Yarn Gallery Classes
FALL 2010
Updated 8/23/10
Beginner Classes - Knitting - No experience necessary
This series covers cast-on, knitting, purling, binding off, different kinds of increases and decreases, pattern stitches, how to fix mistakes, and more. You'll learn everything you need to get a good start
or to refresh your knitting skills. Then you can move on to the beautiful projects you'll see in our shop and on our blog!
Four sessions: Saturdays, Oct. 16, 23 30 & November 6
9:30 -11:00 am
$60 for the series
Taught by Janet Kakareka
We always call our waiting list first. Please call us to add your name to the waiting list.
Beginner Classes - Crochet - No experience necessary
Learn the basics: chain, single and double crochet, simple increases and decreases.
Saturday, October 9
12 - 2:30 p.m.
$25
Taught by Lynne Nagle
Beginner Tunisian Crochet - No experience necessary
Tunision (or afghan) crochet is very popular. Learn this versatile technique that allows you to make beautiful fabric without the bother of two needles. You'll make a small project. You'll also be qualified to take our Tunisian Entrelac Shawl class! (see below)
One session: Saturday, September 18
12 - 2:30 pm
$25
Taught by Lynne Nagle
Advanced Beginner - Knitting
Skills: You know the long-tail or knitted cast-on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing and binding off.
Cable Scarf
This beautiful scarf will teach you how to do a basic cable and teach you how to keep track of pattern stitches and rows.
Wednesday, September 15
6 - 7:30 pm
$20
Taught by Janet Kakareka
Felted Tote
Learn knitting in the round, holding two yarns together, making knitted cords, and how to felt, plus you'll have a practical tote for your knitting or your groceries.
Wednesdays, September 8, 22 & 29
6 - 7:30 pm
$45
Taught by Janet Kakareka
We always call our waiting lists first. Please call to be added to our waiting list.
Feather & Fan Lace Scarf
Learn about lace knitting with this beautiful and traditional scarf or shawl (depending on how ambitious you are!) You'll learn about pattern repeats, yarn-overs and matching decreases, life-lines and more.
Wednesday, October 6
6 - 7:30 pm
$20
Taught by Janet Kakareka
Working in the Round
Once you have mastered the technique of working in the round, you can make hats, cowls, socks and even sweaters without seams!
Wednesday, October 20
6 - 7:30 pm
$20
Taught by Janet Kakareka
Advanced Beginner - Crochet
Crocheted Crusher Hat
Learn about gauge, how to follow a pattern, spaced increases, simple shaping techniques, and embellishing your work.
Two sessions: Saturdays, November 6 & 20
12:30 - 2:30 pm
$35
Taught by Lynne Nagle
Intermediate Tunisian Crochet
Skills: You know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet, simple increases and decreases and have taken the beginning Tunisian class or have recently completed a successful project in Tunisian (a.k.a. afghan stitch).
Tunisian Entrelac Shawl
This is a lovely shawl/reader's wrap that makes the most of a beautiful self-striping yarn. It is cleverly designed to prevent frequent stops and starts so that the work slows smoothly. Each section impels you to keep going to see what new color is coming, and the result is just stunning.
Four Sessions: Saturdays, October 2, 16, 30 and November 13
Noon - 2:00 pm
$70
Taught by Lynne Nagle
Intermediate - Knitting
Skills: Proficiency in the advanced beginner skills, plus knitting in the round, simple cables and lace, and basic finishing techniques. You have completed successful projects using these techniques.
Socks on Double-Pointed Needles
Socks are fun to make, portable, and once you wear socks that really fit, you'll never want to take them off! That's what makes them such a popular project and this such a popular class.
Four sessions: Saturdays, September 4, 11, 18 & October 2
9:30 - 11:00 am
$55
Taught by Janet Kakareka
We always contact our waiting list first; please call to add your name to the waiting list.
Puzzle-Me-This Jacket
Back by popular demand, this class will walk you through the beautiful stitchwork and interesting construction of this jacket, from Knitted Jackets by Cheryl Oberle. A gorgeous addition to your wardrobe!
Four Sessions: Sundays, September 12 & 26, October 17, and November 7
Noon - ?
$70
Taught by Donna Guthrie
Entrelac Clutch
(Photo courtesy of Meg White at ravelry.com)
Entrelac will be featured everywhere this fall. Get a jump on the technique with this fun-to-make clutch, which makes a great gift, too. Use a feltable self-striping yarn and see what happens!
Three sessions: Saturdays, November 13 & 20 and December 4
9:30 - 11:00 am
$40
Taught by Janet Kakareka
Twisted Stitch Hat
You'll love the crisp detail of the stitchwork on this hat. Twisting the stitches makes them stand out from the background so you get the full impact of all your beautiful work. Our version is in a squishy red merino - very yummy! Make coordinating mittens below. Both from Interweave Knits Fall 2010.
Two sessions: Sundays, October 3 & 10
12:30 - 2:30 pm
$35
Taught by Karen Walter
Twisted Stitch Mittens
Another twisted stitch project to challenge and excite your needles, these beautiful mittens are a tour-de-force of patterns, as well as warm and practical!
Two sessions: Sundays, November 14 & 21
12:30 - 2:30 pm
$35
Taught by Karen Walter
Fair-Isle Cowl
Learn the Fair-Isle technique of knitting with two colors at a time and get comfortable with charts. This is a perfect learning project, because there is no shaping and it moves right along. And, with your choice of colors, it is sure to be beautiful when finished.
Two sessions: Sundays, October 24, Noon - 3 and November 7, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
$35
Taught by Donna Guthrie
Nimbus Knitalong
Nimbus is one of the most popular patterns on Berroco's website. The jacket looks simple - and the knitting is fairly easy - but there is a lot of sewing up to do at the end. We dressed it up in a beautiful yarn and modified the pattern in many ways to make it all easier to put together and if you would like to learn how, join our Knitalong.
5 - 6 Sessions: Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, beginning Sept. 9
No Class Fee
Taught by Trish McKinney
Great North American Afghan
You'll learn new techniques with each block of this stunning and challenging afghan. It will a masterpiece and you will be a fearless knitter when it's completed.
One block per sesssion
Saturdays, August 28, September 25, October 23
Original sessions 12:30 - 2, Newbies 2 - 3:30
Each session $20, 3 for $55
Taught by Donna Guthrie
SKILL LEVELS - KNITTING:
Beginner - No experience necessary
Advanced Beginner - You know the long-tail or knitted cast-on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing and binding off.
Intermediate - Proficiency in the advanced beginner skills, plus knitting in the round and basic finishing techniques. You should have completed several successful projects using these techniques.
Experienced - All intermediate plus you have made several successful garments, are comfortable with finishing methods, and are interested in design, fit, and refined techniques.
SKILL LEVELS - CROCHET
Beginner - No experience necessary.
Advanced Beginner - You know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet.
Intermediate - You are proficient in all basic stitches and increases and decreases. You can follow most pattern instructions and have completed several projects using these skills.
Experienced - All intermediate plus you have made several successful garments, are comfortable with finishing methods and are interested in design, fit, and refined techniques.
