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Come take one of our classes with our talented, experienced, and fun instructors! Call or stop by the shop to sign up for a class. Materials list will be provided upon sign-up and payment. Class Cancellation policy: please notify us at least one week prior to class for a refund.   We will issue an in store credit to your account, no refund will be given if cancelled the week of class.  All classes have a minimum of 3 students per class.

SUMMER WORKSHOPS!

Correcting Mistakes - One 2-hour Session: Learn to correct and identify twisted stitches, dropped stitches, incomplete stitches, avoid creating an extra stitch at the edge of a row, and “un-knit” one stitch at a time or several rows. This class is hands on - you will be making and then correcting mistakes.


The Knitting Doctor is in! If you're having problems with a knitting or a crochet project and need some help, the Doctor (Vic England) will be available through the shop. There is a fee based on $20/hour. This fee is negotiable depending on the help needed. Don't miss this opportunity to get those projects completed!  Call to arrange a time.

Learn to Knit Cables - One 3 hour Workshop
If you are hesitant to try cables join us for a one day workshop and go home feeling ready to conquer your next cabling project.  We will learn to read/understand patterns and charts while practicing a variety of the patterns. 
Materials Required:  Worsted Weight Yarn (light color wool), cable needle, and appropriate knitting needle (size 7 or 8).

Needle Felting Workshop - One 3 hour Workshop
Come have some fun and join me for a needle felting project and expand your fiber love.  We will work on a small project and learn how to expand the use of a variety of fibers with our finished garments. 
Material Kit Cost: TBA

Beginning Knitting - Two 1½-hour Sessions: Conquer the basics in these two sessions where you will learn the long-tail cast on (CO), knit (K) stitch, purl (P) stitch, yarn over (YO), a knit decrease (K2tog), and how to bind off (BO).  You will go home practicing your knit stitch while making your first scarf. 
Material required:  Worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles for your first knitted scarf project.
 

Blocking Demonstration - One 1-hour Session:  Learn the why, what and how to properly block knitted and crocheted garments.  Deb will demonstrate both wet and steam blocking and will show knitted items before and after blocking.  See what a difference blocking can make to your handmade treasures!

Beginning Socks on Two Circular Needles - Three 1-1/2 hour Sessions:
Using the same patterns as in the Beginning Socks (Double-pointed needles) class, you will learn to make socks using two circular needles.  For more information, see class description for Beginning Socks (Dbl-pt socks).

Materials needed:  Patterns (choose one):  Knitting Pure & Simple, Beginner Socks (Woman),  Easy Children's Socks or Men's Heavy Weight Boot Sock.  Yarn:  Amount and weight specified in pattern to achieve gauge.  Needles:  1- 16" circular and 1-24" circular needle in size specified in pattern to achieve gauge and locking stitch markers.

Mari's Class

Intro to Fair Isle - Two 2 hour Sessions: 
This class will introduce you to the art of fair isle knitting. The instructor will be demonstrating the two color technique as well as reading fair isle charts and graphs. Then it's your turn. We will supply an assortment of different patterns to choose from, from mittens and hats to hand bags with your worsted weight yarn and either circular or double pointed needles. We will learn how to turn under the hem, increasing and decreasing in pattern and finishing our projects. This is a great class to take if you plan on taking Vicky England's fair isle baby sweater class. 
 

Karen's Class

Pearl Buck Spring Jacket Class - Three Session in Person & online progress/help

Are you ready for something new?  Join Karen J. in knitting a Pearl Buck Spring Jacket from the Best of Interweave book (also found in the Interweave Winter 2005 issue).  This class will meet in person as well as having a Yahoo Group set up to share your progress with each other.  Karen will be available to answer your questions as you progress via class or online.  This is a beautiful jacket that will look amazing on just about everyone no matter your body type. The jacket pattern is suitable for advanced beginners as well as challenging enough for those of you who knit every day.

Michelle's Classes

Vic's Classes


My First Baby Sweater – - Three 1 1/2-hour Sessions: Tired of scarves? Learn very basic sweater construction techniques with a simple baby sweater pattern created by Vic England. Requires a knowledge of the knit stitch, increase stitch (knit into the front and back of a stitch), and bind off. 

