Current Class Offerings

Instructor: Jenna Hycner, The Knitting Academy™

Skill level: Beginner

Knit Tasting – try it, you’ll like it.  

Do you have a hankering to get crafty?  How about knitting?  If you have never knit, or it has been an eon, Knit Tasting could be for you.  

No previous knitting skills required.  In this two-session course you will learn a basic cast on, the knit stitch and how to bind off.  

How the Knit Tasting works:  Sign up for a Session 1 class, where you will start your project, then book your Session 2 class when you are ready.  In Session 2 we will review what you have already done and then finish up the project.  You will have an opportunity to work at your own pace and as your schedule allows. 

Project:  Spa cloth

Supply kit:  Cotton Supreme Batik yarn, Lykke® knitting needle and a bar of Love Ewe Farms soap.  

Session fee and supplies:  $35 for the class and $24.40 (plus tax) for the supplies.  

Sessions meet from 10 – 11 a.m. on the dates listed below.  You sign up for whichever date works best for you, one Session 1 and one Session 2.  You can sign up for Session 2 at any time.  

Session 1 (select one of the following):

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.:  September 10, October 15, November 5 or December 3, 2019

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.:  September 7, October 12, November 2 or November 30, 2019

Session 2 (select one of the following):

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.:  September 23, October 29, November 19 or December 17, 2019

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.:  September 21, October 26, November 16 or December 14, 2019

Please be advised:  Knitting may be addictive and could cause giddy bouts of overwhelming joy.  

Instructor: Jenna Hycner

Skill Level: Intermediate

What a great Summer sweater.  I love a great Henley style, it seems to say confidence, even though it has a casual look and feel to it. 

In this class we will cover:

- Size selection

- The reason for a proper gauge swatch, how to read it and what to do with the information

- Top down, in the round construction

- Interpreting written patterns (this one is a vaguely written pattern – good practice for future projects)

- Magic loop

- Knitting in the Round

Materials:

Pattern:  Miley Tee (sold via Ravelry and available for in-shop purchase)

Yarn:  DK weight, in yardage according to your desired size selection.  Many options available in shop, to include:  Remix Light, Unity, Unity Beyond, Papyrus, Manta, Cottonwood, Bamboo Pop and Roslyn.

Needles:  Based on gauge (approx. 1 - 2 weeks prior to class, student will receive an email from instructor with details on how to work swatch, bring all needles used in swatch to 1st class)

Notions:  Stitch markers, some means of stitch holding, measuring tape/gauge checker, scissors, tapestry needle, etc.

Buttons (you can pick these out later, just know you will need them)

Dates & times:  

Tuesdays, July 30, August 6, 20 and September 3, 2019 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Cost:  $96, plus supplies

Location:  Center of the Yarniverse

Pre-class homework:

Work swatch (wait for details from instructor to be received approx. 1 – 2 weeks prior to class), block and bring to 1st class with the needles used in swatch. 

Your instructor, Jenna, thought it would be fun to have some projects that could be taught in a short period of time and over what might be someone’s coffee break.  Join Jenna for the first of these courses.  

Instructor:  Jenna Hycner

Skill level:  intermediate

Not your typical sock – to make or to wear, but perfect as either socks or slippers.  Love how they work with clogs, such as Danskos.  These will make great gifts – even if you are the one to receive them.  Instructor has made a couple of modifications to the pattern to make them both more comfortable to wear and easier to knit.  

What we will cover:

• Pattern reading
• Increase stitches
• Picking up stitches
• Decrease stitches
• Magic loop
• Kitchener stitch 

Fee:  $55 (plus supplies)

Dates & time: Saturdays, February 2, 9, and 16, 2019

10:00am - 11:00 am

Supplies needed:

Pattern:  Turkish Bed Socks by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas (hardcopy and electronic version sold in shop)

Yarn:  A fingering weight yarn.  Instructors sample knit up in Lamb’s Pride Wildfoote (sold in shop) 170 – 175 yards.

Needles:  Size to get gauge and 40” + cord length.  No DPNs 

Tapestry needle, stitch markers and measuring tape plus other knitting notions.

Bring a small swatch in stockinette stitch worked in a waste yarn and on needles (so not bound off).  This is to practice stitches.  Using a yarn not intended for this project is perfect.  Whatever you have just laying around that you find easy to work on.  

