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Yarn Boutique Knitting Classes June-August 2010


Due to the interest in these classes, payment will be due at signup. If you have ideas for future classes, let us know at amelia@MyYarnBoutique.com

Student Skill Level:
Beginner – You have never knitted or crocheted before.
Advanced beginner – You know how to cast-on, knit and purl, bind off and have made a scarf or two.
Intermediate – You are proficient at reading simple patterns and have done a variety of stitches.

Announcement #1) All classes have a 2 student minimum

Announcement #2) Men Wanted! We have a Men’s only class. Check out class #19.

Announcement #3) Grab a friend and take a class. One of our "Next Step" classes is perfect; you can each work on different projects while under the guidance of one of our outstanding teachers.

Announcement #4) Private lessons can be set up @ $20/hr. Call the store to make arrangements.

Announcement #5) 10% off all regular priced Materials purchased specifically for a class.

1) New Knitter – Adult: Beginner level class. You will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. You will make a scarf as you learn the process of knitting. Class limit: 4 students. Cost: $25. Needles and yarn will be provided.

(Two sessions) Class 1: Tues 6/8, 6/15 (3:00-5:00) Instructor: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl
(Two sessions) Class 2: Sat 6/12, 6/26 (2:00-4:00) Instructor: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl
(Two sessions) Class 3: Tues 6/22, 6/29 (3:00-5:00) Instructor: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl
(Two sessions) Class 4: Thur 7/22, 7/29 (3:30-5:30) Instructor: Tina Turner
(Two sessions) Class 5: Wed 8/18, 8/25 (10:30-12:30) Instructor: Tina Turner

2) Learn to Crochet: Beginner level class. Get started crocheting. You will learn how to get started with a crochet chain; from there you will learn the single, half double and double crochet stitch plus simple increases and decreases. In the class you will make a small sample piece suitable for a potholder or coaster. Class limit: 5 students. Cost: $20. Crochet hook and yarn provided.
Instructor: Nancy Vandivert

(One session) Class 1: Sun 6/6 (12:30-2:30)
(One session) Class 2: Tues 7/13 (10:30-12:30)
(One session) Class 3: Sun 8/8 (12:30-2:30)

3) Learn Continental Knitting: Intermediate. This method is done by holding the yarn in the left hand and placing the yarn in the ideal spot for picking as you knit. This class is for anyone who wants to learn the German continental method of knitting. Class limit: 5 students. Cost: $15 plus materials. You will need to bring one set of straight needles and yarn that is suitable for the size needles you bring. This class is also available by appointment. Instructor: Tina Turner

(One session) Class 1: Tues 6/1 (3:00-5:00)
(One session) Class 2: Thur 6/24 (3:30-5:30)
(One session) Class 3: Tues 7/6 (1:00-3:00)
(One session) Class 4: Tues 8/10 (1:00-3:00)
(One session) Class 5: Wed 8/25 (3:30-5:30)

4) Modular/Mitered Square Bag: Advanced Beginner. Knit a felted bag out of squares with minimal sewing. You will have a choice of making the bag by picking up stitches and knitting strips, or making it with mitered squares. Yarn: 2 colors worsted weight wool (600 yds. each). Needle: US #9 – US #11 (10” straight needle). Supplies: tapestry needle, purchased bag handle or Double point needles US #9 for I-cord handle. Class limit: 5 students. Cost: $25 plus materials.
Instructor: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl

(Three sessions) Class 1: Tues 7/6, 7/20, 8/3 (6:00-8:00)
(Three sessions) Class 2: Sat 7/31, 8/14, 8/28 (1:00-3:00)

5) My First Sweater: Advanced Beginner. You have completed enough scarves; hats and afghans and now you want to make a sweater. This class is for you. Tina will help you step by step as you complete your first sweater. If you need help picking a pattern and yarn, please come to class at least a half hour earlier. Cost: $25 plus materials. Class limit: 5 students. Instructor: Tina Turner

(Three sessions) Class 1: Wed 6/2, 6/16, 6/30 (10:30-12:30)
(Three sessions) Class 2: Tues 7/6, 7/20, 8/3 (3:30-5:30)

6) Next Step-Knitting: All levels. Move beyond the basic lessons and expand your knitting skills. You may choose your own project and we will be there to answer any questions you have along the way. You will learn such things as an alternative cast on, following a chart, grafting, decreasing and increasing, plus much more. Class limit: 5 students. Cost: $20 plus materials.

