Lately I’ve been teaching more and more knitting classes. I taught a “first lace project” class at the
Andover Bookstore using my
Kudzu pattern — thus turned out to be a bit more ambitious than I intended, but my students rose to the occasion admirably. Then I designed my
Steek This Coffee Cozy pattern for a “first steeking project” class at the Bookstore. I had a better idea what was achievable in a short class, and my students both finished the project in class — great fun! After that I taught two series of “Magic Loop Sock Knitting” classes, which were popular and went really well. I even had some repeat students! What I heard from all my students is that what they really wanted was a regular knit-with-a-teacher night, so they could come work on whatever they wanted, and ask me questions or get help with trouble spots. So, we decided to try it out. We started right before the holiday season, so attendance has been a bit irregular. We’ll give it a month or so more to see if enough people come often enough to make it work.
| Open Knit Night at the Andover Bookstore
Every Tuesday, 6 – 8 PM (No reservations necessary!)
Knit with a teacher (me!) ready to answer questions and help with problems. I have experience with almost all knitting techniques, including colorwork, Fair Isle, lace, chart reading, cables, intarsia, entrelac, seaming sweaters, socks, and more. I welcome all knitters, whether you are just starting out on your very first project, or you are a knitter with years of experience and want to discuss the finer points of finishing.
Bring: your works-in-progress, or buy supplies right here at the store.
Cost: $15 per class, or $60 for a six-class punch card (good for one year). |
I’m also teaching classes at the
Hub Mills Store in Billerica, MA, on Saturdays, about once a month. This is a new location for the store, but it’s been around a long time as has a wonderful group of regular customers. I’ve been working in the shop since last fall, and it’s been wonderful to meet so many dedicated knitters. I can’t wait to have a few as students! I’m starting out with two different specialty classes. I decided to offer a “try it” class for self-ruffling fibers. Many knitters are drawn to the sample scarves made with these unusual yarns, but don’t know where to start on making one. This class will lower that learning curve with hands-on work with sample yarns. I’m also offering my Mobius Knitting class, which I taught last summer at the Granite State Knit-In XX. I designed my
Clewe and
Minotaur cowls specifically for this class, which explores two different ways to get started with mobius knitting.
| Self-Ruffling “Try It” Class
10-12 AM on Saturday Jan 21 or Saturday Mar 17
Try out all our “self-ruffling” fibers in this two-hour class. Bodega, Improv,
Cha-Cha, and Flamenco make impressive-looking and quick-to-knit scarves
with just one skein. Each uses slightly different techniques — learn about the
differences and try out each fiber to see which you like best.
Bring: US#9 circular needles, any length
Cost: $20 (includes a 10% student discount on materials)
Register: call (978) 408-2176 or visit the store |
| Mobius Knitting Class
10-12 AM on Saturday Feb 18 or Saturday Mar 31
The möbius shape-a loop, with a half-twist-drapes nicely when worn. It’s a great shape for neck-warmers, cowls, wraps, and collars. Also, because there is only one continuous edge, a person can knit a knitted möbius item from the center outwards on circular needles without turning the work.
In this class, learn two different methods to start a mobius knitting project: first, using a foundation strip, and then, using a true mobius cast-on.
Homework: before coming to class, knit a foundation strip (directions sent after registration)
Bring: two balls of bulky-weight yarn, two US#10 circular needles, 40″ or 47″
Cost: $20 (includes a 10% student discount on materials)
Register: call (978) 408-2176 or visit the store |
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