Knitting and Crochet Classes

Knitting and Crochet

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Chinese Menu Jacket

Chinese Menu knitting is like Chinese cooking. Instead of chopping veggies, you cut different yarns into small pieces. Knit the small pieces together and create a unique garment. The Chinese Menu Jacket is knit on large needles in one piece. If you want to create your own one-of-a kind look, then this is the class for you. It’s a wonderful way to use up those treasured partial skeins from other projects or that wonderful yarn that’s too expensive to make an entire sweater out of, but too luscious to leave in the store.
Instructor: Marilyn Harrington
Associate Tuition: $185
Non-associate Tuition: $200
Materials: $10 for pattern.
Bring your leftover yarns in a variety of fibers, sizes and colors, long circular knitting needles size 11 or 13, scissors, and your usual knitting materials.
Number of Sessions: 5
Days, Dates, and Times:
           Sat, April 5 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
           Sun, April 6 – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
           Sat. May 10 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
           Sat, June 7 – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
           Sat, June 21 – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Code: SW1701SP

Beginning and Intermediate Knitting

This is our basic learn-how-to-knit class. Beginners learn the basics of casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off while creating a scarf. Students pay for materials they use.

Instructor: Mickey Stam
Associate Tuition: $115
Non-associate Tuition: $130
Materials: $5 for reference book.
Number of Sessions: 5
Day & Date: Sun, April 6, 13, 20, 27 & June 8
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Code: SW1702SP

Knitting 201 — Refining Your Work

Many knitters find themselves getting "stuck" — their work isn't coming out the way they want, and they're not sure how to stretch their wings and be more creative. In this class, we will discuss various fibers and their properties, how to correctly make and use a gauge swatch, how to change patterns to accommodate different sizes or add/remove design features, and how to substitute yarns in order to achieve the desired fabric qualities.

Instructor: Sarah O’Kelley
Associate Tuition: $45
Non-associate Tuition: $60
Number of Sessions: 2
Day & Date: Thurs, April 10 & 17
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Code: SW1703SP

Finishing Techniques

Learn how to finish off your knitting projects flawlessly. During this intensive hands-on class, we will learn and practice three-needle bind off, duplicate stitch, seaming in stockinette stitch, applied button bands, button holes, seaming in garter stitch, picking up stitches for necklines, weaving in ends, and blocking. Students will receive a materials list and a homework handout when they sign up for class. Students must have a firm knowledge of cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.

Instructor: Nina Casey
Associate Tuition: $45
Non-associate Tuition: $60
Materials: List to be provided at registration.
Number of Sessions: 1
Day & Date: Sat, April 19
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Code: SW1704SP

Lace Chart Reading

Many modern lace knitting patterns now use charts. Though the symbols may seem complicated, charts are a powerful tool that can actually make knitting complex patterns much easier to understand. Learn the essential skills of chart reading while making an attractive lace bookmark. Students must have a firm knowledge of cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.

Instructor: Nina Casey
Associate Tuition: $45
Non-associate Tuition: $60
Materials: Students bring 50 yds of fingering weight, solid-colored wool yarn, US 2 double point needles
Number of Sessions: 1
Day & Date: Wed, April 23
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Code: SW1705SP

Felted Bag

Felting your knitting creates a firm and sturdy fabric that is perfect for bags of all shapes and sizes. Learn the ins and outs of felting while making a cute shoulder bag. Students must have a firm grasp of cast on, bind off, knit and purl. Bring to class approximately 450 yards of worsted weight felting wool (non-superwash wool, alpaca, and mohair are common felting fibers) and size US 10.5 circular needle 24 inches in length.

Instructor: Nina Casey
Associate Tuition: $60
Non-associate Tuition: $80
Materials: $ 7 for pattern.
Number of Sessions: 2
Day & Date: Wed, May 7 & 14
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Code: SW1706SP

Cheapskate Knitting

You don't have to spend a fortune to have a wealth of yarn and knitting notions and needles at your disposal! Taught by a real cheapskate knitter, you'll learn the secrets to finding great deals on yarn, making and modifying things around the house to be your notion kit, recycling sweaters and other knitted goods into beautiful skeins of yarn, and even making a perfect-for-you knitting bag out of an old sweater.

Instructor: Sarah O’Kelley
Associate Tuition: $35
Non-associate Tuition: $50
Materials: None. Handouts will be provided.
Number of Sessions: 1
Day & Date: Sat, May 10
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Code: SW1707SP

Socks from Top to Toe and Back

Sock knitting is becoming hugely popular due in part to the fun and portable nature of the projects. Socks also make great gifts and allow knitters of all skill levels to challenge themselves with new techniques and patterns. This class will teach you the basics of sock knitting, including two different cuff cast-ons, two different toe cast-ons, kitcheners stitch, stretchy bind-off techniques, and various heel flap and short row heel styles. Students should have experience in the use of double pointed needles and feel comfortable with knitting and purling in the same row.

Instructors: Katie Fife and Sarah O’Kelley
Associate Tuition: $75
Non-associate Tuition: $90
Materials: Students should bring a skein of
smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn and a set of size 6 double pointed needles to class.
Number of Sessions: 3
Day & Date: Tues, May 13, 20, & 27
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Code: SW1708SP

Crochet Refresher

Crochet: It’s the “In thing.” “…oh, I used to be able to do that.” We’ve heard it before, over and over again. You still can do it. All it takes is a bit of a refresher, so here’s your opportunity to get back with it for a small investment of time. In this workshop we’ll go back over the basic stitches (chain, single, half-double, double, and triple crochet), and use them to create a couple of granny squares.

Instructor: Linda Hurt
Associate Tuition: $45
Non-associate Tuition: $60
Materials: Students bring 4 oz. worsted weight yarn and appropriate size crochet hooks (G, H, I, or J).
Number of Sessions: 1
Day & Date: Sat, May 17
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Code: SW1709SP

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