| Beginning Crochet |
Thursdays March 19 & 26; 6-8pm $40
or Saturdays February 7 & 14; 2-4pm $40
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Learn the basics of crochet in this class and you’ll be on your way to experiencing this wonderful needle art. You will learn about yarn and about hook and color selection. Learn all the basic stitches.
Instructor: Lee Gant
Materials: Bring a size
H, I or J hook and some worsted weight yarn
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| Beginning Knitting |
Saturdays December 6, 13 and 20
or Thursdays, January 8, 15, and 22; 2 pm to 4 pm
or Saturdays, February 7, February 14, and February 21, 2009;
10 am to 12 noon
or Saturdays, February 28, March 14; 12 pm to 2 pm
and March 21, 2009; 11 am to 1 pm
3 weeks - 2 hours each $60
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Prerequisite skill level: Beginner or advanced Beginner
This class is for beginners or for those who are still learning the basics. By the end of the 3rd week you will be able to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, read a pattern and will be ready to start a project. Advanced beginners can strengthen their skills, e.g. picking up dropped stitches and putting in lifelines.
Materials needed: 1 skein light colored, fairly smooth worsted weight yarn
Size 7 or 8 needles
Recommended books: Knitter’s Companion by Vicki Square
How to Knit by The National NeedleArts Association
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| Beginning Lace |
Saturday January 10; 10 - 1pm $30 |
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Take the mystery out of lace patterns. You’ll learn how to read lace patterns and charts and apply them to your projects. Tips and tricks on keeping track of your pattern. Guaranteed to take the mystery out of lace!
You will leave the class with the confidence to knit this “Grace Note Scarf" pattern.
Materials: For Class practice, any light colored aran or dk weight and matching needles. Cascade sock yarn or other blends work well and highlight the lace work. Needles to match, small plastic safety pin ring markers, scissors, pencil and paper, post it notes (large).
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| Block Party! |
Starting January 17, 2009
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 2pm - 4pm $10
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Instructors: Lee Gant and Pat Hellhake
Increase your knitting skills the painless way. Each month we will learn a new pattern. Knit & purl stitches, cables, lace. Join them all together and you have an afghan! Keep them separate for one of a kind washcloths or apply what you learned to a sweater. The possibilities are endless.
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| Cables |
Thursdays December 4 & 11; 11 am to 1 pm
Two 2-hour classes for a total of 4 hours. $40.00
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Learn how to do the basic cable from both a chart and written directions. After mastering the basic cable you will be able to go on to busy, branching, elongated, and elegant cables - whatever you desire. When you leave this class, no cable will intimidate you ever again. This class is great for those who are new to cables.
Materials: Worsted weight yarn, #7 or 8 needles, and a cable needle.
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Fair Isle Hat
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Thursdays, February 5, 12, and 19; 2 pm to 4 pm
Three 2-hour classes for a total of 6 hours. $60.00
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Learn the art of Fair Isle knitting while making a beautiful hat. It’s easier than you think. Helpful if you can knit with either hand but not necessary.
Materials needed: Main color (MC) - 1 skein Cascade 220 superwash
Contrasting color 1 (CC1) - partial skein Cascade 220 superwash
Contrasting color 2 (CC2) - partial skein Cascade 220 superwash
Contrasting color 3 (CC3) - partial skein Cascade 220 superwash
Contrasting color 4 (CC4) - partial skein Cascade 220 superwash
16” circular needle size 3
16” circular needle size 5
Set of double point needles size 5
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Recommended book: Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified by Eugene and Ann Bourgeois
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Felted Purse
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Saturdays, February 28 & March 14; 2-4pm $40
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Loads of Fun! Knit a mitered square purse, no sew, magic construction.
Materials: 4 balls of Noro Kuryeon.
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Fingerless Gloves
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Saturdays, January 17 and January 24, 2009; 12 noon to 2 pm
Two 2-hour classes for a total of 4 hours. $40
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Fingerless gloves are great for keeping your hands & fingers warm & nimble while working at the computer, reading, driving, whatever. Learn a basic pattern that can be altered to whatever size using the Magic Loop technique.
Materials needed: 1 skein worsted weight yarn
32” or 40” long circular needle size 5
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
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| Finishing Class |
Sunday December 7
or Sunday, January 18, 2009
or Sunday, February 15, 2009
or Sunday, March 15, 2009
One 3-hour class; 1 pm to 4 pm. $30
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Learn the benefits of blocking; leave the shoulders of your sweater on stitch holders and learn how to do 3-needle bindoffs, sew up the side seams and set in the sleeves with invisible seams; learn how to pick up the stitches for necklines or whatever you need to know for a beautifully finished project.
Materials needed: Unfinished project
Knitting needles used on the project
Locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Recommended book: The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie Wiseman
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Fitting Your Knitting
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Saturday February 5, 10:00-2:00 $40
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Instructor: Daniele Todaro
Conquer the sweater fitting blues. This skills building workshop will give you control of your knitting projects. Learn how to read and understand a pattern. You will take your personal measurements and learn how to adjust a pattern to fit you.
Materials List: tape measure, lined paper for notes and a pattern you have had trouble reading or would like to adjust. As time permits we will review specific patterns.
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| Lace - Scarves & Beading |
Saturday December 20, 12 pm -– 3 pm
or February 7, 12 pm -– 3 pm $30
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Learn the basics of how to design any lace scarf as well as how to apply beads as you go to any lace pattern. This scarf pattern is deceptively easy. And the yarn is bamboo—yummy. I had to stop several times just to feel the fabric against my skin!
We carry some beads at the shop, however, Legendary Beads carries a much larger selection. You should buy #6 seed beads.
#7 Lace Needles (yes, #7), #9 steel crochet hook, small plastic safety pin ring markers, small black or white rubber ring markers, scissors, pencil and paper, post it notes (large).
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| Lace Triangle Shawls |
Saturdays February 28 and March 14, 10am -– 12 pm $40
2 2-hour classes
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Knitting Lace Triangles
You will learn how to choose patterns, make transitions from one pattern to another, and above all make a lovely shawl tailored just to your taste. With a little instruction and lots of inspiration, you will love the results!
We will be working from the book Knitting Lace Triangles by Evelyn A. Clark.
Materials: I recommend that you bring a practice yarn, dk or aran weight cotton/nylon or wool with needles to match. If you own lace needles, bring them. Ring markers 2 colors. Row counter.
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Needles and Hooks
Knit & Crochet Club
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Fridays, 1st and 3rd of every month; 1-3pm and 6-8pm Free |
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Instructors: 1pm- 3pm Joan Crady; 6pm-8pm Pat Hellhake
Would you like to knit or crochet with friends? Come and join us for our new Knit and Crochet club. Every month we will meet new people, share our common interest in the art of knitting, and crochet, share our projects with the group and learn about new products for your craft and what the new trends are. Got a knitting or crochet problem? Bring it to club and someone will help you. Or help someone else with his or her problem.
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| Socks - Top Down |
Saturdays January 3rd and 10th; 2 pm - 4 pm $40 |
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Instructor: Lee Gant
Learn the basic structure of just about every pair of socks: the cuff, the heel and heel flap, the gusset, the body, and the toe. Learn how to turn the heel with confidence! This class is designed to show you the basic components of knitting socks, so you can approach sock patterns without fear.
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