Friday March 12, 2021 9:00-10:00 am
If you have always wanted to learn how to carry your yarns in two hands when knitting Fair Isle designs...but do not have much time for classes...then this 1 hour class will take the mystery out of this traditional way to manage your yarns. Two-handed stranded colorwork also helps keep your yarns from twisting so you will not lose time straightening everything out. We will also talk about several methods for creating a swatch for colorwork.
Students will learn: Two-handed method for holding yarns.
Class Fee: $20
Minimum Age: Old enough to have knowledge/experience needed for class
Required Skills: All Levels, Knit stitch, Purl stitch, familiar with two color knitting
Materials students should bring: 2 colors of solid color DK weight yarn, 40 yds, US 4 needles
Homework: none
Friday March 12, 2021 12:00-5:00 pm (includes 1 hour break)
In demystify felt resists, you will learn multiple ways to use resists to create sculptural felt. We explore the use of open, closed, layered, embedded, and donut resists. There will be a discussion on basic pattern making for all types of projects. This is an intermediate level class. Your materials include six mini kits with all the materials you need. Kits are purchased directly from your instructor.
Class Fee: $80
Purchase Kit REQUIRED for class: $50 – must purchase kit to participate in the workshop
https://www.pattibarker.com/product-page/demystifying-resists-kit
Deadline to register and order a kit is March 3rd
Minimum Age: 12
Required Skills: All levels
Materials students should bring: There are a few other things you need to gather before class, including; 2’ x 8’ bubble wrap, a wetting method (one-gallon garden sprayer or ball brause & bucket); liquid dish soap; sharp full-sized scissors; an old towel; 2’ section of pool noodle; either two t-shirt strips or knee high nylons for ties.
Homework: none
This is a 2-part workshop
Friday March 12, 2021 9:00-11:00 am
Saturday March 13, 2021 12:00-2:00 pm
If you've got the concept of the basic brioche stitch but you want to do those fascinating lace patterns, this is your next step. We'll cast on for a shawl swatch so that we learn how to work brioche flat and then cover increases and decreases that make the magic happen.
Students will learn: Technique for two color brioche worked flat Brioche lace increases and decreases, Reading Brioche lace charts
Class Fee: $80
Minimum Age: 14
Required Skills: none
Intermediate, Student must be able to cast on, knit and purl proficiently. Experience with basic lace, chart reading, and brioche stitch extremely helpful.
Materials students should bring: Copy of Lesley Anne Robinson’s Donita shawl pattern available at https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/donita, Two colors of DK weight yarn and circular needles appropriate for the yarn weight, Post-it notes
Homework: Print handout if a paper copy is desired
Friday March 12, 2021 4:00-6:00 pm
Ever wanted to embellish your knitting with a monogram or crest, or perhaps your child's artwork? Learn the art of duplicate stitch in the class. And, bring a picture, and using specially created tracing paper, convert your picture to a guide to duplicate stitch your custom design to your knitting.
Students will learn: How to create duplicate stitch design based on actual stitch shape. How to work duplicate stitch.
Class Fee: $40
Materials Fee: $0
Minimum Age: none
Required Skills: All Levels
Materials students should bring: Small amount of worsted yarn in a contrasting color to swatch, tapestry needle, small scissors. Picture to convert: Max 7.5 x 7.5" for a picture about 40 sts wide x 52 rows high, or a proportionally smaller picture for a smaller stockinette base. Erasable colored pencils in all colors of the artwork. Tape.
Purchase Kit:
Homework: Knit a small swatch of stockinette in worsted yarn, 15 sts x 20 rows. If you wish to use the project as a coaster, cast-on 21 sts and add 4 rows of seed stitch to top and bottom, and 3 sts of seed stitch to each edge with the stockinette panel in the middle.
