KnitWitz Classes & Events
UPDATED…………………………………………………………February 8, 2012
I recently heard a knitter say, “The more stressed out I am, the more furiously I knit!” Here are some classes to help you accelerate your knitting skills: KnitWitz classes require advance registration and payment of the class fee, and materials purchased at the shop. For individual attention, class sizes are limited and class fees are nonrefundable. Please register in advance. A surcharge of $5 will be added to class fees for registration on the day of the class, if space permits. Materials fees vary depending on yarn choices.
We have classes by appointment for beginners, and a class schedule for the slightly-more-advanced to advanced. NOTE: For most of our scheduled classes, you need only be fluent with knit and purl – we’ll teach you what you need!
KnitWitz also provides finishing and repair services for an hourly fee. Please call the shop or come by for an estimate.
EVENTS:
KNIT-INS! Just come in, no reservation required, no fee… just have fun and be knitting, crocheting, or spinning. The groups are great fun and welcome newcomers. A Knit-Ins is held each Wednesday and Friday evening, from 5pm-8pm.
MIDNIGHT KNIT IN: YARN TASTING! Please join us for this yarn introduction evening – get a TASTE for our new yarns and old favorites. Try them out in a small project, and take home the must-haves for your spring and summer knitting! When? March 24. Fee? $20. Time? 5pm-Midnight.
CLASSES BY APPOINTMENT:
BEGINNING KNITTING: Lessons are available by appointment, with individual instruction, although small groups are welcome. These sessions are 2 hours in length and $25 + Materials per person. Please call the shop to schedule your class!
BEGINNING CROCHET: Learn the basics of crochet in this class, including how to make a chain and build the basic stitches – single, double, and treble crochet – upon it. Use crochet to supplement your knitting skills. This class is designed for the very beginner! This class is 2 hours in length and $35 + Materials per person. By appointment, just call the shop to schedule your class.
SPINNING CLINIC: Take the mystery out of making yarn – and enhance your knitting or crochet with new skills. Learn the basics of hand spinning on a drop spindle and wheel. Or take your spinning to the next level with advance drawing and plying techniques. Classes for small groups are available, please call. Class fee: $70 per 8 hours of instruction. Dates & Times: By appointment. Please note there is a scheduled offering of Spinning Clinic in April.
KnitWitz can also arrange for any of our scheduled classes to be yours by appointment. Simply call the shop to arrange a time!
CLASS SCHEDULE:
FEBRUARY 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
- 9am-11am – Perpendicular Scarf (1 of 2)
- 10am-Noon – Sock Clinic (See extended description below.)
- 1pm-4pm – Traveling Woman Shawl (1 of 3) – $45 (includes pattern) + materials
Sunday, February 12, 2012
- Noon-4pm – Design-A-Shawl
- Noon-4pm – Dragon Spine: Reversible Cable Scarf, $40 (includes pattern) + materials
Saturday, February 18, 2012
- 9am-Noon – Tech Square Afghan
Sunday, February 19, 2012
- Noon-4pm – Felted Pocket Knitting Bag (1 of 2), $45 (includes pattern) + materials
Saturday, February 25, 2012
- 9am-11am – Perpendicular Scarf (2 of 2)
- 10am-Noon – Sock Clinic (See extended description below.)
- 1pm-4pm – Felted Crocheted Slippers (1 of 2), $45 (includes pattern) + materials
Sunday, February 26, 2012
- Noon-4pm – Knitting 911
- Noon-4pm – Continuous Strand Woven Bag (1 of 2)
MARCH, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
- 9am-Noon – Pick a Project
- 1pm-4pm – Gossamer Square Shawl (1 of 2)
Saturday, March 10, 2012
- 9am-11am – Sweet Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan (1 of 2)
- 10am-Noon – Sock Clinic
- 1pm-4pm – Traveling Woman Shawl (2 of 3)
- 1pm-4pm – Felted Crocheted Slippers (2 of 2)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
- Noon-4pm – Scalloped Fingerless Mittens
- Noon-4pm – Continuous Strand Woven Bag (2 of 2)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
- 9am-Noon – Tech Square Afghan
- 1pm-4pm – Broomstick Lace Shawl, $45 (includes pattern) + materials
- 1pm-4pm – Felted Caribbean Bag (1 of 2)
Sunday, March 18, 2012
- 11am-5pm – DYEING WORKSHOP: Hand-Painted Self-Striping Sock Yarn, $65 + materials
Saturday, March 24, 2012
- 10am-Noon – Sock Clinic
- 9am-11am – Sweet Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan (2 of 2)
- 1pm-4pm – Gossamer Square Shawl (2 of 2)
Sunday, March 25, 2012
- Noon-4pm – Knitting 911
- Noon-4pm – Butterfly Faroese Shawl (1 of 2)
Saturday, March 31, 2012
- 1pm-4pm – Felted Caribbean Bag (2 of 2)
APRIL, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
- Noon-4pm – Introduction to Cables, Cabled Sampler Bag
- Noon-4pm – Beginning Spinning (1 of 2)
Saturday, April 7, 2012
- 9am-Noon – Pick a Project
Saturday, April 14, 2012
- 10am-Noon – Sock Clinic
- 1pm-4pm – Appalachian Gathering Basket (1 of 2)
- 1pm-4pm – Tunisian Crocheted Entrelac Shawl (1 of 2), $45 + materials&book
Sunday, April 15, 2012
- Noon-4pm – Stashbusting 101
- Noon-4pm – Spinning Class (2 of 2)
Saturday, April 21, 2012
- 9am-Noon – Tech Square Afghan
- 1pm-4pm – Traveling Woman Shawl (3 of 3)
Sunday, April 22, 2012
- 11am-5pm – DYEING WORKSHOP: Hand-Painted Self-Striping Sock Yarn, $65 + materials
Saturday, April 28, 2012
- 10am-Noon – Sock Clinic
- 1pm-4pm – Appalachian Gathering Basket (2 of 2)
- 1pm-4pm – Tunisian Crocheted Entrelac Shawl (2 of 2)
Sunday, April 29, 2012
- Noon-4pm – Knitting 911
- Noon-4pm – Butterfly Faroese Shawl (2 of 2)
CLASSES BY DESCRIPTION:
SOCK CLINIC. Learn how to sock your needles, the traditional way with double point needles, the magic loop way, or the two circular needles method. Toe up or top down, one or two at a time. You choose the method you’d like to learn, and choose three of the dates during which to learn it! This flexible, three-part class covers the basics of how to make socks – YOUR WAY. Class Fee: $45 (includes pattern) + Materials. This Saturday class will be held on every 2nd and 4th Saturday, from 10am-12pm (pick any three sessions).
