NEW KNITTING:
Short Rows: You don't knit the whole row of stitches. Is that crazy? Short rows aren't just for knitting the heels of socks. Short rows can make a sweater fit better and can be used to make a beautiful scarf. Don't be afraid, short rows can be your friend.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
Sun. Nov 14,
12:30 – 2:30 pm.
Maximum Class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Knit Your Scraps: This is a great way of using up all of your scrap yarn and get a fabulous sweater at the same time. We'll be cutting your odd balls of yarn into knitable bits and having fun with color sequences.
This class is intended to show you a technique.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
Sat. Sept 4,
10 – noon.
Maximum Class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Oops!: Dropped stitches? Wrong stitch in the knit and purl stitch pattern? Increasing stitches when you don't mean to? Lost a yarn over when you purled back? Wrong pattern row five rows back? How to fix these problems in your knitting without pain.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
Sun. Sept 26,
12:30 – 2:30 pm.
Maximum Class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Textured Stitches: Discover the possibilities and beauty of knitting a scarf with textured stitches. This class explores possigbilities of hand-painted yarn with knit, purl and slip stitches. Adapt any stitch pattern to your specific projest. Choose one of all twelve of the textured patterns to compete a one-of-a-kind scarf.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
Sat. Oct 30,
10 – noon.
Maximum class size (6). |
DYEING:
Dye Your Own: This is a fun introductory workshop that will start you on the road to producing the unique color combinations in fiber that express your creativity. In this class you produce a skein of yarn in your own color palette. This class uses food safe dyes.
One 3-hour meeting $65. (Includes materials). Please state sock or roving. |
Date:
TBA Winter 2011
Maximum class size (8). |
WORKSHOP:
Color Theory: Purple and yellow may not necessarily be your colors but they are cpmplementery. A split compliment is not a scoial faux pas. Confused? Let Bob nake you familiar with the terms and color will be your friend
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
TBA Winter 2011
Maximum class size (6). |
KNITTING:
SOCKS!: Have you ever wondered why anyone would want to knit socks? After you wear your own hand-knitted socks, you'll never want to wear store-bought again. They actually fit your feet comfortably. Socks are easy "pocket" projects that you can do when you have just a moment to knit a round. This is the perfect project for wam fall and winter feet.
One 3-hour meeting $50. |
Dates:
Sun. Sept 12,
12:30 – 3:30 pm.
OR
Sat. Oct 23,
10 – 1 pm.
Maximum class size (8). |
KNITTING:
Entrelac : This is a technique that will amaze you in the final product. A look of woven strips of diagonally attached squares. This is a great way to use up odds and ends of yarn. Learn how to knit back and forth without turning your work to purl!
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Dates:
Sun. Sept 19,
12:30 – 2:30 pm.
OR
Sat. Nov 6,
10 - noon.
Maximum class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Fair Isle Without Tears: Has fair isle knitting always stymied you? Are you afraid of the float tension making your sweater look like a seersucker suit? And, what the heck are "floats"? The knitweaving technique takes all the fear out of fair isle.
A 5mm (US 8) needles and two colors of scrap yarn (with contrast) are required.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
Sun. Oct 10,
12:30 - 2:30 pm.
Maximum class size (6). |
KNIT:
Porch Party : Stop by the store and join us . You sit and knit, crochet or spin and we provide cookies and tea. |
Date:
Sat. Oct 30,
10 – 5 pm.
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KNITTING:
Mittens: Never have cold fingers again. Learn how simply and quickly a pair of mittens can be knitted. Thumb-gusset got you worried? I'll show you how easy it is to knit a thumb onto a mitten. No more store-bought mittens, now your mittens can match your sweaters or socks.
3.75 & 5mm (US 5&8) needles and 200 yds of WW wool are required.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
Sun. Oct 24,
12:30 - 2:30 pm.
OR
Sat. Nov 20,
10 – noon.
Maximum class size (6).
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KNITTING:
Modular Knitting: Tired of plain knitting? With this technique, you'll be knitting small pieces, joined as you knit. What a great way to get creative with you leftover yarn. No special needles, just picking-up stitches, knitting and decreases are the secrets of this simple knitting technique.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
TBA
Maximum class size (6).
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KNITTING:
Bead Knitting: Dress up any knitted project with the addition of glorious beads. This simple knitting technique adds pizzazz to your design. Learn how beads can be added to almost any of your favorite patterns.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
Sat. Sept 25,
10 – noon
OR
Sun. Nov 7,
12:30 – 2:30 pm.
Maximum class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Knitting with Holes: Lace knitting is a simple but elegant form of pattern knitting. The finished piece can be light weight and warm at the same time. No special needles required and your existing circular needles will do just fine. You'll never have more fun making holes in your knitting.
One 3-hour meeting $50. |
Date:
Sun. Oct 31,
12:30 – 2:30 pm.
