KND INTRODUCES WEAVING CLASSES KNITTING CLASSES
CLASSES & EVENTS
Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 5:30 Thursdays 10:00-- 7:00 First Sunday of each month, 12:00—4:00
September/October 2017
KND INTRODUCES WEAVING CLASSES BEGINNING WEAVING ON A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM—This class is a great introduction if you’ve ever been curious about weaving. In this class you’ll learn the basics of warping the loom and weaving. You’ll complete two projects using plain weaving – a striped table runner and a houndstooth scarf. Don’t worry if you don’t have a loom already, you can rent all the equipment from us for $20. If you decide you love it and want a loom of your own, we’ll deduct the $20 from the purchase price of your loom. Looms need to be returned a week after your last class session. Prerequisites: None Teacher: Julie Anne Bovenmyer Saturday, Sept. 16 & 23, 9am-12noon, $40 **SOLD OUT** Saturday, Oct. 14 & 21, 9am-12noon, $40
LENO LACE—This class is the perfect next step in weaving after the beginning class. The class project is a scarf. The technique involves using a pickup stick and twisting the warp threads over one another to create beautiful lace patterns. Weaving students MUST warp the loom before coming to class. Prerequisites: Must have completed Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom or equivalent. Teacher: Julie Anne Bovenmyer Friday, Oct. 6, 2-4pm $20
KNITTING CLASSES **NEW CLASS**BUILDING WITH LACE KNIT-A-LONG— Intermediate knitters, are you ready for an adventure and an education in lace knitting? This 10-session knit-a-long will intrigue and challenge even an experienced knitter. Knit Purl Hunter does again what she does so well in her new book, she develops the knitter’s skill as she builds techniques from the simple to the more complex, as you work through her beautiful lace stole. Prerequisites: For the intermediate knitter who has completed at least one lace project with several lace stitches in it Teacher: Mary Dick (day), Lorrie Hanlon (evening) 2nd Tuesday of month - first class, Sept. 12, 12-2pm 3rd Monday of month – first class Sept. 18, 6-8pm Class minimum: 6 students; $50 for 10 sessions BEGINNING KNITTING—This two-week series is for the absolute beginner and those who need a refresher. The course will cover casting on, knit, purl, simple stitch patterns, increase, decrease, fixing simple mistakes and binding off. Our project will be a dishcloth out of cotton yarn. Teacher: Janet Gibson Monday, Sept. 11 & 18, 1-3pm, $30 Thursday, Oct. 12 & 19, 5-7pm, $30
OOPS, I MADE A MISTAKE — Frustrated when you make a mistake because you don’t know what else to do but start over? Here’s a class just for you. Learn how to fix common mistakes like twisted stitches and dropped stitches. Learn how to "tink", and frog. Change a knit stitch to a purl stitch. Use a life-line to go back past your mistake. Prerequisites: Must have experience with knitting, purling. If you have something that needs fixing, feel free to bring it along. Teacher: Diane Jespersen Saturday, Oct. 7, 10am-12noon, $20 BRIOCHE KNITTING—Brioche knitting is a simple single– or multi-color technique that creates ridges and valleys, similar to K1P1 ribbing, but double-thick. The fabric created is reversible, making it perfect for scarves, shawls, and blankets for the cold months. In two classes, we will learn the technique of brioche knitting on a sample swatch, then get started on fingerless mittens, using this technique. Once you practice, brioche will be as simple as ribbing. Prerequisites: For the advanced knitter who knows how to long tail cast on, bind off, knit, purl, consistently work to gauge, knit in the round and read pattern instructions. Teacher: Diane Jespersen Wednesday, Sept. 6 & 20, 6-8pm, $30
**NEW CLASS**THE SOCK DOC IS IN & KNIT-A-LONG— Have you taken a sock class, but still feel a little unconfident? Make that first pair, but can’t remember how to start? Want to make another pair of socks with others to give you that incentive to finish? Finished one sock, but want a refresher to finish the second? The sock doctor is here! Diane will be on hand for 1, 2, or 3 sessions to help you with any sock questions, OR you can use this as a refresher to knit that second pair of socks in three sessions and give you confidence to move forward in your sock knitting. