LEARN TO KNIT
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN OR MEGAN INGMAN
2 LESSONS, 2 HOURS TOTAL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 & 25, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 & 9, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 & 23, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 and NOVEMBER 6, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 & 20, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 and DECEMBER 4, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 & 18, 10-11AM
COST:$20 PLUS MATERIALS
This course is for absolute beginners. There is no better way to learn how to knit than to knit a scarf! In our first session you will learn to cast on and knit. In our second session you will learn how to cast off and add a funky fringe. By the end of the two classes you will have made a super cool scarf you'll be proud to wear! 

PROJECT CLASS
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
4 LESSONS, 8 HOURS TOTAL
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-8PM OR
THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-8PM OR
TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 6-8PM OR
THURSDAYS, DECEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 6-8PM
COST: $80 PLUS MATERIALS
You've made a couple of scarves and now you're ready for your first big knitting project! This four week course takes you through the process of choosing a project, and equips you with all the skills you need to complete it. We guide you through the mysteries of checking gauge, teach you pattern-reading skills, increasing and decreasing, and demonstrate garment finishing and assembly. Suitable for new knitters looking to take on a challenge, or intermediate knitters looking to learn some new skills.

INTRO TO WHEEL SPINNING
INSTRUCTORS: DENNY MCMILLAN OR LAURA CHAU
4 LESSONS, 8 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26, 1-3PM OR
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 4-6PM OR
SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-6PM OR
SUNDAYS, NOVEMBER 28, DECEMBER 5, 12, 19, 10-NOON
COST: $150 INCLUDES EVERYTHING
Tired of the drop spindle and itching for something new? Or just want to dive right into spinning on a wheel? Spinning wheel basics will cover all you need to know to get going with a wheel. You'll try different types of fibres and preparations, working with colour, as well as multiple wheel techniques and plying. Try out different models of wheel to find out what suits you best. Space is limited, so sign up early! Some spinning experience is recommended, but not necessary.  

FIBER FUN FOR KIDS
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
90 MINUTE SESSIONS
EVERY TUESDAY FROM SEPTEMBER 14 TO DECEMBER 21, 4-5:30PM
COST: $15 PER SESSION
Great fun with fiber for the younger set! Kids ages 8 and up will love this intro to all things fibery. Knitting, crochet, weaving, tassel making and pompoms are all on the agenda in these 90 minute sessions with Denny. Drop of your kids and stroll through the market to pick up what you need for dinner! Sign up for one session or all of them!

LEARN TO KNIT - PARENTS AND KIDS
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 3 HOURS TOTAL
SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 18 & 25, 1-2:30PM OR
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 9 & 16, 1-2:30PM OR
SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 6 & 13, 1-2:30PM OR
SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 11 & 18, 1-2:30PM
COST: $60 FOR ONE PARENT AND CHILD, $30 FOR ADDITIONAL CHILDREN
A great Saturday activity! Learn to knit along with your child. Perfect for absolute beginners. Knit a scarf or dishcloth - in the first session you'll learn how to cast on and knit, then in the second session you'll learn how to cast off and finish.

CABLES 101 - QUICK AND EASY SCARF
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 6-8PM OR
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 6-8PM
COST: $34 INCLUDES 1 SKEIN OF CASCADE 128
Intimidated by cables? Learn the dirtiest secret in knitting: cables are easy!  We'll teach you everything you need to know to work cables, and to read patterns and charts, and we'll get you started on your very first cabled project - the quick and easy Chunky Cabled Scarf.  Suitable for newer knitters.

SOCKS 101
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAYS, OCTOBER 18 & 25, 6-8PM OR
MONDAYS, DECEMBER 6 & 13, 6-8PM
COST: $40 PLUS MATERIALS
Learn how to make socks on double-pointed needles. The first session teaches you everything you need to know to knit socks - from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe. The second session shows you how to design your own sock patterns for any yarn, and any foot. Suitable for knitters with some experience -- but you need not have used DPNs before. Bring scrap yarn - worsted weight or heavier -- to the first class.

FIXING MISTAKES
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 6-8PM OR
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 6-8PM
COST: $20
It happens to every knitter -- a mistake!  This 2 hour session teaches you how to identify and fix all sorts of mistakes.  We'll share tips and tricks for dealing with dropped stitches, messed up patterns, and how to safely undo your knitting.  And we even teach you when a mistake doesn't need to be fixed!  If you've got a mistake, bring it.  Suitable for new and experienced knitters.

CONQUER KITCHENER STITCH
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 6-8PM
COST: $20
Baffled or frustrated by Kitchener stitch?  This class will teach you everything you need to know to be successful grafting a seam.  We'll share tips for making it easy and techniques to make it look good. After this class, you'll be able to work Kitchener stitch without sweating or looking at a book!

QUICKIE BABY HAT
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSONS, 2 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 6-8PM OR
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 6-8PM
COST: $37 (INCLUDES ONE BALL MISSION FALLS COTTON AND 4.5mm DPNS)
Make an adorable baby hat in this 2-hour session -- and along the way, learn how to knit in the round and work decreases. If you've never knit a hat or worked in the round before, this is the class for you. Also a great class for those who are intimidated by double pointed needles. All you need to know is the knit stitch -- we'll teach you the rest!

