Introduction to Weaving
Date: Friday, October 1, 2021 OR
Friday, November 5, 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00+ pm
Class Fee:$75.00
Materials Fee:$12.00 - $25.00 depending on the selection of yarns for the class
Coffee, tea and bottled water will be provided; 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
Guernsey Christmas Stocking Workshop
Skill Level: Advanced beginner (must be able to knit, purl and knit in the round)
Description: Knit up a beautiful heirloom Christmas Stocking using patterns of simple knit and purl stitches. This lovely stocking has a fur cuff and is embellished with matching fur pom-poms. Everyone in your family will want one. We will walk you through the provisional cast-on, the German short-row heel, Kitchner stitch the toe and embellish with knitted fur pom-poms.
Duration: 2 hours for 3 weeks
Dates: Saturdays – 10/2, 10/9 & 10/16/2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $60
Materials: One skein worsted (220 yards) and one skein Furreal. Size US8 and US7, 16” circular needles
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.
Thrummed Mittens Workshop
Skill Level: Intermediate (must be able to knit in the round on double point needles or magic loop)
Description: Thrums are created by taking short pieces of roving and knitting them into the mitten as you work. The roving will appear as a regular stitch on the outside of the mitten looking much like a puffy heart shape. On the inside, it will look like a series of fleecy ends. In this class you will learn to make the warm mittens, great for being out walking on those cold winter days.
Duration: 2 hours for 2 weeks
Dates: Saturdays – 10/23 & 10/30/2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $40
Materials: 2 skeins of Plymouth Gina and 1 skein of Plymouth Galway Roving, Size US 7 needle 40” for magic loop or double points, 2 stitch markers.
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.
Twinkle Toes - Toe Up Socks with Short Row Heel
Skill Level: Intermediate Knitter
Description: This is a great project for new sock knitters or those looking for a new technique for sock knitting. Make one or two at a time, use double point or magic loop, it’s all fun! Not sure what size to make, try them on as you go!
· Week 1: Learn Judy’s Magic cast on to start your toe. Increase to your desired foot width. Continue to knit the foot. Knit to the heel for the next lesson. (One week off in between Week 1 & 2)
· Week 2: Learn how to knit a short row heel, continue knitting and before leaving, learn how to use a stretchy bind off to insure the top of your socks will fit correctly.
Duration: 2 hours for 2 weeks
Dates: Saturdays – November 6 & 20, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $40
Materials: One skein of sock yarn, 40" circular needle size US2 for Magic Loop, or double point needles size US2)
Instructor: Roberta
Stop in or call the shop (508) 316-3901 to register.