Chris | December 30, 2009
Title: Bergere de France Trunk Show
Location: Yarnhouse Lounge
Description: Come and explore our newest line of yarn! We will have numerous garments and mini-classes to spark your inspiration. Produced in Bar-le-Duc, at the heart of Lorraine, France, it is some of finest European yarn created today. This is an event not to miss. [...]
Chris | December 18, 2009
Title: Crochet 101 Part I
Description: This is perfect first-time crocheters or even if you’ve done it before and just need a refresher course. Come and learn several simple crocheting stitches and how to read a pattern. You’ll start on a classy and versatile scarf. Materials: size H crochet hook and any smooth solid [...]
Chris | December 18, 2009
Title: Knitting 201 Part I
Location: Yarnhouse Classroom
Description: Take your knitting to the next level beyond just knit and purl! We’ll cover everything you’ll need to know to make you a knitting guru. In this class you’ll learn: increases, decreases, fixing mistakes, knitting in the round, cables and reading patterns. Required skills: cast [...]
Chris | December 18, 2009
Title: Socks 101 Part I
Location: Yarnhouse Classroom
Description: ear socks no more! We’ll teach you the sock basics to get you on your way to making your own beautiful creations. Learn basic sock construction techniques inlcuding: cuff, leg, heel, turn, gusset, foot and toe. This will be a top down course. Required [...]
Chris | December 18, 2009
Title: Crochet 101 Part II
Description: This is perfect first-time crocheters or even if you’ve done it before and just need a refresher course. Come and learn several simple crocheting stitches and how to read a pattern. You’ll start on a classy and versatile scarf. Materials: size H crochet hook and any smooth solid [...]
Chris | December 18, 2009
Title: Knitting 101 Part I
Description: This is part one of a two part series. Come and learn the basics of knitting! We’ll get you started on making your own projects. You’ll learn how to cast-on, knit, purl and cast off. Materials: Size 8 single pointed or circular needles and any smooth [...]
Chris | December 18, 2009
Title: Knit Block of the Month
Location: Yarnhouse Classroom
Description: A year long monthly series of discovery learning different knit patterns, and how to join them into an afghan. You’ll create a knitted square featuring a pattern covering various techniques including: cables, leaves, woven patterns, slip stitch, textured, geometric, and bobbles. After you’ve created all [...]
Chris | December 18, 2009
Fun! Fast! Perfect for yarn leftovers and quick gifts.
Come join us as we learn to cable cup cozies as are all the rage. You will find they are super simple and fly by quicker than you would guess.
Techniques Learned: Cabling, button holes, button loops, using a cable needle, chart reading.
Required knowledge: Casting [...]
Chris | December 18, 2009
Small cabled bag, perfect for a handmade gift bag or yourself. Come work lots of different cables and watch them wind up the bag in different ways. This pattern uses two charts per row, learn to keep track!
Techniques Learned: Cabling, picking up stitches, needless cabling technique, multiple chart reading.
Required knowledge: Casting on, knit, purl, knitting [...]
Chris | December 18, 2009
Title: Socks 101 Part II
Location: Yarnhouse Classroom
Description: ear socks no more! We’ll teach you the sock basics to get you on your way to making your own beautiful creations. Learn basic sock construction techniques inlcuding: cuff, leg, heel, turn, gusset, foot and toe. This will be a top down course. Required [...]
