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| March & April Class Schedule |
To register for a class:
Please call the shop at (410) 662 –YARN (9276) & pay with credit card.
Or email us at lovelyarns@verizon.net with class choice and your phone number,and we
will call for payment information. *NOTE: You must be paid-up one week before
class starts, or we will not hold your spot.
Sorry, classes are for adults 16 yrs and older unless otherwise stated.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY! DO NOT WAIT!
Please call the shop at (410) 662 –YARN (9276) & pay with credit card.
Or email us at lovelyarns@verizon.net with class choice and your phone number,and we
will call for payment information. *NOTE: You must be paid-up one week before
class starts, or we will not hold your spot.
Sorry, classes are for adults 16 yrs and older unless otherwise stated.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY! DO NOT WAIT!
Technique Classes T1: Learn to Knit This class is for those of you who have never picked up needles and yarn, or who may have learned as a child and forgotten everything. In the first class, you will learn to knit and bind off. Second class will include casting on, purling and reading a pattern. You should be able to knit up a scarf (yes, you will!) after leaving these classes, and maybe do some ribbing too. Instructor: Mary Skeen Class Fee: $55.00 (Includes yarn, needles & 4 hours of instruction.) Sessions: Sundays, March 7 and 14 11:00 – 1:00 or Saturdays, March 13 and 20 11:00 – 100 or Sundays, April 11 and 18 11:00 – 1:00 T2: Learn to Crochet All crochet stitches start from a basic chain that is in turn started with a slip knot. Once you know how to make a chain and work your way back along the chain you will know how to crochet. It's that simple, really! We will also learn the basic stitches of crochet: single, double, and triple crochet, with which you can make virtually any crochet project. Instructor: Heather VonMarko Class Fee: $55.00 (Includes Hook, yarn and 4 hours of instruction.) Session: Saturday, April 17 and Sunday , April 18 1: 00 - 3:00 T3: Technique EXTRAVAGANZA! This class teaches you various techniques including 3 different increases, 2 different decreases, cabling, I-cord, fringing a scarf, Michelle’s little secret for weaving in ends, and changing color. Students must come to class with the following materials and the following homework COMPLETED: Onto a size 7, 8, 9, or 10 needle, with solid-color worsted weight yarn, cast on 18 stitches and knit 5 rows. Also, please bring the following supplies: a cable needle, a set of double-pointed needles (any size larger than 6), and some extra stash yarn. Instructor: Michelle Tipton Class Fee: $25.00 Sessions: Saturday, March 6th 11:00 – 1:00 or Saturday, April 10 11:00 – 1:00 T4: Foundation Single Crochet & Ribbing for Crochet NEW CLASS! Do you love crocheting, but hate starting a new project because of the chain? Too loose or too tight and it gives you no idea what gauge you may be working with. Come learn foundation single crochet and work up the first two rows of many projects in one step! You will also learn ribbing with crochet in this class. No longer do you need to envy knitters for this exclusive trim! These are two techniques that will change your life as a crocheter! Only the most basic crocheting experience is necessary. Please bring some smooth yarn and the appropriate hook to class. Instructor: Anilia Hornsby Class fee: $25.00 Sessions: Saturday, April 3 1:00 – 3:00 T5: Make your own Felt BEADS! Make these wonderful beads to string as a necklace, bracelet, or fabulous earrings! Learn the art of needle-felting in a small project. Felting is fun way to play with fiber, if you are knitting impaired or just want to try something different. Needle-felting beads out of roving is a great starting point for any 3-D felting project. Instructor: Meredith Ritchie Class fee: $35.00 includes felting needle and roving Sessions: Sunday March 21 12:00 - 2:00 or Sunday, April 25 1 12:00 - 2:00 Project classes for Crocheters: C1:Easter Amigurumi: Sweet Eggs and Baby Chicks NEW CLASS! Come make some fun little eggs and chicks just in time for Easter baskets and mantel decorating! We will learn to make one chick and one two-part egg that opens to hold the chick. Then take home the pattern and make a set for the little friends in your life, or keep them all for yourself! Materials needed: one ball worsted weight in an egg shell color (white, off-white, light brown, light blue), and one ball worsted weight in a chick color (yellow, gold, red, light brown), and a size E (3.5 mm) hook. Eyes, beaks, embroidery floss and needles will be provided for your use during class. . Instructor: Heather Von Marko Class fee: $35.00 Includes accessories! Sessions: Saturday, March 20 1:00 – 3:00 C2:Crochet Baby sweater with ribbing: NEW CLASS! Want to make a cute baby sweater for your cute baby? This is an easy project that works up fast and makes a GREAT gift! You will even learn how to crochet ribbing! Single crochet, half double and double crochet are all you need to know. Materials needed: 2 colors of worsted weight yarn, 200 yards each, and an I9 hook. Instructor: Anilia Hornsby Class fee: $30.00 includes pattern Sessions: Saturday, April 10 1:00 – 3:00 Project Classes for Beginner Knitters with some knitting experience: B1: Knit your First Hat Tired of making