Knit-O-Matic News: 02/01/2012

Classes Spring/Summer 2012

The schedule for our knitting, crochet & needle felting classes for Spring & Summer 2012 is up, complete with photos of all the workshops and projects! The complete list is too long to post on the blog, just click on a link to see the whole shebang. The following is a sampling of our brand new offerings .....

new! stained glass shawlette

Skill level: moderate-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz

Tuesday May 22 & 29, 6-8pm

A fun way to work with colour, this elegant shawlette will not only teach you how to wrap and turn short rows with ease, but also how to shape a hyperbolic plane.

Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
$110 +tax (includes materials)

new! cabled headbands

Skill level: moderate-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz

Tuesday March 13 & 20, 6-8pm

This workshop offers a choice between two projects: a beautiful, chunky cabled headband (ideal for cable novices) and a lighter weight headband with more detailed cables (for those who like a challenge).With both, you will learn the necessary basics of cabling--how to manipulate a cable needle or hook, how to get the slant right, travelling twists and how to read cable patterns and charts.

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

new! slip-stitch colourwork hat

Skill level: moderate-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz

Monday Mar 26 & Apr 2, 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.

2 sessions over 2 weeks
$90 + tax (materials included)

new! easy baby hoodie

Skill level: moderate-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz

Tuesday Apr 24, May 1 & 7, 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 hooded tunic, you will learn how to read a pattern, how to shape raglan sleeves, how to pick up stitches, how to maneuver a 3-needle bind-off and how to finish it all off.

3 sessions over 3 weeks
$120 + tax (includes materials)

new! summer swing cardigan

Skill level: moderate-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz

Monday May 14, 21, & 28 6-8pm

A perfect addition to your wardrobe and your knitting repertoire, this textured, light-weight sweater will teach you how to construct a tapered yoke/arm piece and a flared bodice. Along the way, you will learn how to use increasing and decreasing for shaping, how to pick up stitches on the edge of your fabric, and how to sew seams like a professional.

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

new! knitted lace bookmark

Skill Level: moderate-beginner. Instructor Liane Schwarz

Monday Jun 18 &25, 6:30-8pm

Who said you can't bring knitting to the beach! In this beginner workshop, we will teach you all the basic lace skills you will need to tackle that shawl project you've been eyeing--how to follow a lace pattern, how to manipulate yarns overs together with right and left-slanting decreases, and how not to lose your mind if you happen to drop a stitch.

2 sessions over 2 weeks
$65 + tax (includes materials)

new! knitted baby bear

Skill Level: moderate-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz

Tuesday June 19 & 26, 6-8 pm

While making this adorable stuffie, you will learn how to work in the round, how to work on double pointed needles, how to pick up stitches, and how to use short-rows and duplicate stitches for shaping. What more can you ask for--fun and technique all rolled into one rolly-polly bear!

2 sessions over 2 weeks
$95 +tax (includes materials)

new! mary-jane slippers

Skill level: moderate-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz

Monday July 2 & 9, 6-8pm

Keep your feet cozy with these great ballet-style slippers. With a choice between felted or non-felted versions, you will learn how to shape a sole, how to pick up stitches, work in the round, create a shaped instep, and make a decorative I-cord strap.

2 sessions over 2 weeks
$85 + tax (includes materials)

new! knitted animal hats

Skill Level: moderate-beginner. Instructor Liane Schwarz

Monday Aug 27 & Sept 10, 6-8pm

Animal hats aren't just for children anymore! In this workshop, we will make a great ear-flapped hat with one of three animal faces on it--a sock monkey, a bear or a bunny. And whether you make this for your toddler or yourself, you will have fun learning how to work in the round, how to pick up stitches and how to make creative embellishments.

2 session over 2 weeks
$90 +tax (includes materials)

new! entrelac hats

Skill: adept-beginner. Instructor: Liane

Monday Apr 23 & 30, 6-8pm

With a choice between a fitted toque and a roomy slouch, this class will satisfy all your curiosities about entrelac, from how to orchestrate all of the necessary tiers to working this technique in the round and decreasing without losing the integrity of the beautiful woven pattern.

Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
$90 + tax (includes materials)

new! baby surprise jacket

Skill: adept-beginner. Instructor Liane Schwarz

Monday July 30 and Aug 6, 6-8pm

This cleverly designed cardigan will teach you just how truly useful mitering can be. In fact, you won't know what you're making until all the increasing and decreasing is done--hence the surprise. A beautiful Noro yarn will be used to make the most of this unique construction. Basic finishing techniques involved.

2 sessions over 2 weeks
$100 + tax (includes materials)

new! lacey crocheted shrug

Skill: Intermediate-beginner. Instructor Liane Schwarz

Monday June 4 & 11, 6-8pm

This great shrug will keep cool summer nighs at bay. In this workshop you will learn how to make crocheted lace, how to follow a crochet pattern and schematic, and how to shape a simple shrug that's a perfect topper for a summer dress or long T.

2 sessions over 2 weeks
$105 + tax (materials included)

new! tunisian crocheted capelet

Skill : intermediate-beginner, Instructor Liane Schwarz

Monday Aug 14, 21, & 28 6:30-8pm

This sumptuous textured capelet will show you just how wonderful and satisfying Tunisian Crochet can be. In this workshop you will learn the basic Tunisian crochet stitch, how to shape through increasing, and how to work with 2 different yarns in alternation. The only pre-requisites are basic crochet skills.

3 sessions over 3 weeks
$160 + tax (materials included)

new! needle felted sock monkey

Skill Level: Beginner. Instructor Liane Schwarz

Tuesday Jul 3 &10, 6:30-8pm

Great for the whole family! Needle felting is one of the most fun and easy ways to be creative. We will teach you how to work with basic needle felting tools and how to form wool roving into something sculptural--whether you choose a sock monkey or one of your own favourite creatures.