(Three sessions) Class 1: Mon 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 (10:30-12:30) Instructor: Candace

(Three sessions) Class 2: Tues 6/01, 6/15, 6/29 (12:30-2:30) Instructor: Tina
(Three sessions) Class 3: Tues 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 (1:00-3:00) Instructor: Tina
(Three sessions) Class 4: Tues 8/03, 8/17, 8/31 (1:00-3:00) Instructor: Tina

(Three sessions) Class 5: Wed 6/02, 6/16, 6/30 (3:30-5:30) Instructor: Tina
(Three sessions) Class 6: Wed 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 (3:30-5:30) Instructor: Tina
(Three sessions) Class 7: Wed 8/04, 8/11, 8/18 (3:30-5:30) Instructor: Tina

(Three sessions) Class 8: Thur 6/03, 6/10, 6/17 (3:30-5:30) Instructor: Tina
(Three sessions) Class 9: Thur 7/01, 7/08, 7/15 (3:30-5:30) Instructor: Tina
(Three sessions) Class 10: Thur 8/05, 8/12, 8/19 (3:30-5:30) Instructor: Tina

(Three sessions) Class 11: Fri 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 (10:30-12:30) Instructor: Tina
(Three sessions) Class 12: Fri 7/09, 7/16, 7/23 (10:30-12:30) Instructor: Tina
(Three sessions) Class 13: Fri 8/06, 8/13, 8/20 (10:30-12:30) Instructor: Tina

(Three sessions) Class 14: Sat 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 (10:30-12:30) Instructor: Candace
(Three sessions) Class 15: Sat 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 (10:30-12:30) Instructor: Candace
(Three sessions) Class 16: Sat 8/07. 8/14, 8/21 (10:30-12:30) Instructor: Candace

7) Next Step Crochet: Advanced beginner. Working on a crochet project and need help with different parts? This class will be perfect. Get together with other crocheters, and get assistance with your project. Class limit: 5 students. Cost $20 plus materials. Instructor: Nancy Vandivert

(Three sessions) Class 1: Sun 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 (12:30-2:30)

8) Finishing: Advanced beginner to intermediate. In this class you will learn how to work a sewn bind-off; how to use Mattress stitch to join two pieces of knit work together in both Stockinet and Garter stitches; how to join horizontal to vertical seams as for setting in a sleeve, and how to invisibly weave in ends. Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. PRE-WORK required: please bring already knitted swatches, prepared as follows:
1. Swatches with a smooth, light-colored, worsted weight yarn, cast on 20 stitches and knit 20 rows in Stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row). Make two, and bind off each when finished.
2. Swatches with a smooth, light-colored, worsted weight yarn cast on 20 stitches and knit 20 rows in Garter stitch (knit every row). Make two, and bind off each when finished.
3. With a smooth, light-colored, worsted weight yarn, cast on 20 stitches and knit 20 rows in Stockinet stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row). LEAVE THIS SWATCH ON YOUR NEEDLE..
Please also bring 2 yards of a smooth scrap yarn in a different color, a blunt, large-eyed needle (tapestry needle), tape measure and scissors. Class limit: 5 students. Cost: $15 plus materials. Instructor: Nancy Vandivert

(One session) Class 1: Tues 6/08 (10:30-12:30)
(One session) Class 2: Sun 7/18 (3:00-5:00)
(One session) Class 3: Fri 8/27 (10:30-12:30)

9) Ready, Set, Oops: Intermediate. In this class Tina will touch on numerous subjects such as how to read yarn labels, why yarn gauge is so important, how to fix mistakes in your knitting, how to read your work, how to count rows and what a twisted stitch looks like. Bring your questions with you and Tina will guide you through all those little mishaps that can happen. PRE-WORK required. You will need to bring a sample knitted with worsted weight, light colored yarn on a size 7 or 8 US needles. Cast on 24 stitches, do 2 inches of stockinet stitch (knit one row purl one row), 2 inches of 2x 2 ribbing (k2, p2), 2 inches of garter stitch (knit every row), and finish with 1 inch of stockinet stitch. Leave the sample on the needle. Do not bind off. Cost: $15. Class limit: 5 students. Instructor: Tina Turner;

(One Session) Class 1: Fri 6/04 (10:30-12:30)
(One Session) Class 2: Wed 7/21 (10:30-12:30)
(One Session) Class 3: Wed 8/04 (10:30-12:30)
(One Session) Class 4: Tues 8/24 (1:00-3:00)

10) Baby Booties-Crochet : Learn to make a cute little pair of booties for the new baby on the way.
This one session class will teach you the basics of crocheting booties. Class limit: 5 people. Cost $15 plus materials. Instructor: Nancy Vandivert.

