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.
- 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $70 +tax (includes materials)
As always, you can find us at Knitomatic.com!
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