FELTED NEEDLE CASE

This felted knitting needle organizer has a un-felted cable to hold the needles in place.

FELTED CROCHET HOOK CASE

This case features a lacy, un-felted crocheted panel in a contrasting color, an ingenious device to organize your crochet hooks in style.

SEMI-CIRCULAR SHAWL

This is a perfect project for the new knitter who wants to start doing some lace. There are some yarn overs and a very easy knitted-on boarder. Done up in cotton and it makes for a great summer shawl. You could also make it with warmer yarns for a wonderful winter shawl to snuggle up in.

WALLABY SWEATER

If you are looking to start knitting sweaters, this is an excellent one to begin with. It is all one piece. The pattern has sizes from child to adult and uses worsted weight yarn.

KNIT RUFFLES & RIDGES

Edged with a sassy ruffle and featuring extra long “ties”, both sizes can be worn in many ways. A simple pattern of 3 rows of stockinette alternating with 3 rows of reverse stockinette creates the ridge pattern.

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SHEEP GO ROUND SWEATER

If you have been putting off tackling your first sweater or your first sweater with a pattern, now is the time to go for it. The pattern comes in both children and adult sizes.

8 ROW CROCHET CAPLET

Only eight rows on this lovely caplet. The trick is using burly yarn and a large crochet hook. This can be completed a just a couple hours. Thread different ribbon through it for different outfits and occasions

FUZZY FEET

These are perfect slippers for you or for a custom made gift. Knit these huge “socks” and felt them to the perfect size and shape of your feet.

SOCKS WORKSHOP

Choose from a many sock patterns in all sizes. It is said that once you start wearing hand knit socks you don’t go back, or at least not willingly.

 

FELTED KIDS SLIPPERS

These two pictures show the before and after felting. The soles are double thickness or you can sew on leather soles if you prefer. This is a crochet project.


QUICK FELTED CLUTCH PURSE

We will be using multi strands of yarn and size 15 knitting needles to make this a really quick and easy project!

THE PINK LADY BAG

You are going to LOVE this bag! It is so easy, it can be done in one day...done all in one piece.

KNIT MARKET BAG

This market bag is about 16”x12” and we will be using strong cotton yarn.

EASY FELTED BAG

Good basic bag to embellish with needle felting or embroidery.

BOOGA BAG

This is a wonderful knit and felted bag. The I-cord strap is treaded through the holes knit into the bag.

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BOBBLES, BEADS, BUMPS & BUTTONS BAG!

Just imagine all the awsome combinations you could come up with using this pattern

GELATO BAG

Aren’t these great! We will be using circular needles with this bag. If you only need one class, the cost will only be $10.00. The $20.00 is if you need the additional class to complete the project. I think most of you can do it with only one class. It is pretty easy. We have some yarns that would be perfect for this bag.

NICE AND EASY FELT PURSE

This is a knit bag that starts with a flat bottom and then you pick up stitches and knit in the round. Endless combinations of yarn and different stripes you can use with this pretty purse, or maybe a yarn bag….

FELTED HEDGEHOG

If you haven’t felted anything before, this would be a fun one to start with! Aren’t they cute, and also softer than the real ones!

PASHA THE PENGUIN

Who doesn’t just love penguins?
Enough said.
Cute Cuddly Toy

PLAYFUL PENGUINS

This will be a two part class. If we need to have a third class, there will be no extra charge. This is such a cute felted penguin and this project gives you a chance to practice reading a pattern with a variety of things going on.

OH MY! ANIMALS

These cute little critters are made from the oh so soft yarn called OH MY! They make adorable little gifts.

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BABY BIBS

Choose from a variety of patterns at different skill levels. We will be using cotton yarn for these

5 HOUR BABY SWEATER

This baby sweater can be completed in as little as 5 hours. Great for any baby showers you have coming up.

CUTIE BOOTIES!

These sweet little booties are wonderful and fun to make...and who doesn’t have some tiny buttons that are waiting for the right project?

SWEET PEA HATS

Choose from a variety of these sweet little hats for that little sweet pea of yours.

LOVIKKA MITTEN FOR CHILDREN

The lovikka mitten was developed in northern Sweden in 1892. After knitting the mittens, we will lightly felt them for extra thickness and warmth.

FROGGY HAT AND SOX

This adorable set can be knit for preemies to 18 months. For preemies you use dk weight and all others worsted weight.

HOODED CHILD’S SWEATER

This is a beautiful sweater that has cable detail. The sample is made from a variegated machine washable yarn.

COOL CHICK HAT

There are some other similar hats you can choose from also that are just as adorable.

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NEEDLE FELTING

Needle felting is so much fun. It lets you be creative in so many ways. You can make sculptures or embellish things like your felted purses.

 

FELTED BOWL

Fun and easy project. I think it will be the first in a large collection that you will make. Put a handle on it for a great Easter basket!!

 

 

GRANNY SQUARES, GRANNY SQUARES & MORE GRANNY SQUARES!!

Choose from a multitude of granny square patterns. This one is called the angle square. Do as few or as many different ones
as you want.


FANCY WASH CLOTH

This pretty washcloth is a knit pattern and we have some wonderful cotton yarn in a wide variety of colors to make them from. Wouldn’t they make great gifts with some
special soap, salts...

FUN FUZZY HAT

This is a quick and easy project, it can be completed in as little as 2 hours. If you donate a completed hat to the Chemo Cap project, the class is free. This cap is great for anyone, with or without hair and you can make it to fit children or adults. Fun project!

FELTED HATS EITHER KNIT OR CROCHET

This was such a popular class the last time we offered it that we are offering it again. You can either do the crocheted or knitted version. Both turn out great and offer a wide variety of styles. If you haven’t felted before, this is a good place to start!

