Clover Tool School Extra Credit, Rotary Cutter Episode, is Online WOOHOO! Our newest Clover Tool School Extra Credit Episode is live on the Clover blog. This month we explore Rotary Cutters and some different ways to use them. From cutting fabric for English Paper Piecing, to recycling denim pants fora boro tote, a rotary cutter is a Shibaguyz's best friend! As always with us, the right tool for the right job!
Big News From The Shibaguyz We LOVE good tools. Being crafters, the difference between a good tool and a bad one is the same as getting the job done, and getting it done right! From yarn, to hooks, to lighting we look for the highest quality tools to use in our studio. They are an essential part of our studio as much as any other crocheter, knitter, sewer, weaver... maker in general. It is in that light that we want to share with you some THRILLING news. We have just signed on to be national ambassadors for Clover-USA. Through the years we've had the good fortune to be able to work with some of the best names in the crafting world. We're obviously suckers for a well designed craft tool, and have been working with Clover tools for many years now; not just their crochet hooks, which we use exclusively here in the studio as well as in our classrooms, but all their tools. Clover is a brand that covers everything we do... from crochet and knitting, to hand sewing, to quilting and appliqué. It's always a pleasure to find a company that produces great products for something we do... hooks, needles, sewing supplies, etc. But finding one with ALL those tools, and having that all those tools easily available to the masses is rare. We were overjoyed to be able to join forces with Clover. Our friends at Clover put it this way: "If you have one plutonium rod you have one plutonium rod. If you have two plutonium rods you have nuclear fusion. If you have Clover you just have Clover. If you have Clover and the Shibaguyz you have magic. Clover is so happy to have joined into a creative, even magic, partnership with the Shibaguyz."  Coming soon on our website as well as social media channels we will be showcasing some of our favorite products and showing you how to use them in your daily lives. Stay tuned for that!  Complete Crochet Course - Autographed Copy
* indicates a required field From renowned crochet designer Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby comes the ultimate reference manual for the absolute beginner to experienced pro. Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this unparalleled guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first stitch—and will keep you crocheting as you gain experience! The Complete Crochet Course explains all the tools, materials, and techniques you need, from choosing a hook and yarn to seaming, working in the round, handling specialty stitches, and adding details. We've included ten patterns, perfectly designed for novices eager to complete their first projects, while intermediates can enjoy mastering even more advanced skills. Filigree Leaf Tunic Crochet Pattern
$7.50
The Filigree Leaf Tunic has been a favorite of ours for for years. The easy fit and versatility of this tunic makes it a FAB piece for any body type and just about any occasion. We've made versions of this design for clients who wore them as wedding dresses, holiday party cocktail dresses, and even beach cover-ups. However, the most popular use for this light and lacy piece is just as a comfortable top to throw over jeans and a tee or tank. Add a belt for a little flattering shaping and you're all set!
This digital download includes the written pattern sized Small through 5X and a chart of the lace stitch pattern. This digital pattern is a PDF and is compatible with all computers and mobile devices. SKILLS USED Foundation Half Double Crochet First Double Crochet Back Post Stitches Front Post Stitches Working in the Side of Stitches Blocking End Cap Finishing Stitch Locking Mattress Stitch SIZES To Fit Bust Circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To Fit Bust Circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)" Finished Bust Circumference: 38 (41, 44, 50, 53.5, 57, 63, 66, 69)" Finished Length From Shoulder : 30.7 (30.7, 30.7, 30.7, 30.7, 35, 35, 35, 35)" Top Line, Cuff-to-Cuff: 38 (39.25, 41, 44, 45.5, 47, 50, 51.75, 53.5)" Main Body Width: 19 (20.5, 22, 25, 26.75, 28.5, 31.5, 33, 34.5)" YARN CYC-1 Super Fine 1746(1748, 2185, 2185, 2622, 2622, 3059, 3059)yds/1600(1600, 2000, 2000, 2400, 2400, 2800, 2800)m MATERIALS Sample shown in Hand Maiden, Sea Silk; 100g/400m/437yd per skein; (70% Silk, 30% Seacell®); 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins; color Pewter. CROCHET HOOK Size D–3/3.25mm crochet hook NOTIONS Yarn needle BLOCKED HANGING GAUGE 5.12 sts and 1.4 rows = 1" with D–3/3.25mm hook Hanging Length for 49 rows = 35" hanging = 1.4 rows per inch 12 Shells, 2 Half Shells (105 sts) = 20.5" hanging = 5.12 sts per inch Men's Hooded Vest - Digital Crochet Pattern
$7.50
Designed for comfort as well as style, the Men's Hooded Vest promises to be an item that will be worn often by even the pickiest guy. Comfortable and stylish to wear, this crochet vest will help keep the chill off while looking polished. It will dress up the simplest t-shirt and jeans into a casual and sophisticated look.