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a class for a first-time sock knitter. Prerequisites: For the sock knitter who has previously taken class(es) on knitting socks, but needs a little help. Teacher: Diane Jespersen Tuesday, Oct. 3, 17, and/or 31, 6-8pm $20 for one session, $40 for all three sessions DOUBLE KNITTING—Double knitting is worked with two colors of yarn, producing an item that is double-thickness with two right sides (reversible). In class, we will create a potholder with two colors, each side will look knitted and the color patterns will be reversed. We will get started with this project in class, and then let you finish on your own. Give it a try. It’s easier than it appears. You can graduate to a reversible scarf that will keep you or your gift recipient warm during the cold winter days that always eventually occur. Prerequisites: For the intermediate knitter who knows how to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, work to a consistent gauge, and read basic knitting instructions. Teacher—Diane Jespersen Wednesday, Sept. 20, 3-5pm, $20 LEARN ENTRELAC—Entrelac is a technique used to create a textured diamond pattern. The resulting fabric looks like woven knitted strips, but is actually knitted in one piece. This technique looks a lot more difficult than it is. Join Polly to learn this cool technique. Everyone will want you to make one for them! This scarf is the perfect introduction to enterlac. Prerequisites: For the confident intermediate knitter who knows how to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, work to a consistent gauge, and read knitting instructions. Teacher: Polly Rodberg Friday, Oct. 13 & 20, 3-5pm, $30 FAIR ISLE CHRISTMAS STOCKING —Get ready for Christmas with this traditional knitted stocking. You will be making an heirloom to be treasured. During the class you will learn fair isle techniques, duplicate stitching, short row heel, turned under top hem, and magic loop. As an added bonus, you will not be afflicted with the second sock syndrome, unless every family member wants their own! Prerequisites: For the advanced knitter who knows how to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, work to a consistent gauge, and read knitting instructions and charts. Good tension and consistent gauge are a must for this class. Teacher: Jean Grapentine Friday, Oct. 13 & 20, 12noon-2pm, $30
**NEW KNIT-A-LONG****KNIT A SWEATER—Ready to make a sweater, but a little nervous about trying it on your own? Here’s the perfect class. Knit along with others doing the same thing and work together to successfully complete a man’s or woman’s button-down cardigan. Jean will coach you through it using Knitting Pure and Simple patterns. This 3session Knit-a-long will be the perfect confidence builder. Prerequisites: For the intermediate who has successfully completed a beginning knitting class. For the intermediate knitter who knows how to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, work to a consistent gauge, and read basic knitting instructions. Teacher: Jean Grapentine Thursday, Sept. 21, Oct. 12 & Nov. 2, 6-8pm, $40 LEARN MAGIC LOOP—This is a wonderful skill for knitting in the round. Using the magic loop method allows you to knit ANY size circumference with one long circular needle. Learning this skill will save you money on equipment needed to complete projects in the round as you won’t need to buy needles in every length to accomplish all your projects. You can make a hat with one size circular needle, skipping the need for double-pointed needles at the top of the hat. Jean will teach this money-saving technique while making a pair of fashionable fingerless mitts. Prerequisites: For the intermediate knitter who knows how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind off, read basic pattern instructions and consistently work to gauge. Teacher: Jean Grapentine Monday, Sept. 25, 5:30-7:30pm, $20 FROM RIGHT TO LEFT—LEARN TO KNIT CONTINENTAL—Have you always envied that person who whips through their projects and noticed that they hold the yarn in their LEFT hand instead of right? Are you ready to try it? This class is for proficient knitters who “throw” the yarn with their right hand, but want to knit faster and more ergonomically. This is a great skill for ribbed knitting as it is MUCH faster. Prerequisites: For the proficient knitter who is ready for a change! Teacher: Diane Jespersen Saturday, Oct. 28, 10am-12noon, $20 TOP-DOWN SOCK -- This class will cover the basic parts of a classic top-down sock with heel flap and gusset. You will learn how to do the Kitchener stitch to graft a toe and learn a stretchy, elastic cast-on for the top of the sock. Students will complete a classic, well-fitting sock using sock (fingering) weight yarn. You will be able to apply what you learn in this class to many different sock patterns. Prerequisites: For the intermediate knitter who knows all the basics plus how to knit in the round, consistently work to gauge, and read pattern instructions. Teacher: Jean Grapentine Saturday, Sept. 9, 23 & Oct. 7, 12-2pm, $40
BASIC CHRISTMAS STOCKING—Start a creative tradition using a basic Christmas stocking and add your own personal touches to make it extra special. Choose from three sizes. This is a great opportunity to “dip your toe into socks”! You’ll learn how to do an afterthought heal with this class. There will be prerequisite homework. Prerequisites: For the advanced beginning knitter who knows how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, and read basic pattern instructions. Teacher: Polly Rodberg Sunday, Oct. 1 & 8, 2-4pm, $30
