Diamond Lace Stole
Skill Level: Intermediate
Description: Knit this summery lace stole in a DK or Sport weight cotton. It’s a great way to learn lace knitting and how to follow a chart. It’s also a good skill builder for journaling. The first session will cover casting on, learning the charted symbols and how to follow the chart. We will reconvene for a second session the following week to track your progress and iron out any bumps or issues, then you’ll feel confident to finish your beautiful stole on your own.
Duration: 2 hours for 2 sessions
Dates: Saturdays – June 12 & 19, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $40
Materials Fee: not included in cost of the class. 530 yards of sport or DK weight cotton. Size 5 needles.
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register.
Needle Felting Workshop
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Needle felting is fun and creative. In this class you will learn the basics to create felted artwork. You will be amazed at how simple it is and how quickly you will be able to create your own custom note cards.
Duration: 2 hours
Date: Saturday – June 5, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $20
Materials Fee: $21 (Includes needle felting supplies and fiber for this and other projects. Also includes note cards)
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register.
Stitch Sampler Cowl
Skill Level: Intermediate
Description: A lovely way to learn new stitches and patterns as you knit this long multi-wrap cowl. Get started in the first session and receive a new section pattern each week for 7 weeks. You will have your cowl finished in time to wear it during the summer. Knit in a vibrant sport/DK weight cotton it’s the perfect accessory for the warmer weather.
Duration: 2 hours for 1 session – patterns will be emailed every Friday for 7 additional weeks.
Date: Saturday – May 8, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $20
Materials Fee: not included in cost of the class. 440 yards of sport or DK weight cotton. Size 5 needles.
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register.
Introduction to Weaving
Date: Friday, May 7, 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00+ pm
Class Fee:$75.00
Materials Fee:$12.00 - $18.00 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
Derecho Tee Workshop
Skill Level: Intermediate
Description: This gorgeous tee will teach you to knit a top-down sweater using short rows and graduated increases for shaping. It is knit in one piece with no sewing when you are finished. A very wearable tee, knit in Berroco Remix Light a blend of nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk and linen.
Duration: 2 hours for 3 sessions
Dates: Saturdays – April 24, May 1 & 15, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $60
Materials Fee: not included in cost of the class. Berroco Remix Light 2 – 4 balls (depending on size); 16” & 29” sizes 3 and 5 or size to obtain gauge; one set double points size 3; 5 stitch markers (1 a different color) You will need to pick your color 2 weeks in advance to ensure that we have it in stock.
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Learn to Cable Workshop
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner ( you must be able to cast on, knit and purl)
Description: This is a great project to learn to knit cables. It’s short, sweet and useful. These make great gifts around the holidays and if you haven’t mastered cables yet, it’s a perfect way to become an expert
Duration: 2 hours for 1 week
Dates: Saturdays – April 17, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $20
Materials Fee: not included in cost of the class. Worsted weight yarn, Size 5-7 needle and a cable needle.
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register
Felted Coin Purse
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner ( you must be able to cast on, knit and purl)
Description: Try you hand at felting with this quick usable project. Knit a super large coin purse and let your washing machine do the magic of turning it into a pretty and practical coin purse. Once you’ve felted once, you be ready for your next felting project!
Duration: 2 hours for 1 week
Date: Saturdays – April 10, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $20
Materials Fee: not included in cost of the class.
100% Wool – worsted weight one or two colors; Needle US 10 & 1” metal button
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register.
Granny's Pillow Workshop - Cancelled
Skill Level: Beginner Crochet
Description: Go back to those nostalgic days of the 60’s – updated to the 21st Century!! We are having a class in Granny Squares that will knock Granny off her rocker!
You will learn to start with a magic ring and piece your squares together continuously.
Duration: 2 hours for weeks
Dates: Saturdays – March 20 & 27, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $40
Materials: Worsted weight yarn in 5-7 colors. Size G crochet hook. 16” Pillow form.
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register.
Liecester Cardigan Workshop
Skill Level: Intermediate Knitter
Description: Cables, cables, cables! This beautiful shawl collared cardigan knit in worsted weight will be your go to sweater for years to come. We can show you how in a series of classes that will take you step by step through the knitting and piecing of this gorgeous sweater. The 4 classes will be held over the course of 7 weeks with time off in between each class so you can knit to the next step.
Duration: 2 hours for 4 weeks
Dates: Fridays – March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23, 2021 from 10:00 am - noon
Class Cost: $80
Materials: Will be selected two weeks prior to the class to give ample time for the orders to arrive. (Friday 2/26 10 am – noon)
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register.
Felted Clogs Workshop
Skill Level: Intermediate Knitter
Description: Take your precious knitting and do the unthinkable – throw it in a washing machine with hot water! Yes, you want to, in order to get these warm, fuzzy felted clogs. Join this class and learn to make slippers that your whole family will enjoy. We’ll also talk about embellishing your clogs after they are felted.
Duration: 2 hours for 2 weeks
Dates: Saturdays – March 6 & 13, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $40
Materials: 100% wool in worsted weight. We can help you with the yardage calculations depending on the style and size.
Needles: US13 – 24” and 16” (also a spare circular needle in a smaller size)
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register.
Brioche Hat or Cowl Workshop
Skill Level: Advanced Knitter
Description: Learn to knit one of these gorgeous items while you are learning some advanced Brioche knitting techniques. Choose either the hat or the cowl and you will be able to make either project when you are finished. You will learn “Brioche knit” (BRK) and “Brioche purl” (BRP), slanting Brioche stitches and Brioche decreases (hat). This is a challenging project so be brave and expand your skill set!
Duration: 2 hours for 2 weeks
Dates: Saturdays – February 20 & 27, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $40
Materials: Two contrasting skeins of DK weight yarn
For Hat: size 6 - 16” circular and either 40” circular for magic loop or double points
For Cowl: size 4 – 16” circular
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Grey Gardens Entrelac Headband Workshop
Skill Level: Intermediate ( you must be able to cast on, knit and purl)
Description: Learn Entrelac Knitting, beginning with a "turban like" headband. Once you learn the Entrelac technique, you will be able to create amazing scarves, shawls and sweaters that will stop people in their tracks! (I will teach you how to "purl backwards" to reduce the amount of turning while knitting!)
Duration: 2 hours for 2 weeks
Dates: Saturdays - February 6 & 13, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $40
Materials Fee: not included (Two skeins Plymouth Gina and Size 8 straight or circular needle needed)
Instructor: Roberta
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Soundtrack Cowl
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Knitter
Description: Learn Mosaic Knitting with this super easy cowl. Select two contrasting colors in your favorite worsted weight yarn and make a great gift for someone (or yourself!). This one week class will teach you everything you need to know how to complete a mosaic knitting project with the pros!
Duration: 2 hours for 1 week
Date: Friday 1/15/2021 from 10 am - noon OR Saturday 1/30/2021 from 1 - 3 pm
Class Cost: $20
Materials: 24” circular needles in size US7 & US8; Worsted weight yarn (200 yards) in two contrasting colors.
Prework required before the class starts.
On smaller needles, using the long tail cast on method, cast on 116 sts, place marker for beginning of round. Knit in k2, p2 rib for 1.25”.
Instructor: Roberta
Stop in or call the shop (401) 333-YARN (9276) to register.