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Dorothy Akiyama |
243-3 ALL
Needle Felting and Embroidery
SAT PM
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This is a
hands-on class and No experience will be needed! We will begin practicing on
knitted swatches and fabric. Then see how this technique can be used to
embellish your knits using roving yarns, novelty yarns, bits of fabrics and
lace on knitted fabric or jersey knits. You will benefit from this
collaboration between Karen Krajzynski and Dorothy Akiyama.
Supplies: Kits will be available. These are
extra things you may want to play with. Best if all things are natural
fibers/blends. Knit swatches/fabrics, old/new sweater, vest, top you may
want to embellish--tee shirts, sweatshirts, a jean vest, knit scarf. I have
a few fleece scarves in assorted colors you can use and some assorted
novelty yarns/trim/ribbon. Whatever you want to try, bring them along; this
is the time to play and learn. Might as well work on something you want.
Also, homespun yarn, I am sure there will be venders that you can buy things
from. Now is the time to try and play, and will also teach you how to cheat
if what you want to use is not of natural fiber.Size 18 embroidery needle
and a Clover gold needle.
Materials Fee: $15.00 includes package of
felting needles, assorted colors of wool roving, and foam.
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345-2 MK
Look At It Not For What It Is, But What It Can Be
SUN AM
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Creating garments with squares, rectangles, and triangles. Simple shapes
that are used by hand knitters will be explored on the knitting machine:
yarn doodle, free lace, weaving, tuck, slip, and thread lace.
Supplies:
Paper, pencils, scissors, tape measure, ruler-or/and muslin fabric,
scissors, pins. These techniques can be done on any knitting machine.
Student Skill: Beginner to Advanced. |
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GWEN
BORTNER |
103-3 HK
Hints, Tips & Secrets for the Newer Knitter FRI PM
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As a newer knitter, do you feel like other
experienced knitters must have taken a class that you have missed? Do you
have lots of questions but are not even sure what they are or how to ask
them? Are you convinced that there must be some hints, tricks and secrets
out there in the knitting world you have yet to discover? If so, this is the
class for you. We will provide practical hints to help increase your
satisfaction with knitting, tips on ways to maximize your knitting dollar
through educated buying and a guidebook to the secret short-hand of knitting
patterns.
Student Skill: Minimal experience required.
Supplies: 1 oz of light colored worsted
weight yarn and size 8 or 9 knitting needles.
CLASS IS CLOSED |
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203-3 HK
Introduction to Sweater Design SAT AM
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What to do when a yarn speaks to you, but you
cannot find the perfect pattern? With some basic design skills and a
calculator you can write your own pattern, creating the perfect merging of
your vision into reality. This class will introduce students to the basics
of knitted pattern drafting. Topics covered include taking measurements,
garment ease, why a swatch is so important, basic rules of shaping and when
it is okay to "fudge" the numbers. At the completion of class, students will
have a basic pattern for one of two different basic styles of garment.
Student Skill: Must have previously completed at least one garment that
included shaping (armholes or neck)
Homework: Must complete a 6" x 6" swatch in
the pattern stitch and the yarn of their choice. Students should launder the
swatch in the same manner they intend on laundering the finished garment.
Supplies: Homework swatch, tape measure,
calculator.
Materials Fee: $5.00 Materials include a
variety of reusable reference tools useful for developing your own patterns.
CLASS IS CLOSED |
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204-3 HK
Diamonds of a Different Color SAT PM
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Diamonds, or more specifically argyles, are a
classic pattern. But argyles are no longer just limited to socks. We are
using the argyle pattern to provide a great introduction to intarsia and
duplicate stitch. In this class, make a simple card holder while discovering
the basics of intarsia, gaining insights on color selection and learning
tips and tricks.
Student Skill: Must be very comfortable with knit & purl and reading a basic
pattern.
Homework: With the main color, cast on 19 stitches. Knit 4 rows of garter
stitch and leave on needles.
Supplies: 3 - 1 oz balls of smooth solid
colored worsted weight yarn (wool preferred) - each a different color. Plus
5-10 yards of a 4th color of similar yarn. Size 5 needles and homework.
CLASS IS CLOSED |
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304-3 HK
Flat to Circular and Back Again SUN AM
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If you hate seams, but love stitch
dictionaries, then learn how to take patterns written row by row and convert
them to round by round. If the pattern is already charted, it can be even
easier. Learn what to do with those extra edge stitches, the importance of
stitch repeats and the secrets to selecting patterns that are easy to
convert. Students will practice converting several stitch patterns to work
circularly and convert a circular pattern to be worked flat.
Student Skill: Must be familiar with basic stitch patterning.
Homework: Select a pattern stitch of your
choice with a minimum 4 row repeat and maximum 8 row repeat and a stitch
repeat of no more than 10 sts. Work a minimum to two stitch and row repeats
in selected pattern in light colored smooth worsted weight yarn.
Supplies: A copy of the pattern selected, the
homework swatch, a minimum of 1 oz of the same yarn used in the homework and DPN or short circulars in the same size used for the homework swatch.
CLASS IS CLOSED |
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305-3 HK
Hand Dyed Solutions SUN PM
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Are those beautiful hand-dyed yarns just
waiting for the perfect project? Do the striping properties or the pools of
color create a disappointing finished product? A variety of simple
techniques and utilizing multiple yarns can provide outstanding results.
Discussion of dye repeats and basic color analysis will also enhance the
student’s understanding of methods to take that beautiful hand-dyed skein
and create an equally beautiful knitted fabric.
Student Skill: Basic knit and purl.
Supplies: At least one each of a hand-dyed
yarn, one coordinating solid and one contrasting solid of similar weights -
1 oz each; needles appropriate to yarn.
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JC
BRIAR |
211-3 HK
Disaster Recovery SAT AM
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Mistakes
happen. Fortunately, knitters have an array of techniques for dealing with
mistakes. Learn when and how to tink, drop, and frog. See how duplicate
stitch can cover over goofs in color work. And pick up tips for avoiding
mistakes in the first place.
Student Skill: Basic knitting experience required.
