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BEGINNING
KNITTING
Saturdays May 3 & 10 ~ 1 - 3pm ~ $45
Instructor: Stéfan
Christenberry
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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.
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SKILLS WORKSHOP
Thursday May 1 ~ 7 - 9pm ~ $15
Instructor: Julie Weisenberger of Cocoknits Designs
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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.
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MOD CAP—a crochet hat workshop
Saturdays May 17 & 24 - 3:30-5:30pm ~ $40
Instructor: Kira Dulaney of Kira K Designs
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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..
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SEAMLESS SUMMER SWEATER
Saturdays May 10 & 17, June 7 & 14, and July 12 & 19 - 9:30 - 11:30am ~ $110
Instructor: Julie Weisenberger
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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.
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DROP SPINNING
Sundays May 18 & 25 ~ 3:30 - 5:30pm ~ $45 + $12 materials fee payable to instructor
Instructor: Kristine Vejar
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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.
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FELTED ALPACAS
Wednesdays May 21 & 28 ~ 6 - 8pm ~ $40
Instructor: Logan Harris
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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.
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BEGINNING CROCHET-in-a-Day
Saturday May 24 ~ 9am - 12pm ~ $40
Instructor: Susanna Williams
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