Meet Jacob sheep, a primitive breed known for their large horns, at a beautiful ranch in Vacaville, only an hour away from San Francisco! We’ll start the day with coffee, tea, and baked goods while knitting, crocheting, and spinning. Rancher Robin Lynde of Meridian Jacobs will take us on a farm tour including petting some sheep, possible holding lambs (in March) or seeing a sheepdog demo.

We’ll have a mini class where you can start knitting a fun intermediate two-color bandana cowl, with a knitting and a crochet option. One pattern is included in the retreat registration and you can request a different one. Bring your own yarn, or plan to buy Jacob wool yarn or Timm Ranch wool yarn, both custom spun to Robin’s specifications, either in sheepy colors or naturally dyed. There will also be time to relax and chat, shop in the farm store, and browse through a trunk show of Kira K Designs knitting and crochet kits. Lots of farm-fresh yarn will be available to purchase, as well as kits, handwoven items, spinning and weaving tools, and notecards.

Details

We will meet 10-3:30 at Meridian Jacobs Ranch in Vacaville, CA

Up to two low-income crafters may attend at a discounted rate by using the code “L4.12.25” or “L5.3.25” depending on the date you choose.

This working ranch is not wheelchair accessible but can be navigated with a cane or walker.

What to Bring

A bag lunch and water bottle
A knitting, crochet, or spinning project to work on
For knitted cowl (pattern not yet released):
1 skein DK weight yarn in MC and 1 skein DK weight yarn in CC, or plan to purchase yarn onsite
US 8 (5mm) knitting needles – adjust if you are a tight or loose knitter
For Bayshore Bandana Cowl:
100(125) yards DK weight yarn in MC and 75(100) yards DK weight yarn in CC, or plan to purchase yarn onsite
US I (5.5 mm) Tunisian crochet hook – adjust if you are a tight or loose crocheter (you can start with a regular crochet hook with a rubber band on the end)

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