Knitters Mercantile Blog

Now onto April classes. No April foolin’ - these classes are awesome!

Basic Socks: Learn to knit socks on dpns (double point needles) using DK or worsted weight yarn.  You will learn the art of “turning the heel” and grafting the toe.  See how easy, simple and fun it can be. 
• Thursdays, April 12 & 26 and May 3 & 10 from 6-8 PM
• Cost:  $50.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Kathryn

 Beginners Felted Tote:  In this class you will make a felted tote while learning the basics of knitting in the round, picking up stitches and I-cord bind off.  This is the perfect class for the Beginners Class graduate.
• Tuesdays. April 10, 17, and 24 from 6 - 8 PM
• Cost:  $30.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Andrea

 Beginners Hat:  This class is designed to give students a chance to knit in the round with circular needles and double point needles.  Students will learn to cast on and connect stitches in the round and learn to decrease and finish off the top of the hat.
• Mondays, April 2 & 9 from 6-8PM
• Cost:  $30.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Andrea

Beginning Knitting:  In this four week class you will learn all the basics of knitting – the knit stitch, cast on, bind off, increasing, decreasing and more. 
• Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 6 - 8 PM Kathryn
• Cost: $50.00 plus supplies.  Instructor: Varies

Beginners Needle Felting: Learn the basics of dimensional needle felting by making a darling lamb or chick to celebrate spring and the renewal of life.
• Saturday, April 7 from 1 - 3 PM
• Cost:  $25.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Andrea

ChainReaction Crochet Afghan: The ChainReaction class teaches you an array of new crochet techniques and chart reading needed to make the 20 squares of this unique and beautiful afghan. This class teaches two different squares each month for 10 months, with one additional class for finishing techniques. Your afghan will be completed in time for Christmas 2012. Come every month or drop in as you can. 
• Wednesday, April 11 from 12-2 PM
• Wednesday, April 11 from 6–8 PM
• Wednesday, April 25 from 12- 2 PM
• Wednesday, April 25 from 6-8 PM
• Cost:  $15.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Amy (March) or Ruth (April)

Crochet Boot Camp: If you want to fast track learning how to crochet, this is the workshop for you. No matter if you’ve never worked a stitch in your life, or if you would like to brush up on unused crochet skills, or if you are a knitter who would like to add crochet to your arsenal of finishing techniques, this is the class for you. During this all day workshop, you will learn basic crochet stitches, increasing and decreasing, gauge and crochet, crochet motifs, and how to read patterns and crochet symbols. You will leave this class knowing how to negotiate the world of crochet.
• Mondays, April 2 & 16 from 12-2 PM
• Mondays, April 2 & 16 from 6-8 PM
• Saturdays, April 14 & 21 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Cost:  $30.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Amy

Great American Aran Afghan:  The Great American Aran Afghan class teaches chart reading, how to cable, make bobbles, and techniques needed to make the various squares.  This class is offered once a month.  You can come every month or pick one or two months. 
• Wednesday, April 11 from 6-8PM
• Cost $15.00 per class plus supplies.  Instructor:  All of us

Intro to Entrelac:  Ever want to try out Entrelac? Then this class is you for. Learn how while making a cute small bag perfect for projects or out on the town.
• Mondays, April 16 & 23 from 6 – 8 p.m.
• Cost $30 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Andrea

Preventing and Fixing Mistakes: Ever get to the end of a row and find you are short a stitch or two, or that you have too many stitches, or that holes have inexplicably appeared in your knitting? Maybe your stitches are looking a little wonky and you just don’t know how to fix them. Then this class is for you. Learn what common mistakes we all make while knitting and, more importantly, how to fix them. 
• Thursdays, April 12 & 26 from 12-2 PM
• Thursdays, April 12 & 26 from 6-8 PM
• Saturdays, April 14 & 28 from 10:30-12:30PM
• Cost:  $30.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Ruth

Top Down Sweater:  Are you ready to make your first sweater? In this class you will choose a sweater from our Top Down Sweater book. Students will learn basic skills necessary to be a successful sweater knitter. You will learn to read patterns, unknit (or tink), work with double pointed and circular needles, work basic increases and decreases, swatch, and measure gauge.
• Saturdays, April 21, May 5 & 19, and June 2 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Cost:  $50.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Kathryn

Class space is limited so stop by the shop or give us a call at (614) 888 - 8551 to sign up!

