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Basic
& Traditional Knitting plus some inventive twists!
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- New Knitter I
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Intermediate
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- Advanced
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Beginning
Knitting
6
session class
In
this class the students will learn the basics of knitting using the
combination method. Techniques learned will include Casting On,
Knitting, Purling, Binding off. Stitch patterns learned will include
Stockinette Stitch, Garter Stitch, Ribbing Stitch.
NOTE:
The method I use for knitting & purling has been christened "Combination
Knitting" by
Priscilla Gibson-Roberts writing in
the Fall 2000 Interweave Knits magazine. As the name implies, it's a
combination of the Western or German/American/English style of knitting
and Eastern/Islamic knitting. I find that this method of knitting is
easier and quicker, creates a nicer tension with less "rowing out" and
is much easier on the hands (less wrist strain.) If
this method is different than how you've been taught, give it a try and
you may discover a new love of knitting blooming! If you're a first
time knitter - enjioy! You can master this right away! This method also
creates an incredibly even stitch - my knitting is frequently compared
to machine knitting for it's regular tension and even stitching.
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Students
should
know how to
knit and purl
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Intermed.
Knitting
6
session class
You
can knit & purl - you know the 'grammar' of knitting, now it's
time to start learning the poetry! Expand your knitting world in ways
you've never dreamed!
We
will cover cabling, colorwork, buttonholes & borders. Learn new
ways to increase and decrease and the basics of making knitted lace and
how to read a knitting chart.
The
class proceed at a pace to suit each student with lots of individual
teaching time for each class member.
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Can
be offered as:
3
hour in-depth
2 hour overview
or
can be combined with Cablemania or Lovely Laces as a 3 hour class.
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Combination Knitting
This
is NOT the knitting you're used to! Learn to knit using the Combination
Method -- easy
to learn and quick to execute. Beginner thru Advanced, special
techniques will be taught as skills improve.
Christened "Combination
Knitting"
by
Priscilla Gibson-Roberts (Fall 2000 Interweave Knits magazine) this
method is a
combination of the Western or German/American/English style of knitting
and Eastern/Islamic knitting. Easier and quicker than
traditional
Western knitting, this method, creates a very even tension with less
"rowing out" less wrist strain. If
this method is different than how you've been taught, give it a try and
you may discover a new love of knitting blooming! If you're a first
time knitter - enjioy! You can mistress this right away!
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- A
Can
be offered as:
4 hour in-depth
3 hour overview
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Universal Mitered Bag / Modular Knitting
We’ll
cover the basics of Mitered - or Domino - Knitting, learn ways to
visualize mitered patterns through charts, and begin The Universal
Mitered Bag, which can be completed at the knitters own pace after the
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Can
be offered as:
3
hour in-depth
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HEEL! Toe Up Socks through Mutt-Luks
Tackle the technique of toe up socks by creating a simple "Mutt-Luk"
(bootie for doggie). You'll learn basic techniques such as Toe Cast On,
Basic Shaping, Use of Dpns or 2 Circs, Creating a Peasant Heel,
Kitchner Stitch & Elastic Bind Off by working up this fun and
non-threatening project. Students may choose to finish their projects
as mutt-luks, or as small drawstring puppy treat bags |
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I-A
Each
class can be taught as a 2 or 3 hour sessions. Classes larger
than 8 people should opt for the 3 hour class.
Students
should
know how to
knit and purl.
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Intermediate / Advanced
Techniques
(Or, the Knitting Bag
Of Tricks)
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Cable
Mania (Cable Sanity?)
Cables
are a mainstay of
knitting,
but the technique for knitting them WITHOUT cabling needles has eluded
many expert knitters. Overcome your fear of cabling and at the same
time learn a technique that is faster and easier than the standard
technique which uses an extra needle to twist the yarn. Even if you're
a beginning knitter, you can cable like an Irish Fisherman (or woman).
Come prepared to knit
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Lovely
Laces
Learn
the basic theory behind
knitting lace, and perfect your lace chart reading skills. Written
instructions can have typos, but with a chart what you see is what you
get, which is why it's the best option for knitters who want to "see"
what their lace will look like before they take up their needles. In
this class we will knit a few simple lace panels, and move onto a more
challenging lace pattern for those who feel ready for a challenge. This
class could change your entire knitting outlook!
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New
Directions in
Knitting With Color
Colorwork
is a wonderful thing,
and
so satisfying for a knitter! Don't be afraid, be bold and confident as
you take up your needles - enjoy the full range of colored yarns that
are all around you. In this class we will learn how to "read" a
colorwork chart and learn the basics of changing colors in a row while
knitting. We will also discuss the differences between fair isle and
intarsia, and compare different methods of carrying yarn across the
back of the work. Come prepared to knit!
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Fabulous
Finishing
You've
put a lot of time into
knitting your sweater, but if the finishing is poor all of that effort
is for naught. Learn the basics of weaving in ends, blocking, sewing
pieces together and picking up stitches for a collar or button band.
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Embellishments
Once a sweater or knitted
garment is finished, is it REALLY finished? Why not accentuate
your lovely items with knit embellishments such as flowers, leaves,
knots, knit fringes, several types of cord and knit buttons! Your
mind will be opened to knitting as a 3-dimensional craft!
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Knitting
with Beads
Learn 3
great ways to
add the sparkle and shine of beads, pearls and semi precious stones to
your knitting! Different ways of centering a bead on a
stitch,
creating beaded dangles and adding beads in the middle of a project
will be covered, as well as tips for making your beaded knitting
project as pleasurable and simple as possible!
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Double Knitting
Making
a tube
without circular needles isn't hard, but the method can seem complex
when you first start. Learn how to make socks and mittens on
straight needles with no seams! Learn several techniques for
creating a double-thickness fabric (with and without colorwork accents)
and add a new tool to your "Knitting Bag of Tricks!" |
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Available
as a 3 hour mini class or a 6 hour extended class.
Students should
know how to
knit and purl and be comfortable changing colors.
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Make the Vogue
Knitting Coccoon Shrug
3
hour class:
Each student will create a swatch based on the Fall Vogue Knitting 2005
cover sweater (designed by the instructor ). In this class
students will use their measurements to determine the correct size of a
cocoon sweater and perfect sleeve placement. The student and
will
work up a swatch utilizing all techniques used in creating the VK
sweater.
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Students should
know how to
knit and purl.
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Make the Ribbed
Silk Corset
3 hour class: Each
student will create a swatch based on the popular Ribbed Silk Corset
(designed by the instructor ) Thereby mistressing all
techniques
used in creating the corset (lace, ribbing, specialty bind offs
&
cast ons, some cablework, buttonholes.)
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