Happy 2012! Time to KNIT!

Happy new year everybody!!

We're starting the new year out right at Craft Social Workshop with this "Anthropologie" inspired headband. Come on out this Thursday and learn how to knit cables... or just learn how to knit period, if you're a newbie! Soon you'll be looking even snazzier than usual!

WHEN:
Thursday, January 5, 2012

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams Street
Southside Chattanooga

PLEASE BRING:
- Size 11 knitting needles
- 1 cable needle
- a ball of bulky weight yarn (ex: Jiffy "Thick & Quick" or Lionbrand "Hometown USA")

As always, ALL are welcome!!
Hope to see you there,
Michelle

NO Workshop this week due to busy elves!

Hi everybody,

Merry Christmas time!! Please note that there will be NO CRAFT SOCIAL THIS WEEK (December 8, 2011) - the elves are very busy planning a special Christmas workshop for next week.

Hope to see you all there on December 15 from 7:30 til 9:30 pm! It'll be $5 for lots of fun!
Happy crafting til then,
Michelle

Chatt Hat Knitting Workshop!

Hey everybody,

It's FINALLY time to learn to "knit in the round" at Craft Social knitting! We'll be creating super cozy, really simple beanie hats that are great for everyone on your list. Think friends, dads, brothers, sisters, kids, grandpas, babies, etc... hooray for awesome homemade gifts!!

WHEN:
Thursday, December 3, 2011
7:30 - 9:30 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams St
Southside Chattanooga

MATERIALS:
Newbie knitters & shakey-bakey intermediates - size 9 straight knitting needles
Old pros & knitting regulars - size 9 double pointed needles and size 9 (16") circular needles
EVERYONE: worsted or medium weight yarn (1 ball is enough, but bring more if you'd like to stripe)

COST:
Free but please remember to bring your own materials, thanks!

Hope to see you all there!!
All my best,
Michelle

PS - for those of you that are on a quest to knit your own socks, this is a HUGE skill step towards that goal. Super exciting!!

Argyle Bell Painting Workshop

Hi all,

Everyone that's determined to give at least one handmade Christmas gift this year put your hands up. Hooray! Now put your hands back down cause you're going to want to write down this info... We'll be painting argyle matchboxes at Craft Social Workshop this week and they make awesome gifts (especially if you pair them with yummy candles). Think everything from hostess to teacher to mother-in-law presents!

WHEN:
Thursday, November 17, 2011

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams Street
Southside Chattanooga

COST:
$5 (includes all materials & workshop fee)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE'S 18 SPOT LIMIT DUE TO # OF BRUSHES, please rsvp.

Hope to see you there,
Michelle

Upcycled Cup & Mug Workshop!

Hi everybody,

Okay be honest... Do you have ugly mugs & odd teacups? The sad kind that hang out in the back of the cupboard and never get used? BRING them to Craft Social cause we’re going to be making them pretty! Come have fun creating with paint pens and ceramic paints. It's easy, I promise, and a world of gift-giving possibilities!!

HINT-HINT: You could make a set for a wedding gift or pair a nice one with some coffee from Camphouse Espresso for Christmas...

WHEN:
Thursday, November 10, 2011

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams St
Southside Chattanooga

COST:
$5 (includes one "ugly" mug, materials and workshop)
PLEASE BRING ANY OTHER CUPS or MUGS THAT YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE PRETTY!!

Hope to see you there,
Michelle

Christmas Stamp' Up Workshop

Hi crafty people,

This week we're having a bonus Tuesday workshop! Our good friend Joyce will be guest teaching, so it'll be a blast...

Come and join us for a night of stampin and have a jolly old time! We will be making Christmas cards, gift tags, and even a Christmas stocking with the Big Shot. Don't miss out on this night of fun, reserve your spot today!

WHEN:
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
7:00 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
Southside Arts District
1426 Williams Street
Chattanooga, TN

COST:
$5 supply fee
If you place a $25 Stamp' Up! Order during the workshop the supply fee is waived.

RSVP to handstampedbyjoyce(at)gmail
Please include Name, phone #, Name and date of Play-Day

Cozy Knitting x2!

Hi all,
This week is knitting at Craft Social Workshop, hooray! Please read the options carefully because we're providing 2 different patterns depending on knitting experience... all are welcome!

COZY WRISTLETS:
If you're a brand new or unsure knitter, this is the pattern for you!! We'll have you knitting in no-time and soon enough your wrists will be nice and cozy.
PLEASE BRING:
~ size 11 knitting needles
~ 2 balls of "Lionbrand Hometown USA" or "Jiffy Thick & Quick" yarn

BUTTON SPATS/WRISTLETS:
Have you mastered the knit stitch and are looking for more of a challenge? Ready to start purling? Or are your ankles and wrists chilly? This is the pattern for you!
PLEASE BRING:
~ size 9 needles (if you're buying new ones, please consider 16" circular needles. We'll be using them next month when we learn to "knit in the round")
~ 1 ball of medium weight yarn (I used "Yarn Bee Andes Alpaca from Hobby Lobby)

Look forward to seeing you there!!
Michelle