Supplies: Smooth, light colored, worsted
weight yarn; needles of a size appropriate to your yarn, and a spare double
pointed needle 1 or 2 sizes smaller; crochet hook; waste yarn.
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212-3 HK
Entrelac Basics SAT PM
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Entrelac
fabric looks like strips of knitting woven over and under each other, but
it’s really formed of individually knit diamonds. No sewing is required: you
join the diamonds together as you knit them. In this class, you’ll learn to
form the basic units of entrelac: base triangles, side triangles, left and
right leaning diamonds, and top triangles. You’ll also pick up tricks like
knitting back backwards, and methods for sizing and shaping entrelac fabric.
The in class project is a small swatch. The class handouts include
instructions for the hat shown on my website, which students may knit after
class.
Student Skill: Basic knitting experience required.
Supplies: Yarn in two or more contrasting
colors or textures; needles of a size appropriate for your yarn.
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312-3 HK
Multi-directional Scarves SUN AM
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Turn variegated yarn into striking scarves
with this new form of multidirectional knitting. Learn to form triangles and
diamonds from a continuous length of yarn, and to join them together without
sewing any seams or picking up any stitches. In class, students will knit swatches; after class, they can
knit scarves like these.
Student Skill: Basic knitting experience required.
Supplies:
Variegated yarn for swatching; needles of a size appropriate for your yarn;
stitch markers.
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313-3 HK
Get Twisted! SUN PM
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Cables and
other twisted knitting stitches make for some of the most captivating
knitting patterns. Though they look intricate, they are surprisingly easy to
create. Learn how while knitting samplers that you can later turn into a
drawstring tote bag. Along the way, you’ll pick up tips for reading charts,
reading your knitting, and fixing mistakes.
Student Skill: Basic knitting experience required.
Supplies: Smooth, plain, light colored,
worsted weight yarn; US size 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size needed to obtain
gauge of 20 sts = 4" measured over stockinette; cable needle (some loaners
will be available in class); stitch markers.
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JULES
CASTNER |
217-3 HK
Yarn Matchmaking SAT AM
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Learn to become a modern matchmaker for your
pattern and yarn. With a little premarital counseling, you will be able to
make the most of your trips to the yarn store and your projects will
continue to shine long after the honeymoon is over. Make the marriage work
and learn when and how to substitute different yarns and fibers for your
pattern.
Student Skill: Basic knitting experience required.
Supplies: Please bring any yarns or patterns
you have questions about to class. Also bring supplies needed for working a
gauge swatch, if desired. |
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SANDEE CHERRY |
109-3 MK
Design 101 FRI PM |
This class
will focus on taking you beyond the fear of charting. How to convert a hand
knit pattern schematic into a machine knit pattern using your gauge. Taking
a ready made sweater and charting it for the machine. Sandee will guide you
through the steps touching on gauge hints, measuring, blocking, decreasing,
armholes, neckline slopes, using hand knit yarns on the machines plus much
more. Using a computer she will show how to take knitted swatches and paint
them on sweaters so you can see what your garments will look like before you
even begin to knit. Everything you will learn in this class will save you
countless hours of knitting garments that you might not like! Techniques
are applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced. |
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236-1 MK
Tank Tops, Aprons, Golf Club Cover and Numerous Knitting Hints SAT AM |
Tank tops
are the rage. In this class learn how to knit these fun and easy tops. You
will also enjoy learning to make an apron, and golf club covers all of which
could make great gifts. Many hints that will help make your knitting much
easier and help you to use your tools more efficiently. Techniques are
applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced. |
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238-1
MK Easy Year-Round Shrugs, Boleros and Hints SAT AM |
Since
Shrugs are the rage this year, you will love how fast and easy these are to
knit. Learn how to knit looped fringe, knit-in purchased lace plus many
hints, techniques and easy embellishments. Techniques are applicable to
any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced. |
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239-1 MK
Woven Coats and Easy Jackets SAT PM |
Jackets to
go over tanks and T’s are being shown everywhere this year. You can make
these jackets short or long, what ever style and look you like. Learn easy
techniques for weaving, also how to do buttonholes and shaping while doing
weaving. Techniques are applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advance. |
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241-1
MK Garter Bar Techniques and Short Rowing in Color SAT PM |
Making
friends with your garter bar to do cables, speed ripping, seaming, weaving,
etc., you will wonder how you ever did without it plus see a preview of
Sandee’s Garter Bar CD Video. Plus, want to add color without the floats?
Short rowing in color is the answer!! These wonderful techniques will allow
you to be very creative with your garments. Techniques are applicable to
any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced. |
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337-1
MK Wrap Sweaters for all Seasons SUN AM |
Wrap sweaters and vests are this season’s hottest trend in terms of comfort,
wear-ability, and versatility for Junior’s to Women’s. Learn how to
knit this stylish wrap sweater and to do numerous trims and embellishments.
Keeping these in your closet and “what should I wear?” will never be an
issue. Techniques are applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced. |
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338-1
MK Learning the Magic Formula SUN AM |
What do
you do if you can’t get the gauge? How to convert a hand knit pattern into
a machine knit pattern using your gauge. Take a ready made sweater and
chart it for the machine, gauge hints, re-space decreases, buttonholes,
blocking, finding the proper fit, how to use the Magic Formula, taking
knitted swatches and use them to paint sweaters on your computer so you can
see what your garments will look like before you even begin to knit. Follow
along and learn as Sandee shows you the magic formula on her CD video.
Techniques are applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced. |
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339-1
MK Knitting Miscellaneous Pouch Pockets, Hoods, Socks & Pants SUN AM |
Have you
wanted to make socks and pants but were afraid, find out how easy they
really are! Also how to use any gauge and knit a hood or pocket and apply
it to any sweater or cardigan. For a totally different look, make it out of
heavier yarn on the standard gauge machine or on the bulky and the garment
becomes a wonderful jacket. Techniques are applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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245-1
MK Cut ‘N Sew Sweaters, Buttonholes & Hidden Zippers SAT PM |
Easy Cut
‘N Sew techniques for beginners or advanced knitters, how to add a zipper or
buttonholes to your cardigan. Try this simple way to put in a hidden
zipper. These can both be done on the standard gauge or bulky. Techniques
are applicable to any/all machines.
