Classes for September and October 2010

*Almost all supplies will have to be purchased prior to class. I have closed the store and don’t have very much stock left. If I do have something usable for the class it will be noted in the description. All classes will have the location of the class in the description. *

GET WIRED BRACELET
Bracelets are a great accessory to go with your new fall sweaters. Come learn how to use wire and beads for a stunning new piece of jewelry. Each student will be able to make one or two unique cuffs or bangles during class. Students must know the basic knit stitch. Supplies needed are a spool of 24 or 26 ga. wire, size 8 or 10.5 plastic needles and the pattern.
The pattern is available at Jewelart or on Ravelry - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/get-wired-bracelet
Date: Thursday, September 16
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

PINK LEMONADE SHAWL
“Pink Lemonade is a shawl in three triangular sections with patterns inspired by Estonian lace knitting. Instead of traditional Estonian nupps, I’ve chosen to embellish the patterns with beads.” Tricia Lewis, designer. The shawl uses size 5 circular needles, a crochet hook small enough to fit through the beads, 700 yards of fingering/sock weight yarn and 504 size 6/0 beads to complete the pattern as written. The pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry at the following link, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pink-lemonade
Date: Thursdays, September 16, 30, October 14
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $78.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
Location: Jewelart

MOEBIUS SCARF
Meg loves these! This is a great scarf that actually stays on. They are fun to knit, can be mindless if you want and work up fairly quickly. Any weight of yarn will work. You will need at least 120 yards of bulky yarn or up to 400 yards of fingering yarn and a set of 40” or 47” circular needles in a size that is 3 or 4 times larger than what the ball band recommends. The book “Magical Treasury of Knitting” is useful but not necessary for this class.
Date: Thursday, September 16
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $24.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

TECHNIQUES OF SOCK KNITTING
This class will cover the basics of sock knitting by making a small sample sock using worsted weight yarn and size 5 double point needles. At the end of the two sessions you will be able calculate the numbers needed to make an adult sock. Meg will have her free sock pattern available for each student.
Date: Fridays, September 17, 24
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $52.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

EMMA
This scarf is a great intro to lace knitting. Meg finds it way easier than Feather and Fan! You will learn ssk and yo’s with some restful garter stitch in between. You will need approximately 400 yards of worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles. The pattern is suitable for lots of yarn gauges although you will need more yarn and smaller needles for smaller yarn. The pattern will be available from the instructor for $5.00.
Date: Saturday, September 18
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

BASIC BEANIE
Now that you know how to knit it’s time to make a Beanie for the winter. You will learn how to use circular and double point needles to knit in the round. You will need 120 yards of worsted weight yarn, size 6 and 8 16” circular needles and size 8 double point needles. The gauge for the hat is 4.5 stitches per inch. Meg will have her free hat pattern available for each student.
Date: Wednesdays, September, 22, 29
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $52.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Twee Boutique

BEADED HEARTS BABY HAT
Every child (or adult for that matter), needs 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 216 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. The pattern is available on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roll-brim-baby-hat Please let me know when you sign up for class if you aren’t on Ravelry and I will print a pattern for you.
Date: Thursday, September 23
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
Location: Jewelart

INFAMOUS BEADED NECKLACES
Easy, easy, easy! This is a great way to make quick presents. Even beginning crocheters can make these necklaces. You will pick out a batch of beads, mix them all up, string them on and go to town. You will need a 2.75mm crochet hook, and all the beading supplies will be available at Jewelart.
Date: Thursday, September 23
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

CLAPOCHET
This is a crocheted version of the Clapotis, the drop stitch shawl that has been so popular. Now it’s time for the crocheters to have a chance. A variegated or self-striping yarn looks fantastic in this pattern. You will need 650 yards of worsted weight yarn and a size J crochet hook.
Date: Thursday, September 23
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

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.
Dates: Thursdays, September 23, 30
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $52.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

CLEARANCE SALE!!!
Now is your chance to get quality yarns and books at an amazing 70% off retail! I have no room to keep these wonderful things so am giving you the chance to stock up before the Holiday Knitting Rush. I also have store copies of lots of books and patterns that have “Store Copy” written on them but what the heck? 70% off? Get it now! Cash and checks only, no credit or debit cards.
Date: Sunday, September 26
Time: 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

KNITTED CHANDELIER EARRINGS
Another great little jewelry piece! Using 28-gauge wire, beads and some chain you can make a really great looking pair of earrings. You will also need a set of US size 1 needles. The pattern is available for a free download at
http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=FREE007 We will have needle nose pliers available for use during class.
Date: Thursday, September 30
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

CHRISTMAS LACE SCARF
A lovely and fun to knit project to get you started on your Holiday knitting. This scarf is very similar to one of the dishcloths we did last year and knitters loved it. You will need size 6 needles and approximately 215 yards of sport weight yarn. Now is a good time to try out some luxury fiber like cashmere or alpaca. The pattern is free and can be downloaded from Ravelry at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-lace
Dates: Thursday, September 30
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

BEGINNING 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. You will need to come to class with knitting needles, size 9 or 10 in straight or circular and 200 yards of worsted weight yarn, preferably wool.
Date: Wednesdays, October 6, 13
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $52.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Twee Boutique

ENTRELAC SCARF
Entrelac knitting gives you a cool woven look in your regular stockinette knitting. It is an intriguing technique and a great way to advance your knitting skills. You need to know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease for this technique. We will teach you the rest! The pattern is available from Meg at the first class or you may download it from Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/entrelac-scarf-7
Date: Saturday, October 16
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always call me when you finish both sides for some hands - on help. Please string 478 beads on each skein of yarn before class. We used size 5/0 Triangular beads, which can be purchased at Jewelart. You will need 400 yards of worsted weight yarn, size 6 needles, 956 beads and a big eye needle for the beads. The pattern is available at Jewelart.
Date: Friday, October 1
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

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: $20.00 per person per hour, 3-person minimum
Instructor: Meg Smith

PRIVATE LESSONS FOR KNITTING OR CROCHET
Do you need some quiet time for knitting? Can’t concentrate when you’re at a knitting meet-up? 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: $25.00 per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith

CLASS LOCATIONS
Twee Boutique – 1302 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno CA 93728
Dogz ‘n Catz – 1418 Clovis Ave, Clovis CA 93612
Jewelart – 1811 E Dakota Ave. Fresno CA 93726

Class Policies
1. Class reservations are made by paying ½ the class fee. You may reserve a place in the class by phone, but it will not be a firm reservation until payment is received.
2. If the class is canceled by Ancient Pathways we will gladly refund your money or apply the money to another class.
3. If you need to cancel a class, please do so at least one week before the class. You may transfer class fees to another class or receive a credit slip. No refunds will be given for “No Shows” or cancellations less than one week before class.
4. Please feel free to call the day before or the first day of a class. We usually can fit you in!

We are knitting at Charlotte's Bakery tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 9 from 2-4pm. Come knit and get your favorite treat! I will have yarn for sale also. Need to make room in the apt.!

Beginning Knitting Class

I am teaching a Beginning Knitting class starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8, from 10am to 12noon. I will have some supplies with me since this is such late notice.

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. You will need to come to class with knitting needles, size 9 or 10 in straight or circular and 200 yards of worsted weight yarn, preferably wool.

Date: Wednesdays, September, 8, 15
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $60.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Twee Boutique