New Classes! May - July

LITTLE SLIP OF A THING
This is a wonderful medium sized felted bag that uses two colors and a slip stitch pattern. This will enable you to make a sturdy bag that sits up on its own with only one strand of yarn. Come learn a new technique and then felt it so some mistakes don’t show! Sign up early so that we may order the perfect colors for you.
Date: Tuesdays, May 18, 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

TWO SUMMERS SUNDRESS
What a wonderful thing to make for any little girls in your life! It is designed to last two summers by crossing the straps the first year and wearing them uncrossed the second year. The bodice is easy knitting and your sewing skills can be very basic. We will have a sewing machine here for anyone who wants to use it but the sewing may all be done by hand. Please come in before class to pick your yarn, as you will have to go to a fabric store also to purchase fabric and thread. You will need one yard of fabric to coordinate with your yarn choice.
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

MULTNOMEH SHAWL
Does lace make you a little nervous? This shawl will help ease you into the fun world of lace knitting. It starts with garter stitch and then move into the lovely Feather and Fan stitch. We have even figured out how to add beads! The shawl uses one skein of sock yarn and a size 3-5 needle. Not bad!
Date: Thursdays, May 20, 27
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer


STASH BUSTER AFGHAN
“We will show you how to “paint” with your stash, weaving color and texture in ways that standard crochet or knitting just don’t easily allow. Use up those novelty yarns and odd skeins or go ahead and purchase a selected palette of yarns for a special heirloom project that is easy, fast and really, really fun.” Jennifer Hansen.
Meg will be special ordering the hooks needed for this project so please let her know as soon as possible if you will need one.
Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for May will be a surprise for now as I have to get this schedule done. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith


STITCH ‘N PITCH
The Fresno Grizzlies are holding their annual Stitch ‘n Pitch baseball game. All types of crafters are welcome to attend along with family members and friends. Tickets are $10.00 per person and each attendee will receive a knitting related goodie bag.
Ancient Pathways is holding a tailgate party at the store, before the game. Darren will have the grill fired up and ready to cook at 4:30pm. Bring something to grill for you and a dish to share.
Game time is 7:05pm
You may call Freddie at 320-2536 to purchase your tickets.

KNIT ’N’ NOSH
We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, May 28
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish


BEGINNING LACE SHAWL
This shawl is a quick knit using only one skein of fingering weight yarn and is a great starter project for the beginning lace knitter. The pattern is both written out and charted so you can learn with either method. I have scheduled it as a one session class as it's easy to knit, but you are always welcome to drop by for more help.
Date: Saturday, May 29
Time: 12:00noonm - 2:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, June 1,8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado


BEGINNER'S NIGHT - 2 scarf classes
If you have recently learned how to knit and are looking for a project, we have two choices for you tonight. One choice is the Drop Stitch Scarf. Using simple garter stitch, you will learn how to make a yarn over and then how to drop it off in the next row. This creates a beautiful lacy effect with very little effort on your part. The other choice is the One Row Scarf. It uses knits and purls to make a lovely textured scarf that would be suitable for men or women.
Date: Tuesday, June 1
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials for one class or the other
Instructor: Jolene Meurer or Meg Smith


BABY SURPRISE SWEATER
We will be knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman’s most enduring baby sweater. It is all garter stitch and you end up with an amorphous shape that amazingly sews into a baby sweater. We have a row keeper written out that will make your knitting of the sweater easier. Please call soon to order your book. You will need either The Knitters Workshop or The Opinionated Knitter.
Date: Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

LITTLE SLIP OF A THING
This is a wonderful medium sized felted bag that uses two colors and a slip stitch pattern. This will enable you to make a sturdy bag that sits up on its own with only one strand of yarn. Come learn a new technique and then felt it so some mistakes don’t show! Sign up early so that we may order the perfect colors for you.
Date: Saturday, June 5, 12
Time: 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer


QUEEN ANNE CROCHETED SCARF
“This pattern is really easy, and can be done in all kinds of different yarns! I just recommend not using textured yarns, such as boucle, as they would take away from the lacy appearance.” Kevin Gibbons, designer.
So far, this scarf looks great in everything I have seen it made in. I would say this is an intermediate level project.
Date: Tuesday, June 8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

GIRASOL SHAWL OR BLANKET
This is a traditional Shetland style design that may be made with larger yarn as a blanket or in fingering weight yarn for a lovely shawl. This is an intermediate level project that starts in the middle with double point needles and uses only charts for the directions. It is a great introduction to learn chart reading.
Date: Thursdays, June 10, 17, 24, July 1
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $88.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for May will be a surprise for now as I have to get this schedule done. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, June 12
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith


MARGOT SWEATER
An easy-to-knit sweater with simple lines and a classic look. Who could ask for more? It’s worked in the round with minimal purling. Knitting from the top down allows you to try the sweater on as you knit to ensure the perfect fit. Yarn for this project will have to be ordered before the class starts, so please come in soon to order your perfect color.
Date: Tuesdays, June 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer


BEGINNING CROCHET
We have been getting a lot of calls expressing interest in crochet. Now’s the time to learn a new skill. You will learn how to make a slipknot, chain, single crochet, half double and double crochet. There are lots of fashion forward patterns being written now so you’re sure to find something interesting to make after you learn the basics.
Date: Wednesdays, May 19, 26
Time: 9:00am – 11:am
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

PAPRYUS SCARF
Come learn a new technique! Hairpin Lace is Meg’s latest fascination. It uses a crochet hook with a size 19 knitting needle. Any drapey dk weight yarn will work, but it looks spectacular in Tilli Tomas’ Beaded Plie with sequins.
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith


QUEEN ANNE CROCHETED SCARF
“This pattern is really easy, and can be done in all kinds of different yarns! I just recommend not using textured yarns, such as boucle, as they would take away from the lacy appearance.” Kevin Gibbons, designer.
So far, this scarf looks great in everything I have seen it made in. I would say this is an intermediate level project.
Date: Wednesday, June 23
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

SHEEPY SKIRT FOR LITTLE GIRLS
“This is a pattern collection for one piece skirts and diaper covers. It’s really many patterns in one, with options to choose for 19 variations of skirt, 20 edge finishing’s, and 3 styles of waistband. Made with wool, the skirt can function as a cloth diaper cover and clothing in one. Made from cotton, acrylic, or another fiber, it makes a cute machine washable skirt for any baby. Pattern has 6 sizes, newborn to toddler.” Mandie Harrington, designer.
Date: Thursdays, June 24, July 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

KNIT ’N’ NOSH
We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, June 25
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish


BLANKET SQUARE OF THE MONTH CLUB
We are starting a new club. We will meet once a month and work on a different blanket square each meeting. This will run for 12 months and at the end you will have enough squares to put together a lovely blanket. Come in and let Meg help you pick just the right colors for your blanket. There are several choices of yarn and payment options so be sure to ask Meg about the details when you sign up. At the request of the designer, each participant must order the booklet online at www.judithshangold.com/index.php?target=articles&subtarget=Article_Detail&selected=27
Date: Saturday, June 26 (remaining dates to be announced)
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials per meeting
Instructor: Meg Smith

EZ 100TH ANNIVERSARY SHAWL
“Elizabeth Zimmermann was born on August 9th, 1910 (8/9/10), so this year 2010 is the 100th anniversary of her birth. This shawl was designed as a tribute to EZ and a celebration of all she has done for us. It is based on her PI Shawl which can be found in her book Knitter’s Almanac. For the EZ 100th Anniversary PI Shawl, modifications have been applied so that the lace design stitch repeats and the number of rounds between the increase rounds are multiples of 8, 9, and 10 (the numbers in her birthday). Use any yarn weight and needle size that you like.” Judy, the designer.
Date: Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer