We are currently offering the following classes:
Basic Cables (B)Big Bold Lace
Circular Knitting for Socks
Crochet For Knitters
Crochet Your Way
Fair Isle Fingerless Mitts
Fetching Fingerless Mitts
Fiber Arts Workshop: Release Your Inner Artist
First Hat (B)
Hobo Bag (B)
Knitting 101
Knitting 911
Knitting Beyond the Basics
Knitting Embellishments
Knitting in Color
Knitting in the Round
La Mer - Beaded Tunisian Silk Scarf
Lace Sampler Scarf
Lacy Fingerless Gloves (B)
Learn to Knit Entrelac Flat
Magic Loop
One Skein Wonder (B)
Sweater Construction
Traditional First Sock
Two at Once Magic Loop Socks
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| Monday, Jul 7th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Nesreen Mills
Description:
Cables are a beautiful addition to knitting and look more difficult than they really are. Nesreen will be teaching a cabled gauntlet class and this is the perfect way to get ready.
Required Materials:
Scarf: 400 yds worsted weight yarn, size 8 needles
Fingerless Gloves: 1 hank Royal Llama Silk or Linen, size 7 needles
cable needle
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| Friday, Jul 11th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sheryl Means
Description:
Lace is a beautiful and addicting form of knitting. Using aran weight yarn and size 11 needles you will knit a simple leaf lace pattern and learn the basics of lace knitting.
Skills Required: Knit, Purl, yo, k2tog, ssk
Required Materials:
200 yds aran weight yarn - Stella by Debbie Bliss is used in the sample
Size 11 straight or circular needles
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
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This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sheryl Means, Patti Gove
Description:
Are you dying to join the sock knitting craze but don't know how to knit in the round yet? This class is designed just for you!
We believe that there is great value in understanding how double pointed needles (dpn) work. Most patterns are written for dpns and so this is the place to begin. In week one we will teach you how to cast on and knit in the round using 4 needles. You will use a fun dk weight sock yarn to practice.
Come back for week 2 and learn the basics of magic loop. You will use the same yarn and a 32" Addi needle.
Required Materials:
1 ball Knit Col or Encore DK weight sock yarn
Size 5 dpns and size 5 32" Addi
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| Saturday, Aug 9th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Jenni Haveman, or Sheryl Means
Description:
We believe every knitter should know the basics of crochet. It is a great way to add edgings and embellishments to your knit wear. We will teach you how to attach yarn to knitting and 4 simple edgings.
Required Materials:
Bring a 6x6 swatch, contrasting yarn of the same weight, and a crochet hook.
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| The Third Thursday of every month From Jul 17th to Aug 21st, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | |
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sheryl Means
Description:
Want to learn to crochet? Do you know how to crochet but want to bump your skills or need help on a project?
The cost is $10.00 per hour and you can stay for 1 or 2 hours depending on what you need to learn.
Please call the store to register; payment can be made the night you come. Other times can be arranged as needed, just give us a call!
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| Every Friday From Jul 18th to 25th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Jenni Haveman
Description:
Fair Isle knitting is also called stranded knitting It is a fun way to add color to your knitting projects.
The project for this class are a pair of 3 color mittens. The pattern is free online and we will give you the link when you sign up.
Required Materials:
Approximately 100 yds of dk or light worsted weight yarn in 4 different colors
Size 4 & 6 dpns
Waste yarn
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| Monday, Jul 14th, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Nesreen Mills
Description:
Feminine and beautiful are two words to describe these fingerless gloves from knitty.com.
Students must be able to cable and knit in the round.
Please go to www.knitty.com/archive and print your own copy of Fetching. Due to copyright restrictions we cannot print patterns for distribution in the store.
Required Materials:
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran - 2 balls (1 might be enough, buy 2 and return the 2nd if it isn't needed)
1 set of US #6/4mm double-point needles or # 6 Addi for magic loop
Safety pin or split ring marker
Cable needle (a double-point needle may be used if you have a set of 5; only 4 are used for this project)
Approx. 12 inches smooth waste yarn in a contrasting color (mercerized cotton works well)
Tapestry needle
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| Saturday, Aug 16th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sheryl Means
Description:
Break free from patterns and rules while having fun playing with fiber. Activities will include instruction in freeform knitting or crochet, needle felting, wet fulling, and embellishment with beads, buttons and found objects.
The class fee includes materials necessary for embellishment. You only need to bring hooks, needles and your completed homework. We will be working on a small purse.
Required Materials:
1 ball worsted weight wool - Andes, Ella Rae or Nashua Creative Focus
Pattern for the bag is free and will be given with the yarn purchase.
Class Materials:
Assorted sizes of knitting needles and/or crochet hooks, scissors, yarn needle
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| Tuesday, Jul 22nd, 2008 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sony Hartley
Description:
Hats make great gifts and you don't have to know how to knit in the round to make one. Sony will guide you through this simple pattern, helping you decrease and seam the perfect hat. She will also give you ideas on personalizing your hat with yarn choices, color choices, and embellishment ideas.
Required Materials:
150-200 yds worsted weight yarn
Size 8 needles
yarn needle for seaming
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| Tuesday, Jul 15th, 2008 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sheryl Means, Sony Hartley
Description:
A fabulous first project! This roomy, slouchy bag can be knit in 3 different weight yarns and in 2 sizes. It would make the perfect back drop for embellishment, a great button or pin, or left plain to let a fabulous yarn shine through.
Required Materials:
Hobo Bag pattern
200 - 400 yds of yarn - quantity and amount depends on yarn weight and bag size.
Size 9, 10.5 or 13 needles
Stitch markers, split ring or locking markers
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| Every Wednesday From Aug 13th to 20th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| Every Saturday From Jul 19th to 26th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 2 sessions
Instructor: Karen Edmundson
Description:
New to knitting or coming back after many years? Then this is the place to start. Sheryl will gently guide you to success as you learn the basics of how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. At the end of this 2 week class you will have the basic skills to practice making scarves, washcloths, or squares that can later be stitched together to form a blanket. Knitting is a great hobby and a relaxing treat you can give yourself.
Required Materials:
Worsted weight cotton yarn - Louisa Harding or Nashua Creative Focus Cotton for wash cloths.
Most any type of worsted weight yarn for scarves or squares.
Size 8 or 9 bamboo or wood knitting needles
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| Saturday, Aug 16th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sony Hartley
Description:
Don't let mistakes keep you from knitting. In this class you will learn how to recognize and correct the most common knitting mistakes. A must class for all beginning & intermediate knitters.
Required Materials:
Cast on up to 20 stitches with worsted weight yarn and size 7 or 8 needles and work in stockinette for a few rows. Leave work on needles for class.
Also bring your knitting accessories including a crochet hook.
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| Every Tuesday From Jun 17th to 24th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| Every Saturday From Aug 2nd to 9th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 2 sessions
Instructor: Sony Hartley
Description:
Attention Knitting 101 grads - this is the next step class for you. Sony will take you from merely knitting & purling to increasing, decreasing, reading a simple pattern, understanding about gauge and reading yarn labels. After this class you will be able to follow a simple pattern on your own.
This class is part of the Beginner and Beyond package.
Required Materials:
TBA
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| Saturday, Jul 19th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sony Hartley
Description:
Knitted flowers and leaves crop up on purses, hats, sweaters and wraps. Join Sony for 2 hours of fun learning to knit simple flowers and leaves as well how to use I cord and embroidery to jazz up your knitting projects for truly one of a kind designs.
Skills Required: Knit, Purl, k2tog, ssk, yo, kfb
Required Materials:
Bring several pairs of needles - sizes 5, 6, 7,
There will be a $10.00 materials fee to cover the cost of yarn provided for the class.
Please bring a knitted swatch approximately 6x6 to class for embellishing.
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This class meets a total of 2 sessions
Instructor: Sony Hartley
Description:
Want to knit a Noni Bag, Christmas stocking or some other wonderfully colorful project? Then this is the place to start. Sony will guide you through intarsia and fair isle - the two main forms of adding color to knitting.
Required skills: knit, purl,
Required Materials:
There is no class project, so bring small amounts of worsted weight yarn and appropriate sized needles.
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This class meets for one session
Instructor: Jenni Haveman, Karen Edmundson, or Sheryl Means
Description:
There are many ways to knit in the round, but in this class you will learn the two most common – circular and double pointed needles. You will also learn to make I-Cord which is used frequently in knitting patterns. Class project: Felted Evening Bag or “Party Purse.”
Required Materials:
1 hank Andes or similar worsted weight wool, 1 ball novelty yarn (optional),
1 pair size 10 16” circular needles & size 10 dpn.
Pattern will be provided for you at the class.