BUILDING BLOCKS AFGHAN –So, you’ve mastered Beginning Knitting and successfully made a few other things. This class will be great for building your skill level. You’ll complete two blocks per month and learn about seaming them together. All the while you get to sample all kinds of knitting patters including lace and cables. You will need to know the long-tail cast on for this class (we can teach you ahead of time if you need.) Prerequisites: For the advanced beginning knitter who knows how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, and read basic pattern instructions. Teacher: Mary Dick Second Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 13, 6-8 pm, $50
CROCHET CLASSES BEGINNING CROCHET— Learn the basics of crochet while making a handy dishcloth in this two-week class. This is a great class for beginners and those needing a refresher. It is also perfect for the knitter who wants to learn crochet. The course will cover several basic crochet stitches and basic pattern reading. Teacher: Polly Rodberg Friday, Sept. 22 & 29, 10am-12noon, $30 Saturday, Oct. 7 & 14, 2-4pm, $30
CROCHET II---After you have mastered Beginning Crochet, join Polly for Crochet II. In this class, we’ll make a hat using single and half-double crochet stitches. You will learn how to join in the round, increases and decreases. Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed Beginning Crochet class. Teacher: Polly Rodberg Friday, Sept. 8, 3-5pm, $20
About Our Classes To sign up for a class, please pre-register to reserve your space. Payment must be received at time of registration. Classes have a minimum of 2 students unless otherwise noted and refunds are available up to 48 hours before the first class session. In fairness to the teachers and other students who have purchased their supplies, we are unable to make refunds after that time. Supplies are needed for all classes and a supply list will be furnished when you register. The class fee covers instruction only. You will receive a 10% discount on all supplies needed for the class. We would appreciate it if you select Knitting Next Door for your supplies. Due to student and teacher allergies, please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions to class.
Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 5:30 Thursdays 10:00-- 7:00 First Sunday of each month, 12:00—4:00
September/October 2017
KND INTRODUCES WEAVING CLASSES BEGINNING WEAVING ON A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM—This class is a great introduction if you’ve ever been curious about weaving. In this class you’ll learn the basics of warping the loom and weaving. You’ll complete two projects using plain weaving – a striped table runner and a houndstooth scarf. Don’t worry if you don’t have a loom already, you can rent all the equipment from us for $20. If you decide you love it and want a loom of your own, we’ll deduct the $20 from the purchase price of your loom. Looms need to be returned a week after your last class session. Prerequisites: None Teacher: Julie Anne Bovenmyer Saturday, Sept. 16 & 23, 9am-12noon, $40 **SOLD OUT** Saturday, Oct. 14 & 21, 9am-12noon, $40
LENO LACE—This class is the perfect next step in weaving after the beginning class. The class project is a scarf. The technique involves using a pickup stick and twisting the warp threads over one another to create beautiful lace patterns. Weaving students MUST warp the loom before coming to class. Prerequisites: Must have completed Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom or equivalent. Teacher: Julie Anne Bovenmyer Friday, Oct. 6, 2-4pm $20
KNITTING CLASSES **NEW CLASS**BUILDING WITH LACE KNIT-A-LONG— Intermediate knitters, are you ready for an adventure and an education in lace knitting? This 10-session knit-a-long will intrigue and challenge even an experienced knitter. Knit Purl Hunter does again what she does so well in her new book, she develops the knitter’s skill as she builds techniques from the simple to the more complex, as you work through her beautiful lace stole. Prerequisites: For the intermediate knitter who has completed at least one lace project with several lace stitches in it Teacher: Mary Dick (day), Lorrie Hanlon (evening) 2nd Tuesday of month - first class, Sept. 12, 12-2pm 3rd Monday of month – first class Sept. 18, 6-8pm Class minimum: 6 students; $50 for 10 sessions BEGINNING KNITTING—This two-week series is for the absolute beginner and those who need a refresher. The course will cover casting on, knit, purl, simple stitch patterns, increase, decrease, fixing simple mistakes and binding off. Our project will be a dishcloth out of cotton yarn. Teacher: Janet Gibson Monday, Sept. 11 & 18, 1-3pm, $30 Thursday, Oct. 12 & 19, 5-7pm, $30
