Classes
Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. A deposit is required to hold your spot for the class. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are also available. 1/2 hour: $10, 1 hour: $15. Please call the shop at (518) 861-0038 for more details or to schedule a lesson.
CLASSES ALWAYS OFFERED:
Beginner Knitting!
WHEN: Thursdays, January 26, February 2 and 9 from 6:00-7:30pm OR
Saturdays, February 4, 11, and 18 from 11:00am-12:30pm OR
Saturdays, February 11, 18 and March 3 from 11:00-12:30pm *** NEW SESSION ***
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $45
SEE DETAILS BELOW!
Saturdays, February 4, 11, and 18 from 11:00am-12:30pm OR
Saturdays, February 11, 18 and March 3 from 11:00-12:30pm *** NEW SESSION ***
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $45
SEE DETAILS BELOW!
Beginner Knitting
WHEN: Thursdays, January 26, February 2 and 9, 6:00-7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $45
If you have never knit before or just feel you need a refresher to start up again, this class will get you up and knitting!
The basics of Casting on, the knit and purl stitch and Binding off will be covered in class.
We will talk about types and weights of yarns - how to identify them and what they can be used for.
A variety of easy patterns will be available to chose from.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: None.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $45
If you have never knit before or just feel you need a refresher to start up again, this class will get you up and knitting!
The basics of Casting on, the knit and purl stitch and Binding off will be covered in class.
We will talk about types and weights of yarns - how to identify them and what they can be used for.
A variety of easy patterns will be available to chose from.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: None.
February 2012 Classes
Beginner Knitting
WHEN: Saturdays, February 4, 11 and 18, 11:00 - 12:30 pm *** NEW SESSION ***
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $45
If you have never knit before or just feel you need a refresher to start up again, this class will get you up and knitting!
The basics of Casting on, the knit and purl stitch and Binding off will be covered in class.
We will talk about types and weights of yarns - how to identify them and what they can be used for.
A variety of easy patterns will be available to chose from.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: None.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $45
If you have never knit before or just feel you need a refresher to start up again, this class will get you up and knitting!
The basics of Casting on, the knit and purl stitch and Binding off will be covered in class.
We will talk about types and weights of yarns - how to identify them and what they can be used for.
A variety of easy patterns will be available to chose from.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: None.
Thrummed Mittens
WHEN: Thursdays, February 9 and 16, 6:00 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
Wonderfully warm and woolly mittens, lined with fluffy bits of roving! Learn how to add these thrums (the bits of roving) to your mittens to make them nice and warm. You will also learn about afterthought thumbs. Perfect project for the mid-winter chilliness!
MATERIALS: Approx 200 yards worsted weight yarn.
60 grams roving.
Size 6 , 7” dpns. *** NOTE NEEDLE SIZE CHANGE ***
Waste yarn. Pattern will be provided in class.
HOMEWORK: With size 5 needles, cast on 40 stitches, join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.Work in K2, P2 rib for 2 ½ inches, then knit all stitches for 2 rounds.
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting and purling. Knowledge of how to use dpn’s to knit in the round.
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
Wonderfully warm and woolly mittens, lined with fluffy bits of roving! Learn how to add these thrums (the bits of roving) to your mittens to make them nice and warm. You will also learn about afterthought thumbs. Perfect project for the mid-winter chilliness!
MATERIALS: Approx 200 yards worsted weight yarn.
60 grams roving.
Size 6 , 7” dpns. *** NOTE NEEDLE SIZE CHANGE ***
Waste yarn. Pattern will be provided in class.
HOMEWORK: With size 5 needles, cast on 40 stitches, join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.Work in K2, P2 rib for 2 ½ inches, then knit all stitches for 2 rounds.
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting and purling. Knowledge of how to use dpn’s to knit in the round.
Winding Way Mitts
WHEN: Saturday, February 11, 9-11am
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
You will learn knitting on double pointed needles and understanding cables from a chart. You will learn to transfer stitches to and from waste yarn from the thumb and make 1 increases.
