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.
June Classes
KGA's Windowpane Felted Bag
WHEN: Sundays, June 2, 16 and 30, 12:00-1:30
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner-Athey
FEE: $40
Learn how to make this wonderful felted bag. Learn 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: Pattern available for purchase at the shop. 420-440 yards worsted weight yarn (that will felt) for MC and 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.
4 stitch markers, one a different color than the others.
10 ½ or 11 40” circulars and 10 ½ or 11 dpns.
HOMEWORK: Cast on 55 stitches of MC and knit 52 rows (26 ridges).
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner-Athey
FEE: $40
Learn how to make this wonderful felted bag. Learn 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: Pattern available for purchase at the shop. 420-440 yards worsted weight yarn (that will felt) for MC and 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.
4 stitch markers, one a different color than the others.
10 ½ or 11 40” circulars and 10 ½ or 11 dpns.
HOMEWORK: Cast on 55 stitches of MC and knit 52 rows (26 ridges).
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
Socks 101
WHEN: Wednesdays, June 5 and 12, 12:00-2:00
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $35
Students will knit a pair of worsted weight, woman’s size sock from the Yankee Knitter Designs pattern. They will become comfortable with working on double pointed needles and experience knitting all of the sections of a sock. This pattern can be used for future socks – in sizes ranging from baby to men. In fingering, sport or worsted weight yarns.
MATERIALS:
Yankee Knitter pattern available for purchase in the shop
2 skeins of Encore or equivalent worsted weight yarn – 250 yards
Size 5 dpns – long or short
SKILL LEVEL: Must be comfortable with knitting and purling prior to class.
HOMEWORK: None.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $35
Students will knit a pair of worsted weight, woman’s size sock from the Yankee Knitter Designs pattern. They will become comfortable with working on double pointed needles and experience knitting all of the sections of a sock. This pattern can be used for future socks – in sizes ranging from baby to men. In fingering, sport or worsted weight yarns.
MATERIALS:
Yankee Knitter pattern available for purchase in the shop
2 skeins of Encore or equivalent worsted weight yarn – 250 yards
Size 5 dpns – long or short
SKILL LEVEL: Must be comfortable with knitting and purling prior to class.
HOMEWORK: None.
Top Down Cotton Cardi *** TO BE RESCHEDULED ***
WHEN: TBD
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $35
An EASY top down short-sleeve cardi perfect for summer! Great for a first sweater to learn the top-down method, as well as a little lace.
MATERIALS: Free pattern here: http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patternsFree/W341_LunaCardiganShrug.pdf
574-1148 yards worsted weight yarn (Cascade Luna cotton is a great option)
1 set of US # 5 (3.75 mm) –16” circular needle
1 set of US # 5 (3.75 mm) – 32” circular needle
1 set of US # 7 (4.5 mm) ‐ 16” circular needle or needles size to obtain gauge
1 set of US # 7 (4.5 mm) ‐ 32” circular needle or needle size to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers (3 different colors or types)
Scrap Yarn for holding stitches
HOMEWORK: To determine if needle size is appropriate, knit a gauge swatch as follows: With the size 7 needle, cast on 20 stitches, knit in stockinette (knit one row, purl one row) for 4 inches. You should get 4 stitches to the inch. Stop in at the shop if you need help measuring!
Then, determine the size you will make, and with the smaller and longer needle, cast on the appropriate number of stitches and knit one row.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $35
An EASY top down short-sleeve cardi perfect for summer! Great for a first sweater to learn the top-down method, as well as a little lace.
MATERIALS: Free pattern here: http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patternsFree/W341_LunaCardiganShrug.pdf
574-1148 yards worsted weight yarn (Cascade Luna cotton is a great option)
1 set of US # 5 (3.75 mm) –16” circular needle
1 set of US # 5 (3.75 mm) – 32” circular needle
1 set of US # 7 (4.5 mm) ‐ 16” circular needle or needles size to obtain gauge
1 set of US # 7 (4.5 mm) ‐ 32” circular needle or needle size to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers (3 different colors or types)
Scrap Yarn for holding stitches
HOMEWORK: To determine if needle size is appropriate, knit a gauge swatch as follows: With the size 7 needle, cast on 20 stitches, knit in stockinette (knit one row, purl one row) for 4 inches. You should get 4 stitches to the inch. Stop in at the shop if you need help measuring!
