BABY SURPRISE JACKET
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 spreadsheet that will make your life easier.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 26, February 2, 9
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
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, February 2, 9
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
CABLES AND LACE FINGERLESS MITTS
This is a beautiful addition to the Lucita Hat. Fingerless mitts are really useful for knitting and computer work in your possibly chilly house or work environment. You will need 64 size 5 or 6 beads for this project.
Date: Thursdays, February 4, 11
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS – Note Time Change
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for February will be something with hearts. 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, February 6
Time: 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith
OPENING CEREMONIES OF THE RAVELYMPICS
We are having a party to kick off the Ravelympics. Knitting will officially start at 6:00pm so come early and get a good seat. There will be a TV set up so everyone can watch the opening ceremonies while we cast on. Bring a potluck dish and your Olympic spirit. Everyone who enters an event will receive a special gift from Team Ancient Bacon.
Date: Friday, February 12
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: Potluck Dish
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: Saturdays, February 13, 20
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
FABERGE MITTENS
Mittens to accompany your Faberge Neckwarmer! With all of my walking, I have discovered how nice it would be to have a matching set. Now you too can have some style in your life! You will need 150 to 225 size 5 beads. The number depends on what size mitten you are making. If you are on Ravelry, please purchase the pattern there before class. We will have the beads in stock.
Date: Saturdays, February 13, 20
Time: 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MORNING WALK HEADBAND
“This headband is perfect for those brisk morning walks or for taking the kids to school. It’s perfect with a ponytail or looks super trendy worn over your hair.” Tif Matthews
Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
FUZZY FEET
Description from Knitty.com: “These slippers are made by knitting a pair of gigantic and I mean GIGANTIC! socks at a very loose gauge, then slowly felting them either in the washing machine or by hand to a custom fit.” These slippers are a great way to learn how to knit socks without having to use tiny needles. It’s a quick knit and most mistakes you make will disappear in the felting process.
Date: Tuesdays, February 16, 23
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
BASIC BEGINNER BEANIE
Do you need a warm hat? This is an easy one to master. You will learn how to make a circular swatch and to use circular and double point needles.
Date: Tuesdays, February 16, 23
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
TUNISIAN CROCHET
This is an old technique that is new again. It combines parts of knitting and crocheting and makes a fabric that looks almost woven. Join us for a one - day class to learn this newly popular technique.
Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
LUCITA HAT
“Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd.” Yes, Meg is fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online at www.wovenspun.etsy.com before class. You will also need 200 size 5 or 6 seed beads. Homework is to string the beads and knit the ribbing so we can get started right away on the beads.
Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
EASY LACE HEADBAND
Headbands are really popular right now. We have a lovely lace one for you to learn. It starts and ends with a 2x2 rib and the middle is an easy lace pattern. This would be a great way to learn basic lace if the word LACE makes you nervous.
Date: Thursday, February 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
BEADED HEARTS BABY HAT
What child, or adult for that matter, doesn’t need a sparkly beaded hat? Anyone who knows how to knit a hat will be ready for this class. Beads will be used instead of Fair Isle knitting for the heart motifs. You will need to string the beads, cast on and knit several rows before the class, as you will be focusing on learning how to knit with beads and a chart. When you sign up be sure to ask for the homework details.
Date: Thursday, February 25
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 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, February 26
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: none
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 on and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, March 2, 9
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
SOJOURN FALLS SCARF
“This scarf takes you on a journey down twisting paths and over the sparkling cascades of waterfalls. The simple lace and cable construction of this design is an easy lesson in new skills, yet interesting enough for seasoned knitters. This scarf uses 540 size 6/0 beads.” Jamie Roe.
Date: Tuesday, March 2
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 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: Thursday, March 4
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
SHEEPY PANTS
“From this pattern you can make shorts or longies, (soaker and pants in one). These are instructions for knitting in the round, making seamless pants. …It has 6 sizes, newborn to toddler, as well as simple instructions to customize for any size you want. Included in the pattern are instructions for 3 different waistbands, several styles of drawstrings, clear instructions for short rows and 2 styles of crotch gusset for great fit, and 12 different types of leg cuffs. It also teaches you how to kitchener stitch with lots of pictures to walk you through it. Completely comprehensive!”
Date: Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for March are still a surprise! 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, March 6
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith
SLIP INTO SOCKS
Cold feet? Learn to knit socks and have a project for those chilly spring evenings. In this class you will learn how to measure your foot, turn a heel, finish the toe and end up with a fantastic piece of knitting. Some experience with double point needles is good but not necessary.
Date: Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $88.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
SPRING BERET
“Perfect for Springing into Summer, this slouchy beret is worked in the round using an easy - to - memorize lace pattern. Easy and quick, you can whip this up in the car on the way to the beach for the weekend! Two versions are provided for an extra slouchy and a less slouchy look (Do you just lounge on the beach, or do you get up and move? Either way, très chic!).” Natalie Larson
Date: Thursdays, March 11, 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! I already have the yarn and beads in stock so you can do some one - stop shopping. This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The beads will need to be strung before class so please come in early to pick your supplies. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always come in when you finish both sides for some hands - on help.
Date: Saturday, March 13
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
FRONDLY HAT
Are you ready for a slightly different take on a hat? “The band for this hat is knit lengthwise, and then joined into a circle. The stitches for the sides and crown of the hat are then picked up along one edge of this band.” Sarah - Hope Parmeter. The band is a very pretty lace pattern and crown of the hat is knit in seed stitch.
Date: Tuesdays, March 16, 23
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MULTIDIRECTIONAL DIAGONAL SCARF
I have a great way to use up some of your leftover yarns. The pattern is easy and great for beginners using simple increases and decreases to create interlocking triangles. Bring all of your scraps and we will work with you on putting all of the colors together.
Date: Saturday, March 20
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
OLIVIA’S BUTTERFLY HAT – CROCHET
Such a cute hat! You can make matching mom and daughter hats if you want to. This is a great pattern for just beyond beginners.
Date: Saturday, March 20
Time: 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
LUCITA HAT
“Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd.” Yes, Meg is fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online at www.wovenspun.etsy.com before class. You will also need 200 size 5 or 6 seed beads. Homework is to string the beads and knit the ribbing so we can get started right away on the beads.
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! I already have the yarn and beads in stock so you can do some one - stop shopping. This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The beads will need to be strung before class so please come in early to pick your supplies. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always come in when you finish both sides for some hands - on help.
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
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, March 26
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, March 27
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: none
PROMENADE NECKWARMER
“A scarf for the most blustery of weather. A simple but effective and eye - catching cable pattern makes this warm and luxurious to boot.” Mimi Hill. This would be a great way to learn how to make cables. Any soft, worsted weight yarn would make a lovely neck warmer.
Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
KNITTING PARTIES
Schedule some time for you and your friends to learn knitting together. Meg will come to your home and work with your group in a comfortable, casual environment. This is also a great way for new moms to take a class without having to deal with daycare. Play date and knit time in one session!
Fee: $15.00 per person per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith
PRIVATE LESSONS FOR KNITTING OR CROCHET
Do you need some quiet time for knitting? Can’t concentrate when the gang is in the store? Call to schedule your private lesson with Meg. We can meet in the morning or evening to work through your pattern or get you started again.
Fee: $20.00 per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith
