YARN BRANCH
WINTER 2009
JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH & APRIL

ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN RIB WARMER VEST
Toni McDermott
Tuesday   January 13, 27, February 17 & March 10
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Intermediate
$40.00
Learn a classic knitting pattern developed by the most famous American knitter, Elizabeth Zimmerman.  Toni will supply the pattern in class and will guide you through the process of knitting a garter stitch vest which contains beautiful lines and shaping.  Knit in one piece, the vest does not require any seaming.  Techniques emphasized are short row knitting, applied I cord and shaping.  The class will also contain a liberal sprinkling of Elizabeth Zimmerman knitting philosophy which is basically “knitting without tears”.  No angst will be allowed!

BEGINNING KNITTING
Cleary Donovan
Sunday   January 18, 25, February 1 & 8
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Beginner I
$55.00
In this comprehensive 4-week series you will learn all the basics of knitting.  With guidance and encouragement you will learn to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, read patterns, bind off and finish.  We will introduce you to the various needles, accessories and reference books.  Beginning knitting will give you the skills to progress to washcloths, a basic sweater, socks or felted projects.  Discover how easy and fun knitting can be.

HATS ON!
Toni McDermott
Sunday   January 18, 25 & February 22
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Hats On! By Charlene Schurch is a favorite book of many experienced hat knitters.   The book contains basic patterns for most common shapes of hats.  There are hats using Fair Isle stranding, cables, charts, graphs and a variety of yarn weights.  Knitters can choose whatever hat pattern they want to knit in class and practice whatever technique they want to learn.  Hats will be knit on circular needles.  Toni will emphasize basic hat structure, sizing and tips for hat-knitting success.

FINISHING CLASS
Toni McDermott
Tuesday   January 20, February 24 and March 17
6:30pm – 8:30pm
All Levels
$40.00
The knitting finishing class has evolved into a combination knitting technique and sit-and-knit sessions.  Knitters bring whatever projects they want and as many projects as they want.  We solve specific problems as they present themselves.  Topics typically discussed include casting on and binding off, buttonholes, mattress stitch seams, set in sleeves, picking up stitches, and three needle bind offs.  Handouts and tips are provided throughout the session.  Regain enthusiasm for UFO’s and get them finished.

LEARN TO CROCHET
Sharon Swieter
Wednesday   January 28, February 11, 18, 25
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner I
$55.00
In this in depth 4 week class you will learn the basics of Crochet.  You’ll learn to hold the hook and yarn comfortably, basic stitches, reading instructions, increasing and decreasing and more.  This class will give you the skills to move on to many easy projects on your own.

ICELANDIC YOKE CARDIGAN
Sherie Bertelson
Thursday   January 29, February 19, March 5 & 19
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$50.00
In this class we will make a cardigan that is knit in the round from the bottom up.  We will learn 2 color knitting, how to make a steek and how to cut a sweater knit in the round into a cardigan.  These sweaters are quick to knit using bulky yarn.

FELTED MITTENS
Sherie Bertelson
Tuesday   February 3 & 10
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$30.00
This class will teach the essentials of making a basic mitten and guide you through the felting process.  This is a great class for those who want to learn to knit comfortably using double pointed needles.   Knitters must know how to cast on, knit, increase and bind off.  All other techniques will be taught in class.  Sized for children and adults, felted mittens make great gifts.

ENTRELAC SCARF
Carol Wight Jones
Thursday   February 12 & 19
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Intermediate
$35.00
Unlock the mystery of Entrelac.  Make this beautiful scarf with a luscious yarn.  You will be surprised to learn how easy it is.  You must know how to knit and purl.

TOP DOWN SWEATER
Toni McDermott
Monday   February 16, March 2 & 16
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Learn to knit a seamless sweater from the top down.  Choose yarn weight of worsted, chunky or super chunky.  This class is perfect for beginning sweater knitters, however, you must know how to cast on, knit, decrease, increase and bind off.  All other skills will be taught in class.  This sweater is knit in the round requiring no seaming!  When you’re done you’re done!

BEGINNING KNITTING
Cleary Donovan
Sunday   March 1, 8, 22 & 29
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Beginner I
$55.00
In this comprehensive 4-week series you will learn all the basics of knitting.  With guidance and encouragement you will learn to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, read patterns, bind off and finish.  We will introduce you to the various needles, accessories and reference books.  Beginning knitting will give you the skills to progress to washcloths, a basic sweater, socks or felted projects.  Discover how easy and fun knitting can be.

BEGINNER SOCKS
Cleary Donovan
Sunday   March 1, 8, 22 & 29
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Socks are Cleary’s favorite things to knit.  Everyone wears socks.  Any pair knit will fit someone.  You can use any weight yarn and they are quick to knit – by the time you’re bored, you’ve done a pair.  Also socks include so many techniques like increases and decreases and knitting in the round and short-rowing and the kitchner stitch.  If you’ve made a scarf or hat you can make a sock.

HOOKED ON CROCHET
Sharon Swieter
Wednesday   March 4, 11, 25 & April 8
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$55.00
This is the nest step for those who have completed the Learn to Crochet class who want to expand their skills.   If you need help in reading directions, stuck on a project you’ve started or you just want to learn new stitch patterns come and get the help you need.

  FINISHING CLASS
Toni McDermott
Sunday   March 15, April 19 May 3
3:00pm – 5:00pm
All Levels
$40.00
The knitting finishing class has evolved into a combination knitting technique and sit-and-knit sessions.  Knitters bring whatever projects they want and as many projects as they want.  We solve specific problems as they present themselves.  Topics typically discussed include casting on and binding off, buttonholes, mattress stitch seams, set in sleeves, picking up stitches, and three needle bind offs.  Handouts and tips are provided throughout the session.  Regain enthusiasm for UFO’s and get them finished.

BEADED KNIT SCARF
Carol Wight Jones
Tuesday   March 24 & 31
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Make this beautiful yet simple scarf and learn how to knit beads into your work.  You will learn beaded knitting and beaded fringing techniques.

SMOOTH SOCKS FROM THE TOE UP
Toni McDermott
Sunday   April 19, 26 & May 3
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Intermediate (previous sock-knitting experience as must)
$35.00
Knitters often want to knit socks like the ones on display at The Quilt Tree – sock that fit and wear like “store bought” socks.  This class will teach the skills need to knit these kinds of socks.  Toni will explain and demonstrate short row heel and toe techniques and other skills which lead to neatness and good fit.