Upcoming Knitting ClassesIntro to Knitting (English)
Date: Saturday, 4/13 Time: 9am to 11am How Much: $25 per student plus supplies Instructor: Cindy Hedges Baby Surprise Jacket (Advanced Beginning) Date: Saturday, April 13, 20, 27 Time: 9:30am to 11am Cost: $45 per student/$12 pattern fee/plus supplies Instructor: Patrice O’Donoghue Cabling - Clamber Hat Date: Saturday, 4/27, 5/11, 5/18 Time: 1:30pm to 3:00pm How Much: $45 per student plus supplies Instructor: Robbin Koenig |
Beginner Knitting ClassesSimple Sprinkle Scarf
Cost: $55 per student
Class Limit: Minimum 3 / Maximum 6 Pattern: Purchase in-store for € 2.90 (approximately $4.00) Supplies: 512 yards of Worsted to Aran weight yarns leftovers from other projects; bring your leftover yarns and supplement with leftovers from The Yarn Mart’s stash Will learn: Change colors; provincial cast on; short rows without wrapping Experience Level: Beginner Prerequisites: Must know how to knit and purl Instructor: Cindy Hedges Continental Knitting - The Other Way to Knit!
Great for the South Paws and those that want to try knitting a different way. It is a very efficient way to knit and most Continental knitters have excellent tension. This class is for beginners and people who already knit.
When: TBD How Much: $45.00 How Many Weeks: 3 weeks Gauge: 5 sts over 1” Supplies: US 7 110 yards of worsted weight yarn Stitch markers Suggestions: Cascade 220, Cascade 220 Superwash, Vintage, Comfort, Encore Worsted, Ultra Alpaca Class Limit: 8 max. Experience Level: Beginner to Experienced Prerequisites: Absolutely nothing. Before Class: No prework. Instructor: Stephanie Nielson Project Night with Kay (Wednesday Night)
When: every Wednesday night from 5pm to 7pm (must sign up in advance)
How Much: $15 per student/session (plus supplies) Class Limit: 6 max. Instructor: Kay Kilbury Advanced Beginner Knitting ClassesBaby Surprise Jacket
Saturday, April 13, 20, 27 from 9:30am to 11am
Cost: $45 per student/$12 pattern fee/plus supplies Class Limit: Minimum 3 / Maximum 6 Pattern: Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman Will learn: Amazing technique developed by Elizabeth Zimmerman Experience Level: Advanced Beginner Before Class: Purchase supplies and have yarn wound. Instructor: Patrice O’Donoghue Supplies Needed:
Anna Cowl
Swans Island’s Anna Cowl is an elegant yet understated cowl that is perfect for winter. Learn a simple lace pattern, the crochet cast-on, knitting in the round, and picking up stitches.
When: TBD How Much: $45.00 per student (plus supplies) How Many Weeks: 3 weeks Supplies: (2) skeins of Swans Island Pure Blends Class Limit: 4 min/ 8 max Experience Level: Advanced Beginner Prerequisites: Know how to knit and purl and have used yarnovers. Before Class: No prework. Instructor: Cindy Hedges Santa Hat Class
Knit this adorable Santa Hat for yourself and share the Christmas spirit with everyone.
When: TBD What you will learn? Bobbles, decreasing, knitting in the round, working with double point needles How Much: $30 per student/session (plus supplies) Supplies: Pattern supplied by instructor (1) skein of BSA Worsted Hand Dyes or Manos Maxima or CEY Toboggan (MC) (1) Cascade Magnum (CC) OR any yarn that knits 3.5 to the inch US #10.5 16” circular, #10.5 DP, and #13 16” circular Class Limit: 3 minimum and 6 maximum Prerequisites: Must know how to knit and purl. Instructor: Cindy Hedges Felted Clogs with Amy
Perfect gift for anyone on your list! Join Amy to learn how to make these wonderful, toasty clogs for what we hope to be a good cold winter!
When: TBD How Much: $60 per student plus supplies Supplies: (3) skeins Cascade 220 (1 from bottom and edge and 2 for main color) Will learn: wrap and turn short rows; understanding a written pattern; M1 increase Experience Level: Advanced Beginner to Experienced Prerequisites: Must know how to knit and purl. Before Class: Purchase supplies and have yarn wound. Class limit: 3 min/7max students Instructor: Amy Sixbey Retro Thrum Slippers
Learn to knit yourself some slippers and keep your toes warm despite the unseasonably warm weather. Class will meet on Sunday, October 7th and 21st from 1pm to 2:30 pm.
