April 2012 classes
bebe hat and socks
2 Sessions / $20
Tuesday 6pm - 8pm / April 17, 24
This adorable set has been a hit at the shop! Sign up now and work through both that hat and socks to have set that is sure to put that new baby in style.
*Materials: Shibui "Bebe Hat and Sock" pattern, Shibui Sock or Staccato (50 grams), #2 circular (16"), #2 dpns and basic knitting tools.
continental knitting
1 Session / $5
Saturday 1pm-2pm / April 28
This method of knitting has you holding your yarn in your left hand and picking it with your right. It's a great way to do colorwork and is considered, by some, to be much quicker. This class will demonstrate how the yarn is held along with hand movements to create the knit and purl stitch. With a little practice, the yarn will be flowing from your left hand!
*Materials: worsted weight yarn, #8 needles.
yoga socks
1 Session / $10
Saturday 2pm - 4pm / April 28
Yoga socks may be exactly what your yoga class has been missing! Knit from Misti Handpaint Cotton and Silk, this quick project are comfortable and exactly what you need for a stylish workout. We will work through the heel and foot in class so there is a bit of homework. They're quick and everyone will want a pair!
*Materials: Misti Alpaca Cotton and SIlk Handpaint (1 skein), #3 dpns and knitting tools.
*Please ask about homework when signing up!
afghan knit-along
1 Session / FREE!
Saturday 10am -12pm / April 21
Join us as we work our way through Barbara Walker's Learn to Knit book. It's a terrific chance to learn some new skills, polish up the old and work on a fantastic afghan in the process. Each month we will showcase 3 of the squares. Knit 1 or all 3 and bring them to next month's meeting. You will receive 10% off your purchase that entire day!
Squares #58, 59 and 60
*Materials: Learn to Knit by Barbara Walker, worsted weight yarn, appropriate needle size and basic knitting tools.
hat knit-along
1 Session /FREE!
Saturday 10am - 12pm / April 28
A new Knit Along! Join Anneliese each month to knit up fun hats for those wonderful little ones in your life! They are quick projects and incorporate a new technique each month.
This Month's selection...Sunny Textured Cap.
Sizes range from newborn to child (18"). It's a simple hat with just a little color work! Bring your finished hat to April's meeting. You will receive 10% off your purchase that entire day!
*Materials: Topped For a Year, #7 circular needle - 16", #7 dpns, stitch marker and basic knitting tools.
May 2012 classes
beginning knitting
4 Sessions / $40
Tuesday 6pm - 8pm / May 1, 8, 15, 22
Learn to knit! This class is designed for students who have never knitted. Students will learn about the varying weights of yarns, fibers, needles and knitting tools. We will then learn to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease and, most importantly, how to fix mistakes! With all this knowledge, students will knit a hat!
*Materials: Worsted weight yarn, #7 or 8 circular (16") and dpns, stitch markers and darning needle.
linen market bag
2 Sessions / $20
Saturday 12pm - 2pm / May 5, 12
Tis the season for fresh fruit and veggies! Why not carry them in style? The Linen Market Bag is a great alternative to plastic and can expand to carry a whole weeks worth of produce. Knit from linen, it is very strong and is great to toss in your purse to have ready at any time.
*Materials: M&K Linen (2 skeins), #4 dpns and 16" circular, #11 - 24" circular and basic knitting tools.
advanced beginning knitting
4 Sessions / $40
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm / May 2, 16, 23, 30
For students who have completed Beginning Knitting or know the basics and want to advance their skills. Casting on, increasing, decreasing, short rows, kitchener stitch (grafting), knitting with 2 colors in one row and binding offf. Reading a pattern and importance of gauge will be discussed.
*Materials: "Drive-Thru" pattern by Wendy Bernard, worsted weight wool, appropriately sized needles and basic knitting tools.
magic loop
1 Session / $10
Saturday 10am - 12pm / May 5
Have you been avoiding any projects requiring double pointed needles? Worrying that you will always be working on flat projects because you can't figure those dpns out? The magic loop technique was designed just for you! Using one long circular needle, you can work those small diameter projects with ease. We will be working on a newborn baby hat to learn this helpful technique!
*Materials: #6, 7 or 8 circular needle (at least 32"), worsted weight yarn and knitting tools
afghan kal
1 Session / FREE!
Saturday 10am -12pm / May 19
Squares #61, 62 and 63
Join us as we work our way through Barbara Walker's Learn to Knit book. It's a terrific chance to learn some new skills, polish up the old and work on a fantastic afghan in the process. Each month we will showcase 3 of the squares. Knit 1 or all 3 and bring them to next month's meeting. You will receive 10% off your purchase that entire day!
*Materials: Learn to Knit by Barbara Walker, worsted weight yarn, appropriate needle size and basic knitting tools.
hat kal
1 Session /FREE!
Saturday 10am - 12pm / May 26
A new Knit Along! Join Anneliese each month to knit up fun hats for those wonderful little ones in your life! They are quick projects and incorporate a new technique each month.
This Month's selection... Ruffled Striped Hat.
Bring your finished hat to April's meeting. You will receive 10% off your purchase that entire day!
*Materials: Topped For a Year, #4 circular needle - 16 and 32", #4 dpns, stitch marker and basic knitting tools.
cuff-to-toe socks
2 Sessions / $20
Saturday 2pm - 4pm / May 5, 19
Learn how great handknit socks can feel! Learn tips and tricks that will make your socks durable, beautiful and the envy of everyone. You will soon be taking orders for them!
*Materials: Ann Norling Basic Sock Pattern, 100 grams of fingering weight yarn, #1 dpns and basic knitting tools.
**There is homework for this class. Please ask when signing up.
colorwork kal
1 Session /FREE!
Saturday 12pm - 2pm / May 19
Another Knit Along! Want to learn to knit with 2 colors? Know how but need some help with a project? Want some inspiration? Need help picking out colors? Come start a project or continue with one. We have the sewing machine ready if you need to steek!