Thursday July 31, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Time to get into the new crochet craze. These cute critters are the craze in Japan. They are fun, quick and simple.
Stop in the shop to spot one or two.
Bring worsted weight yarn, crochet hook, tapestry needle. Pattern and stuffing will be provided.
Thursday July 31 6-8 PM $30
Sunday August 3, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Monday August 4, 2008
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Tuesday August 5, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
There is a great technique for making cables that will make your scarf or shawl reversible. It’s simple, intriguing, and fun.
Bring light colored, worsted weight yarn, size 8 needles, cable needle.
Tuesday August 5 6-8 PM $20
Thursday August 7, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Each class is two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials Included.
Thursdays June 5 & 12 6-8 PM $45
Saturdays July 12 & 19 2-4 PM $45
Thursdays August 7 & 14 6-8 PM $45
Saturday August 9, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Get started crocheting from chains to double crochet. Learn to read a basic pattern, count stitches, and start enjoying crochet. Materials Included.
Thursday July 10 6-8 PM $25
Saturday August 9 2-4 PM $25
Monday August 11, 2008
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Tuesday August 12, 2008
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Learn to sew your garment together in a way that makes your seams almost invisible while being fairly painless. Check for homework on the web or in the shop.
Bring homework swatches, tapestry needle, and extra yarn.
Tuesday August 12 6-8 PM $20
Wednesday August 13, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn to make a sweater. Choose from two patterns, Mr. Greenjeans from knitty.com or the Brushed Lace Cardigan from Interweave Knits Winter 2007. Work with your teacher and classmates for 6 consecutive weeks to create the garment you've always known you could make. Wednesdays, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, and 9/17. 7-9PM.
Thursday August 14, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Each class is two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials Included.
Thursdays June 5 & 12 6-8 PM $45
Saturdays July 12 & 19 2-4 PM $45
Thursdays August 7 & 14 6-8 PM $45
Saturday August 16, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Felted flowers are great additions to that hat or scarf you make as a gift. Learn how to make these simple and fun decorations. The class is free and we ask you to contribute one flower to support our This Old Bag donations.
Saturday July 5 1-3 PM
Saturday August 16 1-3 PM
Sunday August 17, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Tuesday August 19, 2008
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Start: 6:00 pm
A great Christmas present that teaches you those pesky short rows. The great thing is that once you get going, it’s really easy.
Bring worsted weight yarn, size 8 needle.
Pattern included.
Tuesday August 19 6-8 PM $20
Wednesday August 20, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn to make a sweater. Choose from two patterns, Mr. Greenjeans from knitty.com or the Brushed Lace Cardigan from Interweave Knits Winter 2007. Work with your teacher and classmates for 6 consecutive weeks to create the garment you've always known you could make. Wednesdays, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, and 9/17. 7-9PM.
Thursday August 21, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Knit yourself a reusable folding market bag that tells the world (or Berkeley at least) that you are an environmentally responsible knitter.
Bring worsted weight cotton yarn, size 8 needle.
Pattern provided.
Thursdays August 21 & 28 $40
Friday August 22, 2008
Start: 12:46 pm
Learn how to make your own pullover using EZ's percentage system. It's easy, logical, and lots of fun. You will complete a pullover of your choice that fits the wearer exactly.
Be prepared to do a little (just a little) math.
This is an intermediate class. You must be able to knit, purl, increase, decrease, and work in the round.
Materials: Bring 1500- 2000 yards of worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 24" circular needles, notebook and pencil.
Homework: Work a gauge swatch (at least 5" X 5") in stockinette st.
Taught by Karen Schwartz
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Sunday August 24, 2008
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The Knitting Guild of America has a three-phase program that takes you through knitting techniques until you become a Master Knitter. Meet with others going through the program and peer review your work and get support and encouragement.
Fourth Sunday each month 4-5 PM Free
Tuesday August 26, 2008
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Wednesday August 27, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn to make a sweater. Choose from two patterns, Mr. Greenjeans from knitty.com or the Brushed Lace Cardigan from Interweave Knits Winter 2007. Work with your teacher and classmates for 6 consecutive weeks to create the garment you've always known you could make. Wednesdays, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, and 9/17. 7-9PM.
Wednesday September 3, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn to make a sweater. Choose from two patterns, Mr. Greenjeans from knitty.com or the Brushed Lace Cardigan from Interweave Knits Winter 2007. Work with your teacher and classmates for 6 consecutive weeks to create the garment you've always known you could make. Wednesdays, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, and 9/17. 7-9PM.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Hang out with the other guys who knit and swap tips and tricks.
Call the shop (510-526-9276) to reserve a space. Food is provided!
