This class takes 1 session per square: First Tuesdays: 6/1, 7/6, 8/3; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Georgia -- $15 per session + materials
Each of the 12 squares of this afghan is centered on acquiring a new skill. The class will meet the first Tuesday of every month through June, 2011. Sign up for every square, only a few, or even just one. You'll learn so many techniques by making a great afghan, lap robe, or pillow. Reservations are open now for the first 3 classes. See back of page for complete schedule of squares and corresponding techniques.
circular knitting;
several dec; reading a pattern chart; using double-pointed needles; knitted
cord.
8/3
Cables & Lace
following lace and
cable charts; various increases and decreases.
9/7
Forest-for-the-Trees
chart reading;
traveling stitches; inc in the row below.
10/5
Slipped Stitch
picking up stitches;
reading a slip-stitch chart.
11/2
Entrelac
picking up stitches
on both knit and purl sides of work.
12/7
Domino
preparing an edge for
stitched to be picked up; various double decreases; modular knitting.
1/4/11
Intarsia
following a chart;
interlocking yarn in intarsia (bobbin knitting).
2/1
Fair Isle
creating, knitting,
and cutting a steek; backward loop cast on; charting; 2-handed stranded
knitting in the round; double hem with 3-needle join.
3/1
Pocket
attached knitted
cord; knitting up stitches; 3-needle join; doubling stitches for 2 pieces;
3-needle bind off; waste yarn opening..
4/5
Short Row (not shown)
color blocking with
short rows.
5/3
Monogram
duplicate stitch.
6/7
Assembly
free
for everyone who has taken all 12 previous classes
picking up stitches; 3-needle bind
off.
Sweater Knitting 101
This class takes 4 sessions: Tuesdays: 6/8, 6/22, 6/29, 7/13; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Georgia -- $60 + materials, pattern included
Making this newborn-sized cardigan will teach you every skill needed to tackle any sweater with confidence: pattern reading, increasing, decreasing, setting in sleeves, picking up stitches, making buttonholes, and seaming. Enter the world of sweater knitting!
Magic Loop Socks - One Sock at a Time
This class takes 3 sessions: Tuesdays: 7/27, 8/24, 8/31; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Georgia - $50 + materials, pattern included
This technique for knitting socks with one circular needle is for anyone who wants an alternative to double-pointed needles. This is our most popular class, so don't wait to sign up.
Alphas & Omegas: Cast Ons & Bind Offs
This class takes 1 session: Tuesdays: 8/10; 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Expand your knitting universe by learning news cast ons (cable, crochet, provisional, and circular) and bind offs (twice worked, crochet, picot). To sign up for a class, call or come by the shop.
To sign up for a class: call, come by the shop, or email your info to us at HearthStoneKnits@sbcglobal.net . Class fees are due at time of enrollment, and material lists will be provided at that time or by request before enrollment. Class size is always limited, so don't delay!
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION
One-on-one instruction (knit or crochet) is available during regular store hours, except Wednesday after 12 noon and Thursday after 6:00 pm. Our fee is $20 per hour and can be prorated in 15 minute increments.
ONGOING EVENTS
KNIT IN -- Wednesdays, Noon - 4:30 pm CDT Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pack up your current project and enjoy a friendly chat while you work. See what other knitters and crocheters are working on this week. Frequently our Thursday evening group is engaged in a Knit-Along (KAL) project, but everyone is welcome. Watch the calendar for the beginning of the next KAL project.
CROCHET CLUB -- Third Wednesday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
If crochet is your passion, you belong in this group! You’ll enjoy 2 hours of crocheting and fellowship plus Show-and-Share. It’s the perfect way to connect with other crocheters. All levels of expertise are welcome! P.S. The shop will be closed from 4:30 to 6:45 p.m.
