BEGINNING KNITTING
Saturdays May 3 & 10 ~ 1 - 3pm ~ $45
Instructor: Stéfan Christenberry

Learn how to cast on, cast off, knit, purl, and follow a pattern. This class is perfect for those who want to knit scarves,
ponchos, hats, pillows, blankets—any of a variety of basic garments and items. Materials: 190 yards or more of
worsted weight yarn (ex. 1 skein of Cascade 220 or Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted) & 24" circular US size 9
needles. Instructions and pattern will be provided. Registered students receive 15% off class materials.

SKILLS WORKSHOP
Thursday May 1 ~ 7 - 9pm ~ $15
Instructor: Julie Weisenberger of Cocoknits Designs

This workshop is an intensified, personalized help session. Bring your project or questions and get expert help, whether you'd like to learn how to read a pattern, or how to modify one, or how to finish a garment or fix mistakes.
Julie is also well versed in Habu kits, so this is a great opportunity to knit those up with a helping hand. All levels
welcome from advanced beginner to advanced knitters. (This is not a beginning knitting class, you must already
know the basics to attend. This workshop requires advanced sign up.

This simple-to-crochet cap is worked from the top down, ending with the jaunty brim. Depending on the wearer, it
looks sporty or mod and somehow slightly British. Skill level: advanced beginner; must know how to chain, single
crochet, and half-double crochet. Circumference: baby 16” (child 18.5”, adult 21”) Materials: 110(125, 145) yards
Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria, size F crochet hook (or whatever size is needed to get gauge). To learn more about
this pattern orplease visit her web site: http://www.kirakdesigns.com Registered students receive 15% off
class materials..

SEAMLESS SUMMER SWEATER
Saturdays May 10 & 17, June 7 & 14, and July 12 & 19 - 9:30 - 11:30am ~ $110
Instructor: Julie Weisenberger

A variation on our “Your Perfect Sweater” class, with an emphasis on warm weather / funky yarns like Habu, silks from
Alchemy or even Superior Cashmere. Design your own, perfect, seamless-from-the-top-down sweater, or if you think
that's too narrow a focus and you want to do some other variation of sweater, that's okay, too. Design and materials
will be discussed at the first class meeting, but please bring ideas of what YOUR perfect summer sweater might be,
as well as any yarn ideas or questions. Registered students received 15% off all class materials.

DROP SPINNING
Sundays May 18 & 25 ~ 3:30 - 5:30pm ~ $45 + $12 materials fee payable to instructor
Instructor: Kristine Vejar

Learn how to make yarn on a drop spindle. The first class meeting will focus on getting you comfortable with using
your drop spindle, understanding how a yarn is made, and understanding the vocabulary used with spinning. The
second class meeting will focus on plying the yarn you’ve spun, spinning with different methods, more fiber
options, etc. The materials fee covers enough fiber to spin and make a big, cushy scarf and can be paid to the
instructor. Please bring your own drop spindle (top whirl) or spindles will be available at class for purchase. This class is
limited to 5 people.

FELTED ALPACAS
Wednesdays May 21 & 28 ~ 6 - 8pm ~ $40
Instructor: Logan Harris

Make an Alpaca or Llama or even a Push-Me-Pull-You! Come and learn great shaping techniques while you make
an incredibly adorable felted friend. Original Fiber Trends pattern included in the price of the class. The alpacas can
be made in either worsted or bulky wool (feltable, of course). You should know how to cast on and off, knit and purl.
Registered students receive 15% off all class materials.

BEGINNING CROCHET-in-a-Day
Saturday May 24 ~ 9am - 12pm ~ $40
Instructor: Susanna Williams

Get hooked now—this class teaches all you need to know to master basic crochet in one class! Learn single,
double, half double, triple crochet, plus super techniques that'll make you seem like an expert in no time. Please
bring to class: one skein worsted weight yarn and a size H, I, or J crochet hook. The class comes with some super
cute instructions you can take with you! Susanna, our crochet teacher is really the best, so if you've been knitting
for a while and are afraid of crochet, you'll be in good, capable hands. And if you don't knit or crochet yet,
come and check out the fun. Registered students get 15% off class materials.

SOCKS ON THE MAGIC LOOP
Saturdays May 24 & 31 ~ 1 - 3pm ~ $45
Instructor: Ellery Royston
Whether you’ve made socks on the traditional double pointed needles or using two circulars, or even if you’ve
never knit a sock in your life, come learn this fantastic technique. Please bring to class at least 100g aran/worsted
weight yarn and a US6 circular needle at least 32” long (addi turbo recommended). Class comes with the “Magic
Loop” booklet by Bev Galeskas and we’ll be making the sock in that booklet. You should already know how to cast
on and off, kniit and purl. Registered students get 15% off class materials. 

FAUXGURUMI
Sunday June 1 ~ 1 - 5pm ~ $40 + $5 materials fee payable to instructor
Instructor: Sonya Philip
Why should crocheters have all the fun? Make your own knitted amigurumi that mimics all those ridiculously cute
crocheted creatures. Materials: worsted weight yarn and double points (or whatever circular-in-the-round method
of your choice) in one size smaller than you would use to knit usually. Registered students get 15% off class materials.
To see some of Sonya’s amazing Fauxgurumi creatures, please visit her website: knitsonya.com

Enroll early as class size is limited. Although we anticipate full registration for all classes, we reserve the right to cancel a class due to poor enrollment. In this circumstance your fee will be refunded in full. If you aren't able to make it to class, please give us 24 hours notice for a full refund.
Fewer than 24 hours notice or No show = No refund.

On-Going Offerings

HANDS-ON HELP
Every Tuesday and Friday
4 -6pm

Stuck? Need help reading a pattern? Forget how to cast-on or cast-off? Help is at hand. **All Article Pract customers are welcome. 15 minute sessions, no appointment neccessary, and free.

Hands-On Help is not a substitute for knitting lessons or individual instruction. If you require more help, we have a list of private knitting instructors available, or you may want to consider taking either our Level II class or Skills Workshop.

We respectfully request that attendees not take advantage of this free service. We likewise request that attendees reserve the use of Hands-On Help for projects made with materials purchased at our shop.

YARN TASTING—Sublime
Sunday May 11 ~ 4pm ~ $10

Come and experience the luxury yarns from Sublime. We’ve gotten in their super soft summer yarns, too, so we’ll
have a great variety of fibers to play with. Plus, Sublime has excellent pattern support. As usual, please be sure to
bring a variety of needle sizes to the tasting....
Please note Yarn Tastings now meet on the second Sunday of the month at 4:00pm.