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Beginner Weaving

In this comprehensive class with Laura Eckel, you will learn the different parts of the loom, the terms used in weaving, how to warp the loom, determine the amount of yarn to use in your project, weave, and remove the project from the loom. The class is designed for anyone, whether you have experience weaving or are a complete beginner.

Class size is limited to 4 people.

2 session class

Sundays

June 23

9:00 am -

12:00 pm

July 9

10:00 am -

12:00 pm

Cables & Teddy Bear Jacket

This adorable unisex sweater will surely be cherished! Join Laura Ely as she guides you through various kinds of cables and intarsia work.  Sweater sizes: 6-12 mos. 12-18 mos. Must be intermediate-advanced knitter to take this class.   

When you buy your yarn for the class at the shop, there is a 10% discount on the purchase. 

Mondays,

April 15, 29, May 20, June 3, 17         

9:00 – 11:00 am

Design your own colorwork sweater

In this class you will take a simple cardigan or pullover pattern (child or adult) and design your own colorwork motif: Fair Isle or Intarsia or both. Laura Ely will show you how to transfer your designs to graph paper and then incorporate into your knitting.  Let your creative juices flow!

When you buy your yarn for the class at the shop, there is a 10% discount on the purchase. 

Mondays,

April 22, 29, May 13, June 10, 24             

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Bergere Asymmetical Sweater

Teacher:  Julie Van Norden

It’s the sweater that always draws looks and comments in the store, with the cabling that swoops up the side to give the bottom edge an asymmetrical finish. Intended for Bergereine yarn, a 50/50 wool/cotton blend, this is the perfect sweater to span the seasons. Knit all in cotton it’s an elegant statement for a cool summer evening, providing style and a touch of warmth. Join Julie Van Norden as she takes you through the intricacies of the pattern. Afraid of short rows? After this sweater you will be doing them in your sleep! Best of all, you will be able to say “why yes, I did knit this sweater!”

When you buy your yarn for the class at the shop, there is a 10% discount on the purchase.

Tuesdays, May 7, 21, June 4, 18

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Destinations, Top Down V-Neck Sweater

Destinations is a terrific, textured sweater that is a perfect three season sweater. Join designer, Pam Grushkin and knit this top down, seamless, v-neck sweater.  The yarn, Tahki Rosa is a thick/thin slubby yarn that does all the work.  You will have the opportunity to modify the sweater to fit your preferences. 

When you buy your yarn for the class at the shop, there is a 10% discount on the purchase.         

Full:

Mondays, May 6, 20, June 3, 17

6:30 – 8:30pm

Additional

Class Series

Added

Tuesdays May 14, 28, June 11, 25

6:30 – 8:30pm

Cost: $95

Knit, Swirl

‘Uniquely Flattering, One Piece, One Seam Swirl Jackets.”  You had me at hello, need I say more about this jacket? As per author, Sandra McIver, “I introduce you to a new, innovative sweater construction. I call it a “Swirl”, but because of its amazing ability to flatter all figures, Clara Parkes and Cat Bordhi call it the “Miracle Sweater”. Swirls are elegant garments that require only simple knitting techniques”.

Pam Grushkin will guide you on your swirling journey. 

In this class you will learn mirrored decreases, twisted yarn over increases, casting on extra stitches to a row, slipped-stitch edging, Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-off, TECHknitter’s method for sturdy mid-row bind-off. How can you resist creating your own uniquely flattering, one piece, one-seam swirl jacket?

Wednesdays,

May 15, 29,

June 13,

July10, 31

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Fancy Braided Cowl (in solid or multi)

with Jane Elliott

Knit up a yummy cowl to add that finishing touch to the simplest of outfits!  Learn a variety of interesting and unusual techniques to construct this luscious accessory.

Skill Level:  Intermediate to Advanced

Saturdays,

May 18, June 1

1:00 - 4:00 pm

The Painted Trillium Vest or Cardigan OR The Geometrical Fugue Jacket #4

with Jane Elliott

These fashionable sweaters have become a classic. The Painted Trillium, knitted on the diagonal, flatters your figure and complements any outfit from jeans to the dressiest evening gown. The Geometrical Fugue Jacket has a very interesting construction where you work each half separately, construct an integrated center piece, then kitchener each half to that piece. Hard to explain in a write-up; ya gotta be there!

Skill Level:  Intermediate to Advanced

Sundays,

June 2, 16, and 30

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Continental Knitting

Become a knitting superhero and learn how to knit faster and more efficiently than you ever have before. Continental knitters hold their yarn with their left hand versus English knitters who hold their yarn in the right hand. Continental knitting lends itself to a more fluid movement where the yarn is waiting to be “picked” as you move along. You don’t have to stop and “throw” your yarn. Pam Grushkin will teach you how to knit and purl in the Continental style. Think of all those projects in your queue, waiting to be knit! Your productivity will increase! Isn’t a brief period of awkward fingers while learning this new skill a reasonable trade-off for a lifetime of quicker knitting?

Saturday,

June 8

9:00 - 11:00 am

Magic Loop: 2 @ time, toe up socks

Do you suffer from Second Sock Syndrome? Do you forget to write down any pattern changes as you go? Do your socks come out different sizes? Pam Grushkin will teach you Judy Becker's Magic Cast on and how work 2 socks, toe up, at the same time on 1 circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.

Mondays,

July 8, 22, August 5

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Beginner Socks on 4 Needles

Have you often wondered at the miracle of the turned heel? Pondered the clean marvel of the grafted toe? Do you feel that if the world had warmer feet it would be a better place to live? Then this class, my friend, is the class for you! Over the course of 3 classes Julie Van Norden will introduce you to the mysteries of knitting socks on double pointed needles. By the end you will be tossing around terms like "gusset" and "kitchener" to the awe of your friends! But beware! Socks are addicting...

Saturdays,

July 13, 27, August 3

9:00 - 11:00 am

Linen Stitch Workshop

The Linen Stitch creates a woven look which is further enhanced when you use 3 or more colors. The Koigu Linen Stitch Scarf is a perfect project for experimenting with this stitch. Any variegated fingering weight yarns will do. Pam Grushkin will introduce you to the linen stitch, give you time to practice it, and assist you with picking out colors for the scarf.   

Saturday,

July 20

9:00 - 11:00 am

Beaded Bracelet

Not your grandmother’s beading.  The crystal bangle bracelet is “like no other” beaded jewelry you’ve ever seen.  When FOWY (friend of Westport Yarns), Noreen Hammond, shared these with us, not only did we snap up the examples that she had, we knew she had to share her expertise with the world!  Join Noreen as she teaches the technique for making these exquisite bracelets.  The price of the class includes everything you’ll need to make one bracelet. Beading mats and other tools needed will be supplied for your use during class. Betcha can’t make just one!

Colors of bracelets in picture not representative of kits for class. Noreen will be bringing several different colorways.

Sunday,

July 21

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Cost: $125*

*Includes materials for one bracelet

Additional bracelet kits available for purchase.

Crochet for Knitters

Crochet is an incredibly useful skill for the knitter. This beginner class is designed for those with little or no crochet experience.   During this 2 hour session, Pam Grushkin will teach you how to bring the power of the crochet hook to your knitting:

to be announced