MATERIALS: 1 skein of DK weight yarn (164 yards). Cascade 220 sport recommended.
Size 4 double pointed needles.
HOMEWORK: Download pattern Winding Way.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
You will learn knitting on double pointed needles and understanding cables from a chart. You will learn to transfer stitches to and from waste yarn from the thumb and make 1 increases.
MATERIALS: 1 skein of DK weight yarn (164 yards). Cascade 220 sport recommended.
Size 4 double pointed needles.
HOMEWORK: Download pattern Winding Way.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
Beginner Knitting
WHEN: Saturdays, February 11 and 18 and March 3, 11:00 - 12:30 pm *** NEW SESSION ***
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $45
If you have never knit before or just feel you need a refresher to start up again, this class will get you up and knitting!
The basics of Casting on, the knit and purl stitch and Binding off will be covered in class.
We will talk about types and weights of yarns - how to identify them and what they can be used for.
A variety of easy patterns will be available to chose from.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: None.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $45
If you have never knit before or just feel you need a refresher to start up again, this class will get you up and knitting!
The basics of Casting on, the knit and purl stitch and Binding off will be covered in class.
We will talk about types and weights of yarns - how to identify them and what they can be used for.
A variety of easy patterns will be available to chose from.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: None.
My Constant Companion Felted Bag
WHEN: Sundays, February 12 and 26, 12-2pm
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner-Athey
FEE: $35
Learn to knit and felt this fabulous bag! You will learn how to knit in the round, to slip stitches, the i-cord bind off and how to make i-cord straps, as well as how to felt the bag.
MATERIALS: 4 stitch markers, one a different color than the others.
10 ½ or 11 40” circulars and 10 ½ or 11 dpns.
Pattern available for purchase at shop.
800-900 yards of worsted or bulky weight (650-700 yards in MC, 150 yards in CC if desired) OR
1400-1600 yards of DK weight doubled (1250-1350 yards if MC, 200 yards in CC if desired)
HOMEWORK: Cast on 54 stitches. Knit in garter stitch for 33 ridges (66 rows).
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting.
Garter Hood with Lace Edging
WHEN: Wednesday, February 15, 12:00-2:00 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
This is project #25 from the 60 More Quick Knits book from Cascade. A lovely hooded scarf!
MATERIALS: 60 More Quick Knits book.
500 yards sport/dk weight yarn.
Size 8 needles.
HOMEWORK: Cast on 19 stitches and knit 4 rows.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
This is project #25 from the 60 More Quick Knits book from Cascade. A lovely hooded scarf!
MATERIALS: 60 More Quick Knits book.
500 yards sport/dk weight yarn.
Size 8 needles.
HOMEWORK: Cast on 19 stitches and knit 4 rows.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
Socks 101
WHEN: Thursdays, February 16 and March 1, 6-8pm *** NEW SESSION ***
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $35
Learn the basics of sock construction and how to knit in the round with double pointed needles.
MATERIALS: 2 skeins of Encore Worsted or eqivalent worsted weight yarn.
Size 5 Double Pointed needles.
Yankee Knitter pattern #29 available for purchase at the shop.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $35
Learn the basics of sock construction and how to knit in the round with double pointed needles.
MATERIALS: 2 skeins of Encore Worsted or eqivalent worsted weight yarn.
Size 5 Double Pointed needles.
Yankee Knitter pattern #29 available for purchase at the shop.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
Chunky Cabled Mitts
WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 1:00-3:00 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $15
These chunky warm mitts will teach you cables and knitting in the round. You'll also get a demonstration of the gusset for thumb and finishing.
MATERIALS:1 skein Cascade Pacific Chunky or 128 yards of other bulky yarn
Size 9 dpn – 7 ½ “ or longer.
Pattern provided in class.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $15
These chunky warm mitts will teach you cables and knitting in the round. You'll also get a demonstration of the gusset for thumb and finishing.
