January Classes
December 16th, 2011Our January and February class schedules are done!
We have some old favorites, like Basic Socks and Top Down Sweater. We have some brand new classes, like ChainReaction Crochet Afghan and Design a Hat, that we think you will love.
Have a look see at the January schedule…..
“Oh So Fine” 2 Socks at Once on 2 Circular Needles (picture coming soon): This beautifully delicate sock requires toe-up construction in order for the lace pattern to work. You will learn to knit two socks at a time, toe up, on two circular needles. This class will also teach you lace and three-stitch cable techniques. We will be fitting your socks as we go along. The sock pattern is included in class fee.
• Mondays, January 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 6-8 PM
• Cost: $50.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Ruth
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 and simple and fun it can be.
• Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, and 31 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.
• Saturdays. January 21 and 28 from 10:30-1:30 PM
• Cost: $30.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Andrea
Beginners Handwarmers: One of the hottest trends for this year is a fingerless glove or handwarmer. Learn to cable and knit in the round using double pointed needles (dpn’s) while making a stylish pair of handwarmers.
• Wednesdays, January 18 and 25 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.
• Tuesdays, January 3 and 10 from 6-8PM
• Cost: $30.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Janet
Beginners Needle Felting: Learn the basics of dimensional needle felting by making a lovely rose pin that you can embellish or accessorize your wardrobe with.
• Saturday, January 7 from 10:30-1:30 PM
• Cost: $25.00 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.
• Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6-8 PM Ruth
• Fridays, January 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 12-2 PM Andrea
• Cost: $50.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Varies
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, January 11 and January 25 from 12-2 PM or 6-8 PM
• Cost: $15.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Ruth
Design a Hat: Would you like to take a stab at designing? Well, this is a perfect class for an introduction to making your own patterns. Not for the faint of heart, you will be using your math and vast knitting knowledge to design your own cabled hat. We will start with a “vanilla” pattern and add your choice of cable(s) pattern(s) to make a unique creation of your very own.
• Tuesdays, January 17, 24, and 31 from 6-8 PM
• Cost: $40.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Andrea
February Baby Sweater: Need an adorable little sweater for a new baby? This lacy little cardigan pattern by Elizabeth Zimmerman is a favorite! In this 3 session class, we’ll walk through the yoke increases, buttonholes, dividing for the sleeves, and knitting the sweater body. The original pattern uses a sweet Gull lace pattern. We will also discuss substituting other stitch patterns in the sweater body to change the overall look of the sweater, including more gender neutral stitch patterns.
• Mondays, January 9, 23 and 30 from 6-8 PM
• Cost: $40.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Kathryn
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.
• Wednesdays, January 11 from 6-8PM
• Cost $15.00 per class plus supplies. Instructor: All of us
Kimono Sweater: Take this easy to make and wear sweater class to learn about gauge, swatching, picking up stitches and sewing pieces together.
• Thursdays, January 5, 19, February 2, and 16 from 12-2 PM
• Cost $50.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Janet and Anna
Noro Necklace: This hip accessory is a fast knit and a one skein project! The 6 icords take advantage of Noro’s long self striping colors. In this class students will learn provisional cast on, icords, knitting in the round, and kitchener stitch.
• Wednesdays, January 18 and 25 from 12-2 PM
• Cost: $30.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Kathryn
Top Down Sweater (Formerly Advanced Beginners): Are you ready to make your first sweater? In this class you will learn to read patterns, check gauge, how to knit with double pointed needles and circular needles, plus some increasing and decreasing of stitches.
• Thursdays, January 26, February 9, 23, and March 8 from 12-2PM
• Cost: $50.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Janet
Stop by the shop or call us at (614) 888-8551 to sign up for classes!
