January is Zipping Along-- Time for Classes!

Hey Y'all,

Well Suzanne spent the past weekend at Market and soon as I can I'll get a report from her. Meanwhile, there are some great classes coming up-- an excellent way to get your knit on. Plus, with an arctic cold front on the way, there's no better time to whip out the wool. Here's what's going on this week-- call the shop to reserve your spot:

WEAVING FOR KNITTERS


January 13
6:00 - 9:00
Fee 40.00

This is a perfect class for my fellow fiber fanatics! The loom we use is really portable and extremely easy to set up. You can use all kinds of knitting yarn from leftovers to all that sock yarn you haven't used yet. You will burn through your stash in not time. Weaving cloth is a magical thing and incredibly FAST!!!!

MATERIALS: Bring your Stash... or better yet, buy New Stash!

IMPORTANT: Student can bring their yarn in ahead of time to determine if it is suitable for this class
INSTRUCTOR : Suzanne Middlebrooks

UPCYCLING SWEATERS

January 14
10-2

45.00

If you have never accidently shrunk a wool sweater you need to do it deliberately for this class. There are so many possibilities for creating one of a kind items with a sweater. There will be lots of examples and we will brainstorm for more.

MATERIALS: Wool sweaters either washed and lightly felted or extremely hard felted. Bring a few to experiment with. Scissors, tapestry sewing thread for yarn,

sewing machine, if you have a portable one and you absolutely hate to hand stitch, stuffing and yarn scraps.
INSTRUCTOR: Mary McCauley

BEYOND THE BASICS

January 15/22 and Feb 5 (a 3 class series)
Time: 1-3
Fee $65.00
Instructor: Deb Marvin
*see pre-class prep

Deb and Fran designed BEYOND THE BASICS for any novice knitter who is ready to explore beyond the basics of simple knit and purl, and/or flat/rectangular knitting designs.

This class is built around design and construction of a Sampler Purse that will incorporate various fundamental techniques and stitches including knitting in the round, cable knitting, seed stitch,reading a cable chart and much more.

PREREQUISITES: knowledge of basic knitting skills

Fees: $65.00

SUPPLIES:

2 skeins of Lamb's Pride Bulky (250 yds)

US # 11, 24 inch circular needle, US#9 dpns

Additional supplies:: Cable needle, crochet hook, 4 ring stitch markers, practice yarn that is worsted weight and size 7 or 8 needles. Needle gauge or tape measure.

*IMPORTANT PRE- CLASS PREP - contact instructor at marvinfamily@sprintmail.com for MANDATORY but EASY class prep.

students will be making the blue wool version in class but will be given the brown cotton pattern.

HEAVENLY MOBIUS
January 16
Time 10:45 - 12:45
Fee: 30.00
Instructor: Kathy Bateman

$30

Ever heard of a Mobius strip? Seen a knitting pattern for a Mobius? Maybe you've even created a simple one by sewing the ends of a scarf together with a twist? In this class, we're going to do things the hard way! Have you tried to make sense out of Mobius cast on directions? They may sound crazy, but it works when you do it right. In this class we'll walk you through a Mobius cast-on step-by-step while creating a cowl/capelet that knits up fast and beautiful.

PREREQUISITES OR PRE CLASS PREP

Students must be very comfortable working with circular needles. The Mobius cast-on requires patience--be prepared!

LEVEL OF CLASS – intermediate

MATERIALS- 150-200 yards of Blue Sky Brushed Suri or fluffy mohair yarn, 40" or longer size 13 circular needles, and stitch markers