Yarn Gallery Classes
Summer 2008
(updated 6/24/08)

 

Beginner - No experience necessary.

All classes taught by Deb Cech.

Oops! - Saturday, June 28, 10 - 11:30 a.m.- $15
  We can't always avoid mistakes, so learning how to fix them is a must!
  Homework: Cast on 30 stitches and work in stockinette stitch for 2 - 3 inches. Leave on needles.

Shape Up! - Saturday, July 12, 10 - 11:30 a.m.- $15
  Shape your knits with increases and decreases.

  Prerequisite: You must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.

  Homework: Cast on 30 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 2-3 inches. Leave on needles.

Beginning Refresher - Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (30 min. break) - $30

If you used to knit, you'll be surprised how much your fingers remember.  Take our one-day refresher class and get a jump start.  Once you get those needles back in your hands, you'll wonder why you ever put them down! We'll cover the basics of knitting, purling, increasing and decreasing, and if there's time, some easy fixes to simple mistakes. Please note: This is not a substitute for our beginner series.  If you've never knit before, this class will not work for you.

 

Advanced Beginner

Friday Morning Sock Class (On-going) Join Janet Kakareka Friday mornings from 11 - noon and learn to make hand-knitted socks.  Everywhere you turn, you see that people are knitting socks these days - it's time you learned, and we're making it easy!  Each session costs $10, payable when you come - no need to reserve!  Come as often as you like - all you need is sock yarn and double-pointed needles. If it's your first time, call us to be sure Janet is not on vacation: 610-373-1622.

 

SPECIAL MARKET BAG SERIES:

We're going green - or pink or blue or multicolored - with our terrific series of market bag projects.  We'll all need several as we try to reduce our use of plastic. Instead of store bags with screaming logos, make these beauties - everyone will want to know where you found them!

Garter Stitch Bag - Sundays, July 13 &  27, 12:30 - 2pm - $25  -   Trish McKinney

 

       

Omega Wrap Thursdays, July 17 & August 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Janet Kakareka - $40

Simple knitting, beautiful yarns, and a flattering wrap - knitting doesn't get any better than this!  Make a summer or winter version of this beautiful piece.  (Wait till you see the summer version Janet just finished - it's my size - yay!) You'll learn about yarn selection & combination, an elastic bindoff that's useful for many types of projects, seaming, and picking up stitches.  You'll need an assortment of yarns, Omega Wrap pattern, needles and notion per pattern.

Homework: Come in prior to the first class to choose your yarns.  Tough homework!

Seams Sew Easy - Thursday, July 31- 10-11:30 a.m. - $20
Finish your knits beautifully with seams that will do justice to your knitting.
Homework: Using a smooth, light colored yarn, make three stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) swatches, 8" x 8". Bind off all swatches.

 

Intermediate

Adult Surprise Jacket - Wednesday Evenings 6 - 8 pm, June 18 & 25, July 9, 16 & 23 -$55 - Trish McKinney

This jacket is so much fun to make.  You can't wait to knit the next row because you just can't wait to see how it all turns into something you can wear! You can choose several yarns or one self-striping yarn, any weight, any season.  I'm excited to make another one - now will it be summer, winter, long or short...hmm.  Anyway, the pattern is included in the class price.  You'll need yarn and all the basic notions. Homework is picking your yarn(s) and swatching to get a fabric you like.

Socks on Magic Loop, Thursdays, July 10, July 24 & August 7, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - $45 - Deb Cech
Deb will teach you to make a great handknit sock, plus you'll learn this cool technique and never need double points again. Socks are hot, and sock yarns are the amazingly creative and beautiful these days. Sign up early, this class always sells out!

 

  Ongoing Series - Jump in whenever you like:

Great American Afghan - Saturdays,  May 31, June 28,  July 26, August 23, September 27, 12:30 - 2, each session $15, sign up for 3 for $40 - Donna Guthrie
This afghan is a banquet of beautiful blocks. Choose an array of different colors or a monochrome theme. You'll need a total of about 3500 yd of worsted weight yarn for all 25 blocks, or an AVERAGE of 136 yd. per block (some will take more, some less) and the Great American Afghan booklet.

 

Experienced

 

Florence Triangle Scarf, Sundays, June 22, 12:30 - 3:30, June 29, 12:30 - 2 & July 20, 12:30 -2, $45 - Karen Walter

This lovely lace triangle with a perfect little ruffled edge will teach you to work with lace charts, a special cast-on, and basic lace techniques.  Learn from an expert and you'll be up-to-the-minute with the hottest trend in knitting.  You'll need one ball of Zephyr, Florence Scarves pattern, and needles & notions per pattern.

   On-Going Series - Join whenever you like:

Great American Aran Afghan - Saturdays, May 24, June 21, July 19, August 24 (note, this is a Sunday session!), September 20, 12:30 - 2, each session $20, sign up for three for $55 - Donna Guthrie
The blocks in this beautiful afghan are rather challenging, and a completed blanket is an accomplishment to be proud of! Get a great start on this beauty with our series. Future classes will be scheduled later. You'll need a total of 4000 yd of worsted weight yarn to complete all 24 blocks, or an AVERAGE of 166 yd. per block (some will take more, some less) and the Great American Aran Afghan booklet.

 

SKILL LEVELS:

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.