Thursday September 4, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Each class is two sessions with time to practice in between.
Materials Included.
Taught by Ellen Graves.
Saturday September 6, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Learn to make a great pair of felt clogs to wear around the house this winter or give as a holiday gift. When you are knitting them they are big enough for the Abominable Snowman, but after felting, they will fit great.
This is a great project for anyone who can knit and purl. You will learn to read a pattern, circular knitting, the M1 increase, and felting techniques.
Tuesday September 9, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Increases and decreases are everywhere in knitting projects, but which one do you use? We will learn M1, Bar Increase, k2tog, SSK, SKP and how to make mirror image increases and decreases both knitting and purling.
This is a beginner+ class. You must be comfortable knitting and purling.
Materials required: 200 yards of worsted weight yarn and US 7 or 8 knitting needles. We will be making sample swatches to keep for future reference.
Taught by Janie Cavalli.
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Wednesday September 10, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn to make a sweater. Choose from two patterns, Mr. Greenjeans from knitty.com or the Brushed Lace Cardigan from Interweave Knits Winter 2007. Work with your teacher and classmates for 6 consecutive weeks to create the garment you've always known you could make. Wednesdays, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, and 9/17. 7-9PM.
Thursday September 11, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials included. $45
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Saturday September 13, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
You will learn how to knit and felt the whimsical Watermelon Bag, including how to read a pattern, understand how felting shrinks, M1 increase, picking up stitches, and three needle bindoff.
This is a beginner+ class - you only need to be able to knit!
Materials required: Watermelon Bag Kit containing "Three Bags Fulled" book, Crystal Palace Fjord 2 balls Rose Petal, 2 balls Fern, and 1 ball Ivory and beads for finishing.
1 US 11 26" circular needle; US 11 straight needles for 3 needle bind-off are not included in the kit.
Taught by Janie Cavalli
Tuesday September 16, 2008
Start: 6:00 am
End: 8:00 am
Open yourself to the possibilities of lace. Learn yo, k2tog, skp and other techniques used in lace patterns. You will learn how to read written and charted lace patterns.
This is a beginner+ class so you must be able to knit and purl comfortably.
Materials: Bring 100 yards of light colored worsted weight yarn and size 7 or 8 knitting needles, and stitch markers.
Taught by Ellen Graves
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Wednesday September 17, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn to make a sweater. Choose from two patterns, Mr. Greenjeans from knitty.com or the Brushed Lace Cardigan from Interweave Knits Winter 2007. Work with your teacher and classmates for 6 consecutive weeks to create the garment you've always known you could make. Wednesdays, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, and 9/17. 7-9PM.
Thursday September 18, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn the secret to knitting a moebius in one continuous piece. It's
all in the cast on. Prepare to be a beginner again, because it's like
no other. We'll learn to cast on for a moebius scarf.
Intermediate.
Should know knit and purl.
Materials: Bring 200 yards of worsted weight wool and
a 47" long US 10 - US 11 needle. No homework.
Taught by Karen King
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Saturday September 20, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn to make a great pair of felt clogs to wear around the house this winter or give as a holiday gift. When you are knitting them they are big enough for the Abominable Snowman, but after felting, they will fit great.
This is a great project for anyone who can knit and purl. You will learn to read a pattern, circular knitting, the M1 increase, and felting techniques.
Tuesday September 23, 2008
Start: 7:00 am
End: 9:00 pm
Introduce yourself to felt bags by making one or two mini bags that are great for holiday gift giving. You will learn all of the techniques used in making a felt bag and how to make a larger version on your own.
This is a beginner+ class so you should be able to knit and purl comfortably.
Materials:
Taught by Janie Cavalli.
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Wednesday September 24, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
Make cute little characters all in single crochet! We'll work a basic
owl pattern to start you on your amigarumi way.
Intermediate. Should
know chain, slip stitch, and single crochet.
Materials: Bring 75 yards of worsted
weight wool in one color, 50 yards each in 3 complementary colors, a
size F crochet hook, and small 1/4" buttons for eyes. Stuffing
provided.
Homework between classes only.
Taught by Karen King.
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Thursday September 25, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn how to make two socks or two sleeves or two of anything at the same time using Magic Loop or Two Circular Needles. This is a great way to make sure your socks match and get finished at the same time.
You will learn to knit circularly using Magic Loop on a single long circular needle and using two circulars at the same time.
This is a beginner+ class. You must be able to knit comfortably.
Saturday September 27, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
You will learn how to knit and felt the whimsical Watermelon Bag, including how to read a pattern, understand how felting shrinks, M1 increase, picking up stitches, and three needle bindoff.
