Posts made in January, 2009
First Sock Club of 2009!
It’s the third Monday of the month and Sock Club is still going strong. Join us tonight at 5:30pm to find out what the first sock of 2009 is. We’ll give you a hint, it’s very popular and works well with hand-painted, multi-colored yarns.
Read MoreClass Spotlight: Basic Mittens
Learn basic mitten construction while you knit these warm, colorful mittens. You’ll love how easy and fun these are to do and how warm they keep your hands. You can choose to knit these great mittens either flat or in the round, depending on your skill level. Knit them all in one color, a self-striping yarn (shown), or add your own stripes. It’s up to you! Class Details Teacher: R. Stephens Meetings: 3 Date(s): January 24th, 31st, & February 7th Time(s): 12:00pm – 1:00pm Cost:...
Read MoreClass Spotlight: Knitting Level II
As a continuation of the Knitting Level I class, you will continue to hone your skills as you advance to a new level and work with new yarns. You will learn to follow pattern directions and a create a lovely hat, just in time for the cold weather. Knit this soft and wonderful hat in one skein of Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande. Dress it up with a simple flower as shown, or add your own finishing touches. Sample knit by Karen Class Details Teacher: K. Henry Meetings: 3 Date(s): February 17th, 24th, & March 3rd Time(s): 5:30pm – 7:00pm Cost:...
Read MoreClass Spotlight: Bead Your Knits
Have you ever wanted to bead your knitting, but never had the courage? Don’t spend hours stringing beads onto your yarn! Come learn to bead your knits the smart and easy way. Knit this fantastic hat and gain the knowledge to bead any knitting that comes your way. Odessa, originally published in the now defunct MagKnits, is from famed designer Grumperina. This hat is fairly simple to execute, with stunning results! Knit it with contrasting or complimentary beads in your favorite DK weight yarn. Bonus: This hat takes less than one skein of yarn when knit in RYC Cashsoft or Louisa Harding Kashmir Baby. That’s a minor investment for such a fabulous...
Read MoreClass Spotlight: The Mitered Square Experience
Mitered squares may seem scary, but they’re really quite fun! You can step in carefully with a mitered square scarf or jump in with both feet with the Crayon Box Jacket. This fun technique is a great stash buster and let’s you really experiment with color. The last time Sonja offered this class, it was a total hit. So what are you waiting for? It’s hip to be square! Crayon Box Jacket, knit by Sonja Class Details Teacher: S. Tramontana Meetings: 3 Date(s): February 19th, 26th, & March 5th Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm Cost: $45.00 Are you on Ravelry? Ravel this pattern...
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