Knitting Project Classes
Lacy Sweater Washcloth
Your first knit project- NINETEEN HUNDRED HOUSE DISHCLOTH by Amanda Ochocki
Learn how to knit Socks
2 classes
Learn to knit cables and lace in this cute sweater washcloth.
You can download this free pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lacey-cabled-sweater-washcloth
Materials Needed:
1 skein of cotton worsted weight yarn #4 (lighter solid colored yarns will show the pattern best)
US size 8 (5.0mm) needle 10" straight needle is recommended, but this can easily be worked on a 16" circular needle
10% shop discount on class materials
Learn how to knit Socks
Your first knit project- NINETEEN HUNDRED HOUSE DISHCLOTH by Amanda Ochocki
Learn how to knit Socks
2 classes
knit your first pair of socks from the top-down using double pointed needles and stretchy yarn.
We will use the travel socks pattern and Cascade's Fixation yarn - a cotton blended with elastic to ensure a perfect fit.
You can download and print this free pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/travel-socks
Materials Needed:
1 -2 skeins of Cascade fixation in a lighter colorway
US size 5 double-pointed needed 6,7 or 8" long
2 different colored locking stitch markers
10% shop discount on class materials
Your first knit project- NINETEEN HUNDRED HOUSE DISHCLOTH by Amanda Ochocki
Your first knit project- NINETEEN HUNDRED HOUSE DISHCLOTH by Amanda Ochocki
Your first knit project- NINETEEN HUNDRED HOUSE DISHCLOTH by Amanda Ochocki
2 classes
Learn the basics and do your first knit project - a washcloth in the shape of a house! Increase your skill set by learning how to read a knitting chart, knit increases, decreases and 2 methods of binding off.
Materials Needed:
1 skein of solid color cotton yarn in worsted weight (#4)
US size 6 - 10" long knitting needles
4-6 locking stitch markers
10% shop discount on class materials
Pattern can be purchased here or at the shop:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nineteen-hundred-house-dishcloth
Learn to Knit Brioche
Learn to Knit Brioche
Your first knit project- NINETEEN HUNDRED HOUSE DISHCLOTH by Amanda Ochocki
2 Classes
The Brioche technique of knitting is super hot this season. Learn to knit a hat using the Brioche technique in 3 classes. After knitting this hat you'll be ready for anything Brioche!
Please print your pattern before class. The pattern is free. Not a Ravelry user? Let us know and we'll email you the pattern.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christopher-6
Materials needed:
- Yarn: Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yds per 100g), 1 skein each of two high contrast colors.
- Needles: 5.0mm (US8) 16” circular needles; 3.5mm (US4) 16” circular and set of double pointed needles (or longer circular for magic loop).
- Other tools: stitch markers, darning needle.
- Optional: faux fur pom pom (available at the shop)
Comfort Cowl
Learn to Knit Brioche
Comfort Cowl
2 classes
Taller in the front, shorter in the back, makes this cowl comfortable no matter how many layers you have on and gives you warmth where you need it most. Worked in a simplified short row pattern on circular needles with stitches dropped at the end of the project to create a broad rib pattern. Quick, fun and just one ball of yarn, pattern gives instructions for cowl worked in either Sport or Super Bulky yarns
•Skills: Knit, Purl, YO, K2tog
Please print your pattern before class. The pattern is a paid pattern. Not a Ravelry user? Let us know and we'll help you purchase this pattern:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/comfort-cowl-4
Materials Needed:
- 87 yards (80 m) bulky weight yarn
- Suggested needles: US 8 for Sport, US 17 for Super Bulky, circular needles
KAL's and CAL's
KAL's
Have basic skills, but love doing group projects with an on-site expert? Then these are for you!
Saturday KAL
Our next KAL is Andrea Mowry's newest pattern - "Satellite" and will run from Feb 15th thru March 14th
Skill level: Intermediate (if you have done any of our previous KAL's you are ready for this one)
Cost to register: $15.00 to cover staffing support and goodies
Materials needed:
Size 4 needles
MC - Lace Weight (hold 2 strands double) 175 g/1242 yds or fingering weight yarn approx 620 yds.
CC’s - Fingering Weight
A - 210 m/230 yds/35 g
B - 270 m/295 yds/45 g
C - 180 m/197yds/30 g
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Crochet-a-longs
Have basic skills, but love doing group projects with an on-site expert? Then these are for you!
January 18th & 25th & Feb 22nd
Facilitator: Robyn
Choose to crochet either a 4" (easier) or 14" size (more difficult)
Skill level: Should have some experience with single crochet, slip stitch,increasing & decreasing
Will review how to create magic ring, and read patterns at CAL
Pattern & supply list for 4" yoda is found here (DK weight).
Supply list for 14" baby yoda can be found here (super bulky and bulky weight)
Your choice of printed pattern will be provided at the workshop
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2020 Knitting Technique Workshops
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Becker's Basics Knitting Boot Camp
Thursdays from 4-7pm, you can pop in anytime and learn a new skill to add to your personal toolbox.
- 3-needle bind-off with 2 needles or a crochet hook- Mar 19
- Joining to knit in the round - Mar 26
- Kitchener stitch - April 2
- *Picking up stitches - April 9
- How to make a pom-pom - April 30
- Making a buttonhole- May 7
- M1L/M1R -May 14
- Garter Tab Cast-on - May 21st
*some prep needed
Can't make the date? Let Robyn know and you can pick a more convenient time.
