Sock Club
Welcome to The Continental Stitch -A Knit Boutique- For over 25 years, Continental Stitch has been Morgan Hill's finest knitting store destination. Owners Shirley Todd and Nadine Berthiaume are specialists at helping you create wonderful wearables and gifts. Continental Stitch features specialty yarns and supplies.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday Celebration Events
- Judy will be at the shop all day making custom beaded earrings. She has an enormous selection of beads and charms. These make perfect gifts for teachers and friends!
- Shirley will be helping you get those old projects back on track. Most of the time the hardest part of getting back into a project is just figuring out where you left off. Search your closets and under the bed...let's get them done!
- Storewide 15% off all in stock purchases!
- We will be serving yummy cookies and hot cider!
- Remember Book Smart & Cherisse's Hair Salon will be participating in Small Business Saturday. Fun to be had all around our downtown shopping center.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Felted Christmas Stocking
Now is the time to knit the Christmas Stocking that you've always wanted hanging on your mantel.
We will be learning the two-handed method of Fair Isle Knitting.
This stocking is knit in the round using size
10 1/2 and 11 16" needles. You will also need size 10 1/2 double pointed needles and 3 skeins of Galway yarn.
Fair Isle is fun, easy and quick to learn. when you are done you will have a treasured family heirloom.
Please preregister as class size is limited
Class dates and times
November 9th 2:00 - 4:00
November 16th 2:00 - 4:00
Class fee $20.00 per session + materials
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Sock Club
Sunday October 27 12:00 - 4:00
Sunday October 27 12:00 - 4:00
Bring your favorite sock pattern or choose
a new one here. This month we will all have a choice of 15 exciting
colors of Malabrigo sock yarn to choose from. Bring your size 1 - 3
needles and get started using this new addition to our assortment of
sock yarn.
Class fee $15.00 + materials
Bring your stash of notions. (e.g. hooks, scissors, tape measure)
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Crochet Flower Necklace
Saturday October 19 11:00 - 1:00
Saturday October 19 11:00 - 1:00
We will be making the Flower Necklace using DMC Perle Cotton and a size 1.9mm crochet hook.
Now is the perfect time to starting making Flower Necklaces.
This is the perfect project for holiday gift giving.
Class fee $20.00 + materials
Bring your stash of notions. (e.g. hooks, scissors, tape measure)
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Knitting Bootcamp
It's time to get your knitting into shape and shrink that stash
Join our weekly Knitting Bootcamp at The Continental Stitch!
Beginning October 5th through
October 27th.
We will be open all Sundays except Sunday October 6th.
Choose 4 classes in one month for $50
Please preregister as class size is limited
Dig
through that stash and find the three projects that you are most
interested in finishing and bring them to Bootcamp. Make sure to bring
your patterns and needles that go with your projects.
We
will get you back on track and completing those projects in no time at
all. Knitting Bootcamp is guaranteed to shrink your stash by 2" in just
one month!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Sock Club
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Knitting and Craft
Summer Camp
at
The Continental Stitch
Have fun, learn to knit and get crafty at The Continental Stitch this summer!
All camps 10:00 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
All materials and Snacks included
Ages 7 to 12
3 days of class for $75
Siblings 15 % off!
Class size is limited to 4 students per session. Please preregister!
Class size is limited to 4 students per session. Please preregister!
Week of June 24th:
Tuesday thru Thursday
Tuesday thru Thursday
Fashionista Camp:
Beginning knitting - hair band, hair wraps and jewelry
Week of July 8th:
Tuesday thru Thursday
Endless Summer Camp:
Beginning knitting - beach tiny tote, surf, beach and ocean theme
Week of July 15th:
Tuesday thru Thursday
Fashionista Camp:
Beginning knitting - hair band, hair wraps, jewelry
Week of July 22nd:
Tuesday thru Thursday
Imagination Camp:
Beginning knitting - hair band, straw weaving, hair wraps
Week of August 5th:
Tuesday thru Thursday
Fashionista Camp:
Beginning knitting - tote or hair band, hair wraps and jewelry
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Filet Crochet Hat
This month we will be making a cute and light weight crochet hat using Rowan Cotton Braid. Cotton Braid yarn is unique, soft and wearable for summer. You will learn a new crochet stitch the half, double and treble stitch.
Past projects that Cheri was the instructor can also be brought in for help.
Saturday June 8th 11 am - 1 pm
This month we will be making a cute and light weight crochet hat using Rowan Cotton Braid. Cotton Braid yarn is unique, soft and wearable for summer. You will learn a new crochet stitch the half, double and treble stitch.