Pre-class work:  Must work up swatch.  Instructor will send to students prior to class instructions on swatching.  

Instructor:  Cardi-Jenn (a/k/a Jenna Hycner)

Skill level:  Very advanced beginner/intermediate

Have you tackled a simple sweater and are ready to really step it up?  Are you looking to really improve your skills and take a bigger bite out of knitting?  This project is probably just right for you.  So much to love about this sweater, from the face framing collar that is so flattering, to the pockets that always seem to be an element lacking in a sweater, and the opportunity to learn or improve your button hole & placement skills.  

Class will cover:

• Pattern reading
• Size selection 
• Anatomy of a sweater, what you want to include for great fit and comfort
• Pattern modification for size based on your measurements and your gauge
• Recommended cast on, and why
• Short rows
• Increases
• Decreases
• Shaping
• Button holes
• Pockets
• So many more elements

Fee:  $120 (plus supplies)

Dates & times:  Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon

December 12 and 19 2018, January 2, 16 and 30, 2019

Supplies needed (all available for purchase in shop):

Pattern:  Armande by Andi Satturlund (free on Ravelry)

Yarn:  Cascade 220 

Needles:  size to obtain gauge

Stitch markers, measuring tape and all other knitting notions

Pre-class work:  Gauge swatch.  Prior to the first class, instructor will send instructions on the swatch and probably some more interesting stuff, too.  

Instructor: Jennifer Raymond

Skill Level:  N/A

Description:   

Ravelry is an online social website for knitters, crocheters and fiber-artists. With more than 8 million users, it is a wonderful social environment to interact with fellow hobbiests and share the skills that you love, as well as a great place to find patterns and yarns. The best part? The website is free! This class takes you through some of the basic skills to use Ravelry’s catalogue of features. Have a favorite yarn but can’t find a pattern that will work? Know exactly what you want to make but can’t seem to find it? Want to see how other people have approached a project before diving in? Part of the advantage of Ravelry lies in how you can use other people’s knowledge and experiences to enrich your own crafting life. Join Jennifer as she takes you step by step through Ravelry’s website and demonstrates how to maximize your experience. 

With this class, you’ll learn: How to use Ravelry’s advanced search functions to find patterns based on different criteria. Ways to get recommendations for yarn substitutions. How to look at what other people have done with a pattern. The best way to organize your library to make it searchable: never look for “that one pattern” again. Tips to plan your projects based off of your yarn and stash. 

Who should attend: Knitters and Crocheters interested in learning more about Ravelry. Ravelry users who want to get more out of their online experience. Knitters and crocheters interested in finding patterns and inspiration online. 

Materials needed: - tablet or computer with internet access (phone screens are difficult to use and not recomended) - pen or pencil 

Homework: - students should sign up for a free account and take note of username and password before class.

Date  & Time:   Sunday, March 3rd  10:30am – 12:00pm 

Fee: $37.50

Instructor:  Jenna Hycner

Skill level:  Intermediate

Entrelac is one of your instructor’s favorite knitting techniques.  It looks so dynamic and always makes the yarn look fabulous and when the yarn looks good – you look good!  Once you get it, you will be stunned at how easy Entrelac can be.  Plus, Jenna knows a trick or two and she can’t wait to share them with you.  

What we will cover:

• Pattern Reading
• Entrelac stitches, of course!  
• Increases
• Decreases
• Provisional cast on – the easiest way ever
• 3 needle bind off

Fee:  $90 (plus supplies)

Dates & times:  Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

November 27, December 4, 18, 2018 and January 8, 2019

Supplies (pattern, yarn and all supplies are available for purchase at the shop):

• Pattern:  Arizona Sunset by Yumiko Alexander (available via in shop purchase on Ravelry)
• Yarn: 3 skeins Universal Yarns Classic Shades (in shop)
• Needles to get gauge:  16 st = 4 in (please note, this pattern uses 2 needles and US 10 and 15 are the ones recommended by the pattern)
• 5 or 6 stitch markers
• Approx. 1 yard scrap yarn 
• Crochet hook approximately same size as your needles (but don’t buy unless you want it for other reasons/projects, just bring if you have in stash).  If you don’t have, someone else in class will likely have for you to borrow.  

Instructor: Sandy Aldridge

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner - Knitter should know how to cast-on, the knit stitch and the purl stitch.