(One session) Class 1: Sun 6/06 (3:00-5:00)
(One session) Class 2: Sun 8/22 (12:30-2:30)

11) Baby Hat-Crochet: Learn to make a cute little hat for the new baby on the way. This one session class will teach you the basics of a quick crochet hat. Class limit: 5 people. Cost $15 plus materials. Instructor: Nancy Vandivert.

(One session) Class 1: Sun 6/13 (3:00-5:00)
(One session) Class 2: Sun 8/15 (12:30-2:30)

12) Pinwheel Baby Blanket: Advanced beginner. Sick of the same old square baby blanket? Make something a little different. This round baby blanket goes quick in chunky yarn, with a small lacy border. Knit in one piece, you only sew one seam to close the circle. You will also learn about short rows in making this cute blanket. Class limit: 5 students. Cost: $25 plus materials. Instructor : Tina Turner

(Three Sessions) Class 1: Wed 6/09, 6/23, 7/07 (3:30-5:30)

13) Sock on Double point needles: Advanced beginner. Learn how to knit on double pointed needles while making an adult size sock. In this class you will knit a sock from the cuff down. This class will incorporate all the techniques needed for a sock including a stretchy cast on, heel flap, gusset and Kitchener stitch. You may choose from three different sock weights, fingering (sock), sport weight or worsted weight. Please arrive early to class in order to choose the yarn weight for your socks. For a basic sock, you will need two balls and for a lacy or longer sock three. You will also need a set of 4 or 5 dpn, in appropriate size for your yarn. Repeat sock knitters are welcome! Cost: $25 plus materials. Class limit: 5 students.

(Three sessions) Class 1: Tues 6/15, 6/29, 7/13 (5:30-7:30) Instructor: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl

(Three sessions) Class 2: Wed 7/14, 7/28, 8/11 (10:30-12:30) Instructor: Tina Turner

(Three sessions) Class 3: Fri 7/30, 8/13, 8/27 (1:00-3:00) Instructor: Tina Turner

14) Socks on Circular needles: Advanced beginner. This class will cover the techniques of working one sock using two circular needles instead of double-pointed needles, and will demonstrate the "Magic Loop" technique for knitting one sock on one circular needle. You may choose either top down or toe up. Please bring: two US size 2 24-inch circular needles, one skein of sock weight yarn in a color of your choice, and a stitch marker. If you wish to try the Magic Loop technique, please bring one US size 2 40-inch circular needle. Class limit: 6 students. Cost: $25 plus materials. Instructor: Nancy Vandivert

(Three sessions) Class 1: Sun 7/11, 7/25, 8/8 (3:00-5:00)
(Three sessions) Class 2: Thur 7/22. 8/5, 8/19 (10:30-12:30)

15) Top Down Sweater: Advanced beginner. Make a sweater without any seams. Start at the neck line and knit around and around until you get to the waist. No sewing up! Bring your own pattern or choose one of ours. If selecting one of ours please come at least a half hour early to the first class. Class limit: 5 students Cost: $25 plus materials. Instructor: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl.

(Three sessions) Class 1: Tues 6/17, 7/1, 7/15 (6:00-8:00)
(Three sessions) Class 2: Sat 7/10, 7/24, 8/7 (2:00-4:00)

16) Summer lacy sweater: Advanced beginner. Get ready for warmer weather and make this nice lacy cardigan to wear as a suit cover up, or even wear it as a nice top on a warm summer evening. Down load the free pattern from the DROPS design website. Summer Lacy Sweater Pattern Class limit. 5 students. Cost $25 plus materials. Instructor: Tina Turner

(Three sessions) Class 1: Wed 6/09, 6/23, 7/07 (10:30-12:30)
(Three sessions) Class 2: Fri 7/23, 8/06, 8/20 (1:00-3:00)

17) Duplicate your favorite sweater: Intermediate. Do you have a favorite sweater that you can’t live without? Now you can duplicate it and have another one! Class limit: 5 students. Cost:$25 plus materials. Instructor: Nancy Vandivert

