Monday Eves January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th - 6-8:30pm
Instructor: Lisa of Handworks Northwest
Cost of Class: $60 + materials
Supplies: If purchasing supplies prior to the first class, you will need yarn and needles that will give you gauge of 4 stitches to the inch in stockinette stitch, the Knitting Pure & Simple Neck-Down Sweater Pattern, and enough yarn for the size sweater you choose. Stitch markers. Notepad.
This class is designed for the advanced beginner - knows how to knit & purl.
Learn to knit your first sweater from the top down - no seams to put together in the end, and you will be knitting in the round so its fast! The first class will be spent selecting your yarn, and working on your guage and learning the stitches. Lisa will show you how to "build" your sweater from there. You will be able to try your sweater on, along the way, so to insure a great fit. Join us for this engaging 4 week class.
Min 5 Max 9 See Store Class Policy before signing up for class.
FELTED CLOGS / SLIPPER
Monday eve 6 - 8:30 pm - February 2nd, 9th & 16th.
Instructor: Lisa of Handworks NW
Cost of Class: $50 + materials
Supplies: Please wait to purchase on night of class, as the instructor will begin the class by showing you options for felting, embellishing and decorating your clogs which may alter your yarn choices. Stitch Markers, Darning Needle, Notepad.
These clogs are so fun to make and the pattern can be a bit overwhelming -- you just need a little guidance to get started. During the first class we will talk about how to embellish your clogs with yarns, or beads or needlefelting. We will then select your yarn and get started on your project. Learn the stitches in the clog pattern (Wrap & Turn, M1 etc) so you can begin your clog. Next you will learn how to build and shape the upper portion of the clog and by the last class, you will shape the ankle cuff and add the sole. We will discuss and explain the felting process as well. Your clogs will be ready to wear after you felt them following the third class. A great winter knitting project for you or a loved one.
Min 5 Max 9 See Store Class Policy before signing up for class.
INTRO TO LACE KNITTING
Sunday Afternoon - April 5th 3- 6 pm
Instructor: Lisa of Handworks NW
Cost of Class: $30+ materials
Supplies: i skein of DK or worsted weight yarn and appropriate size needles. Stitch Markers. Notepad.
Advanced Beginner - knows how to knit and purl; ready to learn how to make a "yarn over" and other stitches to start creadting beautiful knitted lace. Some familiarity reading patterns is helpful, but not necessary.
Don't let lace knitting intimidate you. Learn all you need to know to begin your first lace project; you can choose to knit either a scarf, a shawl or a shrug. Learn 3 different beginning lace patterns by becoming comfortable make a yarn over, knitting two stitches together or by passing a slipped stitch over another to create increases and decreases in your knitting. Take all the fear and mystery out of this most beautiful of knitting techniques. Join us for this one day intro workshop - a wonderful class to learn a new technique and begin that shawl, scarf, wrap or shrug to keep you warm on a chilly spring or summer night.
Min 5 Max 9 See Store Class Policy before signing up for class.
MY FIRST PAIR OF SOCKS
Saturday July 18th & Saturday Aug 1st - 1 - 4 pm
Instructor: Lisa of Handworks NW
Cost of Class: $50 + Materials
Supplies: If purchasing supplies prior to the first class, you will need yarn and double pointed needles that will give you a gauge of 5 stitches to the inch in stockinette stitch. You will need to purchase The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd as we will be using her sock pattern for this class. Darning needle, Notepad.
Advanced beginner - knows how to knit and purl; ready to get beyond a scarf or hat. Familiarity reading patterns is helpful, but not necessary. Has never knit a pair of socks.
Learn to knit your first sock!! Knitting in the round on double pointed needles, learn about the importance of obtaining guage to create a pair of socks that actually fit. Learn how to create the heel flap, how to "turn" the heel, make gussets, shape the toe, and finally, learn the Kitchener Stitch. Join us for this great 2 - week class. The perfect portable knitting project - you can bring your sock project with you anywhere!
Min 5 - Max 9 See Store Class Policy before signing up for class.
BEGINNING CROCHET
Saturday May 9th 1 - 4 pm
Instructor: Lynn Ferber
Cost of Class: $30 + materials
Supplies: 100 yards of worsted weight yarn for practice in a light color, size G crochet hook, notepad, 300 yards worsted weight yarn for a scarf ( not needed until 2nd class) Assistance from instructor on yarn selection for scarf highly encouraged.
Learn a single, double, half double and treble crochet stitch and make a scarf in this fun class.
Min 4 Max 10
2 HANDED FAIR ISLE KNITTING
Saturday March 14th - 1 -3 pm
Instructors: Lynn Ferber & Judy Smitke
Cost of Class: $40
Learn how to knit continental style and carry two colors at the same time. This is a fabulous class and fills quickly, so sign up early.
Min 2 Max 3
DOUBLE KNITTING TECHNIQUE
Saturday May 16th and 30th - 10 - noon
Instructor: Judy Smitke
Cost of Class: $45 + materials
This is a form of knitting in which two different layers of fabric are knit at the same time on one pair of needles. It creates a reversible, two layer, double thick fabric.