MATERIALS:1 skein Cascade Pacific Chunky or 128 yards of other bulky yarn
Size 9 dpn – 7 ½ “ or longer.
Pattern provided in class.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
Spinning 101
WHEN: Sunday, February 19, 11:00 - 3:00 pm *** THIS CLASS IS FULL ***
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Fiorini
FEE: $50
Spinning 101 will introduce new spinners to spinning wheel basics, choosing and evaluating fibers and the mechanics of turning fiber into yarn. Instructor will bring samples of a variety of fibers to experiment with. No previous experience required - just a willingness to have fun.
You will take the wheel home between classes to practice.
MATERIALS: Bring an old kitchen towel or piece of cloth to put across your lap. This will keep your clothing free of "fiber debris".
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: None.
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Fiorini
FEE: $50
Spinning 101 will introduce new spinners to spinning wheel basics, choosing and evaluating fibers and the mechanics of turning fiber into yarn. Instructor will bring samples of a variety of fibers to experiment with. No previous experience required - just a willingness to have fun.
You will take the wheel home between classes to practice.
MATERIALS: Bring an old kitchen towel or piece of cloth to put across your lap. This will keep your clothing free of "fiber debris".
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: None.
Winding Way Mitts
WHEN: Wednesday, February 22, 12:00-2:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
You will learn knitting on double pointed needles and understanding cables from a chart. You will learn to transfer stitches to and from waste yarn from the thumb and make 1 increases.
MATERIALS: 1 skein of DK weight yarn (164 yards). Cascade 220 sport recommended.
Size 4 double pointed needles.
HOMEWORK: Download pattern Winding Way.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
You will learn knitting on double pointed needles and understanding cables from a chart. You will learn to transfer stitches to and from waste yarn from the thumb and make 1 increases.
MATERIALS: 1 skein of DK weight yarn (164 yards). Cascade 220 sport recommended.
Size 4 double pointed needles.
HOMEWORK: Download pattern Winding Way.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how to knit and purl.
Cloisonee Mittens
WHEN: Thursday, February 23, 6:00-7:30pm *** NEW SESSION ***
INSTRUCTOR: Deirdre DeSantis
FEE: $15
This class will get you started knitting these very fun mittens. You
will learn how to Knit 4 Below to create the stained glass effect or the paned
effect.
MATERIALS:
Approx 120 yards worsted weight yarn for Main Color (MC) and 10 yards for each Contrasting Color (CC).
Size 6 double pointed needles or size to get guage.
HOMEWORK: Purchase pattern at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cloisonee
Choose Main Color and Contrasting Colors.
In MC, cast on 36 or 40 stitches (depending on size), divide stitches evenly on 3 needles and join to knit in the round. Purl one round, knit one round. Change to first contrasting color and knit 3 rounds. If you are making the stained glass version, switch to black (or whatever your main color is) and knit one round. If you are making the paned (normal) version, knit one more row in your contrasting color.
SKILL LEVEL:
Know how to knit and purl.
INSTRUCTOR: Deirdre DeSantis
FEE: $15
This class will get you started knitting these very fun mittens. You
will learn how to Knit 4 Below to create the stained glass effect or the paned
effect.
MATERIALS:
Approx 120 yards worsted weight yarn for Main Color (MC) and 10 yards for each Contrasting Color (CC).
Size 6 double pointed needles or size to get guage.
HOMEWORK: Purchase pattern at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cloisonee
Choose Main Color and Contrasting Colors.
In MC, cast on 36 or 40 stitches (depending on size), divide stitches evenly on 3 needles and join to knit in the round. Purl one round, knit one round. Change to first contrasting color and knit 3 rounds. If you are making the stained glass version, switch to black (or whatever your main color is) and knit one round. If you are making the paned (normal) version, knit one more row in your contrasting color.
SKILL LEVEL:
Know how to knit and purl.
