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classes
winter 2012
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try something new ... and maybe it’s time to
do something
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for yourself ... it's always best
to start at the beginning ...
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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.
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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!
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KNIT-TOGETHER SUNDAYs 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.
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more classes to be posted
as available
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