Class Descriptions
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Socks on Two Circulars
with Kristin Hansen
Using her own design, Kristin teaches
you how to work in the round using 2 circular needles. This is a wonderful
technique to master for making all kinds of projects in the round, including
hats, sleeves for your sweaters, and anything else that would require
the use of double points. You will complete one baby sock in class and
have enough yarn left over to complete an adult pair afterwards!
Materials:
400 yds sock yarn
2 circular needles (same size) 16" or 20"
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Felted Hat with Tasha
Miller Griffith
This classic hat pattern by Fiber
Trends is a blast to make, and a great addition to any wardrobe. Learn
how to knit in the round, decrease and, of course, FELT!! During the
2nd class, our trek to the laundomat will be an adventure you won't
soon forget! This class is always a hit!
Materials:
340 yds worsted wool (100% animal
fiber, not superwash)
Size 10.5, 24" circular needles
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Magic Triangle Scarf
with Gerry Futoran
This is a beginning class for those
of you who know how to cast-on, knit, purl and bind off. You will learn
the "knit in the front and back" increase, basic short row shaping and
have a beautiful, impressive scarf to show off.
Materials:
Any yarn and corresponding size
needles
Sock to DK yarn = 400 yds
Worsted = 250 yds
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Spring
Break Kids Camp and
Memorial Day Kids Camp with
Patti Laird-Martin
Kids will
learn how to knit in a snap! Come make an adorable Spring project. It's
so much fun to knit with Patti! Please have your child bring a skein
of worsted or bulky yarn, size 8-11 needles (depending on the weight
of the yarn), and a water bottle. Patti will supply the patterns!
Materials:
A skein of worsted or bulky yarn,
Size 8-11 needles (depending on the weight of the yarn)
A water bottle
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Finishing class
with Kristin Hansen
That sweater has been sitting in the closet
waiting for you to finish it forever! Come learn the trick to making
that labor of love look smashing on you or the intended recipient. Bring
in your unfinished sweater, vest, jacket, etc...and let the pro show
you how to finish the garment beautifully. Kristin will bring her blocking
devices and her years of experience to assist you finally finishing
that ol' thing! It seems too hard, but really...it isn't. Kristin and
her talented sidekick Kathy make this process so much fun.
Materials:
Your unfinished piece
Yarn to complete piece
Your pattern
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Crochet
Square of the month continues with Susan Jeffers
Meets the
4th Saturday of every month. Learn 12 new crochet stich patterns and
make a beautiful afgan!
Materials:
Worsted or bulky smooth yarn
Corresponding crochet hook
"63 Easy Crochet Stitches" book
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors
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Beginning Crochet with Susan Jeffers
Learn all the basics including chaining, single
and double crochet, to get started on your first crochet project. Susan
will teach you how to make a hot pad or scarf...it's lots of fun and
you will have something very cool to show off!
Materials:
Worsted weight cotton yarn
Crochet hook size H or I
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors
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Tips 'n
Tricks with Kristin Hansen
If you
have been knitting for years, doing it the way your grandma taught you,
or if you have just started knitting...this class is for you. Kristin
will show you some amazing time savers, great tips for a professional
look every time, and how to fix some of those frustrating mistakes!
Come learn why "Stitch markers are your friends"!
Materials:
Your choice of yarn
Corresponding needles for yarn,
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Beginning
Knit with Tasha Miller Griffith
Come on...it's
time to learn how to knit! This 3-hour class is for adults and teens.
We will start from the very beginning, and learn cast on, knit and purl
stitches, and binding off. We'll cover basic concepts, common mistakes,
and pattern variations using just knit and purl. You will make a scarf
and begin a hat, all in just 3 enjoyable lessons.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
Size 8 or 9 needles
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Mobius
Cowl with Patti Laird-Martin
Another
exciting project using the Mobius technique from Cat Bordhi's A Second
Treasury of Magical Knitting book. This is an advanced Intermediate
class and intended to be taken after completing the Mobius Scarf class.
This one will be lots of fun!
Materials:
Worsted or bulky weight yarn
Corresponding needle in 40" circular
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Knitting HELP! with Tasha Miller Griffith
This is for YOU! Are you stuck on a pattern?
Tasha can help! Bring in your projects that have been on hold because
you just don't know what to do next...or maybe you have forgotten where
you are in the pattern. Whatever it is, it can be fixed!
Materials:
Your project
Yarn for your project
Your pattern
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Winding River Cable Cowl with Toni
Vogel
This pattern uses a reversable cable so that
there is no "wrong side"! It's a gorgeous Cowl, perfect addition to
your wardrobe! A picture of this beauty will be added soon...
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (cashmere), 500 yds
Size 8 needles
Cable needle
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook (size H)
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Design Your Own Hat with Tasha
Welcome to the world of designing your own knitting!
In this class we will take some basic info and as much creativity as
you want to add, and turn it into your very own hat knitting pattern.
You will also be able to use what you learn to alter and create more
patterns. Please note: we won't actually knit anything, instead we will
be focused on the design process.
Materials:
A hat that fits you well (feel free to bring
other hats you like, even if they don't fit)
Sketches, magazine pictures, other knitting patterns you would like
to use
Calculator
Pen and pencil
Toolbox: tape measure, ruler
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Beaded Scarf with Kristin Hansen
How do those beads get into those knits? Kristin
will show you, not just one, not just two, but...three techniques to
add beads to your fabulous scarf.
Materials:
Coming shortly...
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet hook
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Swirl Shawl by Jojoland with Kristin
Kristin wore this amazing shawl to our first Preview Night, and it stole the show! Everyone wanted to know what yarn she used and how the heck she got those gorgeous swirls to knit up so perfectly...now, she is going to show you how! This is an intermediate class.
Materials:
5 balls Jojoland "Melody" yarn
Size 3 double-point needles
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape
measure, scissors, crochet hook
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Heels & Toes with
Kristen Hansen
Lets explore all those cast on
options for toe-up socks. Once we get the toes worked and the foot,
when which heel? Short row, Dutch heel? We'll also explore the options
for heels. Students should bring their favorite sock needles (dpns or
circs), yarn, and tool kit. We'll just be working toes, very small foot,
and then heels. Written instructions will be provided for all the cast
ons and heels discussed.
Materials:
Sock yarn
Your favorite sock needles (dpns or circs)
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Mosaic Knitted Tam with
Kristen Hansen
Learn Mosaic Knitting! Add color
to your knitting without the usual fuss of stranding, intarsia or duplicate
stitching. We'll work a long swatch using a mosaic knitting chart, and
then follow the pattern instructions to turn the swatch into a tam.
Students will learn to read a mosaic knitting chart.
Materials:
Yarn
Your favorite needles
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook
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Mother's Day Market Bag
with Pat Hughes
Come take a class with your mom for Mother's Day! We will be knitting
a market bag, it's easy, fun AND practical! What a great way to spend time with your mom!
Materials:
1 skein each of five colors of
yarn (approx 105 yds each)
Size 9 and 8, 29" circular needles
One pair size 4 needles
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook (size G)
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Beginning Lace Knitting
with Pat Hughes
This is a great first-time lace
knitting project! Learn how to read a chart to create beautiful delicate
lace-work!
Materials:
Lace weight yarn (approximately
320 yds)
Size 4-6 needles
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook (size G)
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Crochet Diamond Lace
Scarf with Susan Jeffers
This class
will teach intermediate crocheters to make a lovely lace weight scarf/shawl,
perfect for a spring or summer evening on the town.
Materials:
Lace weight yarn
Crochet hook
Toolbox: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, crochet
hook (size G)
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