Knitting Classes
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Knitting University
Mondays, November 18 through December 16, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, November 21 through December 26, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, December 5 through January 9, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Mondays, January 6 through February 3, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Mondays, January 6 through February 3, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Wednesdays, January 8 through February 5, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, January 9 through February 6, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Saturdays, January 11 through February 8, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, January 16 through February 13, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 
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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.
Beginning Knit and Crochet
Sunday, November 10 through November 24, 12:30pm-3:30pm (3-week class) $65
Are you a knitter that wants to learn to crochet, or perhaps a crocheter that wants to try out knitting. Or maybe you've never done either. This class will cover both techniques. You pick which you want to learn and we'll help you gain those skills. Learn to cast on, do basic stitches, read basic patterns, and bind off. This class is intended for the beginner who needs to learn the basics before taking your craft to the next level.
Sunday, November 10 through November 24, 12:30pm-3:30pm (3-week class) $65
Are you a knitter that wants to learn to crochet, or perhaps a crocheter that wants to try out knitting. Or maybe you've never done either. This class will cover both techniques. You pick which you want to learn and we'll help you gain those skills. Learn to cast on, do basic stitches, read basic patterns, and bind off. This class is intended for the beginner who needs to learn the basics before taking your craft to the next level.
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Learn to Double Knit
Mondays, December 2 and 9, 1:30-4:30pm (2 Classes) $45 Saturdays, December 7 and 14, 10:00-1:00pm (2 Classes) $45 Wednesdays, December 11 and 18, 10:00-1:00pm (2 Classes) $45 Double knitting is a technique that allows you to produce a double layer of stockinette stitch fabric with mirror-image of the colorwork on either side. You're essentially knitting two layers at the same time so there's no "back side" to your colorwork project. In this class, we'll create this adorable pot holder. You'll also learn to make an invisible cast on and bind off and how to read a chart. Prerequisites: basic knitting knowledge.
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Fixing Knitting Mistakes
Saturday, December 7, 1:30pm-4:30pm (1 class) $25
Have you ever set a project aside because you found a mistake you just can't tackle? Don't let those mistakes cause your project to languish. If you can master fixing mistakes, you can master your project. In this class we'll cover picking up dropped stitches, "reading" your knitting, lifelines, the importance of getting gauge, tinking & frogging, and more. You should come to class with any mistakes that are your particular nemesis and we'll work through those mistakes together.
Saturday, December 7, 1:30pm-4:30pm (1 class) $25
Have you ever set a project aside because you found a mistake you just can't tackle? Don't let those mistakes cause your project to languish. If you can master fixing mistakes, you can master your project. In this class we'll cover picking up dropped stitches, "reading" your knitting, lifelines, the importance of getting gauge, tinking & frogging, and more. You should come to class with any mistakes that are your particular nemesis and we'll work through those mistakes together.
| Class Information Sheet - Fixing Knitting Mistakes.docx |
Knitting Basics
Saturdays, December 14 through January 11, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85
This class is suited to a first time knitter who has never picked up needles or a knitting “restarter” who has forgotten those long-ago instructions. We will cover: basic knit and purl stitches, various cast-on/bind-off methods, basic increases/decreases, reading patterns, stitch patterns, and some tips, tools and techniques to make you a confident knitter. Students will receive and start working on one of several beginning patterns. The patterns include slippers (for him and for her), scarves and dish cloths - you'll pick the one you prefer.
Saturdays, December 14 through January 11, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85
This class is suited to a first time knitter who has never picked up needles or a knitting “restarter” who has forgotten those long-ago instructions. We will cover: basic knit and purl stitches, various cast-on/bind-off methods, basic increases/decreases, reading patterns, stitch patterns, and some tips, tools and techniques to make you a confident knitter. Students will receive and start working on one of several beginning patterns. The patterns include slippers (for him and for her), scarves and dish cloths - you'll pick the one you prefer.
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Basic Sequence Knitting
Monday, December 16, 1:30pm-4:30pm (1 class) $25 Saturday, December 21, 10:00am-1:00pm (1 class) $25 Learn the basics of sequence knitting which is a radical and simple approach for creating amazing fabrics by working a sequence of stitches over and over again. Take your knitting to a new level. You'll be amazed at the textures or color effects you can achieve with sequence knitting. We'll be showing you the basics which means you will be able to experiment with different sequences to create a fabric all your own. Prerequisites: basic knitting knowledge.
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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.