Knit-O-Matic Classes Fall/Winter 2009
1378 Bathurst St, Toronto ON, 416-653-7849
www.knitomatic.com info(at) knitomatic (dot) com
Unless otherwise stated, you must pre-register for regular classes by paying the class fee beforehand.
1378 Bathurst St, Toronto ON, 416-653-7849
www.knitomatic.com info(at) knitomatic (dot) com
Unless otherwise stated, you must pre-register for regular classes by paying the class fee beforehand.
Private Classes
We can teach you anything you want to learn and help you with your projects! Private lessons are by appointment only (please call us ahead of time to make an appointment), Monday to Friday 11:30am to 4:30pm, $12/hour per person + materials and applicable taxes.
Beginner Knitting
Skill Level: absolute beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz
Monday Aug 24 & 31
Monday Sept 14 & 21, 6:30-8pm
Tuesday Oct 13 & 20, 6:30-8pm
Tuesday Nov 10 & 17, 6:30-8pm
Monday Dec 7 & 14, 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 a ball band as well as a basic pattern. 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
- $65 + tax (includes materials).
Skill Level: beginner (after scarves), Instructor Liane Schwarz
Monday Oct 19 & 26, 6:30-8pm
Tuesday Dec 8 & 15, 6:30-8pm
The next step after making scarves is making hats! Hats are fast, easy, and very, very satisfying! We'll teach you how to knit in the round (on those funny looking Siamese twin needles), how to knit on double pointed needles (the ones that look like little chopsticks), how to decrease stitches and how to read a pattern. Knowing how to cast on and knit is the only requisite.
- Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
- $75 + tax (includes materials)
Skill Level: beginner (after hats), Instructor Liane Schwarz
Monday Nov 2 & 9, 6:30-8pm
The next step after making hats is making mitts! Mitts are a lot like hats: fast, easy, satisfying, inexpensive, and they 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), how to decrease and increase stitches, pick-up stitches and read a pattern. Knowing how to cast on and knit is the only requisite.
- Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
- $65 + tax (includes materials)
- Receive an $11 discount if you take the hat class
Skill Level: intermediate, Instructor Liane Schwarz
Tuesday Oct 27 & Nov 3, 6-8pm both nights
An excellent way to get your sweater feet wet! In this workshop you’ll make a sumptuous bulky cardigan that will make you wonder why you’ve been putting this off. Along the way you’ll learn how to read a pattern, the basics of shaping a raglan yoke, holding stitches, knitting sleeves, how to make button holes, and how to put the finished product together. With this under your belt, you’ll have the courage to tackle that big pullover you’ve been dying to make.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $110 + tax (includes materials)
Skill Level: intermediate, Instructor Liane Schwarz
Tuesday Nov 24 &Dec 1, 6:00-8pm
Whether you need baby steps to get you over the sweater hump or you need a present for your favourite munchkin, this is the class for you! Learn how to read a sweater pattern, how to shape a raglan yoke, how to make sleeves, how to pick up stitches for front banding and necklines, how to make basic button holes, and how to put it all together in the end. You must know how to cast-on, and how to knit and purl.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $90 + tax (includes materials)
Skill Level: intermediate beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz
Tuesday Sept 15 & 22, 6:00-8pm
Do you love colour work but fear the complication of fair isle? Then this is the workshop for you. Here you will learn a variety of basic slip-stitch techniques (using 3 to 5 colours) as you create a beautiful welcome mat. Before you leave, I will also instruct you on basic felting, so you have the option of making this beauty into something more practical and permanent.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $80 + tax (includes materials)
Skill Level: advanced-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz
Tuesday Nov 16 &, 23 and 30th 6:00-8pm all three nights
Socks seem hard, but they don't have to be. In this workshop you can choose to make traditional cuff-down socks, toe-up socks or a jumbo Christmas stocking that you can felt in time for the season. While you make your sock, you'll follow a pattern, use double pointed needles, increase, decrease and pick up and wrap stitches. And no matter which one you choose, you’ll gain the satisfaction of turning your first toe and heel. It doesn’t get any better! You must know how to knit, purl, cast-on & off for this class.
- Class consists of 3 sessions over 3 weeks
- $85 + tax (includes materials)
Skill Level: intermediate-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz
Tuesday Sept 1 & 8, 6-8pm
Jump into autumn with some lacey leaves! In this workshop you will pick a project that suits your skill level, be it a simple scarf, a set of wristlets or a gorgeous slouchy beret. Here you’ll learn all the basics of lace making, from negotiating the slants of your increases and decreases to reading lace patterns and charts for future projects. Knowing how to knit in the round is an asset for those interested in making either the wristlets or the beret.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $80 + tax (includes materials)
Skill Level: intermediate-beginner
Instructor: Liane Schwarz
Tuesday Sept 29 & Oct 6, 6-8pm
If sumptuous cabling is more your style, then try this workshop on for size. Here you will also have the opportunity to choose a project that suits your skill level--a cowl (worked back and forth—perfect for beginners!), a pair of cabled wristlets or a cabled toque. By the time you finish, you will have learned how to use a cable needle or hook, how to make basic cables, travelling cables, and how to read basic cable patterns and charts. Knowing how to knit in the round is an asset for those interested in making either the wristlets or the toque.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $80 + tax (includes materials)
Skill Level: absolute beginner! Instructor Liane Schwarz
Monday Sep 28 & Oct 5, 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 crochet in the round, how to read a ball band and a basic crochet pattern. You should be able to make a scarf after this class and, if time and inclination are there, a granny square or a crocheted flower.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
- $65 + tax (includes materials).
Skill Level: Beyond Beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz
Tuesday August 25, 6-8pm
This workshop is for any one who wants to think outside the box. If you have ever wanted to make a crocheted hat, or crocheted flowers, or a shopping bag, or would like to learn the basics of Tunisian crochet, this is the workshop for you. Come with a project in mind and we will give you the tech-support to get you going.
- Class is one session only
- $40 + tax (Not including materials)
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