All classes must be pre-paid at the time of registration
and at least one week in advance of class start date. No refunds
can be given for cancellations less than 7 days prior to class
time.
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Private Lessons
Several of our wonderful shop employees are available
to teach private lessons. The fee is $30/hour. If there
is more than one person in the lesson, the price is
$15/hour per person. You can schedule private lessons
any time our employees are available. |
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Knitting Basics |
Beginning
Knitting Classes |
| Faye
Rosser
Mon, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-8 pm
Mon, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6-8 pm
Susan Dirk
Sat, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3 1-3 pm
Thurs July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6-8pm
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Level:
Herbal (over age 14)
Instructors: Faye Rosser, Susan Dirk
Cost: $75
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| Never knitted a stitch?
Ready to move on from knitting scarves? Or do you need
to brush up on your skills? Then this class is for you.
This is a comprehensive knitting course where in five
weeks you will learn the basics: casting on, knitting,
purling and binding off. In addition you'll learn how
to use circular needles, picking up stitches, simple
seaming, buttonholes and fixing common mistakes, all
done on your practice swatches. Get involved in the
needle arts and make new friends at the same time. |
| Supplies: |
- 1 skein of Cascade 220 or Encore Super wash for
practice knitting only. Make sure yarn is
wound into a ball before you come to class.
- Size #7 or #8 knitting needles (Faye prefers that
you use circulars, Susan prefers straight needles)
- Instructor will provide some basic written instruction,
but student is highly encouraged to buy a basic beginning
knitting book of your choice to refer to. We will
be knitting a sampler piece incorporating all techniques
covered in class. If student wishes to make something,
it will be discussed on first night of class.
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"Build
Your Skills" Knitting Class |
| Rebecca DeGaris
$75
Wed, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 6:15-8pm
Wed, July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19 6:15-8pm
Wed, Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 6:15-8pm
Thurs, June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16 6:15-8pm
Thurs, July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20 6:15-8pm
Thurs, Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 6:15-8pm
Christy Buckman $75
Tue, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30-8:30
Tue, July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11 6:30-8:30
Tue, Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 6:30-8:30 |
Level: Green
Instructors: Rebecca DeGaris, Christy
Buckman
Cost: $75 |
| Are you a knitter...
Who is stuck with instructions which make no sense?
Who can't figure out where you were when you put your
knitting down 6 months (or a year) ago?
Who decided to redesign just 'one little thing' and
now what?
With too many projects started and not many getting
finished?
With sweater pieces that need putting together, but
you don't know how?
This is the class for you! Intermediate knitters
with your own project(s) or new patterns, we need you
in this class! We'll get you started again, or
ripped out and re-started, or just plain started if
you want to take your skills to a new level. You
will receive expert advise, plus tricks of the knitting
trade. You'll learn knitting tips you didn't even
know you needed! Great environment to learn and
to share what you already know. |
| Supplies: |
Bring your projects and your
questions! |
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Kids Knitting Classes
& Fiber Arts Camps |
Felting Fiber Arts Camp |
Monday to Friday,
July 6 to 10, 10:00-2:00 |
Level: Herbal
Ages 7 and up.
Instructor: Susan
Dirk
Cost: $225 includes supplies. |
Learn how to use the technique of felting to sculpt
and paint with wool fiber. With small classes each
child will learn how to wet felt with fluffy carded
fleece or roving and dry felt with a felting needle.
We will do each project step by step together. Although
there is no knitting involved, children that know
how to knit are encouraged to join and learn more
about fiber. While needle felting we’ll interlock
the wool fibers with a poking technique using a sharp
barbed needle and foam pad. Wet felting will be worked
with soap, hot water and lots of squishing and rubbing.
Students will create flat fabrics and/or solid sculpted
objects, like little fuzzy animals. Susan will also
demonstrate how to transform a felted sweater from
the thrift store into a number of cleverly designed
hats and pairs of fingerless gloves. I welcome any
felted sweaters that you might have and would be happy
to felt them for you before class begins. Please note
that because we are using sharp barbed needles each
parent is asked to sign a waiver of liability before
the class begins. Visit The Big Wooly website at www.TheBigWooly.com
to see felted examples. Contact Susan Dirk 206 - 725-9667
if you have questions.
Plan on a _ -1 hour lunch break each day at approx
12:00 to 12:30
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Knitting Fiber Arts Camp |
Monday to Friday,
Aug 17 to 21, 10:00-2:00 |
Level: Herbal
Ages 7 and up.