Then, determine the size you will make, and with the smaller and longer needle, cast on the appropriate number of stitches and knit one row.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
Urban Bag
WHEN: Tuesday, June 11, 6:00-8:00
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
Felted bag in 3 sizes. Have fun with colors – use up yarn from other wool projects or try out a self-striping yarn. Good for all level knitters. Straight knitting and knitting in the round are used.
MATERIALS:
Ravelry Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/urban-bag-in-3-sizes
Knitting worsted weight yarn in wool or natural fiber that will felt for main color and contrasting colors. Amounts vary by size bag.
The model is a small.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
HOMEWORK: Complete bottom of the bag, according to instructions. Help is available at the shop.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
Felted bag in 3 sizes. Have fun with colors – use up yarn from other wool projects or try out a self-striping yarn. Good for all level knitters. Straight knitting and knitting in the round are used.
MATERIALS:
Ravelry Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/urban-bag-in-3-sizes
Knitting worsted weight yarn in wool or natural fiber that will felt for main color and contrasting colors. Amounts vary by size bag.
The model is a small.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
HOMEWORK: Complete bottom of the bag, according to instructions. Help is available at the shop.
Daybreak Shawl *** TO BE RESCHEDULED ***
WHEN: TBD
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 variegated, 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: Fingering Weight yarn, for sizes small [ medium, large]
Color A: 135[240,325] yards
Color B: 200[270, 440] yards
Size 4, 24” or longer (longer if making a med or large) circular needle
8 stitch markers
HOMEWORK: Purchase pattern online here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daybreak
Let us know if you need help with this. No other homework!
SKILL LEVEL: Very 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 variegated, 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: Fingering Weight yarn, for sizes small [ medium, large]
Color A: 135[240,325] yards
Color B: 200[270, 440] yards
Size 4, 24” or longer (longer if making a med or large) circular needle
8 stitch markers
HOMEWORK: Purchase pattern online here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daybreak
Let us know if you need help with this. No other homework!
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting and purling.
Trousseau *** TO BE RESCHEDULED ***
WHEN: TBD
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
A gorgeous lace shawl that looks hard to knit but is really quite easy! You will learn a crochet provisional cast on, basic lace stitches and chart reading. There will also be a demonstration for an elastic bind off for you to use when you are finishing your shawl.
MATERIALS: “Trousseau” shawl pattern available on Ravelry here: Trousseau
320 yards DK weight yarn to make a small shawl; or 500 yards fingering weight yarn to make a large shawl (alternatively if you like to use DK weight yarn and want an even larger shawl, you could use 750 yards DK weight yarn – the shop sample is a modification of this and used 710 yards DK weight yarn)
Size 9, 40” circular needle if using DK weight yarn; size 7, 40” circular needle if using fingering weight yarn
Stitch markers – pattern calls for 2 markers but having at least 10 may be helpful to you.
HOMEWORK: None
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting and purling.
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE: $25
A gorgeous lace shawl that looks hard to knit but is really quite easy! You will learn a crochet provisional cast on, basic lace stitches and chart reading. There will also be a demonstration for an elastic bind off for you to use when you are finishing your shawl.
MATERIALS: “Trousseau” shawl pattern available on Ravelry here: Trousseau
320 yards DK weight yarn to make a small shawl; or 500 yards fingering weight yarn to make a large shawl (alternatively if you like to use DK weight yarn and want an even larger shawl, you could use 750 yards DK weight yarn – the shop sample is a modification of this and used 710 yards DK weight yarn)
Size 9, 40” circular needle if using DK weight yarn; size 7, 40” circular needle if using fingering weight yarn
Stitch markers – pattern calls for 2 markers but having at least 10 may be helpful to you.
HOMEWORK: None
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting and purling.
Monthly Knitting Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 9:00-10:00
NOTE: There will be NO Thursday workshop this month.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: FREE!
