Upcoming Classes!

CLAPOTIS EXPRESS

April 2 1-4

FEE: 40.00

TEACHER: Deb Marvin

Over 15,000 and counting, this is maybe the most popular pattern knitted on Ravelry! In this one day class Deb will demystify this enchanting design by working with you on a Scarf Size Clapotis, using a simplified and adapted user friendly chart.

MATERIALS: 300-400 yards of worsted weight yarn, US circular needle at least 24" in length, size 6-8. A package of clip on stitch markers and a roll of highlighter tape.

Bring your knitting gear and make sure your yarn is knit ready and not in a skein to start class.

PREREQUISITES: Student must be independent in basic knitting skills. Reviewing KTBL,knitting through the back loop and KFB,knitting through the front and back loop is helpful.

Contact Deb at marvinfamily@sprintmail.com for any questions.

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SOCK CLUB

April 3, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

FEE: 30.00

TEACHER: Latifa

Join our quarterly sock club and become a master sock knitter. We will learn a different technique each season. This quarter we will learn to make a lacey sock perfect for spring. You will choose from several lace patterns to make the leg and instep of the sock. Learn to read a simple chart and how to keep track of your place in the lace. Please be an experience sock knitter comfortable with sock weight yarn and needles. We will not complete the sock in class! We will also discuss how to adapt a lace pattern of choice to a sock pattern.

If you are new to socks, please take one of our many beginning sock classes and join us next quarter!

Class Level: Intermediate (somewhat independent)

Prerequisites:

Must have made at least one sock! Be comfortable with knitting, purling, decreases, yarn overs. Be comfortable with sock weight yarn and needles. You may use needle style of your choice (double points, two circs or magic loop)

Materials Needed:

Sock weight yarn and appropriate needles. You may use needle style of your choice (double points, two circs or magic loop). Please choose a semi-solid yarn in a light color to show off the lace!

Get Started Now!

Knit 101

April 5,12,19,26(a 4 class series)
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $67 plus materials

Knit 101 is a comprehensive beginner level class designed to teach you the basics you need to get started!

Skills Taught:

• Cast on
• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• Knit 2 together
• Bind off
• Weave in ends
• Working flat
• Working in the round
• Garter Stitch
• Stockinette Stitch
• Basic pattern reading
• Fixing common problems
• “Right Side” & “Wrong Side”

Learn how to use:

• straight needles
• circular needles
• double pointed needles
• stitch markers

Class Projects:

1. Either a headband or a washcloth
2. Your choice of 3 hat patterns
3. A scarf (to be finished after class)
Plus you’ll receive 7 knitting patterns to knit again & again!

PREREQUISITE: No previous experience required.

IMPORTANT: Come early to select yarn for the first class. Class size is limited! Call 512-707-7396 today to reserve your spot.

Anne Hanson is Coming to HCW!

Hey Y'all,

Anne Hanson is coming! I interviewed her recently so watch for that to appear here soon. Meanwhile, don't wait to sign up for her classes. Here's info:

Knitspot owner and designer Anne Hanson, is a life-long knitter with experience in the fashion and graphic design fields. Anne also teaches and writes about knitting, spinning, and designing.

Classes are filling fast! Call today 512-707-7396

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Fine Finishing
Friday April 15, 2-5 pm
$45

Fine Finishing provides the knitter with discussion and demonstration of various tools and techniques for finishing projects with polished, professional results; focus is on finishing seamed garments. The workshop focuses on the following areas:

* Blocking: preparation of knitted pieces for final construction, including blocking, sizing and care of hand-knit fabric and fibers.
* Joining: covers myriad aspects of seaming, grafting, and finished openings, as well as planning the right methods for individual projects.
* Embellishments: discusses add-ons such as buttonholes and bands, buttons, pockets, and edgings for knitted garments as well as picking up stitches.

Trunk Show and Lecture
Friday April 15, 6-8 pm
$15

A showing of Knitspot shawl, scarf, and sweater samples and discussion of inspiration and design process.

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Advanced Lace Knitting
Saturday April 16, 10 am - 1 pm
$45

An intermediate/advanced class which covers knitted lace (motifs with lace knitting on RS and WS of fabric), chart reading, working with incorporated edgings and knit-on edgings, shaping for shawls of various types, and fielding specific lace knitting questions from students. Students will work through a mini triangle sampler shawl as a class project (pattern provided).

