Cafe. Yarn. Friends
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Beginner Knitting |
Knitting Project Class -- Tackle something new with guidance! Wednesdays, February 8, 15, 22, & 29: 7:00-9:00pm 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. Students will receive a 15% discount for project class yarn purchases. Skills required: Suitable for all levels but please note that this is not a Learn to Knit class. It is assumed you know the very basics. This would be perfect for knitter's who have completed Learn To Knit 102 or the equivalent. Cost - $104.00*** (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. |
Expand your skills |
All About YarnSaturday, April 21; 10:00am-12:00pm Mystified by all these terms - double knitting, worsted, aran? Unsure whether fingering is a potato or a yarn? Wondering why you should care about whether a yarn is superwash or not? How do you go about finding a substitute yarn for a pattern? Suitable for newer knitters, this class will explain yarn terminology, help you understand yarn substitution and gauge, and make you a more confident yarn shopper and knitter. Cost - $20.00 |
Math For KnittersSaturday, March 17; 10:00am-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*** |
Crochet For KnittersSaturday, February 25; 10:00am-12:00pm 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*** |
WTF!?! What's The Fault-- Your Fixing Mistakes GuideSunday, March 11; 1:00-3:00pm 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*** |
Mending - Darn It!Saturday, February 25; 1:00-3:00pm Found a hole? Moth attack? We'll show how to darn, mend and disguise holes in knitwear - both big and small, both in your work and someone else's - even commercially made knits. Bring your holes, or some swatches we can make a snag and hole or two in! Cost - $29.00*** |
Painless FinishingWednesday, March 14; 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*** |
Expert TipsSunday, March 18; 1:00-3:00pm Using the right technique in a situation can make your knitting so much easier, and make your finished products look better! Join us as we talk about and demonstrate all those cast-ons, bind-offs, increases and decreases you are seeing in your patterns. We'll answer all those tricky questions like what M1 is, and what it means to bind off in pattern. This class is suitable for knitters of all levels. Techniques will include: long tail cast-on, provisional cast-on, Judy's Magic cast-on; Russian Lace bind-offs, the sewn bind-off, Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off; invisible, visible and directional increases and decreases. Cost - $29.00*** |
The Perfect Fit: Size, Fit & Altering Patterns Saturday, February 18; 1:00-4:00pm
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This class will teach you the skills you need to ensure your knitted garments are flattering and well-fitting. We will show you how to decide on size options - and set you well along the way to a successful and flattering sweater project. We will explain how to read sizing tables and schematics. We'll show you how to measure yourself. And most importantly, we'll explain garment fit, including demystifying terms like "negative ease". Come on in to explore how to adapt and alter existing patterns, to obtain the best fit for your shape. We’ll discuss what to do to find a pattern for that perfect yarn and how to go about adapting that commercial pattern you love that does not have quite the right size for you.
Cost - $39.00*** |
Socks |
In both of these classes, you will learn the finer points of sock anatomy and create a small trainer sock to ensure you have the techniques down pat, and then you will cast on for a pair of cozy socks for yourself to keep your toes warm on those chilly winter days. Try both classes to find out which method you prefer! Instructor –Kate Atherley |
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2 Socks at once!Saturday, March 10; 10:00am-12:00pm This class teaches how to knit two socks at the same time, on two circular needles. A nice addition to the sock knitter's toolkit, this technique helps banish Second Sock Syndrome, and ensures that your pair matches exactly. We'll work a sample pair of mini socks to allow you to quickly learn and fully understand the method. We'll discuss both top-down and toe-up methods. Note: Students must have knitted at least one pair of socks, but need not have experience working with two circulars. Cost - $29.00*** |
ADVANCED SOCKS--one inside the other? whaaaat?!?Wednesday, March 21; 7:00-9:00pm Suffering from second sock syndrome? Bored with your usual way of knitting socks? Looking for a trick to amaze your friends? Kate will show you how to knit two socks AT THE SAME TIME on the same needles - ONE INSIDE THE OTHER!! For sock knitters seeking a fun challenge! The sock knitter's Mount Everest? Skills required: must be a proficient sock knitter Cost - $29.00*** |
Techniques |
Lace 101Saturday, March 17; 1:00-4:00pm Are you a newer knitter ready for a challenge? Are you looking to learn a new skill? 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. We'll teach you the basics of lace knitting - including working from charts and written instructions, and build your skills with a mini lace sampler. We'll also provide tips for making lace easier and more fun.Skills required: knit, purl, increasing and decreasing. Knitters should bring scrap worsted weight yarn and 4.5mm needles. Cost - $39.00*** |
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Lace 102Saturday, April 21; 1:00-4:00pm For knitters who have successfully worked at least one or two lace patterns, this class focuses on building lace knitting confidence and skills. We’ll talk about more advanced stitchwork like double yarnovers, faggoting stitches, and knitted-on borders. We’ll work a small sampler in the class, and we'll share tips on preventing mistakes, and demonstrate how to fix them without unravelling! We will also provide an overview of different shawl shapings and constructions. Skill level: intermediate; knitters should have some lace experience Cost - $39.00*** |