The Saturday group has voted to move on to a different book, Cast On Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor. Copies of the book are available at the shop. The Thursday group will continue with the Circular Knitting Workshop. Check out our Ravelry thread here for the latest information.
MATERIALS: You must have a copy, either in print or electronic, of the Circular Knitting Workshop by Margaret Radcliffe or Cast On Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor depending on which group you are attending.
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting and purling.
NOTE: There will be NO Thursday workshop this month.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: FREE!
The Saturday group has voted to move on to a different book, Cast On Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor. Copies of the book are available at the shop. The Thursday group will continue with the Circular Knitting Workshop. Check out our Ravelry thread here for the latest information.
MATERIALS: You must have a copy, either in print or electronic, of the Circular Knitting Workshop by Margaret Radcliffe or Cast On Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor depending on which group you are attending.
SKILL LEVEL: Very comfortable with knitting and purling.
Ratatouille
WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 12:00-2:00
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
Knit this cute hat with interesting construction. Learn about circular guage, picking up stitches, Fibonacci striping and more. Get a head start on your Holiday gifts!
MATERIALS: Purchase pattern from ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ratatouille
Pattern calls for MC and CC in Cascade 220, 1 skein each.
Size 8, 16" circular needles.
Size 8 DPNs.
Size 8 straight needles.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
HOMEWORK: Knit gauge swatch in the round. CO 35 stitches – follow instructions in this YouTube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivCho4KvB3g or check with the shop for help. BO.
Begin the brim – CO 20 stitches (straight needles) and follow directions until piece is about 3 inches long.
(Row 1 Purl, Rows 2 and 3 Knit – Repeat these 3 rows.)
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
Knit this cute hat with interesting construction. Learn about circular guage, picking up stitches, Fibonacci striping and more. Get a head start on your Holiday gifts!
MATERIALS: Purchase pattern from ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ratatouille
Pattern calls for MC and CC in Cascade 220, 1 skein each.
Size 8, 16" circular needles.
Size 8 DPNs.
Size 8 straight needles.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
HOMEWORK: Knit gauge swatch in the round. CO 35 stitches – follow instructions in this YouTube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivCho4KvB3g or check with the shop for help. BO.
Begin the brim – CO 20 stitches (straight needles) and follow directions until piece is about 3 inches long.
(Row 1 Purl, Rows 2 and 3 Knit – Repeat these 3 rows.)
July Classes
Multnomah *** NEW DATE ***
WHEN: Saturday, July 13, 9:00-11:00
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
This simple lace scarf is the place to start for lace beginners. Learn the lace cast on and how to place a lifeline. Also track your progress using the After This Row knitting tool.
MATERIALS: Free Ravelry download: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/multnomah
400 yards fingering weight yarn
Size 5 needle (straight recommended)
After This Row: Scarves, Shawls and Shawlettes - $2.99 – available from shop
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
HOMEWORK: None
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $20
This simple lace scarf is the place to start for lace beginners. Learn the lace cast on and how to place a lifeline. Also track your progress using the After This Row knitting tool.
MATERIALS: Free Ravelry download: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/multnomah
400 yards fingering weight yarn
Size 5 needle (straight recommended)
After This Row: Scarves, Shawls and Shawlettes - $2.99 – available from shop
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
HOMEWORK: None
Fixing Mistakes *** NEW DATE ***
WHEN: Saturday, July 13, 11:00-12:30
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $15
Learn to recognize some common mistakes that all of us knitters make – and how to fix them.
Hands on practice depends on coming to class with homework complete.
MATERIALS:
Scrap knitting worsted weight yarn – solid, light to medium shade.
Size 7 or 8 needles.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
HOMEWORK: Cast on 20 stitches. Knit in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for at least 20 rows.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera
FEE: $15
Learn to recognize some common mistakes that all of us knitters make – and how to fix them.
Hands on practice depends on coming to class with homework complete.
MATERIALS:
Scrap knitting worsted weight yarn – solid, light to medium shade.
Size 7 or 8 needles.
SKILL LEVEL: Comfortable with knitting and purling.
HOMEWORK: Cast on 20 stitches. Knit in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for at least 20 rows.