Student
Skill: beginner to advanced |
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349-1
MK Cut ‘N Sew Sweaters, Buttonholes & Hidden Zippers SUN PM |
Easy Cut
‘N Sew techniques for beginners or advanced knitters, how to add a zipper or
buttonholes to your cardigan. Try this simple way to put in a hidden
zipper. These can both be done on the standard gauge or bulky. Techniques
are applicable to any/all machines.
Student
Skill: beginner to advanced |
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SUSAN
DIRK
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318-3 HK
Felted Fair Isle Accessory Bag SUN PM
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Join Susan
and learn how to do color stranded knitting on circular needles. Knit a
striking accessory bag in a multiple of colors; knitting with only two
colors at a time for each row. Using both your left and right hands to knit,
once you get the hang of it, you will be sailing. Start with this simple
small project and experiment with colors. Take some chances and don’t worry
about mistakes; you will be felting the bag so any mistakes will be
minimized.
Student Skill: Basic knitting experience required.
Supplies: Bring
many colors of DK weight yarn that will felt easily (preferably all the same
brand of yarn) and needles two sizes larger than the needle size recommend
for your yarn.
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EDIE
ECKMAN |
101-3 HK
It’s Not Over ‘Til It’s Finished FRI PM |
If you
are unhappy with the results of your finished garments, this is the class
for you! You’ll learn steps to take -- from the moment you pick up the
needles until the sweater is worn -- to make your garment look “hand
crafted”, not “home made”. We’ll tackle planning ahead, picking up stitches,
blocking, sewing seams, weaving in ends, and other helpful hints.
Student
Skill: Advanced beginner or intermediate.
Homework: Use smooth,
light-colored worsted weight wool and appropriate needles. Leave all ends to
be woven in later. Swatch #1: Long-tail CO 14 sts. Row 1 (WS): P2, *k2, p2;
rep from * across. Row 2: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * across. Rep Rows 1 and 2
five times. Row 13: Purl. Row 14: Knit. Rep Rows 13 and 14 six times. Row 27
(WS): BO 5 sts, purl to end. Rows 28 and 30: Knit. Row 29: BO 1 st, purl to
end. Row 31: Rep Row 29. Cont in st st on 7 sts for 1” more. BO. Swatch #2:
Long-tail CO 14 sts. Work Rows 1- 13 as for Swatch #1. Rows 14, 16, 18, 20,
22, 24, and 26: Sly 1 as to purl, knit across. Row 15 and all wrong-side
rows: Purl. Row 28: BO 5 sts at beg of row, knit to end. Row 30: K1, ssk,
knit to end. Row 32: Rep Row 30. Cont in st st on 7 sts until swatch
measures same as Swatch #1. BO.
Supplies: Homework swatches, yarn and
needles used for homework, tapestry needle, scissors.
CLASS IS CLOSED |
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201-6 HK
Top Ten Tips SAT AM & PM |
Finishing is every knitter’s least favorite task, but it doesn’t have to be!
In this survey of useful techniques, learn the things that make a sweater
great. While knitting a sweater for an 18” doll, practice provisional
cast-on, short rowing, Kitchener stitch, mattress stitch, duplicate stitch,
three-needle bind-off, braiding, applied I-cord, and picking up stitches.
Also, learn about helpful tools available to knitters.
Student Skill:
Familiar with knit and purl. Advanced beginner or intermediate.
Homework:
The following homework swatches are crucial for the work we will do in
class. Please follow the instructions carefully and have the swatches
completed before you come to class. Materials needed Worsted weight yarn- 1
skein main color (MC) and small amounts each of three contrasting colors (A,
B and C), knitting needles in size needed to obtain gauge, plus 1 pair
double pointed needles one size smaller, Knitter’s Basics (scissors,
tapestry needle, tape measure, etc.)
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows=4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch
NOTE: DO NOT FINISH OFF ANY ENDS and do not carry yarn up the side in Swatch
#3. Your swatches will be a real mess. Leave them this way.
Swatch #1 (Back)With MC, CO 35 sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for .75". Work even
in st st until 5¾" from beg, end WSR. K12, turn (leaving rem sts unworked).
BO 2 sts at beg of row, p to end. Turn, k10. Put sts on holder, leaving 36"
tail. RS facing, join MC and BO next 11 sts, k to end. Turn, p12, turn, BO 2
sts, k to end. Put sts on holder, leaving 36" tail.
Swatch #2 (Right Front) With MC, CO 16 sts. Work as for swatch #1 until
4.75” from beg, end Wrong Side Row. BO 3 sts at beg of next row, 2 sts at
beg of next RS row, and 1 st at beg of following RS row. Work 3 rows st st.
Put rem 10 sts on holder, leaving 36" tail.
Swatch #3 (Left Front) With MC, CO 16 sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for .75".
Change to st st. Leaving at least a 4" tail of each color, work 2 rows each
of A, B, C and MC until piece measures 4.75" from beg, end Right Side Row.
Keeping in stripe patt, BO 3 sts at beg of next row, 2 sts at beg of next WS
row, and 1 st at beg of following wrong side row. Work 3 rows st st. Put rem
10 sts on st holder, leaving 36" tail.
Swatch #4 (One Sleeve) With CC of your choice, CO 33 sts and work in k1, p1
rib for .75". Change to st st and inc 1 st each side on 3rd and 11th rows.
Work even two rows. BO.
Swatch #5 (Surprise piece) With CC of your choice, CO 7 sts and work even in
st st for 1", end right side row. Knit 1 row. BO.
Supplies: yarn used in homework, homework swatches, tapestry needle,
scissors, stitch markers, 1 pair double-pointed needles in one size smaller
than used in homework.
