OCTOBER CLASSES
(classes that begin in October)
(classes that begin in October)
Magic Loop Socks
Throw away those double-pointed needles! Learn this fascinating technique using a 40” circular needle. You’ll never have “ladders” from needle changes again. This is a great class for those who have never knit a sock before too!
Class Dates: Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15 & 22 6-8pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Size 1 - 40” circular needle
1 ball of sock yarn
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $42
Throw away those double-pointed needles! Learn this fascinating technique using a 40” circular needle. You’ll never have “ladders” from needle changes again. This is a great class for those who have never knit a sock before too!
Class Dates: Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15 & 22 6-8pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Size 1 - 40” circular needle
1 ball of sock yarn
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $42
Beginner Cabled Headband
On those cool fall nights this headband will be just perfect. Great for wearing with a ponytail! It is a simple bordered, single cable design knit on size 8 or 9 needles. This is not knit in the round. This is a great project for someone who wants to learn how to cable.
Class Dates: Monday, October 7 6-8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Worsted weight yarn
Size 8 or 9 needles
Cable needle
Darning needle
Instructor: Tammy Johnson Class Fee: $18
On those cool fall nights this headband will be just perfect. Great for wearing with a ponytail! It is a simple bordered, single cable design knit on size 8 or 9 needles. This is not knit in the round. This is a great project for someone who wants to learn how to cable.
Class Dates: Monday, October 7 6-8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Worsted weight yarn
Size 8 or 9 needles
Cable needle
Darning needle
Instructor: Tammy Johnson Class Fee: $18
Beginning Knitting
Learn all the basics of knitting. This class is for you if you’ve never picked up a pair of needles or if it’s been way too long since you’ve tried. You will learn to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease & 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 & different fibers. Needles & yarn for practice are included in the cost of the class.
Class Dates: Mondays October 7, 14, & 21 6 – 8pm
Skill Level: Pre-Beginner Ages 8 & Up Welcome
Materials Needed: All provided
Instructor: Heather Fitzsimmons Cost: $42
Register (through Mankato Comm. Ed.)
**If this class is full make sure to add your name to the list for the next class.
Learn all the basics of knitting. This class is for you if you’ve never picked up a pair of needles or if it’s been way too long since you’ve tried. You will learn to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease & 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 & different fibers. Needles & yarn for practice are included in the cost of the class.
Class Dates: Mondays October 7, 14, & 21 6 – 8pm
Skill Level: Pre-Beginner Ages 8 & Up Welcome
Materials Needed: All provided
Instructor: Heather Fitzsimmons Cost: $42
Register (through Mankato Comm. Ed.)
**If this class is full make sure to add your name to the list for the next class.
Forever Autumn Cowl
This is a circular knit cowl with a bell shape that helps it lay nicely around your neck. You will learn how to knit in the round, work double strands and work a staggered rib pattern. The bell shape is achieved by using progressively bigger needles and the bonus is that the leaves and wooden buttons are already spun into the yarn.
Section One Class Date: Wednesday, October 9 1-3pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Size 8 - 24” circular needles
Size 10 - 24” circular needles
Size 11 - 24” circular needles
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
This is a circular knit cowl with a bell shape that helps it lay nicely around your neck. You will learn how to knit in the round, work double strands and work a staggered rib pattern. The bell shape is achieved by using progressively bigger needles and the bonus is that the leaves and wooden buttons are already spun into the yarn.
Section One Class Date: Wednesday, October 9 1-3pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Size 8 - 24” circular needles
Size 10 - 24” circular needles
Size 11 - 24” circular needles
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Section Two Class Date: Wednesday, October 9 6-8pm
Esjan Shawl
This top down shawl starts with easy garter stitch. Two contrasting colors are added with a giant holey lace pattern. The holes increase in size while also adding stitches to the overall semi-circular shape. The fabric is knit loosely with a worsted weight yarn, resulting in a deceivingly fast large shawl.
Class Dates: Wednesdays, October 9, 16 & 23 6-8pm
Skill Level: Intermediate Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Worsted weight yarn (our sample used 3 colors)
Size 10 or 11 - 24" (or longer) circular needle.
Instructor: Tammy Johnson Class Fee: $38
This top down shawl starts with easy garter stitch. Two contrasting colors are added with a giant holey lace pattern. The holes increase in size while also adding stitches to the overall semi-circular shape. The fabric is knit loosely with a worsted weight yarn, resulting in a deceivingly fast large shawl.
Class Dates: Wednesdays, October 9, 16 & 23 6-8pm
Skill Level: Intermediate Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Worsted weight yarn (our sample used 3 colors)
Size 10 or 11 - 24" (or longer) circular needle.
