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Saturday May 24, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

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

Start: 11:00 pm

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 3Wool Dyeing 3

Tuesday May 27, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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

Thursday May 29, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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

Saturday May 31, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

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!

Tuesday June 03, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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 KnittersMark's Beginner Knitters
Date: Tuesdays, June 3, 10

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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.
Spinning Wheels
Date: Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17
Instructor: Meg Smith

Thursday June 05, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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

Thursday June 12, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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

Saturday June 14, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

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

Saturday June 21, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

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.

Tuesday June 24, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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.

Saturday June 28, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

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.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

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!

Tuesday July 01, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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 KnittersMark's Beginner Knitters
Date: Tuesdays, July 1, 8

Tuesday July 08, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

This is a really cute hat with a seed stitch border, stockinette top and a great button. It is a smaller size of hat but can be easily adapted for larger heads.

Wednesday July 09, 2008
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 am

Cold fingers? It might happen! Fingerless mitts are a great Holiday present and the time to start is now. You will be making a new design of Meg’s. The original version uses beads but you can make them without for the men in your life. You will need to pick up the beads before the class begins. One container of size 8 beads will be enough for the project.
Date: Wednesdays, July 9, 16
Time: 8:00am-10:00am
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Looking for the perfect piece for your new outfit? We have something different in mind for you this . We will be knitting bracelets using small gauge wire and beads. Another option is to make a wrap for votive candle holders or even larger pillars. You should be able to knit one or two in an evening. You will need to purchase the beads and wire before class. Supply list is available when you sign up.
Wire and Bead Knitted BraceletWire and Bead Knitted Bracelet

Thursday July 10, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

SocksCold feet? It will happen! Learn to knit socks and have a custom made pair for those cozy winter nights. In this class you will learn how to measure your foot, turn a heel, finish the toe and end up with a fantastic piece of knitting.
Date: Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24
Time: 10:00am-12:00noon
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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.
Spinning Wheels
Date: Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24
Instructor: Meg Smith

Saturday July 12, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Another sweater from Interweave Knits Spring 2008, the Hexacomb Cardigan is shown as a cropped sweater but can easily be made longer in the body and sleeves. 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, July 12, 19, 26
Instructor: Patti Pratter

Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:30 pm

It’s Potluck time at Ancient Pathways!!! Our annual Anniversary Potluck is this Saturday, July 12 from 10:00am to 5:30pm. Bring your favorite dish to share with your fiber buddies. We will be eating and knitting/crocheting all day long so come whenever you can and stay for as long as you like.

Saturday July 19, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

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, July 19
Instructor: Liz Scarfone
Wool Dyeing 3Wool Dyeing 3

Tuesday July 22, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Everybody is trying so hard to recycle and use responsibly. We have the perfect pattern for you. This is a linen market bag made with a stretchy lace pattern. You will be the most stylish person at the local farmers market!
Date: Tuesday, July 22. 29
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

Wednesday July 23, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Everybody needs a hat! This class is great for the beginning knitter. By the end of class you will be an expert in knitting in the round and the use double pointed needles!

Date: Wednesdays, July 23, 30
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

Saturday July 26, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

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!

Thursday August 07, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

This is an easy to memorize lace scarf and would be great for beginners. My favorite part is that you add Swarovski crystals to both ends. You may use lace weight yarn in mohair, wool or any other blend of fibers.
Instructor: Meg Smith
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Crystal Scarf

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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 KnittersMark's Beginner Knitters
Date: Thursday, August 7 and Tuesday August 12 (we had to move the first class to Thursday)
Instructor: Mark Guardado

Friday August 08, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Better than a granny square, the Hexagonal motif will make an amazing blanket, scarf or shawl, Come in and see the sample Liz has made. Paintbox from K1C2 is a great yarn for this project. Each ball of any self striping yarn will give you several different colored motifs, all color coordinated.
Instructor: Meg Smith
Date: Friday, August 8
Time: 9:00am-11:00am

Tuesday August 12, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Lace is fun! Don't be afraid, this hat only has a couple of inches of lace at the beginning and then it is mindless stockinette stitch for the finish. Great for holiday knitting as you only have a few months left. This is a great, feminine look and would be great for anyone who has lost their hair.
Date: Tuesday, August 12
Instructor: Meg Smith
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

This is loads of good clean fun! We will be making a loofah like scrubber using wool rovings and a bar of soap. Our own ShirleySoap will be making plain bars with her same wonderful scents for our use. You will need to bring a 14” or larger plastic plant dish. The ones I have seen are terra cotta colored and can be found at hardware stores in the plant section.
Date: Tuesday, August 12
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Meg Smith

