Knitting Classes
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Knitting University
Mondays, July 22 through August 19, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Saturdays, July 27 through August 24, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Wednesdays, July 31 through August 28, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, August 1 through August 29, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Saturdays September 7 through October 12, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85* Saturdays September 7 through October 12, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85* Mondays, September 9 through October 7, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 *No class on September 21 due to the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl 
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Knitting University is a comprehensive series of classes for the serious knitter. All levels of knitters are welcome. Students are encouraged to work on projects of their choice.
For the beginning knitter, it starts with the basics. Learn to cast on, knit and purl, and bind off. You also learn to read a pattern, recognize garter and stockinette stitch, and create a border. In each lesson, you build on your knowledge by learning how use circular and double pointed needles, increase and decrease, join colors, and make i-cords.
You now know everything needed to move on to the project of your choice and learn other techniques such as cable stitch, lace knitting, sweaters, and color-work. In doing these projects more in-depth pattern and chart reading is covered, knitting a gauge swatch, sizing a garment, and bind-off alternatives such as 3 needle or i-cord bind-offs.
More experienced knitters will benefit from learning new techniques and exchanging ideas with others. This course offers an opportunity to revisit those lurking, nagging UFOs you've stashed away for "later" -- expert instructors get you over the hurdles so you can finish them. A part of each 3 hour session is spent on a particular technique that may be useful to you in your knitting projects.
For the beginning knitter, it starts with the basics. Learn to cast on, knit and purl, and bind off. You also learn to read a pattern, recognize garter and stockinette stitch, and create a border. In each lesson, you build on your knowledge by learning how use circular and double pointed needles, increase and decrease, join colors, and make i-cords.
You now know everything needed to move on to the project of your choice and learn other techniques such as cable stitch, lace knitting, sweaters, and color-work. In doing these projects more in-depth pattern and chart reading is covered, knitting a gauge swatch, sizing a garment, and bind-off alternatives such as 3 needle or i-cord bind-offs.
More experienced knitters will benefit from learning new techniques and exchanging ideas with others. This course offers an opportunity to revisit those lurking, nagging UFOs you've stashed away for "later" -- expert instructors get you over the hurdles so you can finish them. A part of each 3 hour session is spent on a particular technique that may be useful to you in your knitting projects.
Fixing Knitting Mistakes
Saturday, July 27 1:30pm-4:30pm (1 class) $25
Ever rip out a project because you discovered a mistake? Or worse, put a project aside because you can't recover from a mistake? With this class, you can take control of your knitting. We'll tackle some common knitting mistakes and how to fix them. We'll also talk through getting gauge and techniques for preventing mistakes in the first place. Prerequisites: Basic knitting skills. Note there is pre-work to complete before the class so be sure to download the class information sheet below and come to class with the prepared.
Saturday, July 27 1:30pm-4:30pm (1 class) $25
Ever rip out a project because you discovered a mistake? Or worse, put a project aside because you can't recover from a mistake? With this class, you can take control of your knitting. We'll tackle some common knitting mistakes and how to fix them. We'll also talk through getting gauge and techniques for preventing mistakes in the first place. Prerequisites: Basic knitting skills. Note there is pre-work to complete before the class so be sure to download the class information sheet below and come to class with the prepared.
| Class Information Sheet - Fixing Knitting Mistakes.docx |
Basic Sequence Knitting
Tuesday, August 6, 1:30pm-4:30pm (1 Class Session) $25
Bring your knitting to a new level by using this engaging knitting technique. Sequence knitting uses a series of stitches over and over to create fabulous textures in your projects. And don't worry, it's still just knit and purls... but used as a sequence and repeated, you'll love the way it turns out. In this workshop, you'll will learn what Sequence Knitting is, how to read the charts, do the one row pattern, and other patterns that are available. We will discuss selecting the weight of yarn and color considerations. Prerequisites: Know how to Cast On, Knit, Purl, and Bind Off
Tuesday, August 6, 1:30pm-4:30pm (1 Class Session) $25
Bring your knitting to a new level by using this engaging knitting technique. Sequence knitting uses a series of stitches over and over to create fabulous textures in your projects. And don't worry, it's still just knit and purls... but used as a sequence and repeated, you'll love the way it turns out. In this workshop, you'll will learn what Sequence Knitting is, how to read the charts, do the one row pattern, and other patterns that are available. We will discuss selecting the weight of yarn and color considerations. Prerequisites: Know how to Cast On, Knit, Purl, and Bind Off
| Class Information Sheet - Basic Sequence Knitting.docx |
Create a Sequence Garment
Tuesday, August 13, August 27, and September 10, 1:30pm-4:30pm (3 Class Sessions) $65
Now that you know how to sequence knit, take it to a new level by incorporating the technique into a garment. The last week in July we will be selecting the garment to be knitted, picking yarn, and doing a swatch. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Sequence Knitting (A class scheduled for August 6).
Tuesday, August 13, August 27, and September 10, 1:30pm-4:30pm (3 Class Sessions) $65
Now that you know how to sequence knit, take it to a new level by incorporating the technique into a garment. The last week in July we will be selecting the garment to be knitted, picking yarn, and doing a swatch. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Sequence Knitting (A class scheduled for August 6).
| Class Information Sheet - Sequence Knitting Garment.docx |
Two-at-a-Time Socks
Mondays, August 12 and August 26, 10:00am-1:00pm (2 Class Sessions) $65
Banish second sock syndrome. Learn to knit two socks at the same time using Magic Loop. It's easier than you think and once you learn, you'll never go back to knitting one at a time. Prerequisites: You must have magic loop experience and must have knit a single sock previously.
Mondays, August 12 and August 26, 10:00am-1:00pm (2 Class Sessions) $65
Banish second sock syndrome. Learn to knit two socks at the same time using Magic Loop. It's easier than you think and once you learn, you'll never go back to knitting one at a time. Prerequisites: You must have magic loop experience and must have knit a single sock previously.
| Class Information Sheet-Two at a time Socks |
How to register:
To reserve you place or check for availability, please stop by or call the store at (530) 642-2270. Full payment is necessary to hold your seat in the class. If minimum class size of three students is not met one week prior to the first class, all fees will be refunded and class will be canceled. None of the classes include supplies unless otherwise noted. Check the Class Information Sheet for each class to find out what to bring as well as more details on what you'll learn, what you'll make, prerequisites, and how the class is structured.
To reserve you place or check for availability, please stop by or call the store at (530) 642-2270. Full payment is necessary to hold your seat in the class. If minimum class size of three students is not met one week prior to the first class, all fees will be refunded and class will be canceled. None of the classes include supplies unless otherwise noted. Check the Class Information Sheet for each class to find out what to bring as well as more details on what you'll learn, what you'll make, prerequisites, and how the class is structured.