This is a beginner+ class - you only need to be able to knit!
Materials required: Watermelon Bag Kit containing "Three Bags Fulled" book, Crystal Palace Fjord 2 balls Rose Petal, 2 balls Fern, and 1 ball Ivory and beads for finishing.
1 US 11 26" circular needle; US 11 straight needles for 3 needle bind-off are not included in the kit.
Taught by Janie Cavalli
Tuesday September 30, 2008
Start: 7:00 am
Introduce yourself to felt bags by making one or two mini bags that are great for holiday gift giving. You will learn all of the techniques used in making a felt bag and how to make a larger version on your own.
This is a beginner+ class so you should be able to knit and purl comfortably.
Materials:
Taught by Janie Cavalli.
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Wednesday October 1, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Hang out with the other guys who knit and swap tips and tricks.
Call the shop (510-526-9276) to reserve a space. Food is provided!
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Make cute little characters all in single crochet! We'll work a basic
owl pattern to start you on your amigarumi way.
Intermediate. Should
know chain, slip stitch, and single crochet.
Materials: Bring 75 yards of worsted
weight wool in one color, 50 yards each in 3 complementary colors, a
size F crochet hook, and small 1/4" buttons for eyes. Stuffing
provided.
Homework between classes only.
Taught by Karen King.
register
Thursday October 2, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Get started crocheting from chains to double crochet. Learn to read a basic pattern, count stitches, and start enjoying crochet. We will learn chain, single crochet (sc), half-double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) stitches.
Materials Included.
Taught by Ellen Graves.
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Saturday October 4, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials included. $45
register
Sunday October 5, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Learn to make Ellen’s favorite toe-up sock using short rows for toe and heel and a crochet cast on. You will learn how to create your own pattern based on your gauge and foot size.
This is an intermediate class. You must be able to knit in the round and work decreases.
Homework: Work a swatch at least 5" x 5" to the first class.
Materials: Bring LIGHT colored sock yarn, US 2 or 3 double point, 40" or 47" long circular (Magic Loop) or 2 16" circular needles, size E crochet hook and coil-less pins.
Taught by Ellen Graves.
Wednesday October 8, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn how to make your own pullover using EZ's percentage system. It's easy, logical, and lots of fun. You will complete a pullover of your choice that fits the wearer exactly.
Be prepared to do a little (just a little) math.
This is an intermediate class. You must be able to knit, purl, increase, decrease, and work in the round.
Materials: Bring 1500- 2000 yards of worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 24" circular needles, notebook and pencil.
Homework: Work a gauge swatch (at least 5" X 5") in stockinette st.
Thursday October 9, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Take the moebius to a warm new place. It's a shawl, it's a wrap, ...
whatever you call it, it will keep you warm while it stays in place on
your shoulders. Learn how to make these popular garments you've seen
at k2tog.
Intermediate. Should already have some instruction in the
moebius cast on.
Materials: Bring 300 to 400 yards of worsted weight to bulky
wool and a 47" long US 10 - US 13 needle.
No homework.
Taught by Karen King.
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Saturday October 11, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials included. $45
register
Sunday October 12, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Learn to make Ellen’s favorite toe-up sock using short rows for toe and heel and a crochet cast on. You will learn how to create your own pattern based on your gauge and foot size.
This is an intermediate class. You must be able to knit in the round and work decreases.
Homework: Work a swatch at least 5" x 5" to the first class.
Materials: Bring LIGHT colored sock yarn, US 2 or 3 double point, 40" or 47" long circular (Magic Loop) or 2 16" circular needles, size E crochet hook and coil-less pins.
Taught by Ellen Graves.
Tuesday October 14, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Short rows are useful for shoulders, socks, and making fun stuff like toys. Learn how to wrap and unwrap short rows while making a potholder. This class will prepare you for Ellen's Toe-up Sock class and the Bunny Hop Bunny class.
This is an advanced beginner class. You should be able to knit, purl, and decrease stitches.
Materials: Bring 200 yards of smooth, light colored chunky yarn, appropriate needles, and locking stitch markers or coil-less pins.
Taught by Janie Cavalli.
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Wednesday October 15, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn how to make your own pullover using EZ's percentage system. It's easy, logical, and lots of fun. You will complete a pullover of your choice that fits the wearer exactly.
Be prepared to do a little (just a little) math.
This is an intermediate class. You must be able to knit, purl, increase, decrease, and work in the round.
Materials: Bring 1500- 2000 yards of worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 24" circular needles, notebook and pencil.
Homework: Work a gauge swatch (at least 5" X 5") in stockinette st.
