Crochet Blanket Sampler

Do you want to expand on your crochet stitch knowledge? Crochet can either be traditional, like granny squares or more modern , like the fun and funky  crochet items you have been seeing in every fashion magazine.  There are many options to designing your crocheted afghan.  Join Pam Grushkin as she teaches you how to combine new stitch techniques in a blanket that is sure to become a family heirloom.   The stitches you learn will enable you to take your crochet to a whole new level.

Fair Isle Mittens

For the adventuresome knitter; join Laura Ely, our “mitten maven”, as she guides you through a provisional cast on, picot edging, and chart reading to create these lightweight, yet warm, fair isle mittens. Sure to be the envy of everyone! Must be comfortable knitting on double pointed needles. click here for photo

Magic Loop Socks

With Pam Grushkin

EZ's Baby Surprise Jacket

In this workshop Lynn Wilson will teach you how to knit Elizabeth Zimmerman's clever one-piece Baby Surprise Jacket. When Elizabeth created this baby sweater she called it The Surprise Jacket because, in her own words, "it looks like nothing on earth when you have finished knitting it. Sew up two seams, and you find you have the nicest little garter-stitch baby-sweater or adult mind boggler." You will knit this fascinating design and solve the mystery of how it actually becomes a sweater.  click here for photo

Slip Stitch Sampler Class

Slip-stitch knitting uses both color and texture to create beautiful patterns that are quick and easy to work. In this fun class, Lynn Wilson will cover both solid and multi-colored patterns by knitting a Slip-Stitch Sampler Scarf/Pillow.  click here for photo

Basic Mittens

Learn to knit a basic mitten with Laura Ely. Laura shows you how to knit a thumb gusset, knit on double pointed needles. click here for photo

Fingerless Gloves

Fingerless gloves are a fun way to learn to knit in the round.  In this workshop Lynn Wilson will introduce you to knitting in the round using double-pointed needles and introduce you to the wonderful world of knitting cables.  You will learn how to read written cable instructions and well as how to read charted cable instructions. click here for photo

Icelandic Sweater

In this workshop Lynn Wilson will introduce students to two-handed, two-color knitting in the round, using both circular and double-pointed needles. “American” or “English” style knitters will learn to work “Continental” style, and “Continental” style knitters will learn to work “American” or “English” style. Students will then be able to carry one color in each hand as they knit this nearly seamless sweater.  Skills taught include the two knitting methods, 2-handed-2-color knitting, and Kitchener Stitch (for underarm seams).  click here for photo

Beaded Knitted Bracelet

Students will learn how to knit with colored wire and will add beads to create a one-of-a-kind knitted beaded bracelet. Students will be able to choose from a selection of colored wire as well as an assortment of semi-precious beads and pearls for purchase.

Instructor: Regina Moss click here for photo

Pattern Customization

Join Gwen Bortner for her Pattern Customization class. She will teach you how to convert a pattern to a new yarn/gauge. The class will address dealing with pattern multiples, stitch versus row gauge, etc.

Lady Jane Bags (The Mini, The Mama, The Mac Daddy and the Mac Daddy Jr.)

The Lady Jane Mini-Purse has grown up into 3 related styles! Jane Elliott will teach you shaping techniques, no-sew construction, and a variety of cables and crossings as you make your choice of bag. Each is a lot of fun, very functional, and a real conversation piece. click here for photo

Mitered Squares Scarf                           

Pam Grushkin will teach you how to knit mitered squares with different colors of Koigu yarn in this basic scarf pattern.  click here for photo

Lace 101                            

Afraid of lace and lace weight yarn? Let Danni Conway show you there’s nothing to be afraid of. You will learn the ins and outs of working with lace weight yarn and basic lace techniques while knitting a beautiful lace scarf. click here for photo

Beaded Knitted Bracelet

Students will learn how to knit with colored wire and will add beads to create a one-of-a-kind knitted beaded bracelet. Students will be able to choose from a selection of colored wire as well as an assortment of semi-precious beads and pearls for purchase.

Instructor: Regina Moss click here for photo

Even Cooler Socks! with Lucy Neatby

Yet more advanced sock techniques for happy sock knitters! An in-depth look at Tubular sock edges (both cast on and bound off) for single and double ribs and two methods for working them easily. For decorative effects we have Striped Quilting heel flap stitch, Twined Crochet Bind-Off and Flying Swallows stitch pattern. Facings for top-down and toe-up situations. Short-row toes (for the no-graft sock) and Sideways Garter Stitch bands for no-swatch sock sizing. click here for photo

Instructor: Lucy Neatby

Intarsia Explored with Lucy Neatby

An exploration of intarsia. We’ll explore pre-knitting planning and preparation; the key to serene working. Pattern analysis, identifying easy or challenging intarsia, and design considerations. Use and simplification of charts. Preparing a symbol, shade and information card. Hints for yarn management. Tackling tangles, the use of measured lengths of yarn and bobbins versus yarn butterflies. Darning in, tricks and tips including a balanced approach to knitting-in ends. Handling awkward shapes and beginning with a single stitch. The causes of ragged and unhappy stitches. Handling horizontal colour jumps without needing to plan ahead . Adding that little extra to your intarsia; blending yarn textures and colours, fancy stitch patterns, stranded knitting, cables, stripes and use of variegated yarns.

Intermediate upwards; some small amount of intarsia experience would be valuable. click here for photo

Instructor: Lucy Neatby

Dabble Into Double with Lucy Neatby

Make a voyage of discovery to achieve a deeper understanding of your knitting! Try a variety of types of Double Knitting to produce two-layer fabrics. Starting with tubular knitting on straight needles, open and condensed bind-off methods and the magnificent double-knit pocket trick. Using two yarns we will introduce positive/negative DK color patterning techniques and quilting for added texture and warmth. click here for photo

Instructor: Lucy Neatby