Events
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. register
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.
register
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. register
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
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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. register
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
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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. register
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 register
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
Wednesday November 12, 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 November 13, 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 15, 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 register
Wednesday November 19, 2008
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
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Thursday November 20, 2008
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.
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Wednesday December 3, 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 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
Thursday December 4, 2008
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
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Saturday December 6, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Still looking for a handmade gift for the holidays? This scarf is quick to knit, reversible, and fun too.
This is an advanced beginner project. You must be able to knit and purl in the same row.
Materials: 200+ yards of worsted weight yarn (220 yards makes a 48" long scarf). US 8 knitting needles, cable needle.
Taught by Ellen Graves.
Saturday, Dec 6, 1-3 PM, $20.register
Sunday December 7, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Our fantastic Japanese crochet instructor will get you started making a beautiful scarf of crochet flowers. Start with a single flower and add one at a time, changing colors as you desire. Basic crochet skills required.
Sundays Dec 7, 14, 21 2-4PM $50
Sundays Dec 7, 14, 21 2-4PM $50
Tuesday December 9, 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. Materials Included.
Tuesday Dec 9, 6-8PM, $25. register
Wednesday December 10, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Now that you know some crochet basics, let's make a hat! Learn to
crochet in the round and begin to read a basic crochet pattern.
Skill level is beginner to intermediate. Should know how to chain, slip stitch, and
single crochet. Materials: Bring 110-130 yards of dk weight wool and a size I/9
crochet hook. No homework. Taught by Karen King
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Thursday December 11, 2008
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
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Saturday December 13, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Janie Cavalli will help you make your choice of the great needle felt Santas, Gnomes, Pigs, or Frogs kit. These are great fun to make and share.
Materials included
Sat Dec 13 1-3PM $30 register
Sunday December 14, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Our fantastic Japanese crochet instructor will get you started making a beautiful scarf of crochet flowers. Start with a single flower and add one at a time, changing colors as you desire. Basic crochet skills required.
Sundays Dec 7, 14, 21 2-4PM $50
Sundays Dec 7, 14, 21 2-4PM $50
Wednesday December 17, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Let's make a hat. The perfect thing for last-minute gift giving, hats
are easy and fast. Beginner to intermediate. Should know how to cast
on, knit, and purl. You'll learn how to join for knitting in the
round, about decreasing, and about I-chord if time permits.Materials: Bring 250
yards of worsted weight wool (or heavier) and needles for your favorite way to work
in the round. (Dpns and a 16" circular needle recommended.)
No homework. Taught by Karen King
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Thursday December 18, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Need time, space or a little help to finish your gift? We have it. Join Ellen for a free knitting and crochet session to complete your gifts.
We’ll have hot chocolate and treats to enjoy.
Thursday Dec 18 6-8PM FREE!
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Need a little time, space, and support to get those holiday gifts completed? Bring your projects and we'll provide the space and support.
This is a class for any level knitter or crocheter.
Taught by Ellen Graves register
Saturday December 20, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Let's make a hat. The perfect thing for last-minute gift giving, hats
are easy and fast. Beginner to intermediate. Should know how to cast
on, knit, and purl. You'll learn how to join for knitting in the
round, about decreasing, and about I-chord if time permits.Materials: Bring 250
yards of worsted weight wool (or heavier) and needles for your favorite way to work
in the round. (Dpns and a 16" circular needle recommended.)
No homework. Taught by Karen King
register
Sunday December 21, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Our fantastic Japanese crochet instructor will get you started making a beautiful scarf of crochet flowers. Start with a single flower and add one at a time, changing colors as you desire. Basic crochet skills required.
Sundays Dec 7, 14, 21 2-4PM $50
Sundays Dec 7, 14, 21 2-4PM $50
Saturday December 27, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Learn how to hold the yarn in your left hand as you knit, allowing you to possibly improve your knitting speed and definitely work two-color stranding techniques better.
Saturday Dec 27 1-3 PM $20
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