Knitting Classes
Intro to Hat Knitting
Join us for this advanced beginner class. We will knit our way through the Bankhead, designed by Susie Gourlay. Skills you will learn in this class include knitting in the round, decreasing, knitting through the back loop, and pattern reading.
Dates: October 21 & 28 7-9pm
Class fee: $50 (materials not included)
Materials: Approximately 200m of worsted weight yarn
US 7/4.5mm 16" circular and DPN
or
US 7/4.5mm 32" or longer for magic loop
Tapestry needle
Class Instructor: Nicole
· Call or come in to register. Payment must be received to reserve your spot.
**If you choose to back out of a class, you must do so 48 hours prior to the class start date to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be given once the class has started.
Intro to Magic Loop
Have you wanted to learn magic loop? Join us for this one evening tutorial of learning magic loop.
Dates: October 23 7-9pm
Class fee: $25
Materials: Approximately 200m of worsted weight yarn
US 7/4.5mm 32" or longer
Class Instructor: Nicole
· Call or come in to register. Payment must be received to reserve your spot.
**If you choose to back out of a class, you must do so 48 hours prior to the class start date to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be given once the class has started.
November 2019
Newfoundland Mittens
Join us for this class learning the traditional mitten pattern from Eastern Canada. This class is designed for advanced beginners. We will focus on learning mitten construction, knitting in the round, and learning this quick and addictive slipped stitch pattern.
If you are interested in learning to knit basic mittens, feel free to still sign up for the class!
Dates: November 5, 12, 19 7-9pm
Class fee: $75 (materials not included)
Materials: 2 skeins of 200m each of worsted weight yarn in contrasting colours
US 7/4.5mm DPN
or
US 7/4.5mm 32" or longer for magic loop
Tapestry needle
Class Instructor: Nicole
· Call or come in to register. Payment must be received to reserve your spot.
**If you choose to back out of a class, you must do so 48 hours prior to the class start date to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be given once the class has started.
There are many methods to knitting socks. Finding the right one that works for you will keep you a happy knitter which in turn keeps the dreaded Second Sock Syndrome at bay.
In this class we are going to learn how to knit socks from the toe up which means you can try on your socks as you go or use up that whole skein of special yarn (or handspun). We will quickly go over sock anatomy, measurements, sizing and designing. We will discuss a couple different approaches to starting the toe so you find what works best for you. Our focus will be the Fleegle Heel as it is a good fit, easy to customize and it will take all the fear out of a heel turn but we will touch on other heel choices. We will end by casting off using Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy bind off.
Feel free to use double pointed needles, magic loop or 9” circular’s in this class and we suggest finding a fun yarn that will keep you and your needles happy. (Dye for Ewe self-striping, Cog Yarns & West Yorkshire Spinners sock yarn are great examples)
Dates: November 7, 14, 21, 28 7-9pm
Class fee: $100 (materials not included)
Materials: Approximately 400m of fingering weight yarn
US 1.5/2.5mm DPN, 9" circular, or 32" circular for magic loop
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Class Instructor: Susie Gourlay
· Call or come in to register. Payment must be received to reserve your spot.
**If you choose to back out of a class, you must do so 48 hours prior to the class start date to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be given once the class has started.
January 2020
Thrummed Mittens
Want to learn to make this traditional mitten pattern and learn all about why these are some of the warmest mittens ever? Join us for this 3 week class where we learn mitten construction and how to make thrums.
Dates: January 7, 14, 21 7-9pm
Class fee: $75 (materials not included)
Materials: Approximately 200m of worsted weight yarn that is NOT superwash or acrylic
Approximately 100g of non superwash fibre
US 7/4.5mm DPN or 32" circular for magic loop
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Class Instructor: Nicole
· Call or come in to register. Payment must be received to reserve your spot.
**If you choose to back out of a class, you must do so 48 hours prior to the class start date to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be given once the class has started.
Intro to Magic Loop
Have you wanted to learn magic loop? Join us for this one evening tutorial of learning magic loop.
Dates: January 22 7-9pm
Class fee: $25
Materials: Approximately 200m of worsted weight yarn
US 7/4.5mm 32" or longer
Class Instructor: Nicole
· Call or come in to register. Payment must be received to reserve your spot.
**If you choose to back out of a class, you must do so 48 hours prior to the class start date to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be given once the class has started.
February 2020
Have you wanted to learn this timeless skill? Join us as we teach the basics of knitting. In this class you will learn how to knit, purl, increase, decrease, read patterns, cast on, and complete basic finishing work.
Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 25 7-9pm
Class fee: $100
Material Fee: Approximately $35-$40
Class Instructor: Susie Gourlay
· Call or come in to register. Payment must be received to reserve your spot.
**If you choose to back out of a class, you must do so 48 hours prior to the class start date to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be given once the class has started.