Introduction to Weaving
Date: September 8, 2023 OR November 2, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00+ pm
Class Fee:$80.00
Materials Fee:$12.00 - $25.00 depending on the selection of yarns for the class.
Please bring a bag lunch.
Description:
We will be using Shacht 15” Cricket looms for this class, provided by Three Bags Full. We will begin by warping our looms and continue to weave a placemat 12 inches wide and approximately 18 inches long. Cricket Looms may be purchased at Three Bags Full.
In this class you will learn:
· How to warp a loom
· How to wind your shuttle
· Weaving Terminology
· Parts of a loom and the accessories
· How to choose yarns for weaving
· Discussion on heddles and dents
· How to weave a header
· How to create a plain weave placemat
· Finishing your placemat
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.
Corner to Corner Afghan Workshop
Skill Level: Intermediate Crochet
Description: Simple, easy to create and easy to use. Make this afghan any size you like. Make it square or rectangular. Make it striped or solid. Learn this simple pattern and you will be able to whip up a baby afghan in a jiffy. And this technique can be used for wash cloths, scarves or full sized afghans.
Duration: 2 hours for 2 weeks
Dates: Saturdays 9/9 & 9/16/2023 – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $50
Materials: 100 gr sport to DK weight or 2 skeins of worsted weight; needles to achieve gauge: 6 sts / inch to have a newborn – 6 mos sweater; 5 sts / inch for 1 year old.
Instructor: Roberta
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.
Felted Purse on a Ball
Skill Level No Skills Necessary (This project will require a long period of standing)
Description: A wet felting project that’s sure to please! Start with raw woolen fiber and using a number of props you will turn it into a beautifully felted purse.
Duration: @ 6 hours
Date: Friday – September 15, 2023 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Class Cost: $120 (includes materials)
Materials: You will need to come in to select your preferred colors. Color selection must be made by 9/1/23 or the color selection will be limited to the fiber colors on hand. You must bring 2 beach towels to the class.
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.
Persian Tiles Afghan Workshop
Skill Level: Intermediate Crochet
Description: Persian Tiles has become an iconic crochet design. This beautiful and colorful afghan can be made in a multitude of colors. We are kitting this up as the Three Bags Full colorway using the machine wash and dry, Berroco Vintage Baby, a DK weight yarn. This work of art will impress everyone who sees it. And it is a great way to improve your crochet skills.
Duration: 2 hours for 5 weeks
Date: Fridays – 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20 & 10/27/2023 from 10:00 am - noon
Class Cost: $100
Materials: Three Bags Full Colorway will contain 26 skeins of Berroco Vintage Baby for $130 (if you like you can assemble your own colorway using Vintage Baby, cost will be $143)
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.
Brioche Two Color Scarf Workshop
Skill Level: Advanced Knitter
Description: Learn to knit a two-color reversible scarf in Brioche. You will learn “Brioche knit” (BRK) and “Brioche purl” (BRP) and how to knit using two contrasting colors. This is a great was to learn the concepts of Brioche knitting with this beginner Brioche pattern.
Duration: 2 hours for 2 weeks
Dates: Saturdays – September 23 & 30, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $60
Materials: Two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn, 400 yards each.
24” or longer size US 9 circular needle.
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.
Celtic Sheep Christmas Stocking Workshop
Skill Level: Intermediate
Description: Knit up a beautiful heirloom Christmas Stocking! Use traditional Christmas colors or go rogue and make up your own color scheme.
The beautiful stocking will be a winner for your favorite somebody!
Duration: 2 hours for 3 weeks
Dates: Saturdays – 10/21, 10/28 & 11/4/2022 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $75
Materials: One skein each of 3 colors worsted weight yarn. Recommended yarn is Plymouth Galway. Size US 6 dpns or magic loop (or size to obtain gauge 24 sts = 4 inches)
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.
Introduction to Crochet
Skill Level: Beginner/Novice
Description: Learn the crochet basics in this two-hour class. We will teach you the chain and single crochet. With these techniques, you will be able to improve your skills, and learn new stitches. Also, single crochet is the stitch you will need to make those cute Amigurumi projects.
Duration: 2 hours
Dates: Saturday – November 11, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $30
Materials: Size H hook, 1 skein worsted weight yarn
Instructor: Roberta
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.
Cranky Lessons
Skill Level: Patience – not much hand knitting experience required
Description: Learn to knit socks on a Circular Sock Machine. This will be an individual lesson. We will make a sock and then help you make a sock. This challenging and fun machine will leave you with a pair of socks or a big mess. That’s why we call her Cranky!
N.B. - This is a new class at Three Bags Full - will be experimenting with timing and approach to the class - Be a groundbreaker@
Duration: 3 hours
Dates: Must call to schedule in advance
Class Cost: $65
Materials: One skein sock yarn (must be arranged in advance as it needs to be wound onto a cone.
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register.