Tuesday, October 11, 2011

October and November Class Schedule!


**Saturday classes must be reserved ahead of time and paid in advance. Class fees are non refundable or transferrable. Some classes include materials in the cost. A 10% discount will be given on class materials purchased and all yarn purchases the day of your class.**

Tuesday and Thursday night project classes.
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Every Tuesday and Thursday of every month
$10 per person

These classes are designed to be open classes for whatever you would like to learn! Bring in your own project that you are working on or come in and choose something new and challenging! If you run in to a problem or have a technique you would like to learn, then come join us on a Tuesday or Thursday and have 2 hours of teaching and practicing time. It’s a great way to socialize, meet new people and just have a few fun hours to unwind!



Grafting and finishing!
Saturday October 22
11:00 am to 1:00pm
$20 per student
**Homework!!**

In this class we will discover all the tips and tricks to bringing your knitting to the next level! Your finishing and grafting techniques are what make a huge difference in your knitting and make you go from beginner to pro! We will cover kitchener stitch and mattress stitch on different sample squares using notes and my expertise to guide you through the process!

*Homework* - using any sized needles and yarn
Please complete 4 stocking stitch squares about 4 inches by 4 inches.
Please complete 2 stocking stitch squares that have not been cast off about 4 by 4 inches
Please complete 2 garter stitch squares about 4 by 4 inches.


Thrum mitts!
Saturday October 29
11:00am to 1:00pm
$20 per student
** Kit for class $23.20**

In this class we will discover the fun of thrumming! Using wool rovings and yarn we will begin thrum mitts while discussing the best techniques to "thrum" and get that lovely fluffy look on the inside of your mitts while avoiding the clown sized oven mitt look! Its very fun and very easy! These mitts make fantastic gift ideas!


Basic Cables!
Saturday November 5
11:00am to 1:00pm
$20 per student
**kit for class $12.50**

In this class we will discover the basics of turning cables! Cables are incredibly fun to work in to your knitting- it makes it interesting and there are so many quick easy projects you can complete with them! We will be working on a set of fingerless gloves using a simple cable twist. These gloves make quick, easy and affordable christmas gift ideas! If you feel like you can hack this then check out the next class for more advanced cables!


More advanced cables!
Saturday November 12
11:00am to 1:00pm
$20 per student

In this class we will learn more advanced cables and look at different types of cables ie. braided cables, horseshoe cables, vine cables and a few more. We will look at different projects that can be done using these techniques and will work on simple samle squares to get the idea of how to cable using these techniques. Once broken down, cables become very easy and with a little bit of guidance... you can become a master!


Magic loop!
Saturday November 19
11:00am to 1:00pm
$20 per student

In this class we will discover how to work in the round using just one long circular needle and we will discover the benefits of this method as opposed to using double pointed needles! This method can and will replace anything you do with dpn's and once you try it... you'll never go back! It is so easy to learn and to become addicted to! We will work on a few practice pieces using scrap yarns and circular needles that are at least 32 inches long! It will change your life.


Fair Isle!
Saturday November 26
11:00am to 1:00pm
$20 per student
**kit for class $29.00**

In this class we will discover how to knit using 3 different colours in the lovely form of Fair Isle and Intarsia. Get inspired by a simple bag project and see what you can accomplish! We promise to make this class fun and exciting but you must expect a learning curve and little hard work as well! This course will expand your knitting knowledge like you don't even know!