Introduction to Wet Felting
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 9:00am - 12:00 pm *** THIS CLASS IS FULL ***
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak
FEE: $35 includes materials
An introduction to the fiber art of Wet Felting will be presented. This will be a “hands-on” class. Students will be able to create a piece of flat felt to make anything ranging from coasters to a small table runner to a place mat or small wall hanging OR an item felted around a form such as a cell phone case, glass case or small purse.
MATERIALS:Wool Roving
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: No prior skills necessary.
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak
FEE: $35 includes materials
An introduction to the fiber art of Wet Felting will be presented. This will be a “hands-on” class. Students will be able to create a piece of flat felt to make anything ranging from coasters to a small table runner to a place mat or small wall hanging OR an item felted around a form such as a cell phone case, glass case or small purse.
MATERIALS:Wool Roving
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: No prior skills necessary.
Beginner Crochet
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 1:00-3:00pm *** NEW SESSION ***
INSTRUCTOR: Jasmine Brand
FEE: $20
This is a basic crochet skills class for beginners or those that have not picked up a hook in a while. We will cover abbreviations used in patterns and make 2 washcloths using a variety of common stitches for practice.
MATERIALS: one skein of Plymouth Fantasy Naturale Yarn or 140 yds of a worsted weight cotton yarn of your choice.
Size G Hook.
HOMEWORK: None
SKILL LEVEL: No prior skills necessary.
INSTRUCTOR: Jasmine Brand
FEE: $20
This is a basic crochet skills class for beginners or those that have not picked up a hook in a while. We will cover abbreviations used in patterns and make 2 washcloths using a variety of common stitches for practice.
MATERIALS: one skein of Plymouth Fantasy Naturale Yarn or 140 yds of a worsted weight cotton yarn of your choice.
Size G Hook.
HOMEWORK: None
SKILL LEVEL: No prior skills necessary.
March 2012 Classes
Car Seat Blanket
WHEN: Thursdays, March 1 and 8, 6:00-7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
The perfect baby gift, this car seat blanket is both pretty and practical. It has a hole in it for the car seat buckle Choose from 2 diffferent designs, the Textured Triangle of the Everyday Lace. Depending on the pattern you choose, you'll learn basic lace, following a simple knit/purl pattern to create a design, binding off and casting on with stitches on holders to create the seat belt hole.
MATERIALS: 350 yards worsted weight yarn
Size 8, 24” long circular needle.
2 larger stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches.
Pattern, available for purchase at the shop.
HOMEWORK: Regardless of which blanket you choose, cast on 75 stitches (do not join) and knit 10 rows.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how cast on, comfortable with knit and purl.
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
The perfect baby gift, this car seat blanket is both pretty and practical. It has a hole in it for the car seat buckle Choose from 2 diffferent designs, the Textured Triangle of the Everyday Lace. Depending on the pattern you choose, you'll learn basic lace, following a simple knit/purl pattern to create a design, binding off and casting on with stitches on holders to create the seat belt hole.
MATERIALS: 350 yards worsted weight yarn
Size 8, 24” long circular needle.
2 larger stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches.
Pattern, available for purchase at the shop.
HOMEWORK: Regardless of which blanket you choose, cast on 75 stitches (do not join) and knit 10 rows.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how cast on, comfortable with knit and purl.
KGA's Windowpane Felted Bag
WHEN: Sundays, March 4, 11 and 18, 12:00-1:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner-Athey
FEE: $40
Learn how to make this wonderful felted bag. Lear to make the color panes, how to add a flap for the top of the bag as well as i-cords. You will learn how to knit on the round and how to felt the bag as well. You can use a varigated yarn or different colors of yarn for the panes.
MATERIALS: 4 stitch markers, one a different color than the others. 10 ½ or 11 40” circulars and 10 ½ or 11 dpns.
420-440 yards.worsted weight yarn (that will felt) for MC
240 yards for CC. Can use more colors but total yardage for CC should be 240 yards.
Can use self striping yarn as well for panes.
HOMEWORK: Cast on 55 stitches of MC and knit 52 rows (26 ridges).
