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Registration begins THURSDAY - January 2, 2020
Saturday Sock Adventure
Janet Hepplewhite
Saturday - January 18, February 22, March 21 & April 11
10:30am – 12:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Join others who love knitting socks. We will share ideas about favorite yarns and patterns. we will explore new needles on the market designed just for knitting socks and various techniques will be shared and explored. New patterns and resources will be shared as well. So, grab a cup of coffee and some sock yarn and join us for a Saturday Sock Adventure.
Saturday - January 18, February 22, March 21 & April 11
10:30am – 12:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Join others who love knitting socks. We will share ideas about favorite yarns and patterns. we will explore new needles on the market designed just for knitting socks and various techniques will be shared and explored. New patterns and resources will be shared as well. So, grab a cup of coffee and some sock yarn and join us for a Saturday Sock Adventure.
Gnome Fun!!
Sally Bennett
Saturday - January 25, February 8 & 15
10:30am – 12:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Sally can not stop knitting gnomes! And after this class, you might be hooked too. Start out with a simple gnome or step up your gnome game with one of the more complex patterns. No matter what you choose, you will be able to learn some fun tips and tricks of how to make it a bit easier along the way. Come get in on the gnome fun!
Saturday - January 25, February 8 & 15
10:30am – 12:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Sally can not stop knitting gnomes! And after this class, you might be hooked too. Start out with a simple gnome or step up your gnome game with one of the more complex patterns. No matter what you choose, you will be able to learn some fun tips and tricks of how to make it a bit easier along the way. Come get in on the gnome fun!
Beginning Knitting
Sally Bennett
Monday - February 10, 17, 24 & March 2
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beginner I
$55.00
Knitting is the perfect winter time hobby…curl up with some cozy yarn by the fire and make something beautiful! In this class students will learn the basics of knitting; casting on, knitting, purling, binding off, and decreasing. This skills will make it possible for you to move into any beginner 2 knitting class you would like.
Monday - February 10, 17, 24 & March 2
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beginner I
$55.00
Knitting is the perfect winter time hobby…curl up with some cozy yarn by the fire and make something beautiful! In this class students will learn the basics of knitting; casting on, knitting, purling, binding off, and decreasing. This skills will make it possible for you to move into any beginner 2 knitting class you would like.
Knitting Essentials
Tamara Benton
Saturday - March 7, 14 & 28
10:30am – 12:30pm
All Levels
$45.00
Whether you have never touched knitting needles or simply need a refresher, this class is guaranteed to advance your knitting skills. Classes will be a combination of actual knitting and lecture/discussion. Topics will include criteria for selecting yarn; reading yarn labels; choosing appropriate needles; knitting with and without patterns; and reviewing terms and abbreviations. Skill levels will determine the knitting segment of the class. Links to legitimate Internet resources will be suggested. Beginners should bring 9" No. 8 straight wooden needles and light colored, worsted weight yarn. If you have some knitting experience, bring your project.
Saturday - March 7, 14 & 28
10:30am – 12:30pm
All Levels
$45.00
Whether you have never touched knitting needles or simply need a refresher, this class is guaranteed to advance your knitting skills. Classes will be a combination of actual knitting and lecture/discussion. Topics will include criteria for selecting yarn; reading yarn labels; choosing appropriate needles; knitting with and without patterns; and reviewing terms and abbreviations. Skill levels will determine the knitting segment of the class. Links to legitimate Internet resources will be suggested. Beginners should bring 9" No. 8 straight wooden needles and light colored, worsted weight yarn. If you have some knitting experience, bring your project.
Sweet Sheep
Sally Bennett
Monday - March 9, 16, 23 & 30
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beginner II
$40.00
This sheep just makes me smile! With the touch of color work (perfect for a first attempt) and sweet face, this is the perfect toy to knit up for anyone who loves whimsy. There is only one seam so finishing is a snap! We will learn tips on color work, small circumference knitting, and embroidery for the face. Come get started on your knitted flock.
Monday - March 9, 16, 23 & 30
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beginner II
$40.00
This sheep just makes me smile! With the touch of color work (perfect for a first attempt) and sweet face, this is the perfect toy to knit up for anyone who loves whimsy. There is only one seam so finishing is a snap! We will learn tips on color work, small circumference knitting, and embroidery for the face. Come get started on your knitted flock.
