Upcoming Workshops

besides the regular classes, here a re a couple of workshops i'm planning. please contact me at knitomatic@gmail.com if you are interested.

Dye me up, dye me down
dyeing yarn the easy, non toxic way (kool-aid)
this workshop is open to kids & moms as well as other creative types

Sock it to me!
I get it, I've finally figured out the eternal question, why knit socks on those tiny little needles when you can buy a pair of black socks at walmart for a few bucks? because they feel coming in from the taboganing in the cold to a cup of hot chocolate and a roaring file AMAZING! So this class isn't just about how to make socks, it's about sharing that nummy feeling in the pit of your belly and speading contentment to the universe.
Here's how it'll work:
- skill level is advanced beginner. you don't have to know how to make socks, but you should have a bit of experience knitting.
- skills you should be familiar with: casting on, knit & purl stitches, knitting in a k2 p2 rib, following a pattern.
- skills you'll learn/don't need to be familiar with: working in the round with double pointed needles, picking up stitches, grafting stitches, working in short rows, slipping stitches, etc.
- the group will meet once a week for an hour (sat at 10am or sun at 12pm) for 4 weeks.
week 1: cast on in the round & knit the calf
week 2: make the heel & pick up the instep
week 3: graft the toe
week 4: catch up if we're behind, start sock number 2
- we'll all be working on the same basic sock pattern with sock yarn and the corresponding bamboo double pointed needles.
- you must make the socks for yourself. how else will you know the love?
- you must work with a coloured yarn. there are lots of yarns to choose from and they all do fun, funky patterning things all by themselves.
- the cost will be $40 + tax for the instruction, needles $9 +tax, yarn ranges from $14 to $16 +tax (or if you are feeling decadent you can opt for koigu merino for $39 +tax)