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| Tuesday, Jul 29th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | ||
| Saturday, Aug 9th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| Tuesday, Aug 12th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sheryl Means
Description:
La Mer is Sheryl's first published design and she will be teaching tunisian crochet and tunisian lace stitch so that you can make this beautiful silk scarf.
The yarn will be Tilli Tomas Pure and Simple Silk embellished with size 6 seed beads. The yarn and beads will both be available prior to the class.
Required Materials:
Interweave Crochet Summer 2008
Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple
Size J crochet hook (a regular hook without a thumb grip will work fine)
~600 size 6 seed beads
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This class meets a total of 4 sessions
Instructor: Sheryl Means
Description:
This pattern was designed to teach beginning lace knitting skills using size 4 needles and lace weight yarn. You can choose from Alapca with a Twist Fino or Malabrigo lace weight yarn for your scarf.
Each week we will work on a different block and learn something new with each one.
Required Materials:
Sampler Scarf Pattern
1 hank Alpaca with a Twist Fino or 2 hanks Malabrigo Lace weight
Size 4 needles - straight or Addi Lace Circulars
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| Tuesday, Jul 8th, 2008 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Sony Hartley
Description:
These simple fingerless gloves combine increases and decreases to form a scallop lace pattern that is easy and beautiful. They are a perfect beginner pattern and simple seaming will also be taught.
Required Materials:
1 hank Royal Llama Silk or Royal Llama Linen
Size 7 needles
Yarn needle for seaming
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| Monday, Jul 14th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Nesreen Mills
Description:
Entrelac - woven knitting - is fun and beautiful. The class project can either be a scarf or a headband using Noro Kureyon or Silk Garden.
Required Materials:
1(headband), 2(scarf) ball(s) Noro Silk Garden or Kureyon
Size 8 straight needles and dpns (for I cord on headband)
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| Wednesday, Jul 2nd, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Patti Gove
Description:
You learned to use dpns but really feel like you are all thumbs? Take heart – magic loop may be for you. Magic Loop is a technique of using one very long circular needle to knit everything from socks to hats in the round.
Join Patti, our Magic Loop Goddess, as you learn Magic Loop and have a blast in the process. The class project are simple fingerless gloves made with colorful dk weight sock yarn.
Required Materials:
Book - Magic Loop Knitting
32" Addi Turbo Needle, size 5
1 ball Knit Col, Sara Superwash, or Encore DK Sock Yarn
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| Saturday, Jul 12th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Amy Tyer
Description:
This clever shoulder shrug is knit in one piece with raglan shaping. Designed for heavy worsted yarn we have many beautiful choices. This makes a great topper for camis, tank tops or sundresses.
Required Materials:
125-175 yds Heavy Worsted weight yarn
Size 8 24" circular needle
yarn needle
2 stitch markers
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| Every Saturday From Aug 2nd to 9th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 2 sessions
Instructor: Sony Hartley
Description:
Knowledge of traditional garment design and construction is invaluable for many different kinds of knitting. Whether you knit for yourself, a child or others the skills gained in this class will translate to greater confidence in all your knitting endeavors.
You will knit a teddy bear sized sweater to learn how sweaters are made. Gauge, shaping, seaming, and blocking are just a few of the topics Sony will cover in this 2 part class.
Students must be proficient in knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing and basic pattern reading before taking this class. If you have doubts Sheryl or Amy can guide you in your decision.
Required Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn
Size 7 or 8 needles
Knit Gauge or tape measure
Yarn needle for seaming
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| Wednesday, Jul 30th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 2 sessions
Instructor: Karen Edmundson, Jenni Haveman
Description:
Socks are fun and addictive. Using the traditional method of knitting socks on dpns, you will learn sock anatomy and be ready to knit socks for everyone you know. After working the leg portion of the sock at home, you will come to class ready to turn the heel, work the gusset and begin the foot portion of the sock.
You must know how to knit in the round on dpns to take this class.
Required Materials:
Beginner Sock Pattern
DK weight Sock yarn
Size 3 dpn
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| Every Monday From Jul 28th to Aug 4th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am | ||
This class meets a total of 2 sessions
Instructor: Nesreen Mills
Description:
Two socks at once?! Yes, that's right no more second sock syndrome. Come join Nesreen to learn how to knit 2 socks at once using the Magic Loop technique of knitting in the round.
Skills required: Knitting in the round on magic loop
Required Materials:
200 yds. worsted weight yarn
Size 6 40-47 " circular needle