Instructor: Tammy Johnson Class Fee: $38
Solomon’s Knot Infinity Scarf
Are you ready to expand your crochet knowledge? This is a great project to try something new! Also called the Love Knot, this uses some basic stitches with a twist, creating some exciting possibilities. Our sample is made with “Miski” a worsted wt. baby llama fiber that’s extremely soft. The result is a beautiful lacy scarf for fashion or warmth when wrapped. Students need to know the basics of crocheting before taking this class including chain and single crochet.
Class Dates: Sundays October 13 & 20 1 – 3pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: approx. 160 yds. of worsted wt. yarn
G hook
Instructor: Sarah Lilienthal Class Fee: $28
Are you ready to expand your crochet knowledge? This is a great project to try something new! Also called the Love Knot, this uses some basic stitches with a twist, creating some exciting possibilities. Our sample is made with “Miski” a worsted wt. baby llama fiber that’s extremely soft. The result is a beautiful lacy scarf for fashion or warmth when wrapped. Students need to know the basics of crocheting before taking this class including chain and single crochet.
Class Dates: Sundays October 13 & 20 1 – 3pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: approx. 160 yds. of worsted wt. yarn
G hook
Instructor: Sarah Lilienthal Class Fee: $28
Beginner Lace Headband
If you’ve never tried any lace before maybe this is your class. You will learn basic lace stitches that are used in all lace patterns no matter how elaborate.
Section One Class Dates: Mondays, October 14 & 21 6-8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Chunky wt. yarn (we used Viking Balder)
10.5 straight or circular needles
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $28
If you’ve never tried any lace before maybe this is your class. You will learn basic lace stitches that are used in all lace patterns no matter how elaborate.
Section One Class Dates: Mondays, October 14 & 21 6-8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Chunky wt. yarn (we used Viking Balder)
10.5 straight or circular needles
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $28
Section Two Class Dates: Wednesdays, October 16 & 23 2-4pm
Whisper Lace Shawl
This shawl is a whisper of warmth around you, so lightweight, so beautiful. The easy lace pattern stitch shows off this yarn so well and it only takes one ball!
Section One Class Dates: Tuesdays, October 15 & 29 1-3pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 1 ball of Whisper Lace
Size 4 - 24" (or longer) circular needle
Darning needle
Instructor: Carolyn Vance Class Fee: $28
This shawl is a whisper of warmth around you, so lightweight, so beautiful. The easy lace pattern stitch shows off this yarn so well and it only takes one ball!
Section One Class Dates: Tuesdays, October 15 & 29 1-3pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 1 ball of Whisper Lace
Size 4 - 24" (or longer) circular needle
Darning needle
Instructor: Carolyn Vance Class Fee: $28
Section Two Class Dates: Thursdays, Oct. 24 & Nov.7 6-8pm
Boot Socks on 9” Circular Needles
Want to knit socks but you don’t like double pointed needles? Here is your answer! This is a great first sock project.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, October 15, 22 6-8pm & Saturday, Oct 26 4-5:30pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 1 ball of DK weight sock yarn
we will work on a gauge swatch the first class to determine your needle size. (3 – 6)
1 set of Dbl. Pointed needles in the same size
Stitch markers
Instructor: Melissa Seitzer/Fasnacht Class Fee: $38
Want to knit socks but you don’t like double pointed needles? Here is your answer! This is a great first sock project.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, October 15, 22 6-8pm & Saturday, Oct 26 4-5:30pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 1 ball of DK weight sock yarn
we will work on a gauge swatch the first class to determine your needle size. (3 – 6)
1 set of Dbl. Pointed needles in the same size
Stitch markers
Instructor: Melissa Seitzer/Fasnacht Class Fee: $38
Zico Crochet Scarf
Whip up this fun and funky scarf in an afternoon or evening. Using a cool yarn and easy crochet stitches you will want to make more than one. This is a great class for beginner crocheters!
Class Date: Thursday October 17 6-8pm
Skill Level: Beginner (You only need how to chain stitch, and single crochet before taking this class.)
Materials Needed: 1 ball of Zico yarn
1 hank of Miski yarn,
Size H hook
Darning needle
Instructor: Melissa Seitzer/Fasnacht Class Fee: $18
Whip up this fun and funky scarf in an afternoon or evening. Using a cool yarn and easy crochet stitches you will want to make more than one. This is a great class for beginner crocheters!
Class Date: Thursday October 17 6-8pm
Skill Level: Beginner (You only need how to chain stitch, and single crochet before taking this class.)
