Knitting Classes
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Knitting University
Mondays, January 21 through February 18, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 FULL Thursdays, January 24 through February 21, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 FULL Mondays, February 7 through March 7, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, February 11 through March 11, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Mondays, February 25 through March 25, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 FULL Thursdays, February 28 through March 28, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Saturdays, March 9 through April 6, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, March 14 through April 11, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Mondays, March 18 through April 15, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Wednesdays, March 20 through April 17, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 NEW - Knit and Crochet University (open to both knitters and crocheters) Sundays, March 31 through April 14, 12:30pm- 3:30pm (3-week class) $65 Thursdays Evening classes - March 21 through April 25, 5:30pm-7:00pm (6-week class) $65 |
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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.
As a university student, you receive a 10% discount on all class supplies and may also come to extra classes on a “space available” basis.
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.
As a university student, you receive a 10% discount on all class supplies and may also come to extra classes on a “space available” basis.
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Entrelac
Friday, February 15, 10:00am-4:00pm (1-day class) CLASS CANCELED It only looks difficult! Entrelac is a knitting technique that creates textured diamonds that resemble basket weave. Its interconnected squares are made by picking up and knitting stitches from the edges of previously knit sections -- all it takes to learn this versatile and attractive stitch pattern is this class, which covers multi-directional knitting techniques and short rows, and the ability to knit and purl. Class fee: $65 |
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Two-at-a-Time Socks
Fridays, February 22 and March 8, 10:00am-1:00pm (2-week class)
Banish Second-Sock Syndrome -- that all-too-common condition that occurs when you’ve knit your first sock then never get around to its mate. This class will show you how to knit two socks at once using the fabulous Magic Loop technique. Not only will you finish both socks at the same time, they’ll also be the same length! (The technique also translates to knitting the sleeves to a sweater -- and getting them to match.) Prerequisite: Magic Loop experience. Class fee: $45
Fridays, February 22 and March 8, 10:00am-1:00pm (2-week class)
Banish Second-Sock Syndrome -- that all-too-common condition that occurs when you’ve knit your first sock then never get around to its mate. This class will show you how to knit two socks at once using the fabulous Magic Loop technique. Not only will you finish both socks at the same time, they’ll also be the same length! (The technique also translates to knitting the sleeves to a sweater -- and getting them to match.) Prerequisite: Magic Loop experience. Class fee: $45
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Sequence Knitting Workshop
Saturday, February 23, 10:00am-1:00pm (1-day class) Did you attend the fabulous Sequence Knitting class offered by celebrity instructor Cecelia Campochiaro the weekend of Feb. 8? If so, you're probably itching to cast on your first sequence project. Looking for little help getting started? Join us for a Sequence Workshop offered by Lofty Lou's own celebrity Clara Redwine. Even if you haven't cast on but just want to exchange thoughts with others that are venturing into a new world of fabulous fabrics, we invite you to register. The class fee: $25. |
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Felted Clogs
Fridays, March 15, March 29, and April 5, 10:00am-1:00pm (3 class sessions) Keep feet cozy and warm with a pair of cute slippers. With wool yarn held double they knit knit up fast and you’ll be amazed at how gigantic they are to begin with-- till you felt them down to the exact size in a washing machine. Felted clogs make wonderful, thoughtful gifts for young and old -- and male and female -- recipients. Class fee: $65 |
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Knitting Basics & Beyond - Level 1
Saturdays, March 16 through April 13, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class)
Here's great course geared toward new knitters -- and anyone else who wants a better understanding of just about everything that goes into the craft. Lofty Lady/instructor Nancy Fowle covers diverse topics ranging from fixing mistakes to differences in fibers and yarns, and everything in between in Knitting Basics & Beyond - Level 1 (formerly known as Knitters' Boot Camp). Highly recommended for increasing your knitting knowledge. Class fee: $85
Saturdays, March 16 through April 13, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class)
Here's great course geared toward new knitters -- and anyone else who wants a better understanding of just about everything that goes into the craft. Lofty Lady/instructor Nancy Fowle covers diverse topics ranging from fixing mistakes to differences in fibers and yarns, and everything in between in Knitting Basics & Beyond - Level 1 (formerly known as Knitters' Boot Camp). Highly recommended for increasing your knitting knowledge. Class fee: $85
Brioche
Sundays, March 17 and 24, 12:30pm-3:30pm (2 class sessions)
Come learn the magic of brioche, a beautiful, 2-color stitch that creates a lofty and warm fabric that is double-sided. Each side of your piece will show off a different main color. In this class you'll learn the Brioche knit and purl, working with two colors and working Brioche in the round. A whole new world of patters will open up to you once you know this wonderful stitch. Prerequisites: Must know how to cast on, knit and purl and work in a pattern. Class fee: $45
Sundays, March 17 and 24, 12:30pm-3:30pm (2 class sessions)
Come learn the magic of brioche, a beautiful, 2-color stitch that creates a lofty and warm fabric that is double-sided. Each side of your piece will show off a different main color. In this class you'll learn the Brioche knit and purl, working with two colors and working Brioche in the round. A whole new world of patters will open up to you once you know this wonderful stitch. Prerequisites: Must know how to cast on, knit and purl and work in a pattern. Class fee: $45
Learning Fair Isle Technique without Stranding
Tuesday, March 26, 10:00am-1:00pm (1-day class) $45
Learn the secrets behind stranded color work without those pesky floats in the back. In this one-day class, you'll learn the technique of two-handed fair isle without stranding. We'll be using the lock-in method of color work. Create complex graphic prints without the complexity. Students should be proficient in knit and purl stitches as well as knitting in the round.
Tuesday, March 26, 10:00am-1:00pm (1-day class) $45
Learn the secrets behind stranded color work without those pesky floats in the back. In this one-day class, you'll learn the technique of two-handed fair isle without stranding. We'll be using the lock-in method of color work. Create complex graphic prints without the complexity. Students should be proficient in knit and purl stitches as well as knitting in the round.
Magic Loop
Friday, April 12 , 10:00am-1:00pm (1-day class)
Magic loop may seem like magic but once you've mastered this technique, you'll use it for all your small circumference projects. Magic loop allows you to work in the round without using double pointed needles. All you need is one long circular needle (32" or longer is best) and some yarn... no magic involved. Class fee: $25
Friday, April 12 , 10:00am-1:00pm (1-day class)
Magic loop may seem like magic but once you've mastered this technique, you'll use it for all your small circumference projects. Magic loop allows you to work in the round without using double pointed needles. All you need is one long circular needle (32" or longer is best) and some yarn... no magic involved. Class fee: $25
Knitting Basics & Beyond - Level 2
Tuesdays, February 12 through March 12, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) FULL
Saturdays, April 20 through May 18, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class)
Now that you've mastered the basics, take your knitting to the next level with Knitting Basics & Beyond - Level 2. This class will cover more advanced knitting techniques such as slip stitch two-color work, knitting in the round, provisional cast-ons, nuts and bold of pattern reading, fixing mistakes, and much more. Nancy will give you several patterns allowing practice (and making wearable items) while learning these techniques. Class fee: $85
Tuesdays, February 12 through March 12, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) FULL
Saturdays, April 20 through May 18, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class)
Now that you've mastered the basics, take your knitting to the next level with Knitting Basics & Beyond - Level 2. This class will cover more advanced knitting techniques such as slip stitch two-color work, knitting in the round, provisional cast-ons, nuts and bold of pattern reading, fixing mistakes, and much more. Nancy will give you several patterns allowing practice (and making wearable items) while learning these techniques. Class fee: $85
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.
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.