Aug./Sept. Class Schedule

"Little Box of Socks" Knit Along  (May - July)

 Now Extended Through Sept.

If you love to knit socks and want to challenge yourself with new fun patterns no matter what your level is, then this is the class for you!!!  Guidance will be given while you try experiment with new heel & toe methods!  Purchase the Little Box of Socks and your sock yarn from All About Yarn and then sign up for the dates that work for you. A minimum of 4 sessions is required to join and we have 12 dates for you to choose from.  Pick 6 or more dates and get one free!!!!
 
$10 per two hour session. 
Monday,  August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sept. 13, 20, 27.  (6-8)

   Choose a pattern from More Sensational Knitted Socks too!!!!!

Toe-Up Two-at-aTime Socks

This is the class many of you have been waiting for. You will learn the technique of knitting two socks on one needle from the toe up while working with worsted weight yarn and making children socks, following the method used in Melissa Morgan-Oakes book.  Six hours of class - $30.

 (Must purchase book, yarn and a size 5 or 6 / 40 inch Skacel needle.)

Wed., Sept. 15, 22, 29 (6-8)

Pick Your Own Project (6 weeks)
Pick a project is designed so that you can pick one or more than one project to get guidance on at your own level of experience.  This is great for the knitter who wants to try a new challenge or if you just learned how to knit and want to continue on…  We will have one or two teachers at every session that will be able to give you one-on-one help when you need it.  This class is a wonderful way to meet new friends and knitters and gather ideas for new projects.  Twelve hours of class - $60.

Sun., Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sept. 12 (1-3)

Mon., Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sept. 13 (11-1)

Thurs., July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 (6-8)


Pick Your Own Project (4 weeks)
Same class description as above except these classes run for four weeks.  Eight hours of class - $40.

Tues., Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 (11-1)

Tues., Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 (6-8)

Wed., Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (11-1) $50

Wed., Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 (6-8)

Wed., Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6-8) $50

Thurs., Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 (11-1)

Thurs., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (11-1) $50

Sat., Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 (10-12)

Sat., Sept. 11, 18, 25 (10-12)

 

Beginning Crochet

Learn the basics of crochet single, double crochet, edges and much more.  Start with a scarf and advance at your own pace. Beg. Crochet Book included!! Four hours of class - $25.

Teus., Aug. 17 & 24 (6-8)

 

Beginning Knitting One
Learn the basics of knitting: cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, cast off, increasing, decreasing, slipping stitches, yarn over, knitting in the round & how to felt your project.  Your first project will be a big warm scarf and your second project will be a felted tote or purse. Eight hours of class - $40.

Tues., Aug. 3, 10, 16, 24 (6-8)




 

Beginning Knitting Two
If you finished Beginning Knitting One and are ready to continue on, or if you knit in the past and need a refresher course then this is the perfect class for you.  Several projects will be available to choose from depending on your level.  Eight hours of class - $40.  

Sun., Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29 (1-3)

Beginner Bulky Socks
Not quite ready to do socks with small needles then this is the option for you.  We will use the Knitting Pure & Simple worsted weight pattern with size 6 needles and Tapestry sock patterning washable yarn.
These are very cozy & soft as well as fun to wear and knit up quickly!  Great next step after the Easy Mitten class for the beginning knitter. Pattern included.  Four hours of class - $25. 

Wed., Aug. 4 & 11 (6-8)

 

Beginner Socks
If you have wanted to try socks using the very cool self-patterning sock yarn then this is the class and pattern for you.  Using six ply sock yarn and size three needles, we will take you through the steps of this Knitting Pure & Simple pattern.   Must know how to knit and purl and have four-needle experience or be a good knitter. 
Six hours of class - $38.  Pattern included.
Currently you can make these socks in a Pick Your Own Project Class or Beg. Knit 2

 

Blocking
Learn the many different ways of blocking.  Instructions from Interweave Knits are included. Demonstrations on how to use a blocking kit as well. Very popular class!  Space is limited!  Two hours of class - $20.  No class currently scheduled!

