Class Schedule
at The Knitting Garage
SUMMER 2015
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Some
fun projects for both the beginner knitter and for those who want to do
something a little more advanced.
For more detailed information on the patterns you can click on the title of the classes.
These classes give an excellent opportunity for some bonding time with your children this summer (Minimum age 8 years).
Individual Projects:
Individual Projects:
These
classes are held on Wednesday mornings 10am to 12noon and then on the following
Saturday from 10am to 12noon (dates are indicated below).
The
cost of $40 per class includes the pattern unless otherwise indicated and any
additional help you need to finish the project.
All
classes are for a maximum of three students per class to insure individual
attention.
Prior
sign-up is necessary for all classes.
Discounts: * 15% discount
if you sign up for all five sessions “Learn to Knit”.
* 10% discount if you sign
up for two or more classes.
* 10% family discount.
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| Easy Boxy Lace Top |
You will learn simple lace stitches and how to seam. This garment is a one size fits all
layering piece knitted flat.
You will need approximately 500 yards of DK weight
yarn (I suggest Cascade Sunseeker); more yarn is needed if you want to make
the top longer. You also need one US # 8 needle.
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You will learn how to cast on and how to work the
knit stitch.
You will need 150-300 yards of heavy worsted weight
yarn depending on if you just want to knit one or both sides of the cover (I
suggest Cascade Aran or Simpliworsted by Hikoo) and a US# 9 needle. You will also need a 14”x 14” pillow
insert.
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| Not a Sandy Bottom Beach Bag |
June 24th and
27th Beach Bag “Not A Sandy Bottom” (For the beginner knitter with fundamental knowledge)
You will learn to knit in the round on circular
needles as well as DPN’s and a simple lace stitch.
You will need 360 yards of worsted weight cotton (I
suggest the Cascade Avalon) and
US# 10 DPN’s and 24” circular needles and US# 8 24”
circular needles.
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You will learn the purl stitch and how to do a gauge
swatch.
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| Iris Tee |
July 15th and
18th Iris Tee (for the
intermediate to advanced knitter) There is an additional charge of $5 for the pattern.
This top looks similar to the Boxy Lace Top, but is
more fitted and has some more advanced techniques. You will learn how to knit contiguous
shoulders. This is a top-down seamless knit.
You will need 520 -1150 yards of DK weight yarn (such
as Cascade Pima Cotton or any of our other cotton and cotton blend yarns;
check out the Lana Grossa yarns) and US# 4 16”or 24” circular needle.
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| Learn To Knit Pillow Cover |
July 22nd and
25th Learn to
Knit Pillow Session 3 (you need to know cast–on, the knit and purl
stitches)
You will review how to cast on or learn an alternate
method depending on your comfort level.
You will learn how to knit an eyelet row.
I will also explain how to block your finished first
square.
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You will learn to knit up this popular pattern (my
own design) into a wider summer shawl.
I will go over how to change the pattern to fit your desired outcome
with each one of you individually.
You will need at least 360 yards of Sport weight yarn
or any other weight in a fiber of your choice and US# 6 or larger.
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August 5th and
8th Learn to
Knit Pillow Session 4 (you need to know cast –on, the knit and purl
stitches)
You will learn how to knit cables.
You will need a cable needle additionally to your
other materials.
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August 19th and
22nd Finishing your Pillow cover
Session 5 (you will need to have both squares
finished)
You will need to have both squares finished and
blocked and bring the squares as well as your pillow insert to class.
You will learn two methods of seaming the cover
together: The mattress stitch and a
crochet edging.
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Private Lessons are also offered at $35
per hour at your convenience.
There
will be a price change to $40 per hour from September 1st.
E-Mail or Call me to sign up.
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