Instructor: Darlene Hayes 1 class $35

The Essence of Lace: Habu’s Fu Shawl

Lace is one of the hot trends for fall, but a good piece of lace never really goes out of style. Together we’ll explore the essential components of knitted lace while making the lovely Fu Shawl from Habu Textiles. We’ll start a scarf using the same basic pattern during class. I’ll share some tips for working lace patterns in general and the Fu shawl in particular. For the class you’ll need 4 cones of Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk (A-1), size 5 needles (circular or straight, although a circular needle at least 36 inches long has definite advantages), some stitch markers, some thin waste yarn (any kind will do as long as it is thin) and a copy of the Fu Shawl pattern.

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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 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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