CLASS IS CLOSED |
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301-3 HK
Intarsia Without Fear SUN AM |
Many
knitters avoid patterns requiring blocks of color work, fearing that the
many different looks that can be achieved with this technique are too
difficult. Not so! Intarsia and its baby cousin, duplicate stitch, will be
conquered in this hands-on class. We will learn when to choose the intarsia
method vs. fair-isle, how to avoid holes, how to handle multiple colors in a
row, and what to do with all those ends.
Student Skill: very comfortable
with knit and purl
Supplies: Several colors of smooth worsted weight yarn,
appropriate needles, tapestry needle.
CLASS IS CLOSED |
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302-3 HK
Four Fun Fabrics SUN PM |
Furry,
fun, flappy and funky - learn four unusual stitches to add pizzazz to your
knitting! See how fur stitch, cluster stitch, shirring stitch and flap
stitch can be incorporated into your projects. Not for beginning knitters.
Student Skill: Advanced beginner
Homework: Make at least 4: CO 8 sts. Knit
16 rows. Cut yarn, leaving a 5” tail. Leave sts on extra needle.
Supplies: 2
or more colors of smooth worsted weight yarn—not navy or black, appropriate
sized knitting needles, cable needle, home work swatches.
CLASS IS CLOSED |
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Sarah Etchison |
228-1 MK Lace Knitting SAT PM |
Lace is
one of the most beautiful and underused stitches on the knitting machine.
Learn how to knit various types of lace. How to short row in lace pattern.
Learn how to use that lace carriage that you’ve been wondering about.
Techniques applicable to any/all knitting machines with lace
carriage/attachment
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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232-1
MK Creating Socks on a double bed SAT AM |
Socks
are all the rage these days. Learn to create seamless socks using your
double bed knitting machine. Techniques apply to all double bed machines and
machines with ribber attachment.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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237-1
MK Taking the mystery out of the ribber: The ribber is not just for welts
SAT AM |
Do you
own a ribber, but are afraid to use it? Been thinking about getting one, are
you curious about what it can be used for? Learn to set up the ribber
appropriately and to adjust it for the best stitch quality. Learn the basics
of the ribber, 1x1 rib, 2x2 rib, full needle rib. Learn to combine punch
cards/electronics to create beautiful fabrics. Techniques apply to all
double bed machines and machines with ribber attachment.
Student Skill:
beginner to advanced |
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332-1
MK Taking the mystery out of the ribber: The ribber is not just for welts
SUN AM |
Do you
own a ribber, but are afraid to use it? Been thinking about getting one, are
you curious about what it can be used for? Learn to set up the ribber
appropriately and to adjust it for the best stitch quality. Learn the basics
of the ribber, 1x1 rib, 2x2 rib, full needle rib. Learn to combine punch
cards/electronics to create beautiful fabrics. Techniques apply to all
double bed machines and machines with ribber attachment.
Student Skill:
beginner to advanced |
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335-1
MK Creating Socks on a double bed SUN PM |
Socks
are all the rage these days. Learn to create seamless socks using your
double bed knitting machine. Techniques apply to all double bed machines and
machines with ribber attachment.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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342-1
MK Lace Knitting SUN PM |
Lace is
one of the most beautiful and underused stitches on the knitting machine.
Learn how to knit various types of lace. How to short row in lace pattern.
Learn how to use that lace carriage that you’ve been wondering about.
Techniques applicable to any/all knitting machines with lace
carriage/attachment
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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DARLA
FANTON |
105-3 CR
Introduction to Tunisian Crochet FRI PM
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Tunisian Crochet or Afghan stitch is enjoying renewed popularity. Learn the
basic Tunisian stitches, including knit and purl, two methods for working
cross stitch designs on a Tunisian base as well as Tunisian Intarsia where
you will work in a graphed pattern, changing colors as you go.
Student
Skill: Novice – knowing how to crochet a chain is a plus, but is not
required.
Supplies: 3 oz. white, small amounts pink or red, 2 shades green
and 2 shades desired flower color of smooth worsted weight yarn, scissors,
tapestry needle.
Material Fee: $7.00 for color handout and Tunisian crochet
hook. |
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207-3 CR
Tunisian Entrelac In the Round SAT AM
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Tunisian Entrelac creates a fun patchwork-look fabric but requires NO
sewing! As a plus you can even use a regular crochet hook instead of a long
Tunisian hook. Create a small bowl as you learn to work entrelac diamonds
and triangles. Although it looks complex, it is really quite easy! Tunisian
creates a sturdy fabric allowing your bowl to stand on its own as is, or
make it oversize and felt it at home for a different look. Warning –
entrelac is addictive and so is felting. Put them together in one project
and you may not be able to stop!
Student Skill: Must be comfortable with
Tunisian Simple Stitch (also called afghan stitch)
Homework: Review Tunisian
Simple Stitch if it has been some time since you used it.
Supplies: Student
Must Bring: 3 to 5 solid colors of worsted weight yarn (if planning to felt
project, yarn must be hand-wash wool); crochet hook assortment H - N (5 mm
-10mm); tapestry needle; scissors. Optional - colored pencils or markers
Material Fee: $3 for color handout. |
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208-3 CR
Knit & Purl with Your Crochet Hook SAT PM
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Yes, you
can create a “knit look” fabric with a crochet hook. Whether you are
struggling to master “two sticks and a string” or are just looking for
something new to try, Tunisian Crochet is a fun alternative. Often called
the bridge between knit and crochet, this “one stick” method can take on
many knit-like effects. Learn how to create a solid knit/purl fabric or a
more open “knit” lace look-alike fabric plus tips on converting knit
patterns to Tunisian crochet.
Student Skill: Novice – knowing how to crochet
a chain is a plus, but is not required.
Supplies: Small
amounts double knitting or sport weight yarn (no dark colors please),
locking stitch marker or safety pin, scissors, tapestry needle. Optional –
if you would like to start a scarf in class bring 150 gms double knitting or
sport weight yarn.
