Classes
Classes
LEARN HOW TO CROCHET: THE BASICS I
This class is perfect for those who have never crocheted or have not crocheted in a long while and need a refresher. Participants are introduced to basic stitches, creating the foundation chain, changing colors, and weaving in ends. With a focus on learning how to follow a pattern, students will work up a small pouch with a button closure using what they learn in class.
Cost: $ 60.00
This class is perfect for those who have never crocheted or have not crocheted in a long while and need a refresher. Participants are introduced to basic stitches, creating the foundation chain, changing colors, and weaving in ends. With a focus on learning how to follow a pattern, students will work up a small pouch with a button closure using what they learn in class.
Cost: $ 60.00
Broomstick Lace Crochet Class
Connect with the past and learn the basics of this unique technique from the 1700s that originated in Scotland. Developed by Scottish housewives as a way of supporting their families, they used a broom handle and hook to make accessories, clothing, and blankets out of left-over spun wool.
Cost: $ 50.00
Connect with the past and learn the basics of this unique technique from the 1700s that originated in Scotland. Developed by Scottish housewives as a way of supporting their families, they used a broom handle and hook to make accessories, clothing, and blankets out of left-over spun wool.
Cost: $ 50.00
CASTING ON TOE-UP SOCKS
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. In this class, you will learn 2 favorite cast ons for toe up socks: Jeny's Magic Cast On and the Turkish Cast On. We will also cover the math to work a good toe and how to knit an anatomically correct sock toe. Instructional handout included. No homework.
Cost: $ 45.00
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. In this class, you will learn 2 favorite cast ons for toe up socks: Jeny's Magic Cast On and the Turkish Cast On. We will also cover the math to work a good toe and how to knit an anatomically correct sock toe. Instructional handout included. No homework.
Cost: $ 45.00
CONQUER THE SHORT ROW
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. If you have avoided knitting some designs because they include short rows, this class was created for you! We will work a short row sampler together, dissecting the ins and outs of each short row technique and how to avoid common problems. You will come away with the confidence to start those projects you have been avoiding. Instructional handout included. Class must have at least 2 students for the class to make.
Cost: $ 45.00
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. If you have avoided knitting some designs because they include short rows, this class was created for you! We will work a short row sampler together, dissecting the ins and outs of each short row technique and how to avoid common problems. You will come away with the confidence to start those projects you have been avoiding. Instructional handout included. Class must have at least 2 students for the class to make.
Cost: $ 45.00
IN-THE-ROUND WITH MAGIC LOOP
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. This class will teach you all you need to know to knit in the round using Magic Loop, a great way to work small circumferences like socks, hats, mittens and gloves without using double points or two circulars. You will learn how to cast on and knit with a long circular needle and come away with the beginning of a fingerless mitt. Pattern included with class materials. No homework. Class must have at leasts 2 students for the class to make.
Cost: $ 45.00
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. This class will teach you all you need to know to knit in the round using Magic Loop, a great way to work small circumferences like socks, hats, mittens and gloves without using double points or two circulars. You will learn how to cast on and knit with a long circular needle and come away with the beginning of a fingerless mitt. Pattern included with class materials. No homework. Class must have at leasts 2 students for the class to make.
Cost: $ 45.00
LEARN HOW TO CROCHET: THE BASICS II
Participants build upon the skills learned in The Basics I and learn how to work the double, treble, front post, and back post stitches. Written and diagram pattern reading skills continue to be developed as well as changing colors, working in the round, and weaving in ends. Students learn how to make a variety of granny squares which can be worked into a blanket as a take-home project.
Cost: $ 60.00
Participants build upon the skills learned in The Basics I and learn how to work the double, treble, front post, and back post stitches. Written and diagram pattern reading skills continue to be developed as well as changing colors, working in the round, and weaving in ends. Students learn how to make a variety of granny squares which can be worked into a blanket as a take-home project.