Start to Finish
Saturday April 16, 2-5 pm
$45

An intermediate/advanced class which explores various shawl starts and finishes. Included are center start in the round for a square shawl, provisional cast-on and pickup for a center-start rectangle, stretchy cast-ons, and picking up from a knitted edge strip. Finishes include applied edging (knitted on), stretchy bind-offs, and grafting.

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Yarn Voyage for Knitting and Design
Sunday April 17, 10 am - 1 pm
$45

A fun class for all levels in which participants explore various yarn types and their uses in textured or lace knitting, in order to make better yarn choices for future projects. Students will gain hands-on experience in knitting yarns of various fibers, twist ratios, and dye applications. In addition, they will learn to swatch and assess fabrics for appropriate project applications. Discussion includes guidelines for how yarn type relates to stitch gauge, needle size, fabric texture and integrity, and how to use that information for substituting yarn in knitting patterns. Class will include a few exercises incorporating textured stitch patterns.

Advanced Lace Knitting
Sunday April 17, 2 - 5 pm
$45

An intermediate/advanced class which covers knitted lace (motifs with lace knitting on RS and WS of fabric), chart reading, working with incorporated edgings and knit-on edgings, shaping for shawls of various types, and fielding specific lace knitting questions from students. Students will work through a mini triangle sampler shawl as a class project (pattern provided).

CAMP HCW 2011!

It's camp time again! These are some of the fun projects campers will do this summer (dependent on camp level):

• painted woven scarves
• woven pillows & blankets
• needle felted bags
• woven wall art
• knitted hats & scaves
• and other fun camper-initiated projects!

CAMP WEEKS

June 20 - 24
June 27 - July 1
July 11 - 15
July 18 - 22
July 25 - 29
August 8 - 12

WEAVING CAMP INFORMATION

Time: 9 - 1 Monday through Friday

Fee: $200

Age: camper must be NINE years old or older.
What to Bring: Campers bring a lunch every day except Friday--Friday's lunch is provided! All materials for the weaving camp are included in the fee.

Levels

1. Beginner

2. Advanced

3. Independent *

PROJECTS: When calling to register your camper, please let the HCW staff know what weaving projects your camper has completed at previous camps in order to determine the appropriate experience level and to individualize weaving projects for your camper.

Camp for Independent Weavers
HCW will continue its independent weaver program for more advanced weavers. Loom sizes vary. Loom availability is on a first-come first-serve basis upon camp registration. Independent weavers may wish to stay past 1 pm to weave or they can even sign up for the knitting camp in the afternoon.

*Campers must have completed 3 prerequisite weaving projects to be considered for the independent weaving program. Independent weavers are eligible to sign up for more than one session.

KNITTING CAMP INFORMATION

Time: 1:30 - 4:30 Monday through Friday

Fee: $65 plus $25 materials for beginners

Age: camper must be NINE years old or older.

Levels

1. Knitting Campers will work on 2 set projects to advance their knitting skills and will pay $25 materials fee to cover these projects.

2. More experienced knitting campers can work on their own projects and are not charged a separate materials fee.

CAMP REGISTRATION INFO

1. Contact HCW at 707-7396 with credit card information to secure a spot for your camper.

2. A 2 week notice is required for cancellation in order to avoid penalty (unless we can fill your slot from our waiting list).
3. Group reservations encouraged! Your camper's friends must all respond within 7 days or their spots will be released.
4. Campers can attend more than one session and do different projects in each one.

PRICE FOR COMBINED CAMP IS $250. Combined camp price does not include knitting camp materials.

TONIGHT! Birthday Bash at the Buzz!

Y'all,

Hurry on down TONIGHT (March 25th) for our 30th Birthday party.

Details:

PUT YOUR PARTY HATS ON!!!

The Party Continues.....
Join HCW at the BUZZ Friday, March 25th to celebrate HCW's 30th Birthday!!
6:30 - ???

Cake & ice cream provided!

We'll be ordering pizza from Southside Pizza (dutch treat).
Call us with your topping preferences: 512-707-7396

Happy Birthday to Us! And a Discount for You!