Wednesday August 13, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Looking for the perfect piece for your new outfit? We have something different in mind for you this. We will be knitting bracelets using small gauge wire and beads. Another option is to make a wrap for votive candleholders or even larger pillars. You should be able to knit one or two in an evening. You will need to purchase the beads and wire before class. Supply list is available when you sign up.
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Meg Smith

Thursday August 14, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Fun and funky is the new buzzword for crochet. We would love to help you learn or even relearn this easy technique. You just need the creative spirit, a hook and some yarn. We will help you with the rest.
Date: Thursdays, August 14, 21
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Meg Smith

Friday August 15, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

BEGINNING SOCK KNITTING
Cold feet? It will happen! Learn to knit socks and have a custom made pair for those cozy winter nights. In this class you will learn how to measure your foot, turn a heel, finish the toe and end up with a fantastic piece of knitting.
Date: Fridays, August 15, 22, 29, September 5
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Meg Smith
SocksSocks

Tuesday August 19, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

A TASTE OF KNITTING
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.
Date: Tuesdays, August 19, 26
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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.
Spinning Wheels
Date: Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24
Instructor: Meg Smith

Wednesday August 20, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

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.
Spinning Wheels
Date: Wednesdays, August 20, 27, September 3
Instructor: Meg Smith

Thursday August 21, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Everybody is trying so hard to recycle and use responsibly. We have the perfect pattern for you. This is a linen market bag made with a stretchy lace pattern. You will be the most stylish person at the local farmers market!
Date: Thursdays, August 21, 28, September 4
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Meg Smith

Saturday August 23, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

This is loads of good clean fun! We will be making a loofah like scrubber using wool rovings and a bar of soap. Our own ShirleySoap will be making plain bars with her same wonderful scents for our use. You will need to bring a 14” or larger plastic plant dish. The ones I have seen are terra cotta colored and can be found at hardware stores in the plant section.
Date: Saturday August 23
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Meg Smith

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

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.

Thursday August 28, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Cold fingers? It might happen! Fingerless mitts are a great Holiday present and the time to start is now. You will be making a new design of Meg’s. Our version uses beads but you can make them without for the men in your life. You will need to pick up the beads before the class begins. One container of size 8 beads will be enough for the project.
Date: Thursdays, August 28, September 4, 11
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Meg Smith

Tuesday September 02, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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.
Date: Tuesdays, September 2, 9
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Mark Guardado
Mark's Beginner KnittersMark's Beginner Knitters

Saturday September 06, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Time to think about winter hats. Really. This is a cabled hat that Meg designed. It is a lot of fun and not as hard as you might think. One size really does fit a wide variety of heads and it is good for male and female alike.

Date: Saturdays, September 6, 13
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: Meg Smith

Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Want to knit and purl your rows without turning your work? It is also known as left handed knitting. This is a great technique for doing Entrelac, the Lizard Ridge Afghan, Bobbles or any short row technique. You will need light colored worsted weight yarn and needles size 7,8 or 9.
Instructor: Liz Scarfone
Date: Saturday, September 6

Tuesday September 09, 2008
Start: 1:21 pm

Whichever style of knitting you do, we will teach you the opposite. It is good to know both techniques especially if you would like to do the Fair Isle style of knitting. Please bring light colored worsted weight yarn and needles size 7, 8 or 9.
Date: Thursday, October 2
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor: Meg Smith

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Circular knitting with no double point needles! Is it possible? Yes it is. You will work on a small sample piece to learn the technique and then you will be ready to roll. Socks are the most common usage of this technique but it is usable for sleeves, hats or any small diameter project.
Magic loopMagic loop
Date: Tuesday, September 9
Instructor: Meg Smith
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Wednesday September 10, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

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.
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 17
Instructor: Meg Smith

Thursday September 11, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Everybody needs a hat! This class is great for the beginning knitter. You may make a hat with ribbing on the edge or make a roll brim one. Either one you choose will make you comfortable with knitting in the round and the use double pointed needles!

Date: Thursdays, September 11, 18
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: Meg Smith

Friday September 12, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

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: Fridays, September 12, 19, 26
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Tuesday September 16, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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.
Spinning Wheels
Date: Tuesdays, September 16, 23, 30
Instructor: Meg Smith

Thursday September 18, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Beads and knitting! Meg's favorite thing. We have a new pattern for you, a scarf with openwork and lovely, shiny beads throughout. You will need to sign up early as we will be special ordering the yarn and we will need to know the colors you want. The beads are size 6 and you will need 100g.

Date: Thursdays, September 18, 25
Instructor: Meg Smith

Saturday September 20, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

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, September 20
Time: 11:00- 3:00
Instructor: Liz Scarfone