 

Bulky Fair Isle Bag - Felted
If you have been thinking about trying Fair Isle then this is the class for you.  You will make a large felted bag out of Lamb’s Pride that will knit up quickly while learning Fair Isle technique.  Must have bottom of the  bag finished before the start of first class.  4 hours of class - $25.  Pattern included. 

Currently you can make this bag in any Pick a Project class!
 

Button Ridge Hat

A very popular style hat that is easy to make with a little guidance from us to get you going.  A one, two hour class, pattern included. -$15

Currently you can make this hat in any Pick a Project class!


Cable Scarf (Reversible)
Using a bulky weight yarn you will learn a very unique way of cabling that will make both sides of your scarf the same.  You will be amazed with yourself and others will be amazed with you.  One, two-hour class - $16.  Pattern included.

Make this scarf in any Pick a Project class!

Carrie Lynn Bag (Felted) -

In this class you will learn to cable, slip stitch knitting, attached I-cord and much, much more!  This bag is knit with a double strand of bulky weight Lamb's Pride which makes for a very sturdy and strong finished felted project!  Must have bottom of your bag knit before the first class.  A three week, six hour class, pattern included! - $38

Currently you make this bag in any Pick a Project class!


Clogs or Muk Luks - Felted
A very popular & intense class!  These felted clogs or Muk Luks have the look and feel of a comfortable slipper.  You will learn several new stitches, a three-needle bind off and how to attach a second sole. You will gain excellent pattern reading experience as well.  Must know how to knit, purl and recognize your stitches.  Everyone's favorite gift to receive!!!  Six hours of class $38.  Pattern included.


Easy Mittens
Ready to try mittens using four-needles, then this is the class for you.  No purling required!  Knit with Lamb’s Pride bulky and a fine mohair they have a very elegant look.   This class is the next step after Beginning Knitting   Pattern included!  Four hours of class - $25.

Currently you can make these socks in any Pick a Project Class or Beg. Knit 2!

 

 

Fair Isle Scarf

Join us for some color fun and help starting your Fair Isle scarf!  Seven colors of Cascade 220 will make this scarf!  Deb Coder has lots of knowledge to share when it comes to color and Fair Isle projects!  Must purchase the Color by Kristen book and yarn ahead of time. 

Currently you can make this scarf in any Pick Your Own Project Class.

 Deb's colors

 Rox's colors

Fake Isle Hat

A great fitting Fair Isle hat to make using only two strands of yarn held throughout, one strand of Lamb's Pride worsted and one strand of Noro Kureyon for the color change.  Or you can pick two colors of your choice like Viking or Gopher colors!  Once you make one, you will make a bunch as everyone will want one.  Fours hours of class- $20.  Link to pattern available on our website under free downloads. 

Currently you can make this hat in any Pick a Project class.


Fingerless Mittens

In this class students will get help learning how to make the very popular and stylish fingerless mittens.  Made on double points or the new 9 inch circular needles, using a strand of sock yarn and a strand of kid mohair at the same time, these mitts are very soft and warm.  Double points will still be used for the thumb.  You will also have a choice of making them with a roll or rib pattern and will learn a thumb gusset.  Four hours of class - $25.  Pattern included.

Make these Fngerless Mittens in any Pick a Project class!



 

Felted - “Minnesota” Mittens
Using Theresa Gaffey’s felted mitten pattern you will make these wonderful old-fashioned style thick and warm mittens using a bulky weight yarn.  Good class to get four-needle experience and learn how to make a thumb gusset.   A variety of samples at the shop. Must know how to knit and purl. 
Four hours of class - $25.  Pattern included.

Wed., Aug. 18 & 25 (6-8)


 

Fix Your Mistakes

Learn how to fix your mistakes!  We will show you how to rip back many rows at a time as well as one stitch at a time.  Fixing dropped stitches by reknitting them in both garter and stockinette will be covered.  You will also learn several ways to increase, decrease & how to cast on in the middle of a row.  Price includes the Knitting Answer Book.  - $20

 

Flip Flops - Felted
Similar instructions and new techniques as the felted clogs.  However, in addition the flip flops  use a 3-needle i-cord bind off.  Very fun and quick pattern to learn and wear!  Pattern included.  Four hours of class - $25.

