Saturday PM Classes

"Teach-Me-2-Knit" Classes
Sponsored by Coats and Clark
(FREE with admission)

Registration necessary. Free class sponsored by Coats and Clark for those who have never knitted or crocheted before. Learn to cast on, a knit stitch or chain stitch and to cast off. Participants will be given a set of needles, a crochet hook, yarn, instructions and a simple pattern to take home. Classes are one hour and students may sit in the Warm Up Lounge or attend ER to assist with any further help needed. Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 - 1:00pm.

"Teach-Me-2-Crochet" Classes
Sponsored by Coats and Clark
(FREE with admission)

Registration necessary. Free class sponsored by Coats and Clark for those who have never knitted or crocheted before. Learn to cast on, a knit stitch or chain stitch and to cast off. Participants will be given a set of needles, a crochet hook, yarn, instructions and a simple pattern to take home. Classes are one hour and students may sit in the Warm Up Lounge or attend ER to assist with any further help needed. Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 - 1:00pm.

Warm Up America Lounge:
1:00 - 4:30 pm (FREE with admission)
Located in the Sponsor Section.

No registration necessary

Spend a little time or a lot of time just hanging out with your friends knitting or crocheting a square for the Warm Up America Foundation. Instructors from Pat Catan’s will be on hand to assist you. Pat Catan’s will provide yarn and needles for your use. The squares, knitted or crocheted, are assembled and distributed to families in need. Since 1992, Warm Up America has donated more than 250,000 quilts to homeless shelters, women’s shelters, churches, hospices, hospitals, nursing homes, Red Cross chapters, and more. Make a 7 x 9 inch square, learn a new stitch, and spend some time socializing while you do some charity work. No registration necessary. Friday PM and All day Saturday and Sunday.

Needle Felted Neck Warmer:                                                                         
All Levels No registration necessary (FREE with Admission) "NEW"

This make it and take it class is open Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and Sunday, is for all ages, and is FREE with your admission. It requires no knitting or crochet experience. This neck warmer/scarf will focus on “Upcycling.” You will create a neck warmer and using old sweaters or fleece, and embellish with silk, ribbons, fiber, yarns, etc., to create a functional, wearable art “scarf.” Barbara Assejew will be on hand to assist you with the color selection and instructions. Babylock will provide machines to use throughout the weekend. Gloria’s Sewing machine store’s staff will also assist you with the machines.  Old sweaters, fleece, yarns, silk ribbons, fabric pieces, fibers, will be provided for you to explore your creativity. This is an open classroom format in the prefunction area. There is no reservation or registration necessary. Simple color selection and an easy felting technique is all that is needed to create a “one of a kind” neck warmer for yourself or as a gift. This “scarf” is a creative and imaginative way to use your yarn stash and leftover fabric swatches and a great idea for a home party. You may bring your own yarn, if you prefer, and embellish it with accent beads or a brooch when you get home.

Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and Sunday. This class will be led by Barbara Assejew, Kate Silberberg, Gloria Horn and associates and local fiber artists.

Faux Entrelac Cowl with Iris Schreier "NEW" - FULL

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm $50.00

Cowls are an absolute fashion accessory…Every knitter should have at least 3!  Faux entrelac is a technique to use short rows and emulate the entrelac look, without having to pick up any stitches throughout. All stitches are live on the needles and remain so throughout the project. Join me in this session where we’ll learn a special cast on and work from the center out to make this neckwarmer with a twist, completely in the round. This cowl is sure to be a hit with all of your friends! This class is best suited for advanced beginner and above. Registration necessary, class size limited to 20.

Supplies Needed: 3 skeins of Cashmere 5, or Cashmere Sock Yarn, Size 8 circular 29” or longer needles for special Moebius cast on, Stitch markers.

Homework: (Please see Friday PM for abbreviations used for any homework indicated in Iris's classes.)

Practice the long tail cast on.  You will be required to use the long tail cast on to cast on 60 sts to create the cowl. If you are unsure about this cast on, please refer to a great video here: http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/long-tail-cast-on

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New Homework as of 1/18/12:

Materials: 2 colors (A and B) of any worsted weight scrap yarn
size 7 or 8 needles

Abbreviations:

Inc1: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch to make 2 sts out
of 1 st--an increase of 1 st

Turn: Turn your work so your left needle is in the right hand and the right needle is in the left hand. Bring working yarn up and over between both needles so it is positioned in back.

