April 2014 Class Schedule Descriptions

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April 2014 Class Schedule Descriptions
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Beginning Knit
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Beginning Crochet
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Monday Night Knit Club
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Crochet Club
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Knit Baby Series
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Knitted Baby Booties
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Knitted Baby Hat
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Knitbot Yoked Baby Sweater
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Picot Edge Baby Blanket
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Dominate With Double Points
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Diagonal Lace Scarf & Wrap
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Socks The Old Fashioned Way
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Three Tams
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Crocodile Stitch Crochet Baby Booties
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Erika Knight Baby Leg Warmers
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Color Stack Cowl
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Vintage Crochet Baby Blanket
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Beginner Knit
Fee: Fee: $35.00 (Includes yarn - enough to complete your first project)
Instructor: Sandy
This class is perfect for the person who has never knit or who needs a refresher
course. You will learn to cast on, knit, purl, switch stitches and bind off. Be fairly
warned – Knitting may be addictive!
Supplies:
 US 8 or 9 needle – circulars: 24” or 32” or straights
 worsted weight yarn, free – included in the cost of the class.
 stitch markers
Homework: Please come to class with needles, stitch markers, and with
yarn wound (if needed).
****Please note that all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That****
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Beginning Crochet
Instructor: Sandy
Fee: $35(Includes yarn & crochet hook - enough to complete your first project)
Instructor: Sandy
This class is perfect for the person who has never crocheted or who needs a refresher course.
You will learn to chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, increase and
decrease, and finishing techniques.
Supplies:
 Yarn and hook included with the cost of class. Yarn will determine hook size. Additional
supplies not needed.
Homework: Please come to class with needles, stitch markers, and with yarn wound (if
needed).
****Please note that yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Monday Night Knit Club
JOIN US EVERY MONDAY NIGHT FROM 7-9 PM FOR KNIT CLUB.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
PLEASE BRING A CHAIR – WE ALWAYS HAVE SPACE, BUT SOMETIMES
NOT ENOUGH CHAIRS!
DRINKS AND SNACKS ALWAYS WELCOMED.
A great time awaits!
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Crochet Club
JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FROM 5-7 PM FOR CROCHET
CLUB.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MUST CALL AHEAD FOR
APPOINTMENT
PLEASE BRING A CHAIR – WE ALWAYS HAVE SPACE, BUT
SOMETIMES NOT ENOUGH CHAIRS!
DRINKS AND SNACKS ALWAYS WELCOMED.
A great time awaits!
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Knit Baby Series
REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR CLASSES IN THE SERIES AND THE COST IS
$100.00. Individually each class is $35 each.
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Knitted Baby Series – I Baby Booties
Instructor: Sandy Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35.00
REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR CLASSES IN THE SERIES AND THE COST IS $100.00
Description: Knitted Baby Booties are perfect for keeping newborn feet nice and
warm and Angora booties are so soft, they are truly precious!
Prerequisite: Must be proficient with basic knitting stitches, as well as, knitting in
the round, increasing and decreasing stitches.
Materials: 1 Ball Plymouth Angora, US 6 needles
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That *****
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Knitted Baby Series II – Baby Hat
Instructor: Sandy
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35.00
REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR CLASSES IN THE SERIES AND THE COST IS $100.00
Description: This precious little baby hat is knit in Plymouth Angora which creates
the perfect halo for your new little angel.
Prerequisite: Must be proficient with basic knitting stitches, as well as, knitting in
the round, increasing and decreasing stitches.
Materials: 2 balls of Plymouth Angora, US 6 & 8 double points or circulars long
enough to work in magic loop.
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Baby Yoked Cardigan
Instructor: Sandy
Level: Easy Cost: $35.00
REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR CLASSES IN THE SERIES AND THE COST IS $100.00
Description: This is the perfect little cardigan to keep baby nice and warm on the
brisk mornings and cool evenings. Wearing it open will give baby a little warmth
and buttoning it up will keep baby nice and toasty!
