Fall 2010 Classes
For Fall, we have welcomed Inna Voltchkova to our teaching staff and will be having classes for more advanced knitters in Russian Lace.
Classes are still being added. Please check our website or call the store for more information. Private classes are available at a cost of $20/hour.
Russian Orenburg Knitted Lace and Traditions
Fuzzy Wuzzy Yarns is pleased to announce that Inna Voltchkova will be teaching a Workshop in the History of Russian Orenburg Knitted Lace and Traditions starting on Monday night, September 13, 2010 and continuing through Monday, October 25, 2010.
Inna has had a number of her designs published in Piecework Magazine and also knits Orenburg Lace samples for Galina Khmelava, the author of Gossamer Webs: The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls.
The class will be held every two weeks for four sessions, and the cost will be $80.00. In addition to the history of these beautiful shawls, students will learn the Russian cast-on, basic elements of Russian Lace, how to do lace edges, borders and corners. They will also learn chart reading and grafting lace. These classes will be limited to six students. Class meets every other Monday to give students time to work on their shawls.
Monday evening 7-9 p.m. 9/13, 9/27, 10/11 and 10/25
Inna Voltchkova Cabled Hat
Inna will also be teaching a hat pattern of her own design that teaches both an interesting cable design and edging as well as knitting in the round and chart-reading. Two two-hour classes - $45.
Wednesday evening 7-9 p.m. 9/8 and 9/15
UPCOMING in OCTOBER---TURKISH OR AFTERTHOUGHT HEEL CLASS
Learn this special method of knitting your heel after you knit your sock! Heel is knit separately after knitting the sock so that it can be replaced when it wears out. Taught by Anna Sayles, an avid sock knitter who taught us a thing or two about knitting socks! Students must come to class with their sock already knit but please ask how first --- you do not knit the heel! One two-hour class - $45.
Friday, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. 10/1
Saturday, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. 10/2
Monday, 7 - 9 p.m. 10/4
Special Workshop with Designer and Indie Dyer ,
Jen Hansen
Learn to make Jen's Carefree, a shawlette using garter stitch with a lace border. Her sample is on display in our shop, and if you know how to do a yarn over, knit two together and an SSK, you can make this! Participants will be using their choice of Jen's hand-dyed yarn that she's dyeing especially for this class. Three two-hour classes - $90 (COST INCLUDES JEN'S YARN AND PATTERN).
Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m. 1st session: 9/8, 9/15 and 9/22
2nd session: 10/6, 10/13 and 10/22
Christmas Countdown!
Tired of hunting for the perfect gift in the stores each year? Take your knitting skills and make gifts for family, friends, your kids' teachers, etc. Each month beginning in June, we will work on a new small project suitable for gifting! Most are one skein projects, and most will make multiple projects from that one skein! Projects include:
Felted Coasters
Coffee Cup Cozy
Soap Holder with Matching Face Cloth
Christmas ornaments
Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 9/18
Ten-Stitch Blanket
Knit this blanket in the yarn and needle size of your choice! Blanket looks stunning in Noro, but you can also use stash yarns! Blanket is worked in a spiral, joining as you go so NO seams!
Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 9/2 and 9/9
Beginning Knitting
For beginners with no previous experience - Learn the basics of knitting from casting on to binding off. 4 classes - $70. Maximum: 10 students
Monday 7-9 p.m. 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 and 10/4
10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/1
11/8, 11/15, 11/22 and 11/29
Thursday 1–3 p.m. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 and 9/23
10/6, 10/13, 10/20 and 10/27
11/4 11/11, 11/18 and 12/2
By Appointment --- please call the store
Refresher Knitting Class
For those with some knowledge of knitting who need a quick refresher course on the basics - cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind off. 1 one-hour class - $20
By Appointment --- please call the store
What’s New to You Knitting
For those who already know basic knitting skills and are ready for a project that’s more challenging. Learn the skills to complete your chosen project, and be guided through it.
4 classes - $70 plus materials for project. Maximum - 10 students
Wednesday 1-3 p.m. 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 and 9/29
10/6, 10/13, 10/20 and 10/27
By Appointment --- please call the store
Beginning Socks Class
Students need to know how to knit, purl and do k2tog and ssk decreases. Class will cover knitting socks from the cuff down, how to cast on, get good fit and how to kitchener stitch. 3 classes - $65 plus supplies. Maximum: 6 students.
Wednesday 7-9 p.m. 9/1, 9/8 and 9/15
10/6, 10/13, and 10/20
10/27, 11/3 and 11/10
11/17, 12/1 and 12/8
Socks on Two Circulars
Students should have made socks on double-point needles before taking this class. You can make the choice to learn on larger needles and worsted weight yarn or smaller needles and sock yarn. 2 classes - $60 plus supplies.
Friday 10/1 and 10/8
Cast-on & Bind Offs
Explore different cast-on and bind off techniques that can really make your knitting projects stand out! One two-hour class - $35.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 9/4
Continental Knitting
Learn the tips and tricks of knitting the European way! Maximum: 10 students. One two and a half hour class- $50
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 pm 9/25
Finishing Class
You've finally finished knitting your sweater! Now learn how to sew it together so you can wear it! Students should come with their sweater or project blocked and ready to be sewn together. If you don't know how to block, ask when you sign up for the class. If you don't have a project but still want to take the class, ask for pre-class homework. One two-hour class - $40.
Thursday evening 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 9/16
The Great American Afghan
This class will be taught in a series of blocks that use the same techniques rather than a block at a time. Students will then have time to complete those blocks. Class will meet once a month on Saturday mornings. Two classes listed here. $15 per class.
Saturday morning 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 9/11, 10/2
The Swirl Shawl
Come learn the techniques used to create this beautiful shawl - or do the scarf version if you want! 2 classes - $40 (pattern included in the class fee) plus yarn required for either the shawl or scarf. This class is for intermediate to advanced knitters familiar with working on double point needles.
Tuesday afternoon or Thursday evening --- CALL THE STORE!!!