CLASSES
**"FRANCIS REVISITED" Sweater: Mick
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 PM February 2nd, 9th, 23rd and March 8th NEW
Class Fee: $55.00 + materials**
"Francis Revisited" is a top-down sweater with belled sleeves and a cowl neck. It is a great first sweater due to its customizable construction and it is flattering on all body types. This class will run six weeks, but we’ll take two off (February 16th and March 1st) to give students extra time to get the knitting done.
Skill Level: Intermediate*, experience with knitting in the round and double-pointed needles necessary.
Materials: 1 set US 10/6mm double-pointed needles; 36” size US 10/6mm circular needle;
36” size US 7/5mm circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge); 760-1100 yards worsted weight alpaca or wool blend yarn, depending on chosen size
Homework: (necessary to insure that you are working with the correct needle size): Knit a swatch by casting on 26 stitches and work in Stockinette Stitch - knit one row, purl one row- for 4 inches. It is always necessary to knit a swatch to check your gauge, especially with sweaters where fit is important. You need to reach the gauge of 13 stitches = 4 inches; adjust needles accordingly until you reach the correct gauge.
CHILDREN'S BEGINNING KNITTING: Jill
Saturdays, 9:00-11:00 AM
February 4th, 11th and 23rd NEW
February 4th, 11th and 23rd NEWClass Fee: $50.00 (includes materials)
Ages 8-12 years
We are excited to be offering our Children's Knitting class once again! We will teach the basics of knitting (cast on, knit, purl, and bind off) as well as explore the different kinds of fibers and the many colors and textures of yarn. This introductory class will be sure to inspire future knitters! Materials will be included in the cost of the class.
LEARN TO KNIT: Vicki
Saturdays, 8:00-10:00 AM January 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th(In session)
January 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th(In session)Class Fee: $55.00 + yarn
This class is for someone who has never knit before or for someone who simply needs a refresher. In this 4-week class, you will learn all the basics of knitting including casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and binding off. Needles and "practice" yarn provided.
Materials: worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards) for project
Skill Level: no previous experience necessary
LEARN TO KNIT: Sharon
Mondays, 6:00-8:00 PM February 6th, 13th, 20th and 27thNEW
February 6th, 13th, 20th and 27thNEWClass Fee: $55.00 + yarn
This class is for someone who has never knit before or for someone who simply needs a refresher. In this 4-week class, you will learn all the basics of knitting including casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and binding off. Needles and "practice" yarn provided.
Materials: worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards) for project
Skill Level: no previous experience necessary
CABLE SAMPLER SCARF: Peg
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM January 16th, 23rd and 30th NEW
January 16th, 23rd and 30th NEWClass Fee: $45.00 + materials**
Do you love the look of cables but are intimidated when it comes to attempting a cabled project? This is the class for you! Learn how to work 7 different types of cables while knitting this lovely "Cable Sampler Scarf" - http://www.debbiemacomber.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=nnp&pageID=265.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner*
Materials: 650 yards of a DK weight yarn, size 6 needles, cable needle, pattern provided
Homework: Cast on 43 stitches; knit 10 rows garter stitch (knit every row), SLIPPING THE FIRST STITCH OF EVERY ROW AS IF TO PURL.
**ENTRELAC SCARF AND HAT SET: Vicki
Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00AM January 4th, 18th, 25th and February 1st (In session)
January 4th, 18th, 25th and February 1st (In session)Class Fee: $55.00 + materials**
Entrelac is a knitting technique used to create a textured diamond pattern. The end result resembles basket-woven strips of knitted fabric. Many of you have expressed an interest in learning the technique of Entrelac knitting. We have designed this class as an introduction into this skill.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner*
Materials: Noro Silk Garden or Kuryeon - Scarf-4 balls, Beret-2 balls, or 660 yards of a worsted weight yarn; size 8 or 9 needles for scarf; 16" size 8 circular needle for hat, pattern provided
KNITTED SOCKS: Vicki
Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 AM February 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th (Full)
February 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th (Full)Class Fee: $55.00 + materials**
Looking for a new knitting challenge in the new year? Choose one of our fun, new sock yarns and learn to make socks. At the end of the class you will have not one sock, but a pair of socks!
Skill Level: Intermediate*, experience with double-pointed needles necessary.
Materials: Two sets of size 4 (or size needed to obtain gauge) double pointed needles, appx.
300 yards of sport weight yarn and pattern.
Homework: (necessary to insure that you are working with the correct needle size): Knit a swatch by casting on 26 stitches (if using sport weight yarn) and work in Stockinette Stitch - knit one row, purl one row- for 4 inches. It is always helpful to knit a swatch to check your gauge, especially with socks and other items where fit is important.
***Please come in and pick out your yarn ahead of time.
**CABLED BEANIE: Peg
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PMFebruary 6th, 13th and 27th NEW
February 6th, 13th and 27th NEW Class Fee: $45.00 + materials**
This is a great "follow up" class to the Beginning Knitting class. You will learn how to knit in the round, cable, use double point needles and decrease stitches while knitting a hat.
Skill Level: Beginner*
Materials: 110 yds of worsted or bulky weight yarn (your choice), needle size will depend on your yarn choice, cable needle, stitch markers, pattern provided
yarn choice, cable needle, stitch markers, pattern providedPlease click here for shop policies.
**See pictures for specific class projects below.
Entrelac Scarf & Tam
~It is important that you check your schedule carefully before registering for a class. However, we understand that conflicts sometimes come up unexpectedly. If you are not able to attend one of the sessions for a given class due to an unexpected conflict, you may schedule a make-up class for an additional fee of $10 per hour.
~You will receive a 10% off discount on class materials and other purchases made throughout the duration of your class.
~**When class description indicates "fee + materials," your materials (yarn, needles, etc.) must be purchased prior to first class.
~*Skill Levels (Classes at Yarn Garden are ranked according to the following guidelines):
~BEGINNER: should be able to knit, purl, cast on (long-tail), bind off; ideal first projects that help the new knitter learn the basics~ADVANCED BEGINNER: beginner skills + increases, decreases, follow simple patterns; projects with basic and repetitive stitch patterns, basic shaping and finishing~INTERMEDIATE: advanced beginner skills + comfortable with pattern interpretation, simple cables, yarn overs; projects have varied and more complicated stitch techniques such as cables, lace, simple color changes, charts, mid-level shaping and finishing~ADVANCED/EXPERIENCED: intermediate skills + intricate stitch and color patterns and/or involved shaping and finishing techniquesALSO, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Cabled
Beanie
Francis Revisited
