Frivolous Fibers Classes: January  2012

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Techniques Workshops

We're offering the following list of techniques as stand- alone workshops.  Each is priced individually and you can sign up for one or all.  We ask that you call to reserve your spot so we can be prepared with the correct materials.  These workshops will last about an hour and a half with instruction and practice time built in.  Bring practice yarn and the appropriate size needle or crochet hook as well as your tool kit.  We might offer a small project you can use to practice or you can bring your own project that incorporates the technique for that session.  Each session is $10.  All levels except the newbie, Instructors will vary.   Wednesdays from 11:00 to 1:00

ü   finishing -seams and picking up stitches-January  4, 2012

ü   Yes, knitter, you do need to swatch! -February  1, 2012

ü   variety of ribs-March 7, 2012

ü   continental knit and purl -April 4

Wednesday Morning Studio-Bring your own knitting project then join us Wednesday morning for any help or encouragement you may need along the way.  One should know the basics of knitting and how to read a pattern.   Call to reserve your space (4 to 6 limit).  Janet $10 per session  Wednesday from 11:00 to 1:00-January 11, February 8, March  14, April 11

Learn To Crochet- Learn to crochet. Class scheduled at your convenience. Bring any crochet hooks, practice yarn, and other tools of the trade that you may have. $15 per hour. Instructor - Rita.

Learn To Knit- Learn to knit. Class scheduled at your convenience. Bring any needles, practice yarn, and other tools of the trade that you may have. $15 per hour. Instructor - Janet.

"Drop in help" We want our shop to be a place to get help but very often there is only one of us in the shop at a time.   In an effort to provide the best service to all our customers and still be available for life's little knitting or crochet emergencies, we offer these guidelines.  If you have a problem that is a quick fix such as a dropped stitch, taking back a few rows or confusion over a pattern, we'll try to help but you might want to call in advance to make certain the person you need is in the shop.  If the problem involves more than 15 or 20 minutes or you need to learn a new technique, we ask you to call ahead and schedule an appointment for an individual class ($15).   That way we can make certain there are two of us in the shop and we can give you the attention you need.

January

Knit

Hat - Are you ready to move on from the scarf?  Learn to knit in the round using circulars and double pointed needles.  Add an I-cord, pom-pom or squiggle and one skein of self patterning yarn to make a basic roll-brimmed hat from newborn size to adult.  Perri has done many of the hat samples in the shop and we'll teach you her tips and tricks.  Come to the shop to choose your yarn, needles and swatch directions.  Beginner $25 Janet  Saturday, January 7, 9:30 to 11:30

Beginning Lace Class -Have you wanted to try your hand at knitting lace?  Join Janet for a 3-hour introduction to lace knitting.  Learn to read charts, make sense of some common symbols and try your hand at some basic lace stitches.   Materials include a sampler of lace patterns that can be used for practice or put together for a unique sampler scarf.  Practice yarn will be provided.  Bring your own needles and basic tool kit.   $30  Janet  Sunday, January 8, 10:00 to 1:00

Beginning Entrelac - Learn the technique of knitting interlocking squares.  The class includes basic instruction to knit a scarf.  If the technique intrigues you, one can move to hats, bags, or garments.  Bring light colored practice yarn in DK or worsted weight and appropriate size needles.  Stop by to see a sample wrap and bag in the shop.  Adventurous beginner to Intermediate $45 Janet   Saturday,  January 21, 9:00 to 1:00 (follow-up class date to TBD)

Beginning Sock - Learn how to knit a baby sock from start to finish using double pointed needles.   Learn the whole process from casting on, turning the heel to finishing the toe while in the class.  You will then have enough yarn (and knowledge) to complete the second baby sock a pair of adult socks.  Adventurous beginner to intermediate who never made a sock.  Practice yarn is included.  Bring # 2DP and tool kit.  Sunday, January 22, 9:00 to 1:00

Beyond the Basics- Do you know how to knit and purl but can't seem to get beyond the basic scarf?  Join Janet for a six week session that will cover a variety of stitches, reading patterns, cables, etc.  All this and you'll end up with six different cloths that make wonderful gifts and six other patterns to make on your own.  All cloths are made from worsted weight cotton using # 8 needle.  Pattern book and first skein of yarn included upon registration for the first class.  Wednesdays, January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 5:00 to 6:30.  $20 for the first session and $10 for subsequent classes.

Crochet

Crobaktus - Practice three stitches; chain, single crochet, half double crochet as well as increase and decrease while creating a lovely one skein sock yarn scarf.  Beginner level Sunday, January 15, 3-5 pm.

Coming in February, March and April with specifics to be announced:  Socks on Two Circulars, Top-Down Sweater or Vest, Triangular Shawl, Use Your Stash Crocheted Scarf, Wrap or Afghan, etc.