How Much: $30.00 per student (plus supplies) When: TBD How Many Weeks: 2 weeks/split Supplies: (3 to 4) skeins of Imperial Yarn Columbia Class Limit: 4 max. Experience Level: Advanced Beginner Prerequisites: Know how to knit and purl. Before Class: No prework. Instructor: Linda Buzbee Note: Although the pattern calls for 440 yards for the smallest size, Linda says that it is not enough and recommends that everyone buy at least 3 skeins. Turkish Bed Slippers
Knit these great slippers as bed socks or socks to wear with your Sanita or Dansko clogs.
When: Saturday, January 12, 19, and 26 from 9:30am to 11am How Much: $45.00 per student (plus supplies) How Many Weeks: 3 weeks Supplies: Pattern and (1) skein of Koigu KPPPM Class Limit: 3 min/7min Experience Level: Advanced Beginner Prerequisites: Know how to knit and purl. Before Class: No pre-work required. Instructor: Patrice O’Donoghue Pop-Up Paws Mittens
Fingerless gloves + mittens = great gift!!!!
When: TBD How Much: $45.00 per student (plus supplies) How Many Weeks: 3 weeks Supplies: Anything that knits at 4.5 per inch Class Limit: 4 max. Experience Level: Advanced Beginner Prerequisites: Know how to knit and purl. Before Class: No prework. Instructor: Linda Buzbee Colorwork - Center Square Hat
Learn to knit with two colors and make this beautiful hat for what we hope will be a cold winter! The Center Square Pattern by London Nelson is sized for a snug-fitting adult hat.
When: TBD How Much: $45.00 How Many Weeks: 3 weeks Gauge: 16.5 over 4” or 4.1 over 1” Supplies: (1) skein of each color; pattern calls for a yarn with 223 yards per skein; class will be using a bulkier weight yarn than what the pattern calls for but it will not be held double. Suggestions: Cascade 128, Toboggan, Maxima Class Limit: 8 max. Experience Level: Advanced Beginner Prerequisites: Must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Before Class: No prework. Instructor: Stephanie Nielson Intermediate Knitting ClassesLevenwick
Gudrun Johnston is one of the young designers to know. And Levenwick is a classic cardigan with modern accents. Join Heather on Wednesday nights to learn the basics of knitting a top-down, seamless sweater. It is not as hard as it looks. Know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.
Date: Wednesday, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm How Much: $60 per student plus supplies Pattern: Levenwick by Gunrun Johnston Will learn: basic sweater construction, lace Before class: select yarn and knit gauge swatch Instruction Level: Intermediate Instructor: Heather Zbinden Supplies Needed:
Cabling Class - Clamber Hat
Date: Saturday, 4/27, 5/11, 5/18
Time: 1:30pm to 3:00pm How Much: $45 per student plus supplies Pattern: Clamber Hat by Laura Wilson-Martos (free Ravelry download) Will learn: provisional cast on/chain crochet method); reading a cable pattern; cable knitting in flat and in round; grafting cables; decreasing with cables Before class: select yarn and have it wound Instruction Level: Intermediate Instructor: Robbin Koenig Supplies Needed:
Foxy & Wolfie Hat Class
Tuesday, March 26, April 2, 9, 2013 from 6pm to 7:30pm
Cost: $45 per student Class Limit: Minimum 3 / Maximum 6 Pattern: Foxy & Wolfie by Ekaterina Blanchard Will learn: Intarsia, short rows Experience Level: Intermediate Before Class: Purchase supplies and have yarn wound. Instructor: Stephanie Nielson Supplies Needed:
Recommended yarns: Berroco Vintage, Spud & Chloe Sweater Vitamin D Sweater
Doctors says we could all use a little more Vitamin D and although they aren't talking about knitting, this sweater sure will help the spirit.
Date: Monday, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, and 4/22 (no class on 4/1) Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm How Much: $60 per student plus supplies Class Limit: Minimum 3 / Maximum 6 Pattern: Vitamin D Sweater by Heidi Kirrmaier Will learn: top down sweater construction, short rows, raglan sleeve, using markers to count rows Experience Level: Intermediate Before Class: Purchase supplies and have yarn wound. Instructor: Pam Jones Supplies Needed: • 1100 to 1850 yards of sport yarn • Circular needle in the size yarn calls for • Round or triangular stitch markers Recommended yarns: Mirasol Nuna, Rowan Felted Tweed, SportMate, Cascade Venezia Sport, Plymouth Merino Superwash DK, Manos Serena, LinSilk Socks on DPN with Kay
Wanna learn how to knit socks? Well why not learn from the master! Kay will be teaching her Socks on Double Points class. Students will learn knitting in the round, the Old Norwegian Cast On, short row shaping, picking up stitches, and the Kitchener weave. Students should be an Advanced Beginner, which means they should know how to knit, purl, and do simple increases and decreases.