LACE 101: THE MODEST LACE SHAWL
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 18 & 25, 6-8PM
COST: $45 INCLUDES THE MODEST LACE SHAWL PATTERN
Are you ready for a challenge?  Are you looking  to learn a new skill?  Lace is the most beautiful work a knitter can produce.  Start your lace knitting adventures with a triangular shawl in a traditional Shetland lace pattern,  The first session will teach you the basics of lace knitting, and get you ready for your first shawl.  The second session will focus on expanding your skills as you work the shawl project.  Skills required:  Knit, purl, increasing and decreasing.  Supplies to bring to the first class:  scrap yarn in a worsted or aran weight and a pair of 4.5mm or 5mm needles. Come and see the sample in the shop.

MITRED SQUARE BABY BLANKET
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 6-8PM
COST: $20
The Mitred Square is a basis for a one-of-a-kind baby blanket; it's also great way to use up leftovers, and a fun way to learn some new skills.  Worked in small squares, it's a great car project for your next roadtrip.  Suitable for newer knitters, it's an ideal next step after scarves. 

EXPERT TIPS
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 6-8PM OR
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 6-8PM
COST: $20
Confused about cast-ons? Baffled by bind offs?  Unsure about increasing and decreasing? This 2-hour session will provide an variety of techniques for each, discussing which technique is best for which situation. Using the right technique can make your knitting easier, and make the finish product look better! Suitable for knitters of all levels. Techniques will include: long tail cast-on, provisional cast-on, Judy's Magic cast-on; Russian Lace bind-offs, the sewn bind- off, the new Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off; invisible, visible and directional increases and decreases.  We'll answer all those tricky questions like what M1 is, and what it means to bind off in pattern.  

ENTRELAC 101
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 4 & 11, 6-8PM
COST: $45 INCLUDES PATTERN
Now that you've mastered knits and purls, and made a few scarves, why not try something new? Learn this most mysterious and wondrous of knitterly arts. We'll demystify Entrelac and get your started on a beautiful and unusual scarf project. Bring some scrap yarn - worsted weight or heavier --and needles to match to the first class. Suitable for knitters with some experience.

QUICK TOE-UP SOCKS
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 17 & 24, 6-8PM OR
FRIDAYS, NOVEMBER 5 & 12, 6-8PM
COST: $52 includes 3.75mm double pointed needles.  Students must buy 250 yards worsted weight yarn.
Working your socks toe-up is a great way to check fit and use up all your yarn - no leftovers! These quick to knit toe up socks will employ the Easy Toe and Short Row Heel.

MAGIC LOOP & TWO CIRCULARS: OPTIONS FOR SOCKS, HATS & MITTS
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 6-8PM
COST: $20
There are three ways to knit in the round: on double-pointed needles, on magic loop, and with two circular needles.  This class will demonstrate the three techniques, and show you how to easily convert projects patterns from one style to another.  We'll share tips & techniques for knitting in the round on any style of needles, and for any project. Suitable for knitters of all levels.

FINISHING TECHNIQUES
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 6-8PM OR
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 6-8PM
COST: $20
You've knitted the sweater - now it's time to put it together. We'll teach various seaming techniques, picking up stitches for necklines and buttonbands, working buttonholes, and weaving in ends. We'll also discuss blocking and care of knitwear. Bring your unassembled projects if you have some, or just come to learn.

PATTERN READING
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 6-8PM OR
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 6-8PM
COST: $20
This session teaches you how to read and fully understand patterns.  We will demystify the schematic, and commonly used abbreviations and conventions.  We'll teach you how to understand garment sizing, and address common problem areas like "reversing shapings" and "AT THE SAME TIME".  Suitable for knitters of all levels.

ALTERING PATTERNS
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 6-8PM
COST: $20
Found the perfect pattern but can't find a yarn that matches gauge?  Want to change the size of a pattern?  Need shorter sleeves, or a longer body, or a different neckline?  We'll teach you how to alter a pattern -- whether for a different gauge, or to change the fit or style.  Bring pencil, paper, a calculator and the pattern you want to alter.  Suitable for newer and experienced knitters alike.

HEIRLOOM BABY BONNET: YOUR FIRST KNITTING PROJECT
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 8 & 15, 6-8PM
COST: $40
Ideal as a first project for a new knitter, this gorgeous baby bonnet project provides a fun way to learn some new skills: increasing, decreasing and sewing up. We'll also teach you how to read a pattern. The finished project is a wonderful gift for a new baby. Participants only need to know how to knit - we'll teach the rest! 

DESIGN YOUR OWN CUSTOM FIT SOCKS
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 6-8PM
COST: $20
Liberate yourself from pattern books! Learn how to create a top-down or toe-up sock pattern for any yarn, and for any foot, and how to make your own design customizations like pattern stitches and colourwork.  For knitters who have worked at least one pair of socks.  Bring a 5 by 5 inch swatch of the yarn you want to work with. 

