NEW NEW NEW! Wooly Wonder Soaker Knitting Class!! Get your buds in here! [Archive]

pamelamama

03-21-2006, 09:54 PM

Finally, I am going to do a basic soaker class! I have been meaning to get this going.

Call on all your friends who have been wanting to knit soakers but are worried to try! This is the easiest, most hand-holdy class there is. Here (http://woolywonder.com/class) is the class information. Here (http://woolywonder.com/class/syllabus) is the syllabus.

Class registration is here (http://woolywonder.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=2).

TEN DOLLARS off the class price with this coupon code: springclass. Share the coupon with all your friends online who just learned to knit and want to make a soaker. Coupon expires April 1st!

Tried and true yarn available at Wooly Wonders by Nada (http://hyenacart.com/woolywondersbynada/index.php?category=3).

This class teaches a knit-to-fit soaker in any yarn, but bulky is suggested to make the project go more quickly. I believe Nada has a new heavy worsted yarn.

Other mamas who have yarn that is appropriate, go ahead and post to this thread! Spam away, baybee!

IrishBaby

03-21-2006, 10:02 PM

Great class, Pam! The world could use more knitters.

We have some fabulous, incredibly soft Galenas Merino in a worsted weight that is a joy to knit with. Also a heavy worsted weight merino blend (Peregrine) and a bulky merino (Riddermark). All three make great soakers.

You can get them instock every Monday night at www.universalmama.com, and we also take custom orders -- pick a yarn and colorway! www.irishbabyknits.com

pamelamama

03-21-2006, 10:06 PM

:thumb

RufusBeans

03-21-2006, 10:22 PM

http://hyenacart.com/DashingDachs/

and Fridays at noon http://www.knittedsandfitteds.com/allstores.php

pmcgary

03-22-2006, 06:39 AM

Hey Pam!
Sign me up to help out with the class. I need to do something more constructive with my time.

Nada

03-22-2006, 09:33 AM

We will have kits available which contain yarn and all supplies required for the course. We should be making them available within the next few days.

Nada :love

pamelamama

03-22-2006, 11:28 AM

Hooray!

Clairmony

03-22-2006, 02:52 PM

Hi! I am very new to this forum. I have lurked for a while admiring and sitting in awe.

I finally decided to join when I got the group message about the class. I am so excited!

I sent a lengthy email to Pamela w/ loads of questions.

I would LOVE to see the kit, how soon will you have it?

Clairmony
Clarity & Harmony - my lights from within

"The dew of compassion is a tear."
Lord Byron

pamelamama

03-22-2006, 03:00 PM

Replied to your email~~ :pink

Clairmony

03-22-2006, 03:17 PM

Oh THANKY THANKY! I am sooooooooo excited!

crysmomoffour

03-22-2006, 05:09 PM

at risk of sounding very silly can I knit this soaker with this wool
http://www.hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=53313&vid=227 ?

crysmomoffour

03-22-2006, 05:14 PM

ooh and next question, how well do you need to know the knit and purl stitches lol

IrishBaby

03-22-2006, 05:58 PM

You can knit the soaker with that wool. (Hillary does lovely work!) Just be aware that that particulary yarn has a smaller gauge and it will take you a bit longer to complete the knitting.

pmcgary

03-22-2006, 05:59 PM

at risk of sounding very silly can I knit this soaker with this wool
http://www.hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=53313&vid=227 ?

not a silly question at all...My only concern with the yarn (and remember I am PamM not to be confused with Ms. Wooly Wonder Pam G) it how much alpaca is in it...Alpaca doesn't have the lanolin content of wool, is very 'drapey' (meaning things knit have a tendency to lose their shape) AND Alpaca is really hot

I don't think I would attempt it unless it was a very low alpaca content....BUt the yarn is beautiful and would make a great scarf for you!

pamelamama

03-22-2006, 06:22 PM

Hey Pam!
Sign me up to help out with the class. I need to do something more constructive with my time.

:thumb PERFECT!!!

crysmomoffour

03-22-2006, 06:22 PM

hmmm---longer to knit--- probably not a good think to start with. but that's okay i'll save it for a sweater for the fall and a hat or something. Besides I would rather learn how to dye my own wool anyway .... Thanks...

Crystal

pamelamama

03-22-2006, 06:23 PM

In the class we learn Kool Aid Dyeing, so you should look for some undyed!

pamelamama

03-25-2006, 09:05 PM

bump!

Nada

03-25-2006, 09:30 PM

Kits are now available! :D

You can get them through my store: http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=66691&vid=49

Or through the Wooly Wonder Boutique: http://hyenacart.com/WoolyWonderBoutique/

mamamoo

03-26-2006, 11:36 AM

Hey, what if you already own the pattern...I bought it but haven't knit it up yet, and would have a blast in the class...

RufusBeans

03-26-2006, 11:47 AM

not a silly question at all...My only concern with the yarn (and remember I am PamM not to be confused with Ms. Wooly Wonder Pam G) it how much alpaca is in it...Alpaca doesn't have the lanolin content of wool, is very 'drapey' (meaning things knit have a tendency to lose their shape) AND Alpaca is really hot

I don't think I would attempt it unless it was a very low alpaca content....BUt the yarn is beautiful and would make a great scarf for you!

its 50 alpaca/50 wool

its on its way to you ;)

pamelamama

03-26-2006, 12:08 PM

Hey, what if you already own the pattern...I bought it but haven't knit it up yet, and would have a blast in the class...

I will give you the class less the price of the pattern, how is that? Fair?

mamamoo

03-26-2006, 09:36 PM

I will give you the class less the price of the pattern, how is that? Fair?

