Beginner Knitting with Liane Schwarz Skill Level: absolute beginner Tuesday June 21 & 38, 6:00-8pm Tuesday August 23 & 30, 6:00-8pm Tuesday Sept 21 & 28, 6:00-8pm 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). Bulky weight yarn and 6.5mm to 7mm needles required.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $40 + tax & materials
Beginner Crochet with Liane Schwarz Skill Level: absolute beginner! Monday June 6 & 13, 6:00-8pm Monday August 22 & 29, 6:00-8pm Tuesday Sept 7 & 14, 6:00-8pm 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.
- $40 + tax (materials not included)
NEW! Spring Cardigan with Liane Schwarz Skill Level: beginner (after scarves) Tuesday May 24 & 31 In this class you will make an easy no-sew wrap cardi in bulky cotton. Along the way your confidence will mount as you increase and decrease to shape raglan sleeves and a v-neck line.
- Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $175. +tax (includes materials)
- Workshop is one session only
- $40. if you bring your own materials
- $65 if we supply the materials
An excellent way to build your sweater skills! In this workshop you’ll have 2 tunic-length tanks to choose from—one long and slimming with cable details at the neck and hem, the other loose and flowing. Along the way you’ll learn how to read a sweater pattern, the basics of shaping armholes and necklines, how to hold stitches, how to make small cables or how to shape an A-line garment, and how to seam your sweater like a pro. With this under your belt, you’ll be able to take your knitting to another level! Knowing how to cast on, knit and purl are required
- Class consists of 3 sessions over 6 weeks
- $180 + tax (includes materials)
NEW Apple Top Short-Row Baby Beret with Liane Schwarz Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Tuesday June 7 & 14, 6-8pm In this workshop you will learn how to shape an adorable beret for babies (or older children) with short rows, how to make a provisional cast on, how to graft, and how to knit a leaf to add the finishing touch. This will definitely be a keepsake.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $85.+ tax (materials included)
NEW Lace Shrug with Liane Schwarz Skill Level: Intermediate-Beginner Monday June 27 & July 11, 6-8pm In this workshop you will learn the basic principles of lace—negotiating yarn overs, how to get the appropriate slant on your increases and decreases--as well as how to shape a basic shrug that will enhance your summer wardrobe. Knowing how to knit and purl are the only prerequisites.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 3 weeks
- $95. + tax (includes materials)
- Premium substitutions will involve an additional charge
July
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $85. + tax (materials included)
NEW Summer Slippers with Liane Schwarz Skill Level: Intermediate-Beginner Tuesday July 19 & 26, 6-8pm Treat your toes to these great sock short-row slippers, knit in summer-light cashmerino! Along the way, you will learn how to pick up stiches, how to work in the round, how to create a short-row instep, and how to work an applied I-cord cast- off.
- Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $85. + tax (materials included)
- Class consists of 3 sessions over 4 weeks
- $90 + tax (includes materials)
- Class consists of 3 sessions over 3 weeks
- $100 + tax (includes materials)
Knitted Hat Workshop with Liane Schwarz Skill Level: beginner (after scarves) Monday Sept 13 & 20, 6:30-8pm The next step after making scarves is making hats! Hats are fast, easy, and very, very satisfying! With a choice of three stylin’ styles, we'll teach you how to knit in the round, 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.
- $85 + tax (includes materials)
- Cabled Cowls with Liane Schwarz Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner Monday Sept 27 & Oct 4, 6-8pm Love the sumptuous texture of cables? Then jump into fall with this great project! In this class you will have 2 cable patterns to choose from (one perfect for beginners, and one for those who enjoy a challenge). Either way, you will learn how to use a cable hook, how to make basic and/or travelling cables, and how to read a cable pattern. Knowing how to knit in the round is an asset but not necessary.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $90 + tax (includes materials)
