Happy New Year!
I was told this one day in the shop:
"What you do on New Year's Day is what you will do all year." I like it! This is our theme for the shop on January 1st.
New Year's Eve and Day Schedule
Thursday, December 31
11:00am to 5:30pm
New Year's Day, Friday, January 1
12:00noon to 4:00pm
Saturday, January 2 is back to our regular hours 11:00am to 5:30pm
Free Classes on January 1st
We will be having two free classes during the day. You can learn to make a cute little beaded bag that is great for beginners, or an intriguing scarf with a neat star stitch. The bag uses fingering weight yarn, size 5 or 6 beads and a size 4 needle. The scarf looks good in any weight of yarn and the appropriate needles. All supplies are available at the shop.
Each class will be running concurrently so drop in whenever you can't take anymore football games.
Happy Knitting,
- Meg at Ancient Pathways
ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Holiday Hours
Happy Holidays Everyone! The store will be closed on December 24th and 25th. We will be open for shopping at 11:00am on Saturday, December 26th.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Special Holiday Projects Just for You!
Take some time to recharge yourself in the midst of all your Holiday planning and join your friends at Ancient Pathways this Saturday, December 19, 2009. Come in, pick up some free patterns for quick-to-knit gifts, stay awhile to knit, and eat some cookies from Charlotte's Bakery.
One of our special events will include a raffle for a signed copy of Knitting Little Luxuries. Every customer in the door will receive a raffle ticket for the book. There will be free handouts of quick-to-knit projects. As a special bonus we will have peer knit counselors to provide emotional support for finishing your projects.
Ancient Pathways will be open from 11:00am to 5:30pm so you can come by before or after your Saturday errands. Remember, Tower District has some really great local stores to find unique presents, great restaurants, and lots of parking.
KNIT 'N NOSH AND GIFT EXCHANGE
Join us on Friday, December 18 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck, gift exchange and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. Please bring a wrapped hand made gift and we will exchange presents with others who understand the love and work that goes into handwork. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
LUCITA HAT
"Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd." Yet another great way to add beads to your knitting. Yes, Meg's fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online from the designer before class. Go to www.wovenspun.etsy.com
to buy it. You will also need 200 size
5 or 6 seed beads.
Date: Tuesday, December 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
Take some time to recharge yourself in the midst of all your Holiday planning and join your friends at Ancient Pathways this Saturday, December 19, 2009. Come in, pick up some free patterns for quick-to-knit gifts, stay awhile to knit, and eat some cookies from Charlotte's Bakery.
One of our special events will include a raffle for a signed copy of Knitting Little Luxuries. Every customer in the door will receive a raffle ticket for the book. There will be free handouts of quick-to-knit projects. As a special bonus we will have peer knit counselors to provide emotional support for finishing your projects.
Ancient Pathways will be open from 11:00am to 5:30pm so you can come by before or after your Saturday errands. Remember, Tower District has some really great local stores to find unique presents, great restaurants, and lots of parking.
KNIT 'N NOSH AND GIFT EXCHANGE
Join us on Friday, December 18 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck, gift exchange and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. Please bring a wrapped hand made gift and we will exchange presents with others who understand the love and work that goes into handwork. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
LUCITA HAT
"Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd." Yet another great way to add beads to your knitting. Yes, Meg's fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online from the designer before class. Go to www.wovenspun.etsy.com
to buy it. You will also need 200 size
5 or 6 seed beads.
Date: Tuesday, December 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
Monday, November 23, 2009
CLASSES and EVENTS for WINTER 2009-2010
KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, November 27 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having an Anti-Turkey potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, 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, November 27
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, November 28
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, December 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
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: Tuesday, December 1
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
FETCHING
These charming fingerless mitts make wonderful Christmas presents. From Knitty.com “The cables hold the gloves nicely at your wrist and across your knuckles, and are excellent for keeping you warm yet unhindered while knitting, typing, or enjoying a coffee at an outdoor café. If you have never tried knitting cables before, this would be an excellent project to start with.”
