MOONRISE
From Inspiration to Accomplishment
Lace Knitting Supplies & Instruction
Sandy Terp
304 Swartley Road, Hatfield PA 19440 (215) 822-7292
MOONRISELaceKnitting@verizon.net
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Re-Launch of my KNITTED LACE VIDEOS
Exciting news! MOONRISE has purchased the copyright for my three lace knitting videos: The Formation of Lace Stitches and Lace Shorthand, Russian Inspired Lace Shawl Techniques and Russian Inspired Lace Shawl Design. These videos were produced in 2002, 2003 and 2004 - but the information is just a current as ever. We've redesigned the cover artwork for all three and the first video, previously available only on VHS, is now available as a DVD. Each is $39.95 and comes with a companion resource CD. Visit my Videos page to read about them.
New Yarns Perfect for Lace Projects!
Gentle is 95% Merino and 5% Cashmere. Currently in stock in Teal, Purple, White and Old English Rose. 100 gram ball has 1806 yards! Only $20 a ball. Graceful is 100% wool and also has 1806 in its 100 gram ball. It is variegated in a subtle way. Currently in stock in deep purple, penny candy (green/brown/tad of pink), Loden Green (green, yellow), or Dusty Autumn (rust, deep plum). $20 a ball. Heaven is 45% Tencel and 55% Merino. It comes in 120 gram skeins. Currently in stock in Magical Magenta, Baby Blue, Iced Lavender and new (not pictured) Dark Blue, Loden Green or Rose. There are 3000 yards in the skein! $28 a skein. Visit our Yarn Page for more pictures.
All are very thin. A size O needle is recommended, but do swatch--it really is worth the time. Gives you a chance to practice the stitches you want to use as well.
New
HiyaHiya Needles! Circular needles are receiving rave
reviews: "needle tips pick and slip the stitches effortlessly and the
stitches sail over the joint without a hitch". Currently
in stock: Size 2 in 24", Size 0 in 11", Size 0 in 24", Size
0 in 32", Size 000 in 32", Size 5(0) in 24". $9 each
with $3 shipping if ordered alone.
Summer is the perfect time to work on something small and portable.
This is my oldest and most popular pattern--The Lace Sampler Scarf--. Now in booklet form, this pattern is the best introduction to Lace Shorthand and to lace knitting. It is taken from an old sampler and includes 12 patterns with full instruction in Lace Shorthand. The booklet includes instruction on the Russian method of working the edging at the same time. As a bonus, the carried eyelet stitch is taught to put your initials in it. $10 and $2 shipping if ordered alone. Also available as a Kit, visit my Kits Page.
6/22/08
MORE demand for the Japanese Workshop! I've added another weekend in November. August is full, but a few spaces are open in September and October and lots of space still available in November.
MOONTIDE 2008 was a rousing success - again! We always have such a wonderful time; you should consider joining us in 2009! Dates will be June 6th through the 13th. Details are gradually becoming available on the Retreats and Workshops page.
5/16/08
Demand for the Japanese Workshops has been so great that I've added an additional weekend in September AND one in October. Right now August and September are full and October has some spaces left. Anyone who signed up for August/September may change to October, which may free up August/September spaces - so e-mail me with when you would like to come and we will work it out.
3/9/08
New e-mail address. Please change your address book: MOONRISELaceKnitting@verizon.net
2/10/08
All Your Eggs . . . In One Basket - Lace Shaping Workshop to be held in Hatfield, PA on March 8th & 9th. $90 includes two days of instruction, all materials and incredible gourmet lunches. Visit the Workshops Page for more information.
My knitted lace videos are up on Amazon.com as part of their catalog. Of course, I encourage you to order them directly from me. If you already have one or more of my videos - would you consider visiting Amazon.com to write a review? Search for "lace knitting" and narrow just to DVDs to find them.
1/26/08
MOONTIDE registrations will close on January 31st, but e-mail me if you are interested in being placed on the waiting/cancellation list. Two new weekend workshops at MOONRISE in Hatfield, PA have been planned. Visit the Workshops Page for more information.
MOONRISE Design Workshops That Could be Taught at YOUR LOCATION!
THE
IN-OUT CIRCLE-SQUARE SHAWL
This is a design class. Minimum knitting—just a bunch of swatches as the student works on ideas for a theme. Three or more patterns will be chosen and plugged into the construction. Basically, the shawl starts in the middle with a more-than-circular doily or other round design. When it is 1/3 of the way out, the work is squared out by putting the increases in the corners. The last 1/3 of the piece is done with a border pattern on the sides and a portion of the original circle in the corners. A knit-on edging finishes the shawl. The numbers work for any yarn or gauge. This is for the lace knitter who wants to do some designing on her own, but wants the security of a tried and true set of guidelines.
Advanced–6 hr. $300, no additional per student charge.
This is another design class in it's short, one day form. It is a construction I developed to make a triangular shawl. It starts with the top triangle which ends at the back of the neck, having a height of 1/3 the desired height of the shawl. Stitches are picked up on the two sides and the body is worked on these stitches until the height is 2/3 of the finished size. Then the increases are divided and another triangle is formed at the bottom. Fun, easy and works in any yarn or gauge. Lots of room to develop a design theme. Students will work a small piece and do swatches for their own full sized design. The knitting is back and forth, so anyone can do this.
Adventurous knitters-6 hr. $300, no additional per student charge.
MOONRISE is dedicated to promoting hand knitting--designing, writing, research, technique and product development, teaching and merchandising.
Newsletter: MOONRISE publishes a monthly E-mail newsletter with specials and free knitting tips. Ask to be put on the list by e-mailing MOONRISELaceKnitting@verizon.net.
Classes: May I teach for your group? Do you have knitting friends, a favorite shop, or local guild that would like to host a class? Please ask for a class brochure or call with your ideas. Or, check the website: www.moonriselaceknitting.com for the complete brochure of classes. Sometimes transportation costs can be kept down by combining workshops with other groups.
Order: Please e-mail (MOONRISELaceKnitting@verizon.net), phone (215-822-7292), fax or even regular mail your order. Repeat customers may send in their order and pay on receipt. First time customers can pay by credit card through my Paypal account, just indicate you wish to do so and include your e-mail address when you call, fax or mail your order in; I will confirm your order with a request for payment through Paypal.
Prices are subject to change without notice and supplies of all items listed are not guaranteed.
Canadian customers: I can only accept payment from Canada in the form of a check written on a US bank or a PayPal payment.
Wholesale prices are available on all three of my instructional videos, "The Pruden Knitting Diary" and "Five & Dime Edgings" and some of the kits.
Shipping is a $6 flat fee for most orders. Foreign shipping will be billed at my cost.
Some of the kits come with a choice of colors (the Jaggerspun wool/silk comes in almost 60 colors!). A first and second choice makes my job easier. The color card is available by clicking here.
Different needle manufacturers have different ideas on size. It is best to give MM size desired. MM sizes for the lace needles are: 0 = 2mm, 2(0) = 1.75mm, 3(0) = 1.5mm, 4(0) = 1.25mm, 5(0) = 1mm, 6(0) = .75mm, 8(0) = .45mm.
SEND BACK ANY ITEM YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH FOR A FULL REFUND, INCLUDING SHIPPING--NO HASSLE.
HAVE FUN KNITTING!