Past projects that Cheri was the instructor can also be brought in for help.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Sock Club
Opal
has a wide variety of sock yarn it is a soft and durable
self-patterning sock yarn in fun colors inspired by the bright hues of
fruits and spices. The yarn has a dash of nylon, so you know the socks
and fine-gauge sweaters you knit or crochet will last, plus it's
machine washable and non-shrinking! Made in Germany.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Wooley Oakleaf
Capture the Spirit of Spring, Summer and Fall.
Come knit the felted Woolley Oakleaf for any season. The leaf is knitted in Plymouth Galway worsted weight yarn, then felted and needle felted.
Come knit the felted Woolley Oakleaf for any season. The leaf is knitted in Plymouth Galway worsted weight yarn, then felted and needle felted.
Pick your own color theme for your home.
Needles: Size 13 double pointed
Size 13 24" circular
Please pre-register as class size is limited.
May 18th 11:00 - 1:00 & 1:30 - 3:30Please pre-register as class size is limited.
June 1st 11:00 - 1:00 & 1:30 - 3:30
June 8th 11:00 - 1:00 & 1:30 - 3:30
Class fee $20.00 per session + materials
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Crochet Class Saturday April 20th 11:00 - 1:00
Shell Baby Blanket: This darling baby blanket has been crocheted using a shell stitch pattern and Berroco’s Comfort yarn. This blanket will work up quickly. Bring an assortment of hooks in order to obtain the correct gauge. Past projects that Cheri was the instructor can also be brought in for help.
Class fee $20.00 + materials
Shell Baby Blanket: This darling baby blanket has been crocheted using a shell stitch pattern and Berroco’s Comfort yarn. This blanket will work up quickly. Bring an assortment of hooks in order to obtain the correct gauge. Past projects that Cheri was the instructor can also be brought in for help.
Class fee $20.00 + materials
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
We will be offering this fun and festive summer top as a special class on April 13 from noon to 3:00 pm. It is knit in Noro's new summer yarn Koromo available in 4 vibrant colors.
The top is done in two halves - right and left, each half started in the center of a circle. Sweater construction is unique and you will be sure to learn many new techniques to add to your knitting repertoire.
For more views go to www.knittingfever.com/c/yarn/noro-koromo/
See you soon,
Nadine and Shirley
Class Fee: $20 plus supplies
The top is done in two halves - right and left, each half started in the center of a circle. Sweater construction is unique and you will be sure to learn many new techniques to add to your knitting repertoire.
For more views go to www.knittingfever.com/c/yarn/noro-koromo/
See you soon,
Nadine and Shirley
Class Fee: $20 plus supplies
Friday, February 15, 2013
Knitting Bootcamp
It's time to get your knitting into shape and shrink that stash.
Join our weekly Knitting Bootcamp at The Continental Stitch!
Beginning March 2nd through March 30th
Saturdays 10:00 am to noon
Sundays noon to 2:00 pm
Choose 4 classes in one month for $50 Please pre-register as class size is limited
Dig through that stash and find the three projects that you are most interested in finishing and bring them to bootcamp. Make sure to bring your patterns and needles that go with your projects.
We will get you back on track and completing those projects in no time at all.
Knitting Boot camp is guaranteed to shrink your stash by 2" in just one month!
P.S. Weather permitting we will knit alfresco out on our lovely patio.
It's time to get your knitting into shape and shrink that stash.
Join our weekly Knitting Bootcamp at The Continental Stitch!
Beginning March 2nd through March 30th
Saturdays 10:00 am to noon
Sundays noon to 2:00 pm
Choose 4 classes in one month for $50 Please pre-register as class size is limited
Dig through that stash and find the three projects that you are most interested in finishing and bring them to bootcamp. Make sure to bring your patterns and needles that go with your projects.
We will get you back on track and completing those projects in no time at all.
Knitting Boot camp is guaranteed to shrink your stash by 2" in just one month!
P.S. Weather permitting we will knit alfresco out on our lovely patio.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Saturday February 9th 11 - 1
Crochet Scarf: This month’s beginning crochet project is a modified shell stitch using Noro Silk Garden.
Edie Cowl: This month we are working on the Edie Cowl using Plymouth Ampato. Worked from the center out in mirrored halves of shell stitch crochet, this cowl snugs around your neck or slips over your head. This is an advanced beginner project.
Bring an assortment of crochet hooks to obtain the correct gauge. Past projects that Cheri was the instructor can also be brought in for help
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
January 19th or February 2 1:00-3:00. Needle Felting: Guest instructor Valerie Birt will be teaching a Beginning Needle Felting Class. In this class you will learn how to make a ladybug with red and black roving. Condense roving, layer roving and sculpt, how to felt 3- dimensional figurines. Class size is limited please pre-register to ensure a spot in this popular class. Bring a bag lunch as we will be taking a lunch break.
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