This digital download includes the written crochet pattern sized Small through 3X and a full schematic. This digital pattern is a PDF and is compatible with all computers and mobile devices. SKILLS USED Foundation Single Crochet End Cap Finishing Stitch Locking Mattress Stitch Blocking SIZES To Fit Chest Circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”/86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137)cm Sample Size Small, to fit 34”/86.5cm chest FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To Fit Chest Circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”/86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137)cm Finished Chest Circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 56)”/96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137, 142)cm Finished Length From Shoulder: 26.5 (27.5, 28, 29, 29.5)”/67.5 (70, 71, 73.5, 75, 76)cm YARN CYCA 3 Light / DK Weight Yarn Sample Shown In: Bijou Basin Ranch Himalayan Trail (75% Pure Yak/25% Merino; 2oz/56gr, 200yds) 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) hanks Natural Brown Alternate Yarn Suggestions:
HOOK F-5/3.75mm crochet hook NOTIONS Zipper Yarn needle BLOCKED GAUGE 31 sts and 26 rows = 5.5 x 5”/14 x 12.5cm in pattern st. Spring Fling Top Crochet Pattern
$7.50
You know that one piece in your closet you reach for when you can’t decide what you want to wear, but you know it’s going to be a FAB day...? Yea, this is that piece.
Designed for crocheters that are ready to give garment making a try, this easy-going top will be a great addition to any wardrobe. Constructed in two stitch patterns, a main flat stitch and a simple lace panel in the frontwith no shaping the Spring Fling Top allows the stitch patterns take center stage This digital pattern is a PDF and is compatible with all computers and mobile devices. SKILLS USED Foundation Single Crochet Linked First Double Crochet End Cap Finishing Stitch Locking Mattress Stitch Blocking SIZES To Fit Bust Circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”//96.5 (96.5, 106.75, 117, 127) cm Sample shown in size to fit 34” bust circumference with 4” ease FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To Fit Bust Circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”/96.5 (96.5, 106.75, 117, 127) cm Finished Bust Circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)”/96.5 (106.75, 117, 127, 137.25) cm Finished length from shoulder: 25.5 (26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29)”/64.75 (66, 67.3, 68.5, 69.75, 71, 72.3, 73.5) cm YARN CYC-3 Light/DK Weight Yarn MATERIALS Sample uses: Cascade Yarns, Longwood Sport (100% Superwash Extrafine Merino Wool; 3.5 ounces/100g = 273 yards/250 m): in color #18 green spruce (Color A), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls—546 (546, 819, 819, 1092, 1092, 1365) yards/500 (500, 750, 750, 1000, 1000, 1250) m of light weight yarn Cascade Yarns, Longwood Sport Stripe (100% Superwash Extrafine Merino Wool; 3.5 ounces/100g = 273 yards/250 m): in color #510 citrus (Color B), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) balls— 273 (273, 273, 273, 273, 546, 546) yards/250 (250, 250, 250, 250, 500, 500) m of light weight yarn CROCHET HOOK Size US E-4/3.5mm hook NOTIONS yarn needle BLOCKED GAUGE Solid Fabric: 4.67 sts = 1”/2.5 cm; 42 sts = 9”/23 cm; 2.93 rows = 1”/2.5 cm; 22 rows = 7.5”/19 cm Combo V-Stitch: 4.67 sts = 1”/2.5 cm; 32 sts = 6.75”/17.25 cm; 2.93 rows = 1”/2.5 cm; 22 rows = 7.5”/19 cm We're Going To Camp Again! This Time In Our Neck Of The Woods  The reviews and comments keep coming in... our Design It class at Camp STITCHES is a big hit! We keep hearing from students from all over the globe about the new skills they took away from Camp STITCHES and how much they loved learning about crochet and knit garment design in such an immersive setting.
Class was awesome! I attended to get some pointers on fit and designing garments for myself and left with dreams of "designer" in my head! Win a Free Class with The Shibaguyz and a three-day marketplace pass at Vogue Knitting Live in Pasadena.
Vogue Knitting Live Pasadena 2016 - Classes with The Shibaguyz  The Shibaguyz are proud to announce that we are have been asked to teach a series of classes at this year's Vogue Knitting Live Spring Event in Pasadena, California, May 13-15. WOOHOO! We'll be teaching four classes including one full-day seminar on making adjustments to existing patterns to achieve the perfect fit, Fashion, Fit, Form, & Function; and another full-day course on designing your own patterns, Design It!. Below are the four classes the Shibaguyz will be teaching at Vogue Knitting Live in Pasadena this year. Click on any of the photos to be taken to the registration page then click on the dropdown box next to "Teacher" and select Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby. From there you can learn more about each class and, of course, register for them all! You can also go directly to the registration page by clicking this box: Friday, May 13, 2016 Fashion Fit Form & Function: May 13th 9am-5pm Saturday, May 14, 2016 Design It!: May 14th 9am-5pm Sunday, May 15, 2016 Couture Finishing for Knitters: May 15th 9am-12pm  Beginning Crochet: May 15th 2pm-5pm If you have any questions about classes, don't hesitate to get ahold of us through our contact form and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible!