OOPS, I MADE A MISTAKE — Frustrated when you make a mistake because you don’t know what else to do but start over? Here’s a class just for you. Learn how to fix common mistakes like twisted stitches and dropped stitches. Learn how to "tink", and frog. Change a knit stitch to a purl stitch. Use a life-line to go back past your mistake. Prerequisites: Must have experience with knitting, purling. If you have something that needs fixing, feel free to bring it along. Teacher: Diane Jespersen Saturday, Oct. 7, 10am-12noon, $20 BRIOCHE KNITTING—Brioche knitting is a simple single– or multi-color technique that creates ridges and valleys, similar to K1P1 ribbing, but double-thick. The fabric created is reversible, making it perfect for scarves, shawls, and blankets for the cold months. In two classes, we will learn the technique of brioche knitting on a sample swatch, then get started on fingerless mittens, using this technique. Once you practice, brioche will be as simple as ribbing. Prerequisites: For the advanced knitter who knows how to long tail cast on, bind off, knit, purl, consistently work to gauge, knit in the round and read pattern instructions. Teacher: Diane Jespersen Wednesday, Sept. 6 & 20, 6-8pm, $30
**NEW CLASS**THE SOCK DOC IS IN & KNIT-A-LONG— Have you taken a sock class, but still feel a little unconfident? Make that first pair, but can’t remember how to start? Want to make another pair of socks with others to give you that incentive to finish? Finished one sock, but want a refresher to finish the second? The sock doctor is here! Diane will be on hand for 1, 2, or 3 sessions to help you with any sock questions, OR you can use this as a refresher to knit that second pair of socks in three sessions and give you confidence to move forward in your sock knitting. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a class for a first-time sock knitter. Prerequisites: For the sock knitter who has previously taken class(es) on knitting socks, but needs a little help. Teacher: Diane Jespersen Tuesday, Oct. 3, 17, and/or 31, 6-8pm $20 for one session, $40 for all three sessions DOUBLE KNITTING—Double knitting is worked with two colors of yarn, producing an item that is double-thickness with two right sides (reversible). In class, we will create a potholder with two colors, each side will look knitted and the color patterns will be reversed. We will get started with this project in class, and then let you finish on your own. Give it a try. It’s easier than it appears. You can graduate to a reversible scarf that will keep you or your gift recipient warm during the cold winter days that always eventually occur. Prerequisites: For the intermediate knitter who knows how to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, work to a consistent gauge, and read basic knitting instructions. Teacher—Diane Jespersen Wednesday, Sept. 20, 3-5pm, $20 LEARN ENTRELAC—Entrelac is a technique used to create a textured diamond pattern. The resulting fabric looks like woven knitted strips, but is actually knitted in one piece. This technique looks a lot more difficult than it is. Join Polly to learn this cool technique. Everyone will want you to make one for them! This scarf is the perfect introduction to enterlac. Prerequisites: For the confident intermediate knitter who knows how to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, work to a consistent gauge, and read knitting instructions. Teacher: Polly Rodberg Friday, Oct. 13 & 20, 3-5pm, $30 FAIR ISLE CHRISTMAS STOCKING —Get ready for Christmas with this traditional knitted stocking. You will be making an heirloom to be treasured. During the class you will learn fair isle techniques, duplicate stitching, short row heel, turned under top hem, and magic loop. As an added bonus, you will not be afflicted with the second sock syndrome, unless every family member wants their own! Prerequisites: For the advanced knitter who knows how to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, work to a consistent gauge, and read knitting instructions and charts. Good tension and consistent gauge are a must for this class. Teacher: Jean Grapentine Friday, Oct. 13 & 20, 12noon-2pm, $30
**NEW KNIT-A-LONG****KNIT A SWEATER—Ready to make a sweater, but a little nervous about trying it on your own? Here’s the perfect class. Knit along with others doing the same thing and work together to successfully complete a man’s or woman’s button-down cardigan. Jean will coach you through it using Knitting Pure and Simple patterns. This 3session Knit-a-long will be the perfect confidence builder. Prerequisites: For the intermediate who has successfully completed a beginning knitting class. For the intermediate knitter who knows how to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, work