Knitting
Class Descriptions for January, February, and March 2007
KNIT
& CROCHET ALONGS
Class Fee: FREE
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Dates & Times:
Tuesdays from 6 - 9 pm
Thursdays from 1:30 - 6 pm
Saturdays from 1:30 - 6 pm
Assistance will be available with any knitting, crocheting
and finishing techniques.
It is such fun to join others knitters and crocheters in this
wonderful crafts! Yarn, needles, hooks and patterns available at
Nancy's!
CHICKS
WITH STICKS
Crocheters welcome too!
First
Wednesday of the month at 10 am and 6 pm.
With the recently revitalized interest in knitting, we would
like to support our wonderful crafters who like to experience a
variety of hand-crafted arts by offering a meeting place to share
knowledge and ideas about knitting. Our meeting is on the first
Wednesday at 10am for those who prefer days and 6pm for those who
prefer evenings.
Please join us and bring your "show-and-tell"
items. Our goal is to knit, learn, and share the wonderful
ancient craft with all who are interested. We welcome
experiences as well as beginning knitters! Group is free!
BEGINNING CROCHET
Class Fee:
$15 for 2 Sessions - Patterns included.
(Other Supplies Sold Separately)
Teacher: Barb
Tolleson
Dates & Times:
Wednesday, January 17th and 31st, 6 - 9 pm
Monday, March 5th and 19th, 6 - 9 pm
Learn to crochet! Learn single, double, and triple crochet
stitches and other stitches as well as traditional Granny Squares and
edgings! Make one or more small projects, including a scarf,
dishcloth, or bag - or bring a project of your own!
Supplies: If you have a pattern you want to make, bring the
recommended yarn and hook. Teacher's recommendation: worsted weight
yarn and a size H, I, or J hook. Several patterns will be provided.
Yarn and hooks are available at Nancy's.
Recommended Book: Happy Hooker
BEGINNING KNITTING
Class Fee:
$15 for 2 Sessions - Patterns included.
(Other Supplies Sold Separately)
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Dates & Times:
Monday, January 8th and 22nd ~
6 - 9 pm
Friday,
February 2nd and 16th, 9 - Noon
Thursday, March 1st and 8th,
6 - 9 pm
The wonderful ancient art of knitting has become popular
again, so come join the fun! Beginning Knitting is the class for you
if you have never picked up a knitting needle or need a review of the
basics. You will learn about needles, yarn and other tools along with
these fundamentals of knitting: casting on and off, knit and purl
stitches including garter stitch, stockinette stitch, seed stitch,
ribbing, and cables. With this knowledge, you will be able to knit
scarves, pillow tops, afghans and much more! The second class session
will introduce additional stitches as desired by students as well as
learning to shape with increasing and decreasing and to knit lace
patterns.
Supplies: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn, approximately 4 oz. or
any yarn for desired project
Size 6 or 7 straight knitting needles.
Recommended Book: Stitch & Bitch
SOCK KNITTING
Using the
"Magic Loop" Method
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Thursday, January 18th, 6 -
9 pm
Friday, January 19th, 9 - Noon
Friday, February 9th, 9 - Noon
Thursday, February 15th, 6 - 9 pm
Friday, March 9th, 9 - Noon
Thursday, March 15th, 6 - 9 pm
Class Fee: $10 per 3-hour session (Will require 2 sessions).
Patterns included. (Other Supplies Sold Separately)
Want to LEARN to knit socks or IMPROVE your sockknitting
skills? Socks are fun and portable, and easier than you might think!!
You just need to know basic knitting skills (cast on, knit, purl, cast
off), the rest you can learn in class! If you've never worked with
circular needles, have no fear, the class will start with teaching
this skill. You will need a minimum of 2 class sessions to learn this
skill, and you may attend any 2 sessions that fit your schedule. For
those who want to improve their sockknitting skills, several new
patterns will be available.
Supplies: Sock, DK or Sport Weight Yarn, 100 grams
Size 1 or 2 40"-circular knitting needle (I recommend Addi Turbo
needles by Skacel)
Recommended Booklet: "The Magic Loop" by Beverly
Galeskas
FREE
GIFT CLASSES
Join in the
fun: Get those gifts make ahead of time and learn new techniques at
the same time! Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Fee: Free
Supplies will be available at Nancy's Day of Class ~ Please sign up to
make sure we have plenty! Supply list will be available prior to class
date.
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Saturday, January 27th
Time: 9 - 12
Project:
Crocheted & Knitted Valentine Gifts
Patterns included.
Make sachets, gift boxes, small baskets and more for your Valentine
Friends.
Wednesday,
February 14th
Time: 9 - 12 or 6 - 9
Project: Crocheted
Button Fringe Heart Necklace
Pattern Sold
Separately
The Button Fringe Heart Necklace may be crocheted in any color of Size
10 Crochet Thread with a size 7 Steel Crochet Hook. You will need 22
buttons in sizes from 3/8" to 1" in diameter to color
coordinate with selected thread. Four basic crochet stitches are used.