Instructor: Susan
Dirk
Cost: $225 includes supplies. |
Meet some new kids, make friends and knit together
in a creative environment. With small classes we will
have fun learning how to cast on, knit, purl, bind
off and how to shape your knitting as you knit your
project. If you already know how to knit then choose
a project for the week that will challenge you to
learn new techniques and expand your knitting knowledge.
We will learn how to color our yarn with dyes made
from natural materials and we’ll do a felting
project too.
Pick a project from some of the ones featured on
my website, www.thebigwooly.com
or bring a pattern or project with you to work on
for the week. For new knitters and those that have
learned to knit recently choose a light or brightly
colored wool so you can really see your stitches.
If you would like help choosing your project call
me for guidance. Come and join us as we have fun knitting
and experimenting with dyeing and felting. Contact
Susan Dirk 206 - 725-9667 if you have questions. Plan
on a 1 hour lunch break each day at approx 12:00 to
12:30.
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Kids Knitting Classes |
Sun, Sept. 13, 20,
27 1:30-3pm |
Level: Herbal
Ages 7 and up.
Instructor: Susan
Dirk
Cost: $40 |
Join in the fun with other kids in this 3-week knitting
club. Learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off
or if you already know how to knit learn something
new. Susan will guide her students through some fun
projects that incorporate learning new techniques.
Some of the first projects for the beginning knitter
include a stuffed animal, hat and/or a pair of fingerless
gloves. Join in and create some really fun knitted
projects.
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Crochet |
Beginning Crochet |
Mon, June 29, 6,
13, 20, 27 6-8pm |
Level: Herbal
Instructor: Deb Barnes
Cost:
$75 |
Crochet is HOT these days - it's not just for granny's
afghan anymore! We will learn the basics and then
move on to your first project. We'll start with a
simple washcloth/pot holder and coaster. We have some
great patterns for easy hats, ponchos, bags, slippers......you
name it. And you can make felted projects too!
The instructor will provide your crochet
hook for the first evening. You won't need
to bring your own until the second class.
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| Supplies: |
- instructor will help you pick out supplies at first
class
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Spinning |
Drop Spindle 101 |
| Sun, June 28 1-4pm
Sun, July 26 1-4pm
Sun, Aug 30 1-4pm
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Level: Herbal
Instructor: Kim Myhre
Cost:
$30 |
| Learn the art of drop spindling
in this one day class. A great way to relax and be creative
at the same time. |
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| Supplies: |
- recommend - a student-grade spindle or better (such
as Ashford small spindle, Schacht small Hi-Lo or other
spindle that weighs around 1.25 oz
- handouts and fiber will be provided by instructor.
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Drop Spindle 102 |
| Sun, September
13, 1-4 pm
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Level: Green
Instructor: Kim Myhre
Cost:
$30 |
| Drop Spindle 102 – Now
that you know how to spin with a drop spindle we will
explore spinning several types of fibers and how to ply
and finish your yarn. Students will also learn how to
calculate how much fiber they need to spin to create enough
yarn for their projects.
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| Supplies: |
- recommend - a student-grade spindle or better (such
as Ashford small spindle, Schacht small Hi-Lo or other
spindle that weighs around 1.25 oz
- handouts and fiber will be provided by instructor.
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Beginning to Intermediate
Spinning |
| Thurs. July 16
& 30 6-8pm |
Level: Herbal
Instructor: Barbara Seeler
Cost:
$60 + $15 supply fee |
| Students will create wool yarn
using a spinning wheel and will learn how to care for
and adjust their wheel for maximum performance. Learn
how to spin both worsted and woolen and be able to control
the grist and the degree of twist in your yarn. You’ll
need a spinning wheel in working condition and at least
2 bobbins. If you don’t have a spinning wheel, there
will be a limited number available for rent. Please contact
instructor by phone: 360-805-1616 or e-mail: bjseeler@aol.com
prior to class if you wish to rent a wheel or if you have
a wheel that you wish to use but is not in working condition.
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| Supplies: |
- spinning wheel (wheels must be in good working order)
- extra bobbins and Lazy Kate if you have one.
- Fiber will be provided.
