PROJECT CLASSES
SCARVES AND SHAWLS
SHAG SCARF: Strong diagonal lines combined with colorful variegated yarns make this garter-stitch scarf look deceptively complicated to create. Class Fee: $20. Thu Feb 16 (9-12)
MITERED SQUARE SCARF: Popularized by Danish designer Vivian Hoxbro, this technique involves connecting small mitered squares into larger shapes. Learn the basics while knitting a colorful scarf or pillow top. A great stash-buster project.
Class Fee: $20. Tue Feb 21 (9-12)
KELLY LACE SCARF/SHAWL: This spectacular piece of lace is the result of only 8 rows of simple increases and decreases. Even if you have never tried lace or worked from a chart, this project is within your grasp. Class Fee: $20. Wed Mar 7 (9-12)
HIGHLAND FLING SHAWL: Worked from corner-to-corner, this simple garter stitch shawl is trimmed with a lovely lace & bobble pattern. You can use any gauge yarn to create a summer accent scarf or heavy winter shawl. Class Fee: $20 Sat Feb 18 (9-12)
GIRASOLE: Jared Flood’s circular lace pattern, a wonderful sampler of 8 different motifs, has already become a classic. Knit it in worsted for a blanket or fine gauge yarn for a shawl. 4 sessions Class Fee: $45. Tue Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 6, & Apr 10 or Sat Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24 & Apr 28 (9-12)
HATS
TWINED HAT: Twining is an old Swedish technique of knitting two strands of yarn into a dense warm fabric. We will explore a basic hat shape embellished with lots of texture stitches and color. Keep it simple or layer as much design onto it as you want. 2 sessions
Class Fee: $25. Thu Jan 5 & 19 (9-12)
ENTRELAC HAT: The alternating tiers of tilted blocks give entrelac the appearance of woven strips. This hat makes a wonderful first project if you have always wanted to try this technique. 2 sessions Class Fee: $25. Tue Mar 20 & 27 (9-12)
SLOUCHY CABLE BERET: Knit in the round with Aran weight yarn, this cozy beret is quick to knit up. Make one for yourself or get a jump on next year’s holiday gifts. 2 sessions
Class Fee: $25. Tue Apr 17 & 24
(9-12)
MITTENS
HEART MITTS: Louisa Harding designed these fanciful mitts with the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland in mind. Just right for Valentine’s Day. 2 sessions Class Fee: $25. Wed Jan 4 & 11
BIRD MITTENS: Master the basics of colorwork knitting with these charmingly old-fashioned mittens. Learn to read charts. Use magic-loop or DPNs. This project is addictive. 3 sessions Class Fee: $30. Wed Feb 15, 22, & 29.
BABY PROJECTS
BABY BOOTIES: Christine Bourquin sent her now classic pattern to Threads magazine in 1989; she was 95 years young at the time. Join the tradition and knit up a quick pair for the little one in your life. They actually stay on!
Class Fee: $20. Tue Jan 24 (9-12)
BABY SURPRISE JACKET: This Elizabeth Zimmerman project is now legendary. She called it the Surprise Jacket because until you sew up its two seams it looks like "nothing on earth". Although an adult version can be knit, the small baby version is a better place to start. 4 sessions
Class Fee: $45. Wed Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, & 8 (9-12)
ROSE BABY BLANKET: Easy enough for a beginner, this lovely vintage pattern features raised rose motifs. Worked in small blocks, embellished with embroidery, this small stroller blanket makes a fabulous gift. 2 sessions
Class Fee: $25. Thu Mar 1 & 29
(9-12)
CROCHET
VINTAGE FLOWER HOT PADS: This simple pattern is a great place to learn to crochet. They are quick to work up, small enough to be great travel projects, and make great gifts.
Class Fee: $20. Tue Apr 3 (9-12)
VORTEX SWIRL PILLOW: Alternating spirals of single and double crochet stitches create a bold pattern in these whimsical modern pillows. Easy enough for a beginner. 2 sessions
Class Fee: $25. Wed Apr 18 & 25 (9-12)
SWEATERS
UNI-SEX SHAWL COLLAR PULLOVER: This classic shawl collar sweater is knit in a bulky yarn making it perfect for these cold winter days. Although designed as a men’s sweater, the range of sizes is appropriate for most women. 4 sessions
Class Fee: $45. Thu Jan 12, 26 Feb 9 & 23 (9-12)
CLASSIC CARDIGAN: Grace Kelly would look perfect in one of these classic cardigans. Choose from two patterns: one with set-in sleeves featuring a delicate cable pattern at the cuff, or one with raglan sleeves and an eyelet design at the shoulders and cuffs. 4 sessions
Class Fee: $45 Tue Jan 17, 31, Feb 14 & 28 (9-12)
TOP-DOWN SWEATER DESIGN: In this class we will explore designing sweaters that begin at the neckline and are worked toward the hem. This fluid technique allows the knitter a great deal of flexibility in shaping while the sweater is still on the needles. 4 sessions
Class Fee: $45. Wed Mar 21, 28, Apr 4 & 11 (9-12)
LACE & CABLE PULLOVER: Louisa Harding designed this beautiful pullover combining vertical panels of lace and cables. A perfect year-round sweater it would look wonderful worked in silk or a cotton blend. 4 sessions
Class Fee: $45 Thu Mar 8, 22, Apr 5 & 19 (9-12)