Date: Thursdays, December 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
KABOB REVERSIBLE SCARF
This beautiful scarf is a great introduction to lace knitting. It can be knit with any weight yarn and at the width that you like your scarves to be.
Date: Thursday, December 3
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear your mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, December 4
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters
GET WIRED BRACELET
Sparkly and easy to knit! These fantastic bracelets don’t need a gauge. You will need approximately 60 beads of any size that fits onto the wire. Beads from size 8 seed beads to 8mm including stones and crystals will look good together. Wire and beads should be available at any local bead store. The wire is 24 gauge and comes in various colors.
Date: Saturday, December 5
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
FABERGE NECK WARMER
This is a beautiful, beaded neck warmer and will make a stunning holiday gift. Looks like you took days when we all know it took only a mere handful of hours. Worsted weight yarn and size 5 beads are needed along with a crochet hook, size 9. We will have the beads in stock for you, as it seems most bead stores don’t carry the size 5 beads.
Date: December 8
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
GET WIRED BRACELET
Sparkly and easy to knit! These fantastic bracelets don’t need a gauge. You will need approximately 60 beads of any size that fits onto the wire. Beads from size 8 seed beads to 8mm including stones and crystals will look good together. Wire and beads should be available at any local bead store. The wire is 24 gauge and comes in various colors.
Date: Wednesday, December 9
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
ZEEBEE HAT
Finally, a different take on making a hat. This one is knitted flat, in garter stitch and uses a crochet chain cast on, short rows and garter stitch grafting. The pattern is generated online using your stitch and row gauge. Any size of yarn will work; you just have to make a swatch before the class starts.
Date: Thursday, December 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 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 December will be a penguin or a snowflake. 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, December 12
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith
BOOMTOWN SCARF
This simple scarf is quick to knit and fun to wear. It uses an interesting way of knitting into yarn over’s. Any size of yarn will work and you can customize the width of the scarf to your own taste.
Date: Tuesday, December 15
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
KNIT’N NOSH/GIFT EXCHANGE
Join us on Friday, December 18 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck, gift exchange and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. Please bring a wrapped hand made gift and we will exchange presents with others who understand the love and work that goes into handwork. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
December 22nd and 23rd are the last days to send in any family members to buy cool stuff for you. We can also sell Ancient Pathways Gift Certificates over the phone if your spouse has Knit Store Phobia!
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, December 26
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none
LUCITA HAT
“Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd.” Yet another great way to add beads to your knitting. Yes, Meg’s fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online from the designer before class. Go to www.wovenspun.etsy.com to buy it. You will also need 200 size 5 or 6 seed beads.
Date: Tuesday, December 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
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.” They 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, January 5, 12
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 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 on and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, January 5, 12
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
STEEKING WITHOUT FEAR
Nothing scares knitters more than the thought of cutting into their knitting. Come learn how to do this useful technique, which allows you to knit everything in the round, (no purling) and then cut to make a cardigan without it falling apart.
Date: Thursday, January 7
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 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, January 9
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, January 15
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters
KNIT’N NOSH/WHINE AND CHEESE NIGHT
We will be having a potluck, and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. For January our theme is a Whine and Cheese night so feel free to bring a bottle of wine or some cheese and we will whine together about the holidays. 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, January 22
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
BABY SURPRISE JACKET
We will be knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman’s most enduring baby sweater. It is all garter stitch and you end with an amorphous shape that amazingly sews into a baby sweater. We have a spreadsheet that will make knitting this jacket easier.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 26, February 2,9
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
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, January 30
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none
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
KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, November 27 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having an Anti-Turkey potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, 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, November 27
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, November 28
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, December 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
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: Tuesday, December 1
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
FETCHING
These charming fingerless mitts make wonderful Christmas presents. From Knitty.com “The cables hold the gloves nicely at your wrist and across your knuckles, and are excellent for keeping you warm yet unhindered while knitting, typing, or enjoying a coffee at an outdoor café. If you have never tried knitting cables before, this would be an excellent project to start with.”
