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*NEW CLASS*
KNIT A BUNNY:
March
10, 17 & 24 ~
Time: 10 - 12
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. Brenda
will be teaching this class. Students must have basic knowledge of the
knit and purl stitches.
Cost
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LOOPY SCARF:
March
26 ~
Time: 10 - 12
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
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*NEW CLASS*
HOW TO READ A
KNITTING PATTERN:
March 26 & April 10 ~
Time: 10 - 12
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. Cost of class is
$10. Class size limited to 8.
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*NEW CLASS*
KNITTING WITH BEADS,
THE ICE QUEEN COWL:
April 8 & 15
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Time: 10 - 12
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.
Cost of class is $20, plus supplies.
Class
size limited to 8. |
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*NEW CLASS*
KNITTING WITH BEADS,
BEADED SHOULDER SHRUG-JACKET:
April 8 & 15
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Time: 1:30 -
3:30
This
elegant beaded shoulder shrug/jacket is knitted with
Swarovski Crystal Beads and
Colinette’s Parisiene Kid Mohair. Becky is also
teaching this class which is designed for the
intermediate knitter. Cost of class is $30, plus the cost
of supplies. Class size limited to 6. |
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*NEW CLASS*
KNIT ONE BELOW VEST:
April 9 & 23 ~
Time: 10 - 12
This
vest is from Elise Duvekot’s book Knit One
Below. Marilee will be teaching the
techniques for
making the Reversible Vest. It is strongly recommended that you
have taken
previous classes or have
experience in this technique (check out the Knit One Below Scarf
Class
on March 12). Cost of the class is free, plus cost of supplies. Class size
limited to 6. |
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YOUR FIRST SWEATER CLASS:
April 8, 22, 29 & May 6 ~
Time: 10 - 12
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:
April 9, 16,
23 & 30 ~
Time: 10 - 12
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.
Cost of the class
is $40, plus supplies. Class size limited to 6. |
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*NEW CLASS*
STEEKS:
April 10, 17
& May 1, 8 ~
Time: 10 - 12
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.
Cost of the class is $40, plus supplies. Class size limited to 6. |
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*NEW CLASS*
GARDEN GLOVES:
April 14 & 21
~
Time: 10 - 12
Learn to knit gloves and learn how to use double pointed needles. The
gloves use 2 balls of
Cascade’s Fixation yarn. Cost of class is $20, plus supplies. Class size
limited to 6.
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KNIT ONE BELOW SCARF:
March 12 ~
Time: 10 - 12
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:
March 6, 13,
20:
Time: 10 - 12
Students will be learning the basics of knitting socks using
worsted weight yarn and size 7
double pointed needles.
Cost of class is $25, plus supplies. Class size limited to 6.
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LACE CLASS:
March 5:
Time: 10 -
12
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. Cost of class is $10,
plus
supplies.
THERE IS HOMEWORK TO PREPARE FOR THIS CLASS.
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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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SPEND THE DAY AT YARN EXPLOSION AND TAKE THE BOTH THE "OOPS! I MADE A
MISTAKE" AND THE "FINISHING" CLASS ON THE SAME DAY. THESE TWO WORKSHOPS
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GAUGE WORKSHOP:
March 19 & April 24:
Time: 10 - 12
Gauge is very important to
your knitting projects, especially if you want your sweaters to fit.
Brenda will explain the mysteries
of gauge and how to adjust your needle size to obtain gauge.
Cost of class is $10. Class size
limited to 6. |
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OOPS! I MADE A MISTAKE:
March 12 &
March 27 ~
Time 10 - 12
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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. Cost of
class is $10.
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:
March 12 ~ Time 1:30 - 30:30
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. Cost of class is $10. 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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OPEN CROCHET CLASS:
March 5 ~ Time 10 -
12
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.
Class is $10. |
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