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Continental Knitting Workshop
· Tuesday, May 28th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
· Sunday, June 2nd from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Block a Month Afghan Knit-A-Long II
· Monday, June 3rd from 11:00 am until Noon
Beginning Knitting
· Tuesday, June 4th, 11th, and 18th from 10:00 am until Noon
Pick Your Project - CROCHET
· Tuesday, June 4th, 11th, and 18th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Portuguese Knitting Workshop
· Tuesday, June 4th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Beginning Knitting
· Tuesday, June 4th, 11th, and 18th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Continental Knitting Workshop
· Thursday, June 6th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm
Lace Shawlette for Beginners
· Saturday, June 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 10:00 am until Noon
Socks: Any Way You Want!
· Sunday, June 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Pick Your Project
· Monday, June 10th, 17th, and 24th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am
· Thursday, June 13th, 20th, and 27th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Block a Month Afghan Knit-A-Long II
· Monday, July 1st from 11:00 am until Noon
Move: the Flattering Sweater
· Sunday, July 7th, 14th, and 21st from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Christmas Stockings and More
· Monday, July 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 9:00 am until 11:00 am
· Thursday, July 11th, 18th, and 25th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Homage to a Square: the Albers Cowl
· Saturday, July 13th, 20th, and 27th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm
Mudra Cuff
· Saturday, July 13th from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Elfe
· Sunday, July 28th, August 4th, and 18th from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Block a Month Afghan Knit-A-Long II
· Monday, August 5th from 11:00 am until Noon
· Monday, September 9th from 11:00 am until Noon
· Monday, October 7th from 11:00 am until Noon
| Class name | Bandana Fo-Fana Class |
| Description | Want to make Christmas gifts that are quick and use one-skein of yarn? It’s hot outside and you can keep it cool inside and get a head start on your gift knitting. This is a four-hour class and you will learn to knit in the round and use short rows to make the bandana cowl.
Warning: Knitting Bandanas may be hazardous to your stash as they are addicting and you will want to knit more than one! |
| Experience required | Must know how to knit and purl, K2tog, SSK |
| Materials needed | • Size 10.5 24” circular knitting needles
• Three stitch markers (one red, one green and one that is a different color) size appropriate for the 10.5 knitting needle we will be using • Approximately 160 yards of worsted or chunky weight yarn |
| Note from instructor: | I almost never knit the same thing more than once. Since learning to knit the Bandana, I have knit at least 12 of them! I love them all…the hard part is deciding which ones I can live without in order to gift them. |
| Price | $50 |
| Instructor | Leah |
| Classes | No classes currently scheduled. |
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| Class name | Beginner Sock Knitting |
| Description | There is nothing like a hand knit pair of socks! We'll begin by knitting a worsted weight bed sock to keep your feet cozy throughout the winter. |
| Experience required | Must know how to cast on and knit. |
| Techniques learned | Circular knitting, turning a heel, Kitchener stitch. |
| Materials needed | Worsted weight sock yarn.
Size US 5 double pointed needles stitch marker darning needle |
| Price | $50 |
| Instructor | Cate |
| Classes | No classes currently scheduled. |
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| Class name | Beginning Crochet |
| Description | Learn basic stitches of single and double crochet as we make a dishcloth. |
| Experience required | No prior crochet experience necessary. |
| Materials needed | Yarn and a crochet hook. |
| Price | $45 |
| Instructor | Julie |
| Classes | No classes currently scheduled. |
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| Class name | Beginning Knitting |
| Experience required | Absolute beginner; no prior knitting experience needed |
| Techniques learned | Learn the necessary basics: Cast on, knit, purl, bind off, yarn over, I-cord and seaming as you make a hat. |
| Materials needed | About 200 yards yarn, appropriate needles, and pattern |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Sandra |
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 10:00 am until Noon Tuesday, April 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Tuesday, May 7th, 14th, and 21st from 10:00 am until Noon Tuesday, May 7th, 14th, and 21st from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Tuesday, June 4th, 11th, and 18th from 10:00 am until Noon Tuesday, June 4th, 11th, and 18th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm |
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| Class name | Block a Month Afghan Knit-A-Long II |
| Description | Create your own afghan, one square at a time. Join us for a one hour guided session on the first Monday of the month and receive the block pattern.