Date: Thursdays, December 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
KABOB REVERSIBLE SCARF
This beautiful scarf is a great introduction to lace knitting. It can be knit with any weight yarn and at the width that you like your scarves to be.
Date: Thursday, December 3
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear your mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, December 4
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters
GET WIRED BRACELET
Sparkly and easy to knit! These fantastic bracelets don’t need a gauge. You will need approximately 60 beads of any size that fits onto the wire. Beads from size 8 seed beads to 8mm including stones and crystals will look good together. Wire and beads should be available at any local bead store. The wire is 24 gauge and comes in various colors.
Date: Saturday, December 5
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
FABERGE NECK WARMER
This is a beautiful, beaded neck warmer and will make a stunning holiday gift. Looks like you took days when we all know it took only a mere handful of hours. Worsted weight yarn and size 5 beads are needed along with a crochet hook, size 9. We will have the beads in stock for you, as it seems most bead stores don’t carry the size 5 beads.
Date: December 8
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
GET WIRED BRACELET
Sparkly and easy to knit! These fantastic bracelets don’t need a gauge. You will need approximately 60 beads of any size that fits onto the wire. Beads from size 8 seed beads to 8mm including stones and crystals will look good together. Wire and beads should be available at any local bead store. The wire is 24 gauge and comes in various colors.
Date: Wednesday, December 9
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
ZEEBEE HAT
Finally, a different take on making a hat. This one is knitted flat, in garter stitch and uses a crochet chain cast on, short rows and garter stitch grafting. The pattern is generated online using your stitch and row gauge. Any size of yarn will work; you just have to make a swatch before the class starts.
Date: Thursday, December 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 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 December will be a penguin or a snowflake. 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, December 12
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith
BOOMTOWN SCARFThis simple scarf is quick to knit and fun to wear. It uses an interesting way of knitting into yarn over’s. Any size of yarn will work and you can customize the width of the scarf to your own taste.
Date: Tuesday, December 15
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
KNIT’N NOSH/GIFT EXCHANGE
Join us on Friday, December 18 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck, gift exchange and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. Please bring a wrapped hand made gift and we will exchange presents with others who understand the love and work that goes into handwork. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
December 22nd and 23rd are the last days to send in any family members to buy cool stuff for you. We can also sell Ancient Pathways Gift Certificates over the phone if your spouse has Knit Store Phobia!
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, December 26
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none
LUCITA HAT
“Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd.” Yet another great way to add beads to your knitting. Yes, Meg’s fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online from the designer before class. Go to www.wovenspun.etsy.com to buy it. You will also need 200 size 5 or 6 seed beads.
Date: Tuesday, December 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
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.” They 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, January 5, 12
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 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 on and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, January 5, 12
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
STEEKING WITHOUT FEAR
Nothing scares knitters more than the thought of cutting into their knitting. Come learn how to do this useful technique, which allows you to knit everything in the round, (no purling) and then cut to make a cardigan without it falling apart.
Date: Thursday, January 7
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 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, January 9
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, January 15
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters
KNIT’N NOSH/WHINE AND CHEESE NIGHT
We will be having a potluck, and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. For January our theme is a Whine and Cheese night so feel free to bring a bottle of wine or some cheese and we will whine together about the holidays. 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, January 22
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
BABY SURPRISE JACKETWe will be knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman’s most enduring baby sweater. It is all garter stitch and you end with an amorphous shape that amazingly sews into a baby sweater. We have a spreadsheet that will make knitting this jacket easier.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 26, February 2,9
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
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, January 30
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none
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
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Checkerboard Scarf Free Pattern
Checkerboard Scarf
from
Ancient Pathways
Materials: 200yds Worsted weight yarn
Size 9 needles
Gauge: Worsted yarn-approx 5sts = 1 inch
Cast on 27sts
Row 1. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Row 2. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 3. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Row 4. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 5. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 6. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Row 7. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 8. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Repeat rows 1-8 for as long as you want. End with rows 1-4.
