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Knitting Project Classes

Lacy Sweater Washcloth

Your first knit project- NINETEEN HUNDRED HOUSE DISHCLOTH by Amanda Ochocki

Learn how to knit Socks

Lacy Cabled sweater washcloth

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 

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Learn how to knit Socks

Your first knit project- NINETEEN HUNDRED HOUSE DISHCLOTH by Amanda Ochocki

Learn how to knit Socks

Completed class projects - sock knitting

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

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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

Learn to knit - House washcloth

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 

 



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Learn to Knit Brioche

Learn to Knit Brioche

Your first knit project- NINETEEN HUNDRED HOUSE DISHCLOTH by Amanda Ochocki

Brioche hats with a pom-pom

 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)

Coming Soon

Comfort Cowl

Learn to Knit Brioche

Comfort Cowl

Knitted 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


Coming Soon

Learn to Knit Brioche

Comfort Cowl

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Call the shop to schedule your first lesson 571-408-4236

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!

Andrea Mowry's Satellite Shawl

Saturday KAL

$15.00

 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  

Basket of yarn balls

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Yarn ball with crochet hook

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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!

The Child

"The Child" baby Yoda Crochet-a-long

$15.00

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

Yarn Cloud shop - dk thru lace weight yarns and sale bins.

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2020 Knitting Technique Workshops

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Knitting Boot Camp - sheep knitting

Becker's Basics Knitting Boot Camp

$10.00 per session

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

Learn to Knit

25.00 & 60.00

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


Colorwork pattern with 2 contrasting balls of yarn

Dominance in Stranded Colorwork

$40.00

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 Workshop

Fixing Mistakes

$50.00

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

Swatching for Gauge

Why Swatch?

$50.00

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)

What's a norwegian purl

Norwegian Knit & Purl

$35.00

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)

Intarsia

Intarsia Basics

$40.00

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

Learn duplicate stitch to create personalized knits and repair your knitted fabric

Duplicate Stitch for Decoration & Repair

$40.00

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

How to Knit provisional cast on

Provisional Cast-on's

$40.00

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




This class will teach 3 methods of short row techniques

Short Row Techniques

$40.00

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

$40.00

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



Perfect Stripes:  Learn 5 techniques to make jogless joins

Jogless Joins

$40.00

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 


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