Please note that the first session may run longer than one hour to help with yarn selection. No need to sign up for this class, you can just show up! |
| Experience required | Beginners welcome. You need to know how to cast on, knit and purl, bind off. |
| Techniques learned | It's a surprise! Each month will be a different learning experience. |
| Materials needed | Worsted weight yarn, 4.5 to 5 stitches per inch, about 150-200 yards per block. |
| Price | $5 for a hour-long session |
| Instructor | Carolyn and Shayron |
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Monday, April 1st from 11:00 am until Noon Monday, May 6th from 11:00 am until Noon Monday, June 3rd from 11:00 am until Noon Monday, July 1st from 11:00 am until Noon Monday, August 5th from 11:00 am until Noon Monday, September 9th from 11:00 am until Noon Monday, October 7th from 11:00 am until Noon |
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| Class name | Christmas Stockings and More |
| Description | Get a jump start on Christmas knitting! Learn to make popular knit Christmas stockings or an adorable Santa doll. Start early and be done before the Christmas rush. |
| Experience required | Must know how to cast-on and off, knit, purl. |
| Techniques learned | Intarsia, decreases, turning a heel, reading graphs, mattress stitch, and kitchener stitch. |
| Materials needed | Stocking: Ann Norling Christmas Stocking pattern, needles and yarn as indicated in pattern. Will vary by design.
Santa: Pattern booklet, wool and angora yarn, needles, fiberfill. |
| Notes from Instructor | If you want to make the Santa, please let us know when you sign up. You will also need to sign up at least 2 weeks before the class in order to have sufficient patterns available.
There will be homework in this class! Be prepared to knit at home every day between classes. |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Shayron |
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Monday, July 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 9:00 am until 11:00 am Thursday, July 11th, 18th, and 25th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm |
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| Class name | Continental Knitting Workshop |
| Description | Increase your knitting speed using this traditional method in which the knitter uses their left hand to carry the working yarn. |
| Experience required | Must be able to knit, purl, bind off |
| Materials needed | Practice yarn (worsted weight or larger) and appropriate needles |
| Price | $25 for a two-hour session |
| Instructor | Sue |
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Tuesday, May 28th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Sunday, June 2nd from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm Thursday, June 6th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm |
| Class name | Elfe |
| Description | A simple, A-Line shirt knit with two colors in fingering weight yarn. Knit with with Susy M Contiguous Shoulder method.
Please note: There is a week between the second and third class. |
| Experience required | Intermediate level class, due to large amount of knitting on fine yarn. |
| Techniques learned | Knitting jogless stripes in the round
Contiguous sleeve |
| Materials needed | Elfe Pattern, available for in-store purchase from Ravelry.
Yarn and Needles as listed in pattern for your size Stitch markers |
| Before Class | Knit a gauge swatch before class. |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Sue |
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Sunday, July 28th, August 4th, and 18th from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm |
| Class name | Fake Isle |
| Description | Using a free pattern from spunkyeclectic.com, you will learn how to make your first Fair Isle project – a very simple hat made using one ball of Noro Kureyon and a plain, black yarn using to contrast and highlight the colors. The self-striping yarn makes the project look far more complicated than it actually is. Learn how to carry yarns properly to make Fair Isle part of you knitting repertoire. |
| Experience required | Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl). |
| Materials needed | 1 skein Noro Kureyon
1 skein worsted black wool Choose one Two sz 6 24" circulars (if they are loose knitters) One sz 6 24" circ and two sz 8 24" circs (normal knitters). One size 6 24" circ and one set of DPNs (this mean they will knit part of their hat on DPNs tapestry needle stitch markers |
| Price | $50 |
| Instructor | Leah |
| Classes | No classes currently scheduled. |
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| Class name | Homage to a Square: the Albers Cowl |
| Description | Colorful and fun, this cowl is based on Josef Albers' "Portrait of a Square" paintings. We will have kits available, or you can put together your own selection. |
| Experience required | Basic knitting skills, cast-on and off, knit, purl. |
| Techniques learned | Picking up and knitting stitches from bound-off edges. |
| Materials needed | See pattern for yardages, or purchase a kit
US Size 2 circular needle, any length Pattern for purchase in-store from Ravelry |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Cate |
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Saturday, July 13th, 20th, and 27th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm |
| Class name | Lace Shawlette for Beginners |
| Description | Lace shawletters are terrific beginner lace projects! They require a small amount of yarn, don't take a long time to complete, and allow you to show off your skills. In this class you will knit a feather and fan lace shawlette, from the top down. |
| Experience required | Must know how to cast on and knit. |
| Techniques learned | Yarn over, increase, decrease, basic lace stitches, top down shawlette construction. |
| Materials needed | Must print out and bring "Multnomah" pattern - free on ravelry.com
400 yards of worsted weight yarn 4 stitch markers 24" or 32" circular needle to match yarn |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Cate |
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Saturday, June 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 10:00 am until Noon |
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| Class name | Lessons for Children |
| Description | We will work with your child to learn the basics of knitting. |
| Experience required | No experience necessary, but children must be able to tie shoes. Recommended for ages 8 and older. |
| Time | One hour private lesson |
| Price | $25 |
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| Classes | No classes currently scheduled. |
| Class name | Liesl, the Long, Seamless Tank |
| Description | From sizes small to xx-large, everyone looks great in this asymmetrical, drapey, long tank. You can knit in linen, hemp, bamboo or silk, and wear this long tank over just about anything! Construction includes double decreases, free-hanging pouch pockets, and English tailoring at the neckline. |
| Experience required | This class is an intermediate level, as there is a fair amount of knitting to be accomplished between classes. |
| Materials needed | Recommended yarns for this project include Classic Elite Firefly, Elizabeth Lavold Hempathy, Louet Euroflax Linen, and Bamboo by Dyelot. You will need enough to complete the project in your chosen size.
