January - March 2012 Classes
To register for classes: stop in, send an email to kelly@double-ewe-yarn.com, or call 763-780-2465. Payment in full guarantees your spot in the class – if you can’t get to the shop before the class starts, you can hold your spot by calling with a credit card. If you need to cancel, please notify us as soon as possible in case there’s a waiting list. If you notify us at least 24 hours before the first class starts, your fees will be refunded. Class fees do not include materials unless noted.
Private group classes: If you and a few friends are interested on one of our classes, we can set up a private class for you that fits your schedules.
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Knitting with Nancy Lindberg
Well-known designer and teacher Nancy Lindberg is now available three times a week at Double Ewe! Nancy has been teaching knitting for 35 years, and her popular patterns have been sold in yarn shops throughout the country for 15 years. Take advantage of this great resource at Double Ewe; challenge yourself and choose any project - Nancy's expert advice will help you through it.
Cost: $60 per six week class
Tuesdays: afternoons 1:00 - 3:00, February 14th - March 20th
Wednesdays: evenings, 6:00 - 8:00, February 15th - March 21st
Thursdays: lunchtime, 11:30 - 1:30, February 16th - March 22nd
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Two at a Time Toe Up Socks
Back by popular demand! Have you heard of Second Sock Syndrome? It’s an affliction many of us come down with immediately after finishing a hand knit sock. The main symptom is a total lack of desire to knit its mate. Many knitters have succumbed to SSS, and have piles of single socks to show for it. But there is a cure: knitting two identical socks at the same time. There is hope; come and learn.
When: Saturday afternoons, February 4 – 18 (3 seeks)
Time: 1:00 – 3:00
Instructor: Tami
Cost: $30 plus materials
Materials: 100 grams of sock yarn. One pair of 16” circulars and one pair of 24” circulars in the size of your choice (size 1 through 2 recommended for sock yarn). The book Knitting More Circles Around Socks is helpful and is available for purchase, but it’s not required.
Skills needed: basic knitting skills including increasing, decreasing. You’ll be knitting using fairly fine yarn and small needles, but if you prefer to learn using a heavier weight yarn such as worsted and larger needles, that’s an option as well.
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Filet Crochet
What is filet crochet? One definition I found says: “Crochet in a square, patterned mesh: crochet in the form of a square mesh stitched with a double crochet stitch, in which the combination of holes and filled-in squares creates the pattern”. But what is it really? I think of it as “crochet with pictures”, as in those beautiful old tablecloths or bedspreads. It sounds complicated, but truly, it’s not. It’s really not a difficult technique to learn, and in doing so, you’ll create a lovely centerpiece. Skills needed: double crochet
When: Wednesday evenings, February 1 – 8 (2 weeks)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Instructor: Michelle
Cost: $20
Materials: Butterfly Super-10 cotton yarn, size F/5 crochet hook
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Crochet: Hot pad Flowers
How cool are these!? Learn to make these clever flower trivets. Check out the samples at the shop - they're even cuter in real life. This could be a great stashbuster. Skills needed: single crochet, double crochet, chain stitch.
When: Wednesday,, February 22nd - February 29th (2 weeks)
Time: 6:00 - 8:00
Instructor: Michelle
Cost: $20
Materials: Worsted or chunky yarn. Larger flower takes about 80 yards of a chunky yarn, and the smaller version takes about 70 yards of worsted weight yarn. Samples were made with Eco Plus from Casade and Plymouth Encore. Hook size I or H, respectively.
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Magic Loop with...Fried Chicken Mittens!
What the heck are Fried Chicken Mittens? In this clever and humorous pattern, Ellen Mason declares that thumbs look like pieces of fried chicken...and by golly, they do. Do double pointed needles drive you nuts? There are several alternatives, and Magic Loop is a very popular one. Learn the Magic Loop technique while knitting a pair of mittens with fully-fitted thumbs: mittens will hug the thumb's curves and move without stressing the rest of the mitten. Ingenious! In this one session class, you won't be able to complete your mittens (unless you're amazing!), but you'll get a good start on them, and you'll get comfortable with Magic Loop. Skill level: advanced beginner - intermediate
When: Saturday, February 25th (one three-hour session)
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Ann
Cost: $15 (plus materials)
Materials: One skein Lamb's Pride Worsted or Lanaloft Worsted. One 32" or 40" US 8 circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge). Locking stitch markers or safety pins.
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Knitting 101: Beginning Knitting
Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Now’s the time to jump on the bandwagon and learn! Knitting is great for stress relief, it’s been shown to increase right/left brain interaction, and it’s just plain fun. If you’re still not convinced, here’s a great article about some of the benefits of knitting: http://bestillandknit.com/articles/benefits-of-knitting/. In these three weeks, you’ll learn to cast on, knit, and bind off. Then we’ll go on with increases, decreases, reading patterns, and all kinds of other knitterly stuff. One warning: it can be rather addicting.
When: Saturday afternoons, January 7 – 21 (3 weeks)
Time: 1:00 – 3:00
Instructor: Tami
Cost: $35
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Tunisian Crochet
Another cool crochet technique! Sometimes called Afghan Stitch, Tunisian crochet is considered by many to be a cross between knitting and crochet. The distinctive fabric created by this technique looks almost woven instead of either knitted or crocheted. Tunisian crochet can be used in many projects: scarves, shawls, blankets, hats, sweaters, etc. Skills needed: chain, single crochet
When: Wednesdays, March 14th - 21st (two weeks)
Time: 6:00 - 8:00
Instructor: Michelle
Cost: $20
Materials: Approxiimately 100 grams worsted weight yarn and a Tunisian crochet hook, about size G - H.
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Ongoing Classes
These classes are “drop-in” style classes – join any time you want, work on what you want, and you’ll only pay for the sessions you attend.
The Workshop
If you’re looking for some individual help or even if you want to learn how to knit, come on in. Get help on whatever you’re working on. Like Knitter’s Choice, you’ll pay only for the sessions you attend.
When: Wednesday mornings
Time: 10:30 – 12:30
Instructor: Kelly
Cost: $10 per class or you can purchase a six-week punch card for $48 ($8 per week)
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Knit Along with Ann
Join Ann in the classroom on Wednesday afternoons for some knitting fun and guidance when you need it. If you need some help staying on track with a longer term project – such as an afghan, a shawl, maybe a sweater, Ann is happy to help you along. Or maybe you have a project in mind but you’re not sure if you have the skills, let Ann empower you. This is an ongoing class, and you can jump in at any time.
When: Ongoing – Wednesday afternoons
Time: 1:30 – 3:30
Instructor: Ann
Cost: $5.00 per class
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Knitter’s Choice
This is an ongoing class; jump in whenever you want! Knitter’s Choice is just that - YOUR choice: you pick the project, we provide the support. Even if you’ve never knit before, we can teach you! Mittens? Socks? Lace? A sweater? Knit what YOU want, but if you get stuck, don't worry, we can guide you along the way. This is a great option if you want to take a class with a friend, but you knit at different levels. Come to just one class or come every week – knitter’s choice.
When: Ongoing: Thursday afternoons 4:00 – 6:00
Instructor: Kelly
Cost: Pay as you go for $10.00 per class session, OR $48/6 session punch card
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