Knit-O-Matic Classes Winter/Spring 07/08
Beginner Knitting • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: absolute beginner
Monday Jan 7 & 14, 6:30-8pm
Tuesday Feb 5 & 12, 6:30-8pm
Monday Mar 3 & 10, 6:30-8pm
Tuesday Apr 1 & 8, 6:30-8pm
Monday Apr28 & May 5, 6:30-8pm
You'll learn all the basics: how to knit, purl, put stitches on your needle (cast on), finish up (cast off), change yarn in the middle of your project, weave in your ends, and how to read the information that comes on a ball of yarn. You should be able to make a scarf in this class (but you have to do your homework, so get ready to spend a few hours of down time working on your 'assignment' in front of the TV).
• Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
• $55 + tax (includes materials).
Knit Hat Workshop • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: beginner (after scarves)
Tuesday Jan 22 & 29, 6:30-8pm
Tuesday Mar 4 & 11, 6:30-8pm
The next step after making scarves is making hats! Hats are fast, easy, are very, very satisfying! We'll teach you how to knit in the round (on those funny looking Siamese twin needles), knit on double pointed needles (the ones that look like little chop sticks), decrease stitches and read a pattern.
• Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
• You must know how to cast-on and knit for this class; knowing how to purl is an asset.
• $65 + tax (includes materials)
Knit Mitten Workshop • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: beginner (after hats)
Monday Feb 18 & 25, 6:30-8pm
Monday Mar 31 & Apr 11, 6:30-8pm
The next step after making hats is making mitts! Mitts are a lot like hats: fast, easy, satisfying, inexpensive and make great gifts! We'll teach you how to knit in the round on double pointed needles, (the ones that look like little chop sticks), decrease stitches, increase stitches, pick-up stitches and read a pattern.
• Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
• You must know how to cast-on and knit for this class; knowing how to purl is an asset.
• $55 + tax (includes materials) *receive an $11 discount if you take the hat class
Cabled Beret Workshop • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: intermediate-beginner
Monday Jan 21 & 28, 6:30-8pm
Cables are another thing in knitting that look hard but are really simple once someone shows you how it's done. In this workshop you’ll learn cabling basics, how to follow a cable pattern, how to shape a beret, and how to use both circular and double pointed needles. Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
• Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
• You must know how to cast-on, cast off, knit, purl and read a basic knitting pattern for this class.
• $80 + tax (includes materials)
Felted Ballet Slippers • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: intermediate-beginner
Tuesday Jan 8 & 15, 6:30-8:00pm
Find out why felting is so addictive! Learn how to shape a slipper and how to wet-felt in one fell swoop! You'll follow a pattern, use circular needles, increase and decrease stitches, pick up stitches, and find out why I call my washing machine “the Felter”.
• Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
• You must know how to knit, purl, cast-on & cast off for this class; knowing how to use circular needles is an asset.
• $80 + tax (includes materials)
My First Toe Up Sock • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: advanced-beginner
Tuesday Mar 18 & 25, 6:30-8pm
Socks seem hard, but they don't have to be. While you make your sock, you'll follow a pattern, use double pointed needles, increase, decrease and pick up and wrap stitches. You’ll also shape a toe without complicated grafting and turn a professional looking heel without the usual math. It doesn’t get any easier!
• Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
• You must know how to knit, purl, cast-on & off for this class; experience with double pointed needles is an asset. *$80 + tax (includes materials)
Diamond Lace Scarf • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: intermediate
Tuesday May 13 & 20, 6:30-8pm
Lace is pretty, impressive and simpler than you think! While you fashion this beautiful scarf, you’ll learn lace basics, how to follow a lace pattern and chart, and many useful tricks to bring to your next project.
• Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
• You must know how to cast-on, knit, purl and read a basic knitting pattern
• $55 + tax (includes materials)
Baby Sweater Workshop • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: intermediate
Monday Feb 4 & 11, 6:30 -8pm
An excellent way to get your sweater feet wet! In this workshop you’ll make a simple neck-down raglan cardigan that will teach you the basics of shaping a sweater, how to read a pattern, and simple finishing techniques. With this under your belt, you’ll have the courage to tackle an adult-size project!
• Class consists of 2 sessions
• $85 + tax (includes materials)
Felted Flower Workshop • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: intermediate
Monday Apr 14 &21, 6:30-8pm
Break the felting ice while making this beautiful accessory! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to shape petals, make I-cord, and how to transform this floral beauty (through wet-felting) into a beautiful, brooch, hat pin, or purse decoration.
• You must know how to knit, purl, cast on and off.
• $50 + tax (includes materials)
Knitted Toy Workshop
Skill Level: beginner/intermediate
Tuesday Apr 29 & May 6; 6:30-8pm
Make an adorable stuffed animal for your child or grandchild while learning the basics of shaping (increasing and decreasing) and the techniques of finishing (esp. top stitching). An excellent way to make two birds with one stone!
You should know how to knit, purl, cast on and off.
$55 + tax (includes materials)
Beginner Crochet • Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: absolute beginner!
Tuesday Feb 19 & 26, 6:30-8pm
Monday Mar 17 & 24, 6:30-8pm
Tuesday Apr 15 & 22, 6:30-8pm
Monday May12 & 19, 6:30-8pm
Crochet is fast, easy and becoming very popular. You'll learn all the basics: how to make a chain, the foundation stitches (single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, slip stitch), how to follow a crochet pattern and read the information on a ball of yarn. You should be able to make a scarf after this class and if we have time (depending on student progress) a granny square or a crocheted flower.
• Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
• $50 + tax (includes materials).
Private Classes
Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm,
By appointment only
Class cost is $10/hour + materials + tax
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