Our March and April class schedule is up!  Peruse the descriptions. Check out the pictures. See something that you love and want to take? Stop by the shop or call us at (614) 888 - 8551 to sign up.

Let’s start with March, shall we?

Angostura: Designed by Ysolda Teague, the Angostura vest is smart, flattering, cozy and fun to knit. There’s a lot of love about this pretty vest! This class will focus on custom fitting then knitting the Angostura vest based on the student’s individual measurements. Students will also learn short rows, shaping in cable patterns, 3 needle bind off, and mattress stitch.
• Thursdays, March 15 &  22 and April 5 & 19 from 6-8 PM
• Cost:  $50.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Kathryn

Beaded Tiny Toes Scarf: The Beaded Tiny Toes Scarf is an elegant scarf that will dress up any outfit you put on, from jeans to a little black dress. Learn to transfer beads to your yarn and knit the scarf sliding the beads into place as you go. You will also learn increasing and decreasing.
• Wednesdays, March 7 &  21 from 12-2 PM
• Cost:  $30.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Janet and Anna

Beginners Hat:  This class is designed to give students a chance to knit in the round with circular needles and double point needles.  Students will learn to cast on and connect stitches in the round and learn to decrease and finish off the top of the hat.
• Tuesdays, March 6 & 13 from 12 – 2 PM
• Mondays, April 2 & 9 from 6-8PM
• Cost:  $30.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Andrea

Beginning Knitting:  In this four week class you will learn all the basics of knitting – the knit stitch, cast on, bind off, increasing, decreasing and more. 
• Fridays, March 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12-2 PM Andrea
• Tuesdays, March 13, 20, 27 and April 3 from 6-8 PM Kathryn
• Cost: $50.00 plus supplies.  Instructor: Varies

Beginning Knitted Lace:  In this class you will learn the basic of knitted lace while making a lovely lace scarf. You will learn how to read a basic chart and follow written instructions. This is a perfect first step to go on to more complex knitted lace patterns.
• Mondays, March 5, 12, and 26 from 6-8PM
• Cost:  $40.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Andrea

ChainReaction Crochet Afghan: The ChainReaction class teaches you an array of new crochet techniques and chart reading needed to make the 20 squares of this unique and beautiful afghan. This class teaches two different squares each month for 10 months, with one additional class for finishing techniques. Your afghan will be completed in time for Christmas 2012. Come every month or drop in as you can. 
• Wednesday, March 14 from 12-2 PM
• Wednesday, March 14 from 6–8 PM
• Wednesday, March 28 from 12- 2 PM
• Wednesday, March 28 from 6-8 PM
• Cost:  $15.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Amy (March) or Ruth (April)

Crochet Boot Camp: If you want to fast track learning how to crochet, this is the workshop for you. No matter if you’ve never worked a stitch in your life, or if you would like to brush up on unused crochet skills, or if you are a knitter who would like to add crochet to your arsenal of finishing techniques, this is the class for you. During this all day workshop, you will learn basic crochet stitches, increasing and decreasing, gauge and crochet, crochet motifs, and how to read patterns and crochet symbols. You will leave this class knowing how to negotiate the world of crochet.
• Mondays, March 5 & 19 from 12-2 PM
• Mondays, March 5 & 19 from 6-8 PM
• Saturdays, March 10 & 17 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Cost:  $30.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Amy

Great American Aran Afghan:  The Great American Aran Afghan class teaches chart reading, how to cable, make bobbles, and techniques needed to make the various squares.  This class is offered once a month.  You can come every month or pick one or two months. 
• Wednesday, March 14 from 6-8PM
• Cost $15.00 per class plus supplies.  Instructor:  All of us

Magic Loop Handwarmers:  Learn how to cable and magic loop with these worsted weight handwarmers.. 
• Saturdays, March 24 and 31 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Cost $30 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Andrea 

Preventing and Fixing Mistakes: Ever get to the end of a row and find you are short a stitch or two, or that you have too many stitches, or that holes have inexplicably appeared in your knitting? Maybe your stitches are looking a little wonky and you just don’t know how to fix them. Then this class is for you. Learn what common mistakes we all make while knitting and, more importantly, how to fix them. 
• Thursdays, March 8 & 22 from 12-2 PM
• Thursdays, March 8 & 22 from 6-8 PM
• Saturdays, March 10 & 17 from 1:30-3:30 PM
• Cost:  $30.00 plus supplies.  Instructor:  Ruth