When: TBD How Much: $45 per student plus supplies Supplies: 220 yards of worsted weight yarn, US Size 6 double point needles, and store pattern Class limit: 3min/5max students Instructor: Kay Kilbury Beginning Lace
Lace is beautiful, delicate, and the perfect knit project for our hot Arkansas summers. Learn to knit this beautiful lace cowl. Select a cotton, linen or silk yarn (or blend of one or all) for the drape needed for this cowl.
When: TBD How Much: $45 per student/session (plus supplies) Supplies: Suggested yarns - Rowan Creative Linen, CEY Magnolia or Firefly, Grass Class Limit: 7 max. Prerequisites: Must know how to knit in the round. Instructor: Heather Zbinden Boot Sock on 1 CircWhen: TBA
How Much: $45.00 per student plus supplies Class Limit: 3 min/5min Instructor: Shawne Leach 2 Socks on 1 Circular
Learn to knit 2 socks at the same time on one long circular needle toe up. You can try them on as you knit them and make adjustments as needed. This class is Intermediate Level and limited to 7 students.
When: TBA How Much: $45 per student plus supplies Supplies: About 350 to 400 yards of Sock Yarn (must be purchased at The Yarn MartTM) wound into 2 semi equal balls (1) 40" circular needle (size called for on sock yarn ball band) Copy of Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes (available from The Yarn MartTM) Instructor: Heather Zbinden Advanced Knitting ClassesFair Isle Knitting - Endpaper Mitts
Learn Fair Isle (or knitting with 2 colors in the same row) with this cool pair of fingerless mitts. This pattern calls for a the traditional fingering weight wool that gives Fair Isle its lightweight warmth. You will learn the technique of knitting with 2 colors in the same row and how to knit with both hands.
When: Sunday, January 13, 20, and 27 from 1:30pm to 3pm How Much: $45 per student Class Limit: 7 max. Supplies: Free pattern from Ravelry, (2) balls of St. Denis Boreale Prerequisites: Must know how to knit in the round. Instructor: Stephanie Nielson Fair Isle Knitting - Siena Hat
Learn Fair Isle (or knitting with 2 colors in the same row) with this wonderful hat. The pattern comes in 3 color combinations and is sized for Infant to Adult. Students can stick with the color combinations called for in the pattern or if you are feeling adventuresome, pick from the dozens of colors available in Cotton Classic.
When: TBD How Much: $45 per student (includes pattern) Class Limit: 7 max. Supplies: (7) skeins of Cotton Classic in 7 different colors Prerequisites: Must know how to knit in the round. Instructor: Heather Zbinden Short Rows are fun!
Play with color and learn how easy short rows can be with the ultra popular Color Affection Shawl (fingering version)!
When: Friday, February 25 through March 8 Time: 10:30am to 12pm How Much: $45.00 per student (plus supplies) How Many Weeks: 3 weeks Supplies: 1155 yards of fingering weight yarn - 385 yards of 3 colors Class Limit: 4 min/ 8 max Experience Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Know how to knit and purl; understand written patterns; know basic increases and decreases. Before Class: No prework. Instructor: Heather Zbinden Entrelac
When: TBD
How Much: $60 per student plus supplies Supplies: yarn to be determined Will learn: Entrelac Experience Level: Advanced Beginner to Experienced Prerequisites: Must know how to knit and purl and basic increases and decreases. Before Class: Purchase supplies and have yarn wound. Class limit: 3 min/7max students Instructor: Kay Kilbury Expert Knitting ClassesSpecial Projects with Mary
Mary loves knitting sweaters and she loves to share her knowledge with others. In the last class, students knitted the Vodka Lemonade Sweater (shown).
Pattern: TBD How Much: $100.00 per student (plus supplies) When: TBA How Many Weeks: 6 weeks Supplies: 880 to 1760 yarns of worsted weight yarn Yarn Suggestions: Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Cascade Eco Alpaca, Cascade 220, Cascade 220 Superwash, Inca Alpaca, Encore Worsted, Creative Linen, Cotton Classic, Berroco Vintage, Spud & Chloe Sweater Class Limit: 6 max. Prerequisites: Must know how to follow a pattern including a cable stitch pattern. Experience Level: Intermediate Before Class: Students MUST complete a 4x4 inch gauge swatch using needles and yarn they plan to use for their project. Instructor: Mary Kumpuris |
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