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These are our current classes. We hope you come! Whatever class you take, you should have a wonderful time, meet other interesting knitters and have confidence and skills to hone after the sessions!

Classes are listed by beginning date.

Space is limited to six students at each session so please let me know as soon as possible if you plan to attend.

Looking forward to knitting with you, and best wishes for a wonderful New Year,

Anne

Magic Loop Socks from the toe up July-August (2 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

First Class: July 10, 2010

Last Class: August 21, 2010

Class Dates: July 10, 24, August 7 and 21, 2010

Number of Classes: 4

Instructor: Marion Felts

Cost: $20 per class ($80 total)

Description: Perhaps you've seen someone using the "Magic Loop" technique and you thought it would be fun to try - here is your chance. Marion has been knitting socks using the magic loop and won't make them any other way now! Come learn the "magic". Supplies (long circular, sock yarn, Magic Loop booklet) all available for purchase at the shop

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Fair Isle in July (2 spaces left)

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Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm

First Class: July 13, 2010

Last Class: July 27, 2010

Class Dates: July 13, 20, 27 2010

Number of Classes: 3

Instructor: Anne Derby

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

Description: The Fair Isle sample we will work on is worked in stranded knitting using Shetland jumper weight wool and US #2 circular needles or double points - the garment, a 6" vest for a teddy bear or doll, will provide an ample introduction to several techniques including chart reading, steeks using a single crochet method and attached i-cord. All materials are available at the shop for purchase.

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Lacy Stole - Introduction to Lace (3 spaces left)

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Day: Sunday

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

First Class: July 18, 2010

Last Class: August 8, 2010

Class Dates: July 18, August 1 and 8, 2010

Number of Classes: 3

Instructor: Ivy Wingate

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

Description: Learn the basics of lace knitting while creating a beautiful lacy shawl. This is done on worsted to aran weight yarn on an appropriate sized circular needle. Markers are also needed for this project. It is expected that materials for this class will be purchased at the shop. It's not too early to think about holiday gifts!

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Knitted Holiday ornament (2 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

First Class: July 24, 2010

Last Class: July 24, 2010

Class Dates: July 24, 2010

Number of Classes: 1

Instructor: Marion Felts

Cost: $20 per class ($20 total)

Description: Christmas in July! - Come to class to learn to knit a beautiful holiday ornament - with plenty of time left to create several to decorate with or give as gifts. Bells, tiny socks, hats, scarfs!! See them in our front window. Materials available for purchase at the shop.

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Finishing Workshop (3 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

First Class: July 31, 2010

Last Class: July 31, 2010

Class Dates: July 31, 2010

Number of Classes: 1

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Cost: $15 per class ($15 total)

Description: This is a workshop that will focus on your garments &/or projects that have been completed, blocked, but not yet sewn together. Come in for hand holding and instruction for picking up for a button band, matching stripes, putting in a sleeve. If you are not quite done with a project bring in about four swatches to practice techniques for finishing.

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Knitting with Kids - (6 spaces left)

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Day: Monday

Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

First Class: August 9, 2010

Last Class: August 13, 2010

Class Dates: August 6-13,2010

Number of Classes: 5

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Cost: $30 per class ($150 total)

Description: This is an introductory class for kids ages 8 and older. We will begin with learning the knit and purl stitches . Binding off and long tail cast on will also be taught. We will make a project - a bag, using a standard yarn (like Ella Rae wool or Galway ). Materials are available for purchase at the shop.

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Fair Isle (1 spaces left)

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Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

First Class: August 10, 2010

Last Class: August 24, 2010

Class Dates: August 10, 17, and 24, 2010

Number of Classes: 3

Instructor: Anne Derby

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

Description: The Fair Isle sample we will work on is worked in stranded knitting using Shetland jumper weight wool and US #2 circular needles or double points - the garment, a 6" vest for a teddy bear or doll, will provide an ample introduction to several techniques including chart reading, steeks using a single crochet method and attached i-cord. All materials are available at the shop for purchase

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Knit an ornament with beads - (4 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

First Class: August 14, 2010

Last Class: August 14, 2010

Class Dates: August 14, 2010

Number of Classes: 1

Instructor: Jodie Robinson

Cost: $20 per class ($20 total)

Description: Have you noticed the beautiful ornaments in our window ? We will have a class on how to "assemble" your ornament kit! Prior experience working in the round with either double points or magic loop will be very helpful. Stop by the shop, purchase the ornament pattern book, yarn, and beads prior to class so you "pre-string" your beads and come to class as an introduction to beading in a painless way!

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Start your first sweater (Class Full)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

First Class: August 28, 2010

Last Class: October 23, 2010

Class Dates: 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23

Number of Classes: 5

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Cost: $15 per class ($75 total)

Description: Learn the skills you need to start your first sweater - from pattern and yarn selection to gauge, sweater sizing and pattern reading. Please bring a sweater that fits you well to the first class for sizing information. It is expected that materials for this class will be purchased at the shop.

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