Coco Knits pattern: Liesl Size US 8 and 6 needles |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Sue |
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 16th, and 30th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm |
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| Class name | Move: the Flattering Sweater |
| Description | Learn to knit this quick, top down sweater featuring the much talked about "Contiguous Shoulder Method" by SusyM.
Knit now and be finished in time for Fall! Sizes: XS - XXL |
| Experience required | Basic knitting skills, including: casting on and off, knit, purl. |
| Techniques learned | Top down, contiguous shoulder, knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, finishing work. |
| Materials needed | Pattern, purchased in-store from Ravelry,
Med-Heavy worsted weight yarn (16 stitches/4 inches) see pattern for amounts, Needles appropriate to get gauge. |
| Price | $60 for three three-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Sue |
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Sunday, July 7th, 14th, and 21st from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm |
| Class name | Mudra Cuff |
| Description | Fun and trendy cuff bracelet knitted with beads is perfect for yourself and as a quick gift! Mudra Cuff is constructed with 3 strands of I-cord that have beads slipped up in between the cord’s stitches and attached to a multi-strand slide clasp. This class is appropriate for beginners, teens, and anyone who wants to have an awesome accessory in little time!
Kit is packaged in a perfectly sized organza drawstring pouch that can be used as gift packaging once you finish your cuff! |
| Experience required | Must know how to cast on and knit. |
| Techniques learned | I-cord and beads |
| Materials needed | Mudra Cuff kit from Nelkin Designs
Size US 2 double point needles |
| Price | $25 for a two-hour session |
| Instructor | Marissa |
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Saturday, July 13th from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm |
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| Class name | Obsessed with Stripes! |
| Description | Learn about Fibonacci Stripes and how to knit jogless stripes in the round. You will design a scarf knitted in the round with your own Fibonacci sequence.
Plan to shop during the first class. You will choose two to four colors of any gauge yarn. |
| Experience required | Must have basic knitting skills. |
| Materials needed | You will pick out yarn in the first class. You can use any gauge yarn for this project. Bring your needle collection to class to avoid duplicating sizes. |
| Homework | Using scrap yarn, cast on approximately 50 stitches of worsted weight yarn on a 16" needle. Knit a few rows, and bring one or two different colors to practice the jogless stripe. |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Sue |
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Tuesday, February 19th, 26th, and March 5th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm |
| Class name | Oops! |
| Description | Learn to read your knitting and fix basic mistakes. Problems that will be covered are fixing dropped, twisted or slipped stitches, tinking, and lifelines. |
| Experience required | Knit, purl, bind off |
| Materials needed | Practice yarn and appropriate needles |
| Homework required | Complete 3 swatches: one 5” x 5” garter stitch swatch, one 5” x 5” stockinette swatch, and one 5” x 5” seed stitch swatch, small amount of waste yarn in a different color than swatches, darning needle, stitch markers with an opening (either the "safety pin" type, or the circle with an open point). Leave swatches on needles – don’t bind off! Make a 6” square if you want to turn your swatch into a bunny! |
| Price | $25 for a two-hour session |
| Instructor | Kendall |
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Tuesday, January 22nd from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 19th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm |
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| Class name | Pick Your Project |
| Description | Ready to knit your first sweater? Or challenge yourself with a technique you haven’t attempted before? This is the class for you! |
| Experience required | Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl). |
| Techniques learned | Selecting appropriate materials, swatching, gauge, pattern reading, and finishing |
| Materials needed | Pattern, needles, and yarn of your choice |
| Suggested projects | Wonderful Wallaby, Baby J Cardigan |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Shayron |
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Monday, June 10th, 17th, and 24th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am Thursday, June 13th, 20th, and 27th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm |
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| Class name | Pick Your Project - CROCHET |
| Description | Ready to challenge yourself with new stitches or explore a crochet technique you haven't attempted before? Then, this is the class for you! |
| Experience required | Basic knowledge of crochet: foundation chain stitches, single crochets, double crochets, counting stitches. |
| Techniques learned | gauge, changing colors, pattern reading, finishing techniques, crocheting in the round, new stitches and stitch combinations, joining motifs |
| Materials needed | Pattern, hook, and yarn of your choice. Notions such as darning needles and markers may be needed.
