Knitting Classes
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Knitting University
Mondays, May 6 through June 3, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, May 9 through June 13, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85 Thursdays, May 30 through June 27, 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85 Mondays, June 3 through July 1, 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.
Knitting - Beyond the Basics
Tuesdays, May 7 through June 4, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85
Now that you've mastered the basics, take your knitting to the next level with Knitting - Beyond the Basics. 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, May 7 through June 4, 1:30pm-4:30pm (5-week class) $85
Now that you've mastered the basics, take your knitting to the next level with Knitting - Beyond the Basics. 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
Beginning Knitting University
Wednesdays, May 15 through June 12 , 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85
This class is intended for anybody who has never knit but has a desire to learn. Or if your knitting skills are a little rusty and you'd like a refresher on the basic skills of knit, purl, cast-on and off, reading a pattern, increasing/decreasing, and more. This class is similar to the Knitting University with the benefit of learning beside other beginners.
Wednesdays, May 15 through June 12 , 10:00am-1:00pm (5-week class) $85
This class is intended for anybody who has never knit but has a desire to learn. Or if your knitting skills are a little rusty and you'd like a refresher on the basic skills of knit, purl, cast-on and off, reading a pattern, increasing/decreasing, and more. This class is similar to the Knitting University with the benefit of learning beside other beginners.
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Sequence Knitting
Saturday, May 25 , 10:00am-1:00pm (1-day class) $25 Are you bored with stockinette and garter stitch fabrics? You can make fabulous fabric using Sequence Knitting. It is all just knits and purls but the way you string them together makes a world of difference. Add texture. Add Pazzzzzzzzzzzzaz! Very simple. Very easy. If you know the basics: Cast On, Knit, Purl, and Bind Off; you can do Sequence Knitting just by learning a few simple concepts. Clara will share these skills with you and open up a whole new way to create fabulous fiber fabric. |
Beginning Knit and Crochet (open to both knitters and crocheters)
Saturdays, June 8 through June 22, 10:00am-1:00pm (3-week class) $65
Ever wanted to learn to knit or crochet? This class is intended for those who have never picked up a needle or hook. Learn the basic techniques of either skill. After this class, you'll be able to start a project, know basic stitches, understand how to read a pattern and be able to cast-off or bind-off your work.
Saturdays, June 8 through June 22, 10:00am-1:00pm (3-week class) $65
Ever wanted to learn to knit or crochet? This class is intended for those who have never picked up a needle or hook. Learn the basic techniques of either skill. After this class, you'll be able to start a project, know basic stitches, understand how to read a pattern and be able to cast-off or bind-off your work.
Beginning Brioche
Tuesdays, June 18 through June 25, 1:30pm-4:30pm (2-week class) $45
Expand your knitting prowess but adding brioche to your skill set. Brioche knitting creates a thick, squishy fabric that is stunning and interesting when combining two contrasting colors. Both sides of the fabric show off the colors in different ways. Use brioche on shawls, scarves or even the brim of a beanie where you can show off both sides of the item.
Tuesdays, June 18 through June 25, 1:30pm-4:30pm (2-week class) $45
Expand your knitting prowess but adding brioche to your skill set. Brioche knitting creates a thick, squishy fabric that is stunning and interesting when combining two contrasting colors. Both sides of the fabric show off the colors in different ways. Use brioche on shawls, scarves or even the brim of a beanie where you can show off both sides of the item.
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Felted Clogs
Fridays, June 14, June 21, and June 28, 10:00am-1:00pm (3 class sessions) $65 It's never too early to start on those holiday projects. Join us for a fun course learning how to make these cute slippers. With wool yarn held double they knit knit up fast. Start now knitting those gifts now and you'll be set for the holidays. Felted clogs make wonderful, thoughtful gifts for young and old -- and male and female -- recipients. Prerequisites: you must have knitting in the round experience.
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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.