Saturday Morning Three-Hour Classes
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**Classes GC through H are held Saturday Morning 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM**
CLOSED GC. Entrelac Basics, Gwen Bortner
Beginner to Advanced
Have you always wanted to learn entrelac but thought it would be too hard?
Whether a beginner or advanced knitter, this class is for you. During this
class, each student will have the opportunity to knit a small project to gain
hands on experience in the entrelac technique. Participants will learn the seam-
less entrelac technique and basic entrelac construction techniques. A discus-
sion of other project possibilities will also be included.
CLOSED GD. Patent Stitches, Merike Saarniit
Intermediate
Here’s the fast and efficient Estonian method of creating those luscious
brioche-stitch patterns that are so rich in texture. This technique is also used
for unique cables, ribs, and individual motifs that are sure to evoke “How’d
you DO that?!” comments. We’ll swatch all-over patterns, two-color patterns
(where one color ‘net’ seems to float on a different color ground), individual
motifs, and exotic-looking cables that don’t require a cable needle
CLOSED GE. Crazy About Cables, Kathy Zimmerman
Intermediate
Cables add textural interest and beautiful detail to the most basic knitwear
styles, while engaging your mind in a uniquely creative way. Kathy will discuss
the how-tos of reading cable charts and tips for mastering cable stitchwork.
The “hands on” demonstration and classroom practice will include a double
cable technique from Kathy’s original design, the “Wool O’ The Wisp” scarf.
Students may choose to work the scarf OR practice working one of Kathy’s
original cable combinations from a chart.
CLOSED F. Miters & Lace, Jane Bigelow
Intermediate
In this class we will combine picot cast on, yarn overs and modular knitting to
make a scarf that can be either dressy or casual. Made with a lace or sock
weight yarn, the scarf can be worn as an accessory piece in place of jewelry or
made with a heavier yarn, can look very nice with a coat or jacket. It can be
made with yarns specifically purchased for this project or can be knit with
leftover yarns from your stash. After learning the techniques, you can easily
expand the scarf to make a wrap or even an afghan.
CLOSED H. All about Short Rows, Alice Bish
Intermediate
The human body is full of bumps and angles. Short rows help shape your
knitting into dimensional shapes that will fit heels, toes, tummies, boobs, etc.
Explore the short row technique in this hands on class. Learn three different
ways to do short rows (W&T, Japanese and purl bump pick up). Learn where
and when to add short rows. And if you’ve done short rows before, but didn’t
like the way they turned out, try this class for different short row techniques
improve your knitting. Materials fee: $3
**Classes I through N are held from 9:00 AM to Noon**
CLOSED I. Finishing Techniques, Joy Jannotti
Beginner
Now that you’ve knitted your sweater, how do you seam it together and finish
it off so it looks like it’s been done by a pro? Learn different ways to seam
including a three-needle bind off, how to pick up stitches for an edging, how
to block, and how to shape your garment to make finishing easier.
CLOSED J. Beginning Lace, Rae-Ann Lentz
Beginner
If you have ever wanted to try lace knitting but were afraid to venture out on
your own, this is your chance. We will cover increases and decreases, reading
charts and how to use a life “line”. We will begin working on a lace scarf in
class that you will be able to finish on your own.
CLOSED K. Crochet for Knitters, Angela Place
Intermediate
Don’t fear the crochet hook! Learn how to do edgings, seaming and more to
make your knitting life more complete.
CLOSED L. Seams, Pat Shorten
Intermediate
Learn how to effectively sew your garments together! This course teaches
seaming edges with stockinette stitch and garter stitch as well as how to join
stitches to rows. Finishing in yarn tails will be covered so that all your pieces
will be expertly finished.
CLOSED M. Norwegian Purl, Cynthia Spencer
Beginner
The Norwegian Purl allows you to knit using the Continental method (which
we will also learn about in this class), and it gives a purl stitch that is not
twisted. Because of the way you hold the yarn, seed stitch and ribbing be-
come particularly fast and efficient!
CLOSED N. Whoops! Susan Wolcott
Beginner to Intermediate
Master undoing your knitting by “tinking” and “frogging”, including getting
the stitches back on the needles correctly. Learn how to fix dropped stitches
in Stockinette, garter and more complex stitch patterns. Correct stitch pat-
tern errors up to several rows back, including fixing cables that turn the wrong
way and missed yarn overs.
**ADDITIONAL Classes 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM**
CLOSED O. Shuttle Tatting, Debra Bender
All levels
In this class you will learn to use a tatting shuttle to tat. Tatting is a lace
making technique which uses lark’s head knots, or the double stitch, over a
foundation thread. Beginning students will learn the double stitch, picots, and
joins. Intermediate students are encouraged to contact the instructor to dis-
cuss possible options. Materials fee: $10 (includes. shuttle, instruction
booklet and thread).
P. Bring Your Knitting Problems, Dotty Kurtz
All levels
Are you having a problem with a knitting pattern, a stitch pattern? Did you
finish a knit item and your just not happy with it. Can it be saved from the
frog pond? Bring it on.
**ADDITIONAL Classes 9:00 AM to Noon**
CLOSED Q. Needle Felted Buttons, JoAnne Trygg
All levels
Sometimes it can be a real challenge to find just the right buttons for your
sweater. In this class you will learn how to needle felt buttons that will be
perfect to finish off your sweater. Materials fee: $6 includes felting needle
and foam pad.
