Current Classes

Fix-It Clinic with Fran Gooch
Everybody makes mistakes when they knit—from small ones to big ones.

In this class we'll practice fixing some basic mistakes & tackle your specific questions too. Techniques
covered:

• How to rip out many rows without losing any sts
• How to back out knits, purls, k2tog, yo, ssk, slipped sts, p2tog
• How to pick up dropped sts: knits, purls, yo, k2tog and even cast on sts
• What to do when you run out of tail part way through casting on and how to avoid running out of tail in the first place
• What to do when you're out of yarn in the middle of a bind off

Be sure to bring any projects you have with mistakes in them!

Class homework: Using size 8 needles and light-colored worsted weight yarn, knit a square as follows: Cast on 40 stitches. Knit 8 rows. *Row 1: Knit, Row 2: K10, P20, K10* Repeat these 2 rows for 2-3".

Leave knitting on needle. Please bring Size 8 needles, worsted weight yarn, a spare size 4 or 5 needle, 1 crochet hook (any size between E and H) and tapestry needle.

Date: Thursday Sept 11from 7pm - 9 pm      Cost: $40

Bare Branches Cal

Knit the Bare Branches sweater from the book Botanic Knits 2

Dates:

Tuesdays starting Sept. 30, 2 pm (come every Tuesday until you are finished)
Sundays starting Sept 28, 2 pm (come every Sunday until you are finished)
Cost: $25 -- 10% discount for any yarn you buy for the KAL. Pattern required.

Building In Color with Myra Rubin
Knit 10 panels, 2 a month, while learning new color techniques such as:

• Intarsia
• Knitting in the row below
• Elongated stitches
• Many more

Class Requirements: Building in Color by Michelle Hunter.

Yarn purchased for Afghan will be given a 10% discount.

Dates: 4th Saturday of each month beginning Aug 23 from 1 pm to 3 pm      Cost: $50

Beaded Lace with Teri Lindstrom

In this class we will learn about adding beads in knitted lace using one of two scarf patterns provided. The
simpler pattern can be used by those who are less familiar with lace knitting while the more complicated
pattern can be used by more advanced students.

We will start by covering some basic knitting techniques commonly used in knitting lace including charts and provisional cast ons and we will talk about things that may help knitters that are new to knitting lace. (If everyone already knows all this, we can skip it).

We will then cover the two different ways to add beads to your knitting and will talk about where one method works better than the other. Both methods are used in the patterns provided. I will also be giving some help on the construction of the scarf as we go along.

Materials needed:

• Lace or fingering weight yarn of your choice. (Light DK may also work if that is a preference but no worsted weight). Needles to match the gauge for the yarn.
• Beads to go with your yarn: 22 larger beads that go in the edging. Approx. 500 small beads for the scarf design. This may be less if you prefer to only do the beading on the ends of the scarf. For lace weight yarn, No. 8 seed beads are best. For fingering weight yarn either No. 8 or No. 6 seed beads can be used. If using No. 6, you will NOT want them all through the scarf as they will add a lot of weight. You can use 1 – 3 different colors of seed beads if you desire
• No. 10 or No. 12 crochet hook (the hook must be small enough to go through the seed beads)
• Beading needle
• A small (0.5 yards) piece of scrap yarn preferably the same weight as your yarn and preferably cotton (for a provisional cast on)
• Darning needle to run in the yarn ends when the scarf is finished

Dates: Sept 20 & Oct 4 from 11am to 1pm      Cost: $45

Hexipuffs - Magic Loop with Fran Gooch

Tiny Owl Knits’ The Beekeeper’s Quilt is one of the most popular patterns on Ravelry with over 3500 projects since it was published last year. Made up of hexipuffs, stuffed honeycombed-shaped pillows sewn together, the pattern creates a one of a kind blanket. For those who have not yet joined the craze, Woolbearers is hosting a class teaching knitters how to use the magic loop method to knit up hexipuffs
quickly.

The class will cover a cast on and knitting the hexipuffs two at a time, as well as finishing. Students should be comfortable with knittting and purling as well as casting on.

Materials:

• Students will need a copy of the pattern which can be purchased at Woolbearers
• 32-40” circular #4 needles
• Size F crochet needle
• Tapestry needle
• Fingering weight yarn.

Date: Thursdays, Sept 25 from 7 to 9 pm      Cost: $35

Cable and Lace: The Perfect Couple with Fran Gooch
This is a great class for anyone ready to test the waters of cable and/or lace knitting. Students will learn the basic stitches used in cables and lace as well as the tricks of chart reading while constructing a scarf perfect for any season.

Prerequistes: The student should be proficient in basic knitting skills.

Materials: 1 skein of Madeline Tosh DK (225 yards) or comparable, US# 9 needles straight or circular 1 cable needle & Highlighter tape 

Date: Thursday, Dec 11 from 7 - 9 pm      Cost: $35

Lace 101 with Fran Gooch

This class is designed with the new knitter in mind, who would like to experience lace knitting. Learn the basic lace stitches as well as simple chart reading and symbols. This class includes 5 lace patterns that can be ultimately incorporated into lace edge bags, garments or a beautiful scarf.  We will be casting on for a scarf in this class.

Prerequisites: basic knitting skills (knitting, purling, casting on and off with ease) as well as some experience with simple pattern reading.

Materials: 350 yards of DK weight yarn, range of needles 1-2 sizes larger than suggested on the yarn ball band and stitch markers. Please be "yarn ready" at the beginning of class due to limited time.

Date: Thursday, Dec 4 from 6:30 to 9 pm      Cost: $40

SHORT ROW TECHNIQUE with Kris Byrnes
This class it to be announced later in the year.

BRIOCHE COWL with Myra Rubin
Learn the basic Brioche stitch and Norwegian cast-on to make the cowl.  Bring 16" size 13 needles, 1 skein of Alfresco (or other chunky weight yarn-200 yards), practice yarn and appropriate needles.
Date: Oct 11 from 2 to 4 pm      Cost: $30

FAIR ISLE TAM with Myra Rubin
Learn to knit two-handed fair isle while making this adorable tam.
Saturdays: Dec 6, 13 & 20 from 1pm to 3pm      Cost: $40

DO THE CONTINENTAL with Myra Rubin
Learn to knit & purl the "Continental" way.
Saturday, November 15 from 1pm to 3pm      Cost: $25