Finally, an update!

I am now working full time at Hill Country Weavers! Feel free to stop by anytime and say hi. I am also teaching knitting classes there. Here's my Spring 2008 class schedule. More details are available on the website.

Classes fill in advance so call Hill Country Weavers at 512-707-7396 to sign up.

• Every Tuesday night, an open project class
  
• Knit 101, 4 week class starting Thursday Feb 7, 10 am - noon
  
• Brioche Rib Stitch Hat, 2 week class starting Sunday Feb 24, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  
• Knit 101, 4 week class starting Thursday Mar 27, 10 am - noon
  

Dogs on a Catwalk

Go to EmanciPET's fundraiser "Dogs on a Catwalk" on Saturday April 28th for an opportunity to raise money for low cost spays and neuters in Austin, Texas and to bid on two $50 gift certificates to Platypus Dreams, available as part of the silent auction! (Did you win a gift certificate? Email kathy @ platypusdreams.com to redeem!)

The event, "Dogs on the Catwalk," will be held on Saturday, 4/28 from 7-9PM at VICCI in the Warehouse District, with doors opening at 6PM and bidding for Silent Auction items as well as purchase of Treasure Boxes starting at 6:30PM. The fundraiser, hosted by Affinity Hair Salon and VICCI, is a fashion show in which adoptable animals and animals which have been spayed/neutered by EmanciPET will be featured on the runway. Food will be provided by Roy's, P.F. Changs, and Flemings, and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are available for purchase through EmanciPET's website at www.emancipet.org

Fiber Friends Festival

For your holiday shopping enjoyment and last minute gift giving…

Hill Country Weavers
Presents
Fiber Friends Festival

Saturday, December 16, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, December 17, 1 - 5 pm

Come see and buy fabulous hand crafted items by these local fiber artists:

Platypus Dreams, Binky Knits, Wild Rose Woolens, Crafts by Cyndilou, Woolyfiori, Junieb Fun Felts, Aislinn, Happy Girl Dolls by Nancy Weaver, Pretty Purl, Sally Villarreal, Pamela Yu, Jean-Marie Heard, Linda Yeatts, Jill Smith-Mott, and more!

Hill Country Weavers
1701 South Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
512-707-7396

Yarn finds at Kid 'N Ewe and Lamas Too

On Friday I went with a friend to Kid 'N Ewe and Lamas Too. We had a great time petting all the nice fibers, yarns and Alpacas. While there we met the Knitting Fairy, picked up some lovely hand-dyed yarn from The Accidental Knitter, and snagged a lovely purple and cream color of Primero Yarn by Brooks Farm. We also talked to many dedicated spinners and more fiber lovers than you can shake a stick at. Be sure to check out the list of vendors on the Kid 'N Ewe website for more wonderful fiber and yarn suppliers.

Ultimate Skull-cap Pattern Available

For my hat class, I developed a cool hat making calculator. It can be used to make ANY size skull-cap using ANY gauge yarn! Since I know many of you are interested in this but couldn't make it to the class, I'm making it available for sale here: Ultimate Skull-cap Pattern.

Folded Brim Fox Hat Pattern Available

By special request, the pattern for the Folded Brim Fox Hat is now available! The brim can be folded down to keep your ears warm on chilly days. See it here: Folded Brim Fox Hat Pattern

Animal Hats class

I'm teaching a hat class at Hill Country Weavers in Austin, Texas in October. I'm excited!

Animal Hats!

Let your animal instincts out of the knitting bag and join Kathy for this great hat class just in time for cooler weather and Halloween. By the time you're done you’ll have your very own kitty hat! Plus you’ll have the knowledge needed to make hats with other animal ear types too, like a bear, dog, bat & fox. You’ll also learn how to make a skull-cap using any gauge yarn.

This is a 2-part class, Oct. 8 & 22, 1-3 pm
Fee: $40 (not including supplies)

More info at www.hillcountryweavers.com. Go to Classes -> Knitting -> Specialty -> October.