LEARN TO KNIT CONTINENTAL - March 10 - Saturday - 10:30am to 12noon - $30.00 - Materials Needed: Worsted weight regular yarn (no novelty) and US Size 8 needles. Come learn why it is considered to be a faster method of knitting. The yarn is held in your left hand and your hands never leave your needles.
BACK TO BASICS - March 10 - Saturday - 1:oopm to 3:00pm - $30.00 -Materials Needed: two swatches in a solid color worsted weight, cast on 40 stitches and stay in stockinette stitch for 3 years, leave the swatches on your needles.
In this back to basics class we are going to learn to read patterns and charts as well as learn how to pick up dropped stitches.
DUCT TAPE BODY - March 17 - Saturday - $30.00 - Materials Needed - You in a very tight fitting top that you won't mind getting destroyed. We have to cut the tape off of you after you are wrapped. Find out exactly how other people see you, and I bet you look at yourself and your size in a whole new light. Why do we do this? So that you have a mannequin that is exactly your size, when knitting a sweater use the measurements from your mannequin for a perfect fit. Duct tape will be supplied!
BACK TO BASICS (swatches and cables)- March 24 - Saturday - 10:30am to 12:30pm - $30.00 - Materials Needed: Bring to class a swatch of 40 stitches in stockinette stitch and at least 3 inches. In this back to basics we are going to talk and show how to get the correct gauge so that what you make fits. We are going to learn how to do cables. There are lots and lots of different cables and they are easy, once you get started you don't want to STOP!
LET'S DO A LACE SCARF - March 31 - Saturday - 10:30 to 12:30pm - $30.00 - Material Needed: We are going to do a very simple but elegant lace pattern, any lace yarn will do, but for this we recommend one skein of Sea Silk, and US Size 4/5/6 needles. Needle size depends on how loose or tight you knit. Great way to get your feet wet with lace.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
February Classes
Ameilie Knit/Crochet Jacket - Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4 - 10:30am to 2:00pm $65.00 & supplies
Two Socks on Circular Needles - Feb 18 & 25 10:30am to 2:30pm - $65.00 & Supplies
Learn to Line a Purse Class - Feb. 11, Saturday 10:30am to 12:30pm -
Two Socks on Circular Needles - Feb 18 & 25 10:30am to 2:30pm - $65.00 & Supplies
Learn to Line a Purse Class - Feb. 11, Saturday 10:30am to 12:30pm -
Interlude Spring/Summer Cardigan by Chris Bylsma
March 17, 24 & 31 - Saturdays - 10:30am-1pm - $55.00 & Supplies
Supplies Needed: Interlude Pattern
Depending on Size 1000 to 1600 yards of yarn
Yarn Recommended for Project: GGH Scarlett 100% Cotton
GGH Mystic/Cotton/Rayon Mixture
7/8 Buttons
24/29" US Size 6 needle or needle to reach gauge of 5.5 stitches per inch in rib pattern
When Chris did her workshop in our store in October, she had on the most flattering summer weight cardigan. We all admired the sweater and wanted to knit it. Now that the hoidays are over and keeping with my New Year's Resolution to do more Cardigans. This will be our second one of the new year. Perfect for Texas weather or just to have for the inside of our massively air conditioned restaurants. Very feminine and stylish. I can't wait to do this class. A new fun summer cardi!
Purse Lining Class
February 11, 2012 Saturday, 10:30 - 12:30, $25.00
Learn to line a purse in this easy class. Bring a purse you have made and want to line. Additional supplies: 1 yard of fabric and a zipper if you want it to zip close or buttons for a button closure. We recommend a silky type fabric for the inside. We will also learn to put pockets in the purse as well, if you choose.
Learn to line a purse in this easy class. Bring a purse you have made and want to line. Additional supplies: 1 yard of fabric and a zipper if you want it to zip close or buttons for a button closure. We recommend a silky type fabric for the inside. We will also learn to put pockets in the purse as well, if you choose.
Two Socks on Circular Needles
Feb. 18 & 25 - Saturdays - $65.00 & Supplies - Supplies Needed: 2 circular needles one 16" and one 24" either size 2 or Size 1 depending on whether you are a loose or tight knitter. Sock Yarn, Sock Book
Come find out why this is such a popular way to make socks. When you are done, you are DONE! Both the same length, same size and ready to wear when they come off of the needles.
Knitted Hat with Granny Square Band
March 3 - Saturday 10:30-2:30 - $45.00 plus supplies
Another class that you can combine both your crochet and knit skills! Andie loves the hat I made for her! I like it so much I will be doing it again. It is a simple granny square border and then we pick up stitches and do revolving rows of knits than rows of purls. Easy as can be and lots fabulous done. I used one skein of Pashmina, a wonderful wool/cashmere blend. There are many yarns in the store that will work for this pattern.
AMELIE KNIT/CROCHET JACKET
AMELIE KNIT/CROCHET JACKET
- Saturdays - 10:30am - 2:00pm - 3 week class Jan, 21, Jan. 28 & Feb. 4 - $65.00 plus supplies.
What a fabulous class this will be. Knitters and Crocheters in the same class, doing the same jacket with different stitches. I cannot wait to see these jackets comleted. They are knit or crocheted in two pieces, than seamed down the back, and cardigan front (those button bands are my new's years resolution!) You start this jacket at the cuff, work up the arm and down one side of the body up and over the shoulder to the front, start the other side and seam them together. This jacket uses five different stitches, five different kinds of material, five different colors if you choose and is a fast knit or crochet project. You never lose interest. We have as many knitters as crocheters in this class. It is all based on YOUR stitch gauge, in other words you are not trying to match anyone else's gauge. We get many compliments on the store model and I can't wait for my crocheted jacket to have a partner, the knitted version! This class begins Saturday, January 21st!
Friday, January 6, 2012
ENTRELAC Scarf
Supplies - Approximately 400 yards of yarn in a dk weight, self striping yarns make lovely, intertesting scarves. The nicer the yarn, the nicer the scarf looks, your possibilities are endles! You want needles one size large than appropriate for yarn unless you are a loose knitter. If you are a loose knitter, use the needle size the yarn recommends. We will be starting a scarf after we learn the basics, such as; knittting backwards. When you knit backwards it creates a purl stitch without purling. The other way of knitting entrelac (a french word for interwoven fabric) is much more time consuming and labor intensive as every few rows you are turning your work. It is quite additive once you get the hang of it.
Duct Tape Body
Duct Tape is good for every body! Supplies Needed: a tight fitting t shirt that you do not mind being ruined. Duct Tape (which we will supply) stuffing (polyfill/old newspapers), scissors will be supplied> Be prepared for lots of giggling in this class! When you are finished, you will have a perfect mannequin formed to your own body. When knitting your own sweaters you can pin the pieces to your mannequinn to check the fit. I plan on having several at the shop.
January classes
DUCT TAPE BODY - JAN 7, Saturday - 10:30am -12:30pm - $25.00
CONTINENTAL KNIT - JAN 7, Saturday - 1:30pm - 3:00pm - $35.00
ENTRELAC SCARF - Jan 14, Saturday - 10:30am - 2:30pm - $35.00
AMELIE KNIT/CROCHET JACKET - Saturday - 10:30am - 2:00pm 3 week class Jan, 21, 28, & Feb 4 $65.00
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| Amelie Jacket |
TWO SOCKS at a TIME on TWO CIRCULAR NEEDLES - 2 week class - Feb 18 & 25 - Saturday - 10:30am - 2:00pm $65.00
HAT with CROCHETED BAND - MAR 3, Saturday - 10:30am - 3:00pm -$45.00
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| Two at a Time Socks |
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