S1: Slip 1 stitch with yarn in back

SSK: Slip 1 stitch, slip another stitch, then knit both slipped stitches through the back loops together--a decrease of 1 st

Triangles (increase from 6 to 12 sts):
Row 1: Inc1, turn; s1, turn
Row 2: Inc1, k1, turn; s1, k1, turn
Row 3: Inc1, k2, turn; s1, k2, turn
Row 4: Inc1, k3, turn; s1, k3, turn
Row 5: Inc1, k4, turn; s1, k4, turn
Row 6: Inc1, k5

Squares (worked over 12 sts):
Row 1: Inc1, k4, ssk, turn; s1, k5, turn
Rows 2-5: Repeat Row 1
Row 6: Inc1, k4, ssk

Homework: Make a practice swatch.
Using color A of waste yarn, cast on 12 sts.
Row 1: With Color A, work 2 Triangles--24 sts. Cut yarn.
Row 2: With Color B, k6, work one Square, k6.
Bind off all sts. Cut yarn.

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Materials Fee: None

Fair Isle for the Faint at Heart with Heidi Todd Kozar "NEW" - FULL

2:00 - 5:00 pm $25.00

Fair Isle knitting looks intimidating, yet it is one of our most beautiful knitting traditions. Fair Isle knitting involves knitting with one color carried in each hand and only two colors are worked in a round. In this class you will learn the German Twisted Cast-On, corrugated ribbing, reading a color chart, carrying the yarn in each hand, and how to weave in floats. We will discuss a little bit of color theory and how it pertains to Fair Isle knitting. You will knit a small wrist warmer and if you are feeling especially brave we will also reinforce and cut open your knitting. The class materials will also include an exclusive pattern for a Fair Isle Tam.
Registration required, this class is limited to 12.

Supplies Needed: Size #5 or 6 and size #8 needles, either two circs or dpns, or one long circ for magic loop, (we will be knitting a small circumference tube) stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, pen and paper..

Homework: None

Materials Fee: $10.00 for the pattern and materials.

Drop Spindle Spinning for the Beginner with Wini Labrecque - FULL

1:30 - 4:30 pm $20.00

Back by Popular Demand!

In this class you will learn about the different types of drop spindles and their advantages.

Your workshop materials fee includes a drop spindle, fiber and written instructions you will use while learning the basics of fiber drafting and spinning. You will take this home and continue to spin effortlessly after taking the class. Plying and finishing of yarn will also be discussed. People with wool allergies should not take this class since wool fibers will be used. Registration required, this class is limited to 15.

Supplies Needed: None, your workshop materials fee includes a drop spindle, fiber and written instructions you will use while learning the basics of fiber drafting and spinning. 

Homework: None

Materials Fee: $15.00 includes a simple drop spindle, fiber and written instructions, payable to the instructor.

Double Knitting with Bev Bortner - FULL

1:30 - 4:30 pm $25.00

Back by Popular Demand!

This class teaches how to knit a double thick piece of knitting that displays the same design on both sides but one side will have the design in the reverse colors. Example: Side one: Color A is background and design is Color B, Side two: Color A is design and Color B is the background. Students will start a hot pad project. You must be able to knit, purl, slip stitches and read a chart. Registration required, this class is limited to 14.

Supplies Needed: Size 7 straight needles in 10 inch length, 2 colors of worsted weight yarn – one light color and one dark color.

Homework: None

Materials Fee: None

Liberated Knitting with Linda Voss Plummer - FULL

1:30 - 4:30 pm $25.00

Back by Popular Demand!

This class is focused on making you a liberated knitter! You pick a project – Linda will lead you through it, helping you to make it your own. Pick a project, design your own from a sketch or picture, learn to substitute yarn and gauge to change a favorite pattern.

We will discuss appropriate fibers, calculating gauge and fit, incorporating and changing design elements. You will learn to think about knitting in a new way and to make your projects your own, becoming a more confident knitter. Registration required, this class is limited to 15.

Supplies Needed: A pad and paper, pen or pencil.

Homework: None

Materials Fee: None.

All Levels, but may be best suited for beginners and above if you need a refresher. 2 sessions in the morning, 2 in the afternoon (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) each sampler class is ONE HOUR , there are 10 total offered all 3 days: $10.00 per sampler, 5 for $45.00 or all 10 for $90.00

Back by Popular Demand!!

The class format: Each sampler class session is one hour long. There are ten offered. You may take only one class sampler, 2, 3, or all 10. Do you want to move beyond stockinette and garter stitch? Do you find those huge stitch pattern books a little intimidating? Then this class is for you! We will introduce you to different patterns  and techniques that will add texture to your knitting. We will slip stitches, twist stitches and even drop them on purpose. Turn each pattern into a block for an afghan, or add what you have learned to your other knitting projects. Registration necessary, class sizes are limited to 20. Sampler sessions are:

Saturday afternoon sampler classes:

1:30 - 2:30: DPN‘s w/ Jane Bigelow: Getting started with double pointed needles: we will cast on stitches, arrange on 3 needles and learn how to join and prepare to work in the round. Bring a set of size 7 or 8 double pointed needles in addition to the yarn. This is a must have class for those who have never knitted socks. $10.00"NEW"

