Classes

Closed Mondays starting September

September 1, 2008
September 8, 2008
September 15, 2008
September 22, 2008
September 29, 2008

Debbie Abrahams Workshop

September 6, 2008
2:30 pmto5:30 pm

25 Beaded Knits Fee $55.00
Learn how to knit with beads in a fun workshop that focuses on Debbie’s latest book. Each participant will knit up a swatch from a given pattern that will include a beaded cast-on, a beaded loop and multi-colored beaded patterns.

Materials to bring with you: US 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles, 1 ball of double-knitting weight yarn will be provided, some knitting beads (they must have a hole through the centre of them which is large enough for the yarn to pass through), a fine sewing needle, sewing cotton and scissors.

Debbie Abrahams Workshop

September 6, 2008
10:30 amto1:30 pm

Tackling Intarsia Fee $55.00
Learn how to knit with several different colors at a time using the Intarsia technique. Each participant will knit up a small color swatch from a given pattern and will be shown how to read from a chart, how to knit intarsia using yarn bobbins and how to avoid nasty gaps and holes between color changes.

Materials to bring with you: US 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles, a selection of double-knitting weight yarns in various colors, yarn bobbins (for winding small amounts of yarn onto), scissors and a hi-lighter pen.

Debbie Abrahams Workshop

September 7, 2008
12:00 pmto3:00 pm

A Professional Finish Fee $55.00
This workshop will give you the chance to learn how to professionally knit and finish your garments. Each participant will be asked to knit up a stockinette stitch square using double-knitting weight yarn before the day of the workshop. Then during the workshop the following techniques will be discussed and practiced: how to achieve correct gauge, sewing up using Mattress stitch, picking up stitches, joining shoulders using short-row shaping and a neat buttonhole.

Materials to bring with you: knitting needles: US 3, 6 and 7 (3.25mm, 4.00mm and 4.50mm), a sewing-up needle and scissors.

Entrelac Shawl

June 22, 2008
12:00 pmto4:00 pm
July 13, 2008
12:00 pmto4:00 pm
September 21, 2008
12:00 pmto4:00 pm

Teacher: Cathy 1 Class Sunday $40.00

Conquered Knit and Purl? Add increases & decreases to make enterlac. Multi directional knitting has endless possibilities for your hand dyed yarns. Cathy has made our shop model using Prism Yarn’s wildstuff and it’s one of my favorite shawls.

Materials list:Worsted weight smooth yarn to practice on first & 2 or 3 skeins Prism wildstuff or 400 to 600 yds DK weight hand dyed yarn used to make the shawl. Size 9 needle for practice and size 6 needle for the shawl.

Felted Harlequin Slippers

August 28, 2008
6:30 pmto8:30 pm
September 4, 2008
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

Anna Louise, instructor 2 classes Thursdays $40.00
These are the cutest little Slippers, made of Malabrigo wool and felted, they are my favorite felted slippers yet! Using multiple colors to make the triangles makes these fun and whimsical. This pattern is from Craft Magazine issue #6 Norwegian Felted Slippers.

Hoodie Scarf

September 11, 2008
6:30 pmto8:30 pm
September 25, 2008
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

Instructor: Shelli 2 Classes Wednesdays $40.00

Make this fabulous scarf with a hood, it’s great for any chilly time of day or if you just want to add the look of a hood to your outfit.

A good skills class, you’ll learn to pick up stitches and seam.

Knit 101

September 6, 2009
10:30 amto12:30 pm

Ana,Instructor 3 classes (the first three Saturdays of each month) $60.00
For those who have never held knitting needles or those who learned many years ago. We will master four basic stitches: cast on, knit, purl, cast off and complete three projects. We will also learn about yarn, needles, and start pattern reading. Note: August Knit 101 will be on the 16th, 23, & 30th

Limit: 8 students

Knit Next Step, Confidence Building

September 6, 2009
1:00 pmto3:00 pm

Ana,Instructor 3 classes $60.00

In this class we will build on the skills learned in Beg. Knit 1. Advanced techniques will include increasing & decreasing for shaping, pattern reading, lace, and cables.

Limit: 8 students


Lace - Seashell Shawl

September 13, 2008
12:00 pmto3:00 pm
October 4, 2008
12:00 pmto3:00 pm

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Daniele, Instructorxxx1 Class September 13/Saturday or October 4 $30

Do you want to expand your lace skills? In this class we will explore a Lace Shawl that is deceptively simple. Once you learn the trick it is easy street from there! Check out the sample at the Knitterly.

Intermediate Skills required.

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