Knitting Groups: Thursday 10-1
Friday 6-8pm
Knitting groups are free & open to all, ages 18+. Bring your knitting or crochet and be prepared to laugh a lot.
November 2009
We are closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov 26. We will have an after Thanksgiving Saleon Friday Nov 27 from 9am-2pm. There is no Friday Night knitting group that day, we will close at 2 after the sale.
Friday November 6th we are participating in Shop & Stroll. There will be refreshments from 6 to 8, you can register for a gift the merchants are giving and the downtown businesses will be open late too.
Sunday Mini Classes - Nov 1 is Sewing seams, Nov 8 is an EASY Lace Scarf. Nov 15 is Spinning Circle. Nov 22, 29 are hat classes. Buy yarn and needles for the hat class and one class is free These are always at 2pm, $10
Tuesday Night Class - This is HELP NIGHT!, bring the UFO you can't remember what to do with, the problem pattern or your need to learn a new skill and come to class. $10, Please make a reservation so I know you are coming. Starts at 4:30.
Knit It Now- We'll make a scarf while we learn to cast on, knit and cast off. $15. This is a good one if you can't commit to four classes or since the 101 class is full and you just have to learn it now so you can make scarves for everyone for the holidays. Tuesday, Nov 3, 11am or Friday Nov 13 at 4pm
Quick Knit Gift Along: Fridays, 11:30-1. Nov 6th (Felted Bowls), 13th (Easy Handwarmers), 20th Crazy Scarf (knit & crochet). Class is free with purchase of yarn and pattern.
Spinning Circleis Sunday Nov 15, 1-4pm
Afghan Classis Monday Nov 23rd (no class in December)
Felted ClogsThursdays Nov 5, 12, 19 4pm Learn to make these great comfy house shoes just in time for holiday giving. $30
Felted BagSaturday Nov 7, 14 at 2pm A beautiful felted bag, Great class for beginning knitters or if you have not felted before. $25
December 2009
We are closed Dec 23, 24, 25th. Please note this cause I would hate for someone to need yarn for last minute gifts and not be able to get it. New Years: We are closing early on Dec 31st (3pm) and will reopen on Saturday Jan 2nd.
Sunday Mini Classes are always Sundays at 2pm. Dec 6 is Needle Felted ornaments. You'll need wool roving, a felting needle and some foam(we'll have kits here). Dec 13 is Last minute knitted gifts, cute little gifts you can whip up in a couple of hours or less.
Tuesday Dec 1 & 8thare Help nights, 4:30pm Bring the UFO you can't remember what to do with, the problem pattern or your need to learn a new skill and come to class. $10, Please make a reservation so I know you are coming.
Spinning Circleis Saturday Dec 19th at 1pm
Weaving on the Knitter's Loomis Saturday December 5th from 12-4pm. Learn to warp and weave and make a piece of fabric on the loom. Includes use of the loom, Yarn should be purchased in advance. $65
January 2010
Knitting 101: Saturday Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 am. Learn to knit, purl, and all the skills you'd need to make a sweater in these 4 information packed classes. Limit 5, so sign up early. Supplies must be purchased at the store. Ask and we will get together a kit for you of everything you will need in class. $55.
Magic Loop: Saturday Jan 9th at 3pm. This one class frees you from double pointed needles forever. It is a prerequisite for the sock class too. $10.00
Socks: Patternless cause they are so easy you don't need one. Saturdays, Jan 23, 30, Feb 6th 2pm. 3 classes and made to fit. $50.
Naalbinding: You'll make a pair of fingerless mitts using this ancient (older than knitting) technique still popular in Scandinavia. Sunday, January 10th 1-4pm $40. Laura Artates is teaching this one and hey even I am taking it.
If you are interested in signing up for a class, stop by the store ahead of time or give us a call at (615) 217-4966 to reserve your spot and pay your fees. Private lessons are also available at $25/hour. Supplies for the classes are not included in the cost unless so stated. Of course, we prefer that you buy supplies here at the store and some classes will have a discount for supplies. Registration for classes requires payment at time of sign up. If you have a group of folks who want to learn to knit, crochet or do other fibery things, let us know and we can set up classes for groups of 4 or more.
If you are wanting to learn to knit with an individual lesson, we strongly recommend an hour lesson. 30 minutes is rarely long enough to pick up very much if you've never knit before.
Cancellation Policy: Please be sure you can attend before signing up for class. If you can notify us a week before class of the need to cancel, you may be given credit for the cost towards another class. Under a week, credit will only given if another student can be found to fill the space. There is no refund for missed classes. No make up classes are given and teachers are not permitted to meet away from the store for makeup classes. Classes that don't make (have at least 3 participants), of course we will refund the fee.
Class Descriptions:
Knitting 101:In 4 sessions learn the basics of knitting. In Session 1 you'll learn about different kinds of fiber, what all those symbols on the yarn label are for and how to figure out what needle size you need as well as casting on and knitting. Session 2 is about purling. You also learn some pattern stitches and what gauge is about and make a monogrammed washcloth from a chart. In session 3 you'll learn to do various increases and decreases and why you use different ones. Session 4 is finishing techniques and some extra things you need to know - sewing a seam, weaving in ends, knitting in a circle, picking up lost stitches, and a bit about reading a pattern. Supplies needed: yarn, straight needles, double pointed or circular needles, a tapestry needle, crochet hook. Optional but helpful is The Knitter's Handbook or other basic knitting technique book, row counter and stitch markers. $55.00
Beginning Crochet: Learn the basic crochet stitches and how to read a simple pattern. Class is $20.00. One 90 minute session.