Friday March 12, 2021 12:00-2:00 pm
If you’ve ever made a cabled scarf or blanket, you know how it is only partly satisfying. One side is an array of beautiful cables, and the other side is obviously the wrong side. What if there was a way to make both sides good without resorting to double-knitting? But there is! This class will cover simple reversible cables as well as ribbles. Alas! These tricks don’t work for all types of cables; but we will look at when they can and can’t be applied.
Students will learn: simple flat reversible cables, ribbles, twists, overview of cable nomenclature, which types of cables can be worked reversibly
Class Fee: $40
Minimum Age: 14
Required Skills: Advanced beginner (some experience), Should be able to work 1×1 and 2×2 ribbing. Should already have experience with basic cables.
Materials students should bring: homework swatch in class yarn (smooth, non-splitting, light or bright or medium color), needles to work that yarn in ribbing, cable needle, a pin for marking the right side of your work
Homework: Using your favorite cast-on for 1×1 ribbing, cast on 56 stitches and work a few rows in 1×1 ribbing to establish pattern. Leave yarn attached and stitches live on the needles. Note: If you are a tight knitter, please go up a couple needle sizes, as this fabric will pull in and you’ll need some slack to be able to cable comfortably.
Friday March 12, 2021 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Come learn a little about the history of the Fibonacci Sequence and how you can use these numbers to create very aesthetically appealing stripes, fades and more! Applicable for knitters, crocheters, weavers and more. Math IS fun!!
Students will learn: We will discuss how to use the Fibonacci Sequence to plan striping patterns for all kinds of projects, from hats and scarves to blankets and even garments!
Class Fee: $20
Materials Fee: $0
Minimum Age: none
Required Skills: All levels
Materials students should bring: Optional: yarn in 2 solid colors with appropriate hook or needle to swatch with.
Homework: none
Friday March 12, 2021 9:00-11:00 am
We love lace! We love the feminine allure of lace shawls and wraps and cowls and scarves. But we do not love the wrong sides of these garments. Phooey! What’s a knitter to do? Did you know you can convert many stockinette-based lace patterns into reversible lace patterns? No, this is not double-knitting, but you should already be comfortable with 1×1 ribbing and lace knitting.
Students will learn: Italian cast-on, which is perfect for versa lace or 1×1 ribbing or brioche, double yarn-overs and how to deal with them on the next row, left-leaning reversible decrease, right-leaning reversible decrease, tubular bind-off, which is also perfect for 1×1 ribbing
Class Fee: $40
Minimum Age: 14
Required Skills: Intermediate, Students should already be familiar with the basic processes of knitting lace including mastery of yarn-overs, left-leaning decreases (ssk), and right-leaning decreases (k2tog).
Materials students should bring: project uses 2 skeins of Feza yarns Harvest now renamed Urth Harvest worsted or other worsted-weight yarn, needles appropriate for 1×1 ribbing in this yarn.
If you want to practice before you cast-on the project, bring class yarn (worsted weight, plain, light or bright or medium color, non-splitting) and appropriate needles
Homework: No homework, but must meet prerequisite.
Friday March 12, 2021 9:00-11:00 am
Flywing hat was on the cover of Knitty.com First Fall 2020. While the pattern looks complicated, it is just stripes with a few slipped stitches creating the dramatic impact. Since you only work with one color at a time, it is an ideal introduction to colorwork. Twice in each repeat, the beginning of round shifts to hide the dreaded jog. The crown decreases in pattern to a little star at the top. In class, begin the slipped stitch body of the hat with some insider tips and a supplemental handout.
Students will learn: simple stripes, colorwork, how to align increases, slipped stitch concepts, shifting rounds
Class Fee: $40
Minimum Age: none
Required Skills: Advanced beginner (some experience), Casting-on and knitting in round.
Materials students should bring: 100 yds each of fingering yarn in 2 contrasting colors. US #2/2.75mm circular needle, 16 inch/40 cm; US #4/3.5mm circular needle, 16 inch/40 cm and dpns or other small circumference method. Note that the gauge is 22 sts/4", so not a light fingering, and perhaps sport yarn, depending on how tightly you knit, removable stitch markers.