Materials needed: 4-50g skeins Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino or comparable yarn, 16-24” US 4 circular or straight needles and Knits by Vic, Inc. – My First Baby Sweater pattern. Pattern will be provided at first class. 
Preparation: For the first class please bring a knitted 4” x 4” swatch with the yarn you will be using. For Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino yarn, cast on 25 sts and work in garter stitch until swatch measures 4”, then bind off. 
 
Lace Baby Hat and Booties - Three 1 1/2-hour Sessions: Get ready for those spring babies! Knit a baby hat and booties with simple lace stitches using a pattern created by Vic England. 
Materials needed: 2-50g skeins Classic Yarns – Cashsoft Baby DK, US 5 and 6 circular (20”-24”) or straight needles and US 5 doublepoint needles, and Knits by Vic, Inc. – Lace Baby Hat and Booties pattern. Pattern will be provided at first class. 


Fair Isle 101 - Six 1 1/2-hour Sessions: Learn the artistic, inventive, and beautiful craft of Fair Isle knitting. You will use a pattern created by Vic England. This child or bear-sized sweater will be completed by the last class so you can learn everything you need to know to make an adult-sized sweater (i.e., design and finishing). Techniques taught include: Two-handed knitting, adding/changing colors, knitting increases in pattern, Fair Isle pattern reading, ripping out stitches in Fair Isle knitting, steeks, and Fair Isle finishing. Knitting experience is a requirement for this class. Basic knitting skills will not be covered.


Beginning Socks - Three 1 1/2 - hour Sessions:  Learn the basics of sock knitting by creating a small practice sock using worsted weight yarn, US size 6 double point needles, and pattern provided free of charge.  Optionally, knit a basic ribbed sock using fingering weight sock yarn, size 2.25 mm double pointed needles and Knits by Vic, Inc - Basic Rib Sock pattern ($5 charge).

Techniques taught:  Knitting socks with double-pointed needles.  Additionally, knitting socks with 2-circular needles and 1-circular needle with be demonstrated.

Materials needed:  Any worsted weight yarn (preferably a light, solid color) purchased from Woolen Treasures, US size 6 - 4/5 double-point needles, and pattern provided free of charge at the first class.
Optional Materials:  100g of any fingering weight sock yarn, 2.25 mm 4/5 double-pointed needles, and Knits by Vic, Inc - Basic Rib Sock pattern purchased at Woolen Treasures.

Homework:
For the first class, please make a gauge swatch using a minimum of 20 sts using the required needles (worsted weight = US 6 needles or fingering weight sock yarn = 2.25 mm needles) for at least 3”. 
 

Wendy's Classes

Beginning lace-knitting -  3 sessions of 1½ hours each
This lovely lace pattern can be made in laceweight yarn for an airy, ethereal scarf or in fingering weight (sock weight) yarn for a more substantial, warmer scarf.  The pattern is beautiful, but also simple to memorize, so it goes pretty quickly.  The airier laceweight scarf is just a bit more challenging than the fingering weight one, but both are intermediate level knitting.

Materials:  laceweight or fingering weight yarn, approx. 400-450 yds; needles (straight or circular) US size 7 or 8 (or whatever you need to get gauge); stitch markers (I use small locking-type); 10 yds. of smooth, thin yarn for a provisional cast on; small crochet hook (size H or so) for provisional cast-on, Fiber Trends Pattern.

Prerequisites:  Must be comfortable knitting and purling. 

Socks 101 - Basic Socks on 4 or 5 Needles - Three 1½-hour Sessions: Learn a method of making your own socks using double-pointed needles. Pattern and instructions provided. You'll learn short row shaping, picking up stitches, and Kitchener stitch. 

Prerequisites: Must be able to work long tail or knitted (cable) cast on, knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, slip stitch. Please work a 4"x4" gauge swatch with your chosen yarn and needles. We can do this in class if you don't understand, but you'll have more time to work on your socks if we don't have to take the time. 

Entrelac Purse - Two 1 1/2 hour Sessions: This fun purse in two sizes is a great way to learn entrelac knitting.  (See sample in shop) You'll learn how to do the Entrelac technique and brush up on knitting and crochet stitches, if necessary.  Please ask us about needle sizes and yardage for your preferred size.

Prerequisites:  Students must be able to cast on, knit, purl and crochet basics.

