Saturday Afternoon Three-Hour Classes
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Skill Levels are defined as follows-
Basic: No knitting knowledge or skills needed.
Beginner: Can knit, purl cast on and cast off.
Intermediate: Beginner level skills plus increase, decrease, and follow simple patterns.
Advanced: Intermediate level skills plus yarn over patterns, cables, ribbing, comfortable with
pattern interpretation.
All levels: This class is of interest regardless of knitting skill level.
Basic: No knitting knowledge or skills needed.
Beginner: Can knit, purl cast on and cast off.
Intermediate: Beginner level skills plus increase, decrease, and follow simple patterns.
Advanced: Intermediate level skills plus yarn over patterns, cables, ribbing, comfortable with
pattern interpretation.
All levels: This class is of interest regardless of knitting skill level.
**Classes GAA through HH are held from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM**
CLOSED GAA. Build a Better Bag, Gwen Bortner
Beginner to Advanced
Knitted bags are a hot accessory and this class covers the many options avail-
able to build (or knit) a better bag. Gain insights on how to better define three
dimensional shapes with just a few well place stitches. Discover the key stitch
to creating firm fabrics. Learn how to add “hardware” to complete your bag
in style. Students will create their own “mini” bag utilizing the various tech-
niques discussed.
CLOSED GBB. Bobbles, Berries, and Buds, Merike Saarniit
Advanced or Adventuresome Intermediate
We’ll explore a fascinating variety of high-relief texture stitches (and tech-
niques to facilitate them) that can be used alone or in combination with other
stitches to result in not-to-be-ignored patterning.
CLOSED GCC. Slip-Stitch Savvy, Kathy Zimmerman
Intermediate
Slip-stitch colorwork technique is an easy way for beginners and experienced
knitters alike to add color and texture to their projects. Slip-stitch patterns use
only one color per row, so complicated-looking patterns can be mastered
quickly. Kathy will discuss the how-tos for working this technique, hints for
choosing colors and yarns, as well as tips for interpreting instructions. The
“hands on” class project is Kathy’s tweed-stitch hat which experiments with
color combinations as the student learns the technique.
DD. What Size do I Knit? Alice Bish
All levels
Have you fallen in love with a sweater pattern, then felt stumped when it
came time to decide what size to make for yourself? Have you knit something
perfectly, matching the gauge exactly, and then afterward felt you should have
knit a size larger or smaller? Just as a medium in one brand of clothing will fit
differently than a medium in another brand, a medium according to one de-
signer will fit differently than a medium from another designer. Here is help
in picking the what size to knit. In this class we will measure our upper bodies,
draw a sloper. We will discuss how to factor in ease for the yarn, and style of
sweater. The class is for women only. Materials fee: $3
CLOSED EE. Toe Up Socks, Rae-Ann Lentz
Intermediate
Students will make a toe up sock in worsted weight yarn. We will cover cast
on, increasing the toe, shaping the heel and casting off. We will also discuss
the benefits of toe up sock knitting and why some sock knitters won’t knit
them any other way.
FF. So you want to Ravel? Beth Lutz
All levels
So you’ve heard about Ravelry, but have no idea what it’s all about. In this
class, you will learn more about what Ravelry has to offer and work together
to set up an account.
CLOSED HH. Untangling the Magic Loop, Angela Place
Beginner
Learn how to do a small sock using the magic loop technique. By the end of
the class you will never need double point needles or multiple lengths of
circular needles again.
** Classes II through PP are held from 1:00 PM to 4:00PM**
CLOSED II. Double Knitting Basics – Make a Hot Pad, Mary-Anne Posenau
Intermediate
Create a reversible, double thickness hot pad in 2 colors. Learn cast on meth-
ods, following a chart, keeping the edges closed, and binding off, all while
working both sides simultaneously.
CLOSED JJ. Caplet From Long Ago, Gladys Shue
Intermediate
This caplet is from so long ago (but loved even today) that there wasn’t a
pattern for it. A pattern was made by the teacher, and can be taken back to
your guilds for a charity project. Ladies in assisted living or nursing homes
will appreciate them. For yourself it can be for a special night out - it depends
on the yarn used. A miniature will be made In class.
KK. Shadow Knitting, Cynthia Spencer
Intermediate
With shadow knitting, you work with ridges and valleys to create holographic
images. From the front, the knitting looks striped. From the side, you can see
a design. This class will show you how to achieve this intriguing effect!