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Fiber Preperation |
| Thurs. Aug. 20
& 27 6-8pm |
Level: Herbal
Instructor: Barbara Seeler
Cost:
$60 + $15 supply fee |
| Learn how to prepare a fleece
for spinning using picking, hand cards, English wool combs
(to create top) and a motorized drum carder. Blending
techniques on all equipment will be explored. Students
will learn how to create and spin from batts, roving and
top. Equipment and fiber will be provided, however students
are welcome to bring their own hand cards and or crank
driven drum carder if they wish.
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| Supplies: |
- spinning wheel (wheels must be in good working order)
- extra bobbins and Lazy Kate if you have one.
- Fiber will be provided.
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Plying and Finishing Techinques |
| Thurs Sept. 17
& 24 6-8 pm |
Level: Green
Instructor: Barbara Seeler
Cost:
$60 + $5 supply fee |
| Students will learn a variety
of plying techniques including how to create a balanced
2, 3 or more plied, cabled or designer yarn. Learn how
to set the twist and what finishing techniques are appropriate
for different yarns. Please bring to class a spinning
wheel in working condition, a bobbin about 1/4 full with
z-spun fiber of their choice, single spun for 2 ply sport
weight, an empty bobbin and a lazy kate. Beginning spinning
class or prior approval of teacher is required.
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| Supplies: |
- spinning wheel (wheels must be in good working order)
- extra bobbins and Lazy Kate if you have one.
- Fiber will be provided.
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Project Classes |
Top
Down Sock Design with Cookie A |
| Sun June 28 3-6pm CLASS
FULL! |
Level: Rooibos
Instructor: Cookie A
Cost:
$40
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Magic
Loop Socks |
Sat Aug. 1, 8, 15
10-12 noon |
Level: Rooibos
Instructor: Deb Barnes
Cost:
$45 |
 Get
rid of those awkward double-pointed needles and learn
a fun technique designed by a Washington resident, Sarah
Hauschka. This method is not only useful for socks but
for collars, sleeves and other projects that may require
knitting on double-points. It's time to challenge your
skills and learn to make those fun patterned socks!
Requirement: Student must be familiar
with basic knitting and decreasing methods. No previous
sock experience necessary. |
| Supplies: |
- 1 skein of Cascade 220 or Encore Superwash (worsted
weight) Try to avoid really dark colors to start.
- Size #5, 32-40" circular knitting needles,
(Addi Turbo Lace are great!)
- Magic Loop Instruction
Booklet
- 2 round stitch markers
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Socks
on Two Circular Needles |
| Mon Sept 14, 21, 28
6-8pm |
Level: Rooibos
Instructor: Holly Monek-Anderson
Cost: $45
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 Learn
the basics of sock knitting from the top down on two circular
needles:
cuff, leg, heel gusset, turning the heel, foot, toe, and
finishing with the
kitchener stitch. Discuss matching patterns and yarns
and variations to
basic sock construction. |
| Supplies: |
- one 100 gm or two 50 gm skeins of sock yarn in a
lighter solid color, variagated colorway, or self-
striping yarn
- two 24 inch size 1 circular needles
- Purchase materials in advance or arrive early for
first class.
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"The Great American
Afghan" Knitting Class |
| There
is a new session starting in September and there is
currently room available in the ongoing sessions Please
call if you would like to join any of the sessions.
Session 1 - 2nd Wednesday of the month: 6 -
8 pm
(completed: #3, 9, 14, 22, 20, 25, 10 & 5; working
on # 4 in June, #17 in July and # 19 in August)
Session 2 - 3rd Tuesday of the month: 6 - 8
pm
(completed: #3, 9, 14, 22, 20 & 25, 10 & 5;
working on #4 in June, #17 in July and # 19 in August)
Session 3 - 4th Wednesday of the month: 6 -
8 pm
(completed: #3, 9, 14, 22; working on #5 in June, #
10 in July and # 4 in August)
*New Session starts on Sept 28 and will meet
the 4th Monday of the month: 6-8pm
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Level: Rooibos
Instructor:
Susan Dirk
Cost: $18 per session
or 3 months for $45 |
 Afghans
have been a long-standing tradition in hand crafting.
Using “The Great American Afghan” as our guide,
we will meet once each month to learn new and unusual
techniques and each unveil our newest 12” x 12”
completed square, progressing from the easiest square
to the most challenging. Techniques covered will include
entrelac, cables, bobbles, and more. The final class (es)
will cover finishing techniques for joining your completed
squares and fashioning a border to create your own handcrafted,
family heirloom. Advanced Beginners and Intermediate knitters
please join us and have fun taking your skills to a new
level. This will be a great environment to learn and to
share what you already know. |
| Supplies: |
- The Great American Afghan
book published by XRX, Inc.
