Cafe. Yarn. Friends
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Classes |
July / August 2009 |
Knitting and Crochet are great idea for something to learn and do this summer. Perhaps you could even get a head start on holiday gifts! Lounge by a pool or on a beach with a small project or two. While most of us are not keen on filling our laps with a sweater's worth of yarn in the summer heat, lace, pieced projects and small gifts are perfect warm weather initiatives! Or maybe it is a good time to brush up on Finishing, or Fixing Mistakes or how to noodle out the math we invariably run into!
NEW CLASS: Knit A Doll... and the clothes to dress it! So adorable. Picture is coming soon!
Due to very popular demand we are booking now for Kate Atherley's 5 week Project Class...so check your schedules for Wednesdays September 2,9, 16, 23, and 30. This class fills up quickly so let us know if you are in.
Also...for those of waiting to get in on the spindle fun, our Introduction to Drop Spindling Class is back...we have made a few minor changes but we will be running it Tuesday, July 28th, 7-9pm! yay!
Beginner Knitting |
Knitting Project Class -- Tackle something new with guidance!Wednesdays, September 2,9, 16, 23, & 30; 7:00-9:00pm This 5 week session (10 hours total) will guide you through your own knitting project, whether you're a new knitter tackling your first sweater, or an experienced knitter tackling a challenge. Come prepared with at least one choice of what you would like to tackle and we'll help you with yarn choices, and teach you all the skills you need to create it, from understanding the instructions and checking your gauge to casting on and off and putting it together. Skills required: Suitable for all levels of knitters. Cost - $130.00*** (no make up sessions will be scheduled) NOTE: please check your calendars, this course will not be pro-rated for late starts and make-up classes are not available. |
Crochet |
Crochet For KnittersWednesday, August 26; 7:00-9:00pm Crochet is an incredibly useful skill for the knitter. This 2 hour session teaches you how to bring the power of the crochet hook to your knitting -- to pick up dropped stitches and fix mistakes, for painless seaming, for creating decorative edgings and joins, and for the mysterious and wonderful provisional cast-on. Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** |
Socks |
Socks 102: Advanced Sock Knitting WorkshopWednesday, August 19; 7:00-9:00pm Now that you've knitted a few socks, it's time to expand your skills a bit. We'll cover a number of sock-related topics: different types of heel turns and different types of toe shapings, and how you can use them to improve the fit of yours. Learn about the differences between toe-up and top-down, and how to convert between the two. Try magic loop, working on two circular needles, and knitting two socks at once. And we'll talk about designing your own patterned socks, and how to apply pattern stitches to plain socks and of course we'll share pointers on common mistakes and trouble spots in sock knitting, and how to avoid them. (Gusset holes, anyone?) Skill Level: comfortable knitting socks Cost - $29.00*** |
Techniques |
EntrelacWednesdays, August 5 & 12, 7:00-9:00pm Another great new technique to add to your repertoire! In this two session class (4 hours total) we will get you up to speed with this a fun and impressive looking technique for those looking to take up another knitterly skill. Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $49.00*** |
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Introduction to LaceSaturdays, August 22 & 29, 10:00am-12:00pm Yarn overs, symmetrical decreases, and lifelines..oh my...This introduction to lace will get you started on a straightforward lace pattern to build up confidence and get you ready to tackle something more complicated if you are so inclined! This two session (4 hours total) class will teach you the basics of lace knitting and interpreting the patterns ---both written and chart instructions--- and will get you cast on for your first shawl. The second session will focus on expanding your skills as you work the shawl project with discussions on blocking and key tricks for ensuring your success. Skills required: Knit, purl, increasing and decreasing. Cost - $49.00*** includes Modest Lace Shawl Pattern |
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Colourwork 101Wednesday, August 12; 7:00-9:00pm You've mastered stripes, and now you're ready for something a bit more sophisticated? This 2 hour session will teach you all the skills you need to tackle colourwork, both Fair Isle and Intarsia. We'll explain the difference between the two, and how to work them both. We'll teach you how to read and interpret the patterns and charts, and share tips and techniques for working with more than one colour at a time - including the magic of 2-handed stranding.Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** |