Maximum class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Technique!: Have you ever wondered what M1 means? Maybe SKP? Learn all of the tricks for increases, decreases, selvages, cast-on and bind-off, and why they are important to do correctly. Give yourself a treat and learn what fully-fashioned knitting is all about. These are the designers' secrets.
This class coordinates with "Finishing" and should be taken first.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
Sun. Sept 5,
12:30 – 2:30 pm.
Maximum class size (8). |
KNITTING:
Finishing! Yuck?: Okay, let's make this easy. Finishing can be done quickly and with little or no effort. Learn how to correctly finish a sweater plus some tricks that will make your sweater a hit wherever you wear it. No more unfinished projects left lying around. (Bring in your UFOs if you wish.)
This class coordinates with "Technique!" and should be taken after "Technique!"
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
Sat. Oct 2,
10 – noon.
Maximum class size (8).
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KNITTING:
Introduction to Knitting: Just the basics. This three-hour course covers all of the things that you need to know so that you can start knitting scarves or hats. It really is as simple as it sounds. After this you will be ready to knit a simple sweater by taking our Beginning Knitting class next
One 3-hour meeting $50. |
Dates:
Sat. Sept 18,
10 – 1 pm.,
OR
Sun. Oct 3,
12:30 – 3:30 pm.
Maximum Class size (6).
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KNITTING:
Twisted Knitting: Cables have you in a twist? Afraid of attempting the charts? Well, this is the class for your. The mystery of cables will be explained plus how to read the charts without pulling out your hair.
One 2-hour meeting $35. Cable needles are required for this class. |
Date:
TBA Winter 2011.
Maximum Class size (6).
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KNITTING:
Knit A Sweater: Learn to knit by making a sweater for you or for a gift. You will be knitting "The Long and Short of It," a sweater pattern that can be knitted in one of several different yarn weights with long or short sleeves. You can pick the yarn you lover and end up with a wonderful sweater.
Three 2-hour meetings $105. Material fee for pattern yarn and needles. |
Dates:
Sat. Sept 11,
Oct 9 & Nov 13.
10 - noon.
Maximum class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Mobius Cowl: Learn to knit a delicate lacy cowl without any sewing. An interesting cast-on creates a mobius—knitting from the center out and both edges at the same time! Add some beads and you have a spectacular fashion accessory. This has been a very popular class. Sign-up early. These make great birthday or Christmas gifts.
One 2-hour meeting $35. Materials fee , 40" 5.5mm needle required for lace weight yarn. |
Dates:
Sun. Nov 21,
12:30 - 2:30 pm.
Maximum class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Knitting without a pattern: Would you like to let go of a pattern and just knit? Want to know how this is done? This class covers the basics of knitting a drop-shoulder sweater and how to make the basic calculations for a sucessful fit.
One 2-hour meeting $35. Pencil, paper, tape measure and calculator are helpful. |
Date:
TBA Winter 2011
Maximum class size (6). |
CROCHET:
Crochet for Knitters: Want to finish the edge of your knitted sweater with a no-sag band for that very professional look? How about a picot button band. Or, make a traditional granny-square throw to use up all of the odd balls of yarn? Then this class is for you. Let us take you through the basics and get you started on a project or finish that UFO.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
TBA Winter 2011
Maximum class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Steeking: Taking a pair of scissorsto your knitting? You've got to be kidding! I will hold your hand wihile I explain how to oopen a sweater knit in the round and make it into a cardigan and add the sleeves too. A knitted 8" square is required for the class.
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
TBA Winter 2011
Maximum class size (6). |
KNITTING:
Christmas Ornament : Learn to knit a beaded Christmas ornament. If you wondeder how to knit on double point needles and work with beads, this is the class for you: a quick and easy project that will make a delightful gift or keep it for your tree. Class includes the Ornamental Knits "Beaded Spiral" ornament (on display in the store).
One 2-hour meeting $35. |
Date:
TBA
Maximum class size (6). |
SPINNING:
Beginning Spinning: Learn how to spin your own yarns. There is nothing more satisfying than spinning the yarn you use to knit, crochet or weave. You'll start with a drop spindle and then you're onto the spinning wheel. It's a whole new dimension in working with fibers.
One 2-hour meeting $60.
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Date:
This instruction is by appointment only, all year.
Class starts at your convenience during regular store hours.
Maximum class size - private instruction. |
For more information about any of these classes, or to sign up,
please call us at 540-253-9990.
Please register in advance for all classes.
A deposit of 50% is required at time of sign-up
to guarantee a space in the class.
Deposit refundable if class is cancelled by instructor.
Minimum class size is three students.
No refunds if you cancel three days or less before class is scheduled
Weather cancellations are rescheduled. |
Hunt Country Yarns
6482 Main Street
The Plains VA 20198
Mail To: P.O. Box 1206
Middleburg VA 20118-1206
Voice: 540 253-9990** Fax: 540 253-9930
Shop hours
hcy@skeins.com
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