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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

Top-Down Socks, Part B

Cost: $65 for 4 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday, June 12th and 19th from 6-8 pm

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, April 24th and May 1st from 6-8 pm

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 31st and February 6th from 6-8 pm

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: Thursdays, November 30th and December 7th from 6-8 pm

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

Lace 101

Cost: $45/2hrs
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday, December 5th from 6-8 pm

Unlike some fabrics that come and go with trends, lace has always had a place in closets, whether it is in shawls, hats, gloves, sweaters, cowls, or countless other garments; it has a unique and beautiful timelessness about it. In this class, we’ll get comfortable with several of the most commonly used lace stitches, learn how to read a few simple lace charts and written instructions, and discuss some of the most common mistakes and how to repair them.

Skill Level: Early intermediate, must be quite comfortable with knit, purl, casting on and off, and pattern reading.
Materials Required: Please bring 4.5mm or 5mm needles, scrap yarn will be provided.

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

KNIT MITTS: A Kate Atherley Book Launch Party

After more than a year of planning, designing, testing, and editing, Kate Atherley’s Knit Mitts book is almost on our shelves! Join us for the official launch party of this soon-to-be-classic book on Wednesday, November 8th at 6pm. Kate will of course be there to sign books, give yarn advice, and share a coffee and/or beer with us along with the regular stitch night activities.

PRE-ORDER DEAL: email us to pre-order your signed copy of Knit Mitts before Hallowe’en, and get 10% off both your book (regularly $30) AND yarn for your first project from the book!*

Having seen a copy in person, we can guarantee that this book is a soon-to-be classic and a necessity for every knitter’s library.  And we hear the woman herself is pretty happy with how it’s turned out.  Ever been mystified by how to get fingers on gloves to sit right, or just how to thrum a mitten? Maybe you’re looking to try colourwork in the round, or someone in your life has been begging for a pair of texting mitts. This is your chance to get all of those answers and more from one of the great living masters. 

*Book and yarn must be purchased at the same time in order to receive the discount.

Lace 101

Cost: $45/2hrs
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Thursday, October 5th from 6-8 pm

Unlike some fabrics that come and go with trends, lace has always had a place in closets, whether it is in shawls, hats, gloves, sweaters, cowls, or countless other garments; it has a unique and beautiful timelessness about it. In this class, we’ll get comfortable with several of the most commonly used lace stitches, learn how to read a few simple lace charts and written instructions, and discuss some of the most common mistakes and how to repair them.

Skill Level: Early intermediate, must be quite comfortable with knit, purl, casting on and off, and pattern reading.
Materials Required: Please bring 4.5mm or 5mm needles, scrap yarn will be provided.

More info on classes at Yarns Untangled

Top-Down Socks, Part B

Cost: $65 for 4 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesdays, September 12 and 19th from 6-8 pm

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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