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APRIL CLASSES
(classes that begin in April)
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BEGINNING KNITTING

Learn basic knitting skills like cast-on, knit, purl, and cast-off.  Upon completion of this class you'll be ready to embark on just about anything.  Let us guide you on your journey into knitting fun with all kinds of project ideas & fibers.

Session One Class Dates:     Tuesdays, April 1st, 8th & 15th   2 - 4pm

Skill Level:  Beginner - no prior knowledge needed

Materials Needed: Needles & yarn for practice are included in class price.

Instructor: Lisa Stoffel                                    Class Fee: $42


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SIMPLY ELEGANT NECKLACE

You’ll get noticed when you wear this necklace! Everyone will wonder where you got it, and you can proudly tell them that you made it! It makes a great gift too! There are lots of yarns to choose from, every one would give you a different look. Students need to know the basics of knitting before taking this class, cast on, cast off and knit stitch.

Session One Class Dates:     Tuesdays, April 1st & 8th   6 - 8pm

Skill Level:     Beginner            Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:    DK weight yarn
                (we used Stella in two different colors)
                    Size 6 – 16” circular needle
                        stitch marker
                              darning needle

Instructor: Peggy Grey                                         Class Fee: $28


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RUFFLED BABY CLOCHE HAT

What a great Easter hat for your little one! This flapper-style hat has a pleated edge and a band of seed stitch adorned by a cute pink bow. You will learn to knit in the round on circular and double-pointed needles.

Session One Class Dates:     Wednesdays, April 2nd & 9th       2 – 4pm

Skill level:     Advanced Beginner        Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:    worsted wt. yarn
                        (we used Jeannee cotton & acrylic blend)
                        Size 6 - 16” circular needles
                        Size 6 - double- pointed needles

Instructor: Peggy Grey                                             Class Fee: $28

Session Two Class Dates:     Thursdays, April 3rd & 10th          6 – 8pm

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LACE FINGERLESS GLOVES

Perfect for spring. Something pretty, light and lacy. This is a great project for learning how to knit lace in the round. We will be using the 9” circular needle and double points to make these fingerless gloves.

Session One Class Dates:     Saturdays, April 5th & 12th       9 - 11am

Skill Level:     Advanced Beginner        Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:        DK weight yarn
                    (our sample was made with Tropik)
                        Size 4 - 9” circular needle
                        Size 4 double point needles
                            stitch marker
                            darning needle

Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht                                    Class Fee: $28

Session Two Class Dates:     Mondays, April 7th & 14th         1 - 3pm

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COLONNADE SHAWL

What a great shawl to meet all of your spring event needs. Weddings, Easter, Date Night... the possibilities are endless! Just a little warmth wrapped around your shoulders. Stockinette stitch, a simple lace pattern and bulky yarn, (we used a Bamboo/Wool blend called Fleuris that comes in some great spring colors and has beautiful drape) make this a quick knit and beginner friendly.

Class Dates:         Tuesdays, April 8th, 15th, & 22nd           6-8 pm

Skill Level:     Advanced Beginner      Students need to know: Read Here

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Materials Needed:  bulky weight yarn (we used Fleuris)
                        Size 10 - 40” circular needle
                        3 stitch markers
                        darning needle

Instructor: Sally Idso                  Class Fee: $38


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DK BOOT SOCKS ON 9” CIRCULAR NEEDLES

Want to knit socks but you don’t like double pointed needles? Here is your answer! A nine inch circular needle. This is a great first sock project. You will need 1 ball of DK weight sock yarn, size 4 to 6 (we will work on gauge the first class and determine which size is best for you) 9 in. circular needle, one set double pointed needles in matching size to your circular and stitch markers.

Skill Level:      Advanced Beginner    Students need to know: Read Here

Session One Class Dates:    Wednesdays, April 9th, 16th & 23rd    11 - 1pm

Instructor:    Melissa Fasnacht                                Class Fee: $38

Session Two Class Dates:    Wednesdays, April 9th, 16th & 23rd    6 - 8pm

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BEGINNER LACE SCARF

Here's a great project to try your hand at knitting lace. You will learn special increases and decreases that, when knit in sequence, form a beautiful lacy design. You'll be surprised to see yourself creating such a masterpiece! Knit it with a cotton yarn for a pretty summer accessory.

Session One Class Dates:       Thursday, April 17th         6 – 8pm

Skill Level:          Beginner        Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:     worsted weight yarn
                        Size 10 - straight or circular needles

Instructor: Peggy Grey                                     Class Fee: $18

Session Two Class Dates:        Friday, April 18th         10am - 2pm

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CROCHET MARKET BAG

Carry your groceries in style with this beautiful market bag. The bag starts with the hexagonal bottom, then the sides are made up of pineapple motifs that give way to an open mesh work near the top.

Session One Class Dates:  Tuesdays, April 22nd, 29th & May 6th     2-4 pm

Skill Level:         Intermediate            Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:    either DK  OR Worsted weight yarn
                        (cotton or cotton blend)
                     Size 4.25mm/G hook (for DK weight)     OR
                     Size 5.00mm/H hook (for worsted weight)

Instructor: Sarah Lilienthal                                Class Fee: $38

Session Two Class Dates:   Tuesdays, April 22nd, 29th & May 6th    6 - 8 pm

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CROCHET BRACELET

Want a great spring accessory? This bracelet is a quick project using a unique motif and will easily add elegance to any outfit. Great for Prom too!

Session One Class Dates:     Wednesday, April 23          6 - 8pm

Skill Level:     Advanced Beginner    Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:        Wildflowers hand dyed thread
                               Size 8 steel crochet hook
                                     one 1/2” button

Instructor: Sarah Lilienthal                                    Class Fee: $18

Session Two Class Dates:       Saturday, April 26th         1 - 3pm

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SPRING ARM KNITTING

Jump on board and ride the latest knitting trend – “Arm Knitting” Let your arm be the needle as you make this quick & breezy eternity scarf.

Session One Class Dates:         Thursday, April 24th         6 – 8pm

Skill Level:         Beginner - no previous experience necessary

Materials Needed:    Several different Spring yarns to choose from
                                and no knitting needles required.

Instructor: Peggy Grey                                      Class Fee: $18

Session Two Class Dates:        Friday, April 25th         10am - 12pm

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SEAMLESS YOKED BABY SWEATER

This is the perfect spring baby sweater. It can be made for a little boy or girl just by changing the button holes. Classic design, easy shaping and minimal finishing make it a joy to knit. This sweater can fit a newborn, or 3 months.

Class Dates:     Tuesdays, May 13th, 20 & 27        6 - 8 pm

Skill Level:        Advanced Beginner    Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:    DK weight yarn (we used Fixation)
                            Size 5 straight or circular needles
                         Size 5 double point needles
                                stitch holders
                                  5 small buttons

Instructor: Sally Idso                                        Class Fee: $38


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WIREKNITZ BRACELET

Break out your creativity! This fun new product is already knit for you and through some easy rolling and wrapping you can have a bracelet in no time. We will embellish the bracelet with ribbon yarn to create a one of a kind masterpiece!

Session One Class Dates:    Wednesday, April 30th         2 - 4pm

Skill Level:     Beginner - no knitting experience needed

Materials Needed:    one package of WireKnits #3000 series,
                            small amounts of ribbon yarn.

Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht                            Class Fee: $18

Session Two Class Dates:     Wednesday, April 30th         6 - 8pm

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