CLOSED LL. Why Doesn’t Mine Look Like That? Knitting Gauge and Blocking, Lisa Stuart
All levels
You followed the pattern, yet, it doesn’t look like the sweater in the photo!
This class will cover how to measure gauge and how to properly block and
finish garments so that your knitting looks its best. We will discuss how gauge
measurement applies to your knitting and how good gauge and blocking cre-
ates a handmade garment rather than a homemade garment. Topics of dis-
cussion will include how to measure gauge and many useful techniques for
blocking various types of yarns. Bring your own finished and unblocked work
for class discussion.
MM. Creatings One-of-A-Kind Garments with Multi-Strand Knitting, Carla Sturgis
Beginner
In this class you will learn the importance of gauge in your knitting and learn
how to create a one-of-a-kind garment using multiple strands of yarn at one
time.
CLOSED NN. Design Your Own Top Down Sweater, Jill Bigelow Suttell
Intermediate
Try your hand at designing your own sweater. We will start with a basic raglan
design and customize it by adding patterns, adjusting sleeve slength, and neck-
lines.
CLOSED OO. Faroese Shawl, Kay Thompson
Intermediate
The Faroese shawl’s butterfly shape makes it an easy shawl to wear, because
its shape keeps it on your shoulders. Make a mini version of this traditional
shawl to learn the techniques used in a full size one. Knited from the top
down. Materials fee: $5
CLOSED PP. Short Rows Shoulders and Sleeve Caps, Susan Wolcott
Intermediate
Learn to do invisible short rows to create a nicely slanted shoulder without
stair-step bind offs. Move on to doing short rows at both ends of the row to
make a beautiful sleeve cap and learn how to apply it to any shaped sleeve cap
or short row shaping. Mastering perfect pick-ups will cap off your short row
knowledge! We’ll also cover how to convert a pattern with stair step bind off
at the shoulder to a short rowed shoulder ready for a 3-ndl bind off so that
there’s no seaming needed.
**ADDITIONAL Classes 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM**
QQ. Needle Tatting, Debra Bender
All levels
In this class you will learn to make lace using a tatting needle. The instructor
will also display a variety of laces from her personal collection and share
highlights of lace history during the class. Beginning students will learn the
double stitch, picots, and joins. Intermediate students are encouraged to con-
tact the instructor to discuss possible options. Materials fee: $10 (includes
tatting needle, instruction booklet and thread).
RR. Rib-it, Rib-it, Dotty Kurtz
Beginner/Intermediate
How do you change a plain sweater to something more interesting? Just add a
decorative ribbing to your sweater. Learn a variety of ribbing stitches from
simple to more complex. Materials Fee: $4.00.
CLOSED GAA. Build a Better Bag, Gwen Bortner
Beginner to Advanced
Knitted bags are a hot accessory and this class covers the many options avail-
able to build (or knit) a better bag. Gain insights on how to better define three
dimensional shapes with just a few well place stitches. Discover the key stitch
to creating firm fabrics. Learn how to add “hardware” to complete your bag
in style. Students will create their own “mini” bag utilizing the various tech-
niques discussed.
CLOSED GBB. Bobbles, Berries, and Buds, Merike Saarniit
Advanced or Adventuresome Intermediate
We’ll explore a fascinating variety of high-relief texture stitches (and tech-
niques to facilitate them) that can be used alone or in combination with other
stitches to result in not-to-be-ignored patterning.
CLOSED GCC. Slip-Stitch Savvy, Kathy Zimmerman
Intermediate
Slip-stitch colorwork technique is an easy way for beginners and experienced
knitters alike to add color and texture to their projects. Slip-stitch patterns use
only one color per row, so complicated-looking patterns can be mastered
quickly. Kathy will discuss the how-tos for working this technique, hints for
choosing colors and yarns, as well as tips for interpreting instructions. The
“hands on” class project is Kathy’s tweed-stitch hat which experiments with
color combinations as the student learns the technique.
DD. What Size do I Knit? Alice Bish
All levels
Have you fallen in love with a sweater pattern, then felt stumped when it
came time to decide what size to make for yourself? Have you knit something
perfectly, matching the gauge exactly, and then afterward felt you should have
knit a size larger or smaller? Just as a medium in one brand of clothing will fit
differently than a medium in another brand, a medium according to one de-
signer will fit differently than a medium from another designer. Here is help
in picking the what size to knit. In this class we will measure our upper bodies,
draw a sloper. We will discuss how to factor in ease for the yarn, and style of
sweater. The class is for women only. Materials fee: $3
CLOSED EE. Toe Up Socks, Rae-Ann Lentz
Intermediate
Students will make a toe up sock in worsted weight yarn. We will cover cast
on, increasing the toe, shaping the heel and casting off. We will also discuss
the benefits of toe up sock knitting and why some sock knitters won’t knit
them any other way.
