Classes

Orenburg Lace

August 22, 2010
12:00 pmto2:00 pm
August 29, 2010
12:00 pmto2:00 pm

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

Shrug Your Shoulders

August 8, 2010
1:00 pmto3:00 pm
August 22, 2010
1:00 pmto3:00 pm

Instructor: Sandi 2 meetings $40
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Almost a sweater, almost a wrap, a shrug is the perfect thing to keep you warm without weighing you down. Come learn the secrets of the shrug that are simple, yet give impressive results. This is the ultimate year round garment. Snugly enough in the cold of winter for keeping you warm while you knit or are at your desk, wonderful for keeping the chill off as spring starts to roll around, perfect for our cool summer evenings and comforting as a fall staple. You will want several. This pattern is easy to adapt for sleeve length, different stitch pattern and yarns.

Materials: worsted or bulky weight yarn, approximately 400-600 yards, needles to match gauge of yarn. Store sample is knit with Cuzco and #10’s