Wed., July 21 & 28 (6-8)

First Sweater

This is the perfect class for the new knitter who knows how to knit and purl.  Using the Knitting Pure & Simple pattern, size 17 needles and super bulky weight wool this sweater knits up quickly in the round.  You'll be very pleased with yourself!  The best part is, once you've completed one Knitting Pure & Simple garment you'll have many more to choose from, as they all knit up in the same easy manner.  Eight hours of class, pattern included. - $40.

Currently you can make this sweater in any Pick a Project class!


Intarsia Felted Bag
Using the “She-Knits” “Sara Bag” pattern this class will help you take on your first intarsia knitting project.  You will also get instructions onhow to do a back stitch, a duplicate stitch and simple embroidery.   Pattern included.  Six hours of class - $36.  

Currently you can make this Intarsia bag in any Pick a Project class.*****

Needle Felting
Needle felting is a great way to give a felted bag, purse, clogs & mittens an entirely new look.  Check out the new kits for this season on display at the shop. This is a fun and exciting class.  One, two-hour class - $16.

No class currently scheduled, however you could learn to needle felt in any Pick a Project class!
 

Seaming ***NEW***

Learn the basics of seaming.  Students will knit four, 4 inch swatches with a size 7 needles and worsted weight yarn before class.  Two stockinette and two garter swatches.  Two hours of class - $20.

No current class scheduled!

Slip Stitch Two Color Knitting
Felted Bag 
Learn how do this stitch in a one night class!  Knit the bottom of the bag before class and then come and learn this exciting new method of knitting with two colors at one time.  One, 2 hour class. - $16

Currently you can make this bag in any Pick Your Own Project Class.

Stow-Away Shopping Bag
This bag is great as a shopping bag or to haul around items for the pool or beach! Great next step to enhance your knitting. Lots of new stitches to master including M3 and yarnovers.  Four hours of class $25.  Pattern included.

Make this bag in any Pick a Project class!

 

Thrummed Mittens ***NEW***

Students will learn how to add thrums to their mittens to give them a warm and woolly fleece like lining.  This pattern follows the basic "Easy Mitten" pattern with additions for the thrums.  An excellent refresher course for the "Easy Mitten" pattern which uses a "scarp yarn thumb."  Four hours of class - $25.

Currently you can make these mittens in any Pick a Project class.


Twisted Cable Hat ***New***

The twisted stitch looks like a cable and makes an outstanding looking hat.  Knit on large circular needles and Rowan Big Wool, this hat knit up quickly once you master the stitch.  One, two hour class, pattern included. $15

Currently you can make this hat in a pick a project class.



Two Sox on Two Circular Needles

Learn how to make two socks at the same time using  two circular needles. These socks are made using the traditional cuff down with a gusset method.  In class we use worsted weight yarn and size 5 or 6 needles.  Class includes the "Knitting Circles Around Socks" book by Antje Gillingham.  The instructins in this book are supported by many pictures and illustrations and includes 8 different patterns.  Sock experience required, as this is a, fast moving class.  Four hours of class & book $40. 

No class currently being offered at this time.

Yarn Dyeing

Learn how to dye your own yarn.  Purchase a skein of natural yarn in the fiber content and weight you desire at All About Yarn and then join us in your first yarn dyeing experience.   Design you own color scheme.  These yarns make great fingerless mittens, socks, neckwarmers and scarves. Class space is limited! - $10

Artfelt Scarf  

A new felting technique that combines certain aspects of needle felting, wet felting and fulling with a new patented paper developed to ease and speed up the felting process.  This paper allows you to felt incredibly simple or complex pieces with nominal space and physical effort.  It allows you to create a felted material that can be thick or thin, precise or abstract and it can all be accomplished with very little experience and in a minimal amount of time. Scarf kit and all materials included - $50.  Look for next class this fall!


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