Materials Needed: 1 ball of Zico yarn
1 hank of Miski yarn,
Size H hook
Darning needle
Instructor: Melissa Seitzer/Fasnacht Class Fee: $18
Felted Clogs
This is the perfect gift for the special someone for the holidays. They can be made for a fraction of the retail cost for felted slippers. This Fiber Trends pattern comes sized for women, size 6, 8, and 10 and men, size 11 and 13. They can be knit in two colors or solid, there is also an option for using suede soles.
Class Dates: Saturdays, October 26 & November 2, 9 9-11am
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Worsted weight wool yarn - For felting, you need 100% animal fiber yarn, **superwash yarn will NOT felt. I recommend all the same brand for your project, as different yarns can felt at different rates.
Size 13 - 24" circular needles
Stitch markers
Post-its
Row counter (optional)
Embellishments (optional)
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $38
This is the perfect gift for the special someone for the holidays. They can be made for a fraction of the retail cost for felted slippers. This Fiber Trends pattern comes sized for women, size 6, 8, and 10 and men, size 11 and 13. They can be knit in two colors or solid, there is also an option for using suede soles.
Class Dates: Saturdays, October 26 & November 2, 9 9-11am
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Worsted weight wool yarn - For felting, you need 100% animal fiber yarn, **superwash yarn will NOT felt. I recommend all the same brand for your project, as different yarns can felt at different rates.
Size 13 - 24" circular needles
Stitch markers
Post-its
Row counter (optional)
Embellishments (optional)
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $38
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 different look.
Class Dates: Wednesdays, October 23 & 30 6-8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Stella (or other DK weight yarn) in two different colors Size 6 – 16” circular needle
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $28
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 different look.
Class Dates: Wednesdays, October 23 & 30 6-8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Stella (or other DK weight yarn) in two different colors Size 6 – 16” circular needle
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $28
Braided Scarf
Do you need a gift for someone that has everything? This scarf is unlike any that you have seen before. Braided sections mix seamlessly with ribbed sections to create wonderful texture. Working with a super bulky yarn makes this project work up fast.
Class Date: Monday, October 28 6-8pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 2 balls of Yusha (or other super bulky yarn)
Size 17 straight or circular needles
Size 13 double pointed needles
Darning needle
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Do you need a gift for someone that has everything? This scarf is unlike any that you have seen before. Braided sections mix seamlessly with ribbed sections to create wonderful texture. Working with a super bulky yarn makes this project work up fast.
Class Date: Monday, October 28 6-8pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 2 balls of Yusha (or other super bulky yarn)
Size 17 straight or circular needles
Size 13 double pointed needles
Darning needle
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
AESLIGHT Shawl, by Gudrun Johnston, The Shetland Trader
Aestlight means “east light” in Shetland dialect. This Shawl is knit in the traditional Shetland method. This is a very fun knit! The pattern is well written with charts, written instruction and photos. The pattern can be knit in 2 sizes: approx. 45”x 17” or 52”x 21”.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, 19, & 26 6-8pm
Skill Level: Intermediate Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 440 or 550 yds fingering weight yarn
Size 6 - 24 or 32" circular needle,
Stitch markers
Row counter
Post-it notes or highlighter tape.
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $42
Aestlight means “east light” in Shetland dialect. This Shawl is knit in the traditional Shetland method. This is a very fun knit! The pattern is well written with charts, written instruction and photos. The pattern can be knit in 2 sizes: approx. 45”x 17” or 52”x 21”.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, 19, & 26 6-8pm
Skill Level: Intermediate Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 440 or 550 yds fingering weight yarn
Size 6 - 24 or 32" circular needle,
Stitch markers
Row counter
Post-it notes or highlighter tape.
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $42
Buttoned Mohair Mitts
These fun fingerless mitts are great for the crisp days of fall. They are knit in two different directions! You will learn the easy wave stitch on the cuff, then we will pick up stitches and join to knit the hand of the mitt in the round, and the last class you will learn how to make the thumb.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 29, Nov. 2 & 12 6-8pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 1 ball of Dark Horse Mohair Multi
Size 3 double pointed needles
Darning needle
3 stitch markers
Instructor: Melissa Seitzer/Fasnacht Class Fee: $38
These fun fingerless mitts are great for the crisp days of fall. They are knit in two different directions! You will learn the easy wave stitch on the cuff, then we will pick up stitches and join to knit the hand of the mitt in the round, and the last class you will learn how to make the thumb.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 29, Nov. 2 & 12 6-8pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: 1 ball of Dark Horse Mohair Multi
Size 3 double pointed needles
Darning needle
3 stitch markers
Instructor: Melissa Seitzer/Fasnacht Class Fee: $38
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