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We have limited space all classes have a maximum class size of 8 to 10 so be sure to either call (889-8650) or drop into the shop to sign up.  You will need to sign up to take the class. Be sure to call or drop by the shop if you have a class you would like to see us offer.

Open Knitting and Crochet Night
Join us every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. for open knitting and crocheting. Bring along your works in progress and your finished projects to show and share.

Open Crochet
Mondays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
If you crochet this is your night.  Bring your project to work on and to share.  Beginners are welcome. 

Knitting and Crochet clinics
There will be no clinic on Friday Feb. 17 or Friday February 24
Fridays 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
We want to make the shop available to our customers who may need extra help on a specific project, or have a question about a technique or who may need help with a project that uses yarn purchased elsewhere.  This also provides a dedicated help person who will not be interrupted by other activities at the shop. 

The cost of the clinic will be $5 for each session. You can receive help with either knitting or crochet projects during these clinics. If you have a problem and do not know how much help will be needed you can ask a shop employee and they will let you know if you need to attend a clinic. 
Fee:  $5
Taught by Judy

Knitting classes

Maine morning mitts fingerless gloves
Saturday Feb. 11
1 to 3 pm.

This is an easy fingerless glove pattern that is worked using a self striping yarn such as Kureyon, Boku or Silk Garden.    It only requires one ball of yarn  (approx. 100 yards).  This is an ideal class for learning how to knit using the magic loop or for those who have never knit in the round using double points.  Both techniques will be illustrated in class. 

Materials:
1 ball of Kureyon, Boku or other worsted weight yarn
Size 6 or 7 needles (either a set of 6' double points or a 32" or 40" circular needle)
Class fee: $15

Beginning socks and sock workshop
Tues. Feb. 7, Feb. 14 and Feb. 28
6 pm to 8 pm.

This class will teach a basic top down sock.  You may use double points, magic loop or 2 circular needles.  Each technique will be demonstrated at the first class and if you are unsure of the technique you wish to use you can decide at the first class. 

Class is open to those who have not knit socks and those with socks in progress who would like some help.   

Materials: for magic loop and 2 circulars techniques needles must have a smooth join.
400 yards of sock weight yarn, markers,
Size 1 or 2 needles. .Select one of the following:

1. For magic loop: one 32" or 40" circular needle (technique uses one long circular needle.)
2. For 2 circulars: two 32" or 40" circular needles, ideally you will have two different brands, colors or materials. 
3. A set of 6" double pointed needles  (most sets have 4, 5 or 6 needles)

email Judy if you have questions. (drjbateman98@gmail.com).

Workshop fee: $15 per session.  
Limited to 8 participants per session.
Taught by Judy

Join a Knit along:
Einstein Coat KAL
Sunday February 12 initial meeting
1pm to 3 pm Sundays
Note: there will be no meeting Sunday Feb. 19
This coat is featured in the book Knit Stitch by Sally Melville and will add a basic coat to your winter wardrobe .   The pattern also has options for a man’s or child’s coat. The project is suitable for those who have just learned to knit and is a nice easy project for the more experienced.  The pattern works well in Cascade Eco but also has a lighter weight option that works well with Ultra Alpaca or any worsted weight yarn.   We will have one class to help you determine your gauge, decide on a yarn and make any adjustments to the sizing (you can make a longer or shorter coat or sleeve as you wish and you can make some simple adjustments to change where the bottom section of the coat meets the top section).  The heavy coat is oversized and the lighter coat is a loose fit, this sizing can also be adjusted.  

Materials
Heavy coat  (oversized):
46 (50, 54, 58, 62)
Bulky yarn:  Cascade eco wool works well 1100(1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) yards
Size 10 and 8 needles
Size H crochet hook.

Lighter weight coat (loose fit):
40 (44, 48, 52, 56)
Worsted weight yarn (Ultra alpaca works well). 1850, 1960, 2120, 2300, 2460) yards
Size 6 and size 4 needles
Size G or H crochet hook.

Cost class: $40  (covers instruction and fitting)
Taught/led by Judy

Crochet classes

Open Crochet
Mondays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
If you crochet this is your night.  Bring your project to work on and to share.  Beginning crocheters are welcome. 

Beginning Crochet
For beginners and those who would like a review of basic skills
Saturday March 3 and March 10
1 to 2:30 pm
Do you want to learn to crochet?  Would you like a review of basic crochet skills?  Then this is the class for you!  Learn the basics of crochet and make a simple washcloth. In the first class session you will learn chain stitch, single crochet and keeping an even tension. In the third class session you will make a flower and learn crocheting in the round and using single, half double and double crochet and slip stitch. If you are coming back to crochet and would like to review basic skills we will have some alternate projects.  Supplies: Size G crochet hook and 1 ball of Peaches and Cream (cotton worsted weight). After you complete the first class session you are welcome to attend open crochet night.
Class fee: $15 each session
Taught by Judy

How to read a crochet pattern
Saturday  March 17 and 24
1 to 2:30 pm
Have crochet patterns always puzzled you?  Would you like to learn what all of the * and ** mean.  This class will show you how to read a basic pattern and how to read common symbols. The first class we will crochet a cowl following a basic pattern and see how that pattern translates into crochet symbols. .  The second class you can learn more by crocheting a hat or fingerless gloves.  If you would like help understanding a pattern that you already have you can bring that to the second class. 
Class fee: $15 each session
Taught by Judy