CLOSED GC. Entrelac Basics, Gwen Bortner
Beginner to Advanced
Have you always wanted to learn entrelac but thought it would be too hard?
Whether a beginner or advanced knitter, this class is for you. During this
class, each student will have the opportunity to knit a small project to gain
hands on experience in the entrelac technique. Participants will learn the seam-
less entrelac technique and basic entrelac construction techniques. A discus-
sion of other project possibilities will also be included.
CLOSED GD. Patent Stitches, Merike Saarniit
Intermediate
Here’s the fast and efficient Estonian method of creating those luscious
brioche-stitch patterns that are so rich in texture. This technique is also used
for unique cables, ribs, and individual motifs that are sure to evoke “How’d
you DO that?!” comments. We’ll swatch all-over patterns, two-color patterns
(where one color ‘net’ seems to float on a different color ground), individual
motifs, and exotic-looking cables that don’t require a cable needle
CLOSED GE. Crazy About Cables, Kathy Zimmerman
Intermediate
Cables add textural interest and beautiful detail to the most basic knitwear
styles, while engaging your mind in a uniquely creative way. Kathy will discuss
the how-tos of reading cable charts and tips for mastering cable stitchwork.
The “hands on” demonstration and classroom practice will include a double
cable technique from Kathy’s original design, the “Wool O’ The Wisp” scarf.
Students may choose to work the scarf OR practice working one of Kathy’s
original cable combinations from a chart.
CLOSED F. Miters & Lace, Jane Bigelow
Intermediate
In this class we will combine picot cast on, yarn overs and modular knitting to
make a scarf that can be either dressy or casual. Made with a lace or sock
weight yarn, the scarf can be worn as an accessory piece in place of jewelry or
made with a heavier yarn, can look very nice with a coat or jacket. It can be
made with yarns specifically purchased for this project or can be knit with
leftover yarns from your stash. After learning the techniques, you can easily
expand the scarf to make a wrap or even an afghan.
CLOSED H. All about Short Rows, Alice Bish
Intermediate
The human body is full of bumps and angles. Short rows help shape your
knitting into dimensional shapes that will fit heels, toes, tummies, boobs, etc.
Explore the short row technique in this hands on class. Learn three different
ways to do short rows (W&T, Japanese and purl bump pick up). Learn where
and when to add short rows. And if you’ve done short rows before, but didn’t
like the way they turned out, try this class for different short row techniques
improve your knitting. Materials fee: $3
**Classes I through N are held from 9:00 AM to Noon**
CLOSED I. Finishing Techniques, Joy Jannotti
Beginner
Now that you’ve knitted your sweater, how do you seam it together and finish
it off so it looks like it’s been done by a pro? Learn different ways to seam
including a three-needle bind off, how to pick up stitches for an edging, how
to block, and how to shape your garment to make finishing easier.
CLOSED J. Beginning Lace, Rae-Ann Lentz
Beginner
If you have ever wanted to try lace knitting but were afraid to venture out on
your own, this is your chance. We will cover increases and decreases, reading
charts and how to use a life “line”. We will begin working on a lace scarf in
class that you will be able to finish on your own.
CLOSED K. Crochet for Knitters, Angela Place
Intermediate
Don’t fear the crochet hook! Learn how to do edgings, seaming and more to
make your knitting life more complete.
CLOSED L. Seams, Pat Shorten
Intermediate
Learn how to effectively sew your garments together! This course teaches
seaming edges with stockinette stitch and garter stitch as well as how to join
stitches to rows. Finishing in yarn tails will be covered so that all your pieces
will be expertly finished.
CLOSED M. Norwegian Purl, Cynthia Spencer
Beginner
The Norwegian Purl allows you to knit using the Continental method (which
we will also learn about in this class), and it gives a purl stitch that is not
twisted. Because of the way you hold the yarn, seed stitch and ribbing be-
come particularly fast and efficient!
CLOSED N. Whoops! Susan Wolcott
Beginner to Intermediate
Master undoing your knitting by “tinking” and “frogging”, including getting
the stitches back on the needles correctly. Learn how to fix dropped stitches
in Stockinette, garter and more complex stitch patterns. Correct stitch pat-
tern errors up to several rows back, including fixing cables that turn the wrong
way and missed yarn overs.
**ADDITIONAL Classes 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM**
CLOSED O. Shuttle Tatting, Debra Bender
All levels
In this class you will learn to use a tatting shuttle to tat. Tatting is a lace
making technique which uses lark’s head knots, or the double stitch, over a
foundation thread. Beginning students will learn the double stitch, picots, and
joins. Intermediate students are encouraged to contact the instructor to dis-
cuss possible options. Materials fee: $10 (includes. shuttle, instruction
booklet and thread).
P. Bring Your Knitting Problems, Dotty Kurtz
All levels
Are you having a problem with a knitting pattern, a stitch pattern? Did you
finish a knit item and your just not happy with it. Can it be saved from the
frog pond? Bring it on.
**ADDITIONAL Classes 9:00 AM to Noon**
CLOSED Q. Needle Felted Buttons, JoAnne Trygg
All levels
Sometimes it can be a real challenge to find just the right buttons for your
sweater. In this class you will learn how to needle felt buttons that will be
perfect to finish off your sweater. Materials fee: $6 includes felting needle
and foam pad.
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.
| Class Registration Fee includes selection of any 2 Three-Hour Classes or 1 Six-Hour Class |