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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

 

Knit a sweater from the top down (Class Full)

Day: Sunday

Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

First Class: November 2, 2008

Last Class: December 7, 2008

Class Dates: November 2, 9, 23 and December 7, 2008

Number of Classes: 4

 

Instructor: Marie Sinkiewicz

Cost: $15 per class ($60 total)

 

Description: This is a class for any of you who want to be able to wear that sweater you've just made without having to do a whole bunch of finishing. This class assumes knowledge of knit and purl. Work will be done on circular needles with yarn type of your choosing - we have lots to select from. Class will only be held for two or more students - sign up with a friend!

     

Sorry, class full

 

Beginning Knitting Saturday afternoons (4 spaces left)

Day: Saturday

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

First Class: November 8, 2008

Last Class: November 22, 2008

Class Dates: November 8, 15, 22, 2008

Number of Classes: 3

 

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

 

Description: Beginning knitting will introduce you to yarn, gauge, casting on, two basic stiches: knit and purl, and binding off. The introductory knitting project will be a scarf - with knit and purl you will be able to create a 'sampler' scarf with several stiches to add to your tool box. This will also be a good class for those who want to refresh their skills.

     

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Magic Loop Socks from the toe up (1 spaces left)

Day: Saturday

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

First Class: November 8, 2008

Last Class: December 6, 2008

Class Dates: November 8 and 22, December 6, 2008

Number of Classes: 3

 

Instructor: Marion Felts

Cost: $20 per class ($60 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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Introduction to Fair Isle (2 spaces left)

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

First Class: November 18, 2008

Last Class: December 2, 2008

Class Dates: November 18, 25, and December 2, 2008

Number of Classes: 3

 

Instructor: Anne Derby

Cost: $10 per class ($30 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 - the garment, a 6" vest for a teddy bear or doll, will provide an ample introduction. We will also learn to setup steeks using a single crochet method and apply attached i-cord. Familiarity with reading a chart will be assumed.

     

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Beginning Lace follow up (9 spaces left)

Day: Wednesday

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

First Class: December 3, 2008

Last Class: December 3, 2008

Class Dates: December 3, 2008

Number of Classes: 1

 

Instructor: Gali Beeri

Cost: $15 per class ($15 total)

 

Description: Think of this as a "reunion"! Gali will be here to answer any of your questions about your lace projects; so bring them and plan on sitting and sharing with the host of other lace knitters who might want to show off, or get a little support!

     

Register for this class

 

Register by phone at 919.423.6265 or using the form below.

 

 

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