KNITTING CLASSES

CLASSES & EVENTS

Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 5:30 Thursdays 10:00-- 7:00 First Sunday of each month, 12:00—4:00

May/June 2017

KNITTING CLASSES 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 Monday, May 8 & 22, and June 5, 5:30-7:30pm, $40 HOW TO CABLE—Ready to learn how to do cables? You’ll be amazed at how easy this is (and it looks like it would be so hard) when you see the finished project. In this class, you will learn to cable by making a swatch that can easily be expanded into a scarf. Just one class will get you confidently on your way to accomplishing any cable pattern. Prerequisites: For the confident beginner who knows how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. You should have done a few beginning projects to be ready for this class. Teacher: Jean Grapentine Saturday, May 13, 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, May 10 & 17, 6-8pm, $30 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 Saturday, June 17, 1-3pm, $20 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 Thursday, May 18 & 25, 5-7pm, $30 Monday, June 12 & 19, 1-3pm, $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 Thursday, June 8, 4-6pm, $20 **IT’S BACK***ENTRELAC SCARF—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 Saturday, June 17 & 24, 3-5pm, $30

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, May 13, 12:30-2:30pm, $20

FINISHING CLASS Is that beautiful sweater you knit still sitting in pieces? Do you want to create a fine garment but are afraid of the sewing? Here’s your chance to learn how to finish that sweater and show it off! Learn to sew various kinds of seams, Kitchener (grafting) stitch, mattress stitch and much more. Prerequisites: For the intermediate knitter who is proficient at all aspects of knitting. Teacher— Diane Jespersen Wednesday, June 14, 3-5pm, $20

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 Tuesday, May 2 & 9, 4-6pm, $30 Satuday, June 17 & 24, 10am-12noon, $30 **NEW CLASS** NEXT STEP SAMPLER---Are you an advanced beginner who is ready to learn some new stitches? This next step session will teach you several new stitches using a small swatch. Once you complete this 2-session class, you’ll be ready to go home and knit the Next Step Sampler Scarf pattern that will be provided to you in class. Prerequisites: Must be an advanced beginner, who can complete basic stitches, and can read basic pattern instructions. Teacher: Lorrie Hanlon Tuesday, June 20 & 27, 10am-12noon, $30

**NEW CROCHET-A-LONG** CLEMENT CANYON PONCHO—Come join Lorrie for a 4session crochet-a-long to make a beautiful striped poncho. This stunning poncho is made out of 5 colors of cotton yarn and is perfect to wear on a cool summer morning or evening. You’ll love the addition of this beautiful piece to your wardrobe. In four short weeks, you will be the envy of all your friends when you walk in a room. Prerequisites: Must be an advanced beginner. Must be able to complete basic stitches and read pattern instructions. Teacher: Lorrie Hanlon Tuesday, May 2, 9, 16, & 23, 5:30-7:30pm, $20 Friday, May 5, 12, 19, & 26, 10am-12noon, $20 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 Tuesday, June 13, 6-8pm, $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 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.