Learn to Knit
1 class - Learn to cast-on & knit
3 class series - Learn to cast-on, knit purl, bind-off and weave-in.
You or a small group can sign up to learn how to knit and purl. Left-handed? Let us show you techniques that use your dominant right-brain.
10% discount for all class materials
Materials needed:
- 1 skein of light-colored worsted, aran, or bulky yarn.
- Appropriate size needles
Purchase online or in store
Dominance in Stranded Colorwork
Looking for crisp designs and a clear understanding of yarn dominance, then this is the technique class for you.
What will you learn?
- Identifying foreground and background colors
- How to hold your yarns to ensure crisp patterns no matter what style you knit in
- How to catch long floats
Supplies Needed:
- 2 small skeins of worsted or aran weight yarn 1 light 1 dark
- Appropriate size circular needles for yarn weight
- Knitter's toolbox
Prework? Yes
- Cast on 80 stitches, join in the rand knit 5 rows
Fixing Mistakes
Instructor: Petra Bietsch
Skill level: All
Mistakes are a part of knitting, but you can learn how to fix them.
What will you learn?
- Learn to read your knitting
- Fix mistakes in stockinette stitch, ribbing and cable patterns
Supplies needed:
- tapestry needle
- scissors
- silvalume tool
- cable needle
- US size 6 and 8 needle
- Knitting Tool Box
Prework? No
Swatch to repair will be provided at class
Why Swatch?
Instructor: Petra Bietsch
Skill level: All
What will you learn?
- How to measure your stitches
- How to adjust your choices in yarn and needles to make gauge
Supplies Needed:
- Tapestry needle
- Knitting Gauge Tool
- Contrasting yarn (small ball)
- Knitting Tool Box
Prework? Yes
Knit 3 swatches in light colored worsted weight yarn casting on 50 stitches and knitting for 5" in Stockinette (1 knit row 1 purl row), Garter (all knits, all rows & Ribbing (2 knit x2 purl across)
Norwegian Knit & Purl
This workshop will introduce you to Norwegian methods of knitting and purling. This technique is great for those that have never been able to manage a continental purl (like me).
What will you learn?
- How to set up the hand and yarn for Norwegian methods
- How to knit and purl using the Norwegian method
Supplies needed:
- Worsted weight yarn
- US size 8 (5.0) needles
- Knitter's toolbox
Prework? Yes
- Cast-on 40 stitches. Knit 5 rows in 5 x 5 ribbing (knit 5 purl 5)
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Intarsia Basics
Knitting with more than 1 color to create a design can be intimidating. But not after this class.
What will you learn?
- Intarsia for stockinette & garter knitting
- Picture chart reading
- Joining a new color
- Methods for holding multiple strands of yarn
- Making bobbins (or not)
Supplies Needed:
- 1 main & 2 contrast colors of worsted or dk weight yarn
- Your choice of needles for working in the round. Size should be appropriate to the yarn
- Knitter's Toolbox
Prework? Yes
- Cast-on 36 sts, and knit 2 rows
Fair isle and intarsia not your thing? Ended up with a missed, wrong or broken stitch?
What will you learn?
- Learn duplicate stitch to create personalized knits
- Repair your knitted fabrics
Supplies Needed:
- Tapestry needle
- High contrast yarn (to your swatch) in aran or chunky weight yarn
- Knitting Tool Box
Prework: Yes
- Cast-on 50 stitches and knit for 6" in stockinette stitch using light-colored worsted or aran weight yarn
Provisional Cast-on's
Do you groan when you see the words
"Provisional Cast-On" ? Let's get you comfortable starting your next project
What will you learn?
- Why use provisional cast-ons?
- 3 methods of creating a provisional cast-on
Supplies:
- Size "H" or "I" crochet hook
- Smooth worsted or aran weight cotton or acrylic yarn in a light color
- Size 8 or 9 straight knitting needles
- Knitter's toolbox
Prework? No
Short Row Techniques
Garter Stitch projects are all the rage. Most of these new projects use short row techniques.and I-cord edges. Let's channel some Stephen West together.
What will you learn?
- What is it?
- What are the 5 types?
- Learn the German short row knit & purl
- Let's learn the Japanese short rows
Supplies:
- Any DK weight yarn in a light color (non-variegated please)
- 10 Locking stitch markers
- Knitter's toolbox
Prework? Yes.
- Cast-on 60 stitches and knit 2 rows.
Afterthought heels
Want your sock stripes and heels to match perfectly?
What will you learn?
- The difference between an afterthought and a forethought heel
- The steps to create these heels
Materials :
- Light colored Worsted or DK as main color and high contrast yarn in same weight
- Waste yarn that is smooth and a high contrast to the main color
- Tapestry needle (same thickness as yarn)
- Knitter's toolbox
Prework? Yes
- Knit 1 - 4" tube (in the round) cast-off
- Knit 1 - 2" tube (in the round) keep on needles
Jogless Joins
Learn 5 ways to create jogless joins
What will you learn?
- Learn 5 ways to manage the jog
Materials Needed:
- Worsted, Aran or Chunky weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors
- 16" Circular knitting needle or
DPN's appropriate to the weight yarn - Stitch marker
- Knitting notions kit
Is there prework: Yes
- Cast on the minimum number of stitches in order to join in the round (between 48-80 stitches)
- Knit 4 rounds in Main color