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EntrelacSaturday, March 24; 1:00-4:00pm Another great new technique to add to your repertoire! In this 3 hour class 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 - $39.00*** |
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Lizard Ridge Bootcamp Saturday, February 18; 10:00am-12:00pm Looking for a great easy to travel with, 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*** |
Gift idea: A great Scarf! Or bag. Or Pot holder! ... oooh felt it! |
Colour-Work 101Sunday, February 5: 10:00-12:00pm Learn all about the ups and downs of stranded colour-work (aka Fair-Isle)! We'll practice working with one yarn in each hand and expand your knowledge of how this technique can work for you. Homework: If you are a continental style knitter (managing yarn in your left hand, picking) already, try the English method of knitting, and if you are an English style knitter (managing yarn in your right hand, throwing), try the continental method of knitting prior to class. We highly recommend spending a few minutes a day working on a swatch in your less dominate method to get the hang of it... it will make double stranded knitting much easier. Cost - $29.00*** Instructor: GlennaC |
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Steeks Don't Scare Me! Sunday, March 4:Â 1:00-4:00pm Required skills: There will be homework for this class: When you register for this class the homework will be given to you...either in person or by email. You will need to set aside about an hour or two to complete homework --Please bring: Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Sharp sewing scissors Cost - $39.00*** |
Let's Twist Again ! - Twisted Stitches & Travelling CablesSunday, March 4; 10:00am-12:00pm There is so much you can do with those perfect, tight, defined twisted stitches. join us to learn: What twisted stitches (ktbl) are and how they can be used differently from regular knit stitches; How to use twisted stitches in cables and twists to make sts travel in beautiful patterns; How to work these twisted cables with AND without a cable needle! Cost - $29.00 |
Projects |
Shortrow Bootcamp/Make Your Own ScowlSaturday, February 4; 10:00am-12:00pm Stumped by short-rows? This bootcamp will teach you everything you need to know to successfully work short rows - whether for sock heels or the Lizard Ridge blanket, or other designs. We'll teach you how to read the patterns, and demonstrate a couple of different ways to work them. And at the same time, you'll get to practice what you've learned working your very own, chunky knit, Scowl neckwarmer. Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** plus materials |
Mitten Bootcamp (in the round) Sunday, January 8; 1:00-4:00pm Learn how to make mittens on double-pointed needles. In this 3 hour class, You will learn everything you need to know to knit mittens - from working in the round to creating the thumb to finishing the top. Plus we will get you ready to design your own mitten patterns for any yarn, and any size hand. Cost - $45.00*** yarn and pattern included |
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Baby SweatersLittle, tiny sweaters...the perfect baby gift. Plus it is a great way to practice some knitting skills on pint sized projects. You can learn pretty much all the skills you need to make your own garments! We have 3 baby sweater classes coming up this fall...each one different from the next. Join us the last Sunday of the month for a new baby sweater. The patterns and yarn to make the 3-6 month size will be provided as part of each sweater's class fee. |
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Cute and Simple
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Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $60.00*** all materials and pattern included. |
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Vintage Baby HatSunday, February 19; 1:00-3:00pm This super adorable little baby hat is a must knit for the new baby inyour life. Made form just one ball of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino and... it is knit flat! Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $39.00*** Includes all materials! |
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Knitting With Beads and Wire:
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Design Your Sweater |
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Personalized Colour-Knitting and EPSSaturday, March 3: 11:00-4:00pm Are you ready to dive in to make your own colour-work yoked sweater, but would like a bit of help and cameraderie to get started? This class is for you! We'll cover all the basics of navigating Elizabeth Zimmerman's "Seamless Yoked Sweater" (instructions in Knitting Workshop). This includes measurements and calculation for your personal size, and a walk-through of the "EPS" percentage system as a guideline. Would you prefer your sweater to be a cardigan instead of a pullover? Have no fear, we'll talk about how to place a steek panel to make that cardigan transformation! Homework: Cost - $80.00*** includes the book Knitting Workshop, by Elizabeth Zimmerman and an EPS worksheet... plus a light lunch will be provided. |
Body Building for Knitters! Sunday, February 5:Â 1:00-4:00pm Every knitter deserves a dress form, to help them visualize their body shape and measure their sweaters and knitted garments! It is a great tool for having your creations fit exactly right and it is so much easier to try the garments on the form to get a good look at how things are progressing! Join us for this "body building" class and you'll go home with your very own duct-tape dress form - it's a much cheaper option for a "judy" and they are a whole lot of fun to make! We will be working in partners to construct the forms, as this is a very "hands on" activity. NOTES:
Cost - $45.00*** Duct tape will be provided |
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.