TECH SQUARE! “Build your knitting skills one square at a time!” Are you a beginner? Want to graduate from scarves? Feel like you can’t do anything big? You may want to give this class a try. We’ll be meeting once a month to learn a little at a time – one square at a time. At the end, you’ll have a completed afghan AND a lot more confidence about your knitting skills. Take the whole class, or just the squares you want. Space is limited, please sign up early. Class fee: $20 per month + Materials. The Tech Square Afghan book will be needed order to take these classes. Dates & Times: Every third Saturday of the month, 9am-12am. All classes include the crocheted provisional cast-on technique and will be held in the following order: · These classes started in June, but you can join in at any time throughout the rest of the scheduled classes. Arrange through the shop to do the other squares by appointment ($20 per square + Materials). Already covered are: Appliquéd Rose embellishment on a stockinette background, Decreases, Increases, and Pockets.
- February 18th will feature a Slipped Stitch Sheep, including picking up stitches, reading a slip-stitch chart, and simple embroidery.
- March 17th will feature the Forest-For-The-Trees square, including chart reading, various traveling stitches, and increasing in the stitch below.
- April 21st will feature Fair Isle, including creating, knitting, and cutting a steek, the backward loop cast-on, charting, 2-handed stranded knitting in the round, and a double hem with 3-needle join.
- May 19th will feature the Monogram Square, including knit and purl patterning, picking up stitches, and duplicate stitch.
GOSSAMER SQUARE SHAWL. In this 2-part class, you will knit an openwork fabric that reveals diagonal strands linking the columns of this beautiful shawl. The shawl is from the KNIT ONE BELOW book, and does require each student have this book. Each edge scallop grows out of the matching column, producing an organic effect. Class fee: $45 + Materials. Class dates & times: Saturday, March 3 & Saturday, March 24, from 1pm-4pm.
SEEING DOUBLE MITTENS. Switching colors in these fingerless mittens helps combat second-mitten syndrome with ridges of opposing colors. This class requires the student have the KNIT ONE BELOW book. Class fee: $35 + Materials. Class date & time: TBD.
BEGINNING LACE SCARFLET. Join the ranks of the asymmetrical and confound your knitting friends with this 2-part class. An easy lace pattern provides the basis for bias shaping, and a scalloped border adds charm. You are done in a flash, simply knot up a corner and you’re on your way – or use a beautiful button closure for a different style. This is beaded, too! Class fee: $45 (includes pattern and beads) + Materials. Class dates & times: TBD.
SILVER STREAK COWL. Worked in an alpaca/cashmere/silk blended yarn, this 2-session project from the CowlGirls book is lace for intermediate level knitters. Lovely lace covers the head then cascades down the neck. Tuck it into your coat or wrap it around and secure it with a brooch or glittery button for a different look. Class fee: $55 (includes book) + Materials. Class date & time: TBD.
INFINITY SCARF. MANY of you have admired the scarf in the shop – one of Jane’s creations. She’s teaching it in this class! Infinity scarves are BIG this season, and you’ll want one of your own – or as a present for someone special. “Infinitely Guinevere” is an Entrelac scarf in three colors, with a knitted lace edge. Space is limited, so please sign up early! Class fee: $65 + Materials. Dates & Times: TBD.
SCALLOPED FINGERLESS MITTENS. A necessary Florida accessory. These scalloped cuff fingerless mittens feature a unique edging and slipped stitch pattern. Class fee: $25 (includes pattern) + Materials. Date & Time: Sunday, March 11, from Noon-4pm.
BROOMSTICK LACE SHAWL. Join us in this class to create your own lovely lace shawl. If you’ve never crocheted before, you can still take this class – it does use a knitting needle, too! You will need an H crochet hook for this class. Class Fee: $45, includes pattern and knitting needle necessary for project. Date & Time: Saturday, March 17, 1pm-4pm.
FELTED KNITTING BAG. Knit your own hobo-style felted knitting bag, with 6 built in pockets, in this 2-session class. Class fee: $35 (includes pattern) + Materials. Dates & Times: Sunday, February 19 & Saturday, February 3, NOON-4pm.
DON’T SEE YOUR CLASS? – Let us know what YOU are interested in learning next, and we’ll arrange a class or private lesson!
