New Classes
 
How to Read a Knit Pattern  
  Sunday December 21, 2008

HUH?
  1 pm to 4 pm
  One 3-hour class
  Cost $25

Most new knitters complain that they don’t know how to read knitting patterns.  They’re just a bunch of gobbledygook and abbreviations!  Reading a pattern is a lot like reading a recipe.  We all learned “recipe speak,” and we can learn “pattern speak” too.  

Requirements:  
  You should be a knitter who has tried to work with patterns. 
Supplies:
  ˝ a skein or so of worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles if you'd like to try out some knitting.
 

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Knitting From Charts

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HUH??
  Sunday September 14, 2008
           March 22, 2009
  1pm to 4 pm
  One 3-hour class
  Cost $25
Many knitting patterns now include charts, or are entirely charted.  Reading charts is not difficult, it just takes a bit of understanding and patience.

Come learn to read charts, and start a small lace washcloth knitting from a chart.
Requirements:  
  You must have completed Beginning Knitting, or be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and pick up stitches.
Supplies:
 

worsted weight 100% cotton yarn (Sugar and Cream or like yarn), and size 7  needles

     
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Fearless Knitting! (a review of knitting basics)  
  Sunday September 21, 2008
           February 22, 2009

Knit one, Purl One,

YOK2tog
  1 pm to 4 pm
  One 3-hour class
  Cost $25

This class is for knitters who've been at their craft for a few years, but still have real questions about what they are doing.  Why so many types of decreases?  Why do my stitches get twisted?  How do I increase or decrease evenly across a row?

Come REALLY learn what you are doing when you start making those stitches.  Take control of your yarn and needles!  You'll be amazed!
Supplies:
         Bring some scrap yarn and appropriate needles
 

 
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Learn to Knit All Kinds of Cables  
  Sunday, April 19, 2009

  1 to 5 pm
  One 5-hour class
  Cost $35
Cables may look difficult, but they aren't. Learn their history, their language, and how to knit them in this class. We'll knit a mock cable, and two types of regular cables, plus talk a lot about more intricate cable work. Many handouts and lots of information will be available.
Homework:  
  With Aran (white or beige) colored worsted weight yarn, cast on 20 stitches. Knit for 1˝ inches in garter stitch. Leave knitting on needles.
Requirements:  
  You must have completed Beginning Knitting, or be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease and pick up stitches.
Supplies:
  Homework and needles
Cable needle


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Sewing Up Your Sweater  
  Sunday, March 29, 2009

  1 pm to 4pm
  One 3-hour class
  Cost $25
So, the garment pieces are finished. Now what? Learn how to do three-needle bind off, block the pieces, mattress stitch up the side seams, pick up buttonhole, button, and neck bands, and more. This is a must class if you're thinking about knitting a sweater.

You will receive tons of handouts and great tips and tricks to make this part of knitting actually fun!
Homework:  
  Knit two of the following: with worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles, cast on 10 stitches. Knit for 1˝ inches in K2P2 rib, then continue in stockinette for 3 more inches. Bind off.

Knit two of the following: with worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles, cast on 10 stitches. Knit in stockinette for 2 inches. Leave pieces on needles, or place live stitches on holder. Do not bind off.

Requirements:  
  You must have completed Beginning Knitting, or be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and pick up stitches.
Supplies:
  Homework and needles
  Some additional yarn for sewing seams
  Scissors, large tapestry needle
 
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