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WINTER CLASSES
LEARN TO KNIT
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 2 HOURS TOTAL
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 & 16, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 & 30, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 & 13, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 & 27, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, MARCH 6 & 13, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, MARCH 20 & 27, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, APRIL 3 & 10, 10-11AM OR
SATURDAY, APRIL 17 & 24, 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!
FIBER FUN FOR KIDS
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
90 MINUTE SESSIONS
WEDNESDAYS, 4-5:30PM
COST: $15 PER SESSION
Great fun with fiber for the younger set! Kids ages 8-14
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. Sign
up for one session or multiple ones - great for small
groups (3 per class) of crafty friends!
LEARN NEEDLE FELTING
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 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.
SOCKS 101
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAYS, JANUARY 4 & 11, 6-8PM OR
THURSDAYS, MARCH 4 & 11, 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.
CABLES 101
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 6-8PM OR
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 6-8PM
COST: $20
Intimidated by cables? Learn the knitter's dirty secret -
cables are the easiest thing in the world. We'll teach
you how to work all sorts of cables, and read both
written instructions and charts. Bring some scrap yarn
- worsted weight or heavier --and needles to match.
Suitable for novice knitters - as long as you can knit
and purl, you can cable.
PROJECT CLASS
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
4 LESSONS, 8 HOURS TOTAL
THURSDAYS, JANUARY 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-8PM
OR
MONDAYS, FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22, 6-8PM OR
TUESDAYS, MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 6-8PM OR
THURSDAYS, APRIL 1, 8, 15, 22, 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.
LEARN CONTINENTAL KNITTING
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 6-8PM OR
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 6-8PM
COST: $20 PLUS MATERIALS (yarn and needles of
students 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. Make a scarf or something more
ambitious, if you're up to the challenge or have
something specific in mind. Some knowledge of
knitting and purling is strongly encouraged but not
essential.
CHUNKY MITTENS
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, JANUARY 10 & 17, 10-NOON OR
SUNDAYS, MARCH 7 & 14, 10-NOON
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.
FAIR ISLE HAT
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAYS, JANUARY 15 & 22, 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!
OWLS SWEATER - MAKE IT A CARDIGAN!
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAYS, JANUARY 18 & 25, 6-8PM OR
MONDAYS, MARCH 29 AND APRIL 5, 6-8PM
COST: $40
The Owls Sweater by designer Kate Davies is one of
the most popular Internet projects out there, and it's a
great first sweater project for knitters looking to move
beyond the scarf. This class will guide you through
the pattern, and make sure you have all the skills to
complete it -- working in the round, short rows and
cabling. The original pattern is free on through
www.ravelry.com; please bring a print out of the
pattern to the first class. We will provide additional
pattern notes for the cardigan option. Also, please
have your yarn and needles ready for the first class, so
we can start knitting right away!. (students should
bring or buy 6mm and 6.5mm 32"- 40" circular
needles, Set of 4 6mm and 6.5mm dpns, or long
circular needle to work sleeves and 550-850 metres
chunky weight yarn)
LACE SHAWL
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 19 & 26, 6-8PM OR
TUESDAYS, APRIL 13 & 20, 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 cast on 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.
KNIT A BABY SWEATER
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, JANUARY 24 & 31, 10-NOON OR
SUNDAYS, APRIl 18 & 25, 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!
QUICK TOE-UP SOCKS
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAYS, JANUARY 29 AND FEBRUARY 5, 6-8PM
OR
FRIDAYS, APRIL 23 & 30, 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.
VAMPIRE/VALENTINE SOCKS
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 2 & 9, 6-8PM
COST: $40 PLUS MATERIALS. Students should bring
2.5 mm double pointed needles , 100g of sock weight
yarn, and your own copy of the pattern. It's free - see
link below.
Our own Kate designed the very popular Vampire
Boyfriend sock published in Knitty (http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall09/PATTvampireboyf
riend.php). This class will
teach you how to read and work the pattern - and
show you how to make customizations, like converting
them to knee socks, and working a Valentine version.
If you've never worked a patterned sock before, this is
a great way to start! Suitable for knitters with
experience working in the round, but you needn't have
tried socks.
INTRO TO WHEEL SPINNING
INSTRUCTORS: DENNY MCMILLAN
4 LESSONS, 8 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 28, 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.
ENTRELAC 101
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 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.
KNIT A BERET
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 12 & 19, 6-8PM
COST: $65 INCLUDES PATTERN AND NEEDLES
(5mm circular and double pointed)
Knit a few things and ready for the next step? Knit a
slouchy beret! In this class you'll learn how to knit in
the round on circular and double pointed needles,
follow a pattern, increase and decrease and block.