Saturday October 18, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
You will learn how to sew and insert a custom lining designed to the size and shape of your felted/fulled bag. You will walk away with your handmade felted/fulled bag read to use after the second session.
This is a great class to take after completing your
Watermelon Bag
You will need to bring your felted/fulled bag, handles, beads, lining fabric, matching thread for sewing, sharp scissors, and feet if you choose to have them.
Sunday October 19, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
You will learn how to sew and insert a custom lining designed to the size and shape of your felted/fulled bag. You will walk away with your handmade felted/fulled bag read to use after the second session.
This is a great class to take after completing your
Watermelon Bag
You will need to bring your felted/fulled bag, handles, beads, lining fabric, matching thread for sewing, sharp scissors, and feet if you choose to have them.
Tuesday October 21, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
We’re liberating ourselves from the fear of how and what colors go together! We’ll be using watercolors to experiment and then knitting samples of color mixes.
You will learn color theory and some natural patterns like the Fibonacci sequence that make color mixes attractive.
This is a class for any level of knitter. We will knit swatches as homework.
Materials: Bring whatever you have in your stash and needles that will work and a notebook and writing implement for taking notes. Watercolor paints and paper will be provided.
Wednesday October 22, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn how to make your own pullover using EZ's percentage system. It's easy, logical, and lots of fun. You will complete a pullover of your choice that fits the wearer exactly.
Be prepared to do a little (just a little) math.
This is an intermediate class. You must be able to knit, purl, increase, decrease, and work in the round.
Materials: Bring 1500- 2000 yards of worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 24" circular needles, notebook and pencil.
Homework: Work a gauge swatch (at least 5" X 5") in stockinette st.
Sunday October 26, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Learn to make Ellen’s favorite toe-up sock using short rows for toe and heel and a crochet cast on. You will learn how to create your own pattern based on your gauge and foot size.
This is an intermediate class. You must be able to knit in the round and work decreases.
Homework: Work a swatch at least 5" x 5" to the first class.
Materials: Bring LIGHT colored sock yarn, US 2 or 3 double point, 40" or 47" long circular (Magic Loop) or 2 16" circular needles, size E crochet hook and coil-less pins.
Taught by Ellen Graves.
Tuesday October 28, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
We’re liberating ourselves from the fear of how and what colors go together! We’ll be using watercolors to experiment and then knitting samples of color mixes.
You will learn color theory and some natural patterns like the Fibonacci sequence that make color mixes attractive.
This is a class for any level of knitter. We will knit swatches as homework.
Materials: Bring whatever you have in your stash and needles that will work and a notebook and writing implement for taking notes. Watercolor paints and paper will be provided.
Wednesday October 29, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn how to make your own pullover using EZ's percentage system. It's easy, logical, and lots of fun. You will complete a pullover of your choice that fits the wearer exactly.
Be prepared to do a little (just a little) math.
This is an intermediate class. You must be able to knit, purl, increase, decrease, and work in the round.
Materials: Bring 1500- 2000 yards of worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 24" circular needles, notebook and pencil.
Homework: Work a gauge swatch (at least 5" X 5") in stockinette st.
Thursday October 30, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Beads can add both fun and fashion to your knitting.
Learn techniques for knitting beads into your project after they have been strung on your yarn and how to work beads to your knitting without stringing the beads.
This is a beginner+ class. You must be able to knit and purl comfortably.
Materials: Bring 200 yards of DK or fingering weight yarn and US 5 needles. Beads and beading needle will be provided.
Taught by Ellen Graves.
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Saturday November 1, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Make the Mason-Dixon Moderne Baby Blanket that looks like log cabin quilting. This is a great project to practice picking up stitches, and color creativity.
Materials list to be announced
Homework to be announced
Taught by Karen Schwartz
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Wednesday November 5, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Hang out with the other guys who knit and swap tips and tricks.
Call the shop (510-526-9276) to reserve a space. Food is provided!
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Learn how to make your own pullover using EZ's percentage system. It's easy, logical, and lots of fun. You will complete a pullover of your choice that fits the wearer exactly.
Be prepared to do a little (just a little) math.
This is an intermediate class. You must be able to knit, purl, increase, decrease, and work in the round.
Materials: Bring 1500- 2000 yards of worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 24" circular needles, notebook and pencil.
Homework: Work a gauge swatch (at least 5" X 5") in stockinette st.
Thursday November 6, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials included. $45
register
Saturday November 8, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Get started crocheting from chains to double crochet. Learn to read a basic pattern, count stitches, and start enjoying crochet. We will learn chain, single crochet (sc), half-double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) stitches.
Materials Included.
Taught by Ellen Graves.
register