Material Fee: $5.00 for color handout and Tunisian
crochet hook. |
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308-3 CR
Tunisian Crochet Loop-de-loop Bracelet SUN AM
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Here we
go loop-de-loop! Learn an easy variation of Tunisian crochet (worked with a
standard hook) to create this beaded bracelet with lots of sparkle and
movement. Using tri-beads pre-strung on sport weight thread most students
should be able to finish their bracelet in class. The kit includes detailed
illustrated instructions so those who might need a little extra time can
easily finish on their own. You will see other projects worked in this
technique designed to kick-start your own creativity with beads and crochet!
Student Skill: Must know how to chain
Supplies: Sizes F – H (3.75 mm – 5 mm)
standard crochet hooks; scissors; tapestry needle
Material Fee: $15 for kit. |
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309-3 CR
Hairpin Lace – Historic Style with a Twist for Today SUN PM
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Hairpin
Lace is fun, easy and very portable as it is worked in strips. Hairpin lace
creates a graceful fabric with beautiful drape. With an appearance that can
vary dramatically depending on the fiber used, it offers wonderful
opportunities for "stand alone" projects or unique "trimming" to other
projects. Come and explore some of the many uses and looks to this historic
form of crochet.
Student Skill: Must be comfortable with single crochet
Supplies: small amounts 2 colors of worsted weight yarn for practice; F
(3.75 mm), H (5mm) crochet hooks; adjustable Hairpin Lace tool (Clover #3104
recommended); several locking stitch markers or safety pins. Optional – to
begin scarf in class bring 70 yds Color A (center) and 140 yds Color B
(border) medium weight novelty yarns of your choice.
Material Fee: $2 for
handouts; $17 if instructor provides the Clover Hairpin Lace tool. |
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MARGARET HEATHMAN |
107-3 HK
Creative Cast Ons FRI PM |
Increase
your knitting skills at the starting point! This workshop will show you how
to cast on for different projects in a variety of ways. Learn why some cast-ons
are better for a project, why some will save you time now and in the future,
how to make your cast on and your bind off look the same, and learn a trick
or two to make that first row easier to knit.
Student Skill: Should be able
to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off without assistance.
Supplies: One skein
light-to-medium colored worsted weight yarn, several yards of a second color
of the same yarn, size 8 knitting needles, size G, H, or J crochet hook, and
a pen/pencil for taking notes.
Material Fees: $2.00 Handout.
CLASS IS CLOSED |
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209-3 HK
All Knit – No Purl Laced Edge Shawl SAT AM
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Show off
your yarns by knitting this beautiful all-knit, lace-edged triangular shawl.
This shawl can be knit to any size - from a scarf to an extra large shawl -
based on the amount of yarn you have available. The lace edging is knitted
on as you go, making finishing a breeze. Knit two and you have a poncho!
This class teaches beginning lace knitting techniques. Instructor will
demonstrate how to properly block and finish the shawl for best results.
Student Skill: Students must know how to cast on, knit, and bind off without
assistance.
Supplies: 100% worsted weight wool yarn in a light to medium
color. The yarn should be divided into two balls. (For a mini-sample shawl,
you will need a minimum of 1 oz in each ball. If you wish to begin a
full-sized shawl, you will need a minimum of 240 yards in each ball.)
Knitting needles size 11 (long straight needles OR 24" circular needles),
scissors, tapestry (yarn) needle, sticky notes, pen/pencil and paper for
note taking.
Material Fees: $5.00 for pattern. |
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210-3 All
Creativity – The Fountain of Youth SAT PM |
You can
be creative! You can be more creative! You can be creative with fiber! You
can have creativity oozing from your pores every time you work with fiber!
Come and learn to use your creative side. Whether you knit, crochet,
needle-felt, weave, or spin, whether you are a beginner or an expert in your
chosen fiber medium, this workshop will take you to the next level in your
work. You will learn: where creative ideas are born; what you need to know
to execute your designs; how to think creatively every day; and, how to stay
young through creativity. And, you will learn the Great Secret that all
creative people know.
Student Skill: All levels from beginning through
advanced.
Supplies: A leaf, a stone, several sticks or twigs, the tools of
your fiber medium (knitting needles, crochet hooks, drop spindles/spinning
wheels, weavettes, felting needles), pieces/balls of yarn in various
lengths, bits of fiber, beads (optional), a soft plastic bottle or container
that would normally go in the recycle bin (clean), a clean
wrapper/package/box from a food product. Most important: Participants should
bring a notebook with pen/pencil/colored pencils/crayons or whatever is your
chosen writing implement to record the ideas in the workshop.
Material Fees:
$5.00 class creativity supplies, extra supplies to enhance students'
supplies. |
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310-3 HK
The Round World of Entrelac Knitting SUN AM
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You have
made beautiful entrelac scarves and shawls. Now take your skills to the next
level and learn to do entrelac in the round! Caps, sweaters, bun covers, and
tote bags are all within your grasp when you learn the simple differences
between flat and round entrelac knitting.
Student Skill: Should be familiar
with flat entrelac knitting and be comfortable using double-pointed needles.
Homework: Using double-pointed needles, loosely
cast on 30 sts. Join, being careful not to twist stitches. Work in K1,P1
ribbing for 4 rows. Do not bind off. Bring swatch to class with yarn,
knitting needles, and remaining supplies listed.
Supplies: Circular and double-pointed knitting needles size 8. Two balls of
solid-colored, worsted weight yarn in contrasting light-to-medium colors
(for example, white and pink, cream and orange, blue and red, etc).
Material
Fees: $6.00 For handouts and patterns.
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311-3 HK
Flower Power Socks! SUN PM
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Why
start socks from the cuff or the toe when you can start in the middle and
knit a garden along the way? When you knit these fun and festive socks, you
will learn slip stitch in the round, the crocheted provisional cast on, and
a whole new dimension of sock knitting.
Student Skill: This is an
intermediate sock knitting class. Students should be able to cast on, knit,
purl, and bind off without assistance, be comfortable working with
double-pointed needles, and have already knit a basic sock.
Supplies: 5 to 6
skeins of sport weight yarn, each a different color (suggested yarns: Dale
of Norway Falk, Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport), with 75 to 100 yards per
skein; 2 sets (4 each) of size 4 (size 3 for loose knitters) double-pointed
needles; one knitting needle size 7; crochet hook size C, D, or E;
pen/pencil for taking notes.
