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Schedule of Classes & Events

FALL 2008
Classes Classes - Ongoing Trunk Show Events



BEGINNING KNITTING
Learn to cast on, knit, purl, increase and decrease stitches, read patterns, knit to gauge, bind off.
Mondays, September 8, 15, 22
6:30- 8:30 pm
Lura $55.00
Beginning Crochet
Learn the basic crochet stitches, increases, decreases, pattern reading plus more.
Mondays, September 29, October 3, 13
6:30- 8:30 pm
Lura $55.00

FAIR ISLE Hat Class
An introduction to Fair Isle knitting, this hat class will have you standing on your head. Learn 2-handed color stranding techniques while creationg your own Fair Isle hat.
Saturdays, September 20, October 4
10:30am - 12:30 pm
Carol $40.00

SOCKS ON CIRCULARS
Just 2 circular needles and you can whip out a pair of wonderful socks without worry. Kris will guide you thruogh set up and cast on, heel turning and toes.
Tuesdays, September 16, 30; Oct 14
6:30-8:30 pm
Kris. $55.00

scarf of the month
More exciting scarves to knit, one every month. Each one will present a different technical aspect in knitting as well as adding great accessories to your wardrobe.
Thursdays, Sept. 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
6:30-8:30 pm
Katie $25.00 per class or $70.00 for all four classes
woven pillow top
Use your rigid heddle loom to weave gorgeous weft-faced fabric.
Step-by-step instruction will reveal new tips and techniques.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
6:30 - 9.00 pm
Karen $30.00
knit to fit
Learn how to knit the right size garment for your body, take measurements, change patterns for personal fit, etc...
Thursdays, September 29, October 6, 13
6:30-8:30 pm
Lura $55.00
beginner knits plus
You've learned to knit purl, now what? This class is designed with beginner skills in mind. Choose from various patterns selected to enhance your personal skill level and create beautiful knitted items.
Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15
6:30-8:30 pm
Karen $55.00
curious creek toddler sweater
Carole Whitridge is back again with another wonderful sweater for Children: this one with an interesting stitch pattern using fabulous Curious Creek Handpainted yarns.
Thursdays, October 2, 9, 23
6:30-8:30 pm
Carole $55.00

dyeing for color
Join us for an afternoon of yarn painting. Learn to create one-of-a-kind hand dyed skeins using a microwave.
Saturday, October 4
1:30-4:30 pm
Wendi $65.00 Fiber materials included
(bring your own apron and kitchen gloves)
continental knitting
An introduction to the mechanics of Continental knitting or knitting while holding the yarn in your left hand. Discover if this way of knitting is more sutable to you or use it for two-handed Fair Isle knitting.
Tuesday, October 7
6:30- 8:30 am
Kris $25.00
BEGINNING RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING
This introduction to rigid heddle weaving guides you through the set up and warping of the loom, and weaving a beautiful scarf. Includes use of loom in class.
Saturday, October 11
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
(with Lunch Break)
Karen $80.00
MY FIRST SWEATER
Knit a basic sweater pattern of your choice from start to finish while learning about gauge, shaping, tricks, finishing and more.
Thursdays, October 9,16, November 6, December 11
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Karen $80.00

SOCK TRICKS
Learn some new techniques to expand your sock knitting horizons. Make a picot edge cuff, an after thought heel and toe chimney graft, plusother tips and tricks.
Saturday, Oct. 18
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Carol $35.00

PALETTE OF COLOR SHRUG KNIT-A-LONG
Learn techniques and tips for lace knitting while knitting along with fellow
knitters on this beautiful handdyed shrug kit.
Sundays, October 19,26, November 23, December 21
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Carol $70.00
fuzzy feet
Keep your feet warm and cozy this winter with a pair of knitted felted slippers. Easy and quick to knit.
Mondays, October 20, 27, November 3
6:30-8:30 pm
Lura $55.00
FINGERLESS MITTS
Learn to knit in the round on double pointed needles while making these quick and colorful fingerless mitts. You'll want to make a pair for the whole family
Tuesdays, October 21, 28, November 10
6:30-8:30 pm
Patti $55.00
Color knitting with intarsia
Explore the basics of knitting in blicks of color using the intarsia method as you create a fu
Wednesdays, October 22, 29
6:30-8:30 pm
Karen $40.00
Needlefelted animals
Try out the art of sculptural needle felting. Tips and techinqies to complete the critter of your choice.
Wednesday, November 5
6:30-8:30 pm
Karen $25.00
KNITTED I-CORD CLASS
This magical tubular knitting makes a wonderful bind-off, a stylish edging, buttonhole band. buttonhole loop, or bag straps. You will want to apply it to all your work once you know how!
Thursday, November 6
7:00- 9:00 pm
Carole W. $25.00
MAGIC MOSIAC
Explore the possibilities of pattern and color the easy way using the mosiac technique to create a colorful felted bag.
Tuesdays, November 11, 18
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Kris $40.00
FREEFORM KNITTING AND CROCHET
An in-depth study of the unique form of creating fabrics and clothing knittted and crocheted modules. Students will create a small evening bag as they learn this process step-by-step .
Saturdays, November 15, 22, December 6, 13
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Carole H. $85.00 includes some materials
NEEDLE FELT HOLIDAYS
Learn the art of needle felt applique which can be adapted to all your felting projects. You will create seasonal coasters for your home or to give as gifts.
Wednesday, December 10
6:30 am - 8:30 pm
Karen $25.00

Call or come in to register for classes

TUESDAY MORNING KNITTING

Need advice on a knitting project?
Join our project group.
Come whenever you need help or come every week.

Tuesdays - 10 AM - Noon
$30.00 for 3 sessions / $15.00 drop-in


PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Have one of our experienced instructors help you on a one-on-one basis. By appointment .
$45.00 an hour


Events
SIDEWALK SALE

September 12, 13, 14 2008

Up to 50% Off Yarn & Clothing

Select merchandise on sale
All sales final
In store sale - no phone orders


Hats for Dunn House


The coordinators of Dunn House, our local women's shelter,
have asked that our knitting community make hats
again this year for shelter occupants and their children.


Pick up a pattern & yarn kit.

Kits will be available Wednesday, October 1 and
must be returned by Monday, December 1, 2007.


"friday night knitting

September 5,19, October 3, 7, November 7, 21, December 5, 19
7:00 - 9:00 pm

SATURDAY SIT'N STITCH

September 20, October 25, November 15, December 13

INTRODUCING CURIOUS CREEK FIBERS
Fine Hand Painted Yarns and Spinning Fibers by Kristine Brooks
A YARN FEAST
This gala evening will include your own yummy sample bag of Curious Creek yarn, gormet food and drink, viewing of wonderful garments made from Curious Creek yarns and great company.
Friday, October 24 6:30 - 8:30pm $25.00
COLOR AND STITCHES
A workshop about combining color and stitches using hand painted yarns: you will be amazed!
Saturday, October 25 10:30 - 1:30 pm $55.00 includes yarn
and
Kristine will be available to hepl you choose the perfect color combination for your chosen project
2:30 - 5:30 pm

TRUNK SHOWS

Nicky Epstein's Crocheting on the Edge
September 17 - 21