Knitting and Crocheting Classes

Saturday, Jan. 9.16, 30   or                   11am to 1pm
Monday, March 1, 8, 15 or                      6pm to  8pm

Friday, April 9, 16, 23                          10am to Noon 

Teacher:Becky                                                             

  We have at least four more squares to finish and then it will be time to put this baby together.  "Knit In" Tuesday's will continuew to work on previous squares and then we'll arrange, attach and finish our heirloom afghans with a lovely cable border.  After all our hard work, we deserve a party, so we'll plan one when there's light at the end of the tunnel.  Sounds like fun, doesn't it?  (First square, "Dance" page 38.)
 

Have you tried to knit socks but feel the sock won?  Do you have a pile of lonely first socks?  Karen will do an individual intervention to find a cure to your sock knitting problem.  Class one is cast on and begin, Class two is heel turn and gusset, Class three is toe decrease and Kitchner and Cllass four is pot luck, whatever you need.  Take all four classes if you are new to socks or just one class to get you to a finished pair and beyond!

My 10-year old daughter just loves this great little hat!  I know you will too.  This fun, quick project has the bonus of learning some new techniques in the process.  Kim H's fabulous new hat pattern has three sizes for an entire family of hats.  It uses a provisional cast on, three needle bind off and even incorporates some gently color work.  Great for an adventurous beginner.

Take up a small and fast project.  Choose from two beautiful felted hats.  These are simple and fun, and are made up quickly.  You won't believe the wonderful results after you felt your hat and wear it to stay warm the next day!

This hobo style bag is, in a word, adorable!  Learn crochet basics with this well designed bag and fantastic flower embellishment for this one-of-a-kind beauty.  This class is for beginning crocheters.

Have you ever wondered why you don't finish your projects but it seems that others do it with ease OR why you can't stand to rip out and start over even when it is the best choice OR why the beginning of your project is more fun than the end?  Pondering questions about knitting and how we approach life will be the topic of discussion all while knitting your current projects.  We will delve into the deeper questions of knitting and life with humor, insight and intrigue.

Albert himself would have approaved of this design by Sally Melville.  You'll feel like a genius when you've completed this classy coat, the second installment in our series of classes based on Melville's The Knit Stitch.  Simple, straightforward garter stitch and basic shaping result in a fabulous, multi-sized fashion piece that requires only minimal finishing.  I guarantee you won't be able to knit just one!

Not everything that looks like a cable is a cable.  Using either sport/dk or worsted yarn, knit this easy hat and learn some techniques along the way.  We start with an Estonian double start cast on and then head on to the "braid".  This pattern is great fun and perfect for an adventuous beginner.

Come and let's explore the world of Aran knitting. You'll be amazed at how a simple technique can yield such intricate and varied designs.  We'll explore some history, get a sample of patterns and end with an understanding of the beauty of hand knit items.

We will take 200 yards of fingering weight yarn in two distinct colors and strand it into a beautiful cap to keep your loved ones warm during the cold winter and chilly spring weather.  You will learn the fine art of stranding two colors to make a beautiful hat.

Learn the ancient art of spinning and learn to create beautiful and unique yarns.  Spin with a drop spindle for the morning session and borrow one of Linda’s spinning wheels for the afternoon session.  Come have a spinning good time!