scarves? Yes, you can work in the round with a bulky yarn and knit your first hat! So cute for adults, kids, even babies. Basic knitting skills are all you need. We will show you how to join and work on circular needles, decrease and expand your repertoire from just scarves. Please bring a size 10 16” circular needle to class. Instructor: Michelle Tipton Class fee: $25.00 Sessions: Saturday, March 6 1:00 - 3:00 or Saturday, April 10 2:00 – 4:00 B2: Beaded Scarf Ever wanted to try knitting with beads? This is the class for you. You will learn how to string and carry beads into your work, and create a beautiful gift. Make one as a gift and you’ll never give it away! People will be begging you for this one! Knitting, purling and long-tail casting on experience required for this class. Please bring size 5 needles with you to class. Note: Homework will be assigned before the class! Instructor: Judy Moskowitz Class fee: $35.00 includes beads Sessions: Saturday, March 13 3:00 – 5:00 or Saturday, April 17 11:00 – 1:00 B3: Learn to knit Socks! Top Down Learn to knit your first pair of socks! Then make more for gifts! You will be learning to make socks on two circular needles. This method is fun and easy, and socks are the perfect project for the knitter on the go! You will be making socks from the top down and learning to turn a heel and graft the toe together. Basic knitting and purling skills required. Note: Please come to class early to choose yarn, and bring 2 size 3 circular needles to class. Instructor: Judy Moskowitz Class Fee: $60.00 (Includes 2 skeins of yarn!) Sessions: Saturdays, March 13 and 20th 1:00 – 3:00 or Saturday, April 17 and Sunday April 18 3:00 – 5:00 B4: Garter edge shawl! NEW CLASS! Knit this gorgeous shawl in bulky yarn , with the edge knitted in as you go! A beautiful swirl-shape that is quick and easy to do using short-row shaping! Basic Knitting skills are all you need, and you can make this in wool for a warm winter coverup or in a cotton for breezy Summer nights. Please bring or purchase 400 yards of bulky yarn, and a size 13 circular needle to class. Instructor: Laurel O’Connor Class fee: $30.00 includes pattern Sessions: Sunday, March 14 1:00 – 3:00 or Sunday, April 11 1:00 – 3:00 B5: Airy Lace Scarf NEW CLASS! Show off spring knitting with this lacy lightweight scarf. This simple, elegant pattern will be taught in fingering weight, but works with any weight and is great with colorful yarn! Lace can be fun instead of intimidating, and you will learn single and double yarnovers (YO's) , as well as how to drop stitches and to decrease on knit and purl stitches. Skills needed are knit, purl, casting on and binding off. Please bring size 6 needles to class, and about 300 yards of fingering weight yarn.. Instructor: Cyndi Wu Class fee: $25.00 Sessions: Saturday, March 27 1:00 – 3:00 or Saturday, Arpil 24 1:30 – 3:30 B6: Feather and Fan neckerchief NEW CLASS! Need to add something bold and cute to your accessories? Add some color and texture to your wardrobe by knitting this triangular kerchief (or shawl) out of variegated sock yarn in this popular wavy stitch. All you need to know is knit and purl. You can create this beautiful pattern small enough to tie around your neck or large enough to wrap up in on cooler days. You will learn YO (yarn over) increases and a couple of decreases as well. Please bring a size 6 circular needle and about 200 yards of your favorite sock yarn to class. Instructor: Cyndi Wu Class fee: $25.00 Sessions: Saturday, March 20 3:00 – 5:00 or Saturday, April 24 11:00 – 1:00 B7: Design your own Scarf! NEW CLASS! So , you have yarn you don’t know what to do with. Create a beautiful scarf that you designed yourself! We will go over yarn selection, pattern stitches and embellishment. Bring some old costume jewelry and we will incorporate it into your project! Then when people ask where you got your scarf, you say “oh, I just designed it myself.” Wow! Students must have basic knitting, purling, increasing and decreasing skills. Please bring lined or graph paper, a pencil, and needles in the size appropriate for your yarn. Instructor: Candace Blankenship Class fee: $30.00 Sessions: Saturday, April 3 11:00 – 1:00 B8: Easy booties in two hours! Back by popular demand! Knit these cute booties in no time at all. It's the greatest pattern: just tricky enough to be good for beginners. Learn yarn- overs, knitting 2 together and purling 2 together. Then make a bunch for all the babies in your life. Please bring size 5 or 6 needles to class and pick worsted or sport yarn before class starts. Instructor: Michelle Tipton Class fee: $25.00 Sessions: Saturday, March 27 11:00 – 1:00 or Saturday, April 17 1:00 – 3:00 Project Classes for knitters with intermediate skills: A1: Entrelac A unique "basket weave" pattern that looks really impressive, but is fun to knit! Learn the principles of this stitch, then make a gorgeous scarf in self striping yarn! Basic knitting and purling skills, and increase and decreases are all you need. Please bring a pair of # 8 or 9 needles to practice on. We will supply scrap yarn to work the pattern in class, and you may choose a gorgeous self-striping yarn for your actual project afterwards. Instructor: Sue Caldwell Class Fee: $25.00 (Practice yarn included) Sessions: Sunday, March 21 2:00 – 4:00 or Sunday, April 25 2:00 – 4:00 |
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