Knitting Basics
Learn to Knit
Saturdays, Dec 1, 8, 15
10am-12pm
$45

This comprehensive beginner’s knitting course will give you the knowledge needed to confidently start your first knitting project. We will all begin by making a hand-knit bathcloth as we practice and master the knit and purl stitches.  By the last session, we’ll help you choose your own individual project and help you get started.

Techniques:

• Cast-on
• Knit & Purl
• Bind Off
• Use stitch marker
• Understand gauge
• Yarn & pattern selection tips

Requirements: none

Materials: one pair of straight needles, size 8-10

Instructor: Belva

Knitting Beyond the Basics
Tuesdays, Dec 4, 11, 18
6-8pm
$45

This class is designed to follow Knitting Basics.  However, it would be a great course for anyone who has made scarves and wants to learn more.  We will make a patterned swatch or washcloth that involves various new stitches and pattern interpretation. You will also choose and begin your own knitted project.  We will split our time between technique and assistance with your project.

Pattern: provided for washcloth

Yarn: BSA cotton

Needles:  US 8-9 straight needles

Techniques:
Cast-on (review)
Knit & Purl (review)
K2tog, YO, Basic Cable, Rib Stitch, Seed Stitch
Use of stitch markers
Pattern and Yarn Label Interpretation
Gauge

Requirements: Knit and purl.

Instructor: Cassie

 

Socks on the Magic Loop
Saturdays, Dec 1, 15, 29, Jan 5
1-3pm
$55

With one long needle, you can create beautiful socks without having to keep up with multiple needles! Cheating? No! We call it clever.

Instructor: Susan

 

 

Hairpin Lace FREE Demo

Saturday Nov 22th
11am and 2pm
Free

Many of you have seen our lovely Boa on display in the shop. We're eager to share this technique with you.

Hairpin lace is a beautiful and easy crochet technique that was popular in the Victorian times. Hairpin lace is worked quickly and produces very unique results.

Choose a time and join us on Saturday. We will teach you what you need to get started on your BOA....just in time for holiday parties! Demo is FREE with purchase of your Hairpin Lace Loom and Ribbon Yarn.

Signing up isn't necessary, but will help us to make sure we have enough supplies on hand so if you know you are coming, please sign up below or let us know the next time you are in the shop!

And don't forget about our special events and the 12 Days of Christmas workshops!

December Classes

Name Phone Number Email Class Knitting Basics Beyond The Basics Magic Loop Snowpeople- Saturday Hairpin Lace Felted Poinsettia

 

 

Please remember that you aren't officially registered for a class until you have paid for it. Classes have been filling up lately and we can't guaruntee you a spot until you have paid.