(Three sessions) Class 1: Thur 6/03, 6/10, 6/17 (10:30-12:30)

18) Branching-Out Scarf: Intermediate. Learn to read a simple lace pattern. This scarf can be done in Alpaca or even Bamboo to be worn in various styles. It can be worn for warmth or to dress up an outfit.
Class limit: 5 students. Cost $20 plus materials. Instructor: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl

(Two sessions) Class 1: Tues 6/08, 6/22 (5:30-7:30)

19) Just Men-Next Step: All levels. Real men knit, so take a class where only men are allowed to attend. Choose your project and have the assistance of an instructor to help you with the tricky parts. Class limit: 5 students. Cost: $20 plus materials. Instructor: Tina Turner

(Three sessions) Class 1: Fri 6/04, 6/11, 6/18 (1:00-3:00)
(Three sessions) Class 2: Tues 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (3:30-5:30)

20) Girasole Shawl/Wrap: Advanced beginner. Have you seen the shawl by Jared Flood? It is knit in the round, so no purling and is a beautiful lace shawl. Done in fine yarn it can be a delicate lacy shawl, if you choose a heavier yarn in works great as a warm winter shawl. You are required to download the pattern. The cost is $6.50 and is available from the following web site: Girasole Shawl Class limit: 5 students. Cost: $25 plus materials. Instructor: Nancy Vandivert

(Three sessions) Class 1: Thur 7/15, 7/29, 8/12 (10:30-12:30)
(Three sessions) Class 2: Sun 8/01, 8/15, 8/29 (3:00-5:00)

21) Hemlock Ring Blanket: Advanced beginner. This afghan is also designed by Jared Flood. This is a perfect project for the beginning lace knitter. It is knit in bulky yarn, so it will go quickly. You are required to download the pattern. This is free on Ravelry.com Class limit: 5 people. Cost: $25 plus materials. Instructor: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl

(Three sessions) Class 1: Sat 6/19, 7/03, 7/17 (1:00-3:00)
(Three sessions) Class 2: Tues 7/27, 8/10, 8/24 (6:00-8:00)

22) Needle felted Flowers: Everyone. Try something new! Make a felted flower out of wool roving. These flowers are wonderful to decorate a hat, a special bag, or even to give to mom for Mothers day as a corsage.
Class limit: 5 students. Cost: $15 plus materials. Instructor: Mary Jo Marceau-Hawthorne

(One session) Class 1: Fri 6/25 (3:00-5:00)
(One session) Class 2: Thur 7/01 (10:30-12:30)
(One session) Class 3: Sun 8/22 (3:00-5:00)
(One session) Class 4: Thur 8/26 (1:00-3:00)

23) Tunisian Crochet: Advanced beginner. Learn this wonderful technique for crochet. It has a very different look than the traditional crochet and is done using a very long crochet hook. Class limit: 5 people. Cost: $15 plus materials. Instructor: Nancy Vandivert.

(One session) Class 1: Thur 6/24 (10:30-12:30)
(One session) Class 2: Fri 7/30 (10:30-12:30)

24) One Shot Technique Classes: Intermediate. These one session classes will help you gain confidence in some of the little tricks in knitting that make an item look finished. PRE-WORK required: For most of these techniques it is required to have a knitted swatch still on the needles. Use worsted weight, light colored yarn with a US 7 or 8 needle (straight or circular, depending on class). For color work classes bring 2 different yarns. Other supplies: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors. Class limit: 5 students. Cost $15 plus materials.

A) Increases/Decreases & Buttonholes: Instructor: Nancy Vandivert
(One session) Class 1: Sun 6/13 (12:30-2:30)
(One session) Class 2; Tues 8/10 (10:30-12:30)

B) Cables: Instructor: Nancy Vandivert
(One session) Class 1: Tues 6/22 (10:30-12:30)
(One session) Class 2: Thur 8/26 (10:30-12:30)
(One session) Class 3: Sun 8/29 (12:30-2:30)

C) Knitting with Beads: Instructor: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl
(One session) Class 2: Sat 7/31 (10:30-12:30)
(One session) Class 3: Sat 8/28 (10:30-12:30)



In addition to these classes, we have informal "sit n knit's" on Tues 7pm - 9pm and Thurs 7pm - 9pm. Come and join the fun.

 

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