Material Fee: $2.00 For handouts. |
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H.
MORGAN HICKS |
110-3 ALL PC DAK Shape to Stitch – Stitch to Shape, “A Star
is Born” FRI PM
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Based on
the recently published articles in KnitWORDS, DesignaKnit expert, Morgan
Hicks, inspires you to use the heart and soul of DesignaKnit to form
virtually any Shape, create complementary Stitch Designs especially for that
shape, and bring them together in Interactive mode, including printed charts
and other stitching guides. This hands-on workshop is perfect for machine
and hand knitters, crocheters, needle pointers, or cross-stitchers.
Student
Skill: Familiar with DesignaKnit & simple paint program commands.
Supplies:
Windows Laptop with CD drive, DesignaKnit (ver. 6 or 7), & Paint Shop Pro or
other paint program & extension cord.
Material fee: $15 for CD with all
related shape, design, and instruction files. |
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220-2 HK
Split-Stitch Color and Texture SAT AM |
In
demonstration of this technique, newly developed by fabric designer, Morgan
Hicks, you’ll see numerous examples and learn to make this extremely easy,
beautifully colored and textured, minimum-rolling stockinette,
non-running knit fabric. Everything you already know even if you are a rank
beginner, is sufficient for exploring this stitch design.
Student Skill:
Beginner to Advanced.
Supplies: Two or more colors of smooth worsted yarn (2 – 3- ozs. Each) Size US 8 – 11 needles.
Materials Fee: $10.00 for color
printed instructions of designs presented in class. |
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222-2 CR
Shakes and Shingles, Fish Scales and Feathers, Fringe, Flaps, and More SAT
PM
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More
than one layer, but less then 2! Inspired by the dimensional crochet of the
1930s and 1940s, this hands-on workshop will explore the crochet technique
that all the types of surfaces named above implies.
Student Skill:
Independent experienced crocheter.
Supplies: Several ounces smooth worsted
yarn, 5.0 5.5, and 6.0 mm (Boye H-J) hooks.
Materials Fee: $8 for color
printed patterns of samples shown.
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224-1 HK
& CR So Easy, Your Child, or Grandchild, Can Do It! Teaching Kids to Knit &
Crochet SAT PM |
Benefit
from the wide experience of someone who’s taught hundreds of young people
and coordinated many Fiber, Knit and Crochet camps and workshops for
children. Encourage your young ones to get started knitting and crocheting.
The rewards to the young learner are numerous: increased dexterity, longer
spans of patience and concentration, project planning and visualization,
goal setting and focus, stress dispersal and redirection, mental alertness
and math awareness. Projects children can do for themselves, and projects
which they can make to present to adults and others with pride and
confidence. “Old school” and the newest resources and materials for
knitting, crochet, and alternative, related stitching activities. Young
people’s entrepreneurship and business opportunities for the ambitious
pre-teen or teen. Learn from this motivating, inspiring and inventive
instructor about teaching the youngest learners. |
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320-2 CR
The Perfect Stitch – Knit and Crochet SUN AM |
Are you
too Tight? Too Loose? Crossed or Holey? Bring your knitting, your crochet,
and let’s fix those stitches and rows! Personalized attention and the
patient voice of experience will guide to correct your technique, smooth
your movements, increase your efficiency, perfect your stitching. Throw
knitters can become Pick Knitters in this Clinic. The Unsure may also stop
by with their Work in Progress for confirmation and assurance.
Student
Skill: Beginner to Experienced.
Supplies: Knitters, 2-3 oz. smooth worsted
yarn, and size US 8-10 needles; crocheters, 2-3 oz. smooth worsted yarn, 5.0
5.5, and 6.0 mm (Boye H-J) hooks.
Homework: Bring swatches (30 rows of 25
stitches in Stockinette stitch or other basic stitch, like garter stitch) to show your knitting or crochet concerns. |
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322-2 HK
Slip-Stitch Color – Mosaic Hand Knits SUN PM |
A simple
stitch technique we’ll learn in this workshop, and then discuss and inspire
you with the design possibilities! Color and yarn selection for unexpected
mosaics. Mosaic knit fabrics, modular mosaic knitting, mitered and
multidirectional mosaics. Mosaics in sweater design, felting and entrelac.
Mosaic textures and more. Dozens of fabric samples in demonstration.
Student
Skill: Beginner to Advanced
Supplies: Two or more colors of smooth worsted yarn (2 – 3 ozs. Each) Size US 8 – 10 needles. 2006 edition of
Mosaic Knitting by Barbara G. Walker (required for use in class).
Material
Fees: $30.00 for Mosaic Knitting if provided by instructor. |
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HELEN
KOSHAK |
231-1 MK
Unexpected Machine Knitting SAT AM |
Create
unexpected shapes on the knitting machine while using different yarns and
stitches to create unique designs that add flair to any basic shape. Using
this technique will add style and dimension to any garment. Techniques are
applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced. |
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233-1 MK
As the Row Turns SAT PM
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Use
partial knitting techniques (short rows) to create flattering garments with
stunning visual results. Create clever blocks of color while composing
impressive designs to add pizzazz to any basic shape on the knitting machine
with ease. Techniques are applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill:
beginner to advanced. |
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346-1 MK
Unexpected Machine Knitting SUN AM |
Create
unexpected shapes on the knitting machine while using different yarns and
stitches to create unique designs that add flair to any basic shape. Using
this technique will add style and dimension to any garment. Techniques are
applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced. |
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334-1 MK
As the Row Turns SUN PM |
Use
partial knitting techniques (short rows) to create flattering garments with
stunning visual results. Create clever blocks of color while composing
impressive designs to add pizzazz to any basic shape on the knitting machine
with ease. Techniques are applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill:
beginner to advanced. |
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KAREN
KRAJZYNSKI |
244-1 MK
All About Hand-Painted Yarn SAT AM
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Making the most of hand painted yarns.
