Archive for May, 2007

Skills Building Workshop

June 8, 2008
12:00 pmto1:30 pm

Daniele, Instructor 2nd Sunday of the month $15
You must call to reserve space.

Do you want to advance your knitting skills? Try a more complicated lace pattern? Adjust a pattern to fit you? Daniele will be on hand to help you tackle and understand your project, and take the fear out of finishing.

Please sign up in advance. Space is limited. No refunds for this class!

Materials List: Bring your project you are working on (or haven’t quite worked up the courage to start) and need help with!

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Habu Knitting Clinic

December 9, 2007
2:00 pmto3:30 pm

Daniele, Instructorxxx2nd Sunday of the month

Daniele will be on hand to answer any questions about your Habu project. She will help “translate” your pattern so that it is easy to understand. Please sign up in advance. Space is limited. No refunds for this class!

4 Classes for $40.00 or 1 Class for $15.00xxxCall to reserve space.

Materials List: Bring the Habu project you are working on and need help with!

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Top Down - In the Pink

May 30, 2009
11:00 pm

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Daniele, Instructorxxx2 Classesxxx$60
March 8 & April 5/Saturdays or May 25 & June 22/Sundays

This cute sweater is knitted from the top down. Come to the first class with your knitting gauge. We will take your measurements, and establish your pattern. You will get started with a easier than it looks lace stitch, or let variegated yarn do all the work and you are on your way!

2nd class we will check measurement, learn how to knit the sleeve and shape the body. This class is so easy - you will want to knit another sweater right away!

Materials: #11 needles on TARA yarn for a gauge of 4 stitches per inch; 7 balls used for sample. Lorna hand dyed yarn is used on #11 needles for the blue sweater. Come to the class with your knitting gauge.

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Wedding Cake Shawl

August 11, 2007
12:00 pmto3:00 pm

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Instructor: Daniele Todaroxxx1 Classxxx$30

Learn the secret of this confectioner’s sugar shawl constructed with triangles. We will learn how to construct the triangles, add length and width to your heart’s content, and place a ruffle around the edge.

Materials List: You will receive a materials list when you sign up. You may want to change colors or yarns. # 9 needles circular.

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My First Sweater – Chanel in Blue

November 16, 2006
5:00 pm

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Daniele, Instructorxxx2 Classesxxx$60

You will learn how to knit your first sweater in a fun class. Learn the basics of knitting an edge, shaping with increase and decrease, knit sleeves and then putting it all together. And if you are feeling adventurous, you can add a pocket and colors edging.

Come to the first class with your knitting gauge. We will take your measurements, and establish your pattern. You will get started with an easier than it looks color slip stitch, learn how to make a pocket. You are on your way! 2nd class you will learn how to knit the sleeve with decorative shaping, 3 needle bind off at shoulder and how to pick up and knit a color button band. This class is so easy - you will want to knit another sweater right away!

Because each student knits at a different pace, Daniele will be having separate Putting it All Together classes—dates to be determined.

Materials: #10 needles on TARA yarn for a gauge of 4 stitches per inch; 7 balls used for sample. Come to the class with your knitting gauge.

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Top Down— American Girl Doll Sweater

February 3, 2008
12:00 pmto4:00 pm

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Daniele, Instructorxxx1 ClassxxxSaturdayxxx$40

Learn all the elements in a top down raglan sleeve sweater IN 4 HOURS! You will work on a sweater for the “American Girl Doll” (18″), so the class goes quickly.

Learn casting on neckline stitches, measuring and adjusting the raglan sleeve and separating the sleeve from the body. Daniele will also teach you how to add an easier than it looks lace stitch and you are on your way. This class is so easy - you will want to knit another sweater for a grown up right away!

Materials: #11 needles on TARA yarn for a gauge of 4 stitches per inch or Big Baby on #15. Come to the class with your knitting gauge.

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Fisherman’s Rib Scarf

May 4, 2008
12:00 pmto2:00 pm

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Daniele, Instructorxxx1 ClassxxxSaturdayxxx$20xxx 

Learn how to knit a lovely classic Fisherman’s Rib Scarf in an indulgent cashmere yarn. This makes a great gift!

Materials: We made ours with GGH cashmere and #8 needles.

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UFO (Unfinished Projects) Workshop

May 27, 2007
12:00 pmto3:00 pm
June 24, 2007
12:00 pmto3:00 pm

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Do you have many projects that are not quite finished? A sweater that needs a button band? Take your UFO and get back on track. Daniele will help you figure out where you are and remove any obstacles in the way to having a finished work.

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Designing with the Classics

May 12, 2007
12:00 pmto2:00 pm

Learn how to take a classic pattern and make it your own.

Teacher: Daniele

One Class

Cost:$40.00

Bring your favorite sweater from a magazine, book, pattern ect. and Daniele will help you make it your own. Bring paper and pencil and caffeine !

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