Wool N' Things - Upcoming Courses

Description

Students will learn to knit socks that fit perfectly, using double pointed needles or a circular needle, both methods will be taught. If you would like to learn how to knit a beautiful pair of socks that are designed by you using a pattern sock, such as cables, ribbed lace or basket weave, then add a toe and heel shaping of your choice, this class is for you. You will learn tubular cast on and kitchener stitch and much more... Students must basic knitting skills.

Cost:

$90.00

Supplies

• Sock yarn - solid colour
• Double pointed needles - 2.25 - 3.25mm
• Crochet hook - 2.5mm
• Measuring tape, needle gauge ruler, scissors
• Sensational Knitted Socks book by Charlene Schurch

These items can be purchased at the 1st class.

Description

Come join me in knitting a Spring/Summer sweater. New bright colours in cotton and cotton blends and a variety of new patterns from sleeveless tops and jackets have arrived! The new summer yarns are a delicious mix of fibers, such as soya, organic cotton and linen . I will teach you how to size your top to fit properly, guide you through the process and teach you a variety of techniques.

Cost:

$90.00

Supplies

• Needles required to knit your sweater
• the yarn required
• scissors, needle gauge, measuring tape, stitch markers, safety pins, stitch holders, straights pins
• Darning needles - 1 sharp, 1 dull tip

Description

You will learn how to knit toe-up socks while learning all the basic techniques. You will also be given an introduction on how to knit 1 or 2 socks at a time on one circular needle. Basic knitting skills are required for this class and expect some homework.

Cost:

$90.00

Supplies

• Sock yarn
• Double pointed needles - 2.25 - 3.25mm
• Circular needles - 100cm or 120cm
• Crochet hook - 2.5mm
• Measuring tape, needle gauge ruler, scissors
• "Sensational Knitted Socks" book by Charlene Schurch

These items can be purchased at the 1st class

Description

Students will learn to felt a bag and then decorate it with needle felting. You will also learn how to make bowls using felting process.

Cost:

$90.00

Supplies

• Wool to be purchased at the first class
• Circular 24inch (60cm) needles - 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm

Description

To participate in this course, you must have basic knitting skills. You will learn how to read a lace pattern from a graph and written instructions. You will also be knitting a beautiful lace scarf using lace weight wool or silk.

Cost:

$60.00

Supplies

• Yarn to be purchased at the first class
• Circular 24inch (60cm) needles - 2.5mm, 3.5mm