Learn how to take a gorgeous skein of yarn and make sure that it looks as
nice when knitted up. Create unique fabrics working with the regular
and irregular spaced sections of color. Also learn about special
finishing techniques. Techniques are applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced.
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348-1 MK
All About Hand-Painted Yarn SUN AM |
Making the most of hand painted yarns.
Learn how to take a gorgeous skein of yarn and make sure that it looks as
nice when knitted up. Create unique fabrics working with the regular
and irregular spaced sections of color. Also learn about special
finishing techniques. Techniques are applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced.
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CAROLE KUHN |
102-3 HK
Applied Twisted I-Cord FRI PM
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This class
will show how to enhance your finished garment by applying and twisting 2
different yarns along the bottom, front, and back edges of your garment
giving the effect of a mirror image. Many of my ideas are combined along
with those of Joyce Williams. Detailed handouts will be provided.
Student Skill: Intermediate to Advanced.
Supplies: Large swatch-8” X 8” in sport weight or worsted weight. No Cotton.
5”D.P. Needles + Circular Needle in same size used in swatch Two
Coordinating yarns in same weight for I-Cord trim, approximately 50 yards of
each. |
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202-6 HK
The Horst Schultz Four-in-one Square SAT AM & PM
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In this
class we will knit the H.S. square as he designed it. Then I will teach my
version of it. Detailed handouts will be provided.
Student
Skill: Intermediate to Advanced.
Supplies: Sport weight yarn (no cotton).
Bring a set of 5 double point wooden needles in
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303-6 HK
Modular Shells SUN AM & PM
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In this
class you will learn how to knit and join a series of modular shells for
making a vest, jacket, or afghan in one piece. Detailed handouts will be
provided. A chart will also be provided showing how to knit the shells on
the diagonal with minimal cutting of the yarn.
Student Skill: Intermediate.
Supplies: Fine Gauge Yarn or Sport Weight
Yarn in two colors. Main
color should be variegated; the other color should be a coordinating solid.
Wool is preferred. No worsted weight or bulky. Double Point Needles
sized to accompany yarn, Crochet hook for retrieving lost sts., Coiless pins
to hold final sts. |
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JAN
McMAHON |
242-3 ALL
Felted Bead Necklace SAT AM
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Create a beautiful beaded necklace from dyed
wool roving! We will use both needle felting and regular felting techniques
to create your beads. Your necklace will consist of wool felted and glass
beads strung on a silk cord with a sterling silver clasp. All materials
needed to complete an entire necklace will be provided in the kit.
Supplies: Please
bring an old bath towel to class for felting.
Material
Fee: $15.00. |
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Mary Anne
Oger |
108-3 MK From Fit To Finish FRI PM |
From
measurements and deciding what size to make, swatching tips, knitting in
pattern, increase and decrease methods for which technique, and putting
together, on the knitting machine or by hand and when to do which. Blocking
and steaming made easy. Demo is on a standard gauge machine with ribber.
Technique is applicable to any/all machines.
Student
Skill: beginner to advanced |
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225-2 MK The Neck’s Best Thing SAT AM |
The
design, plan, and execution of standard and unique necklines. Topics
include yarn and stitch suitability, size and shaping, many finishing
techniques on the machine. Demo will include knitting a V-neck in pattern
stitch, finishing with a single bed neckband attached on the machine. Demo
is on a standard gauge machine. Technique is applicable to any/all
machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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226-1 MK Double Bed Stuff SAT AM |
Topics
include: Increasing and decreasing, short rowing secrets, set-up and quick
transfers between beds. Demo is on a standard gauge machine with ribber.
Technique is applicable to any/all machines.
Student
Skill: beginner to advanced. |
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227-1 MK Pattern Knitting Tips SAT PM |
Topics
include: end needle selection, increase and decrease methods for which
stitch techniques, short rowing and holding position methods. Demo is on a
standard gauge machine. Technique is applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced.
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249-1 ALL Minor Alterations Required?
SAT PM |
Something’s wrong with it but you don’t know what to do? Topics include:
lengthening or shortening options, neckline and shoulders, sleeve
alterations. Discussion of figure flattering styles, and altering for
proper fit. Discussion/Lecture only.
Student
Skill: beginner to advanced |
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325-1 MK Buttonholes in Anything,
Anywhere! SUN AM |
Demo of
single and double bed options, no sew/no finishing required technique. Demo
is on a standard gauge machine with ribber. Technique is applicable to
any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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326-1 MK For the ‘Crochet-impaired!’ SUN
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New single
bed edges and trims for beginning or finishing, all done on the machine. Use
of waste yarn, and ravel cord, Single bed edges and trims, to begin or to
finish edges, stitch to stitch or added to selvedge edges. Technique is
applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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327-1 Double Bed Stuff SUN AM |
Topics
include: Increasing and decreasing, short rowing secrets, set-up and quick
transfers between beds. Demo is on a standard gauge machine with ribber.
Technique is applicable to any/all machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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328-1 Shortrow Shortcuts SUN PM |
Partial
Knitting with Holding Position. Techniques: using short row for shaping
underarm, set-in sleeves to eliminating casting off in steps, bust darts in
pattern knitting; ravel cord method of short row when hold position doesn’t
apply. Demo is on a single bed machine. Technique is applicable to any/all
machines.
Student Skill: beginner to advanced |
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330-1 MK Sexy Skirts SUN PM |
Tiered
skirts, gored skirts, vertical ruffles, horizontal ruffles, lace technique,
etc. Discussion of figure-fit, length and shape to fit and suit your shape.
Demo is on a single bed standard gauge machine.
Student
Skill: beginner to advanced |
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Bonnie
Pierce |
213-3
CR Freeform Fiber Fantasy SAT AM
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You’ve
seen the ultimate freeform yarn shopping bag at previous Expos. Now join
Bonnie as you begin to build your own fantasy freeform creation. Make a
freeform scrumble that can be the beginning of a wonderful shopping bag.
Learn tips and tricks to crochet, color do’s and don’ts, and a variety of
stitches and motifs; including zigzag, 2 color Tunisian, surface crochet,
spiral and bullions.
