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getting started |
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Mon., Apr. 12, 19, 26 & May 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. $40 plus mat’ls. |
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Knitting I - Learn the basics – knit, purl, cast on and bind off in a fun and patient atmosphere. We’ll make a useful dishcloth as well as a sampler piece. |
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Mon., May 10, 17 & June 7, 14 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. $40 plus mat'ls. |
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Knitting II -
For knitters who know how to knit and purl. We’ll explore pattern
reading and pattern stitches, learning additional techniques as we go.
Choose from 2 or 3 easy projects. Please come in and select project
in advance. |
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PROJECT CLASSES
PLEASE COME IN AND SELECT MATERIALS IN ADVANCE
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Tue., Apr. 13 & 27, May 11 & 25 (every two weeks) from 6:30 to 8:00. $40 plus mat'ls. |
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Cool Summer Top – An easy pattern for your first knitted garment. Gauge swatch, adjusting measurements, and pattern reading skills will be covered. You can see the pattern at www.chicknits.com/catalog/ribbyshell.html.
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Tue., Apr. 20, May 4 & 18, and June 1 (every two weeks) from 6:30 to 8:00. $40 plus mat'ls. |
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Guided
Knitting - Do you have a pattern you'd like to knit but
want an experienced knitter by your side? You pick the pattern, I
provide the experience. Please come in and discuss project in advance. |
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Hours as above. $10 per session. |
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The Doctor is IN – Have you run into a roadblock? Can’t figure out what the pattern wording means? Come sit in on Guided Knitting on an as-needed basis. Please phone in advance. |
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TECHNIQUE CLASSES
All classes are $15 unless otherwise noted. |
Sat., Apr. 24 and May 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
$20.00 |
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Intro to Crochet – We’ll learn basic crochet techniques to embellish your knitting or whet your appetite for crochet. Bring light colored worsted weight yarn, size 9 needles, and a size G hook. |
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| Sat., May 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
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Intro to Modular Knitting – Sometimes referred to as “domino knitting”, this technique is worked in small pieces with stitches picked up from previous modules. Great for color-changing yarns. Bring 3-4 colors of worsted weight yarn and size 7 or 8 needles |
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Sat., June 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
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Intro. to Fair Isle Knitting –
Incorporate color into your work by alternating two colors in the same row. We’ll cover single-hand and two-hand techniques and basic chart reading. You’ll be ready to tackle the Fair Isle pattern you’ve been wanting! Bring size 8 or 9 needles and two contrasting colors of worsted yarn. |
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SOCIAL KNITTING OPPORTUNITIES |
SIT ‘N STITCH
No agenda, no lesson plan, just inspiration, companionship, help and encouragement. Bring your current project and work alongside whoever
else is there. Every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and/or Friday from 11 am to 1 pm (or thereabouts).
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Knitter’s Night Out
Unwind in the evening with your knitting and great conversation. Held at the
shop between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Come as you are!
FREE!! Wed., May 26 |
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