| Classes and Workshops GET CLASS RESERVATION FORM KNITTING CLASSES |
BEGINNING KNITTING with Myra Rubin
Using Barbara Walker's Learn to Knit Afghan Book, we will learn the knitting basics and go on to learn all the
different techniques for knitting the afghan. Please bring size 6, 7 or 8 needles & the "Learn to Knit Afghan" book
by Barbara Walker. Yarn purchased here for class is 10% off.
Lunchtime on Feb 12 - Apr. 2; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
April 9 - May 28; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
June 4 - July 23 - 1-2 pm Cost: $50
Tues eves March 19 - May 7; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
May 14 - July 2; 7 - 8 pm; Cost:$50
Fri Morn: Feb 15 - Apr 5; 10-11 am Cost: $50
April 12- May 31; 10-11 am Cost: $50
June 7 -Aug 2 (no class on June 21); 10 - 11 am; Cost:$50
Sat morn: March 30 - May 25 (no class on May 18) 10-11 am: Cost: $50
June 1 - July 27 (no class on June 22); 10 - 11 am; cost:$50
PROJECT NIGHT/DAY
Pick a new project to do -- we have lots of ideas --- Baby Surprise, Ribwarmer, Felted Totes, Einstein
Jacket, or come with an old project you may need help on.
Lunchtime on Feb 12 - Apr. 2; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
April 9 - May 28; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
June 4 - July 23 - 1-2 pm Cost: $50
Tues eves March 19 - May 7; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
May 14 - July 2; 7 - 8 pm; Cost:$50
Fri Morn: Feb 15 - Apr 5; 10-11 am Cost: $50
April 12- May 31; 10-11 am Cost: $50
June 7 -Aug 2 (no class on June 21); 10 - 11 am; Cost:$50
Sat morn: March 30 - May 25 (no class on May 18) 10-11 am: Cost: $50
June 1 - July 27 (no class on June 22); 10 - 11 am; cost:$50
LACE KNITTING SAMPLER with Beverly Fusfield
Knit a lace sampler. Learn different lace patterns, structures and decreases
as well as chart reading. Come to class with a copy of Franklin Habit's
"Miss Lambert's Lace Sampler"
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/FEATsum09SIT.php.
Bring fingering or laceweight yarn and a variety of needles (size 4-6).
Dates:May 4, 11 & 18; 11am - 12:30pm Cost: $50
FIX-IT CLINIC with Fran Gooch
Everybody makes mistakes when they knit—from small ones to big ones.
In this class we'll practice fixing some basic mistakes & tackle your specific questions too. Techniques
covered:
- how to rip out many rows without loosing any sts
- how to back out knits, purls, k2tog, yo, ssk, slipped sts, p2tog
- how to pick up dropped sts: knits, purls, yo, k2tog, & even cast on sts
- what to do when you run out of tail part way through casting on and how to avoid running out of tail in the
first place
- what to do when you're out of yarn in the middle of a bind off
Be sure to bring any projects you have with mistakes in them!
Class homework: Using size 8 needles and worsted weight yarn, knit a square as follows: Cast on 40
stitches. Knit 8 rows. *Row 1: Knit, Row 2: K10, P20, K10* Repeat these 2 rows for 2-3". Leave knitting
on needle. Please bring Size 8 needles, worsted weight yarn, a spare size 4 or 5 needle, 1 crochet hook
(any size between E and H) and tapestry needle.
Date: Saturday, April 20; 10 am - 12 pm Cost: $40
DO THE CONTINENTAL with Myra Rubin
Learn to knit the continental way.
Date: Saturday April 27; 2:30-4 pm: Cost: $30
GIFT KNITTING SERIES
ENTRELAC TURBAN with Myra Rubin
Have you ever wanted to learn Entrelac but the instructions look like they were written in Greek? Take
this class and you'll be knitting entrelac in no time. Find the pattern here.
Materials: any light worsted weight self-striping yarn and size 7 or 8 needles
to get a gauge of 5 st/inch.
Date:June 1; 1 pm - 3 pm; Cost: $35
CABLE AND LACE -- THE PERFECT COUPLE with Fran Gooch
This is a great class for anyone ready to test the waters of cable and /or lace knitting. Students will learn
the basic stitches used in cables and lace as well as the tricks of chart reading, while constructing a scarf
perfect for any season. Prerequistes: The student should be proficient in basic knitting skills. Materials:
1 skein of Madeline Tosh DK (225 yards) or comparable, US# 9 needles straight or circular 1 cable needle
Highlighter tape.
