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If class is  cancelled, you may transfer to another class, receive a store credit or refund.  If YOU want to cancel out of a class, you MUST DO SO at least 1 WEEK prior to start date, or refund will not be given.  Students receive a 10% discount on yarn between class dates.  If you plan to purchase a yarn that is "hanked",  please come early so we con help you roll it into a ball get to class on time.
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   classes       winter 2012

try something new ... and maybe it’s time to do something

for yourself  ...  it's always best to start at the beginning  ...

 

WEAVING - FLOOR LOOM  with BARBARA HEATH
5 WEDNESDAYS  FEB 15 - MAR 14   6-7:45pm  $60 
Beginners and continuing weavers.  Everything you need to 
know from beginning to end of your project.  Learn to calculate 
warp and weft, thread loom, read patterns, make fringe or 
headers.  Make one piece or multiples.  We have 2 rug looms 
[2 & 4 harness] which you must request at registration.  
There are 5-22" 4-harness, 2-36" 4-harness and 1-36" 8-harness 
looms.  You may work on your loom any time during regular store hours.

 TUESDAY KNITS  with Nancy $60       
6 TUESDAYS  FEB 21 - MAR 27   6-7:45pm  6 weeks
THURSDAY KNITS with Nancy $60 6 THURSDAYS  FEB 23 - MAR 29  6-7:45pm 6 weeks BEGINNERS - TUESDAY or THURSDAY
     With 2 skeins of worsted weight [5sts/in, 2 different colors], and a pair of 14" #US7 needles, you learn to read a pattern,  knit,
     purl, increase, two color knitting, decrease, bind off and sew
     seams while making a hat that fits.  INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED - TUESDAY or THURSDAY Choose your own project and receive expert guidance on reading
     patterns, fit, fiber choices, finishing and handknitting techniques.
FABULOUS FELTED SLIPPERS - with LORI $35 3 SATURDAYS  FEB 18, 25, MAR 3 10:30a-12:30 Double sole super warm and soft, slip on felted slippers (clogs?).  Made in double strand worsted weight (Galway suggested), with #13 circulars in 24" and 16".  Skills required:  cast on, knit, purl. Acquired skills:  short row shaping, 3 needle bind-off, picking up stitches, confidence! Sized for children through men's large.  You choose.

you'll need a tapestry needle,

stitch markers, scissors, pencil and note paper for

any class you take, but above all have a good time!


KNIT-TOGETHER
SUNDAY
s 1-4pm
         
 COME AND JOIN THE FUN
         knit, commune, laugh, learn, discuss  pattern language,
         problems of the day, pick up dropped stitches and maybe
         a few new friends.
         work on your project, complete one (yea!) or find
         something new.  staff always on hand to help.

BEGINNING KNITTING   - with LORI $35
3 WEDNESDAY evenings  FEB 22, 29 MAR 7  6-7:45pm
The short course - learn to KNIT and make a beret, round hat or scarf.
The scarf is straight knitting or knit and slipped stitches.   You will need
#10 or #10.5 circular or straight needles and 2 skeins of Galway Chunky.
Make a hat and learn shaping with increases and decreases.  You will
need 1 skein Galway Chunky and #9 or #10 16" circular and doublepoints.

2 SOCKS on 2 CIRCS
   - with LOUISE $35
3 SATURDAYmornings  MAR 10, 24, APR 7 10:30a-12:30p
(3 SESSIONS OVER 5 WEEKS). 
 Make a PAIR of TOE-UP socks all at once. 
When you bind off you are finished.  No 2nd sock syndrome!  [this technique
also works grandly for mittens, sleeves, hats, all that tube stuff]  Worsted
weight yarn is suggested for the class to make a pair of boot or hiking weight
socks. You need 2 circular needles, same diameter [US #4-5-or 6,whatever
gives YOU a good tight gauge with worsted.  24" length has been the most
favored length]  It is most important to have SMOOTH cable connections
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2 MITTS on 2 CIRCS   - with LOUISE $35
SAME IDEA, DIFFERENT APP!
3 SATURDAY afternoons  MAR 10, 24, APR 7    1pm-3pm
(3 SESSIONS OVER 5 WEEKS). 
 Make a PAIR of top-down MITTENS all at
once.  Worsted weight yarn is suggested.  You need 2 circular needles, same
diameter [US #5-6o r 7, whatever gives YOU the fabric you want for mittens
in worsted].  Also explore other uses for 2 circs - 2 sleeves at the same time,
top down or cuff-up, hats, all round stuff.  This is an incredibly versatile technique.!

BABY SWEATER - with Lauren $35
3 WEDNESDAYS MAR 29, APR 7, 14  6-7:45pm
Solve the mystery of sweater knitting on a junior size!
Make a top down baby pullover with Encore worsted (very soft, machine
washable and dryable - gently of course - 25% wool/75%acrylic - the
perfect yarn for gifts).  6, 12, 18 and 24 month sizes.  16" circular size
US #9 or #8 (depending on your gauge) and doublepoints to match. 
(1 ball encore for 6mos, 2 balls for 12 mos)  Encore available in solids,
heathers and Colorspun. 


OTHER CLASSES to be scheduled - basic socks on doublepoints, 4 needle
mittens, shortrow and finishing workshops. 
Looking for something else?  Let us know www.yarnstore@fastmail.fm.
 
 

more classes to be posted as available