This was a really fun pattern that practically flew off my needles. We fell in love with SchoppelWolle Zauberperlen Hanf at market, so we paired 2 sets of mini's with soft fingering weight Madrona by HiKoo to create a double marled gradient fringed extravaganza that is worked up on large needles with yarn held double Whew...that is a mouthful!

The shawl has a classic triangular shape with an I-cord edge. You will not have to worry about stitch counts, just work the first gradient set until you run out of yarn. Your next set of  gradient mini's are punctuated by an accent row which is achieved by using the main color held double. Finish off the edge with more accent rows and your last gradient color before the finale: a lush gradient sweep of fringe that shifts from one color to the next as it travels along the bottom in glorious fashion.

The Sampler Blanket Virtual Class

with Lisa Hoffman

This 30 pattern sampler blanket is a String customer favorite. From Advanced Beginner to the more Experienced knitter, this is a skill builder that introduces new techniques as you work. The blanket has 30 different patterns, worked as 5 separate strips with 6 patterns each. It is a fun and exciting project, enriching the knitter with a great sense of accomplishment as each square is completed and a new one begins. 

The pattern creator - Miss Lisa Hoffman will guide you through each step in crafting this heirloom on Wednesday evening zoom (virtual) class from 6-8pm (dates are below). You will be working alongside students from many locations as you stitch and learn. 

Class is complimentary with your String Dolcetto or Classica Blanket kit purchase. beWoolen has stock on hand in Dolcetto and will be taking pre-orders for Classica. Enjoy a 20% discount on your blanket quantity purchase. Please contact us at the store to place your order so we can honor the discount and get you signed up for class if you wish to zoom with Lisa.

Finished Measurements: 45″ x 48″ 

Zoom Class Dates/Times:

Wednesdays 6-8pm, CST

August 17, 31, 

September 7, 21

October 12, 26

beWoolen and the Weavers Guild of Minnesota are excited to offer this special class for those who are curious to explore weaving!

In this class, you'll learn the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom, enabling you to design and create scarves, table runners, shawls, pillow covers, and more. This portable style of weaving allows you to take your project anywhere!

Students will will learn to weave on a Schacht Flip loom. Loom use is included in the cost of tuition.

Students will need to purchase yarn from beWoolen prior to the first class to allow time for winding skeins into balls.

Class Dates

Wednesday 8/24, Thursday  8/25 & Monday 8/29 

4 pm - 8 pm

Class Tuition

The class fee is $180. 

Click on the link below  to the Weavers Guild to pay with a credit card, or call the Weavers Guild at 612-436-0463 to register over the phone. 

Weavers Guild members may log in below to receive a 10% discount on class tuition. Membership is open to anyone and is $50 per year ($25 for those 30 and under).

Materials Fee

A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for materials and handouts. Please bring cash or check.

Instructor: 

This class is taught by Connie LaTendresse. Connie’s love of fiber as a craft began when her favorite aunt, Margie, sat on the bed and showed her how to knit when she was in 3rd grade. From there, Connie journeyed into a variety of mediums in needle arts and sewing. In 2012 she was invited to take a rigid heddle class and with the first throw of the shuttle she knew she was hooked. She now teaches beginning rigid heddle, pick-up patterns and beginning floor loom at Weavers Guild of Minnesota.  Connie, also, coordinates the Rigid Heddle Interest Group at WGM and loves working with new weavers to support their creative adventures.