Knitting Classes
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Knitting University
Wednesdays, October 16 through November 13, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, October 17 through November 14, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Saturdays, October 19 through November 16, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Mondays, October 21 through November 18, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, October 24 through November 21, 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.
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Knitted Xmas Stockings
Tuesdays, October 1, 15 and 29, 1:30pm-4:30pm (3 Class Sessions) $65 Tuesdays, October 8, 22, and November 5, 1:30pm-4:30pm (3 Class Sessions) $65 It's not too early to start on these adorable Xmas stockings. In this class, we'll be teaching you how to design and personalize your very own Xmas stockings. Learn to pick colors, add names or words, plot out your own designs, select the top of your stocking and add trinkets and embellishments. You'll have a cherished gift for friends and family. Plus you'll be able to use up some stash yarn. This is a 3-class session with a week in between each class to give you time to make progress on your project. This is not a beginner class. Students should have some knitting experience, working in the round. Stranded color work experience is a plus.
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Fixing Knitting Mistakes
Saturday, October 5 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. Students should make a note of any mistake that is your particular nemesis and we’ll work through those mistakes together.
Saturday, October 5 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. Students should make a note of any mistake that is your particular nemesis and we’ll work through those mistakes together.
| Class Information Sheet - Fixing Knitting Mistakes |
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Sweater Techniques Knitting
Saturdays, October 19 through November 2, 1:30pm-4:30pm (3-week Class) $65 Learn how to construct a sweater for yourself. In this class, you'll learn how to measure to make sure your sweater will fit. We'll help you understand patterns, and select appropriate yarn/needles to get gauge. Some of the techniques you'll master in this class include shaping raglan sleeves, German short rows, increases using the make one right and make one left (M1R, M1L). You'll pick one of two sweaters to knit during the class. Sweater choices are: Vitamin D Cardigan by Heidi Kirrmaier or The Purl Code by Isabel Kraemer
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Vitamin D Cardigan by Hieid Kirrmaier
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The Purl Code by Isabel Kraemer
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An Ergonomic Education and the Zen of Fiber
Sunday, October 27, 12:30pm-3:30pm (1 Class) $25
Having back or wrist issues that are making knitting uncomfortable? Come and learn exercises for healthy fiber work. You'll learn proper body alignment and the importance of mindfulness with your knitting, crocheting, and all fiber work.
Sunday, October 27, 12:30pm-3:30pm (1 Class) $25
Having back or wrist issues that are making knitting uncomfortable? Come and learn exercises for healthy fiber work. You'll learn proper body alignment and the importance of mindfulness with your knitting, crocheting, and all fiber work.
| Class Information Sheet - Ergonomic Education and the Zen of Fiber.docx |
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.