Beginning Socks
Janet Hepplewhite
Tuesday - March 10, 17 & 24
6:00pm – 8:00pm
All Levels
$35.00
Have you looked at a pair of socks and thought "I could never knit socks"? Now is the time for you to take the leap and learn to knit a basic sock. You will learn about the structure of socks and all the techniques you need to knit your very own socks.....one step at a time. These socks will be top down and you will learn how to use. Or you can choose to use the Magic Loop.
Tuesday - March 10, 17 & 24
6:00pm – 8:00pm
All Levels
$35.00
Have you looked at a pair of socks and thought "I could never knit socks"? Now is the time for you to take the leap and learn to knit a basic sock. You will learn about the structure of socks and all the techniques you need to knit your very own socks.....one step at a time. These socks will be top down and you will learn how to use. Or you can choose to use the Magic Loop.
Simple Series - Cowl
Sally Bennett
Friday - April 3, 10 & 17
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Another class in Sally’s "simple series" here at the Quilt Tree. Every session she will be teaching a class that you can go right into from Beginning Knitting. This sessions class in the series is Cowls….
Ready to start a project? This is the perfect class for you! This simple cowl is quick to knit and very useful for the chilly weather. In this class you will learn how to work in the round, read a pattern, use stitch markers, and we will discuss blocking your work. Grab a gorgeous skein of yarn and get started!
Friday - April 3, 10 & 17
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Another class in Sally’s "simple series" here at the Quilt Tree. Every session she will be teaching a class that you can go right into from Beginning Knitting. This sessions class in the series is Cowls….
Ready to start a project? This is the perfect class for you! This simple cowl is quick to knit and very useful for the chilly weather. In this class you will learn how to work in the round, read a pattern, use stitch markers, and we will discuss blocking your work. Grab a gorgeous skein of yarn and get started!
Pattern Reading Workshop
Sally Bennett
Sunday - April 5
12:30pm – 3:00pm
All Levels
$20.00
K3tbl? Repeat around? Knit even? Reading a knitting pattern can feel like trying to decipher a foreign language at times. Learn a few tricks of key words to look for and what common terms mean to make your pattern reading easier. If you have a particular pattern that is tripping you up, bring it with you so we can make sense of it together.
Sunday - April 5
12:30pm – 3:00pm
All Levels
$20.00
K3tbl? Repeat around? Knit even? Reading a knitting pattern can feel like trying to decipher a foreign language at times. Learn a few tricks of key words to look for and what common terms mean to make your pattern reading easier. If you have a particular pattern that is tripping you up, bring it with you so we can make sense of it together.
Cabled Headband
Sally Bennett
Tuesday - April 7, 14 & 21
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Looking to try something new? Cables are fun and much simpler than they look. In this class we will learn how to work in the round, read a charted pattern, and create basic cables. The headband can be customized for you by making it taller if you wish. This would make a great companion piece to a cowl or pair of mittens.
Tuesday - April 7, 14 & 21
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Looking to try something new? Cables are fun and much simpler than they look. In this class we will learn how to work in the round, read a charted pattern, and create basic cables. The headband can be customized for you by making it taller if you wish. This would make a great companion piece to a cowl or pair of mittens.
Baa-bel Hat
Tamara Benton
Thursday - April 9, 16 & 23
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Intermediate
$40.00
The original Baa-bel hat was designed by Donna Smith for Shetland Wool Week 2015. The pattern has been revised for worsted weight yarn with options for colors and yarn combinations. Instructions and a chart will be provided for the revised hat but anyone wishing to knit from the original pattern can order it from Donna’s Ravelry Store and bring it to class with the required materials. The hat is a good introduction to Fair Isle knitting and provides an opportunity to practice stranding. Also learn Double-start cast-on (very stretchy) and Twisted Rib for the cuff to enhance this fun project.
Thursday - April 9, 16 & 23
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Intermediate
$40.00
The original Baa-bel hat was designed by Donna Smith for Shetland Wool Week 2015. The pattern has been revised for worsted weight yarn with options for colors and yarn combinations. Instructions and a chart will be provided for the revised hat but anyone wishing to knit from the original pattern can order it from Donna’s Ravelry Store and bring it to class with the required materials. The hat is a good introduction to Fair Isle knitting and provides an opportunity to practice stranding. Also learn Double-start cast-on (very stretchy) and Twisted Rib for the cuff to enhance this fun project.