Cost: $ 60.00
MAKE A BETTER BEANIE
Does working in the round give you trouble? Wonder why the edges of your circle get wavy or sometimes pucker? Make a Better Beanie focuses on working in the round. Whether it is a motif, beanie, hot pad, market bag, rug, or even a granny square, many crocheted items begin with a circle. While it is simple in concept, execution can present many issues along the way. Crafters learn how to create a magic circle, keep a straight seam when increasing, and make a ribbed brim to add that professional touch.
Cost: $ 60.00
Does working in the round give you trouble? Wonder why the edges of your circle get wavy or sometimes pucker? Make a Better Beanie focuses on working in the round. Whether it is a motif, beanie, hot pad, market bag, rug, or even a granny square, many crocheted items begin with a circle. While it is simple in concept, execution can present many issues along the way. Crafters learn how to create a magic circle, keep a straight seam when increasing, and make a ribbed brim to add that professional touch.
Cost: $ 60.00
MOSAIC KNITTING
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. Mosaic Knitting is a form of dramatic colorwork that uses slip stitches to form unique, often spectacular, geometric designs. It is perfect as an introduction to colorwork because only one color is worked at a time, and proper tension is not hard to achieve. In this presentation, Sarah will cover the history of the technique and offer insights and tips into reading the different types of mosaic charts. We will cast on a mosaic coaster to practice; pattern will be included. No homework. Class must have at least 2 students for the class to make.
Cost: $ 45.00
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. Mosaic Knitting is a form of dramatic colorwork that uses slip stitches to form unique, often spectacular, geometric designs. It is perfect as an introduction to colorwork because only one color is worked at a time, and proper tension is not hard to achieve. In this presentation, Sarah will cover the history of the technique and offer insights and tips into reading the different types of mosaic charts. We will cast on a mosaic coaster to practice; pattern will be included. No homework. Class must have at least 2 students for the class to make.
Cost: $ 45.00
MY FIRST SOCK
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. If you know how to knit in the round, all you need to learn to knit a pair of socks is how to turn a heel and finish the toe. It is easier than you think and works like magic! In this class, you will learn all the parts of a traditional cuff-down sock and the math to be able to knit it for any foot with any weight of yarn. You will knit a baby sock, step-by-step, from the heel flap and gusset to the toe decrease and graft to finish it. You will come away with a basic pattern and full instructions that you can use to make socks for anyone! This is the class Denise took to learn knitted socks. The orange sock in the picture is from this class. Denise chose to make a shorter leg.
Cost: $ 65.00
Hand's on format: you can work along with the instructor. If you know how to knit in the round, all you need to learn to knit a pair of socks is how to turn a heel and finish the toe. It is easier than you think and works like magic! In this class, you will learn all the parts of a traditional cuff-down sock and the math to be able to knit it for any foot with any weight of yarn. You will knit a baby sock, step-by-step, from the heel flap and gusset to the toe decrease and graft to finish it. You will come away with a basic pattern and full instructions that you can use to make socks for anyone! This is the class Denise took to learn knitted socks. The orange sock in the picture is from this class. Denise chose to make a shorter leg.
Cost: $ 65.00
POPULAR PATTERNS: CORNER TO CORNER (C2C) STITCH
Corner to Corner (C2C) is a popular stitch that works up quickly and easily and is used for blankets, scarves, and graphgans. If you can chain, slip-stitch, and double crochet, you can work a C2C crochet pattern! In this class, you will learn how to create this beautifully textured stitch, increase and decrease the rows in obtaining a square and a rectangle. The C2C special project during November and December is a Grinch scarf.
Cost: $ 60.00
Corner to Corner (C2C) is a popular stitch that works up quickly and easily and is used for blankets, scarves, and graphgans. If you can chain, slip-stitch, and double crochet, you can work a C2C crochet pattern! In this class, you will learn how to create this beautifully textured stitch, increase and decrease the rows in obtaining a square and a rectangle. The C2C special project during November and December is a Grinch scarf.
Cost: $ 60.00