Create a simple yet lacy wrap to warm your shoulders as you snuggle down with a good book. Made of uncomplicated stitches, there is a simple elegance to this project.
Techniques Learned: chain, single crochet, joining yarns, finishing, attaching pockets
Sample crocheted by Sandy
As shown at Stitches West 2009
Learn the hot new technique taught at Stitches West this year, based on Knit One Below by Elise Duvekot. Explore the world of color from a fresh perspective in an easy scarf project. Once you’ve completed this project, you’ll be anxious to tackle the other fascinating in the book.
Techniques Learned: Knit one below.
Sample knit by Sonja.
As shown by Joe from SWTC!
This is a great class for the fairly new knitter who wants to make something for themselves to wear. Perfect for a spring or summer evening, just enough to keep your shoulders warm. This is also available in a kit for your convenience!
Techniques Learned: Provisional cast-on, use of stitch holders, three-needle bind-off.
Sample knit by Sonja.
Do seams never seem to work out for you? Learn to make a sweater without them! Sweaters knit from the top down are fun and easy. This pint-sized project will be done in no time and will teach you all the techniques to make one in your size.
Techniques Learned: Knitting in the round, increasing, decreases, pick up and knit, knit cast-on, double-points, use of stitch-holders, hiding join in the round.
Sample knit by Chelsea.
Homework: If you have a child in mind, be sure to know their size prior to the class.
As a continuation of the first introductory knitting class, you will continue to sharpen your skills as you step forward to a new level and work with a basic pattern and new yarns. You will learn a variety of new techniques as you create a darling (or handsome) hat!
Techniques Learned: Knit in the round, basic ribbing, using double point needles, and decreasing.
Sample knit by Karen and modeled by Jill.
(Thanks, Jill!)
Learn new techniques while knitting this baby afghan using fingering weight yarn. The yarn is held double, and beautiful one-of-a-kind color schemes can be created by using different colorways of Tofutsies sock yarn (or a similar yarn). The pattern is included in the fee and will be provided at the first class.
Techniques Learned: Cable cast-on, knit-on edging, knitting backwards, short rows, ssk.
Sample knit by Renee.
Homework: Holding yarn doubled, cast on 30 stitches and knit a square (approx. 5 1/2″). Leave the stitches on the needle (do not bind off).
Learn basic mitten construction while you knit these warm, colorful mittens. You will enjoy how fun and easy knitting mittens can be. Why not get a jump on holiday gifts with this fun and interesting project?
Sample knit by Renee.
As many of you may know, the annual Pear Blossom Parade is tomorrow! Court street will be closed from McAndrews on down. But don’t panic! There is an alternate route to the shop. Simply take a left on Beatty St. and then a right at the alley way between the 700 and 600 blocks. The map below shows where the alley way is located.
If you need any help, simply call the shop at 541-734-8800 and we’ll be happy to give you further directions.
We’d like to fill you in on a couple of corrections from our most recent newsletter.
In our printed class schedule, the description and pricing for Knitting Level II was printed incorrectly. Please see below for the correct information.
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As a continuation of the first introductory knitting class, you will continue to sharpen your skills as you step forward to a new level and work with a basic pattern and new yarns. You will learn a variety of new techniques as you create a darling (or handsome) hat!
Techniques Learned: Knit in the round, basic ribbing, using double point needles, and decreasing.
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We apologize for any confusion and hope to see you in the shop soon!