Date: June 15; 10 am - 12 noon Cost: $35
BABY SURPISE JACKET -- Plain Striped or Circular Stranded with Myra Rubin
Have you been intimidated by Elizabeth Zimmerman's patterns? You choose which pattern to use. The "Plain
Striped" jacket will be knitted side to side and the Circular Stranded jacket is knit in the round --
steeking is involved. A small project to learn fair isle and steeking. The only surprise will be how great it
looks when you are done. Bring to class: pattern, yarn -- any gauge -- needles to match gauge. All supplies
can be purchased at Woolbearers. 10% off any yarn purchased for project.
Date: June 15; June 29, July 6, July 20 (and July 27 if needed) 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost: $50 (you can always come to a project class if you can't make these dates)
KATE DAVIES "COLOURS OF SHETLAND" KAL with Myra Rubin
Pick your own Kate Davies project from her new book "Colours of
Shetland" (which can be purchased at Woolbearers).
Dates: Sundays Beg Feb 10 -April 28; 1 pm -4 pm Cost: $25 - 10% discount
on all yarns purchased for the project
TOP DOWN SWEATER CLASS with Myra Rubin
A great intro to sweater knitting --we will be knitting a top down seamless raglan cardigan, that you will be
designing yourself, made to fit you!
Dates: Feb 9, 16, March 2, 9, 30 April 6; 3pm - 4;30 pm Cost: $50
All yarn purchased for the sweater is 10%
GREAT AMERICAN ARAN AFGHAN with Myra Rubin
We'll do one square a month -- lots of cable techniques. Come in and see the first few squares done! 10%
off of all yarn used for project. Materials needed: GAAA book, yarn, needles and cable needle. We will
continue this class for the Fall and winter -- you can still join in.
Dates:Dec 15, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23, April 20, May 25, June 15, Jul 20
2 pm - 4 pm Cost: $50
GREAT NORTH AMERICAN AFGHAN with Myra Rubin
We’ll do two squares a month – many different techniques, lots of great color choices. Materials needed:
GNAA book, yarn, needles. We will continue this class for the Fall and winter -- you can still join in. 10%
off of all yarn used for project.
Dates:Dec 15, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23, April 20, May 25, June 15, Jul 20
2 pm - 4 pm Cost: $50
KNIT SWIRL KAL
KAL begins on Sunday, May 19th through Aug 4th at 1 pm. Knit a garment from the book Knit, Swirl.
Cost: $25
Using Barbara Walker's Learn to Knit Afghan Book, we will learn the knitting basics and go on to learn all the
different techniques for knitting the afghan. Please bring size 6, 7 or 8 needles & the "Learn to Knit Afghan" book
by Barbara Walker. Yarn purchased here for class is 10% off.
Lunchtime on Feb 12 - Apr. 2; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
April 9 - May 28; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
June 4 - July 23 - 1-2 pm Cost: $50
Tues eves March 19 - May 7; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
May 14 - July 2; 7 - 8 pm; Cost:$50
Fri Morn: Feb 15 - Apr 5; 10-11 am Cost: $50
April 12- May 31; 10-11 am Cost: $50
June 7 -Aug 2 (no class on June 21); 10 - 11 am; Cost:$50
Sat morn: March 30 - May 25 (no class on May 18) 10-11 am: Cost: $50
June 1 - July 27 (no class on June 22); 10 - 11 am; cost:$50
PROJECT NIGHT/DAY
Pick a new project to do -- we have lots of ideas --- Baby Surprise, Ribwarmer, Felted Totes, Einstein
Jacket, or come with an old project you may need help on.
Lunchtime on Feb 12 - Apr. 2; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
April 9 - May 28; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
June 4 - July 23 - 1-2 pm Cost: $50
Tues eves March 19 - May 7; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
May 14 - July 2; 7 - 8 pm; Cost:$50
Fri Morn: Feb 15 - Apr 5; 10-11 am Cost: $50
April 12- May 31; 10-11 am Cost: $50
June 7 -Aug 2 (no class on June 21); 10 - 11 am; Cost:$50
Sat morn: March 30 - May 25 (no class on May 18) 10-11 am: Cost: $50
June 1 - July 27 (no class on June 22); 10 - 11 am; cost:$50
LACE KNITTING SAMPLER with Beverly Fusfield
Knit a lace sampler. Learn different lace patterns, structures and decreases
as well as chart reading. Come to class with a copy of Franklin Habit's
"Miss Lambert's Lace Sampler"
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/FEATsum09SIT.php.
Bring fingering or laceweight yarn and a variety of needles (size 4-6).
