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 Tues Dec 13,20.Jan 3,10,17,24,31 & Feb 7; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
Feb 14. 21. 28,Mar 6,20, 27, Apr 3 & April 10 10; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
Tuesday eves Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13, Jan 3 & 10; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar 6; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
March 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1,& 8; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
Friday Morn: Dec 2 9,16,23,Jan 6,20,27& Feb 3;10 am-11am;Cost:$50
Feb 10,17,24, Mar 2,9 16,23 & 30; 10 am-11am;Cost:$50
Sat morn, Dec 3,10,17,24,Jan. 7, 21,28 & Feb 4; 10 am - 11 am Cost:$50
Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; 10 am - 11 am Cost:$50
PROJECT NIGHT/DAY
Pick a new project to do -- we have lots of ideas --- Ribwarmer, Felted Totes, Einstein Jacket, or come with an old
project you may need help on.
Lunchtime on Tues Dec 13,20, Jan 3,10,17,24,31 & Feb 7; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
Feb 14. 21. 28, Mar 6,20, 27, Apr 3 & 10; 1-2 pm Cost: $50
Tuesday eves Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13, Jan 3 & 10; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar 6; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
March 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1,& 8; 7-8 pm; Cost: $50
Friday Morn Dec 2 9,16,23,Jan 6,20,27& Feb 3;10 am-11am;Cost:$50
Feb 10,17,24, Mar 2,9 16,23 & 30; 10 am-11am;Cost:$50
Sat morn, Dec 3,10,17,24,Jan. 7, 21,28 & Feb 4; 10 am - 11 am Cost:$50
Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; 10 am - 11 am Cost:$50
DO THE CONTINENTAL with Myra Rubin
Learn to knit & purl the "Continental" way.
Dates: Feb 11, 2 pm -4 pm - Cost: $25
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 winter -- you can still join in.
Dates: Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 18
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. 10% off of all yarn used for project.
Dates: Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 18 (dates TBA for the fall)
2 pm - 4 pm Cost: $50
GUERNSEY WRAP KAL
Knit and purl in many different combinations found in the traditional Guernsey sweaters to make this
beautiful wrap. We’ll meet every Sunday at 1 pm starting on Jan 22nd. Cost: $25 – 10% off yarn
purchased for the shawl. Jared Flood’s Guernsey Wrap Shawl pattern is required.
STRANDED KNITTING - FAIR ISLE HANDWARMERS with Fran Gooch
Prerequisite: Knitting in the round. Learn how stranded knitting is done while making this beautiful pair of
handwarmers.
Dates: Saturday Jan 21, 10 am - 1 pm and a follow-up class on Feb 4 10am - 11 am
Cost: $40
ESSENTIAL CAST-ONS with Sabra Jernigan
The cast–on is the foundation of your project—an attractive cast-on can enhance the appearance of your
item as well as the behavior of the cast-on edge. Different cast-on methods lend different properties—
stretch, resilience, embellishment. Learn the e-wrap, long-tail, knitted, cable, and provisional cast-ons,
plus Judy Becker's Magic Loop, and a two-color cast-on.
Dates: Feb 4 1-3 pm $30
BASIC MITTENS with Sabra Jernigan
Learn how to knit in the round on double-pointed needles; increase and decrease, duplicate stitch and
kitchener stitch
Dates: Thursday,Feb 9 & 23; 7 – 8:30 pm Cost: $40
LACE SAMPLER SCARF with Fran Gooch
Learn different lace techniques in this sampler scarf. Great for beginners and intermediate knitters. Must
know how to knit and purl. Materials: 2 skeins of Elsebeth Lavold Silky wool or 400 yards dk weight
yarn, stitch markers, US Size 8 needles or size to obtain gauge of 5 sts/inch.
Date: Saturday, Jan 28 10 - 1 pm
Cost: $35
MAGIC LOOP TECHNIQUE with Fran Gooch
Tired of DPN's? Learn the magic loop technique and you will never have to use them again. We will make
baby hats to learn the technique. Bring DK or lt worsted weight yarn and US Size 6 40" or 47" needles.
Date:Saturday March 3; 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: $35
HOW TO READ A KNITTING PATTERN with Sabra Jernigan
Does the thought of using a knitting pattern make your yarn tangle? What do all those strange words and
abbreviations mean? Learn how to read a pattern, select appropriate yarn, determine stitch gauge, read a
simple chart and follow row-by-row instructions.
Dates: Thursday, March 8; 7-9 pm Cost: $30
BABY SWEATER with Fran Gooch
Learn all the basics of making a sweater from start to finish.
Date:Saturday, April 21 & 28 10 am - 12 pm and May 5; 10 am - 1 pm
CABLE WITHOUT A CABLE NEEDLE with Fran Gooch
Fran will teach you about making cables without a cable needle. Materials required: Aran weight yarn and
appropriate sized needles
Date: Saturday Feb 25, 10 am - 12 pm
Cost: $30
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 March 10; 10 am - 12pm
Cost: $35
DOUBLE KNITTING with Gary Haines
Learn 2-color double knitting while making the "Bubbles Scarf"- pattern by Lucy Neatby.
Materials required: 2 skeins of Kauni (a light and a dark), US size 4 needles, and Bubble Scarf pattern.
Date: Sunday, March 11; 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $40
FINISHING Part Deux with Gary Haines
more finishing techniques
Dates: April 1, 1-4 pm
Cost: $50
2- COLOR BRIOCHE SCARF with Myra Rubin
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FAIR ISLE VEST KAL
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