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting.
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner-Athey
FEE: $40
Learn how to make this wonderful felted bag. Lear to make the color panes, how to add a flap for the top of the bag as well as i-cords. You will learn how to knit on the round and how to felt the bag as well. You can use a varigated yarn or different colors of yarn for the panes.
MATERIALS: 4 stitch markers, one a different color than the others. 10 ½ or 11 40” circulars and 10 ½ or 11 dpns.
420-440 yards.worsted weight yarn (that will felt) for MC
240 yards for CC. Can use more colors but total yardage for CC should be 240 yards.
Can use self striping yarn as well for panes.
HOMEWORK: Cast on 55 stitches of MC and knit 52 rows (26 ridges).
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting.
Daybreak Shawl
WHEN: Thursdays, March 15 and 29, 6:00 - 8:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $35
A gorgeous shawl whose construction, with slipped stitches, resembles a sunrise. Using two different colors of fingering weight yarn, there are endless color possibilities. One solid/one varigated, one solid/one self-striping or 2 solids! Learn shawl construction starting from the top/middle, right and left leaning increases, slipping stitches and tips to keep track of your pattern. Lots of skills to add to your knitting repertoire!
MATERIALS: For sizes small, medium or large.
Fingering weight yarn
Color A: 135[240,325]
Color B: 200[270,440]
Size 4, 24" or longer (longer if making a med or large) circular needle.
8 stitch markers.
HOMEWORK: Purchase pattern online Daybreak.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $35
A gorgeous shawl whose construction, with slipped stitches, resembles a sunrise. Using two different colors of fingering weight yarn, there are endless color possibilities. One solid/one varigated, one solid/one self-striping or 2 solids! Learn shawl construction starting from the top/middle, right and left leaning increases, slipping stitches and tips to keep track of your pattern. Lots of skills to add to your knitting repertoire!
MATERIALS: For sizes small, medium or large.
Fingering weight yarn
Color A: 135[240,325]
Color B: 200[270,440]
Size 4, 24" or longer (longer if making a med or large) circular needle.
8 stitch markers.
HOMEWORK: Purchase pattern online Daybreak.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
Car Seat Blanket
WHEN: Fridays, March 16 and 23, 10:30-12:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
The perfect baby gift, this car seat blanket is both pretty and practical. It has a hole in it for the car seat buckle Choose from 2 diffferent designs, the Textured Triangle of the Everyday Lace. Depending on the pattern you choose, you'll learn basic lace, following a simple knit/purl pattern to create a design, binding off and casting on with stitches on holders to create the seat belt hole.
MATERIALS: 350 yards worsted weight yarn
Size 8, 24” long circular needle.
2 larger stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches.
Pattern, available for purchase at the shop.
HOMEWORK: Regardless of which blanket you choose, cast on 75 stitches (do not join) and knit 10 rows.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how cast on, comfortable with knit and purl.
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
The perfect baby gift, this car seat blanket is both pretty and practical. It has a hole in it for the car seat buckle Choose from 2 diffferent designs, the Textured Triangle of the Everyday Lace. Depending on the pattern you choose, you'll learn basic lace, following a simple knit/purl pattern to create a design, binding off and casting on with stitches on holders to create the seat belt hole.
MATERIALS: 350 yards worsted weight yarn
Size 8, 24” long circular needle.
2 larger stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches.
Pattern, available for purchase at the shop.
HOMEWORK: Regardless of which blanket you choose, cast on 75 stitches (do not join) and knit 10 rows.
SKILL LEVEL: Know how cast on, comfortable with knit and purl.
2 Socks on 1 Circular Needle
WHEN: Saturdays, March 17 and 31, 10:00 - 11:30 am *** NEW SESSION ***
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
Learn to knit two socks at the same time using one long circular needle. The perfect cure to Second Sock Syndrome! You will learn the magic loop technique which is an alternative to using double pointed needles.
