2011 Information

27th ANNIVERSARY MINNESOTA KNITTERS’ DAYS

FRONTENAC, MN

OCTOBER 28th, 29th, 30th, 2011

Come and join us at the Villa Maria Retreat Center for the weekend on Lake Pepin, located about one and a half hours south of the Twin Cities! Enjoy knitting, relaxing and sharing quality time with fellow knitters!

INSTRUCTOR: Candace Eisner Strick. Her designs and writing have appeared in several knitting magazines. Candace is the author of several knitting books, her latest publication, Strick-ly Socks (Strickwear 2010), features a revolutionary and amazingly simple approach to sock knitting. We welcome Candace back as a return instructor! A complete bio of Candace is attached.

CLASS: Strick-ly Socks. We will be learning Candace’s new sock construction from her latest book. The toes and heels are worked flat, yet there are no seams. You can convert any existing sock pattern using this simple method. Go one step further to customize your sock with an array of gusset and heel options to fit any foot. Proficiency level: Intermediate knitter, should know how to knit in the round.

QUESTIONS: Call Sheryl Hill at 651-388-2905 or via e-mail: sherknits@yahoo.com

FEE: The cost is $300, which includes your room, all meals and instruction. Private rooms are available for an additional $25 fee. Please send full payment (or $100 deposit) with your completed registration to hold your space. (Balance due in September)

REGISTRATION: The first 40 applicants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Send registration and check to: Sheryl Hill, 285 Motel Avenue, Red Wing, MN 55066. If camp is full when you register, I will let you know and put you on the “waiting list”. CANCELATIONS: If you cancel $50 is non-refundable, the remainder will be refunded if/when a replacement is found from the “waiting list”.

Friday Night is Chinese Auction night! Bring a small “knitted related” item wrapped, no tag, for our fun exchange. You may or may not choose to knit something…..”knitter’s choice”, it’s up to you.

HOMEWORK instructions will be sent to you in plenty of time to complete and bring with you to camp, along with a schedule and map.

Candace will bring her Strick-ly Socks book to camp. She would like to know approximately how many to bring. If you like a copy, please pre-order on the registration form for the “camp special” rate. She will autograph them for you at camp and any others who bring their books with them.

Our group will stay in Marian Hall at the Villa Maria. Historically the Villa Maria was a private boarding school for girls. Our accommodations are shared rooms with bath/shower facilities on the third floor. There is a separate floor for any male knitters interested in attending. Most rooms have a private sink and closet included. There are shared rooms available for two, three or four knitters. Please specify names in your group on the registration. Our meeting area is a large room with a beautiful view overlooking Lake Pepin. All meals are included and served “cafeteria style” in the lower level. Special dietary meals are available upon request. The Villa Maria Center is a non-smoking facility.

CAMP SHIRTS - BAGS Camper’s Choice; T-shirts and Sweatshirts in White, Ash, Stone, Gray Heather, Royal, Red, Forrest Green, Burgundy, Navy or Black; Denim long sleeved shirt; all in sizes small to XXL; Knitting Bag (15x13x5), micro-fiber polyester, in black, with a zippered top. All items will include “Minnesota Knitters’ Days” and Year embroidered on them. If you would like any of these items, include it on your registration form.

CHECK IN will be from 4:30-6:00 Friday evening before dinner at 6pm.

QUESTIONS: Call Sheryl Hill at 651-388-2905 or via e-mail: sherknits@yahoo.com



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REGISTRATION FORM

NAME____________________________________PHONE_____________

ADDRESS________________________________EMAIL_____________

CITY/STATE________________________________________ZIP_______

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

SWEATSHIRT: $35 T-SHIRT: $15 KNITTING BAG: $30

SIZE (S-XXL) _______ SIZE __________
COLOR ______________ COLOR _______________

DENIM SHIRT: $35

SIZE (S-XXL) ________ CAMP ITEM(S) PAYMENT $__________

SINGLE ROOM ($25) $__________

Strick-ly Socks Book (Retail $24.95) Camp Special $20 $__________

Diet Request: Non-Resident Camper $ 150.00

CAMP FEE: $ 300.00

Sharing Room with:

TOTAL ENCLOSED: $__________