Suitable for beginners - you just need to know how to
knit! Students should bring or buy 200 yards of
worsted weight yarn.
FIXING MISTAKES
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 6-8PM OR
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 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.
FEBRUARY BABY OR LADY SWEATER
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 18 & 25, 6-8PM OR
MONDAYS, APRIL 19 & 26, 6-8PM
COST: $52 (The class includes EZ's Knitter's Almanac.
Please visit www.flintknits.com to download your own
copy of the Lady Sweater before the first
class)
Elizabeth's Zimmerman's February Baby Sweater in
her Knitter's Almanac is a great design - quick and fun
to knit, and a great way to try out some lace. A
generous knitter, Pam of Flint Knits
(www.flintknits.com) has sized it up to make a grown-
up version - the February Lady Sweater. No matter
which size you want to make, this class will teach you
everything you know how to knit this popular design.
LOG CABIN KNITTING
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 6-8PM
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.
FINISHING TECHNIQUES
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 6-8PM OR
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.
KNIT A COWL
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 6-8PM
COST: $22 INCLUDES PATTERN
Knitting in the round can be intimidating at first, but it's
easier than you think! In this short session we'll read a
pattern, cast on, and knit and purl in the round. Perfect
for beginners who are ready to make something other
than a scarf! Students should pick about 100 yards of
worsted or chunky yarn and 16" circular needles of an
appropriate size.
TOP-DOWN STRIPED SHAWLETTE
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAYS, MARCH 12 & 19, 6-8PM
COST: $42 INCLUDES PATTERN
This fun little shawl is a great introduction to the most
basic of lace stitches - the yarn over. Knit from the
neck down, it can be a little neck kerchief or a full
sized shawl! You can even use any weight of yarn.
We'll cast on, knit and purl on a circular needles, make
stripes and follow a pattern. Perfect for beginners.
Students should bring yarn and appropriately sized
circular needles.
KNIT A TEDDY BEAR
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
THURSDAYS, MARCH 18 & 25, 6-8PM
COST: $40
The best kind of friend is the one you knit yourself!
Design your own teddy bear, complete with its very
own sweater. Suitable for the adventurous beginner
or intermediate knitter. Bring various yarns and
needles to the first class.
KNIT A SHRUG
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
THURSDAYS, MARCH 19 & 26, 6-8PM
COST: $45 INCLUDES PATTERN
Want to move on from hats and scarves but
intimidated by sweaters? An easy top-down shrug is
perfect for learning all the skills you need to knit a
sweater without the commitment. Lace, cables, and
different stitch patterns can all be incorporated into this
quick-knit design. Materials required: approximately
500 yards of worsted weight yarn, 5mm circular
needles.
LEARN TO DROP SPINDLE
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, MARCH 21 & 28, 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!
PATTERN READING
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 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.
ELIZABETH ZIMMERMANN'S BABY SURPRISE
JACKET
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAYS, MARCH 30 and APRIL 6, 6-8PM
COST: $62 includes "Knitting Workshop" pattern
book
Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket is
an excellent skill building project for a newer knitter.
We'll teach you everything you need to know - reading
the pattern, increasing, decreasing, and the finishing.
It's a surprising and fun knit, and makes a great gift for
all those spring baby showers.
INTRO TO CROCHET
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
SUNDAYS, APRIL 4 & 11, 10-NOON
COST: $62 INCLUDES THE HAPPY HOOKER
BOOK
For absolute novices to crochet. In this course you will
learn the basic stitches of crochet, how to follow a
crochet pattern, and how to crochet things flat as well
as in the round. In the second class you will put your
new stitches to the test and crochet a hat!
LEARN TO KNIT A HAT
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA CHAU
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
FRIDAYS, APRIL 9 & 16, 6-8PM
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!
ALTERING PATTERNS
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 6-8PM OR
THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 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.
EXPERT TIPS
INSTRUCTOR: KATE ATHERLEY
1 LESSON, 2 HOURS TOTAL
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 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.
BEGINNER WEAVING ON THE FLOOR
LOOM
INSTRUCTOR: DENNY MCMILLAN
2 LESSONS, 4 HOURS TOTAL
COST: $100 INCLUDES WARP
Are you interested in learning to weave? We now
have a Leclerc floor loom in the shop! Learn the
basics of weaving with Denny on Wednesdays (any
time between 10 and 2). Warp yarn is included and set
up for you, so bring or buy any yarn you'd like for the
weft! Multiple colours and fibers are encouraged. Call
us to set up a session.
*Please note: you must pay the class fee
in advance to register for the class,
workshop, or studio time, either in person or
with a credit card over the phone. Classes,
workshops, and studio times are
non-refundable and non- transferable.
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