Description: Build your knitting skills one square at a time! “Building Blocks” is a series of twelve fun patterns - each square focuses on new stitches and knitting techniques in a carefully designed sequential approach that “builds” upon the previously learned knitting skill. Starting with simple knit and purl stitches, your confidence will grow as you knit each new square or “block”. Learning to read, decipher, and understand knitting patterns and charts, cable stitch patterns, decreases, increases, twisted stitches, yarn-overs, bobbles, lace knitting - we’ve got a “block” that will teach you that knitting skill! At the end of the series, the knitter is rewarded with an abundance of knitting know-how and twelve beautiful squares to assemble into a sampler afghan, baby blanket, or pillows. 

The Building Blocks Part One Class will cover Blocks One through Six.

Knitting Skills to Be Taught:

● Reading a knitting pattern and chart

● Cable Patterns

● Yarn-overs and bobbles

● Decreases

● Increases

● Left and Right Twists

● Slip Stitches

● Mock Cables

● Fixing Mistakes, Lifelines

Supplies:

● “Building Blocks” Book by Michelle Hunter (available for purchase in the shop)

● 1400 yards of either an aran weight or worsted weight yarn

● Recommended Shop Yarns:

○ ARAN Weight: Diamond Luxury Merino Supreme Aran (wool)

○ WORSTED Weight: Cascade 220 (wool) or Uptown Worsted (acrylic)

● Knitting Needles: 

○ Size 10 if using an aran weight yarn OR 

○ Size 8 if using a worsted weight yarn 

○ A 24” or 32” circular needle is recommended; the blocks can be knitted on straight needles, but the stitches can get crowded on the needle. Using a circular needle allows each block to spread over the cable, making it easier to view. 

● Cable Needle (There are several styles of cable needles available - new cable knitters usually find the “J” hook shaped cable needles easiest to use.)

● Blunt Tip Tapestry Needle

● Stitch Markers

● Notebook and Pen/Pencil

● Optional but Very Helpful - Row counter, Sticky Notes, a second knitting needle in the same size you are using for your squares 

Dates & Times: Every Other Friday 10:00 - 11:30 AM

● January 25, 2019

● February 8 and 22 2019

● March 8 and 22 2019

● April 5, 2019

Fee: $90.00

Instructor:  Jenna Hycner

Skill level:  Advanced beginner.   (Must be comfortable with knitting and purling)

If you fall into one of these categories, you should probably consider this class:

• Anyone who has been knitting mostly scarves, shawls or pretty much anything that isn’t a garment.  
• Anyone who has tried to knit a garment and you weren’t very happy with the end result (or…. you didn’t even finish it).  
• Anyone who wants to learn how to knit a sweater that actually fits.    
• Anyone who wants to up their game in knitting, and really perfect some of their skills.
• Anyone who just wants to learn something and have fun doing it. 

This may just become your go-to sweater.  You might even find that you want to make more than one!   

The techniques we will cover are as follows:

- Top down construction

- Working in the round

- Magic loop

- Proper body measuring techniques

- Proper size selection based on desired finished size and gauge

- Cast ons

- Increases

- Bind offs

- And a few other tips and tricks 

Supplies:

Pattern:  Narmin.  Available via Ravelry. 

Yarn:  Sport or DK weight yarn in quantity determined by size selected.  Center of the Yarniverse has a number of suitable yarns you are going to love.  

Needles:  You are going to need 2 needle sizes in a number of lengths.  Pattern suggests using double pointed needles (DPNs), but the instructor is going to encourage you to forego DPNs and work with magic loop.  With that said, it would benefit you to have an interchangeable needle set.  If you don’t already have one, this might be a good excuse to get one!  Not saying you need it so don’t get discouraged, but you would put them to good use.   Sizes may be anywhere from a US 3 – US 6, depending on your gauge.

Notions:  Stitch markers (3-4) and a locking marker is recommended.  A row counter is strongly recommended.  

Gauge measure, measuring tape, tapestry needle and writing materials – post it notes are always great to have on hand.

***Pre-class work: You will work a small swatch prior to the first class, just so we have something to work off to cover stitches, etc.  Best if you use the yarn you intend to knit the project, but not necessary if you haven’t made a decision come class time.

Dates and Times: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - noon on February 27, March 6, March 20, April 10, and April 24, 2019

Cost:  $120 plus supplies