Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Class Schedule!

Our Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 class schedule is up and ready!  Check out all the details HERE.  Below are a selection of our new offerings, although there are lots of the tried & true still being served up.

new  crocheted swirl jacket

Skill level: moderate beginner. Instructor: Liane

Monday Oct 24 & 31

Here by popular demand, this ingeniously designed sweater will illustrate just how much a crocheted circle can offer. In this workshop you will learn everything you need to know in order to create a concentric swirl jacket in wool and mohair that can be worn in at least 3 different ways: a flowing cardigan, a generously collared shrug, and an elegant hoodie. This pattern is unique to Knit-o-Matic and this class, and can not be purchased elsewhere.

You must know how to work single and double crochet stitches, and being able to crochet in the round is and asset.

• Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
• $160 + tax (materials included)
  
  

new entrelac for beginners

Skill level: moderate beginner. Instructor: Liane

Tuesday Oct 4 & 11, 6-8pm

Tuesday Feb 7 & 21, 6-8pm

With a choice between a long, sumptuous cowl and a beautiful decorator pillow-case, this class will equip you with all you need to know for any future entrelac projects. Not only will you learn how to orchestrate all of the necessary tiers, but also how to see long colour-way yarn in a totally different light! These patterns are unique to Knit-o-Matic and this class, and can not be purchased elsewhere.

• Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
• $95 + tax (includes materials)
  
  

new learning lace workshop

Skill level: moderate beginner. Instructor: Liane

Monday Oct 10 & 17, 6-8pm

This workshop offers a choice between two projects: a beautiful, chunky headband with leaf-lace detail or (slightly more challenging) wrist warmers with eyelet lace ribs. With both, you will learn the necessary basics of lace making and how to shape by using increases and decreases; and, with the wristlets, you will also learn how to knit with double pointed needles and how to form a thumb gusset. Either way, you’ll discover how fun and easy lace making can be.

• Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
• $85 + tax (includes materials)

new easy baby cardigan

Skill level: moderate beginner. Instructor: Liane

Monday Jan 30 and Feb 6, 6-8pm

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! While making this adorable shawl-collared baby jacket, you will learn how to read a pattern, how to shape sleeves, how to pick up stitches, make a shawl collar, and how to finish it all off.

• Class Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
• $100 + tax (includes materials)

 

new slip-stitch colour work hat

Skill level: intermediate. Instructor: Liane

Monday Nov 7 & 14, 6-8pm

Don’t shy away from colour work any longer! With this basic introduction to slip-stitch patterning, you will learn to how to make a hat of many colours in 2 easy lessons. Knowing how to knit in the round and how to use double pointed needles is an asset. This pattern is unique to Knit-o-Matic and this class, and can not be purchased elsewhere.

• Class Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
• $90 + tax (materials included)

new  fair isle legwarmers

Skill level: intermediate. Instructor: Liane

Tuesday Nov 29 and Dec 6, 6-8pm

Learn the basics of fair isle colour work with this fun and easy project! Here we will use three colours, work a variety of charts in the round, and learn how to strand a pucker-free fabric—all while making a great pair of legwarmers for yourself or that special someone.

Knowing how to knit in the round is an asset. This pattern is unique to Knit-o-Matic and this class, and can not be purchased elsewhere.

• Class Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
• $95 + tax (includes materials)

new  intermediate cardigan

Skill level: intermediate

Tuesday Jan 17, 24, & 31

This is a perfect second cardigan—a uniquely shaped wrap that makes the most of its lace details. Here you will add lace increases, mitering, multi-directional shaping, and basic finishing techniques to your sweater making repertoire. This pattern is unique to Knit-o-Matic and this class, and can not be purchased elsewhere.

• Class Consists of 3 sessions over 3 weeks
• $175 + tax (includes materials)

new  learn tunisian crochet

Skill level: beginner (after beg. crochet). Instructor: Liane

Tuesday: Oct 18 & 25, 6:30-8pm

Tunisian Crochet (aka Afghan Crochet) is a great marriage of knitting and crochet, and so quick and easy to master that you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner. In this class, we will make a great chunky headband that will have you maneuvering forward and backward passes and increasing and decreasing like a pro. This pattern is unique to Knit-o-Matic and this class, and can not be purchased elsewhere.

• Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
• $80 + tax (materials included)

As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com!