Bind off in pattern. Weave in ends.
from
Ancient Pathways
Materials: 200yds Worsted weight yarn
Size 9 needles
Gauge: Worsted yarn-approx 5sts = 1 inch
Cast on 27sts
Row 1. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Row 2. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 3. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Row 4. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 5. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 6. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Row 7. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 8. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Repeat rows 1-8 for as long as you want. End with rows 1-4.
Bind off in pattern. Weave in ends.
Friday, October 2, 2009
October and November 2009 Classes
Finally! The new schedule is here. Sheesh!(picture lots of grins and some lovely sarcasm on my end.)
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, October 13, 20
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
CALORIMETRY
"Calorimetry is a scientific term describing the measurement of heat lost or gained.
Knit hats are a wonderful way to block out the cold, but when you have long hair it usually requires wearing it down, not often the most comfortable option on a blustery day. This headscarf allows you to wear your hair up while keeping your ears warm and preventing heat from escaping from the top of your head." Quoted from the designer, Kathryn Schoendorf.
Date: Tuesday, October 15
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters
ROCK STAR TOES AND KNIT PROJECT
Grab a couple of friends and have a spa day at Ancient Pathways. We will have Sandra of Wood-N-Nails here to give the participants a Rock Star Pedicure and Meg will have a Rock Star purse kit for you to knit. Rock Star is "A Pedi with Bling". Includes nail prep of trim, file, cuticle attention and Glitter Bling applied with a Gel prep that lasts 6 - 8 weeks. Removal is done with Pedicure and filing procedure.
Date: Sunday, October 18
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $65.00 include pedicure and kit for purse
Instructor: Meg Smith
Manicurist: Sandra Wood
HOLIDAY GIFT SCARF
A really fun and easy scarf for everyone to make. It uses a simple ribbed pattern in any size of yarn with the addition of some strategically dropped stitches. Our store sample has beads crocheted onto the ends after the scarf has been finished and we would love to teach you how easy it is.
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, October 23 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, 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, October 23
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
BEGINNING CROCHET
Join us for an evening of hooking. Get your mind out of the gutter! This is a quick intro or refresher class on basic crochet. You will learn how to make the beginning chain and single crochet, more if you pick up techniques fast.
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
BEGINNING BASIC SOCKS
Winter’s here and your toes are cold. It’s time to make warm, cozy socks and save on your heating bill. You will learn how to take measurements, cast on in the round, work that interesting heel turning and the kitchener stitch.
Date: Thursdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $88.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! The pattern choices will include another Halloween design and something for Thanksgiving. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and knit along with us. There is a $5.45 kit fee for the hand dyed yarn. The pattern is free to all participants.
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith
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, October 31
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, November 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
EASY LACE SHAWL
Any size of yarn will work beautifully in this pattern. Pick your yarn, hand dyed or solid, grab some needles and let’s go! You can make a cozy winter shawl or a lacy, lightweight shawl. It has simple stitches but has enough interest to keep even advanced knitters going.
Date: Tuesdays, November 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
FABERGE NECK WARMER
This is a beautiful, beaded neck warmer and will make a stunning holiday gift. Looks like you took days when we all know it took only a mere handful of hours. Worsted weight yarn and size 5 beads are needed along with a crochet hook, size 9. We will have the beads in stock for you, as it seems most bead stores don’t carry the size 5 beads.
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
WATERFALL 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, November 7
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
SQUARE CAKE PURSE
From knitty.com, "This pattern was inspired by the yarn I used to make it – my favorite place to find inspiration.
