Instructor: Julie Weisenberger 1 class $40

*Cocoknits Seamless Sweater Construction (3 hours)

Do you hate seaming sweaters? This class will teach you how to transform a seamed sweater pattern into a seamless pattern.

We will use the Gisela pattern from cocoknits and go through the pattern in class to transform it into seamless construction featuring set-in sleeves and English Tailored shoulders. You will learn how to pull the relevant numbers out of the written pattern and plot them onto a spread sheet (like Takako does for the Japanese patterns) and use this as your pattern. Once you have learned on this sweater pattern you should be able to transform other patterns.

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Instructor: Julie Weisenberger/cocoknits 1 class $35
*fleecing (also called “extreme thrumming)

in this class we will work on a removable, fleeced sole to line slippers so students should have a finished product by the end of class! Julie shows show you how to work the fleece in as you knit and then full it so that it looks like lambswool lining!

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Instructor: Jeanne 1class $30.00
Class Description:
In our first class, we conquered knitting with one color in each hand. Now, it’s time to start a real project! Bring a sweater pattern (or idea) to this class and we’ll work through the ins and outs of making a Stranded (Fair Isle) project work for you! We’ll start by making the pattern fit you! We will work with some body measurements, details of where the garment steeks go, how to adjust the stitch pattern for size changes — and anything else you need to make your project a success. You’ll leave the class with “yarn on the needles” and the confidence to forge ahead!

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Instructor: Jeane deCoster 1 class 3 hours $35.00
Learn to be a hooker! Learn the skills necessary to make a dreamy rug out of unspun wool roving. This craft requires NO previous fiber or yarn experience of any kind. It’s easier on the brain and the hands than traditional rug hooking. In this class we’ll start a chair seat cover. There’s nothing like the cooooosh of wool pile under your toooooosh or your feet. Rug samples will be available to inspire future projects. Locker hooks will be available for use during the class or bring your own.

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Instructor Jeane deCoster 1class 4hrs $45.00
Leap fearlessly into learning to knit with two colors at the same time. Both stranded and Fair Isle knitting styles are fast and easy when you carry one yarn in each hand. Regardless of which hand you use to carry yarn when you knit, you’ll learn how to use both hands in this class. Choose a small project (hat band or small bag pattern provided) and learn the basics of handling multiple colors, creating steeks, managing yarn tension, reading color charts and . . . wait for it . . . CUTTING THE STEEKS! Previously knit samples will be provided for practicing cutting and finishing steeks.
Materials List: two colors of Jeane’s yarn (Elemental Affects) and size 5 needles

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This “Third Thursday” in January is Books.

I get so much inspiration from books, I love to look at the pictures and dream of all the possibilities. All the sample scarves in the shop are from the ripple stitch book, they look great and they are all easy. I love all my knitting books, I keep them by my knitting chair where I can glance through them anytime. Get inspired, get a new knitting book!

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Instructor: Darlene Hayes 2 classes 2hrs each $45.00

Orenburg Lace – The lace knitters of Orenburg Russia are justifiably famous for their exquisite shawls. The technique they use, where the lacy edging and body of the shawl are worked simultaneously, is interesting in itself. Learn the basic technique while making a lace-edged washcloth. Once you’ve finished you’ll know all you need to make your own masterpiece.

Materials List:1 skein sport weight cotton
size 5 needles.

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Instructor: Darlene Hayes 2 classes 2hrs each $45.00

Orenburg Lace – The lace knitters of Orenburg Russia are justifiably famous for their exquisite shawls. The technique they use, where the lacy edging and body of the shawl are worked simultaneously, is interesting in itself. Learn the basic technique while making a lace-edged washcloth. Once you’ve finished you’ll know all you need to make your own masterpiece.

Materials List:1 skein sport weight cotton
size 5 needles.

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Instructor: Sandi. 2 class sessions, $40

This sweet bag is the perfect companion. Perfect for holding your lunch, a small project, or just the necessities for an afternoon out. Fun, yet easy construction made special by the combination of Habu yarns, this knits up quick and will be sure to impress. Don’t be intimidated by the Habu, this bag would also be super cute in a study cotton or linen fiber. You will get to choose which type of handle you prefer.

Materials: Combination of Habu yarns that will give you approximately 4 stitches per inch, or any cotton or linen combination that will do the same. Size needles to give gauge of 4 stitches per inch. One stitch holder or scrap yarn.

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Instructor: Sandi. 2 class sessions, $40

This sweet bag is the perfect companion. Perfect for holding your lunch, a small project, or just the necessities for an afternoon out. Fun, yet easy construction made special by the combination of Habu yarns, this knits up quick and will be sure to impress. Don’t be intimidated by the Habu, this bag would also be super cute in a study cotton or linen fiber. You will get to choose which type of handle you prefer.

Materials: Combination of Habu yarns that will give you approximately 4 stitches per inch, or any cotton or linen combination that will do the same. Size needles to give gauge of 4 stitches per inch. One stitch holder or scrap yarn.

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