Dates:May 4, 11 & 18; 11am - 12:30pm Cost: $50
FIX-IT CLINIC with Fran Gooch
Everybody makes mistakes when they knit—from small ones to big ones.
In this class we'll practice fixing some basic mistakes & tackle your specific questions too. Techniques
covered:
- how to rip out many rows without loosing any sts
- how to back out knits, purls, k2tog, yo, ssk, slipped sts, p2tog
- how to pick up dropped sts: knits, purls, yo, k2tog, & even cast on sts
- what to do when you run out of tail part way through casting on and how to avoid running out of tail in the
first place
- what to do when you're out of yarn in the middle of a bind off
Be sure to bring any projects you have with mistakes in them!
Class homework: Using size 8 needles and worsted weight yarn, knit a square as follows: Cast on 40
stitches. Knit 8 rows. *Row 1: Knit, Row 2: K10, P20, K10* Repeat these 2 rows for 2-3". Leave knitting
on needle. Please bring Size 8 needles, worsted weight yarn, a spare size 4 or 5 needle, 1 crochet hook
(any size between E and H) and tapestry needle.
Date: Saturday, April 20; 10 am - 12 pm Cost: $40
DO THE CONTINENTAL with Myra Rubin
Learn to knit the continental way.
Date: Saturday April 27; 2:30-4 pm: Cost: $30
GIFT KNITTING SERIES
ENTRELAC TURBAN with Myra Rubin
Have you ever wanted to learn Entrelac but the instructions look like they were written in Greek? Take
this class and you'll be knitting entrelac in no time. Find the pattern here.
Materials: any light worsted weight self-striping yarn and size 7 or 8 needles
to get a gauge of 5 st/inch.
Date:June 1; 1 pm - 3 pm; Cost: $35
CABLE AND LACE -- THE PERFECT COUPLE with Fran Gooch
This is a great class for anyone ready to test the waters of cable and /or lace knitting. Students will learn
the basic stitches used in cables and lace as well as the tricks of chart reading, while constructing a scarf
perfect for any season. Prerequistes: The student should be proficient in basic knitting skills. Materials:
1 skein of Madeline Tosh DK (225 yards) or comparable, US# 9 needles straight or circular 1 cable needle
Highlighter tape.
Date: June 15; 10 am - 12 noon Cost: $35
BABY SURPISE JACKET -- Plain Striped or Circular Stranded with Myra Rubin
Have you been intimidated by Elizabeth Zimmerman's patterns? You choose which pattern to use. The "Plain
Striped" jacket will be knitted side to side and the Circular Stranded jacket is knit in the round --
steeking is involved. A small project to learn fair isle and steeking. The only surprise will be how great it
looks when you are done. Bring to class: pattern, yarn -- any gauge -- needles to match gauge. All supplies
can be purchased at Woolbearers. 10% off any yarn purchased for project.
Date: June 15; June 29, July 6, July 20 (and July 27 if needed) 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost: $50 (you can always come to a project class if you can't make these dates)
KATE DAVIES "COLOURS OF SHETLAND" KAL with Myra Rubin
Pick your own Kate Davies project from her new book "Colours of
Shetland" (which can be purchased at Woolbearers).
Dates: Sundays Beg Feb 10 -April 28; 1 pm -4 pm Cost: $25 - 10% discount
on all yarns purchased for the project
TOP DOWN SWEATER CLASS with Myra Rubin
A great intro to sweater knitting --we will be knitting a top down seamless raglan cardigan, that you will be
designing yourself, made to fit you!
Dates: Feb 9, 16, March 2, 9, 30 April 6; 3pm - 4;30 pm Cost: $50
All yarn purchased for the sweater is 10%
GREAT AMERICAN ARAN AFGHAN with Myra Rubin
We'll do one square a month -- lots of cable techniques. Come in and see the first few squares done! 10%
off of all yarn used for project. Materials needed: GAAA book, yarn, needles and cable needle. We will
continue this class for the Fall and winter -- you can still join in.
Dates:Dec 15, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23, April 20, May 25, June 15, Jul 20
2 pm - 4 pm Cost: $50
GREAT NORTH AMERICAN AFGHAN with Myra Rubin
We’ll do two squares a month – many different techniques, lots of great color choices. Materials needed:
GNAA book, yarn, needles. We will continue this class for the Fall and winter -- you can still join in. 10%
off of all yarn used for project.
Dates:Dec 15, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23, April 20, May 25, June 15, Jul 20
2 pm - 4 pm Cost: $50
KNIT SWIRL KAL
KAL begins on Sunday, May 19th through Aug 4th at 1 pm. Knit a garment from the book Knit, Swirl.
Cost: $25