For example, our sample in the store shows a grey background with a red heart and when you turn it over it is a red background with a grey heart.
This creates a nice warm fabric, great for hats, mittens, pockets and a sturdy fabric for handbags.
Min 4 Max 8
LEARNING HOW TO KNIT SHORT ROWS - LIZARD RIDGE AFGHAN
This is a one day 3 hour class
Sunday May 3rd 3:00 - 6:00
Instructor: Lisa of Handworks NW
Cost of Class: $30 + materials
Advanced beginner - knows how to knit and purl; ready to knit beyond a scarf or hat. Some familiarity reading patterns helpful, but not necessary.
Supplies: 1 skein Noro Silk Garden or Noro Kureyon yarn, needles needed to get guage of 4 stitches to the inch. Stitch markers. Notepad
What are short rows? Learn how you can shape your garment or project by integrating this creative technique into your knitting. Learn to "wrap and turn" and how to avoid creating holes in the knitted fabric. Using the Knitty.com, Lizard Ridge Afghan pattern and Noro self-striping yarn, we will make a sample square that you can make into a purse, a eyeglass holder or have it become the first square of your Lizard Ridge Afghan. (Due to the complexity and hands-on nature of teaching this class, the class size will be held to 5 students.)
Min 4 Max 5 See Store Class Policy before signing up for class.
KIDS BEGINNING KNITTING
If you put together a group of kids (min 4 max 8) we will teach them to knit a scarf. They will learn how to cast on, and knit. All supplies will be included for them to keep. This is a great birthday party idea too. Just give us a call and we will schedule a time.
Cost of Class: $30 each child - includes materials
PARENT/CHILD BEGINNING KNITTING
Sunday Feb 1st & 8th - 3:00 - 4:30
Instructor: Lisa Carney- Fenton
This will be 2 Sunday afternoons and you will learn how to cast on and knit. By the parent learning to knit along with the child, they can help each other. It is a wonderful thing to enjoy with your child.
Cost of class: $60 + materials.
INTRODUCTION TO CABLES
Sunday April 19 & 26 - 3 - 5:30 pm
Instructor: Lisa Carney - Fenton
Learn to knit a cable scarf and how to knit a cable hat in the round! This class is for individuals who are ready to move onto a little bit more of a challange. Learn how to read charts and use cable needles. We have samples in the store for you to see. Join the fun.
Cost of Class: $40 + materials
ONE-ON-ONE HELP
Tuesday 1 - 3 pm with Ellen Farr or
Wednesday - 12:15 - 1:45pm with Judy Smitke
Dont have time for a class but need help with your project? Sign up with Ellen for one on one help. You need to call ahead for an appointment and the cost is $5 for 15 mins. You can sign up for a full hour if you would like.
SPINNING CLASSES
COMBINED BEG & INTERMEDIATE SPINNING
BEGINNING SPINNING
Tuesday Evenings: 7 – 9 pm – Begins the First Tuesday of each month. Runs 4 weeks. Instructor: Laurie Weinsoft
Are you interested in learning to spin or want to take your level of spinning a step further? Experiment with new fibers? This class is designed to work one-on-one with each student at several skill levels covering as many different needs as the class dictates.
Bring your wheel and lets spin! If you need to rent a wheel, please sign up for one at time of registration. Rental Rate: $10 a week.
Cost of Class: $55 and includes all the fibers used in class.
Min 4 Max 8
SPINNING TWO : BUILDING ON WHAT YOU KNOW
Thurs Evenings: 7-9 pm July every Thurs eve
Instructor: Laurie Weinsoft
A more intensive but quick look at spinning starting with a fresh fleece we will work on wool preparation for perfect yarn production. Moving to clean prepared fibers, we will learn several advanced spinning techniques including spinning on the fold and plying techniques including Navaho plying, boucle and spinning very fine to nice and bulky yarns. A large variety of fibers will be available for experimentation including hand painted rovings and carded mohair. Beads and flash will be available as the time and interest allows.
Bring your wheel and at least 3 bobbins.
Cost of Class: $45 and includes all fibers used in class.
DROP SPINDLE
Saturday May 30th - 10:00 - noon
nstructor: Jane Penny
Jane has been spinning for many years both on a wheel and drop spindle. She learned drop spindle because of its portability. Come learn how to spin your own yarn.
Cost of Class: $40. Includes a drop spindle for you to keep and all the fibers used in class.
Min 4 Max 8
Class Policy
You must pre-register for all classes at least one week in advance of the starting date. This means making out a check made payable to the instructor (no credit cards will be accepted for payment of class). You are not registered in a class until payment is received.
If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so up to one week before the class begins with a full refund. Otherwise, all fees are non-refundable. We do this because our class sizes are small, and we have a waiting list of people to get in.
The class fee pays the instructors for their time during the four week session. Be sure and attend all sessions offered, as there will be no make-up classes. Due to previous problems, we ask that you do not pressure our instructors for deviations from this store policy.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
