Knitting and Crochet Classes

Knitting and Crochet

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Beginning and Intermediate Knitting

This is our basic learn-how-to-knit class. Beginners learn the basics of casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off while creating a garment of their choice. Students pay for materials they use. All instruction is individualized, so students may take more than one group of five sessions if they wish. When registering please indicate the code as well as the section number.

Associate Tuition: $120
Non-associate Tuition: $130
Materials: Students pay for materials they use
Number of Sessions: 5

Instructor(s): Mickey Stam
Day & Date: Sun, 1/20 – 2/17
Time: 10 AM – 12 noon
Code: SW1604W – Section 1

Instructor(s): Barbara Garren
Day & Date: Tue, 1/22 – 2/19
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Code: SW1604W – Section 2

OR
Instructor(s): Diana Kreutz
Day & Date: Thu, 1/24 – 2/21
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Code: SW1604W – Section 3

OR
Instructor(s): Barbara Garren
Day & Date: Tue, 2/26 – 3/25
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Code: SW1604W – Section 4

Instructor(s): Diana Kreutz
Day & Date: Thu, 2/28 – 3/27
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Code: SW1604W – Section 5

Beginning Cables

You can take any sweater or sock pattern and dress it up by adding a beautiful cable, those magical-looking patterns of twisted stitches or groups of stitches. Learn the basic techniques that apply to all cables, then learn how you can use stitch dictionaries to branch out and create your own designs. Bring to class a skein of light-colored worsted-weight yarn, appropriate needles for the yarn, and a cable needle or double-pointed needle.

Instructor(s): Nina Casey
Associate Tuition: $40
Non-associate Tuition: $45
Number of Sessions: 1
Day & Date: Wed, 1/23
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Code: SW1605W

Easy Socks

There is nothing like wearing a pair of comfy, cozy, hand-knit socks. If you’re itching to make your own, but aren’t sure you’ve got the skills, Easy Socks is for you. In a quick, one-day class we’ll review how to manage double pointed needles, turn the heel, and make kitcheners stitch. The class will teach you the techniques of sock making so that you can knit your first pair of socks with confidence. Student must have know how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off. Exposure to double pointed needles is preferred.

Instructor(s): Nina Casey
Associate Tuition: $50
Non-associate Tuition: $55
Number of Sessions: 2
Day & Date: Mon, 2/4 & 2/11
Time: 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Code: SW1606W

Knit a Baby Surprise Jacket

The Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman is a fun puzzle for knitters. Learn how to knit and finish this fascinating sweater that has delighted knitters for decades. Students must have a firm knowledge of cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.

Associate Tuition: $50
Non-associate Tuition: $55
Materials: $3 for the pattern. Bring to class 300 – 500 yards of dk or worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles. Size of the sweater is determined by gauge. A worsted weight yarn at 5 sts/inch will make a sweater with a chest circumference of 18 inches (size: 12 months). A dk weight yarn at 6 sts/inch will make a sweater with chest circumference of 16.5” (size: 6 months). Bring to class 300 – 500 yards of dk or worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles. Yarn can be in as many colors as the knitter chooses as long as the gauge remains the same. This is a perfect project for scrap yarn.
To choose needle size. Knit swatches in garter stitch (knit every row) and choose the size that gives you fabric that you like the feel of. Don’t forget to block the swatch before you make your final decision.
To complete the sweater students will also need to purchase 5 small buttons, but I recommend waiting to do this until knitting is almost complete.
Number of Sessions: 2

Instructor(s): Nina Casey
Day & Date: Wed, 1/30 & 2/6
Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Code: SW1601W

Instructor(s): Nina Casey
Day & Date: Mon, 1/21 & 1/28
Time: 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Code: SW1602W

Knit a Faroese Shawl

Join us for this fascinating class and you will knit a mini Faroese shawl, while learning to work the unique shoulder shaping into the body of the shawl. Experiment with incorporating various lace stitches into the distinctive center panel. Then add a knitted lace border to it. By the end of the class, you will have learned the knitting basics, received information on suitable yarns and blocking, so you can design and knit your own full-size shawl. Students must be comfortable with casting on, increasing, decreasing, and reading a basic pattern.

Instructor(s): Linda Hurt
Associate Tuition: $50
Non-associate Tuition: $55
Materials: Bring to class approximately 2 oz of worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles.
Number of Sessions: 2
Day & Date: Mon, 2/18 & 2/25
Time: 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Code: SW1603W

Top Down Sweater

Learn how to knit a sweater starting at the neckline and finishing at the body’s hem. Students will create a custom mini raglan sweater while learning how to take accurate measurements, calculate proper fit, and create a custom raglan sweater without using a pattern. Students must have a firm knowledge of cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, and knitting in the round.

Instructor(s): Nina Casey
Associate Tuition: $50
Non-associate Tuition: $55
Materials: Bring to class: approximately 300 yards of worsted weight scrap yarn, two 16” circular needles in an appropriate size to get a gauge of 5 stitches to the inch with your yarn, basic knitting supplies (calculator, paper and pencil, scissors, tapestry needle, tape measure). If you’d like bring a medium/large stuffed toy or doll to use as your mini sweater model.
Number of Sessions: 2
Day & Date: Wed, 3/5 & 3/12
Time: 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Code: SW1600W

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