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These are our current classes. We hope you come! Whatever class you take,
you should have a wonderful time, meet other interesting knitters and have
confidence and skills to hone after the sessions!
Classes are listed by beginning date.
Space is limited to six students at each session so please let me know as
soon as possible if you plan to attend.
Looking forward to knitting with you, and best wishes for a wonderful New
Year,
Anne

Cabled hat (Class Full) |
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Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
First Class: August 21, 2010
Last Class: September 11, 2010
Class Dates: August 21, 28 and September 11, 2010
Number of Classes: 3
Instructor: Katherine Applegate
Cost: $15 per
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Description: This is a 3-part class introducing students to cabled knitting in the round to finish a stunning adult cabled hat.
We will cover knitting in the round, cabled knitting, hat finishing techniques, and making pompoms. Class assumes knowledge of the knit and purl stitch.
Materials needed and available for purchase at the shop are: 16 inch circular needles size US 9, a set of DPNs size 9, a stitch marker, a cable needle, and a tapestry needle. Yarn needed is about 150 yds of chunky yarn or 300 yds of DK yarn (that will be held double throughout). There are two finished examples in the shop made with alpaca yarn to view. |
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Start your first sweater (Class Full) |
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Day: Saturday
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
First Class: August 28, 2010
Last Class: October 23, 2010
Class Dates: 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23
Number of Classes: 5
Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski
Cost: $15 per
class ($75 total) |
Description: Learn the skills you need to start your first sweater - from pattern and yarn selection to gauge, sweater sizing and pattern reading. Please bring a sweater that fits you well to the first class for sizing information. It is expected that materials for this class will be purchased at the shop. |
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2 Color Knitting with Isager Designs (Class Full) |
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Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
First Class: August 31, 2010
Last Class: November 16, 2010
Class Dates: Aug 31, Sept 7, 21, Oct 5, 19, Nov 16, 2010
Number of Classes: 6
Instructor: Nancy Cavender
Cost: $15 per
class ($90 total) |
Description: Join us for 6 classes of fun and intrigue, and knit one of these colorful designs - either Isager's Star (Inca Knits) or Summer in Tokyo (Japanese Inspired Knits). We will play with color choice, and practice various methods for holding the 2 yarns. We will also address trapping, joining yarns, steeks, and seaming. The first class will begin early in order to spend time in the shop selecting yarn/colors - please read through your pattern before
then, and come with questions!
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Elizabeth Zimmerman Adult Surprise Jacket (Class Full) |
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Day: Sunday
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
First Class: September 5, 2010
Last Class: November 21, 2010
Class Dates: September 5, 12, 26, October 10, 17, and November 21, 2010
Number of Classes: 6
Instructor: Nancy Cavender
Cost: $15 per
class ($90 total) |
Description: We will be using Elizabeth Zimmerman's classic pattern to knit a garter stitch adult-sized jacket. Please read through the pattern before our first class. We will spend the first hour of the first class in the store, selecting yarn(s) for the jacket. Then we will head into the classroom to discuss the pattern and to begin making swatches.
Knitting skills we will address include: different methods for casting on, determining gauge, how to pick up a dropped stitch when knitting garter stitch, adjusting a pattern to the weight of yarn you choose, seaming, adding an I-cord trim.
The seesions are spread out to give you time to complete the knitting. |
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Magic Loop Socks from the toe up Saturday morning (5 spaces left) |
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Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
First Class: September 11, 2010
Last Class: October 23, 2010
Class Dates: September 11, 25, October 9 and 23,2010
Number of Classes: 4
Instructor: Marion Felts
Cost: $20 per
class ($80 total) |
Description: Perhaps you've seen someone using the "Magic Loop" technique and you thought it would be fun to try - here is your chance. Marion has been knitting socks using the magic loop and won't make them any other way now! Come learn the "magic". Supplies (long circular, sock yarn, Magic Loop booklet) all available for purchase at the shop. |
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Brioche stitch (cabled) reversible scarf (Class Full) |
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Day: Sunday
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
First Class: September 12, 2010
Last Class: September 12, 2010
Class Dates: September 12, 2010
Number of Classes: 1
Instructor: Ivy Wingate
Cost: $20 per
class ($20 total) |
Description: This is one beautiful scarf, completely reversible and cabled - knitted in worsted weight. Come join Ivy for a quick tutorial on how to make this cabled scarf. |
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Beginning knitting Sundays this fall (6 spaces left) |
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Day: Sunday
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
First Class: September 19, 2010
Last Class: October 17, 2010
Class Dates: September 19, October 3 and 17, 2010
Number of Classes: 3
Instructor: Ivy Wingate
Cost: $15 per
class ($45 total) |
Description: Beginning knitting will introduce you to yarn, gauge, casting on, two basic stiches: knit and purl, and binding off. The introductory knitting project will be a scarf - with knit and purl you will be able to create a 'sampler' scarf with several stiches to add to your tool box. This will also be a good class for those who want to refresh their skills. Materials available for purchase at the shop. |
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Magnificent Mitten class (3 spaces left) |
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Day: Sunday
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
First Class: October 31, 2010
Last Class: November 14, 2010
Class Dates: October 31, November 7 and 14, 2010
Number of Classes: 3
Instructor: Ivy Wingate
Cost: $28 per
class ($84 total) |
Description: In this class you will learn colorwork, "invisible" thumb, border techniques, chart interpretation, and make the most beautiful mittens in the world. Anna Zilboorgs Magnificent Mittens and Socks" is included in the cost of the class; yarn purchase is additional. We will use about 100 gms each of worsted weight wool in two colors, size 4 or 5 dpns, stitch markers, point protectors, and about 172 3mm silver beads (optional). This is not a class for beginners. |
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Register by phone at 919.423.6265 or using the form below.
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