MITTS 101
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAYS, OCTOBR 12 & 19, 6-8PM
COST: $40
Mittens are not only a key winter wardrobe item, and a great gift, but they're also a terrific way to learn some new knitting skills. This class takes you through a mini training mitten, and then teaches you how to size that up to fit any hand, with any yarn.  Ideal for knitters who are ready to tackle knitting in the round for the first time.

LOG CABIN KNITTING
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 10-NOON
COST: $20
Log cabin knitting is an easy, quick way to build beautiful blankets. Learn this simple and attractive method by starting your own blanket - make it as big or small as you'd like! Suitable for beginners. Students should bring worsted weight yarn in several colours and appropriate circular needles.

FINGERLESS MITTS
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSON, 4 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAYS, NOVEMBER 19 & 26, 6-8PM
COST: $42 INCLUDES PATTERN
Fingerless mitts are easy to knit and perfect to wear while biking, on chilly nights or in that over-air-conditioned office! Work up these worsted weight mitts in a soft, fun yarn and you'll get lots of wear out of them. You'll learn how to use double pointed needles, knit in the round, increase and pick up stitches. A great second project for an adventurous beginner - all you need to know is how to cast on and knit!

KNIT A BABY SWEATER
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 19 & 26, 10-NOON
COST: $40 PLUS MATERIALS (required materials: 4.5mm 16" circular needle, 4.5mm DPNs, 250 yds worsted weight yarn)
Learn to knit a top- down raglan cardigan in one piece, with no seams to sew! This is a great way to learn knitting in the round, how to use double pointed needles, how to use markers, follow a pattern, and basic sweater construction. A great baby shower gift!

LEARN CONTINENTAL KNITTING
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 6-8PM OR
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 6-8PM OR
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 6-8PM
COST: $20 PLUS MATERIALS (yarn and needles of student's choice - worsted weight is suggested)
Want to learn to knit faster? Continental knitting is the way to go! This method involves holding the yarn in your left hand and "picking"  the yarn instead of "throwing" it. Some knowledge of knitting and purling is strongly encouraged but not essential.

FAIR ISLE HAT
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 1 & 8, 6-8PM
COST: $40 (students must bring or purchase 2 colours worsted weight wool, 5 mm circular needles and 5mm double pointed needles)
Time to tackle stranded knitting! Learn the basics of two-colour stranded knitting ("fair isle") with a sampler hat knit in the round. Two-handed and one- handed techniques will be covered, as well as weaving vs. floats and following a colourwork chart. See fabulous patterns emerge before your eyes! Skills required: cast on, knit, purl, cast off. Previous colourwork experience not needed, but knitting in the round is an asset! 

LEARN TO KNIT A HAT
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU OR DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 15 & 22, 10-NOON
COST: $80 INCLUDES MATERIALS (includes one skein of wool, one printed pattern, one bamboo circular needle, and one set of bamboo double pointed needles)
Ready to branch out from rectangles? In this class you will learn how to knit with circular needles and double pointed needles, how to decrease stitches, and how to follow a pattern. A great project to have in your knitting repetoire!

LEARN NEEDLE FELTING
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 10-NOON
COST: $65 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS
(HANDDYED ROVING, FELTING MAT, NEEDLE FELTING TOOL and more!)
Dry felting just keeps getting better, as the tools become safer and new techniques are discovered. We will start with making a ball or a bead and progress to more advanced techniques with fluff.

LEARN TO DROP SPINDLE
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 24 & 31, 10-NOON
COST: $65 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS (HANDDYED ROVING & DROP SPINDLE)
Spinning is all the rage - so why not create your own unique handspun yarn using a drop spindle? Learn about different types of wool and other fibres, a bit about yarn structures, and of course get lots of practice making your very own yarn. Plying and setting will also be covered. No experience necessary!

CROCHET PROJECT CLASS
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 3 & 10, 10-NOON
COST: $40
The same idea as our popular Project Class, only for your crochet projects! Perfect for that next step. Bring any project and learn all the skills you need to get through it - increasing and decreasing, reading patterns and charts, and much more! Suitable for all levels, or for knitters who have some crochet finishing to do!

CHUNKY MITTENS
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN OR LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, NOVEMBER 14 & 21, 10-NOON OR
FRIDAYS, DECEMBER 10 & 17, 6-8PM
COST: $85 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS (2 SKEINS BULKY WOOL, WOODEN DPNS, AND PATTERN)
One of our favourite classes!  you won't believe how fast these mittens knit up!  You will walk out of the second class with your mittens all done! It's a great class to learn how to use double pointed needles, how to increase, decrease, and work in the round.  

PRIVATE LESSONS
INSTRUCTOR: NATALIE SELLES
COST: $15 PER HOUR
Need a little one-on-one time? Natalie is available for all your knitting needs! Bring in whatever you need help on and she'll get you back on track. Natalie is available during store hours from Tuesday through Sunday - just give us a call to set up a session!