Color Theory for Knitters: Ever knit something and then look at it and wonder what you were thinking when you put those colors together? Learn about colors and how to put them together in pleasing combinations, what works and what doesn't and more importantly - why. Get inspired for a new colorful project. $30.00 Two 1 1/2 hr sessions.
Drop Spindle Class: Learn to spin your own yarn! First learn basic drop spindle skills and then a technique for plying the yarn. Requires a drop spindle and fiber which are available at the store. Class is $30.00.
Fair Isle Knitting: Learn how to create all that wonderful colorwork on garments, bags or where ever you want. You'll love this and will be doing it everywhere. For this one we'll do a small wristlet. There is traditional fair isle and there is Meredith's way - which is a little different but works. I will work with you in either style but mine doesn't require two handed knitting. Price includes supplies $30.00
Felted Bag: Two 90 minute sessions to make a felted bag. Learn the basics of making your own bag, shaping, knitting in the round, adding embellishments, and the felting process. This is a great class for doing your first felted bag. Skills required: Knit, Purl, Increase, Decrease. $25.00. The pattern used will vary.
Felted Clogs: These are the most comfortable slippers EVER! Once you make some you'll want everyone you love to have them. Can be made in adult or child sizes for the class. Advanced Beginner - knit purl, increases and decreases, knitting in the round. $30.00 - 3 classes.
Illusion Knitting: Come learn how to make those magical knitted things that disappear and reappear in your knitting depending on the angle you look at it. You'll learn the technique and also how to write your own pattern for it. $20.00. Supplies: two colors of same weight yarn and needles.
Knit a Hat: In two sessions we will be making a hat - the choice of pattern is yours and we'll walk you through it. $25.00
Kool Aid Dyeing:Learn to dye yarn with Kool Aid (you'll never drink it again). Carole is teaching this one. Ask her about her koolaid socks, they are so pretty. We'll supply the yarn - a skein of worsted weight wool, and the dye. Please bring rubber gloves, an apron if you want one, a glass baking dish or pie plate no larger than 8 inches square, a foam brush, and turkey baster if you have one. $40.00 plus $12 materials fee for.
Magic Loop: Find freedom from double pointed needles forever. Learn to knit on one circular needle for ANY circular project. $10.00
Modular Knitting: Learn this versatile technique for making scarves, bags, sweaters shawls without having to sew little pieces together at the end. Use up leftover yarns and stash yarns you bought without a plan. It's fun and easier than it looks. Skills needed: CO, Knit, Purl. You'll learn decreases, changing yarns and picking up stitches in class. For the next class we'll be doing a little bag in a shell pattern. $20.00
My First Lace: Learn the basics of lace knitting, how to read a chart, about life lines, etc. We'll start a simple lace pattern to make a beautiful lace scarf or shawl. The first 2 hour class will get you started. We'll continue with the next class and hopefully get done then. $40. Must know, knit, purl, increases and decreases. Pattern used will vary.
My First Sweater:Make a top down raglan sleeve sweater that requires no sewing. We'll walk you through the process of making it. Three sessions. (yes you can do a sweater that quickly). Great class if you have been hesitant to take the leap into making a bigger project or aren't sure about how to decipher that pattern. Must know how to knit, purl, increase, decrease. $45.00. 10% discount on yarn for the class.
Natural Dyeing for Beginners: Day one we'll learn a lot about mordanting and prepare and mordant the wool we'll be dyeing on day two. We will be dyeing with several natural dye materials - Things you can gather from your garden or kitchen and some you have to order. Wool, mordants and dyes are included. Each person gets several small sample skeins that they will dye and keep. This workshop is outside, be prepared for all weather. If it's raining we'll be on front porch or under a shelter but still outside. Please bring rubber gloves, a notebook, your own lawn chair, lunch, and an apron if you want to preserve your clothes. $200.00
Needle Felting:
Patternless Sock Knitting: This is the easiest sock I have ever seen. Toe up, sized to fit, afterthought heel. For class we'll be using sport/dk weight sock yarn on size 3 needles. Three sessions $50
Weaving On a Knitter's Loom: Weave a pillow cover or table runner in half a day. You will learn basics of warping the loom, terminology, and then of course, weaving. Materials should be purchased at the store. There are several choices available of what to weave for this first project, but we'll keep it simple enough to be sure you finish in one day. Come in when Meredith is here and pick out your yarns and get them wound before class. Class fee includes use of loom & tools for the day only. (Looms may also be purchased at the end of the class) $65.00
I would be very interested in taking the drop spindle class. Any chance it will be offered this spring?
Posted by: Lisa | January 13, 2009 at 03:47 PM
Hi Lisa
There should be one coming up in late spring or early summer.
Posted by: meredith | January 16, 2009 at 11:31 AM
My sister-in-law and I would love to learn to knit. The problem is we both work during the week and live out of town. We would have to take the classes on a Fri night or Saturday. Is that possible? and how much would it be? Thank you!!
Posted by: Breanna Hawkins | February 06, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Any chance of doing a amigurumi class? I've been seeing it on websites and craft books but don't know anyone who does it.
Posted by: Heidi | March 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM
im interested in both a sock class and an amigurumi class, do you have plans in the future for either? would i be better off getting a private lesson?
Posted by: julia chapman | July 11, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Would anyone be interested in learning basket coiling (w/yarn of course).
Posted by: janet cavna | July 26, 2009 at 10:01 AM