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FEBRUARY CLASSES
(classes that begin in February)
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ENTRELAC KNITTING WORKSHOP

Entrelac is an interwoven design that looks complicated until you do it.  If you can knit & purl, knit stitches together & pick up stitches, you can easily do entrelac.  If you choose to learn to “knit backwards” it will go fast.  There are many patterns to choose from when using this technique.

Class Date:  Saturday, February 1st          12:00pm - finished
          
Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner         Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:  
self-striping worsted weight yarn or two solid colors
                                 size 7 or 8 straight needles. 

Instructor:  Jane Leverenz                                     Class Fee:  $25


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Beginner Bulky Mittens

Learn how to knit mittens!  They can be great fun, and with super bulky yarn, they will be done in no time.  This is also a great class for those who want to learn how to knit with double pointed needles.
 
Session Two Class Dates:  Saturdays, February 1st & 8th    9 - 11am

Skill Level:     Beginner            Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:    super bulky yarn (we used Encore Mega)
                            Size 11 double pointed needles
                                medium sized stitch holder
                                    locking stitch marker
                                        darning needle

Instructor:  Melissa Fasnacht                          Class Fee:  $28


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CAMPUS WRISTLETS

Add a new twist to the traditional fingerless glove with a decorative strap and a button.  What a great gift for a new college student. Knit in the round on double pts. or 9” circular. 


Session One Class Dates:  Mondays, February 3 & 10   1 - 3pm

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

Materials Needed:    bulky wt. yarn (we used Naturagran )
                                 size 9 Double pointed needles
                                    stitch marker
                                          darning needle
Instructor:  Peggy Grey                                    Class Fee:  $28


Session Two Class Dates:  Wednesdays, February  5 & 12,  6 - 8pm

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WINTER WINGSPAN-LIKE SHAWL

This class is a take off on the popular “Wingspan” shawl typically done in finer weight yarns.  We’ve used a self-striping chunky wt. yarn to achieve a larger and warmer winter shawl.  You will learn easy short row shaping.

Class Dates:    Tuesdays,  February 4th & 11th    6 - 8pm

Skill Level: Beginner                  Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:  We used  1 ball of “Marble Chunky”
                       Size 9 - 40” circular needle.
                                12 markers
Instructor:  Peggy Grey                                Class Fee:  $28


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ARM KNITTING

Jump on board and ride the latest knitting trend– “Arm Knitting.”  Let your arm be the needle as you make this quick & chunky eternity scarf.  Several different yarns to choose from and no knitting needles required! 

Session Three Class Dates: Wednesday,  February 5      1–3pm

Skill Level: Beginner                    Students need to know: Read Here

Instructor:  Peggy Grey                                Class Fee:  $18


Beginning Crochet

Learn basic crochet skills like chain, single/double/triple crochet stitches plus much more.  Upon completion of this class you'll be ready for great things such as home decor items, scarves, sweaters and baby things.  If that sounds good to you then join us.  Hook and practice yarn are included in class price.

Session Class Dates:   Mondays,  February 10, 17 & 24      6-8pm

Register through Community Ed - get on waiting list for additional sections!

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Beekeeper Slouch Hat

The winter of 2014 may bee a great time to learn a new skill, or brush up on how to cable and read a simple chart. The honeycomb band on the hat is knit horizontally on straight needles and blocked, before picking up stitches for the top of the hat. We will talk about blocking the first night and then meet again in 2 weeks for the second class so everyone has time to complete the process.

Session Class Dates:    Tuesdays,  February 11 & 25        6-8pm

Skill Level: Intermediate            Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:     Interweave Holiday Knits Magazine 2013
Worsted weight yarn (Sample made in the luscious Pagewood Swagger light!)
                               Size 5 straight needles
                Size 7 - 16” circular (or size needed for gauge)
                                     Cable needle
                                       Markers
                                     3- ¾” buttons
                                     Darning needle
Instructor:   Sally Idso                                           Class Fee: $28


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 fun with all kinds of project ideas & fibers.  Needles and yarn for practice are included in class price.

Register through Community Ed 
-if full, get on waiting list for new section!

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Slip Stitch Cowl

Learn the easy way to knit with 2 colors, Slip Stitches!  Also known as Mosaic Knitting, once you have mastered the technique there are many more patterns to choose from.


Session Three Class Dates:  Wednesday,  February  12th      1-3pm

Skill Level:      Beginner                Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:    two colors of super bulky yarn, (we used DeAire)
                            size 17 - 16" circular needle
                                    stitch marker

Instructor:  Melissa Fasnacht                                  Class Fee:  $18

Session Four Class Dates:  Wednesday February  12th  6-8pm

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Beginner Cable Boot Topper

Learn to knit cables and make a trendy boot topper too. Cables may look hard, but once you try them you will laugh at how easy they can be!  

Session One Class Dates:     Wednesday,  February  19     1 - 3pm

Skill Level:  Beginner                    Students need to know: Read Here

Materials Needed:    worsted  weight yarn
                            size 8  16" circular needles
                          medium sized cable needle
                                darning needle & stitch marker

Instructor:  Melissa Fasnacht                             Class Fee:  $18


Session Two Class Dates: Wednesday,  February  19    6-8pm                

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