Prerequisite: Must be proficient with basic knitting stitches, as well as, increasing
and decreasing stitches.
Materials: “Yoked Cardigan” by Hannah Fettig on Ravelry, $5.95 can also be
purchased from Ravelry at Knit This Purl That (errata available on knitbot.com).
200-1500 Yards of worsted weight yarn (sample made with 1 skein Plymouth
Worsted Superwash), size 8 24” or larger circular needles, stitch markers, 2 ¾”
buttons.
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Picot Edge Baby Blanket
Instructor: Sandy Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35.00
REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR CLASSES IN THE SERIES AND THE COST IS $100.00
Description: Knit This Blanket in any bright color you please, it will bring an extra
spark of joy and light to babies eyes. This is an easy garter-stitch blanket with an
added picot edge to dress it up. A great pattern for beginner knitters. The pattern
give you a choice from DK weight yarn to Chunkey weight yarn.
Prerequisite: Must be proficient with basic knitting stitches, casting-on, binding off,
and knit stitch. You will learn how to increase and decrease.
Materials: Purchase the Churchmouse “Picot-Edge Baby Blanket & Washcloth”
from Ravelry, $5.00 or available at Knit This, Purl That, quantities limited. Yardage
of yarn depends on weight of yarn chosen as well as needle size. Your choice of
needle must be 29” or longer.
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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DOMINATE with Double Points!
Instructor: Gwen
Level: Advanced Beginner
Cost: $35
Afraid to make a project using DPN’s? Don’t be. These cute and easy fingerless mitts are the
perfect project to learn how to knit using double pointed needles. Be one with the sticks!!
• Keeps your hands warm.
• It is unisex and looks awesome on both women and men.
• Great for texting!
Prerequisites: Know how to cast on, and knit and purl.
What you will learn: Learn all your basic knitting skills on double pointed needles, including
how to cast off.
Supplies: 1 skein of worsted weight yarn, 1 package of US 7 DPN’s, and stitch markers.
Homework: Download FREE pattern on Ravelry.com (search: Peekaboo Mitts, picture shown
above).
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Diagonal Lace Scarf & Wrap
Instructor: Elonda
Level: Easy
Cost: $35
This is a great project for new knitters. It is an easy to learn lace pattern. The pattern creates a
diagonal line of eyelet holes that lean to the right. Once you have knitted the repeated pattern a
few times you will be able to know if you are off kilter. You will learn to read the clues left by
your knitting telling you what to do next so you can stop counting and reading the pattern. This
is a good start for learning to knit lace.
Must know: how to cast on, cast off, knit, purl
What you will learn: how to read a pattern, technique, knitting continentally
Materials needed: “Diagonal Lace Scarf & Wrap” by Churchmouse(purchased through
Ravelry.com, $5.00 or Knit This Purl That), approximately 680 yards fingering weight or 425 yards
sport weight yarn, US 6 needle for fingering weight yarn or US 8 needle for sport weight yarn,
stitch markers,.
Homework: cast on as instructed by pattern and knit three rows
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Socks the Old Fashioned Way
Instructor: Gwen
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $80 (3-two hour classes)
Sock knitting has become a beautiful art that has continued to gain world-wide
popularity. By taking one of our sock classes you will learn to make those beautiful
socks you’ve always wanted! Gwen has been instructing knitting in the area for
several years and has mastered the art of traditional sock instruction on double
pointed needles.
Supplies:
US size 2 double point needles
Sock yarn
Pattern will be given at the class
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Three Tams
Instructor: Gwen
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $60
Intimidated by changing colors? Don’t be. This Tam pattern is a beginner’s way of
learning Fair Isle knitting. Using a variegated yarn as the contrast color, you are
able to achieve the effect of a more complicated Fair Isle pattern by using just the
same two strands from cast on to bind off! The pattern calls for Worsted Weight
yarn but can be knitted in DK as well.
What you will learn: Tam shaping, fair isle on 2 fingers, corrugated rib, chart
reading and possibly downsizing the pattern to make for a little one!