MATERIALS: Size 2, 40" circular needle.
Approximately 400 yards of fingering weight sock yarn.
OR, for worsted weight socks,
Size 5, 40" circular needle.
Approximately 350 yards worsted weight yarn.
Locking stitch marker.
HOMEWORK: Separate yarn into two equal balls (can be done at the shop prior to class).
For fingering weight sock, cast on 60 sts with one ball, slide stitches down needle and cast on 60 sts with second ball.
For worsted weight sock, cast on 40 sts with one ball, slide stitches down needle and cast on 40 sts with second ball.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate knitter. Should be very comfortable knitting and purling.
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
Learn to knit two socks at the same time using one long circular needle. The perfect cure to Second Sock Syndrome! You will learn the magic loop technique which is an alternative to using double pointed needles.
MATERIALS: Size 2, 40" circular needle.
Approximately 400 yards of fingering weight sock yarn.
OR, for worsted weight socks,
Size 5, 40" circular needle.
Approximately 350 yards worsted weight yarn.
Locking stitch marker.
HOMEWORK: Separate yarn into two equal balls (can be done at the shop prior to class).
For fingering weight sock, cast on 60 sts with one ball, slide stitches down needle and cast on 60 sts with second ball.
For worsted weight sock, cast on 40 sts with one ball, slide stitches down needle and cast on 40 sts with second ball.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate knitter. Should be very comfortable knitting and purling.
Seamless Baby Kimono
WHEN: Saturdays, March 17 and 31, 1:00-3:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $35
An adorable baby sweater, knit from the top down, this is a perfect first sweater project. Lots of skills to learn including increases for raglan sleeves, changing yarn colors and patterns, and holding stitches for sleeves to be knit later. With sizing from newborn to 2T, it can fit any baby/toddler in your life!
MATERIALS: Worsted weight yarn (amount depending on size).
Sizes 6 and 8, 24” or longer circular needle.
Size 8 double pointed needles.
Waste yarn for holding stitches and several stitch markers.
HOMEWORK: Purchase pattern here Kimono.
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knit and purl.
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $35
An adorable baby sweater, knit from the top down, this is a perfect first sweater project. Lots of skills to learn including increases for raglan sleeves, changing yarn colors and patterns, and holding stitches for sleeves to be knit later. With sizing from newborn to 2T, it can fit any baby/toddler in your life!
MATERIALS: Worsted weight yarn (amount depending on size).
Sizes 6 and 8, 24” or longer circular needle.
Size 8 double pointed needles.
Waste yarn for holding stitches and several stitch markers.
HOMEWORK: Purchase pattern here Kimono.
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knit and purl.
Needle Felted Flowers
WHEN: Sunday, March 25, 12:00-1:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner-Athey and Trudi Jacobsen
FEE: $15 + $5 materials fee
Learn how to needle felt beautiful flowers that you can use on bags, coats or jackets. Trudi and Karen will show you the basics and you will leave with a finished product.
MATERIALS: Will be provided in class.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: No special skills necessary.
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner-Athey and Trudi Jacobsen
FEE: $15 + $5 materials fee
Learn how to needle felt beautiful flowers that you can use on bags, coats or jackets. Trudi and Karen will show you the basics and you will leave with a finished product.
MATERIALS: Will be provided in class.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: No special skills necessary.
April Classes
Needle Felted Buttons
WHEN: Sunday, April 1, 12:00-1:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner-Athey
FEE: $15 + $7.50 materials fee
Learn the basics of needle felting and leave with beautiful needle felted buttons that will add tons of sparkle to any felted bag, scarf, vest or sweater.
MATERIALS: Will be provided in class.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: No special skills necessary.
FEE: $15 + $7.50 materials fee
Learn the basics of needle felting and leave with beautiful needle felted buttons that will add tons of sparkle to any felted bag, scarf, vest or sweater.
MATERIALS: Will be provided in class.
HOMEWORK: None.
SKILL LEVEL: No special skills necessary.