to a consistent gauge, and read basic knitting instructions. Teacher: Jean Grapentine Thursday, Sept. 21, Oct. 12 & Nov. 2, 6-8pm, $40 LEARN MAGIC LOOP—This is a wonderful skill for knitting in the round. Using the magic loop method allows you to knit ANY size circumference with one long circular needle. Learning this skill will save you money on equipment needed to complete projects in the round as you won’t need to buy needles in every length to accomplish all your projects. You can make a hat with one size circular needle, skipping the need for double-pointed needles at the top of the hat. Jean will teach this money-saving technique while making a pair of fashionable fingerless mitts. Prerequisites: For the intermediate knitter who knows how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind off, read basic pattern instructions and consistently work to gauge. Teacher: Jean Grapentine Monday, Sept. 25, 5:30-7:30pm, $20 FROM RIGHT TO LEFT—LEARN TO KNIT CONTINENTAL—Have you always envied that person who whips through their projects and noticed that they hold the yarn in their LEFT hand instead of right? Are you ready to try it? This class is for proficient knitters who “throw” the yarn with their right hand, but want to knit faster and more ergonomically. This is a great skill for ribbed knitting as it is MUCH faster. Prerequisites: For the proficient knitter who is ready for a change! Teacher: Diane Jespersen Saturday, Oct. 28, 10am-12noon, $20 TOP-DOWN SOCK -- This class will cover the basic parts of a classic top-down sock with heel flap and gusset. You will learn how to do the Kitchener stitch to graft a toe and learn a stretchy, elastic cast-on for the top of the sock. Students will complete a classic, well-fitting sock using sock (fingering) weight yarn. You will be able to apply what you learn in this class to many different sock patterns. Prerequisites: For the intermediate knitter who knows all the basics plus how to knit in the round, consistently work to gauge, and read pattern instructions. Teacher: Jean Grapentine Saturday, Sept. 9, 23 & Oct. 7, 12-2pm, $40
BASIC CHRISTMAS STOCKING—Start a creative tradition using a basic Christmas stocking and add your own personal touches to make it extra special. Choose from three sizes. This is a great opportunity to “dip your toe into socks”! You’ll learn how to do an afterthought heal with this class. There will be prerequisite homework. Prerequisites: For the advanced beginning knitter who knows how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, and read basic pattern instructions. Teacher: Polly Rodberg Sunday, Oct. 1 & 8, 2-4pm, $30
BUILDING BLOCKS AFGHAN –So, you’ve mastered Beginning Knitting and successfully made a few other things. This class will be great for building your skill level. You’ll complete two blocks per month and learn about seaming them together. All the while you get to sample all kinds of knitting patters including lace and cables. You will need to know the long-tail cast on for this class (we can teach you ahead of time if you need.) Prerequisites: For the advanced beginning knitter who knows how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, and read basic pattern instructions. Teacher: Mary Dick Second Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 13, 6-8 pm, $50
CROCHET CLASSES BEGINNING CROCHET— Learn the basics of crochet while making a handy dishcloth in this two-week class. This is a great class for beginners and those needing a refresher. It is also perfect for the knitter who wants to learn crochet. The course will cover several basic crochet stitches and basic pattern reading. Teacher: Polly Rodberg Friday, Sept. 22 & 29, 10am-12noon, $30 Saturday, Oct. 7 & 14, 2-4pm, $30
CROCHET II---After you have mastered Beginning Crochet, join Polly for Crochet II. In this class, we’ll make a hat using single and half-double crochet stitches. You will learn how to join in the round, increases and decreases. Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed Beginning Crochet class. Teacher: Polly Rodberg Friday, Sept. 8, 3-5pm, $20
About Our Classes To sign up for a class, please pre-register to reserve your space. Payment must be received at time of registration. Classes have a minimum of 2 students unless otherwise noted and refunds are available up to 48 hours before the first class session. In fairness to the teachers and other students who have purchased their supplies, we are unable to make refunds after that time. Supplies are needed for all classes and a supply list will be furnished when you register. The class fee covers instruction only. You will receive a 10% discount on all supplies needed for the class. We would appreciate it if you select Knitting Next Door for your supplies. Due to student and teacher allergies, please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions to class.
