Summer 2009
MAY, JUNE, JULY,  AUGUST

HATS ON!
Toni McDermott
Monday   May 4, 18 & June 8
6:30pm – 8:30pm
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   May 5, June 2 & 30
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
Tuesday   May 5, 12, 19 & 26
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.

BEGINNING KNITTING
Cleary Donovan
Wednesday   May 6, 13, 20 & 27
6:30pm – 8:30pm
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.

ICELANDIC/LOPI SWEATER FINISHING CLASS
Sherie Bertlesen
Thursday   May 7 & 21
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$25.00
Do you need to sew and cut your steek for your Icelandic cardigan?  Did you reach a trouble spot and get stuck?  Or do you just need the motivation of a class to help you get your sweater finished?  This class is specifically designed for previous Icelandic sweater students.

FINISHING CLASS
Toni McDermott
Sunday   May 10, June 14 & 28
12:30pm – 3:30pm
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.

BEGINNER SOCKS
Cleary Donovan
Sunday   May 10, 17, 31 & June 7
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.

LACE SMOKE RING
Toni McDermott
Monday   May 11, June 1 & 15
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Intermediate
$35.00
Learn how to knit a lace smoke ring using a traditional pattern.  Ring will be worked on circular needles with fingering weight yarn.  In addition to a written pattern, Toni will provide a chart and explain how to use it efficiently.  Although students need some knitting experience, they do not need experience in knitting lace. 

COLORFUL CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
Toni McDermott
Sunday   May 17, June 7 & 21
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Every year numerous knitters come into the store in search of Christmas stocking patterns.  Toni has found a colorful, simple pattern that yields wonderful Christmas stockings.  Stockings can be knit out of worsted weight yarn such as Cascade 220, Brown Sheep or Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece.  The stockings are not felted.  It is not necessary to know how to knit socks in order to take the class.  The stockings are intended to be decorative and don’t need to fit an actual foot.  Toe and heel elements are simplified and easy to work. 

HOOKED ON CROCHET
Sharon Swieter
Tuesday   June 2, 16, July 7
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$45.00
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.

MY FIRST SWEATER
Cleary Donovan
Wednesday   June 3, 10, 17 & 24
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$55.00
This is the perfect class for those who have done a scarf or hat and want to try a real sweater.  You will learn how to:
          Read a pattern
          Knit a sweater from the top down
          Choose the right yarn
          Calculate and adjust gauge
          Knit in the round
          Various increases
          Finishing a project
The sweater is a CHILD’S sweater but don’t be put off if you don’t have a youngster in mind.  This project uses only 3-4 skeins of yarn and works up quickly so you really can complete it in a month.  The skills you learn will help you feel confident to then try an adult project.

SOCK SUMMER CAMP
Toni McDermott
Sunday   June 14, 28 & July 12
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Beginning Sock experience necessary
$35.00
During the spring a knitter asked if we were having summer camp.  What a good idea!  Let’s go t camp on socks.  Bring examples of socks you have knit and discuss their pros and cons.  If there is a type of sock you want to try but have been reluctant to start, this is your chance.  We will work on socks for three sessions fielding questions and problems as they occur.  This is a chance to expand your sock repertoire and improve your sock fitting and knitting technique.

BEGINNING KNITTING
Cleary Donovan
Wednesday   July 1, 8, 15 & 22
6:30pm – 8:30pm
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.

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