Nancy’s Quilt Shop ~ Las Vegas, Nevada
Knitting Class Descriptions for April - August 2008
Classes also available by appointment.
Questions? Email Barb:  tolleson@lvcm.com or call Nancy’s: 702-839-2779

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!

BEGINNING KNITTING
Class Fee: $15 for 2 Sessions - Patterns included.
(Other Supplies Sold Separately)
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Dates & Times: 
Saturday, May 3 and 17 ~ 9-Noon
Monday, July 7 and 14 ~ 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, August 2 and 16 ~ 9-noon

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  

 

NEW ADVANCED BEGINNING KNITTING
Class Fee: $15 for 2 Sessions - Patterns included.
(Other Supplies Sold Separately)
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Dates & Times: 
Saturday, June 7 & 28 ~ 9 - Noon
Thursday,  August 21 & 28 ~ 6 - 9 pm
Take your knitting skills to the next level. This 2-session class will introduce the following techniques and more: circular knitting, cables, short rows, lace, slip-stitch color knitting, knitting with beads, & more! Bring a variety of needles and scraps of yarn and prepare to have fun!

 

BEGINNING CROCHET
Class Fee: $15 for 2 Sessions - Patterns included.
(Other Supplies Sold Separately)
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Dates & Times: 
Monday, April 7 & 14 ~ 6 - 9 pm
Thursday, May 22 & 29, 9 - Noon
Thursday, July 24 & 31, 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

 

 

SOCKKNITTING
Using the "Magic Loop" Method (1 or 2 Socks on 1 circular needle)
Teacher: Barb Tolleson

Class Fee: $10 per 3-hour session (Will require 2 sessions).
Patterns included. (Other Supplies Sold Separately)
Teacher: Barb Tolleson
Dates & Times: 
Wednesday, April 15 ~ 4 - 6 pm
Wednesday, April 30 ~ 10-Noon
Thursday, May 8 ~ 10 - Noon
Thursday, May 15 ~ 6 - 8 pm
Thursday, June 12 ~ 10 - Noon
Thursday, June 26 ~ 6 -8 pm
Thursday, July 10 ~ 10 - Noon
Thursday, July 17 ~ 6 - 8 pm
Thursday, August 7 ~ 10 - Noon
Thursday, August 14 ~ 6 - 8 pm
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  
Don't forget - you may also schedule classes by appointment!