BRAID & BOBBLE HAT

Up for a challenge? This beautiful hat might just be the ticket for you...go ahead, you can do it! Cables and bobbles encircle this classic unisex hat. Knit at a firm tension, it’s warm and practical as a good hat should be. The main body is knit horizontally, then joined into a circle. Stitches are picked up around the top edge to finish the hat.


SHERPHA HAT

What a great winter gift for men and women alike. It’s sure to keep anyone warm when you knit it with our large selection of wools. There are a variety of stitches and techniques in this hat that keep you going, so before you know it you are done and have a terrific hat to impress everyone with.

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MITTENS WORKSHOP

Choose from a number of mitten patterns to fit your comfort level. We have patterns for knitting in the round and also patterns for flat knitting.

GLOVES WORKSHOP

Pick a glove, any glove….choose from these glove patterns and more!


LOVELY NECK WARMER

This lovely neck warmer is knit and comes with a removable flower. In this pattern you use a moss stitch and stockinette stitch.


CHECKERED DOUBLE KNIT SCARF

Double knitting is yet another way to knit that creates a thick, warm scarf that has not wrong side! It’s really amazing to see how this technique works.


MISTI CHUNKY RIBS & RUFFLES SCARF

For this scarf we will be using one hank of the Chunky Misti Alpaca yarn. This yarn is wonderful. It is so soft next to the skin. It’s the next best thing to cashmere.


COZY NECK WARMER

We will be offering this class in both the knit and the crochet version. I recommend using the Worsted Misti Alpaca Yarn for this neck warmer.


FIERY DRAGON SCARF

What a fun way to keep the little ones warm on those cold winter days!!

CROCHET POCKETBOOK SCARF

Another fun easy project! Endless combinations of yarn and the frilly fringe to finish this pocketbook scarf off.


EVENING IN EDEN

This shawl pattern is written for three weights of yarn: worsted weight, double knitting & fingering weight. Beautiful pattern and so delicate in fingering weight. Great for weddings and proms.


COCOON LACE SCARF & WRAP

Puffy cocoons outlined by waving knit stitches. On the opposite side, purl stitches outline the cocoons giving a different, but equally attractive look and a reversible fabric.

We will be using lace yarn for this pattern. You can make it into a scarf or make a larger one for a wrap...or both. What a beautiful pattern.

Great for weddings or proms.

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Beginner  Classes
The class includes one skein of Plymouth Encore yarn,
a pair of knitting needles or crochet hook and one hour of class.
Cost: Knitting - $15;  Crocheting - $10.

Call 651-257-6199 or email me to schedule a time for me to help you get started.


Pick a Project
Cost is $10 plus supplies.
Please call 651-257-6199 or email ahead to set up a time that I can help you pick
a knitting, crocheting or needle felting project and help you get started on it.

Create and Customize a Class
Cost for class is $10 plus supplies.
Needle Felting, Regular Felting, Lace Knitting
Please call 651-257-6199 or email ahead to set up a time
Bring a friend or group.

Check out our Friday Nite Event.

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ERICA'S WORKSHOPS

"What does it want to be?"

Do you have a knitting project that just isn't going how you want and 
you would like help figuring out what to make out of it? This is the 
class for you.

DATES & TIMES: Call to schedule a time that works for you.

COST: $25.00 plus any supplies.

"Create your own pattern?"

This workshop is for those of us who have found the greatest yarn on 
the planet, but don't have a clue what to make with it. Erica can help 
you create your own design to fit what the yarn needs to become.

DATES & TIMES: Call to schedule a time that works for you.

COST: $25.00 plus supplies.

 

Working in Wool ~  Using Recycled Sweaters
(Class size limit of 10.)

"Look for upcoming classes in late fall."

Call Ann at 715-529-9241 and leave a message or
Email at anniet4204@yahoo.com

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Yarn ~ Needles ~ Patterns ~ And More Supplies

Plymouth Yarns
including a large selection of Encore
Addi Turbo© (The Original)- The best-selling needles in the world! Addi needles were created by knitters, for knitters, and boast a vast array of sizes, lengths and designs.
Rowan Yarns and Patterns-  Rowan offers a wide selection of knitting yarn including 
Cashsoft Aran, Classic Yarn, and Scottish Tweed.
Misti Alpaca- softest yarn ever, warmth without weight.
Sunrise River Alpaca
Kraemer Alpaca-  a selection of the finest quality knitting and felting yarns
Trekking and Step- wide variety of sock yarn Malabrigo- Merino wool yarn, handspun and kettle dyed 
Cascade 220- Spun from 100% Peruvian wool, this supper soft yarn is excellent for knitting and felting. Lovely to knit with and beautiful to wear. We offer a large selection. Ecco- by Zitron is a soft, worsted weight, plied yarn made of 100% merino wool. It can be used for sweaters, cardigans, socks, mittens, scarves and hats.
Brown Sheep- the finest quality and best value in natural yarns available Nashua yarn and patterns- offers a wide selection of knitting yarn qualities and colors.
Freedom Spirit- luxuriously soft, pure 100% wool punctuated with stripes! Fabulous colors! Kertzer Northern- full-bodied with excellent visual appeal
Marble by James C Brett- a marl, which means that it has two plies of different shades spun together. But in this yarn, the plies change colour along their length, so this yarn knits into bands of colour and also produces a very unique effect. This yarn is 100% acrylic, and is machine washable and dryable.

Supplies and materials- for needle felting

Also carry lace weight,  fingering weight, sport weight and baby yarns.
And lots more
There is something new coming often!

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Located in Cottage Gifts, 12710 Lake Blvd., PO Box 702, Lindstrom, MN 55045
651-257-6199  
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