Classes & Events February/March 2007

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Class/Event	Cost	Description	Date & Time	Instructor
Stitch & Bitch (not a class…it’s a party!)	Free	Come sit, chat, snack, and of course, stitch with fellow friends and knitters at our bi-weekly knit night.  Refreshments will be served.  Store will stay open for late-evening shoppers. Stitch & Bitch is a social night, so if you need to bring in a specific project for help, call us to schedule a separate time for assistance.  If you run into a little snag on your project while you're at S&B, you'll be surrounded by many friendly knitters glad to offer their advice.	Thursdays, February 1st and 15th March 8th and 22nd April 12th and 26th Join us from 6-8:30 p.m. (every other Thursday)	N/A
Brand New Beginners’ Knitting	$20 per 1 ½ hour class	If you’re new to knitting, this is the class for you! Learn to cast on and knit in your first class. Come back for a second or third class when you’re ready to learn to purl, increase, or decrease (Brand new beginners can also try our Beginner/Advanced Beginner classes listed below, also great for newbies!).	Tuesday, February 13th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24th from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday March 3rd from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 13th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday March 24th from 10:30 a.m. to noon	Karen
Beginner/Advanced Beginner Group Knitting Classes	$20 per 1 ½ hour class	Learn to knit or add to your basic skills in our flexible group classes.  Beginners will learn to cast on and knit a scarf. Advanced Beginners can expand their skills by picking a project that will add new skills to their knitting repertoire.  Come in well before your first class to choose your project & materials, and then learn at your own pace by choosing which class times and dates you wish to attend.	Saturday February 10th from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 27th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday March 8th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday March 31st from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.	Vanessa
Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Crochet	$20 plus materials	Those new to the hook will learn the basics of crochet on a sampler scarf using many crochet stitches! Advanced beginners can learn other techniques and have assistance on new projects at this group class.	Saturday, February 10th from 10:30 a.m. to noon	Amy
Knit Clinic walk-in Price depends on the amount of time spent with the instructor. Time increments are: 10 minutes: $5 15 minutes: $7.50 30 minutes: $15 1 hour: $30		Stuck and need just a few minutes of help? Need some time with a Knitting Instructor? Want to learn something not currently offered in a class? Come to the Knit Clinic and get the help you need, no pre-scheduling required! Priced so that you only pay for the time you use. Note: When you come to Knit Clinic be sure to bring the materials and pattern you need help with!	Friday February 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday March 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.	Tammy
Fisherman’s Rib Scarf	$15 plus materials	Learn an easy technique to get a lacy look on scarves and shawls with the fisherman’s rib stitch. The stitch is a variation of ribbing and creates and open, lacy and reversible fabric. It also highlights the beauty of handpainted yarns! Required materials: Free in-house pattern, 300-400 yards worsted weight yarn (the Atacama alpaca is especially beautiful for this project), size 8-9 needles. No homework.	Saturday, February 3rd from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30	Mercedes
My 1st Sweater *Two-Part Class Knitters must know how to cast on, knit and purl	$40 plus materials	Tired of knitting scarves? Whant to try your hand at a sweater but are afraid to do it on your own? This this is the class for you! In this class, you’ll learn to knit a beginner sweater from the neck down. You have the choice of a cardigan or pullover style. You may knit it for a child, or maybe one for yourself! Techniques learned will include: increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round on circular and double pointed needles, picking up stitches, and you’ll also do some basic finishing. Classes will be 4 weeks apart to allow time to get the knitting done for the second class. Required materials: Knitting Pure & Simple neck down sweater pattern in adult or child size, appropriate yarn and needles called for in the pattern (or to get gauge), stitch markers, stitch holders, and tapestry needle. No homework prior to part I.	Tuesday, February 13th and Tuesday March 13th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.	Tammy
Continental Knitting **advanced beginner and up** Knitters must know how to cast on.	$20 plus materials	Learn the continental method of knitting, holding the yarn with your left hand. Many find this style of knitting to be smoother and faster. Give it a try!	Saturday, February 17th from 10:30 a.m. to noon.	Pia
Beginning Lace Advanced Beginner Skill level	$20 plus materials	Get ready for the upcoming spring weather with a new skill just perfect for those warmer temps - Lace knitting! Join us to learn a simple lace pattern and make yourself a lacy vest or beach cover-up. In this class you’ll learn several increases and decreases, along with picking up stitches, knitted i-cords, and the three-needle bind-off technique. The pattern is generously sized from 32” to 52” finished bust/chest circumference. Required materials: Knitability Madiera Aperitif Lace Vest Pattern, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece yarn (see pattern for yardage requirements) 24” size 7 circular needle (or size necessary to obtain gauge), one set double-point needles in necessary size, tapestry needle, stitch markers.	Saturday, February 17th from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.	Tammy
