Winter Classes 2012 at Calla Lily
Beginning Knitting: Now during the cold months before the Holidays, is the perfect time to learn the basics of knitting. You will learn to cast-on & bind-off, knit & purl, and increase & decrease while creating 4 colorful dishcloths: Welcome and useful gifts for yourself, friends or family. Materials must be purchased separately and yarn for this class is 20% off. Please choose the class time which best fits your schedule. The fee is $50.00 for four 2-hour classes
Dates: Mondays, January 16th, 23rd, 30th, & February 6th
Times: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon or 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fingerless Gloves: Keep your hands warm while your fingers remain free to work at the computer, drive, or text. These basic fingerless gloves are a great gift and a good beginning project. You will learn to knit in the round and complete a simple pattern. Materials must be purchased separately and yarn for this class is 20% off. Please choose the class time which best fits your schedule. The fee is $30.00 for two 2-hour classes.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 24th, & 31st
Times: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Felted Mittens: Create the ultimate cold weather protection while learning to felt a simple project. These mittens also make a welcome gift for those who live in the northern climes. Materials must be purchased separately and yarn for this class is 20% off. Please choose the class time which best fits your schedule. The fee is $40.00 for three 2-hour classes.
Dates: Tuesdays, February 14th, 21st, & 28th
Times: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Magic Loop Sock - One Sock on One Circular Needle: Every knitter needs to know how to knit a sock (an unwritten law). It is fun, challenging, and a small project, you can knit anywhere anytime. The Magic Loop Sock is great because just one log circular needle is used. Warning: once you wear a hand knitted sock, you are spoiled for life. If you already knit socks, this is a wonderful new skill to add to your techniques. Materials must be purchased separately and yarn for this class is 20% off. Please choose the class time which best fits your schedule. The fee is $50.00 for four 2-hour classes.
Dates: Wednesdays, January 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th
Times: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm or 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lace Sampler Scarf: Lace is everywhere you look right now! Learn how to knit lace in this informative class and make easy work out of those complex-looking charted patterns. A short history of lace knitting will be discussed and styles & techniques will be taught. Materials must be purchased separately and yarn for this class is 20% off. The fee is $40.00 for three 2-hour classes.
Dates: Thursdays, February 2nd, 9th, & 16th
Times: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Seams and Joins for Professional Looking Knitting: This class will focus on learning a variety of seaming techniques and choosing the right one to make a nearly seamless looking garment. You will learn the precise location to insert the sewing needle to make your garment look as though it was knitted in one piece. Additional finishing tips will also be provided. Homework required before the first and each additional session. Please choose the class time which best fits your schedule. The fee is $30.00 for two 2-hour classes.
Dates: Wednesdays, February 8TH, & 15TH
Times: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fair Isle, Entrelac, or Lace Scarf: Choose one of three scarves for this class:
Learn the basics of Fair Isle knitting and have ample opportunity to practice them on this simple but warm scarf knitted in the round like true Fair Isle. Change colors as many or as few times as you like to make an attractive scarf to wear all winter.
This scarf is for the knitter who is interested in learning the techniques of Entrelac knitting. We will be creating a warm scarf for the winter months as a beginning project. This scarf is so beautiful, you will want to make it in many colors just to watch the color changes: just like the fall leaves!
Simple lace scarf – a beginning lace project that will focus on simple pattern reading.
Materials must be purchased separately and yarn for this class is 20% off. Please choose the class time which best fits your schedule. The fee is $40.00 for three 2-hour classes.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 3rd, 17th, & 31st
Times: 1:00 pm –3:00 pm or 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Top Down Pullover: Learn to make a one-piece sweater from the neck down. Choose from our collection of KNITTING PURE & SIMPLE patterns. The sweater will be worked in the round on circular needles. A good fit is achieved because you can try on your garment as you go and make changes as required by your own specific body type. Materials must be purchased separately and yarn for this class is 20% off. The fee is $50.00 for four 2-hour classes.
Dates: Thursdays, January 5th, 12th, February 2nd, & 9th
Times: 1:00 pm –3:00 pm or 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
**Stop in at Calla Lily to sign up, purchase supplies, see samples, & read instructions before your 1st class. Remember: classes tend to fill quickly; so don’t miss your chance…sign up today!