- Size 8 (or proper size to achieve gauge) knitting
needles (circular or straight)
- Size 8 (or proper size to achieve gauge) double
pointed needles
- Tapestry needle
- Each month, yarn sufficient to complete one 12”
x 12” square (please do not purchase yarn prior
to first class as we will discuss your options - color
combinations, fiber qualities, etc. - during our first
class). Instructor will help you pick out yarn and
needles, if needed, at first class.
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Taste of Aran
Afghan |
| 12-2 hour sessions (one
a month for a year). (To start in September) New Class
3rd Tues Starts Sept. 8 6-8pm |
Level: Green
Instructor:
Faye Rosser
Cost: $18 per session
or 3 months for $45 |
![]() This
20-block sampler afghan is a wonderful introduction
to Aran knitting. Cables are an integral part of the
designs, but many other Aran techniques are combined
to create an afghan you will treasure for years. Intermediate
knitting skills.
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| Supplies: |
- For an afghan with a finished size of is 4 x 5 feet,
you will need approximately 2500 yards of a medium
to heavy worsted weight yarn.
- 2 pairs of size 7 or 8 needles
- Stitch markers
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Design Your Own Summer
Top |
| Sat, Jun 13, 27; Jul 11
10am-Noon |
Level: Green
Instructor:
Susan Dirk
Cost:$55 Price
Reduction! |
Join Susan as she designs a
basic summer top. Follow along and design your own top
as she explains how she measures a body and translates
that information into a design that is just the right
length and fit. She will go over choosing the right fiber,
how to figure out how much yarn you need and how to incorporate
stitch patterns into your design. Then start your projects
and get guidance from Susan as you knit. This class is
limited to 6 students.
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| Supplies: |
- A calculator
Tape measure.
Note pad and writing tools
Yarn, if you have chosen your yarn bring it, along
with the needle size that you would like to use with
your yarn
Otherwise Susan will help you pick yarn and needles
that are appropriate for your project.
Bring a summer top that fits you well.
Bring any books that have stitch patterns that you
might like to use. (Lace stitches, textured stitches,
cables etc.)
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Oops: Fixing Your Knitting
Mistakes |
| Sun July 12 1-3
pm |
Level: Green to Rooibos
Instructor: Faye Rosser
Cost:$20 |
Unsure how to correct those
dropped stitches? How and when do you tink? Learn how
to rip back and pick up so that your stitches are correct.
The "oops" and more are covered in this 2
hour class. You'll learn to "read" your knitting
and develop the correct techniques for correcting mistakes.
Homework before coming to class:
Using a smooth light color worsted weight yarn cast
on 25 stitches and work in stockinette stitch for 4
inches. Leave knitting on needle and do not bind off.
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| Supplies: |
- homework swatch on the needles
- Size F or G crochet hook
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Febuary Baby Sweater on
Two Needles |
| Mon, July 13, 20,
27 6-8 pm |
Level: Green
Instructor:
Faye Rosser
Cost:$45 |
| We’ve
knit the February Lady Sweater in a Knit along last
January and it was a huge success. If you didn’t
know already the Lady sweater is an adult sized sweater
adapted from a baby sweater in Elizabeth Zimmerman’s
book, “The Knitters Almanac”. The sweater
is Zimmerman’s February project and is called
Baby Sweater on Two Needles. Join Faye as she
guides you through this very girly baby sweater.
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Quarterly Felted Tea Cozy
- Green Tea |
| Tues July 28 &
Aug. 11 6:30-8:30 |
Level: Green
Instructor:
Susan Dirk
Cost:$40 |
| You probably know about
the health benefits from drinking green tea and you
surely have experienced the therapeutic effect of knitting.
Why not celebrate the two by knitting and felting a
cozy for your favorite teapot. Enjoy a cup of Village
Yarn’s basic green tea or try one of their delicious
green tea blends; Bamboo Maiden with rose, corn and
sunflower petals, Jasmine Pearl with a distinct white
jasmine scent, Acai Berry- a very berried tea with acai,
aronia, black, elder and red currant berries with a
hint of hibiscus, Couchong Coconut, Deb’s Green
Pear, Moroccan Mint, or their latest new arrival Long
Island Strawberry tea. Join Susan for some knitting
and felting guidance, a cup of tea, and a couple of
relaxing summer evenings with other knitting enthusiasts.