Materials needed: Print out free “Three Tams” pattern from Knitty.com. 2 skeins
of either worsted or DK weight yarn. One in a variegated (long variegations) color
and one solid. One pair US size 4, 16” circular needle, one pair US size 6, 24”
circular needle, one set US size 6 double pointed needles, stitch markers and
tapestry needle.
Homework: With size 4 needle, cast on 96 stitches.
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Crocodile Stitch Crochet Baby Booties
Instructor: Bobbie
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35 1-two hour class
Delicate, darling, baby booties!! These fun to crochet booties will impress everyone at your next
baby shower. Crocheted in the new craze of the crocodile stitch, these booties will add to any
baby outfit. Be daring and try different colors to see what unfolds in this design.
Prerequisite: Must have taken the learn to crochet class and be skilled in how to chain, single
crochet, half double crochet, reading patterns.
What you will learn: V-stitch, Back Post half double crochet, Front Post half double crochet,
Front Post half double crochet two stitches together.
Materials needed: “Crocodile Stitch Baby Booties” from Bonita Patterns, by Lianka Azulay $5.00
on Ravelry, 200 yards light fingering weight yarn (sample made with one skein of Mini Mochi), US
size D crochet hook, 6 ½” buttons, markers, darning needle.
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Erika Knight Baby Leg Warmers
Instructor: Lorraine
Level: Easy
Cost: $35
These easy baby leg warmers are a great way to learn how to change color and
practice your knit and purl stitches. Or try a variegated yarn and see what
transforms in front of you! These leg warmers are knit flat and seamed closed.
What a great way to use up left over yarns!
Prerequisite: Must know how to knit, purl, cast-on, and bind-off.
What you will learn: How to change colors and seaming.
Materials needed: “Erika Knight Baby Leg Warmers” found in the Erika Knight Knit
for Baby pattern poster. 120 yards DK weight yarn (pattern made in Erika Knight
Medium British Blue Wool, 2 different colors), US size 5 needles, darning needle.
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Color Stacked Cowl
Instructor: Randy
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35
Tired of having your hand painted yarn stripe and pool, and not look like anything you envisioned
when you purchased it? Learn how to control your color knitting instead of having it control you.
In this class we will learn to knit a beautiful color stacked cowl using the Magic Number method
developed by Laura Bryant. This brilliantly simple cowl takes great advantage of the gorgeous
colors in hand – dyed yarns. Colors stack upon themselves in slightly wavering columns, and as
each new color arrives you change from stockinette to reverse stockinette, making the cowl
reversible and providing a lovely lettuce-leaf edge.
Prerequisite: Know how to cast on, knit and purl.
Supplies: One skein of hand painted Prism Madison or Valhalla yarn. Select colors with more
contrast for easier knitting. One US 9, 5.5mm 20-24” circular needle, Prism 7501 Color Stacked
Cowl pattern.
Recommended reference book: Artful Color, Mindful Knits: The Defenitive Guide to Working
with Hand-dyed Yarn by Laura Militzer Bryant
Homework: Purchase supplies, have yarn wound, and please read the entire pattern before
coming to class.
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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Vintage Crochet Blanket
Instructor: Bobbie
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35.00
Create this classic “ripple” crochet pattern that has a modern twist. This beautiful blanket can
easily be sized up for adults. Use a variegated yarn, use two different colors or find a way to use
up those scrap yarns!
Prerequisite: Must be proficient in all crochet stitches, chain, single crochet, half double crochet,
double crochet.
What you will learn: How to read a pattern, adding a new yarn and changing colors if so desired.
Materials needed: Purchase the Churchmouse “Vintage Crocheted Blanket”. Available at Knit
This, Purl That or on line at Ravelry.com for $5.00. Approximately 935 yards of worsted weight
yarn. For the two color version, 500 yards of main color and 400 yards of contrasting color, US
size “G” crochet hook, markers, and darning needle to finish.
****please note, all yarn must be purchased at Knit This Purl That*****
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