Easy Lace Wristers Beginner level and up knitters	$20 plus materials	Create gorgeous soft wristers in no time at all with these garter stitch lace mitts! Beginners are welcome, as well as more advanced students looking for a quick and simple project. Required materials: Free in-house pattern, 100-150 yard DK weight yarn (Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk DK or Blue Sky Alpaca is most fabulous), size 5 needles. No homework.	Thursday, February 22nd from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.	Mercedes
Socknitters Group! **advanced beginner to intermediate** Required skills: Knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, decreasing, & basic pattern reading.	$20 plus materials	Socknitters unite! This is our all-inclusive sock class for sock-knitting techniques, from simple to advanced. Learn the basics of sock construction, or move on to more advanced techniques such as two-circular construction, toe-up socks, different types of heels, and more. Check with Mercedes before class to get any homework or materials required for your desired sock project, then come as often as you need assistance. **ask about homework at sign-up**	Saturday, February 24th from 1 to 2:30 p.m.	Mercedes
Intarsia – Zig-Zag Bag *two-part class Advanced Beginner Skill Level	$40 plus materials	Learn to add color to your work in this fun 2-part class. The project is a generously sized felted tote bag, great for carrying all of your knitting projects. Along with learning intarsia, you’ll learn: i-cord bind off, basic shaping, picking up stitches and seaming. This is a great way to learn intarsia as the felting is very forgiving! Materials required: Zig-Zag Bag pattern by Christine Furber, 4 skeins Lambs Pride worsted, 3 skeins Noro Kureyon, one US 10.5 24” circular, on set US 10.5 double point needles, stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle. No homework prior to part I.	Tuesday, February 27th and Tuesday March 27th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.	Tammy
Embellish It! *two-part class Advanced Beginner/Intermediate	$40 plus materials	Learn to knit flowers, leaves, vines and more in this fun class. You will learn to knit fun pieces to jazz us otherwise plain knitting. First you’ll knit a purse and felt it (bag knitting will not be taught in class), then you’ll spend time planning the embellished design of the bag and knit flowers, vines, leaves, or whatever strikes your fancy from Niki Epstein’s book Knitted Embellishments (book purchase required). The class will meet again with all your finished pieces and you’ll learn how to expertly appliqué the pieces to your bag. Required materials: Designs by Shelly “Mega” & “Phat” Pink Lady Bags, approx 550 yds worsted weight felting yarn (Cascade 220 or Lambs Pride Worsted is recommended), One US 11 24” circular needle, one set US 11 double point needles, sewing needles, thread, stitch markers, scissors, buttons (optional). No homework prior to part I.	Thursday, March 8 and 22nd from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.	Tammy
Embroider Knits Beginner/Advanced Beginner	$20 plus materials	Learn new skills to try a pattern you’ve been eyeing, or jazz up that plain old cardigan and give it new life! In this class, you’ll bring a knitted swatch and learn to embroider using stitches such as: lazy daisy, blanket, split, chain, and stem, along with French knots. Materials required: Several colors of yarn to embroider with (preferably smooth, multi-strand yarn suitable for dividing), tapestry needles. Homework Required Prior to class: One knitted 8x8 swatch in stockinette with a 1/2 to 1” border of garter stitch.	Saturday, March 17th from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.	Tammy
Triangle Trio Beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels will be taught	$20 plus materials	An easy way to create the most from beautiful yarns; triangle scarves and shawls make a great “cast on and go” project. Begin with a few stitches and end when you reach the size you like (or when you run out of yarn). Class is split into three levels with different difficulty levels of shawl patterns. Beginners will learn basic increasing, intermediates will learn and easy lace pattern, and advanced knitters will work on the “smarter than the average triangle shawl” pattern which is mildly spicy! Make your triangle a scarf or a shawl...it’s your choice! Materials required: Free in-house pattern, yarn of your choice (yardage will vary depending on how large or small you want your project to be), needles to match yarn.	Saturday, March 31st from 10:30 a.m. to noon	Mercedes

Please help support our business by purchasing your supplies at Knit Nouveau.

Registration for classes is required 48 hours in advance.

Registration for Tuesday classes is required by closing on the preceding Saturday.  Class size is limited.  Payment is required at registration.

We can register you over the phone with a credit card.

Cancellations by students will not be refunded.

Cancellations by the instructor will be fully refunded, or you may use your prepayment to register for a later class date.

Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Minimum class size is 3 students.

*For Two-part classes, it is the students’ responsibility to be at both meetings of class.

Absences are not refundable, as for single classes.

You may, with advanced notice, arrange to meet for a private “make-up” lesson with an instructor,

re-scheduling fees will apply.

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