Learn the very basics of knitting while making this scarf. In this two
hour session, you will become familiar with all of the skills needed to create a beautiful scarf.
Techniques: Casting on, the knit stitch, fixing mistakes, casting off, fringing, and (time permitting) color changing on rows.
Saturday, June 4th, 4pm-6pm
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class will introduce the concept of gauge and knitting to fit. Learn how to measure and calculate to produce the perfect hat. Make it a slouch hat or regular fit-your choice.
Techniques: Understanding the purl stitch, knitting in the round, weaving in ends techniques and more.
May 7th, 4pm-6pm and May 22nd, 4pm-6pm |
You never know when you will need a warm pair of mittens in New England!
Techniques: Master the purl stitch, ribbing, picking up stitches, decreasing, increasing & finishing.
To be rescheduled
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$45
Does the idea of knitting socks intimidate you? Learn the basic skills of sock-making including  knitting in the round on double pointed needles or on two circular needles.
Techniques: Knitting in the round on double pointed needles or two circulars, casting on for circular knitting, turning a heel, kitchener/grafting stitch.
To be rescheduled
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$55
We'll be using the pattern Wave of Change Pullover from Denise Bayron. 
Knit from the top down, this boxy pullover incorporates purl ridges that
form concentric rings.
This sweater can be knit cropped or expanded
to your desired
length.
Techniques: Knitting in the round, using double pointed needles,
understanding gauge, German short rowing.
To be rescheduled
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FIXING MISTAKES $40
You have learned to knit, purl and read patterns but then you find a mistake
that clearly needs to be corrected.
In this two hour class you will learn to recognize
an error and understand the way to go about addressing the problem.
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Skills required:
knit, purl, seed stitch, garter stitch
Techniques:Fixing twisted stitches,Fixing dropped stitches,
Removing stitches and rows,__
Reading your knitting, Adding a life line
Please bring the following to class:
1 swatch approximately 4x4" in stockinette stitch using worsted weight yarn left on needle
1 swatch approximately 4x4" in garter stitch using worsted weight yarn left on needle
1 swatch approximately 4x4" in seed stitch using worsted weight yarn left on needle
locking stitch markers
crochet hook
To be rescheduled
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REGISTRATION: Payment in full is required at time of registration.
Class fees do not include materials, supplies or patterns unless specified. Yarn for classes must be purchased at The Yarn Barn. Payment for classes may be made in person, by mail with a check/credit card number,
or by phone with a credit card.
If you cancel within two weeks of your class date, half of your class fee will be refunded.
Should you cancel within two days of the class date, we cannot refund any part of the class fee.
The Yarn Barn reserves the right to cancel or change the date of a class, in which case, you may request a refund or apply the fee toward a different class.
CALL FOR DETAILS ABOUT:
- Having your project felted for you
- Mending and finishing services
- One on one tutoring to meet your schedule
- Private Lessons
- Birthday Parties
Call 203-389-5117 or stop by to register at 1666 Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbridge, CT |