Student Skill: Beginner to Advanced. Students should know how to
Single and Double Crochet.
Supplies: Size F and Size G Crochet Hooks, Tapestry Needles, Scissors.
Materials Fee: $10.00 in class fee ($5.00 for pattern and $5.00 for
yarn kit). |
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214-3 CR
Key Card Purse SAT PM
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Need a
small purse to hold your key card, driver’s license and a credit card for
those nights on the town? Learn to crochet an elegant key card purse.
The Tunisian Crochet purse is accented with a knitted ruffle for a unique
edging. You will learn the Tunisian stitch as part of this class.
Student Skill: Students should know how to knit a garter stitch.
Supplies: Students need to bring Size G hook, Size F hook, 2 double point
needles (of set of 4) size 6 or 8 or a size you are comfortable with. 1
rubber band. 1 oz light worsted weight yarn such as Noro Aurora.
1 oz Kid Mohair. Tapestry Needle, Scissors.
Material Fee: $5.00 in class fee for
original pattern. |
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314-6
CR Japanese Mesh Freeform Handbag SUN AM & PM
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A wise
woman once said “You can never have too many handbags!” In this class you
will learn to make a Japanese Mesh Freeform Handbag. We will learn to
create a selection of leaves, flowers and accent stitches, including Tambour
crochet, Tunisian crochet, Bullion, Spirals, Surface Crochet and Crab
Stitch.
Student Skill: Students should know how to Single and Double Crochet. Completion of Freeform Fiber Fantasy class is
helpful.
Supplies:
Size F and G crochet hooks, Purse frame (available from Lacis.com), 5 to 10
coordinating yarns in a variety of textures. (Supplementary accent
yarns will be for sale in class at $1.00 per 5 yard skein). Tapestry
Needle, Scissors. Set of handbag handles.
Material Fees: $10.00 in class fee for
original pattern.
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NADINE RITCHEY |
221-1
PC Intro to DAK Basics SAT AM |
If you are new to Design-A
Knit, or if you are thinking about purchasing the program. This class will
get you started. This is a hands-on class so bring your lap top or just
come and take notes. Starting at the opening screen, going step by step to
designing a sweater, how to add a graphic, and using the interactive (knit
from screen) function. |
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240-1
MK Cut and Sew Necklines SAT AM |
This
method eliminates the need for shaping the neckline on the machine. This
demo will show how to use the right size neckline template, marking the
shape on the garment, machine sewing to secure the knit stitches and then
cutting your knit. The fabric is then re-hung on the machine and the
neckband is attached. Technique is applicable for all machines.
Student
Skill: beginner to advanced |
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340-1
PC Afghan Design using DAK SUN PM |
Learn how to design
personalized afghans using DAK. Step by step information on how to create a
border for an afghan and then how to place graphics and names using DAK.
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341-1
MK Double Jacquard Afghan SUN PM |
Knit the Afghan that was
designed in the Afghan Design using DAK class. Step by step instructions
of how to set up the knitting machine and ribber to knit double jacquard.
Demo will include how to use the interactive knitting function in DAK. |
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321-1
PC Intro to DAK Basics SUN AM |
If you are new to Design-A
Knit, or if you are thinking about purchasing the program. This class will
get you started. This is a hands-on class so bring your lap top or just
come and take notes. Starting at the opening screen, going step by step to
designing a sweater, how to add a graphic, and using the interactive (knit
from screen) function. |
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TERRI
SHEA |
343-6 HK Selbuvotter -
Norway's Favorite Mittens SUN AM & PM
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Hear
the story behind Norway's most beloved traditional mitten style, the
Selbuvotter, while you learn to make some for yourself. You will knit an
original two-color design based on a year's research studying old mittens
and gloves from Norway. Techniques to be covered include stranded knitting,
a stranded cuff, shaping the thumb gusset, shaping the pointed fingertip,
and working the thumb. In addition, students can examine thirty sample
mittens and gloves from Terri's book, recreated from actual antiques and
museum collections. Designing your own mittens and modifying mitten
patterns to make gloves will also be discussed.
Student Skill:
Intermediate. Students will need proficiency with double point needles, and
should be ready to knit stranded patterns in two colors.
Supplies: Two
colors of yarn and double pointed needles appropriate to the yarn.
Fingering weight yarn will make toddler size mittens, DK weight will make
adult size.
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JUDY
TAYLOR |
106-3 All Beginning Rug Hooking FRI PM
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Do
you have lots of leftover yarn around the house? (I'll wait while your
husband finishes laughing). Here is a very cool, very old answer to that
dilemma: hook a rug with your leftovers that will beautify your home and can
be handed down many generations! Traditional Rug Hooking is often done with
fabric strips, but can also be done with yarn of all weights and types! In
this class, you will learn the basics of this old craft; hooking, finishing,
cleaning and care, as well as designing your own projects.
Supplies: Yarn will be
available in class, but students are encouraged to bring at least 4 oz. of
leftover wool yarn (worsted weight is ideal) and a pair of scissors.
Materials Fee: $22.00 Each student will receive a teddy bear pattern and a
rug hook as part of the class fee.
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TATYANA TCHIEOVA |
218-3 HK Embellish While Knitting SAT
PM |
Learn
how to embellish your knitting with any small items that have holes. We’ll
try beads, buttons, small and large sequins, chains and more. Many simple
techniques will be covered. You’ll experience new ways to embellish that
you’ve never seen before.
Student
Skill: Advanced beginner.
Supplies: A ball of smooth sport weight
yarn and needles in size appropriate for the yarn.
Material Fee:
Additional class supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor
for $5.00. |
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KENNITA TULLY |
104-3
HK Meandering Cables FRI PM
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Add
movement to your knits with cables that take a life of their own across your
knits! Break away from the norm and try this freeing method of knitting.
When you create with moving cables, your knits are transformed into works of
art!
Student Skill: Intermediate to Advanced.
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn
and appropriate size needles, cable needle or double point needle 2 sizes
smaller than others.
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205-3
HK Easy Color and Texture: Slip Stitches SAT AM
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