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BUTTONHOLES:
If you have avoided
knitting sweaters that have buttonholes, this is the
workshop for you.
Brenda will be teaching several different techniques for
making buttonholes.
Students will need to bring worsted weight yarn, needles,
and paper and pen for taking notes. |
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TODDLERS CABLE SWEATER:
Brenda will be using the Sirdar Book Little Stars and
Stripes #370 for this 4 week class.
(The
same book is used for the Toddler’s Lace Sweater.) While
learning the basics of knitting
a
cardigan sweater you will also be learning how to knit
several different cable patterns, read
a
graph chart, learn about stitch guage, and how to finish a
sweater. You can choose from
a
newborn size to 7 years old. Students are asked to
bring worsted weight or DK yarn for
practice, needles, paper and pen to the first class.
There
will be homework during this series of classes. This is an
Advanced Beginners Class. |
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TODDLERS LACE SWEATER:
While learning how to knit
a lace pattern, students will also learn the basics of
knitting a
sweater and how to finish the garment. Brenda will be using
the Sirdar Book Little Stars and
Stripes #370 (same book for the Cabled Toddlers
Sweater Class). Customers are asked to
bring
worsted weight yarn, needles, paper and pen to the first
class. There will be homework
during the class. |
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TOE UP, 2 SOCKS AT ONE TIME, MAGIC LOOP METHOD:
Becky will be teaching
students how to knit both socks at the same time Magic Loop
Method.
When
you know how to knit a sock from the toe up, you never have
to worry about having
enough yarn to finish your socks. Students will need
one #1, 40”
circular needles. Students are strongly urged to use
Addi’s Lace Turbo Circular Needles.
This
is an intermediate class, students MUST have previous
experience with basic sock knitting. |
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CROCHET EDGES FOR KNITTERS:
Have you ever avoided a sweater pattern because it was finished with a
crochet edge?
Then this is the class for you. Brenda will be teaching two very
popular crochet stitches, the
Crab and Clam stitches to finish the edge of a knitted sweater. Prior
knowledge of crocheting
is
not necessary. HOMEWORK: Before class, using worsted
weight yarn, knit two 6” x 6”
stockinette squares. Supplies: Size H crochet hook. |
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EVENTIDE
SCARF WITH BEADS:
Becky is teaching this
beautiful Crossed-Stitch Lace (broomstick lace) scarf. You
will also be
learning how to knit with beads. Students will need over
400yds of fingering weight yarns.
You
will need to purchase 3, 6” tubes of 6/0 Czech beads. It is
recommended that the beads be
purchased at A C Moore. You will also need a collapsible
beading needle or a dental floss
threader. Project is knitted on size 7 straight needles.
HOMEWORK: Before class you must
string 554 beads onto your yarn. DO NOT CUT THE YARN!!!
This
class is an intermediate level class. |
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KNITTED MARKET BAG:
You will have the cutest
bag at the Farmer’s Market when you are carrying this
beautiful and
practical knitted Market Bag. Students will be learning two
new knitting stitches. Requires
540
yds of sport weight 100% linen.
This
class is for the adventurous advanced beginner knitter. |
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KNIT A BUNNY:
Knitting toys for children has become one the hottest trends in
knitting. Knitted toys are fun
for children to play with and make a wonderful gift, especially in an
Easter Basket. Students
must have basic knowledge of the
knit and purl stitches.
Class size limited to 6. |
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ENTRELAC SCARF:
Entrelac is a knitting technique that produces a fabric with
a woven appearance. The Entrelac
scarf class is an
intermediate level class.
Free,
plus cost of materials. Class size limited to 6. |
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LOOPY SCARF:
The Loopy Scarf is a fun technique that makes a beautiful scarf. Jane’s
choice of yarn for this
scarf is Colinette’s ISIS , a chenille yarn that is
available in gorgeous spring colors.
This scarf will certainly add style and color to your spring wardrobe.
This class is for an
intermediate knitter. Free, plus cost of supplies. Class size limited to
6. |
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HOW TO READ A
KNITTING PATTERN:
Our
students and customers have asked for this class and now we
are able to offer HOW TO
READ A KNITTING PATTERN as part of our skill building
workshops. From the beginning
of a
pattern, through the abbreviations, and until the end Brenda
will explain the SOMETIMES
confusing language of pattern reading. Class size limited to 8.