See you at Vogue Knitting Live in Pasadena! National Craft Month Week 4 Giveaway Package Featuring: ZOOM LOOM! Weaving Done The Easy Way. The Shibaguyz love to try new things... from sewing to cooking to biking and hiking, we are always excited to pick up some new technique to add to our repertoire. That being said, we don't spend a lot of time looking for the hard way to do something. We are firm believers in giving yourself an easy victory then moving on to the next step. So when the FAB folks at Schacht Spindle Company reached out to us to try their Zoom Loom we, of course, said "Sure, we'd love to give it a shot". Shortly after our Zoom Loom arrived Jason picked it up and started playing with it. Even through he'd never used a pin loom before, within 30 minutes was making perfect squares for sewing/weaving together into larger pieces... Like we said, give yourself an easy victory, and this was easy. Now he's now totally addicted! In just one evening of sitting in front of the television he can pop out 10-12 squares. He's already got a pile ready to piece together for a sampler afghan... all made of short scraps of yarn from left over projects that were just sitting in boxes waiting to be used. Jason says "It's like a quilter taking large pieces of fabric, cutting into small pieces to sew back together... only you get to create the pieces you want in whatever colors you like". This is SO easy and SO much fun we asked the Schacht Spindle Company if they would be willing to give away a Zoom Loom for National Craft Month 2016. They said YES! WOOHOO! So our week 4 giveaway package for National Craft Month 2016 features the Zoom Loom. Here is what Schacht has to say about their Zoom Loom: We’ve taken a simple design and transformed it into an efficient and comfortable little loom. If you’ve ever woven on a pin loom, you’ll love our new and improved model. Small and compact, the Zoom Loom is easy to take with you. Weave anywhere, any time.  Now is your chance for some instant gratification of your own. You can enter to win our National Crafty Month prize package including your very own Zoom Loom, provided by the Schacht Spindle Company. Along with the Zoom Loom, this week's winner will also receive a signed copy of Shannon's new book, Crochet Geometry, (woohoo!) and an assortment of our favorite products from Eucalan Gentle Wash. Here's how to win Click on the Rafflecopter button below and:
UPDATE - Sunday, March 27 - Winner Announced Congratulations "Craftyone" you won this week's giveaway! What are you waiting for? Enter the giveaway today! Even if you did not win any of the weekly prizes you can still enter to win the Grand Prize Giveaway - now with new ways to enter!. Read all about it HERE  Come see Shibaguyz LIVE classes at the Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival |
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Saturday, March 5, 2016 Classes
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Sunday, March 6, 2016 Class
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Dallas Fort Worth Fiber Festival
Classes With The Shibaguyz
April 1-3, 2016
It's time for us to hit the road again and share the skillz with YOU! This time, we're off to the Dallas Fort Worth Fiber Festival April 1-3, 2016. WOOHOO!!
The Shibaguyz are thrilled to be returning to the Dallas Fort Worth Fiber Festival as a team in 2016 and we're offering a VERY exciting lineup of classes for you all including classes for crochet and knitting, photography, and our special Saturday workshop for designing crochet and knit garments. And check it out… you have TWO chances to catch Jason's class on Photographing Your Fibers. You do NOT want to miss any of these exciting classes so make sure you get your registration in right now!
Registration is LIVE as of Saturday, November 14, 2016 at 10am Central Time. Don't wait! Check out our list of class offerings below then click on the REGISTER NOW button and get your class reservations in before all the seats are filled!
The Shibaguyz are thrilled to be returning to the Dallas Fort Worth Fiber Festival as a team in 2016 and we're offering a VERY exciting lineup of classes for you all including classes for crochet and knitting, photography, and our special Saturday workshop for designing crochet and knit garments. And check it out… you have TWO chances to catch Jason's class on Photographing Your Fibers. You do NOT want to miss any of these exciting classes so make sure you get your registration in right now!
Registration is LIVE as of Saturday, November 14, 2016 at 10am Central Time. Don't wait! Check out our list of class offerings below then click on the REGISTER NOW button and get your class reservations in before all the seats are filled!
Here are our classes for the 2016 Dallas Fort Worth Fiber Festival. Click on the individual photos to be taken to the class description page on the DFW Fiber Festival website then click on the REGISTER NOW button to be taken to the registration page and start your class registration. If you have any problems with your registration process, please email Registrations@dfwfiberfest.org for help
See you in Texas!
