Current Classes. On-Going Knitting Groups. Skills/Techniques Classes and Workshops

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1 Current Classes On-Going Knitting Groups Hanne Club Thursdays at 6 pm Join us as we work on our beautiful Hanne Falkenberg designs. Knitting or Crochet Clinic With Barbara Wednesdays, 10 noon, Need help with your project? Barbara will be available to help you with your knitting or crochet from 10 noon. Registration is required in advance. Call the store to register. fee: $6/session or $30 for 6 sessions Social Knitting Join us for social knitting time all day Saturdays and Thursday nights 6 8 pm. All are welcome! Bring your projects and enjoy your hobby with other like-minded knitting and crocheting enthusiasts! Create-a-Class Want to knit with friends but don t see a class or time that works for you or your group? We will work with you to create the class that you want, when you want it. Knitting, crochet, weaving it is up to you! Call the store at to create! Skills/Techniques Classes and Workshops Learn to Knit October 13, OR November 12, or January 7, 9:30 - Noon Interested in learning how to knit? In this class we will cover all the basics to get you started. Learn how to read a basic pattern, cast-on, the knit stitch, and bind off. We will get you started on a wash cloth project to work on at home. All materials are included! fee: $35, materials included Learn to Crochet Wednesday, September 16, 6 8:30 pm OR Thursday, September 17 th, 9:30 - noon Learn to Crochet! From slip knots to double crochets, learn all the basic stitches during this beginner class. fee: $35, materials included Toe Up, 2 at a Time Magic Loop Socks January 14 & 21, 9:30 - noon Do you suffer from second sock syndrome? Learn to knit socks two at a time from the toe up, using Judy s Magic Cast On and the Magic Loop technique. Depending on your comfort level, use sock yarn or worsted-weight yarn to make a pair of slipper socks. Pre-reqs: understanding of basic sock construction, comfortable working in the round, familiarity with Magic Loop Instructor: Rachel Fee: $30, plus materials Sock Blank Dyeing Tuesday September 29th, 9:30 noon A sock blank is a piece of knitted fabric that you can dye and then unravel to knit a pair of socks (or anything else that requires sock weight/4ply yarn). When you knit up a sock blank holding two strands of yarn and then dye it, you can create perfectly matched socks if you knit them up two at a time. In this class, we provide the already knitted undyed sock blank you have fun dyeing it! Different patterns and stripes on the sock blank create different effects on the socks. pre-reqs: None Fee: $45, materials included 10/19/2015 Call Clever Ewe at to register 1

2 Skills/Techniques Workshops, Cont. Fair Isle Workshop Thursday, October 14, 10-11:30 am OR Saturday, December 5, 9:30 11 am Learn the technique of Fair Isle! Crochet Technique: Mandala Monday, October 19 th, 9:30 11 am (2 sessions, 2 nd tbd) A mandala is typically a circle with inspiring colors and patterns. Mandala is the Sanskrit word for 'circle', and has spiritual significance in Hinduism and Buddhism. Crochet mandalas can be used as coasters, hot pads, wall decorations or simply as color therapy. pre-reqs: basic crochet stitiches I Hate To Finish! Thursday, Oct 21, 10 11:30 OR Saturday, December 12, 10:00 11:30 am Do you have projects that are all knit up and now they sit in a bag because YOU HATE TO FINISH? This class will teach you the easy steps to finishing garments in both stockinette and garter stitch. There is some knitted prework to bring to the class. fee $20 Intarsia Workshop Thursday, October 28, 10-11:30 am OR Saturday, December 19, 10 11:30 am Learn the technique of Intarsia! Socks on 2 Circulars, Toe Up, Two at a Time! Wednesday, October 21 and 28 th, 6-8 pm Learn to knit socks just as the title suggests! pre-reqs: comfortable with knitting in the round fee: $35 Knitting 911! Oct 3, 5, or 16, 10 - noon Learn how to fix those common mistakes that happen to us all! We will cover a variety of problems that pop up in our knitting how to see them, fix them, and perhaps even stop them from happening in the first place!, Rachel or Barbara 10/19/2015 Call Clever Ewe at to register 2

