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Cost: $45 for 2 hours Teacher: Kate Dates: Thursday, January 13th from 7 to 9pm Many knitters avoid a lot of garment patterns because of the finishing work required, and even the most experienced knitters often have holes in their finishing knowledge – or simply lack confidence about them. The reason is simple: information in books and patterns is often very weak in this area, leaving knitters to try to figure it out themselves. This workshop demonstrates some practical, useful and sensible finishing skills. Our objective is to dispel a lot of common myths, break down some common sources of confusion, …

Cost: $45 for 2 hours Teacher: Kate Dates: Tuesday, January 18th from 7 to 9pm A nice addition to the sock-knitter’s toolkit! Working two socks at the same time side by side helps banish Second Sock Syndrome and ensures that your pair matches exactly.  Whether you work top down or toe up, this class shows you how to do it. Sign up here! Skill Level: students MUST have made a couple of pairs of socks, this is not a class for sock novices. Materials Required: Scraps of two different light colours of worsted weight yarn, and a long circular needle in a matching …

Cost: $45 for 2 hours Teacher: Kate Dates: Tuesday, February 1st from 7 to 9pm An introduction to the magic of lace knitting. Through swatching, we explore different types of stitch patterns, and how to work them. We also talk about how to read patterns, making sure you’re confident with both written and charted instructions. We’ll also talk about how to identify, fix and prevent mistakes, and provide tips for making lace easier and more fun. Sign up here! Skill Level: Advanced beginner; knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl, increasing and decreasing. Materials Required: A pair of 4-5mm (US #6-8) needles - …