The bag has diamond stitch panels running vertically up the body of the bag.
The handles act as both handle and closure making it easy to knit and use. Simply twist one handle, then pass the other handle through the hole, and you’re good to go!"
We will be using yarn from Tilli Thomas. Luscious silk with either beads or sequins strung onto the yarn. Sign up early so we can order the special color of your dreams.
Date: Thursdays, November 12, 19
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MEDTATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is ok. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters
ODESSA HAT
More fun with beads! Meg just can't stay away from them. Odessa is a lovely hat that has beads spiraling around it. You may make it with our without beads depending on the gender of the person you are knitting for. If you use beads you will need to purchase approximately 150 size 6 beads. There is some homework for this hat. Students will need to string the beads and knit the beginning ribbing before class so that we may concentrate on the main body of the hat.
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
NORWEGIAN STAR EAR FLAP HAT
This is a great way to learn the fair isle technique and have a great hat when you are done. The hat has wonderful earflaps, stars around the middle and those cute little ties to hold it on. It also comes sized for children and adults. You will need two colors of worsted weight yarn and size 7 circular needles or whatever will get the gauge.
Date: Tuesdays, November 17, 24
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
CROCHET FOR KNITTERS
Do you know the basics of crochet and are just afraid to use it on garments? Meg can help. Even if you don’t know how she can show you. You will learn how to add a simple single crochet edge and the infamous crab stitch. If you would like a fancier stitch, we can do that too. Lose your fear and come play with crochet.
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
BEADED RIB SOCKS
“Designed especially for those multi-colored sock yarns you can’t resist. The stitch pattern is a variation of an interrupted rib, with beads highlighting the pattern shift. Simple yet fascinating!” Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer. This is another one where the beads need to be strung before class so please come in ahead of time to pick your yarn.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 28
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, November 27 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having an Anti-Turkey potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, 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, November 27
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, November 28
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, October 13, 20
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
CALORIMETRY
"Calorimetry is a scientific term describing the measurement of heat lost or gained.
Knit hats are a wonderful way to block out the cold, but when you have long hair it usually requires wearing it down, not often the most comfortable option on a blustery day. This headscarf allows you to wear your hair up while keeping your ears warm and preventing heat from escaping from the top of your head." Quoted from the designer, Kathryn Schoendorf.
Date: Tuesday, October 15
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters
ROCK STAR TOES AND KNIT PROJECTGrab a couple of friends and have a spa day at Ancient Pathways. We will have Sandra of Wood-N-Nails here to give the participants a Rock Star Pedicure and Meg will have a Rock Star purse kit for you to knit. Rock Star is "A Pedi with Bling". Includes nail prep of trim, file, cuticle attention and Glitter Bling applied with a Gel prep that lasts 6 - 8 weeks. Removal is done with Pedicure and filing procedure.
Date: Sunday, October 18
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $65.00 include pedicure and kit for purse
Instructor: Meg Smith
Manicurist: Sandra Wood
HOLIDAY GIFT SCARFA really fun and easy scarf for everyone to make. It uses a simple ribbed pattern in any size of yarn with the addition of some strategically dropped stitches. Our store sample has beads crocheted onto the ends after the scarf has been finished and we would love to teach you how easy it is.
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, October 23 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, 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, October 23
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish
BEGINNING CROCHET
Join us for an evening of hooking. Get your mind out of the gutter! This is a quick intro or refresher class on basic crochet. You will learn how to make the beginning chain and single crochet, more if you pick up techniques fast.
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
BEGINNING BASIC SOCKS
Winter’s here and your toes are cold. It’s time to make warm, cozy socks and save on your heating bill. You will learn how to take measurements, cast on in the round, work that interesting heel turning and the kitchener stitch.
Date: Thursdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $88.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! The pattern choices will include another Halloween design and something for Thanksgiving. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and knit along with us. There is a $5.45 kit fee for the hand dyed yarn. The pattern is free to all participants.
