April 2013 Classes

LACE SKIRT - April 6 - 10:30am -2:00pm - Materials Needed:  The pattern calls for two lace weight yarns held together, I used one strand of Sea Silk and it took two skeins for my size, 3 skeins for larger sizes. Class Fee - $65.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven.  This was the most fun pattern I have knitted in a while.  The lace pattern is a very easy repeat, you can make it longer or shorter by adding or eliminating rows.  I am excited to start my second one.  The picture shows the skirt without the lining, thanks to Joan, the lining will be put in this weekend and I have a beautiful skirt to wear for Easter.   Wouldn't this make an awesome mother's day gift?



Points and Panels Lace Skirt

YH UNIVERSITY  CLASS - April 13 - 10:30am - 2:00pm - In this class we are going to go over binding off, picking up stitches, picking up drop stitches and substituting yarn for a project.  Please bring 2 swatches to class using flat worsted weight yarn and needles appropriate for yarn and bring your imagination! 


MY Skirt - April 20 - 10:30am -2:00pm- Materials Needed:  A MY Skirt Kit or several yarns with a cotton blend equal to approximately 1000-1500 yards and needles to gauge.  Measuring tape is needed, because we are going to take hip and waist measurements.  Class Fee:  $65.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven.  What an absolute fun project and perfect for a nice, comfortable, sassy little summer skirt!  Every row will give your skirt a different look and there will be no two skirts that look alike.  I love this project and need to get my third one finished!  My summer wardrobe is almost complete!!

MY Skirt

 

May 2013 Classes

LET'S MAKE OUR OWN YARN - May 4 - 10:30am to 12:00pm -  Materials Needed - two to three different kinds of yarn Class Fee - $50.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven.  Have a little of this, a little of that, think they won't go together, come on in and take this class to get great ideas how to make a whole new yarn out of other yarns. 


LEARN TO KNIT CONTINENTAL STYLE - May 11 - 10:30am to 12:pm - Materials Needed:  Worsted weight flat yarn and needles appropriate to yarn.  This is the European way of knitting, you hold the yarn in your left hand.  They say it is a faster method, our hands never leave the needles.  You must know how to knit to take this class.  No Charge for this class, it is normally a $30.00 class. 


ENTRELAC SCARF - May 18 - 10:30am to 2:00pm - Materials Needed:  Approximately 450 yards of yarn, needles appropriate for yarn.  Class Fee:  $65.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven.  Love, love, love this method of knitting.  The look is so beautiful, it is not done block by block but all in one piece.  You will learn many new skills in this class.



Entrelac Scarf

 

LACE T SHIRT  - May 25th - 10:30am to 2:00pm - Materials Needed:696 - 1218 yards of a fingering weight yarn, size 2 & 4 needles or needles to gauge. Class Fee:  $65.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven  This is worked in one piece to the armholes, I cord trim for the neckline and sleeves, another wonderful Texas Top! 





Bonita Shirt (Lace T Shirt)



June 2013 Classes

CROCHETED AND KNITTED BOWLS - June 1- 10:30am to 2:00pm - Materials Needed - Approximately 200 yards of a worsted weight, knitting needles or crochet hook 2 sizes smaller that recommended for yarn.  Class Fee - $45.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven.  We all know that crochet or knit isn't just for wearing, come let's see how we can make useful items for our home.






RINGLET TANK WITH CAP SLEEVES - June 8 & 22 - 10:30am - 1:00pm - Materials Needed:  738yds- 1100 yds for the largest size.  This tank goes from size 31 1/4" bust to 52 1/2" bust.

Ringlet Tank

Class Fee - $65.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven.  I am using Setanova for the shop sample.  This is a wonderful silk/cotton blend that is just perfect for our hot Texas summers. The stitch gauge is 22 stitches over 4" on a US 5.  The detail on the front makes the tank look classy and comfortable.  The cap sleeves are shaped with short rows and are an extension of the front and back.



VORTEX SHAWL - June 22 - 10:30am to 12:00pm - Materials Needed:  Approximately 900 yards of a sock weight yarn.  Class Fee: $45.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven


Vortex Shawl

What a joy this shawl was to make and another FAST project, I have to admit I dreaded the add on border, only to find that it was not only very easy, but much faster than I thought it was going to be.  The sample was made from Universal Yarns Poems Sock.   1 and 1/2 skeins. 



July 2013 Classes

TWO AT A TIME SOCKS - July 13 & 20 - 10:30am to 2:00pm - Materials Needed:  Knitting More Circles around Socks,  two circular needles both the same size, one 16" and one 24", sock yarn.  Class Fee:  $65.00 if materials not bought at Yarn Heaven.  In July, 13 years ago I made my first pair of socks and I have never looked back.  Come find out why there is such a love of sock knitting, no second sock syndrome here, when you are done, you are done with the pair!

KNIT OR CROCHET A CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
July 27 -10:30am to 12:00pm - Materials Needed - approx 400 yards worsted weight yarn
Class Fee - $45.00 if materials not purchased at yarn
What a truly wonderful Chrismas gift that lasts forever!  Over 36 years ago I made one for my best friend and her parents and every year whether they want to not, they think of me at Christmas time if no other time, thanks to their Christmas Tree skirt.