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Socks 101, Part Two

Cost: $105 for 4 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Part 1: Tuesday, September 19th from 6 to 8pm
Part 2: Tuesday, September 26th from 6 to 8pm

Learn how to make top-down socks on double-pointed needles. Starting with a mini “training sock,” we teach you everything you need to know to knit socks – from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe. Once you’ve mastered the mini, we get you started on your first full-size sock. Along the way, we share lots of tips and techniques, including easy ways to join the round – without twisting! – handling the gusset pickup, and a beginner-friendly no-graft toe. If you’ve not made socks before, this is the class for you. Kate also demonstrate Magic Loop and patterns provided permit use of both DPNs and magic loop.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate – knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl, ribbing and decreasing; some experience working in the round is preferable but not absolutely required.
Materials Required: Scrap medium-weight yarn in a light color (included in class fee) and 4 or 4.5mm/US #6-7 DPNs and for the first week, and one skein of sock yarn with appropriate DPNs for the second week, available in store. Our staff will be happy to help you pick out your supplies before the class begins, if need be.

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Pattern Reading

Cost: $55/2hrs
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Thursday, August 31st from 7 to 9pm

ONLINE CLASS

Are you finding yourself frequently baffled by your knitting patterns? There is a whole language system knitting patterns use, and it can be intimidating and confusing.

Learn to read and understand key concepts and language used in patterns: from standard abbreviations and common pattern stitches to the significance of gauge and what to do about it, and how to handle challenging instructions such as “decrease 1 stitch either end of every 6th row 10 times.” Knitters are encouraged to ask questions about patterns they are struggling with.

Skill Level: beginners, suitable for knitters who are confident with the mechanics of knitting, and are looking to take on their first pattern-based project or who are struggling with pattern comprehension and selection
Materials Required: None

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

Top-Down Socks, Part B

Cost: $65 for 4 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesdays, March 10th & 17th from 6-8pm

Learn how to make top-down socks on double-pointed needles. Starting with a mini “training sock,” we teach you everything you need to know to knit socks – from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe. Once you’ve mastered the mini, we get you started on your first full-size sock. Along the way, we share lots of tips and techniques, including easy ways to join the round – without twisting! – handling the gusset pickup, and a beginner-friendly no-graft toe. If you’ve not made socks before, this is the class for you. Kate also demonstrate Magic Loop and patterns provided permit use of both DPNs and magic loop.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate – knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl, ribbing and decreasing; some experience working in the round is preferable but not absolutely required.
Materials Required: Scrap medium-weight yarn in a light color (included in class fee) and 4 or 4.5mm/US #6-7 DPNs and for the first week, and one skein of sock yarn with appropriate DPNs for the second week, available in store. Our staff will be happy to help you pick out your supplies before the class begins, if need be.

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

Top-Down Socks, Part B

Cost: $65 for 4 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesdays, November 3rd & 10th from 6-8pm

Learn how to make top-down socks on double-pointed needles. Starting with a mini “training sock,” we teach you everything you need to know to knit socks – from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe. Once you’ve mastered the mini, we get you started on your first full-size sock. Along the way, we share lots of tips and techniques, including easy ways to join the round – without twisting! – handling the gusset pickup, and a beginner-friendly no-graft toe. If you’ve not made socks before, this is the class for you. Kate also demonstrate Magic Loop and patterns provided permit use of both DPNs and magic loop.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate – knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl, ribbing and decreasing; some experience working in the round is preferable but not absolutely required.
Materials Required: Scrap medium-weight yarn in a light color (included in class fee) and 4 or 4.5mm/US #6-7 DPNs and for the first week, and one skein of sock yarn with appropriate DPNs for the second week, available in store. Our staff will be happy to help you pick out your supplies before the class begins, if need be.

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

Top-Down Socks, Part B

Cost: $65 for 4 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesdays, September 10th & 17th from 6-8pm

Learn how to make top-down socks on double-pointed needles. Starting with a mini “training sock,” we teach you everything you need to know to knit socks – from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe. Once you’ve mastered the mini, we get you started on your first full-size sock. Along the way, we share lots of tips and techniques, including easy ways to join the round – without twisting! – handling the gusset pickup, and a beginner-friendly no-graft toe. If you’ve not made socks before, this is the class for you. Kate also demonstrate Magic Loop and patterns provided permit use of both DPNs and magic loop.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate – knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl, ribbing and decreasing; some experience working in the round is preferable but not absolutely required.
Materials Required: Scrap medium-weight yarn in a light color (included in class fee) and 4 or 4.5mm/US #6-7 DPNs and for the first week, and one skein of sock yarn with appropriate DPNs for the second week, available in store. Our staff will be happy to help you pick out your supplies before the class begins, if need be.

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

Next Steps in Lace

Cost: $45/2hrs
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday, June 25th from 6-8 pm

For knitters who have successfully worked one or two lace patterns, this class focuses on building lace knitting confidence and skills. We’ll talk about more advanced stitchwork like double yarnovers, nupps and faggoting stitches, and knitted-on borders. We’ll work a small sampler in the class, and I’ll share tips on preventing mistakes, and demonstrate how to fix them without unraveling! I’ll provide an overview of different shawl shapings and constructions. And we’ll spend some time on answering frequently asked questions, and trouble-shooting.