Socks 202 - Three 1½-hour Sessions: If you've already made a pair of socks on double-pointed needles and want to learn more, take this class. These socks have little cables down the back extending into the heel.

Prerequisites: Must have made at least one pair of socks, preferably with heel flap and gusset,
and be able to handle dpns. Please work a gauge swatch before class starts so you know what size
needles to use as we won't have time during class to figure gauge.

Felted Clogs - Three 1½-hour Sessions: Back by popular demand, these advanced beginner level
slippers are knitted in class, then felted at home in your washing machine. You'll learn how to increase and decrease.

Prerequisites: This class requires that students be able to cast on, knit, and purl.

Mittens - Three 1 1/2 hour Sessions:  Here's your chance to learn to make basic mittens.  What a wonderful Christmas gift this will make.  You'll learn how to knit in the round and increase and decrease using double pointed needles.

Prerequisites: Beginning Knitting (cast on, bind off, knit & purl)

Lisa's Classes

2 Socks from the Toe Up Using 1 Circular Needle - Two 1 1/2-hour Sessions: Have you ever made one sock using double-pointed needles? The needle kept falling out, and when you were done, you STILL had to make the second sock? With this class, you will learn how to make both socks at the same time so when you're done with one, you're done with both. And, with one circular needle, it never falls out! Previous sock experience is required for this class. Students must be able to knit, purl, increase, decrease, and do long-tail cast-on. 

Materials needed: Pattern provided by Lisa Kent; 100 gms of sock weight yarn from Woolen Treasures; 32" or 40" long circular needle in US size 1 or 2 (whichever to obtain gauge); 4 small stitch holders (safety pin type works well); Needle for weaving in ends; Make a swatch to establish gauge before class: 7 stitches/inch in stockinette stitch (K on RS, P on WS)
 

Learn to Knit Continental-Style - One 1-1/2 hour session:
Do you "throw" the yarn with your right hand?  Have you seen others carry the yarn in their left hand?  Have you always wanted to learn how to knit that way?  Now you can. Some advantages to Continental Knitting:  knit faster, knit two colors at the same time, less stress on your hands due to smaller movements.  Learn to knit, purl and knit two colors in the same row Continental-Style.

Materials needed:  2 balls of different-color, same weight yarn; one set of appropriate-sized needles.  Prerequisite:  Must already know how to knit.

Claudette's Classes
 

Beaded Bolero Jacket - Three 1-1/2 hour Sessions:
Come and learn to do a beautiful garment with beads and learn the tricks of the trade from Ann.  Ann is a designer for Brown Sheep Yarn Company and is gracious enough to guide you through her incredible jacket with ease and wit.  You will learn to add beads, pickup stitches, wrap and turn and much more with this lovely funny lady.

Materials needed:  Brown Sheep pattern, Prairie Silk or Lamb's Pride yarn, Beads, Size 8 needles (or size to obtain gauge), crochet hook, markers and scrap yarn.

Go Everywhere Beaded Shell - Two 1-1/2 hour Sessions:
Be prepared for our Hot Summers with this elegant looking beaded shell.  Ann will guide you through the process of knitting with beads and shaping of the armholes and neck.  Stitches you will use are knit, purl, SSK, & SSP. 

Material needed:  Brown Sheep pattern, Cotton Fleece, Beads, Size 5, 4, & 3 needles (or size to obtain gauge), and stitch holders.
 

Seed Stitch Vest - Beginner - Three 1-1/2 hour Sessions:
A wonderful beginner vest that will work with purl and knit stitches to create a first sweater piece without the worry of putting in sleeves.  Ann has been knitting for many years and she will have you knitting away with ease.

Materials needed:  Brown Sheep Serendipity Tweed USED DOUBLE, pattern,
Size 11 (8mm) 24" circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 11 (8mm) 1 double pointed needle
Stitch markers and holders.

 

Patti's Class

Modular Knitted Spring/Summer Top - Three 2 hour Sessions:
Join Patti for her fun modular "Heartbeat Sweater" and have a great top ready to wear for this Spring and Summer.  You will learn the modular technique, three-needle bind off and guidance through charts/pattern to achieve a classic top.  These patterns are wonderful to knit up in any of our yarns and there is a big range of sizes.  

Materials needed: Just One More Row pattern, appropriate yarn and needles, along with basic notions available at Woolen Treasures.

Lorraine's Class