september 2009 classes
EZ’s A-B-C-SJ: adult, baby & child’s surprise jacket
2 Sessions / $25
Thursday 6-8pm / September 3, October 1
This sweater was designed in 1968 and is still a favorite today. The jacket is knitted in one piece and then simply seamed at the shoulders. The surprise? The formation of an adorable sweater with a few simple folds!
This pattern, originally written for babies and adults has now added a CHILD’s Size! The new pattern includes all sizes along with number counts for each row. New diagrams, specifics on sizing and additional options are stuffed into this pattern!
*Materials: Fingering, DK or Worsted weight yarn, appropriately sized needle, ABCSJ pattern (we have single patterns or you can find the original version in Knitting Workshop) and basic knitting tools.
beginning knitting
4 Sessions / $30
Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm / September 8, 15, 22, 29
Learn to Knit! This class is designed for students who have never knitted or would love to brush up on the basics. Students will learn about the varying weights of yarns, fibers, needles and knitting tools. We will then learn to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease and, most importantly, how to fix mistakes! With all this knowledge, students will knit a hat!
*Materials: Worsted weight yarn, #8 circular (16") and dpns, stitch markers, darning needle and basic knitting tools.
toe up socks
2 Sessions / $20 *pattern included
Wednesday 6-8pm / September 16, 30
Have you wanted to learn but are a little apprehensive? Come and learn the easy way! We will learn how to knit socks from the toe up. They are a great project to take along to a sporting event, the doctor's office or just stash in your bag for who knows when! They are fun to wear and can be great gifts. You will be quick to join the ranks of enthusiastic sock knitters.
*Materials: 100 grams of sock yarn, #1 dpns, foot measurements of recipient and basic knitting tools.
the doctor is in!
1 Session / $10
Saturday 12-2pm / September 19
Dig out that project that has been giving you trouble and we will help you through it. How nice will it be to have that thing finally off your needles? Please let us know what you will be working on when signing up.
*Materials: The nagging project that needs some attention!
magic loop socks
1 Session / $10
Saturday 2-4pm / September 19
No more dropping those darn double point needles! This method makes knitting socks a breeze because you use only one circular needle. Once you master this, use it on sleeves, mittens and more. Students must have completed a pair of socks prior to this class as it is not to teach sock knitting.