Skill Level: Intermediate; knitters should have some lace experience
Materials Required: Please bring 4.5mm/US #7 needles – straight or short circular, medium weight scrap yarn in a light color, and any lace pattern you’d like to work

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

Top-Down Socks, Part B

Cost: $65 for 4 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesdays, April 16th and 23rd, from 6-8pm

Learn how to make top-down socks on double-pointed needles. Starting with a mini “training sock,” we teach you everything you need to know to knit socks – from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe. Once you’ve mastered the mini, we get you started on your first full-size sock. Along the way, we share lots of tips and techniques, including easy ways to join the round – without twisting! – handling the gusset pickup, and a beginner-friendly no-graft toe. If you’ve not made socks before, this is the class for you. Kate also demonstrate Magic Loop and patterns provided permit use of both DPNs and magic loop.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate – knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl, ribbing and decreasing; some experience working in the round is preferable but not absolutely required.
Materials Required: Scrap medium-weight yarn in a light color (included in class fee) and 4 or 4.5mm/US #6-7 DPNs and for the first week, and one skein of sock yarn with appropriate DPNs for the second week, available in store. Our staff will be happy to help you pick out your supplies before the class begins, if need be.

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

Top-Down Socks, Part B

Cost: $65 for 4 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesdays, January 22nd and 29th, from 6-8pm

Learn how to make top-down socks on double-pointed needles. Starting with a mini “training sock,” we teach you everything you need to know to knit socks – from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe. Once you’ve mastered the mini, we get you started on your first full-size sock. Along the way, we share lots of tips and techniques, including easy ways to join the round – without twisting! – handling the gusset pickup, and a beginner-friendly no-graft toe. If you’ve not made socks before, this is the class for you. Kate also demonstrate Magic Loop and patterns provided permit use of both DPNs and magic loop.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate – knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl, ribbing and decreasing; some experience working in the round is preferable but not absolutely required.
Materials Required: Scrap medium-weight yarn in a light color (included in class fee) and 4 or 4.5mm/US #6-7 DPNs and for the first week, and one skein of sock yarn with appropriate DPNs for the second week, available in store. Our staff will be happy to help you pick out your supplies before the class begins, if need be.

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

The Knitter’s Dictionary Book Launch

Kate’s latest book will soon be published, so come join us for a book launch/stitch night combo!

Pre-order your book with us for 10% off the price, and get it signed by Kate at our launch. Every pre-ordered copy earns one entry into the draw for some very sweet prizes.

We are terribly excited about this latest publication. It will fill a gap that has long needed filling in the standard library:

“From “alt” to “yrn,” knitting patterns have a unique language of abbreviations and knitting techniques. The Knitter’s Dictionary is your comprehensive resource to understanding the language of knitting in a quick-reference guide that no knitting bag should be without. For beginner and skilled knitters alike, there’s always something new to discover in your next hand knit project. The Knitter’s Dictionary puts an expert knitting instructor in the palm of your hands to help you navigate any pattern.
Within this knitting bag necessity you’ll also find:

Over 150 illustrations showing you everything from the difference between a toque and a beret to how-to information on increase and decrease stitches.

Handy cross references quickly lead you to exactly the information you need whether you’ve come across a new abbreviation in a knitting pattern or you’ve forgotten the steps to a long-tail cast on.
Extended information on more challenging topics like taking measurements, understanding gauge, and fiber care instructions make this more than a dictionary–it’s important information no knitter should be without.

Packed with bonus tips and tricks, learn the do’s and don’ts of pattern knitting making patterns easier and more enjoyable to knit!
The Knitter’s Dictionary gives knitters the answers they need when and where they need them in a precise and helpful way. Give yourself or another knitter the gift of knowledge with this must-have resource.

Publication date: October 31, 2018.”

Top-Down Socks, Part B

Cost: $65 for 4 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday, September 18th & 25th from 6-8pm

Learn how to make top-down socks on double-pointed needles. Starting with a mini “training sock,” we teach you everything you need to know to knit socks – from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe. Once you’ve mastered the mini, we get you started on your first full-size sock. Along the way, we share lots of tips and techniques, including easy ways to join the round – without twisting! – handling the gusset pickup, and a beginner-friendly no-graft toe. If you’ve not made socks before, this is the class for you. Kate also demonstrate Magic Loop and patterns provided permit use of both DPNs and magic loop.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate – knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl, ribbing and decreasing; some experience working in the round is preferable but not absolutely required.
Materials Required: Scrap medium-weight yarn in a light color (included in class fee) and 4 or 4.5mm/US #6-7 DPNs and for the first week, and one skein of sock yarn with appropriate DPNs for the second week, available in store. Our staff will be happy to help you pick out your supplies before the class begins, if need be.

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

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