Instructor:Julie Weisenberger (2-hours) $35
*Habu yarn tasting:

I get many questions about the Habu yarns I use in my designs. In this class you will have a chance to swatch with a large variety of Habu yarns, combining two, three or even four strands to see what textures you come up with. We will work with stainless steel, copper, raw silk, pineapple, nettle, as well as wool, cotton and linen. While you are swatching, I will discuss where and how to use the different textures with examples from my trunk show.

Materials fee: $10-20

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Alchemy Yarns - Shibori Scarf Workshop

This workshop is all about texture and color, which the yarns from Alchemy are known for! We will focus on two unique scarves - the Magician’s Scarf and the Waterfall Scarf, both utilizing the technique of combining felting and non-felting fibers for a surprising and satisfying effect.

The design for the Magician’s Scarf came first - we call this scarf magic because of the remarkable transformation that happens after it is knit. Trading on basic principles of Shibori, two Alchemy fibers (Silken Straw & Sanctuary) are combined while knitting the piece. Once complete, the scarf is felted (easily done in the washing machine), and magically, the ruffled edges appear! Unlike conventional felting, your piece will actually gorw in length and width as opposed to shrinking. Only the felting fiber (Sanctuary) will shrink, while the non-felting fiber (Silken Straw) will grow.

Since the concepts of knitting and felting these two scarves are the same, we will cover both pieces in this single workshop.

Materials required - Magician’s Scarf:
2 skeins Alchemy Yarns Silken Straw (100% silk; 236 yds/40 g)
1 skein Alchemy Yarns Sanctuary (30% silk, 70% wool; 125 yds/50 g)
US size 5 (3.75mm) circular needles (24-32” length)
Tapestry needle

Homework - please complete prior to coming to class:
Cast on 349 sts with Silken Straw “Color A”.

Materials required - Waterfall Scarf:
3 skeins Alchemy Yarns Silken Straw (100% silk; 236 yds/40 g)
1 skein Alchemy Yarns Sanctuary (30% silk, 70% wool; 125 yds/50 g)
US size 6 (4mm) circular needles (24” length)
A set of double-point needles - US size 6 (for making I-cord)
Tapestry needle

Homework - please complete prior to coming to class:
With Sanctuary Yarn (referred to as Color A in the pattern), cast on 4 sts using double-point needles and make an I-cord that measures 70”.
If you have time, you can make a second I-cord at the same time, as you will need it later in the pattern (don’t worry if you don’t get the 2nd one made, it’s just easier to measure both at the same time for consistency).

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Knit Cook
Come join the fun as we get a first look at Knit Cook’s Spring 2012 patterns. We’ll have a special event from 11 am to 1 pm with show and tell by designer Darlene Hayes, a light lunch, door prizes, and a short class in how to use knitting patterns with diagrams in the Japanese style. The cost is $20 and space is limited, so sign up soon.

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Instructor: Paige 1 class $30.00

These felted slippers will keep those tootsies toasty year round. A super quick knit and fun introduction to felting.
****small amount of knitting required before class

Size 10-11 needles (to obtain gauge of 2.5-3 sts per inch)
Same size DPNs
150-200 yards chunky/bulky yarn (samples in-store from Plymouth Alpaca Grande, Lambs Pride Bulky Wool, Malibrigo Worsted wool).
Suede slipper bottoms

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Instructor Shelli 2classes $40

First sweater is the cutest little thing Ive ever made! Six hours and you have the cutest baby sweater ever! Skills needed: knit & purl, can you imagine a sweater in just a couple of nights of TV watching! First sweater goes from chest size 17″( 6 hour sweater) to chest size 52″( a few more that 6 hours!) you can use any yarn in light to heavy worsted weight on size 8 needle.
Materials list:Knitbot yoked cardi pattern
100grams light worsted weight yarn (for baby size)
2 size 8 24″ circular needle
1 to 5 buttons optional

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Instructor Shelli 2classes $40

First sweater is the cutest little thing Ive ever made! Six hours and you have the cutest baby sweater ever! Skills needed: knit & purl, can you imagine a sweater in just a couple of nights of TV watching! First sweater goes from chest size 17″( 6 hour sweater) to chest size 52″( a few more that 6 hours!) you can use any yarn in light to heavy worsted weight on size 8 needle.
Materials list:Knitbot yoked cardi pattern
100grams light worsted weight yarn (for baby size)
2 size 8 24″ circular needle
1 to 5 buttons optional

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Instructor Shelli 2classes $40

First sweater is the cutest little thing Ive ever made! Six hours and you have the cutest baby sweater ever! Skills needed: knit & purl, can you imagine a sweater in just a couple of nights of TV watching! First sweater goes from chest size 17″( 6 hour sweater) to chest size 52″( a few more that 6 hours!) you can use any yarn in light to heavy worsted weight on size 8 needle.
Materials list:Knitbot yoked cardi pattern
100grams light worsted weight yarn (for baby size)
2 size 8 24″ circular needle
1 to 5 buttons optional

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Instructor Shelli 2classes $40

First sweater is the cutest little thing Ive ever made! Six hours and you have the cutest baby sweater ever! Skills needed: knit & purl, can you imagine a sweater in just a couple of nights of TV watching! First sweater goes from chest size 17″( 6 hour sweater) to chest size 52″( a few more that 6 hours!) you can use any yarn in light to heavy worsted weight on size 8 needle.
Materials list:Knitbot yoked cardi pattern
100grams light worsted weight yarn (for baby size)
2 size 8 24″ circular needle
1 to 5 buttons optional

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Instructor Shelli 2 classes $40
The Sweetie Pie hat is super cute!

I’ve helped so many people with this little hat I realized it’s the perfect skill builder…. picot edge,heart motif-chart reading, bobble, and i-cord all in this one little hat.
Materials list 1 ball Be Sweet Taffy
2 size 6 16″ circular needle (2 is easier for picot and decreases)

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