2008 Classes

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We offer classes in beginning knitting and beginning crochet several times each year.

Knitting

Olympic Shrug

Let Natalie show you how to create this lovely shrug in cotton.  It is the perfect project to work on while watching the Olympics.   Class will meet 6:30 pm. – 8 pm. Tuesdays August 5 and August 12.

Basic Socks

Have you wanted to try to knit socks? Have you wanted to try some of the fun self striping sock yarns? Then this is the class for you. The socks will be knit from the cuff down using a basic pattern. Three methods for knitting socks (and knitting in the round) will be demonstrated in the first class: four double pointed needles, two circular needles, and magic loop using one long circular needle. Supplies: 400 yards of fingering/sock weight yarn (gauge 7 or 8 stitches per inch). Size 1, 2 or 3 needles: if you knit loosely or want a firm knit for your sock select size1, if you knit tightly select size 3. Select four double pointed needles or 2 24" circular needles (with smooth joins where the needle is attached to the cable) or one 32" or 40" circular needle for the magic loop. If you want to knit 2 socks at once you will need to chose either 2 circulars or magic loop and you will want longer needles (32" inch for 2 circulars and 40 inch for magic loop.) Class times: Tuesdays Sept. 9 and Sept. 23 from 6:30 to pm. A third class will be held later to cover turning the heel and picking up the gusset. Cost of first 2 classes: $30.00. Taught by Judy

Multidirectional Scarf Sweater

Make this sweater in strips using the multidirectional scarf pattern. Bring a sweater that fits you the first night to measure or plan to have your measurements taken. The pattern will be created for your personal size needs. The sweater can be knit in Noro Kureyou, Noro silk garden, Noro silk garden DK, Noro Tayio, Noro matsuri or Plymouth Boku. Supplies: size 7 or 8 needles. For a medium size sweater you will need 1500 yards of worsted weight yarn (14 balls of Silk garden, 15 balls Boku), 1700 yards of DK weight (13 balls of silk garden DK). Cost: $45.00. Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Sept. 30 and Oct. 7. Final class will cover completing the neck shaping and will be scheduled later. Taught by Judy

Open crochet night

Come and join us on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Beginners to advanced welcome. Come and crochet and share your projects. This is your special night.

Beginning Crochet

Learn the basics of crochet and make a simple washcloth. In the first class session you will learn chain stitch, single crochet and keeping an even tension. In the second class session you will make a flower and learn crocheting in the round and using single, half double and double crochet and slip stitch. Supplies: Size G crochet hook and 1 ball of Peaches and Cream (cotton worsted weight). After you complete the first class session you are welcome to attend open crochet night. Cost of the workshop will be $25.00 (materials extra). Taught by Judy