Classes

“cocoknits” European Finishing Techniques

May 20, 2012
10:00 amto1:00 pm

Instructor: Julie Weisenberger of coco knits 1class $45.00
*European finishing techniques*

This is an information packed class that runs at least 3 hours. Julie will hand out notes with room for students to make their own notes, have swatches so everyone can try the techniques discussed. Class covers basics like selvage sts, inc, dec and also special techniques like provisional CO with a second circ needle, using a YO or safety-pin for short row shaping, binding off neatly in the middle of a row (for a neckline), bias bind off for multiple BO, blocking, seaming and neatly picking up stitches along a button-band or neckline. If time allows Julie can cover a bit of designing, as well.

Basic Needle Felting

May 19, 2012
10:00 amto1:00 pm

Instructor: Robin Pence 1 class $35 



Basic Needle Felting Class


Learn how to transform sheep’s wool into anything you can imagine! With a  barbed felting needle, wool, and a little effort, create beautiful works of art for the home– great for gifts too! This class will guide beginners to explore various types of wool, needle technique, and how to free form 3D objects. Participants will learn to needle felt by creating a small bird. 


Materials needed: basic felting needle/foam kit and Romney felting wool. All materials will be available for purchase at the class.



Robin Pence is a teacher, gardener and artist who enjoys working with a variety of mediums. She has been creating, selling and teaching felting for the last two years. Robin lives with her husband and son in Penngrove, California.

Beginning Knitting

May 5, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm
May 12, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm
May 26, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm
June 16, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm
June 23, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm
June 30, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm
July 14, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm
July 21, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm
July 28, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm

Instructor:Ana or Ashleigh 3 classes $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.
Materials list for first class: size 7 or 8 needles and 1 skein of fantasy natural cotton or second time cotton

Limit: 8 students

Class policies
Classes must be paid in full at the time of registration in order to hold your spot.
Cancellations must be made three days prior to the start of the class. If you need to cancel a class, we will issue you a store credit for the amount paid. Unfortunately, cancellations made with fewer than three days’ notice result in a forfeiture of the class fee.
Classes have minimum enrollments; if these are not met, we reserve the right to cancel classes with 24 hours notice. Refunds for classes we cancel will be given in the method paid.

cocoknits Trunk Show

May 20, 2012
2:00 pm

TBA

Fingerless Mitts w/Cable

June 3, 2012
10:00 amto12:00 pm
June 10, 2012
10:00 amto12:00 pm

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Paige, Instructor 2 classes $40.00
These beautiful, soft, warm, fuzzies will be your most worn item this winter! Makes a great gift too!
You will learn to knit on two circulars in the round, cable, a fancy new bind off and a thumb gusset. This class is a great skill builder for those of you ready to take your knitting to the next level.
Materials: aprox. 150yds soft yarn, we used 1 skein Jade Saphire cashmere 6 ply
Class policies:
Classes must be paid in full at the time of registration in order to hold your spot.
Cancellations must be made three days prior to the start of the class. If you need to cancel a class, we will issue you a store credit for the amount paid. Unfortunately, cancellations made with fewer than three days’ notice result in a forfeiture of the class fee.
Classes have minimum enrollments; if these are not met, we reserve the right to cancel classes with 24 hours notice. Refunds for classes we cancel will be given in the method paid.

2 size #4 or #5 circular needles 20″, 24″ or 32″ will work
cable needle

First sweater-fastest garment ever!

May 17, 2012
6:30 pmto8:30 pm
May 24, 2012
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

Instructor Shelli 2classes $40
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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
Class policies:
Classes must be paid in full at the time of registration in order to hold your spot.
Cancellations must be made three days prior to the start of the class. If you need to cancel a class, we will issue you a store credit for the amount paid. Unfortunately, cancellations made with fewer than three days’ notice result in a forfeiture of the class fee.
Classes have minimum enrollments; if these are not met, we reserve the right to cancel classes with 24 hours notice. Refunds for classes we cancel will be given in the method paid.

How do I do that? Next level Knitting

May 26, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm
July 14, 2012
10:30 amto12:30 pm

Instructor:Shelli 1 class $25

Learn to: pick up stitches, fix dropped stitches, change a knit to a purl, knit a twisted stitch, & connect in the round.Take your knitting to the next level with all the handy skills you need to make sweaters, hats, socks, cowls, and fix all your simple boo boo’s that would have otherwise made you rip rip rip!

class policies:
Classes must be paid in full at the time of registration in order to hold your spot.
Cancellations must be made three days prior to the start of the class. If you need to cancel a class, we will issue you a store credit for the amount paid. Unfortunately, cancellations made with fewer than three days’ notice result in a forfeiture of the class fee.
Classes have minimum enrollments; if these are not met, we reserve the right to cancel classes with 24 hours notice. Refunds for classes we cancel will be given in the method paid.

Knit Next Step, Confidence Building

July 14, 2012
1:00 pmto3:00 pm
July 21, 2012
1:00 pmto3:00 pm
July 28, 2012
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


Class policies:
Classes must be paid in full at the time of registration in order to hold your spot.
Cancellations must be made three days prior to the start of the class. If you need to cancel a class, we will issue you a store credit for the amount paid. Unfortunately, cancellations made with fewer than three days’ notice result in a forfeiture of the class fee.
Classes have minimum enrollments; if these are not met, we reserve the right to cancel classes with 24 hours notice. Refunds for classes we cancel will be given in the method paid.

Self-fringing Shawl

April 21, 2012
1:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 19, 2012
1:00 pmto3:00 pm

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Shelli,Instructor 1 class $20.00
Learn to make a shawl that will fringe itself. The possibilities are endless.
Materials: Stitch Marker
Our Habu example used one skein bamboo and size 15 needles

Class policies:
Classes must be paid in full at the time of registration in order to hold your spot.
Cancellations must be made three days prior to the start of the class. If you need to cancel a class, we will issue you a store credit for the amount paid. Unfortunately, cancellations made with fewer than three days’ notice result in a forfeiture of the class fee.
Classes have minimum enrollments; if these are not met, we reserve the right to cancel classes with 24 hours notice. Refunds for classes we cancel will be given in the method paid.

 


Summer Sidewalk Sale

July 20, 2012
July 21, 2012
July 22, 2012

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It’s time for our great Summer Sidewalk Sale !!!

We will have great deals on “bag” yarn by GGH, Muench, Lana Grossa, Plymouth, Sublime, Rowan, Noro. Choose from millions of random current and discontinued single skeins for your knitting enjoyment.
Sale hours will be the same as the shop, Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm & Sunday noon to 4pm.

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