Upcoming Classes and Save the Date!

Hey Y'all,

There are some great classes coming up this weekend-- see below. And remember to SAVE THE DATE!!! April 29/30 is when we'll host the annual Spring Garage Sale! Times and location to be announced!

STRANDED KNITTING

April 23

1-4

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth Green Musselman

Prerequisites: Students must know how to cast on, knit stitch, and how to bind off.

DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to try a fair isle project and weren't sure how to begin? Stranded knitting (which includes fair isle) means working with two colors in each row. This class will teach you the keys to success with stranded knitting, including how to read color charts, how to keep your stitches even, and how to work with two yarns at once.

MATERIALS: 2 colors of a worsted-weight wool yarn: at least 150 yds of main color + at least 50 yds of contrasting color

size 7 needles (16" circular + dpns)

blunt-tipped tapestry needle

WOOLY BLOOMS FELTED FLOWER CLASS

April 23

1-4

Level: Absolute beginner

Instructor: Mary MacCauley

We will start with pansies making happy and colorful blooms to pin on a lapel, purse or scarf.

If time permits we can also create a bell shaped bloom with a stem and leaves.

Your green thumb will get some exercise in this beginner level class.

MATERIALS: merino fleece, or a similiar fine fleece and Felting needles, a couple of old towels.

Comfortable clothes.