What’s new?
We have gotten a few skeins of the Lorna’s Laces Sport sock yarn--the color ways are Child’s Play and Confetti. If they are well received, we’ll get more of this slightly heavier weight of a wonderful sock yarn. (Chrisanne has been going slowly by the shelf with the Child’s Play on it…we all know what this portends….)
We’ve also put up a display of the Socka Reinforcement yarn. This is great for use in the heels and toes of those yarns which do not have reinforcement blended into the yarn already, such as Little Lola. It is also wonderful to add to the sock yarns that already contain nylon for those of us who literally wear through heels or toes like Briony does regularly.
April Class: This class is separated in THREE parts.Thursday Class: April 20th, 27th, May 4th from 2-4 pm
Saturday Class (repeat of Thursdays) April 22nd, 29th, May 6th from 10-12. **Please note that our social Knit Togethers are from 2-5 and are not conducive to lesson time, and so class stops at noon.**
Prerequisites: Familiarity with knitting and purling.
Come in early to choose yarn and get gauge.
SOCKS!!! Yes, Chrisanne has bowed to public pressure and is holding another class on socks on double pointed needles for beginners. So, if you can knit, and purl, come in and learn to knit the most comfortable pair of socks you have *ever* worn!! You’ll need to come in BEFORE the class to pick yarn and get your gauge determined (just so you don’t knit a whole sock, get to the toe and realize it will only fit either a 12” long foot or an infant). We have a variety of yarns that will work great for this project. Choose a self patterning, variegated, solid or striping fingering weight for those thinner dress socks that will give you hours of knitting joy, slightly fatter (and thus much faster) dk or sport weight yarn that can self pattern or not depending on your choice, or go for worsted weight yarn -- fast, warm, and options include solids, variegated or hand painted.
May Class: This class is separated in TWO parts, second of which is optional.Thursday Class: May 25th, June 1st from 2-4 pm
Saturday Class (repeat of Thursdays) May 27th, June 3rd from 10-12. **Please note that our social Knit Togethers are from 2-5 and are not conducive to lesson time, and so class stops at noon.**
Prerequisites: Familiarity with knitting, purling and circular needles
You need: Cat Bordhi’s A Second Treasury of Magical Knitting is a required text. Addi Turbo needles, 40-60” and a 16“, are highly recommended. Come in BEFORE the class to choose yarn and get gauge!
Moebius! Yes, Briony loves these things and is having a go at the magic Felted Moebius Baskets. Join her in exploring the fun of these one-sided wonders. The main trick to these darlings is the cast-on, and so that is what we will be focusing on. The rest is simple knitting. Therefore, the second class will be optional and available for those who want more help. You need to be comfortable with knitting, purling and circular needles.
This class has 2 parts, one of which is optional. Cat Bordhi’s A Second Treasury of Magical Knitting is a required text. Addi Turbo needles, 40-60” and a 16“, are highly recommended. Come in BEFORE the class to choose yarn and get gauge!
Do you have a suggestion or wish to have a certain class? Let us know!
Knit togethers! As always, Saturday afternoons from 2-5pm are our Knit togethers, where people of all ages and levels of experience are welcome to come together and knit or crochet while socializing. We hope to see you there!
Birthdays! Did you know that if you come in on your Birthday you get 10% off? It’s our way of celebrating the day with you.
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