Classes
Guest Instructors
Faina Goberstein
Fixing Mistakes
Wednesday, May 13
10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $60
Do you know that no project goes without at least one mistake? It is a fact that every knitter of any skill level makes mistakes.
In this class you will learn how to spot common knitting mistakes like purl instead of knit stitch, dropped stitches, accidental yarn overs, twisted stitches, slipped stitches that were not worked through, incorrect decreases or increases, and more.
Homework
With worsted or DK weight and light-colored yarn make a swatch in St. st. as follows:
- With US 4-5 (for DK) or US 6-8 (for worsted), CO 30 sts.
- Row 1 (WS): Purl.
- Row 2 (RS): Knit.
- Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 3"/7.5 cm.
- Do not bind off.
Supplies to Bring: Have swatch with yarn and circular needle, 3-6 markers round and locking, small circular or dpn needle US 2 or 3, and crochet hooks of sizes D and H.
Sweater Finishing Series
Each of the 5 classes will be 2 hours in duration. Homework will be emailed to each student 2 weeks prior to the first class. Homework will then be assigned at the end of each class for the upcoming class.
Cost: $250 for the series
All classes will be held on Sundays from 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Sept 27: Seaming - Different types and when best used.
- Oct 11: Pick Up Stitches - The proper way and rate to pick up stitches.
- Oct 25: Buttonband & Buttonholes - The many ways to make a buttonband and Buttonholes.
- Nov 8: Neckline Modifications - Love the design, want a V-neck instead of a crew neck and all the in-between choices.
- Nov 15: Collars - All the many ways to change that collar up and bind it off.
Beginning Knitting
We offer beginning knitting all times of the week! Pick a time that works best for you and come on by, usually best to give a call first to see if Marcia isn’t already teaching!
Cost: $40 per hour for a private lesson. 2 hours if semi-private.
Need help, flummoxed with a project?
Come on down, we’re here to help! Give a call to see how busy we are, we’re here to make your knitting a fun and relaxing time!
All class fees are due at time of registration, refunds will only be given with 48 hours advance notice of cancellation.