Sounds good to me. :) Signing up as soon as my pp clears. :)

pamelamama

03-27-2006, 10:18 AM

yay, the class is starting to fill up... still need a few more newbies to fluff it out!

Katie

03-28-2006, 12:06 AM

Ok I signed up.:arwyn But how do I access the class? Is there a seperate forum some where? Im lost!:nut

pamelamama

03-28-2006, 08:32 AM

I'll be sending you an email this week with the details!

enna

03-28-2006, 01:25 PM

i'm signed up and trying to gather supplies...the kit has 8 oz, do we really need 8 oz or would 4 be enough? :scratchc:

pamelamama

03-28-2006, 02:03 PM

four ounces would be sufficient! you can probably request a smaller kit? Nada?

crysmomoffour

03-30-2006, 10:23 AM

I signed up ! and I would definately be considered a "newbie" lol :)

Crystal

pamelamama

03-30-2006, 11:41 PM

If you have paid and registered for the class please do the following to join the class usergroup:

Click on the link for the “User CP” in the upper left–hand corner of your screen.

Select “group memberships” and join the group for our class!

I will approve you and you can start looking around!

Clairmony

04-01-2006, 07:23 AM

buggaphie

04-01-2006, 09:45 AM

I just registered and paid for the class. I'm really looking forward to it! I'm a newbie knitter - I've done scarves and two LTK longies. I'm really excited about learning to dye and to get my gussets/grafting right!! :)

pmcgary

04-01-2006, 10:44 AM

Oh boy! The first day of class is almost here! I am so excited! I have actually planned a trip around the DYEINGDYEINGDYEINGDYEINGDYEING class. We were supposed to be gone all that week and part of the week after & I just couldn't have that sort of delay on my first knitting homework!:shake

I look forward to meeting everone in the class and learning lots from both of the Pams!:sunshine

I am getting really excited too. I am trying to decide if I will dye and knit along...I generally like to 'join' the class as it helps me to remember the details better...

pamelamama

04-01-2006, 11:28 AM

ok, everyone joining the usergroup?

enna

04-02-2006, 12:15 AM

i think i joined - but i don't know if i'm in the right place...

pamelamama

04-02-2006, 01:23 AM

you paid for the class, now you have to join the usergroup!

click on user cp in the top left of your screen
click on group memberships
click on Class: Knit the CHunky Wonder

I will approve you!

Come on gals, I want to get you in the class!

Clairmony

04-02-2006, 08:31 AM

Hi! I joined on Friday after you posted this. I now go to the group in the U and it tells me I need a password - So what am I doing wrong now?!:nut

twouglyducks

04-02-2006, 08:35 AM

Find Pam's post there. :pink

buggaphie

04-02-2006, 10:15 AM

First hand-holding question!!! :lookroun:

How do I sign up for the usergroup? I followed the directions above, and now when I go into the User CP, it says that I'm in the class group. However, when I actually try to get into the group (via the main forums page), I find that I can open 'Pamela's Posts' but nothing after that. It asks for a username/pwd. I tried my forum name and pwd and I tried my email and pwd (like for my account when I paid). Neither worked, and I even quit the group and then rejoined.

Help!!

twouglyducks

04-02-2006, 10:32 AM

One of Pamela's Posts has pw info in it.

enna

04-02-2006, 10:51 AM

the only post from pam i can see is the syllabus and i'm not seeing password info there - oy, i feel like the wandering freshman on campus.....

twouglyducks

04-02-2006, 11:04 AM

Click on "quick links" above, and then "Today's Posts" and see if you see it.

twouglyducks

04-02-2006, 11:11 AM

Look here. (http://woolywonder.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=124)

Scroll down, past the lessons and subforums. You should see a thread by Pamela titled "Welcome to the Class!!"

Clairmony

04-02-2006, 11:14 AM

There isn't anything in there.

When we go to the U and click on see the class, under Posts, it says two. But when you go in to the class you see the Syllabus and the individual sessions listed and that is all.

You can access the Syllabus and it reads just like the Syllabus link on the site. When you try to access any of the sessions, you are prompted for a password. The only other area inside the class that shows a post is the Appointment calendar and that cannot be accessed either.

The Syllabus says the sessions will be most likely posted on Sunday night, so that makes since that we cannot see anything.

I know she has to approve us after joining the group and am assuming that a password will be emailed to us or provided with the session info.

I can't imagine that there is anything we are missing yet and am sure she will get all the info as we need it.

I must admit - the anticipation is killing me!:pezfrog

pamelamama

04-02-2006, 11:17 AM

Hmm, we'll get these kinks worked out!

pamelamama

04-02-2006, 11:19 AM

make sure the forum is set to show posts from the beginning, sometimes that hangs people up.

it's entirely possible there is some error by me.. I'm working on it!

fluffo

04-02-2006, 11:35 AM

Ok, my bad, I had a setting wrong, now it is working, see see?

enna

04-02-2006, 11:40 AM

i'm in now too :arwyn

Clairmony

04-02-2006, 11:45 AM

Whoopeeee! I got in as well. I posted you a message there Pamela, about session one.

partyelf

05-22-2006, 04:24 PM

Any chance you are going to run this class again? I would love to take it :)

pamelamama

05-22-2006, 07:33 PM

There's a mama trying to put a group together. If I can get a group of at least five interested parties, I am willing to run a class. I'll throw in the embroidery class with it at no extra if people want it!

You might want to join the wooly wonder 101 yahoo group for updates and discussion.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/woolywonder101