Saturday, November 11th ~ Time: 9 - 12
Project: Baby Gifts
Will include bibs, booties, hats and more for those special little ones!
Supply lists for individual projects will be available prior to class.
KNITTING TECHNIQUE CLASSES
January's
Technique: Lace
Project:
"Thinking of You Scarf"
Class Fees: $15 Each
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Saturday, January 20th - 9 - Noon
Pattern & Supplies Sold Separately: 175 yards of DK or light worsted
weight yarn for 5" x 58" scarf, or desired length with yardage
adjustment. 4 ½ stitches/inch, size US 7 needles suggested.
Say "I'm thinking of you" with a hand knit scarf of lace
hearts. Simple and quick to knit on just 29 stitches.
The scarf begins with a wavy eyelet rib stitch symbolizing the twists
and turns of life, and ends with a band of interlocking hearts to
express the bonds of loving friendship and support.
February's
Technique: Entrelac "Scarf or Stole"
Class Fees: $15 Each
(Pattern included - Supplies Sold Separately)
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Saturday, 17th ~ 9 - Noon
This fascinating knitting technique produces beautiful woven-look
results in no time at all. Choose a project from several free
patterns included with the class.
March's
Technique: Fair Isle "Cuffs"
Class Fees: $15 Each
(Patterns Included - Supplies Sold Separately)
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Saturday, March 17th ~ 9 - Noon
Learn or practice your Fair Isle knitting technique by making cuffs
which can be used with socks, gloves, mittens, fingerless mitts, or even
on a hat! Patterns will include cuffs for Spring, Summer, Fall,
and Winter.
NEW
Knit
Along:
Nativity Set
Our
NEW Nativity Knit Along will begin in January and last the year
through. We will be knitting one Nativity Character per month
except for the Sheep, which we will do 2 in one month. This will
allow us to complete the entire set by next December! Figures are
approximately 10" tall.
Class Fee: FREE
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Dates & Times:
First Saturday from 9am - Noon
Yarn Kits will be available for purchase. Price TBD.
Needles: Size 3.
NEW Knitting Class - "Cabled Bag"
This wonderful bag if much easier to
make than it looks! Make it from bulky yarn and use a purchased
handle to finish it to perfection! Class includes pattern.
Level: Beginner - Must know how to Cast On, Knit, Purl, and Bind Off
Dates: Friday, January 5
Time: 9-12 or 6-9
Taught by: Barb Tolleson
Fee: $15
Supplies: Approximately 110 yards each of 4 colors of yarn, or a
variation thereof for a total of 420 yards.
Needles: Size 10 1/2 US 30" Circular
Cable Needle
Handles of your choice (Available at Nancy's)
NEW Knitting Class:
"Short Row Scarf"
The fun and easy scarf will
make up quickly and will surprise you along the way! Use any
weight of variegated yarn from sock weight to worsted - even
bulky! Make with or without fringe.
Class Fee: $15 - Pattern
included.
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Date & Times:
Wednesday, January 10th ~ 6 - 9 pm
Supplies: It takes approximately 200 yds. of yarn to make a 4’ scarf,
300 yds. to make a 6’ scarf. (Your exact mileage will depend on how
heavy the yarn is and what needle size you choose.) Use all one yarn, or
experiment with alternating among multiple yarns to get a striped or
patchwork effect. Variegated and self-striping yarns are particularly
well-suited for this project.
NEW Knitting Class - "Neckwarmer
with Heart"
This neckwarmer is a fun
project for a beginning and experiences knitters alike. It uses
about 250 yards of a light weight or fingering yarn with needle size
appropriate for yarn.
Class Fee: $15 - Includes Pattern
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Date & Times:
Thursday, January 25th ~ 6 - 9 pm NEW Knitting Class - "Felted Heart
Hot Pad & Mitt"
The Hot Pad and Mitt make a
wonderful gift to give your your heart. You can make the hearts
red or match to a kitchen of any color.
Class Fee: $15 - Includes Pattern
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Date & Times:
Monday, February 5th ~ 9 - Noon or 6 - 9 pm
Supplies: 100% wool - worsted weight - approximately 450 yards of
main color and 200 yards of coordinating color. Size 11 needles. NEW Knitting Class - "Tapered
Ruffles Scarf"
A beautifully feminine scarf.
Class Fee: $15 - Pattern
included.
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Saturday, February 24th ~ 9 - Noon
Supplies: It takes
approximately 250 yds. of sport weight yarn and size 8 needle (Circular
works best to hold the 100 stitches you cast on.)
NEW Knitting Class - "Scallop Purse"
The
purse comes in 2 sizes and is knit sideways using the short row
technique.
Class Fee: $15 - Pattern sold
separately.
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Thursday, March 29th ~ 6 - 9
Supplies: Smaller purse: 240 yards of DK weight and 300 yards of
worsted weight yarn. Sizes 5 and 9 knitting needles. 1
Button.
Larger bag: 350 yards of DK weight and 435 yards of worsted weight
yarn. Sizes 8 and 11 knitting needles. 1 Button
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