These are some of the easiest styles of sweater to make. You have choices ranging from babies to adults, short sleeve to long and lightweight to bulky. Patti will help you though the process of picking yarn, making a swatch and deciphering the pattern. You may knit any pattern you like in this class, not just a top down sweater.

Date: Saturdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 10:00am-12:00noon

Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a one-time class where you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Mark's Beginner Knitters

Moebius scarves are really fun to wear. You get that great hand knit scarf look without loosing the scarf from around your neck. Knitting an infinity loop is an amazingly easy yet astounding process. We will use "A Treasury of Magical Knitting" and learn a new cast on technique. The basic scarf uses about 200 yards of yarn and we can customize the pattern to match any needle size and yarn.

Dates: Thursdays, March 13, 20
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Join us a new Knitalong. This time we are going to make the Spring Things Shawl from Susan Lawrence. You can order/download the pattern from http://knittingasfastasican.com/spring-things-shawl/. It uses a lace weight yarn and is good for the adventurous beginner or intermediate knitter. Come on into the shop to see the model. It is always there on the back of a chair or Meg's shoulders. There is no charge for the Knitalong. The fun is in supporting each other throughout the process!
Spring Things Shawl

Date: Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 (or until we finish!)
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

We have another way for you to knit with beads. Knitters, don't be afraid of crochet hooks! You will learn to add beads to your knit projects as you go. No more stringing them all on at the beginning and hoping you have enough. You will need size 6 beads, fingering weight yarn and a steel crochet hook any size from 7 to 11. Please cast on 20 stitches and knit 4 rows in either garter stitch or stockinette stitch.
Knitting with Beads

There are some really neat looking patterns out in the knitting world right now. It can be much easier than you think. Learn to do two-color knitting and practice holding the yarn in both hands. We will be making a baby hat. You will need to bring two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn and 16" circular and double point needles size 7, 8 or 9 needles.

Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play! Along with the chance to spin with your peers we will have various exotic fibers for you to sample.

From A Treasury of Magical Knitting, "This richly textured hat seems almost sculpted, although it truly is not difficult to make. It is completely reversible, with the design different on each side."
Take your mobieus passion to a new level with this hat. It starts out like a scarf and then you switch to regular knitting in the round.

Date: Tuesdays, April 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Reversible Lotus Blossom Hat

This is a wonderful way to use up your left over scraps. The pattern is easy and great for beginners. Bring all of your scraps and we will work with you on putting all of the colors together.
Multidirectional Scarf 1 Multidirectional Scarf 2

“French women are known for wearing scarves. Starting in September and until summer arrives; this is a most important accessory. The scarf may be striped or patterned, colorful, wrinkled and is much bigger than the scarves you probably have. Women just wrap the scarf around their neck in a "Je suis belle et ça ne demande aucun effort*" sort of way and off they go.”
“Since I have lived in Paris, I have realized that these ladies are on to something. I find I am much warmer wearing a scarf, even if I’m not wearing a jacket, so here is my knit version of the French scarf. It’s knit on the bias so the variegated yarn makes diagonal stripes and stitches are carefully dropped to make a pattern in the opposite direction. This creates a scarf that tends to be a little more of a parallelogram than a rectangle, but I promise, it’s nice that way. “ Reprinted by permission from Kate Gilbert.

We have another project for using up your stash yarns. (Don’t worry, you can purchase yarns if you don’t have a stash yet!) You will learn how to put colors together in a pleasing way and get started knitting or crocheting a great tote bag. This project is suitable for beginning up to advanced.

New sock architecture! Come learn another method of knitting socks. This is an intriguing way to make a basic sock and if you are getting tired of the same old construction this will be a mind expanding experience. You will be making a baby sock so we can move through the techniques quickly. For the class you will need Cat Bordhi's book "New Pathways for Sock Knitters", worsted weight yarn and a set of double point needles that will give you a gauge of 5 or 6 stitches to the inch knitting in the round.

We have a project for you! Knitted lace with the beads added as you go. The Aspen Leaf Scarf is our choice for adding beads. This scarf has an eyelet border with larger leaves surrounding smaller ones. If you are an adventurous intermediate knitter this is a great project for you.
You will need to pick up approx. 250 size 6 beads for the scarf size.

Date: Tuesdays, April 22, 29
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Aspen Leaf Scarf and Wrap

Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play! Along with the chance to spin with your peers we will have various exotic fibers for you to sample.

Do you need a different way to knit your socks? We will teach you how to use any yarn and needles to make socks that fit you. The great thing about this technique is that you knit until the sock is a long as you like or you run out of yarn.


Date: Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Do you love to make scarves but are tired of big needles and knitting every row? This scarf is reversible and takes you the next step down in needle size.

Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Mark's Beginner Knitters
Date: Tuesdays, May 6, 13

Learn different dye methods, including dipping, painting and over-dyeing. You may use wool, mohair, silk, nylon and other protein fibers to create one of a kind yarns. Dyes and the use of equipment are included. Plan on bringing a lunch or purchasing one from the local restaurants.
Date: Saturday, May 10
Instructor: Liz Scarfone
Wool Dyeing 3

These are the cutest little slippers and they use up your left over sock yarns. The pattern is called Magic Slippers from Caroline Dlugy-Hegwer. You will want to make these for every baby in your world. The pattern is easy to enlarge for bigger baby feet.
Date: Tuesday, May 13
Instructor: Meg Smith

This is a pattern from Knitty.com. The designer says “This lace hat was inspired by my two favorite things about the fall: cool, crisp weather, and beautifully-colored leaves. This hat is worked from the top down, and the increases for the crown shaping are integrated into the lace pattern.”
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 27
Instructor: Meg Smith

Learn to make seams that virtually disappear into the knitting. In this class you will learn five joining and seaming techniques plus pointers on picking up stitches, tucking in ends and planning stitch patterns for smooth joins. You will need a set of swatches – instructions available when you register. Have a project ready to finish? Bring it to class and start the seams as you learn on the swatches. If you have already taken this class but you have a project you want to finish, just bring it and skip the swatches.

Instructor: Norla Kitch

Learn different dye methods, including dipping, painting and over-dyeing. You may use wool, mohair, silk, nylon and other protein fibers to create one of a kind yarns. Dyes and the use of equipment are included. Plan on bringing a lunch or purchasing one from the local restaurants.
This class is full but we can put you on the waiting list for the next session.
Date: Saturday, May 24
Instructor: Liz Scarfone
Wool Dyeing 3

Learn to make seams that virtually disappear into the knitting. In this class you will learn five joining and seaming techniques plus pointers on picking up stitches, tucking in ends and planning stitch patterns for smooth joins. You will need a set of swatches – instructions available when you register. Have a project ready to finish? Bring it to class and start the seams as you learn on the swatches. If you have already taken this class but you have a project you want to finish, just bring it and skip the swatches.

Instructor: Norla Kitch

Join us as we begin a new series of classes focusing on stitch patterns. Our first choice is the Jewel Cross-Rib. This is an entertaining knit and easy to memorize. The pattern is actually reversible even though that wasn't the intent. This means it will work well for blankets and scarves. Currently Meg is using the pattern to make a shrug. You can really see the versatility in this stitch.

Instructor: Meg Smith

Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!

Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Mark's Beginner Knitters
Date: Tuesdays, June 3, 10

Spinning your own yarn is everywhere right now. Be the first of your friends to learn how to make your own. You will learn about different wools and preparation methods and how to use a spinning wheel. Wheels will be available for use during class. This class is limited to two students so sign up early.

Date: Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17
Instructor: Meg Smith

Join us as we continue our new series of classes focusing on stitch patterns. Our second choice is the Scroll Pattern. This is a lovely pattern with soft undulating curves. It uses separating increases and decreases. Even though this may sound confusing, it's not really hard. The Scroll Pattern would look wonderful in a stole or afghan.

Date: Thursday, June 5
Instructor: Meg Smith

These slippers are a small summer project and also a great way to learn how to make socks but on a bigger gauge. No stress for you! You can use any worsted weight feltable wool such as Paintbox or Cascade 220.
Date: Tuesdays, June 12, 19
Instructor: Meg Smith

From Interweave Knits, Spring 2008 we have chosen the Flutter Sleeve Cardigan. “A high ribbed waistline flatters a variety of body shapes and creates a graceful fullness in the bodice. This class will overlap with any of Patti’s Saturday classes, so if you need 6 weeks instead of three you may just sign up for the next class session and keep going. You may also come to 2 classes and skip one and continue on in the next session. Whatever works best for your schedule is our goal!
Date: Saturdays, June 14, 21, 28
Instructor: Patti Pratter

Working with cotton and rayon yarns is fun and creative. Mix and blend colors to your hearts delight and produce some of the finest hand dyed yarns around. All dyes and the use of our equipment is included. Plan on bringing a lunch or purchasing one from the local restaurants.

This is a really quick and easy neck wrap to jump start you holiday knitting. We can plug in any stitch pattern you like and then use a spectacular button for the closure.

Enjoy the look of flattened animals but hate the clean up? Make your favorite animal into a faux animal skin coaster by needle felting. All levels of experience are welcome. Be aware that the needles are sharp and you may prick your fingers.

Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!

There are lots of ways to make increases and decreases. You will have hands on practice in making the various techniques and we will discuss how to make the right choice for the right project.
Date: Tuesday, July 1
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Mark's Beginner Knitters
Date: Tuesdays, July 1, 8