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

It's hard to believe, but it's true...

Hill Country Weavers is 30 years old!

(or is that 29 again?)



Enjoy some cake and 10% off of ALL purchases

until the end of March!

We want to thank you, our customers, for your unwavering support and loyalty by paying it forward!


Beginning on March 21
extending through the end of March,
HCW will contribute 10% of all sales to the
American Red Cross designating the funds to the
Japanese Relief Effort

Normal Life Resumes! Upcoming Classes.

Well, whew-- another SXSW has come and gone. Whether you threw yourself into it or decided to stay home and knit, we hope you had a great time. If you missed the interview we posted with Snowden, you can scroll down or click here. She designed the beautiful green Hill Country dress for the Shelter Collection and the interview is great-- don't miss it.

Now that we're springing into Spring, it's a great time to grow something. How about growing your knitting skills? Here's info on some upcoming classes:

KNIT 201

March 21/29

6:30 -8:30

50.00
Prerequisite - Knit 101 or experience with flat knitting
Instructor: Connie Devlin

Gotten your first taste of knitting and want more? Or perhaps you need a refresher class to get back into knitting? We will help you take that next step into pattern reading in Knit 201. Get ready to put that knit and purl stitch to work! You may choose to make either a scarf or a needle case. In both projects you will learn various stitch patterns, basic pattern reading and swatching for gauge.

MATERIALS: Your choice of project. For scarf: 1ball of Araucania Azapa or equivalent. For needle case: 3 balls of GGH Aspen or 2 balls of Lamb's Pride Bulky (or equivalent) in main color plus (optional) 1 ball in contrast ing color. For both projects you will need: size 9 needles (straight or any length circulars), stitch markers, and a tapestry needle.

For the needle case you will also need size 9 double pointed needles.

SOCKS EXPRESS

March 26

1:00 - 5:00

45.00

Deb Marvin

With the option of learning either [Magic Loop] or [Traditional Double Point], students in Sock Express will spend the afternoon learning to make a sock from start to finish! Starting with the cuff, students will learn all the elements of sock knitting: cuff heel flap, heel turn, gusset construction and shaping and Kitchener stitch.

IMPORTANT: Please check in at the front desk prior to class and come prepared with yarn and needle purchased prior to the beginning of class.
MATERIALS:

Yarn: 1-2 skeins of Noro Kureyon or Silk Garden (we are using a worsted weight yarn to make an average sized short cuffed sock in order to complete the sock in one class setting). Please bring some worsted weight practice yarn.

Needles:

MAGIC LOOP OPTION: 42" or longer US #6 or #7 needles

TRADITIONAL OPTION: US #6 or #7 double points. Students may want to wait till class to work with Deb on needle selection.

Tapestry Needle

Students should bring their knitting gear

PREQUISITES: students should be independent in basic knitting skills, knitting in the round helpful but not mandatory

BEADED LACE
March 27
1-4
FEE; 35.00
LEVEL: Intermediate/somewhat independent
INSTRUCTOR: Kennedy Berry

Add a little sparkle to your knitting! This class will teach you how to work beads into your lace knitting.

Beads can add substance to an airy lace scarf or give a simple design a little something extra. We will practice the best ways to add beads as you knit - discuss where you might consider putting them into existing patterns.

PREREQUISITES: Students should be able to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and work yarn overs without assistance. Experience working a basic lace pattern and the ability to read charts is strongly recommended.
INSTRUCTOR; Kennedy Berry

MATERIALS: US 4-6 needles
.5mm or .75mm steel crochet hook
Laceweight yarn
Size 8 seed beads

Required amounts to be determined.

We've Got Parking for Your for SXSW-- Fret Not!

Y'all,

Yes, it's true-- once again SXSW has taken over the city and South Congress is packed, packed, packed. No need to shy away though. You can still find parking so you can get that yarn you need RIGHT NOW. We even have some pictures so you can have a visual aid and know exactly where these extra spots are. If you double park, please let someone at the front desk know so if someone needs to get out we can ask you to move. Please do NOT double park and then go wandering off down South Congress. Here are the pics:

You can park in the gravel spots at the green house but please do NOT park behind the boat.

You can park in the driveway of the shop.

You can park in the alley next to KnitBuzz.