It's All About Knitting and a little needlepoint....
Margaret has lined up some great classes for you knitters.
If you know how to knit and purl but you want to learn to fix your stitches, this class is for you!
Fix your Stitches
In this 1 hour class you will learn the anatomy of a stitch and how to correct your knit and purl stitches in stockinette, seed and rib stitches.
Homework: With light or bright colored, smooth (not hairy) worsted weight yarn, cast on 45 stitches and knit 30 rows.
Leave your work on the needles; do not cast off.
Supplies: Usual knitter's kit (scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape, darning needle, etc.)
Cost: $10.00 payable on the day of class
Saturday, May 4
1:00 to 3:00 pm
If you want to learn the ins and out of geometric knitting here's your chance.
Geometric Knitting
For Advanced Intermediate Knitters (those who can fix simple mistakes)
In this 4-class series you will learn 4 different geometric or structural techniques: Domino Knitting, casting on and off in a row for a 3-D effect, surface motifs on background knitting for an appliqued effect and twining while knitting.
Homework: none
Supplies: 3 contrasting skeins of Cashmerino and size 3 needles and
the usual knitter's kit (scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape, darning needle, etc.)
Cost: $40.00 (includes pattern and instruction)
May 23 and 30, June 20 and 27
1:00 to 3:00pm
Coming In HOT Shawl by Cally Monster
In the 2-class series, you will learn all of the techniques required to complete this stunning, colorful triangle shawl including the Faux Brioche, Slide Technique, I-cord Bind Off and discover the impact of changing needle sizes while knitting. Stop by the shop to select your preferred Baah Yarn colorway. You must choose your colorway choice by June 1.
Homework: None
Supplies: Size 6 needles, Size 3 and 6 40inch circular needles or size to get gauge. The usual knitter's kit
(scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape, darning needle, etc.)
Cost: $125.00 (includes pattern and yarn)
Instruction $40.00
Thursdays, July 11 and 18
1:00 to 3:00pm
Call the shop to reserve your place in class 626-793-5217
We still have lots of sale yarn on the back table.
Buy ONE skein and get TWO free
Needlepointers
I didn't forget you
The next three Trunk Shows are
Tapestry Fair 4/26-5/13
Eye Candy
May
Canvases will be 20% off during the trunk shows.
You can preorder. Just click on the designer's name to get to their web site. Email or call us with an order. 626-793-5217