A cup of tea and the pattern for the tea cozy is provided
with the price of the class. Also, Susan will be happy
to felt your cozy for you. |
| Supplies: |
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The
Tailored Sweater
A Workshop with Finnish Designer Tuulia Salmela |
| Sunday, July 19
10 - 4 pm |
Level: Rooibos/Black
Instructor: Tuulia Salmela
Cost:$80 |
 This
one-day class is designed for intermediate knitters
interested in developing their own sweater designs
and set-in sleeves from the top down in the round
using any yarn, any stitch pattern. You will knit
a small sample to understand all the concepts, and
by the end of the day you are ready to branch with
your own designs. As the method is top down, it is
a very intuitive style of design. Tuulia includes
the spreadsheet version of the pattern and the printed
pattern in the class fee.
For more information about Tuulia and her Tailored
Sweater design visit:
http://www.blogger.com/profile/04981164227548632579
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| Supplies: |
- aran or worsted weight yarn, approximately 250 yds
for a sample sweater
- double pointed needles and /or circular needles
suitable for your yarn
- tape measure, 4 stitch markers, stitch holders,
scissors, crochet hook
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The Coolest Felted Bag
from Roving |
| Sat July 25 10:30-
5pm |
Level: Herbal
Instructor:
Susan Dirk
Cost:$55 |
| This class is totally fun with
no counting, no needles and no knitting, just let your
hands and your creative juices flow into the fiber. Learn
how to wet felt with hot water, soap and merino roving.
Play with color and create a finished bag with felted
seams in an afternoon. Add a strap or handle, a closure
and your own embellishments to make your bag “uniquely
you”. |
| Supplies: |
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Felted Christmas Stocking
from Roving |
| Sat Aug 22 10:30-
5pm |
Level: Herbal
Instructor:
Susan Dirk
Cost:$55 |
| Put a little HO, HO, HO in
your life. Come and have a hoot while wet felting a Christmas
stocking. Learn how to make some pre-felted designs for
decorating, pick some festive colors of roving, add some
silk or wool yarn and follow along as we lay down our
fiber for a one-of-a-kind stocking. Once you have made
one you’ll want to make them for all the elves.
Note: there is no knitting in this project. |
| Supplies: |
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Fair Isle Tea Cozy |
| Sat Sept. 5 &
12 10-12 noon |
Level: Rooibos
Instructor:
Deb Barnes
Cost:$40 |
| This
little project will introduce you to the fun of two-color
knitting and steeking (i.e. cutting your knitting!).
We'll make a festive holiday tea cozy using 2 to 4 colors
of Shetland wool. While a great beginning Fair Isle
project, it is not for beginning knitters. |
| Supplies: |
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Elizabeth Zimmerman Study
Group |
| 3rd Wed every month
6-8pm |
Level: Green
Instructor:
Faye Rosser
Cost:$18 per session
or 3 months for $45 |
| Elizabeth Zimmerman is a well-known
knitting genius who invented (among other items) the famous
Baby Surprise Jacket. In this class based on her book
“Knitting Workshop,” you’ll learn EZ’s
many formulas, tricks and tips and we’ll choose
several samples to knit throughout the year to put your
newly-acquired skills to the test. Class will be ongoing
all year. |
| Supplies: |
- Bring to first class: the book “Knitting Workshop”
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February Lady Sweater |
| Sat Sept 12, 19,
26, Oct 3 10-12 noon |
Level: Green
Instructor: Susan Dirk
Cost:$60 |
| We
continue to have requests for this flattering “baby
turned lady” sweater. Pamela Wynn’s pattern,
an adaptation of Elizabeth Zimmerman’s baby sweater,
is sized to fit a woman’s figure. With garter
stitch bodice and a flattering lacy texture this sweater
looks great on a variety of shapes. Knitted from the
top down you’ll get through the hardest parts
first then, once you have finished knitting there are
two tiny seams under the armholes, buttons to attach
and you are done. You’ll have the opportunity
to learn how to make buttonholes, raglan sleeves and
knit a very feminine lacy pattern. Susan will help you
lengthen or shorten the sweater the way that you would
like it and will help you adapt the pattern for a good
fit.
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| Supplies: |
- please download
the pattern from the internet
- choose appropriate needles and yarn before class
(swatching is always a good idea)
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