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith
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, October 31
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, November 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado
EASY LACE SHAWL
Any size of yarn will work beautifully in this pattern. Pick your yarn, hand dyed or solid, grab some needles and let’s go! You can make a cozy winter shawl or a lacy, lightweight shawl. It has simple stitches but has enough interest to keep even advanced knitters going.
Date: Tuesdays, November 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
FABERGE NECK WARMER
This is a beautiful, beaded neck warmer and will make a stunning holiday gift. Looks like you took days when we all know it took only a mere handful of hours. Worsted weight yarn and size 5 beads are needed along with a crochet hook, size 9. We will have the beads in stock for you, as it seems most bead stores don’t carry the size 5 beads.
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
WATERFALL 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, November 7
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
SQUARE CAKE PURSE
From knitty.com, "This pattern was inspired by the yarn I used to make it – my favorite place to find inspiration.
The bag has diamond stitch panels running vertically up the body of the bag.
The handles act as both handle and closure making it easy to knit and use. Simply twist one handle, then pass the other handle through the hole, and you’re good to go!"
We will be using yarn from Tilli Thomas. Luscious silk with either beads or sequins strung onto the yarn. Sign up early so we can order the special color of your dreams.
Date: Thursdays, November 12, 19
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
MEDTATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is ok. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters
ODESSA HAT
More fun with beads! Meg just can't stay away from them. Odessa is a lovely hat that has beads spiraling around it. You may make it with our without beads depending on the gender of the person you are knitting for. If you use beads you will need to purchase approximately 150 size 6 beads. There is some homework for this hat. Students will need to string the beads and knit the beginning ribbing before class so that we may concentrate on the main body of the hat.
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
NORWEGIAN STAR EAR FLAP HAT
This is a great way to learn the fair isle technique and have a great hat when you are done. The hat has wonderful earflaps, stars around the middle and those cute little ties to hold it on. It also comes sized for children and adults. You will need two colors of worsted weight yarn and size 7 circular needles or whatever will get the gauge.
Date: Tuesdays, November 17, 24
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
CROCHET FOR KNITTERS
Do you know the basics of crochet and are just afraid to use it on garments? Meg can help. Even if you don’t know how she can show you. You will learn how to add a simple single crochet edge and the infamous crab stitch. If you would like a fancier stitch, we can do that too. Lose your fear and come play with crochet.
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
BEADED RIB SOCKS
“Designed especially for those multi-colored sock yarns you can’t resist. The stitch pattern is a variation of an interrupted rib, with beads highlighting the pattern shift. Simple yet fascinating!” Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer. This is another one where the beads need to be strung before class so please come in ahead of time to pick your yarn.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 28
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, November 27 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having an Anti-Turkey potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, 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, November 27
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, November 28
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Fall is here! (at least for a little while)
It's in the air and I'm freezing. You all know I'm the summer loving freak! So, to counteract the chill we all need to start knitting on Wool, Cashmere and Alpaca.
In order to get you in the mood we have some new classes for October and November. Coming up the soonest is the Lucita Hat on Thursday, October 1 from 6-8pm, Mindful Knitting is on Friday, October 2 from 6-7pm and Saturday, October 3 is another of our Free Washcloth classes from 9-11am. We will be working on Halloween themed patterns with your choice of Orangey or Purple hand dyed cotton yarn.
More classes to come soon, just call for more info if you can't wait. 559-264-1874.
In order to get you in the mood we have some new classes for October and November. Coming up the soonest is the Lucita Hat on Thursday, October 1 from 6-8pm, Mindful Knitting is on Friday, October 2 from 6-7pm and Saturday, October 3 is another of our Free Washcloth classes from 9-11am. We will be working on Halloween themed patterns with your choice of Orangey or Purple hand dyed cotton yarn.
More classes to come soon, just call for more info if you can't wait. 559-264-1874.
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