Homework: Download free pattern, Flywing from Knitty.com - First Fall 2020. Cast on and work ribbing for your desired size. https://knitty.com/ISSUEff20/PATTflywing/PATTflywing.php
Friday March 12, 2021 12:00-2:00 pm
German Short Rows involve no wraps, pins, or other accessories. At the short row turn, the yarn is slipped to create a double stitch. This double stitch is a real ugly duckling, visibly bigger than all the surrounding stitches. However, just as the ugly duckling transformed into a beautiful swan, the double stitch, when worked in a subsequent row, transforms, filling the short row gap beautifully on the front and back of your work. Learn to work German Short Rows in stockinette and garter stitch as you make a coffee koozie. Learn how to fix them if the unthinkable happens and your double stitch goes rogue. Finally, the class will also cover places to use German short rows, how they compare to other short row methods, and how to substitute them in patterns.
Students will learn: how to make, fix, and substitute German Short Rows
Class Fee: $40
Minimum Age: 12
Required Skills: Advanced beginner (some experience), knitting, purling, some experience with short rows helpful
Materials students should bring: 60 yards of worsted/aran yarn, optional 8 yards of contrasting colored yarn, and appropriate needles, not too blunt, lace points preferred.
Homework: none
Friday March 12, 2021 4:00-6:00 pm
A famous book character declared, "You can never have too many socks." But they don't all have to look alike! Pick and choose the elements of socks that you like best to create your own sock designs and then cast on to begin knitting them.
Students will learn: Basic sock construction, Sock fitting considerations, Patterning ideas and constraints for socks, Yarn ideas and constraints for socks
Class Fee: $40
Minimum Age: 14
Required Skills: Advanced beginner (some experience), Student must be able to cast on, knit and purl
Materials students should bring: Flexible Tape Measure, handout, blank paper and writing utensil, Stitch pattern ideas (optional)
Homework: Print handout if paper copy is desired
This is a 2 part Workshop
Friday March 12, 2021 4:00-6:00 pm
Saturday March 13, 2021 4:00-6:00 pm
Learn to weave a strap using this unique and ancient loom. Straps are super useful and surround us in many everyday items. This class will walk beginning students through parts of the inkle loom, how to read a weaving draft, dressing the loom for weaving, weaving a small strap, and finishing two projects: a bookmark and a keychain wristlet.
Students will learn: Day 1, 2 hours: Introduction, loom parts, Reading a draft, making heddles, warping the loom (Homework assigned: finish warping the loom); Day 2: weaving, finishing strap
Class Fee: $80
Purchase Kit OPTIONAL: $24 (includes shipping) Yarn: 3 colors of yarn: Main background color, 500 yards; Contrast 1 yarn, 150 yards; Contrast 3 yarn, 120 yards, Instruction booklet (including: Custom strap design based on kit colors with instructions, Planning and note-taking pages, Inkle weaving resources). The kit contents will accommodate a strap that uses up to a 9 yard warp, which is more than needed for the class requirements.
Order by sending an email to gracemcfetters@gmail.com
Deadline to register and order a kit is March 3rd
Minimum Age: none
Required Skills: Beginner (no experience),
Materials students should bring: Inkle loom with belt shuttle, crochet thread (#10 for heddles), Kit provided by Instructor. If buying your own yarn, choose size #3 cotton yarn or 3/2 cotton weaving yarn. Please choose 3 colors with contrast.. Recommended yarn is Brassard 8/4 cotton. Fabric tape measure, sharp scissors, popsicle sticks and/or toilet paper/papertowels (for packing). Optional supplies: additional belt shuttle, graph paper, note-taking materials, calculator.
Homework: N/A - assigned in class
Friday March 12, 2021 6:00-9:00 pm
Needle felting is a fun, creative and inexpensive fiber craft in which wool fleece or roving is sculpted, using special barbed needles. In this class, you will learn a variety of needle felting techniques, create your very own original piece, and go home with all the materials you need to continue felting! These techniques can then be used to create many different items including 3-D sculptures, wool paintings, jewelry, ornaments, embellishments and more. You can also use needle felting techniques to appliqué wool onto your favorite projects including bags, hats, scarves, and other items.
Students will learn: A variety of needle felting techniques and create an original piece.
Class Fee: $40
Purchase Kit: OPTIONAL $20: purchase felting kit that includes all of the supplies needed for this class.
https://www.especially4ewe.com/store/p24/Needle_Felting_Kit.html
Deadline to register and order a kit is March 3rd; unless you can pick it up in Youngsville, NC
Minimum Age: 10
Required Skills: Beginner (no experience)
Materials students should bring: Wool roving, felting needles, foam block, simple cookie cutter (open back), 1 or more pieces of craft felt (acrylic is fine)
Homework: none
Friday March 12, 2021 1:00-3:00 pm
In this class, we will explore the use of steek stitches and how to secure them (or not) both before and after cutting. Students will come to class with a homework swatch which will be cut during class time. The easiest way to get over your fear is to just do it! Then you can and move on to enjoying the benefits of this historic construction technique. The alcohol will then be less of a fortification and more of a celebration!
Students will learn: Understanding steek stitches and how they are used, Knitting steek stitches, Securing before cutting, Cutting a steek, Securing after cutting
Class Fee: $40
Minimum Age: 16
Required Skills: Intermediate, Knit and purl stitch
Materials students should bring: Worsted or DK weight yarn... solid or tonal colors, no novelty. 40 yards each, Needles in appropriate size for yarn selected, Small sharp scissors, crochet hook same size as knitting needles, Waste yarn in different color than homework swatch – 3 yrds.
Homework: none
Friday March 12, 2021 4:00-5:00 pm
Cap, Flat, Cut, Speed All of these are types of gauge swatches...for colorwork knitting. All are designed to get around the dreaded "purl stitch". Join us as we will look at each swatch type and discuss how they can help you get better gauge for your colorwork knitting.
Students will learn: Different ways to create a swatch for colorwork knitting without purling
Class Fee: $20
Minimum Age: 16
Required Skills: Advanced beginner (some experience), Knit stitch
Materials students should bring: none required
Homework: none
Friday March 12, 2021 12:00-2:00 pm
Tired of gapping button bands? Is your sweater too big in the shoulders if it fits your bust? Learn how to customize existing patterns with shaping and bust darts to get your bust fitting sweater ever!
Students will learn: Taking measurements, Choosing a base size for a sweater, Placement options for bust increases and decreases, Short row techniques to create bust darts
Class Fee: $40
Minimum Age: 14
Required Skills: Advanced beginner (some experience); Ability to Cast On, Knit and Purl
Materials students should bring: Calculator (the one on your phone will work), writing utensil, printed copies of handouts, two colors of medium weight yarn and a set of needles to match (to practice techniques)
Homework: Print handouts if paper copies are desired
Friday March 12, 2021 9:00-11:00 am
Have fun wet-felting soap with wool and silk fibers for a pretty and practical addition to your washroom - it's like a built-in loofah sponge! Felt 2 bars of soap in your choice of colors - 1 to keep, and 1 for a gift. A fun and easy class for everyone!
Students will learn: Wet-felting basics
Purchase Kit REQUIRED: $15 (includes shipping) Email instructor at annieskeepsakes@carolina.rr.com with color preference
Order by sending an email to annieskeepsakes@carolina.rr.com
Deadline to register and order a kit is March 3rd
Materials Fee: $0
Minimum Age: 10
Required Skills: All Levels
Materials students should bring: 2 bars of soap such as Dial, Ivory, Olay (Zest doesn't work.) Knee-high stocking, 2-qt. bowl, towel, apron or old shirt for wet-felting, couple of paper towels
Homework: none
