Hi Everyone,
We have some great classes coming up that I hope you will enjoy! If you are interested in any of these, just reply to this email with your choices and I will sign you up...don't wait too long as they fill up quickly!!
Happy Knitting,
Lynn
Beginner Brioche Class : Workshop leader Jane Steeves
Brioche is a style of knitting developed in the Netherlands where you use yarn overs, slip stitches and knitting two stitches together to make a warm airy rib. Right now it is very popular with Stephen West and many of his newer patterns.
In this class you will learn the basic pattern of Brioche knit and purl stitches while creating a warm and soft cowl while knitting in the round. We will use two colours of yarn, this helps identify what row your on.
Over the 2 classes you will learn the Brioche pattern with two soft bulky yarns. After working this cowl you'll understand how to create using the brioche method of knitting and then you can take it to new heights. A simple pattern to start and you will leave with a cowl that you can give as a wonderful gift or wear yourself!
Dates: Monday February 26th , and Monday March 5th , 2 pm. to 4pm.
Class Fee: $60.00 & HST. this includes 2 classes, the pattern and the yarn. You will need to bring 5mm 24" circular needle. If you don't have one you an purchase this needle the first night of the class.
Learn to knit socks from the toe up: Workshop leader Jane Steeves
Learn to knit socks from the toe up to the cuff. Knitting socks this way allows you to make the most of your yarn with no need to kitchener stitch. You will learn how and to cast on from the toe and make a short row heel. Making socks this way will improve fit by measuring your sock to fit from the toe to heel.
You will be using one 2.50mm or 2.75 mm 32” long circular needle and using the magic loop technique for knitting in the round. This is NOT a class for beginners, you should be comfortable knitting with fine yarn and able to knit using the magic loop method for knitting in the round and have knit a few pairs of socks prior to this class.
Date and Time: Monday February 26th , Monday March 5th, and Monday March 12th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Fee: $65.00 & HST this includes the pattern and yarn to knit a pair of socks. Plus 6 hr. of instruction. Please bring needles and a stitch marker, if you don't have them these can be bought the first night of classes
My First Hat : Workshop leader Jane Steeves
Create your first hat in the round. In the my first hat class you will learn to knit your a hat using a circular needle and or double points.
This simple pattern is a nice beginner pattern for knitting your first hat seamlessly in the round. This hat that suit men, women or children. Using a soft worsted weight yarn such as cascade 220, Or Estelle worsted. You will need a 4mm and a 5mm 16 inch needle and or 4mm and 5mm double point needles to create this project.
In this class you'll learn to cast on in the round and knit the hat up from the brim. Learning to knit your first hat will give you lots of gift ideas for all the members of your family!
Date and Time: Tuesday February 27th , and Tuesday March 6th 6:30pm. to 8:30pm.
Fee: $45.00 & HST This includes the yarn and a pattern and 4hr of class time. If you don't have the needle sizes needed, these can be purchases the night of the class.
Basic Sock knitting: workshop leader Lynn Stitchman
Have you always wanted to learn to knit sock but been unsure how to start, well this is for you as long as you know how to cast on and cast off and knit and purl, I will teach you all the rest.
You will learn to use double pointed needles, (dpn's) and all it takes to knit a pair of nice warm socks!! These are boot socks so we will be using a heavier weight of yarn and they will knit up quickly!! So come on out and give them at try!! You will be knitting all kinds of fancy socks before you know it!!
Date & Time: Thursday March 1st, Thursday March 8th and Thursday March 15th 6:30 Pm to 8:30PM
Class Fee: $55.00 & HST. This includes your yarn and the pattern. Plus 6hrs of class time.
You will need a set of 5 size 3.75mm double pointed needles which can be purchased here at the store if you do not already own a set.
Beginner Knitting: Workshop leader Lynn Stitchman
Have you always wanted to learn to knit, it is never too late to start.
This is a very basic class there are no prerequisites for this class, just a willingness to try something new. You will learn to do the knit stitch, cast on and cast off, as you knit your very first cowl on a circular knitting needle, in this three week class.
Date and time: Wednesday March 7th, Wednesday March 14th and Wednesday March 21st. 6:30 PM to 8:30PM
Class Fee: $60.00 & HST which includes a 100g ball of yarn, a printed knitting pattern and a set of knitting needles. And 6hr. of class time. Basically everything you need to get started!!
Intermediate Brioche Class: Workshop leader Jane Steeves
This class is for anyone that has taken our beginner brioche class and would like to explore this stitch a little further . Taking your previous learned skills creating Brioche knit and purl stitches, this class will build on those
skills. In this class we will create a brioche beanie with a few twists and turns to make it interesting. Using DK weight yarn and two colours we will spend two classes working our way through this cute and fun hat. You will need a 16 inch 4mm circular needle to create this hat.
Date and Time: Monday March 19th and Monday March 26th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Class fee: $60.00 & HST. This includes 2 ball of yarn, the pattern and 4 hr. of class time.
Spinning Review class: Workshop leader Jane Steeves
In this spinning on the wheel class we will tackle, creating clean joins, getting a more even yarns, challenges in plying. We will work on skills to improve your spinning and help you create the yarn you want. Bring your yarns and some fibre and we will tackle the above items as well as any other issues you have and we have time to discuss in this class.
Date and Time: Tuesday March 20th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Class fee: $20.00 & HST. this includes 2 hours of class time.
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