See you in Texas!
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We’re so excited about this news we’re just about to burst. In fact, if this was a musical we’d start singing right about now. WAIT! I feel a song coming on:
 | Yarn Thing, you make my heart sing; You make everything groovy; Yarn Thing! Yarn Thing, I think I love you…. |
If you did not guess it from my cryptic clue, we’re going to be chatting with Marly Bird on her Yarn Thing Podcast on Blog Talk Radio live and in person Tuesday, April 28th at 9:00am Pacific Time.
You can expect to hear some great conversation and a whole lotta laughs too.
If you listen live and want to call in to ask a question of Marly & Me, (the show-host and myself, not the book…I SO cried when… wait, back on topic) the listener dial-in number is: (347) 539-5589. You can also join us LIVE in the chat room… that's always a hoot too!
Can’t make it to the live broadcast? No worries! You can catch the re-broadcast anytime after Tuesday on iTunes.
Click on the banner below to be taken to the Yarn Thing Podcast page on Blog Talk Radio where you can set a reminder to listen in!
Don't miss this… you never know what's going to happen we Marly and the Shibaguyz get together!
Stitch On!
S&J
In the Classroom With the Shibaguyz
New York State Sheep and Wool Festival
October 15-18, 2015
Rhinebeck BAY-BEEEE!!
| Shibaguyz Designz is proud to announce we will be teaching at the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY, October 15–18, 2015. WOOHOO!! Rhinebeck BAY-BEEEE!! (We're thinking about getting t-shirts with that printed on them… too much??) |  |
We’ve been selected to teach 6 classes beginning Thursday morning and going right through to Sunday evening. This is our first year teaching at Rhinebeck and we could not be more excited to have this opportunity to share the skillz with y'all in such a FAB setting!
Our classes range from all day sessions on crochet & knitting design on Thursday and Friday to photography, crochet, and math on Saturday and Sunday. We wrap everything up on Sunday with, appropriately, our very popular Foundations and Finishing class for crocheters. What a weekend!
We are so looking forward to spending a few FAB days with out in Rhinebeck! Here's a quick lineup of our classes.
UPDATE 05/11/15: Registration is LIVE! Register NOW for classes before they sell out. You can get more details and register for our classes at Rhinebeck here:
New York State Sheep and Wool Festival Website
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You can read in-depth descriptions on our Classes page here: Shibaguyz Classes
And full details will be up on the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival website once registration opens here: New York State Sheep and Wool Festival Website
Remember: Registration opens sometime around May 1, 2015 so mark these pages and get your registration in before classes fill up! Classes are expected to sell out so you’ll want to register for classes early to ensure a seat.
UPDATE 05/11/15: Class registration is LIVE! Register today to ensure your seat here: New York State Sheep and Wool Festival Class Registration
We will keep you informed when the registration goes live and give you links to each of our classes… but save those dates in October and we'll see you in the classroom at Rhinebeck!
Be sure to not miss out on future announcements about this and other events as well as special offers and exclusive tutorials you won't see on our website. Sign up for our newsletter today and we'll keep you up to date so you don't miss a thing! (It goes without saying that we never sell your email addresses… right? There… we said it anyway.)
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Stitch On!!
S&J
LIVE Web Seminar: Photographing Your Projects Like A Pro
It's time for another LIVE webinar with the Shibaguyz!
Photographing Your Projects Like A Pro:
Tips and tricks for taking professional quality photos of handcrafted items
Tips and tricks for taking professional quality photos of handcrafted items
This webinar is presented by F&W Media, the folks who bring us publications like Interweave Crochet, Beadwork, Interweave Knits, Quilting Arts, Spin-Off, and so MANY more!
These webinars are the perfect solution for those of you who want to take classes with us but just can't get to where we are teaching. Now you can just turn on your computer and interact with us live and in person from the comfort of your own home or anywhere you can stream content on your devices. WOOHOO!!
 | Here's the details: Live Web Seminar Date: February 25, 2014 Start Time: 1 pm EST Length: 60 Minutes Price: $19.99 Yup… that's an hour of instruction with a professional photographer for under $20. AND you get an archived version of the class to watch over and over again! Can't make the live event? No worries! The archived seminar will be available to all who register and will include any class materials given during the live event as well as ALL questions asked during and AFTER the class. That's right… no question goes unanswered! |
So… jump on over to the Interweave site via the link below. There are more details about exactly what Jason will be covering in class and you can get registered TODAY!
Oh yeah… if you want to see more of Jason's work, hop on over to ShibaguyzPhotography.com and check out all of his work in fiber, fashion, and portrait photography.
See you in the virtual classroom!
S&J
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