3:00 - 4:00: Bind off Methods w/ Jane Bigelow: When learning to knit, we usually learn one or two ways to cast off or bind off. There are so many other methods you can use. You will learn 3 different bind off methods. HOMEWORK FOR THIS SAMPLER: For this class you will  need to work 3 stockinette stitch swatches.  Cast on 20 sts and knit 1 row, purl 1 row for  1 1/2".  Leave yarn attached to one swatch.  Leave a tail of 3 - 4 yds. of yarn to other 2 swatches and put these stitches on hold.  $10.00"NEW"

The stitch sampler sessions will also be listed in Sat AM, PM, Sun AM, and Sun PM sections.

Supplies Needed: Smooth worsted-weight yarn (wool or cotton), and a tapestry needle that is appropriate for the yarn being used.

Homework: Please see each sampler, some have homework listed.

Finishing Class with Bonnie Meanor "NEW" - FULL

1:30 - 4:00 pm $20.00

Learn some valuable finishing techniques with Bonnie. The class will cover seams-sides, attaching sleeves, shoulders. The importance of shoulders. Necklines: making them neater and changing them if you want to. Hiding yarn ends and planning ahead for easier and neater finishing. Plan to bring questions that you have, write them down in advance. Bonnie aims to show you how to get PIGS* out in the open and the tears dried! Registration required, this class is limited to 12.

Supplies Needed: Projects in need of finishing and the corresponding pattern. Stockinette swatches if you want to practice, yarn, your tools, appropriate needles and questions on how to finish. *Projects in grocery sacks.

Homework: None, other than Stockinette swatches if you want to practice.

Materials Fee: None

Recycled Sweaters and Beyond with Karen Stampfle - "NEW" - FULL

2:00 - 5:00 pm $20.00

Create your own knitting handbag with a recycled sweater! This project class shows you how to turn an old sweater into your own personal, unique bag. You will cut and sew, fold and roll, match and patch.  You will experiment with roving, yarn, fabric and trims. This is a fun, easy class designed to explore, and play with recycling. It does not require any mental strain and is suited for all ages and levels, requires no previous experience.  Registration required, this class is limited to 20.

Supplies Needed: IMPORTANT!!! Please bring your own old sweater to class! If it is a wool sweater, plan to wash it in advance to felt it. You can pick up an old sweater at a local thrift shop or Goodwill, men’s or women’s ok. Any special fibers or embellishments you wish to include with your design. Bring scissors and a tapestry needle.

Homework: None

Materials Fee: $5.00, payable to the instructor for the basic felting materials, trim, buttons, welting, sewing supplies and needle felting supplies.

Mosaic Knitting with Ellen Oehlbeck

1:30 - 4:00 pm $20.00

Back by Popular Demand!

Join Ellen in this class where you will learn all of the basics of Mosaic Knitting, slip stitch patterns by following a chart. Students should feel comfortable reading a chart by the end of the class. This class is listed for all levels; however, it is best suited for advanced- beginners. Registration required, this class is limited to 15.

Supplies Needed: Please bring 2 different colors of worsted weight yarn, (contrasting colors) size 7 or 8 needles, either circular or straight are fine.

Homework: None

Materials Fee: None

Free Form Crochet with Lauren Etling - FULL

1:30 - 4:30 pm $25.00

Back by Popular Demand!

Freeform Frenzy- the advanced class crocheters dream about!  This class teaches a creative approach to crochet, freeform crochet, otherwise known as scumbling. Students must have full knowledge of crochet stitches; single crochet or double crochet, as well as Basic crochet skills, increase, decrease, work in the round, switching colors, etc.. Registration necessary, class size limited to 12.

Supplies Needed: Please bring a few different size hooks (preferably between G6 and K10.5) As far as yarn, bring a whole bunch of different kinds! Different textured, weights, and colors is what makes freeform crochet so interesting! Bring your own pair of scissors, and of course, your imagination.

Homework: None

Materials Fee: None

Lace Evening Bag with Jean Wise "NEW" - FULL

1:30 - 5:00 pm $25.00

This is an advanced class for students who are familiar with knitting lace and following instructions, patterns. Students will be instructed to knit a  “Midnight Splendor” lovely lace evening bag using Kraemer‘s Silk and Silver. The yarn is spun with sterling silver and would be a lovely bag to have for the holidays, for special occasions, or to make as a gift. Instructions will include finishing with a lining of your choice, and for finishing with a button and strap. A must have accessory for every woman! Kraemer Yarn will provide the yarn needed for this project. Registration necessary, class size limited to 20.

Supplies Needed: Size 5 knitting needles, straight and circular (short). Notebook and pen for taking notes.

Homework: None

Materials Fee: None