3 Skills/Techniques Workshops, Cont. Knitting With Texture Wednesday, November 11, 10 noon OR 6 8 pm Tired of just the knit and purl stitches? Just can t force yourself to do anymore ribbing? Discover some more options to add depth and character to your knitting. Pre-reqs: beginner knitting and purling; cabling experience helpful but not necessary Instructor: Quinton Fee: $24 Knitting Project Classes Custom Fit Wednesday, Sept 30 AND Oct 7, 10 am noon (2 sessions) Tired of making sweaters that never fit right? Learn the custom-fit method and create a sweater design and pattern specifically tailored to your measurements. In the end, you will have created a sweater you will love to wear. Fee: $25 Duffers - September 14 th AND 21 st, 6 pm (2 sessions) Knit these cozy slippers for our cold winter nights. These felted slippers are a new spin on a tried and true technique., recognizing rs/ws, understanding gauge Instructor: Barbara Beginner Baby Sweater Tuesdays, Oct 6, 20 and Nov 3, 9:30 - noon Know a baby being born soon or simply want to learn how to knit a raglan-sleeved sweater? In this 3-session class, we will be knitting an aran-weight raglan style sweater from the top down. Pattern is easily customizable and unisex use solids, stripes, different color button band, make without a hood, short sleeves the choice is yours. We recommend using Cascade 220 Aran for the project. fee: $45, plus materials 10/19/2015 Call Clever Ewe at to register 3

4 Knitting Project Classes, Cont. Petoskey Stone Blanket Saturday, October 17 th, 9-noon We MI folks are proud of our Petoskey stones (Hexagonaria percaninatae). Amy Tyler from Stone Stock Fibers designed a beautiful knit representation of the Petoskey stone. Using undyed, natural colors these "medallions" are knit and then crocheted together. We will be working with Vista from the Mountain Top Collection by Classic Elite. Pre-registration for this class is essential so we can assure that we have enough yarn for your blanket. fee $20, plus materials Beginner Fair Isle Hat Tuesdays, Nov 10 AND 17, 9:30 noon (2 sessions) Learn to knit this simple Fair Isle hat. This is a perfect beginner Fair Isle project and a wonderful gift idea for the Holidays! We will be using Big Liberty Wool in the colors of your choice. pre-reqs: experience knitting a hat in the round a plus! Thrummed Mittens Wednesdays Nov 11 & 18, 10 noon (2 sessions) The thrumming technique turns an average pair of mittens into the warmest and softest mittens you have ever worn! Pre-reqs: none Fee: $30, plus materials Jolly Old Elves with Chris DeLongpre - Saturday, November 7, 10 3:30pm Tis the season for a little elf help. These jolly guys will bring a smile to anyone s face. Make one or a whole chorus line to dance down the center of your table or across your mantle., experience working with DPNS instructor: Chris DeLongpre fee: $60 includes all materials except needles Christmas Stocking Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 23, 10 noon or 6 8 pm Create a family heirloom by knitting a one-of-a-kind Christmas stocking. Pick a pattern or we will help you find one. Plain and simple or more complex, get started now to complete before Santa arrives! to intermediate Fee: $40, plus materials Christmas Stars Friday, November 20 th, 4 6 pm Make your own Christmas star ornaments for either your own decoration needs or to give to others you love! Pre-reqs: must be comfortable knitting in the round on dpns instructor: Quinton Fee: $24, plus materials 10/19/2015 Call Clever Ewe at to register 4

5 Weaving Classes Weaving 101 Saturday, November 14th, 9-4 pm (1 session) Learn how easy it is to set up a rigid heddle loom. Weave a scarf from start to finish in 6 hours. Use of Schacht Cricket Loom and materials are included in the cost of this class! Pre-reqs: desire to learn how to weave! Fee: $60, materials included Weaving 102: 2 Colors Saturday, September 26, 9 3 pm Refresh your warping skills as you learn to use 2 colors while making a placemat. Use of a Schacht Cricket Loom and materials are included in the cost of the class. Pre-reqs: Weaving 101 Fee: $75, materials included Weaving 301: Pattern Saturday, November 21, 9 3 pm Take your weaving to the next level! Learn how to use pick up sticks to make patterns that add textural depth. Pre-reqs: Weaving 101 Fee: $75 Spinning Classes Principals of Spinning Saturday, September 26th, 3:30-5 pm (1 session) Using a drop spindle and fiber, learn the basics of making yarn! Pre-reqs: none instructor: Quinton Fee: $45, materials included. If you have fiber and a drop spindle, class fee is $30 10/19/2015 Call Clever Ewe at to register 5