Lizard Ridge BootcampWednesday, July 22; 7:00-9:00pm Looking for a great summer, block by block project? Enchanted by Noro? Intrigued or intimidated by the pattern for this stunningly beautiful, innovative afghan project? Learn all the techniques you need to tackle it in one 2-hour session. Master the ever popular Lizard Ridge blanket adding a great new technique to your repertoire! This is a fun and impressive looking project for those looking to take a step up in their skills or just looking for a new pattern to play with! Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** |
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Cables BootcampWednesday, July 8; 7:00-9:00pm Feel like cables might be a little daunting? The dirty little secret behind cables are that they are not to be frightened of... in fact this ever popular and wonderful texture and design building technique is quite easy to master. This 2 hour session will teach you how to work a variety of different cables with hands-on practice, demystify charts and written instructions. Come in for a confidence building exploration into the wonders of cables! Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** plus materials |
Specialty |
Knit A DollSaturdays, July 18 & 25, 10:00am-12:00pm Dolls are a great knitting project - they're quick and fun to knit, and endlessly customizable. Create your very own unique doll, with a matching wardrobe. Make a boy doll in jeans and a sweater, or a girl doll in a pretty little dress; make a blonde, brunette or redhead - it's all up to you! Ideal as a gift, or a great way to expand your knitting skills. As long as you can knit and purl, you can create a doll. We'll show you how to knit the doll and the wardrobe, as well as how to assemble it all--you'll get to practice increasing, decreasing, seaming and even a little bit of embroidery. Cost - $60.00*** Doll materials included Instructor: Kate Atherley |
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Math For KnittersSaturday, August 15; 10:00-12:00pm In this 2 hour workshop class you will learn everything you need to know to figure out all those tricky math problems you encounter in your knitting. We'll cover such problem areas as calculating and adjusting for gauge, challenging instructions like "Increase 12 sts evenly distributed across the row", and how to make adjustments in patterns like adding waist shaping, or lengthening sleeves. Suitable for newer and experienced knitters - it's all about conquering your fear of the numbers and making you a more powerful knitter! Cost - $29.00*** |
Painless Finishing Wednesday, July 15, 7:00-9:00pm You've completed the knitting for your project, but too intimidated to finish it up? This 2 hour session will teach you everything you need to know to quickly and easily finish up and assemble your knitting projects. We'll cover seaming of all kinds, picking up stitches, weaving in ends and buttonholes -- and provide clever tips and techniques for reducing the finishing work, or at least to make it more fun. Bring in your projects in need of finishing and learn the techniques to make your seams look seamless! Or if you just want to learn the techniques ...Bring in a few swatches to learn basics instead! Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** |
WTF!?! What's The Fault-- Your Fixing Mistakes GuideWednesday, July 29, 7:00-9:00pm Oh no! Something’s wrong with your knitting? What’s the fault?! This 2 hour session will teach you how to spot and fix mistakes in your knitting, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned knitter. We will share tips for safely ripping out stitches and rows, for fixing mistakes without ripping out, and for deciding when you don’t need to bother fixing at all. Participants are encouraged to bring their "mistakes" with! Cost - $29.00*** |
Spinning |
Introduction to Drop Spindle SpinningTuesday, July 28, 7:00-9:00pm Turning fluff into string is an addictive and fabulous form of fibre fun! Come on in to learn about the wonders of fibre and get started on making your very own yarn. In this 2 hour class we'll get you spinning your own knitable yarn with a top whorl spindle! Learn how to work with processed fiber, spin singles, and ply! Warning: we are not kidding about the addictive part. And the best part... you can take your drop spindle anywhere and spin away... 'tis very portable and awe-inspiring. Cost - $55.00*** all |
If you have a class request please continue to send us an email at thepurplepurl@gmail.com with "Class Request" in the subject line and we will try to accommodate your ideas and schedules. Let us know if evenings or weekends are best for you.
Thank you so much for your interest and support! We look forward to stitching with you!
Happy Stitching!
Jennifer & Miko
*** Class fees are to be paid in full at time of registration,
either in person or with a credit card over the phone.
Please check your schedule carefully, classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Make-up classes are not available.
All fees include applicable tax.
