Events
08 / 26
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08 / 27
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. | ||
08 / 28
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08 / 29
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08 / 30
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08 / 31
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09 / 1
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09 / 2
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09 / 3
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!
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09 / 4
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. | ||
09 / 5
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09 / 6
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.
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09 / 7
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09 / 8
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09 / 9
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.
register
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09 / 10
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. | ||
09 / 11
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 | ||
09 / 12
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09 / 13
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
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09 / 14
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09 / 15
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09 / 16
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 register | ||
09 / 17
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. | ||
09 / 18
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 register | ||
09 / 19
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09 / 20
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.
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09 / 21
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09 / 22
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09 / 23
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.
register | ||
09 / 24
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. register
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09 / 25
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.
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09 / 26
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09 / 27
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
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09 / 28
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09 / 29
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09 / 30
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.
register
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10 / 1
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
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10 / 2
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. register | ||
10 / 3
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10 / 4
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 | ||
10 / 5
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.
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10 / 6
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10 / 7
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10 / 8
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.
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10 / 9
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. register | ||
10 / 10
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10 / 11
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 | ||
10 / 12
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.
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10 / 13
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10 / 14
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.
register | ||
10 / 15
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.
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10 / 16
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10 / 17
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10 / 18
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.
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10 / 19
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.
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10 / 20
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10 / 21
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.
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10 / 22
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.
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10 / 23
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10 / 24
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10 / 25
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10 / 26
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.
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10 / 27
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10 / 28
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.
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10 / 29
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.
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10 / 30
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. register | ||
10 / 31
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11 / 1
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 register | ||
11 / 2
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11 / 3
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11 / 4
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11 / 5
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.
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11 / 6
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 | ||
11 / 7
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11 / 8
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 | ||
11 / 9
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11 / 10
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11 / 11
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11 / 12
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.
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11 / 13
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 | ||
11 / 14
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11 / 15
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 register | ||
11 / 16
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11 / 17
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11 / 18
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11 / 19
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Make a beautiful pair of fingerless gloves, working two colors at the same time.
This is an intermediate class. You must know how to work two colors at the same time in the round. (Fair Isle Basics will prepare you for this class).
Materials to be announced.
Homework to be announced.
Taught by Karen Schwartz
register | ||
11 / 20
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Continental Style Knitting holds the yarn in the left hand. This is useful skill for working two color or fair isle knitting, and some people swear it is faster than throwing the yarn with your right hand.
You will learn how to knit and purl with the yarn in your left hand.
Materials: Any worsted weight yarn and needle with which you are comfortable.
Homework before class: Cast on 25 stitches and work for 10 rows.
Taught by Ellen Graves.
register | ||
11 / 21
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11 / 22
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11 / 23
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11 / 24
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11 / 25
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11 / 26
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11 / 27
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11 / 28
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11 / 29
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11 / 30
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12 / 1
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12 / 2
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12 / 3
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 a beautiful pair of fingerless gloves, working two colors at the same time.
This is an intermediate class. You must know how to work two colors at the same time in the round. (Fair Isle Basics will prepare you for this class).
Materials to be announced.
Homework to be announced.
Taught by Karen Schwartz
register | ||
12 / 4
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 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 | ||