Students should bring pen and paper for taking notes. |
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KNITTING WITH BEADS,
THE ICE QUEEN COWL:
Becky
is back (again!) and teaching this new class at Yarn
Explosion. You will be learning to
knit
with beads to make this lovely cowl. The shop model for
this class is knitted using
Swarovski Crystal Beads and Rowan’s Kid Silk Haze.
Other suggestions for the lace weight
yarn
are Colinette’s Parisienne Kid Mohair or Filatura
DI Crosa’s Superior. This class is for
the
intermediate knitter with basic lace knitting experience.
Class
size limited to 8. |
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YOUR FIRST SWEATER CLASS:
Susan will be teaching you the basics of knitting your first sweater.
The sweater is from Classic
Elite’s
New Harbor, the pattern is Open Cardi. The class is designed to
knit the back, a front,
and
a sleeve, and the finishing of your sweater. The shop model is knitted using
Classic Elite
Yarn’s
Classic Silk. Class is free, plus supplies. THERE IS HOMEWORK TO PREPARE FOR
THIS
CLASS.
Class size limited to 6.
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TEDDY BEAR & FAIR ISLE SWEATER SET:
This adorable
teddy bear is wearing a Fair Isle pullover sweater. Students will be
learning
multiple
skills: Fair Isle knitting (using multiple colors of yarn), how to read
charts, and
finishing.
This pattern uses Berroco’s Comfort and pattern book #269. There
is also a pattern
for an
infant-12 mos. Fair Isle cardigan that matches the bear’s sweater. What
a great present
for a
child, a knitted sweater and a teddy bear with his own matching
sweater.
Class size limited to 6. |
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STEEKS:
Steeks allow you to make a sweater circularly, so that you can work the
color pattern from
the knit side throughout. Becky will be teaching this class using a yoke
pattern sweater.
Becky is recommending that students use Brown Sheep’s Lanaloft, worsted
weight, 100%
wool. This
class is for the experienced, intermediate knitter with knowledge of
color work
knitting.
Class size limited to 6. |
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GARDEN GLOVES:
Learn to knit gloves and learn how to use double pointed needles. The
gloves use 2 balls of
Cascade’s Fixation yarn. Class size
limited to 6.
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KNIT ONE BELOW SCARF:
Marilee will be teaching this technique of knitting made
popular by Elise Duvekot’s book
Knit One Below. This class will be teaching the
Column Pattern using 2 colors of yarn
that
enhances this unique style of knitting. This class is for
an intermediate student.
This
class is free, plus the cost of supplies. Class size
limited to 6. |
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BEGINNING
SOCK CLASS:
Students will be learning the basics of knitting socks using
worsted weight yarn and size 7
double pointed needles.
Class size limited to 6.
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LACE CLASS:
Brenda is again teaching her popular beginning lace class. Students are
able to choose from
several
lace patterns to create a lovely knitted lace face cloth. THERE IS HOMEWORK TO
PREPARE FOR THIS CLASS.
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MORE
WORKSHOPS |
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Brenda Hundley teaches several one class workshops that give knitters
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opportunity to learn new skills in the craft of knitting. |
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GAUGE WORKSHOP:
Gauge is the key to
making your sweaters fit. Brenda will explain the importance of your
knitting gauge and how to
adjust your gauge to fit the pattern. HOMEWORK: Before the
class, students are asked
to knit a 5”x 5” square using worsted weight yarn and using the
appropriate needles as
indicated on the ball band. Leave the square on the needle, don’t bind
off. Bring this square to
class and learn how to measure your gauge. |
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OOPS! I MADE A MISTAKE:
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Oops, I Made A Mistake is one of our most popular workshop classes.
Brenda teaches
you how to recognize mistakes and how to correct the mistakes.
Class size limited to 6.
THERE IS HOMEWORK TO PREPARE FOR THE
CLASS.
Students are welcome to bring projects that need help. |
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SWEATER FINISHING:
The
planning for the finishing your sweater begins before you
even knit the first stitch.
Brenda teaches the basics of finishing so that you are able
to complete this important last step
to be
able to wear your sweater. Class
size limited to 6.
THERE
IS HOMEWORK TO PREPARE FOR THE CLASS.
Students are welcome to bring works-in-progress for this
class. |
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CROCHET
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OPEN CROCHET CLASS:
This class is open to all crocheters . If you want to learn to crochet,
need help with a pattern,
or
finishing a crocheted edge on a knitted garment…this class is for you.
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