FF. So you want to Ravel? Beth Lutz
All levels
So you’ve heard about Ravelry, but have no idea what it’s all about. In this
class, you will learn more about what Ravelry has to offer and work together
to set up an account.
CLOSED HH. Untangling the Magic Loop, Angela Place
Beginner
Learn how to do a small sock using the magic loop technique. By the end of
the class you will never need double point needles or multiple lengths of
circular needles again.
** Classes II through PP are held from 1:00 PM to 4:00PM**
CLOSED II. Double Knitting Basics – Make a Hot Pad, Mary-Anne Posenau
Intermediate
Create a reversible, double thickness hot pad in 2 colors. Learn cast on meth-
ods, following a chart, keeping the edges closed, and binding off, all while
working both sides simultaneously.
CLOSED JJ. Caplet From Long Ago, Gladys Shue
Intermediate
This caplet is from so long ago (but loved even today) that there wasn’t a
pattern for it. A pattern was made by the teacher, and can be taken back to
your guilds for a charity project. Ladies in assisted living or nursing homes
will appreciate them. For yourself it can be for a special night out - it depends
on the yarn used. A miniature will be made In class.
KK. Shadow Knitting, Cynthia Spencer
Intermediate
With shadow knitting, you work with ridges and valleys to create holographic
images. From the front, the knitting looks striped. From the side, you can see
a design. This class will show you how to achieve this intriguing effect!
CLOSED LL. Why Doesn’t Mine Look Like That? Knitting Gauge and Blocking, Lisa Stuart
All levels
You followed the pattern, yet, it doesn’t look like the sweater in the photo!
This class will cover how to measure gauge and how to properly block and
finish garments so that your knitting looks its best. We will discuss how gauge
measurement applies to your knitting and how good gauge and blocking cre-
ates a handmade garment rather than a homemade garment. Topics of dis-
cussion will include how to measure gauge and many useful techniques for
blocking various types of yarns. Bring your own finished and unblocked work
for class discussion.
MM. Creatings One-of-A-Kind Garments with Multi-Strand Knitting, Carla Sturgis
Beginner
In this class you will learn the importance of gauge in your knitting and learn
how to create a one-of-a-kind garment using multiple strands of yarn at one
time.
CLOSED NN. Design Your Own Top Down Sweater, Jill Bigelow Suttell
Intermediate
Try your hand at designing your own sweater. We will start with a basic raglan
design and customize it by adding patterns, adjusting sleeve slength, and neck-
lines.
CLOSED OO. Faroese Shawl, Kay Thompson
Intermediate
The Faroese shawl’s butterfly shape makes it an easy shawl to wear, because
its shape keeps it on your shoulders. Make a mini version of this traditional
shawl to learn the techniques used in a full size one. Knited from the top
down. Materials fee: $5
CLOSED PP. Short Rows Shoulders and Sleeve Caps, Susan Wolcott
Intermediate
Learn to do invisible short rows to create a nicely slanted shoulder without
stair-step bind offs. Move on to doing short rows at both ends of the row to
make a beautiful sleeve cap and learn how to apply it to any shaped sleeve cap
or short row shaping. Mastering perfect pick-ups will cap off your short row
knowledge! We’ll also cover how to convert a pattern with stair step bind off
at the shoulder to a short rowed shoulder ready for a 3-ndl bind off so that
there’s no seaming needed.
**ADDITIONAL Classes 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM**
QQ. Needle Tatting, Debra Bender
All levels
In this class you will learn to make lace using a tatting needle. The instructor
will also display a variety of laces from her personal collection and share
highlights of lace history during the class. Beginning students will learn the
double stitch, picots, and joins. Intermediate students are encouraged to con-
tact the instructor to discuss possible options. Materials fee: $10 (includes
tatting needle, instruction booklet and thread).
RR. Rib-it, Rib-it, Dotty Kurtz
Beginner/Intermediate
How do you change a plain sweater to something more interesting? Just add a
decorative ribbing to your sweater. Learn a variety of ribbing stitches from
simple to more complex. Materials Fee: $4.00.
| Class Registration Fee includes selection of any 2 Three-Hour Classes or 1 Six-Hour Class |