Knitting Class list for Jan to March 2015

Classes coming up: January to March

Two hour classes = $25.00,    Three hour classes = $30.00, others marked

Materials are extra unless otherwise indicated

Beginner – Level 101- absolute beginner

Novice – Level 102 – Comfortable with the knit stitch, the purl stitch, work basic increases and decreases, and can cast on and cast off

Intermediate – Level 103 -

Each class has been labelled with the skill level required to tackle the class.

If in doubt about taking a certain class, just ask us and we can let you know more information.

101 knitting – Saturdays – Jan 10 + 17 - 10am to 12pm - 

Learn all the basics from A to Z

Two sessions -  Learn the basic skills of knitting – casting on, making knit stitches, making purl stitches, combination- knits & purls, stockinette stitch, garter stitch and castng off. Ready to advance? - move on to 102 Learn to Knit in the Round.

Patterns: beginner hats, fingerless, boot cuff, baby sweaters, booties

Materials:

Worsted weight wool yarn

Needles: 4.5mm or 5.mm. 

102 - Knit your first Accessory “in the round” 

Wednesday Jan 14^th 10am to 12pm - no seams to sew – Project hat, cowl, boot cuff – basic skills

You've finished 101 and/or know how to cast on, knit, purl, create combination knit with purl stitches and cast off. 

Time to knit something beyond simple scarves! 

This is the perfect class to take you to that next step! 

Learn increases, decreases, joining in the round- ++++

Materials:

Pattern of your choice - we can help select

Yarn of your choice

Needle appropriate for the size yarn and project

Stitch markers

Prerequisites: Finished our 101class and/or know how cast on, knit, purl, combination stitches and cast off.

102 - Beginner Cables – Wednesday Jan 21^st – 10am to 12pm 

Learn the art of cable knitting – project boot cuffs, hat, or pillow - our your choice

Prerequisites: Finished our 101 class and/or know how cast on, knit, purl, combination stitches and cast off. FREE pattern for cable cowl available

Prerequisites: Finished our 101 class and/or know how cast on, knit, purl, combination stitches and cast off.

102 – 103 - Top Down sweater knitting  – Wednesday Jan 28^th 10am to 1pm - small sweater to learn the concept- no seaming, faster knitting,

102  - Lace – Wednesday Feb 4^th – 10am to 12pm - basic stitches, simple project, tips n tricks, join KAL for the Holden Shawl*** 

Here's your chance to learn a new skill. We will knit a bookmark in class featuring all different stitch combos used in creating lace knitting. 

Materials

Yarn; worsted weight leftovers

Needles: 4.5mm to 5.mm 

All participants are invited to join in our Holden KAL (Knit A-Long). It is an easy pattern to follow where you can apply your new lace knitting skills.  

Refresher Boot Camp- Saturday February 7^th – 9am to 12pm - re-hone your knitting skills in this 3 hour course – We get right down to business – 

It’s just like riding a bike - We cover 12 hands-on topics

Materials: worsted weight yarns

Needles: 4.5mm - 5mm

103 - Techie class - Knitting “Magic Loop” - Wednesday Feb 11^th – 10am - 12pm 

Small circumference knitting with long cable - say goodbye to DPNs!!

This month learn the Magic Loop method of knitting small circular objects with a

long circular needle. This is a very handy technique when you don't like or don't have double pointed needles! You can work tops of hats, sweater sleeves, socks, and mittens all without double points! 

Materials:

Yarn: Worsted weight leftover yarns

Needles: 40 inch long circular needle in size appropriate to your yarn

Stitch markers

Notebook & pen

Prerequisites: 102 + 

Beginner Sock - 102 – 103 - Socks – Thursday Feb 19^th– 9am to 12pm 

Cuff down – start basic sock  – class includes a pattern

Here's your chance to knit your first pair of socks. We start off with a sample sock and then move onto casting on for a worsted weight sock. We supply the sample sock yarn.

Materials:

Needles: 4.5mm DPNs, or 4.5mm @ 40" for magic loop

Techie class - Fixing your Mistakes – Wednesday February 25^th – 10am to 12pm - Learn to identify and fix mistakes. Ripping back to fix a mistake is something that's frustrating and discouraging for many people and often unnecessary! 

Learn to recognize your knit stitches and purl stitches look like and what to do when something goes wrong. 

Materials: Homework 

Worsted weight yarn

Needles: 4.5mm - 5.mm 

Knit two large swatches - Cast on approx 30 and knit until work measures 4” high and leave work on the needles : Knit one swatch in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) and one in garter stitches (knit all stitches)

Bring small crochet hook - 3.75mm or smaller

Tapestry or Darning needle

Prerequisites: 101 + 

Beginner Sock class - toe up magic loop 

102 – 103 - Socks – Thursday Feb 26^th – 9am to 12pm - 

Toe-up - start basic sock  – class includes a pattern

Here's your chance to knit your first pair of socks. We start off with a sample sock and then move onto casting on for a worsted weight sock. We supply the sample sock yarn.

Techie class - Finishing school –Wednesday March 4^th – 10am to 12pm - 

Sew perfect seams, blocking, three needle bind off, buttonbands, etc….

More info to follow on this class.... 

102 – 103 sock class - Secret Weapon to knitting the Perfect fitting Sock 

Thursday Mar 5^th 9am to 12pm - includes handout

hands on tutorial- now learn how to get the absolute perfect sock fit – must have knit socks before and/or taken the beginner sock class.  

Materials: 

Measuring tape, paper, pencil, 

NEW

Drop In For Help Wednesdays – Need help with your Project? 

Reserve your seat - call ahead 705-444-0370

Join us from 1pm to 3pm - $15 payable upon arrival

Our format has changed slightly for this program. Due to an overwhelming demand of assistance required, we have changed the format to a reserved seating only. 

We have room at the table for 5 - to avoid disappointment - please call ahead to reserve your seat. 

Drop in Social Afternoon - 

Every Thursday bring your knitting, your crocheting and a friend to join in a fun social time at the shop. FREE coffee and tea... This is a time to gather with like-minded individuals - Unfortunately no instruction is provided at this time.  

General information

• All classes are $25 per person for 2 hours unless otherwise indicated.

• Please register by the day before the class you wish to take. 

Payment is due at registration. You may register over the phone as you may pay with your credit cards over the phone.

• Please be considerate of your classmates! Purchase and prepare ALL materials BEFORE class so you are fully prepared at the scheduled start time. 

Classes begin promptly.

Classes are non-transferable/non-refundable. Missed classes cannot be made up.

Accessory Club info to follow shortly. 

Up coming classes - Beginner Fair Isle, Steeking your knitting, Teens Knitting class during March Break, 

Grey Heron 65 Simcoe St, Studio 1, Collingwood, ON 705-444-0370

greyheron@bellnet.ca