Suggested projects: baby blanket, scarf formed with motifs, baby sweater |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Julie |
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Tuesday, February 12th, 19th, and 26th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Tuesday, April 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Tuesday, June 4th, 11th, and 18th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm |
| Class name | Portuguese Knitting Workshop |
| Description | Portuguese knitting is a style found not only in Portugal, but Spain, South America, and parts of Eastern Europe. Its distinguishing feature is the placement of the working yarn around the neck, or through a knitting pin affixed to the shoulder, with the yarn "flicked" with the thumb to make the stitches. The yarn is tensioned with the right hand. This technique is good for knitters with arthritis, or folks looking for a method that combines English and Continental styles. |
| Experience required | Must know how to cast on and knit. |
| Techniques learned | Portuguese knit, purl, increase and decrease. |
| Materials needed | Worsted weight yarn
Size US 7 needle |
| Price | $25 for a two-hour session |
| Instructor | Cate |
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Tuesday, June 4th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm |
| Class name | Socks on 2 Circulars - Beginner Socks |
| Description | This is the great take-it-with-you project! Learn how to make your first pair of socks without using double-pointed needles. |
| Experience required | Cast-on, knit and purl |
| Materials needed | Leah Oakley Rib Play pattern, 2 size 5 24” circular needles, Raggi or other worsted weight sock yarn. |
| Class note: | The second class is 3 hours long, from 2:00-5:00 pm. |
| Price | $60 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Leah |
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Saturday, March 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm |
| Class name | Socks: Any Way You Want! |
| Description | Learn to knit socks, any way! Toe-up, top-down, magic loop, double points, two-circs, you pick! The first session will be a little longer to go over the pros and cons of the different methods, then you can get started! |
| Experience required | Basic knitting skills, must know how to cast-on, knit and purl, knowledge of knitting in the round is helpful. |
| Techniques learned | Making socks!
Increasing, decreasing, different methods of casting-on and knitting in the round, kitchener stitch. |
| Materials needed | Bring all your size 5 needles. You can always purchase needles after you decide which method you using.
400 yards of worsted weight sock yarn stitch markers darning needle "My Little Knitting Book" |
| Class notes | First class session will be from 2:00 - 4:30pm. |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Cate |
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Sunday, June 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm |
| Class name | Spinning On A Spinning Wheel |
| Description | Learn how to spin your own yarn using a spinning wheel. We\'ll teach you the basics of spinning singles, how to prepare your fiber, and how to take care of and properly use a wheel. Bring your own wheel, or use the shop wheel to give spinning a try. |
| Experience required | No experience necessary |
| Time | One hour private lesson |
| Price | $40 |
| Instructor | Marissa |
| Classes | No classes currently scheduled. |
| Class name | Weaving On A Loom |
| Description | Learn the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. We will teach you to warp the loom and how to make a simple scarf. Bring your own loom or use ours. |
| Experience required | No experience necessary |
| Materials needed | Loom
200-230 yards worsted or dk yarn |
| Price | $65 for a four-hour session |
| Instructor | Christina |
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Sunday, April 7th from Noon until 4:00 pm |
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| Class name | Weaving on a Loom - Advanced Techniques |
| Description | Expand the possibilities in your current weaving projects. Learn a few tricks to add texture, lace and even color on your rigid heddle loom. |
| Experience required | Must have taken beginning weaving, or have equivalent knowledge. |
| Homework | Please bring your loom with a project warped and ready to begin. |
| Price | $25 for a two-hour session |
| Instructor | Christina |
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Sunday, January 13th from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm |
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| Class name | Yoked Cardigan |
| Description | Create a unique top-down cardigan with a circular yoke by Hannah Fettig, one of our favorite designers. Using worsted weight yarn you can knit a spring or winter sweater with short or long sleeves, OR you can knit this sweater for a baby, child or teen. |
| Materials needed | Enough yarn for the size you are making. Yarn ideas: Berocco Linsey, Classic Elite Chesapeake or Shibui Heichi
Size US 8 24" circular and double points Stitch holders Darning needle 2 Buttons |
| Price | $50 for three two-hour sessions |
| Instructor | Sue |
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Tuesday, January 15th, 29th, and February 12th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm |
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*Important Note: Classes fill up quickly, so check your schedule and register now. Please ensure you can attend all the classes in the series, as make-ups are at the discretion of the teacher and are not guaranteed by Haus of Yarn. Class fees are non-refundable. If less than 3 students register for a class, Haus of Yarn reserves the right to cancel the class – students can move to future sessions or choose to take a number of private lessons specified by Haus of Yarn. Prior to 2 weeks before the start of a class, cancellations will receive store credit. After that, we will only apply store credit if your space in the class can be filled by another participant. We want your final project to be something you value for years to come. To avoid disappointment in your final project, we ask that all materials be purchased at Haus of Yarn for the class.