September Classes and Knitalongs

We're running right into September, with its hints of golds and reds beginning to appear in the landscape, chillier evenings, and warmer projects being cast onto needles and hooks.

Over the past several months we've had some questions about our skill level definitions for classes and knitalongs and have found it's easier to simplify them.

The new terms are:
Rookie: You picked up needles and yarn recently, know knit and purl, and you're ready to add more skills to that knitting toolbox.

Apprentice: You're confident with knit, purl, basic increases/decreases, and have likely begun adventuring into knitting in the round, and have began creating shapes other than long scarf like rectangles.

Virtuoso: You're confident in your abilities and are looking for challenges, unique projects, and new tricks. There isn't much out there that you would shy away from trying as long as you were in love with the pattern teasing you on Ravelry.

Genius: You are a knitting master, nothing stops you, not even a bad pattern. You're looking for a challenge, continuing to master skills, and love projects with very complex construction and stitch work.

So what's on the schedule for September?

Well first, we can announce that you can still sign up for any nine sessions of the Building with Lace knitalong by Michelle "Knit Purl" Hunter for $45, as long as the book is still available for purchase at the shop. There's already been one round of books sold, and round two just arrived. Weekday sessions will be offered Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm beginning September 6 and carrying on through Wednesday, October 25th. Weekend sessions will continue on Saturdays, Noon-1pm until October 14th.

Skill level: All skill levels - this is truly a skill building knitalong, the book, associated videos, and the support of the rest of the knitalong participants will get you through if you're a beginner, and teach you a few more tricks even if you're a knitting expert.

There are also two more knitalongs featuring Michelle Hunter's patterns for September.

Hat season starts up towards the end of October in the south, mid-September virtually anywhere else, so it's time to start WIPing some up. Corkscrew Hat by Michelle Hunter, uses an interesting, yet easy to grasp two color technique that creates an almost braided appearance and unisex design. This pattern is also available in three sizes, baby, child, and adult.

Offering Type: Knitalong

Skill Level: Rookie/Apprentice

Techniques Used: Knitting in the Round, Multiple Colors, Shaping 

Price: $30

Dates: 10:30am - 11:30am, Saturdays, Sept. 16, 30, Oct. 14

Oh wait, glove and mitten season is coming up too! The second of Michelle's patterns this month is the Reciprocation Fingerless Gloves. These fingerless gloves will keep your hands warm and your fingers free for chilly weather knitting.

Offering Type: Knitalong

Skill Level: Rookie/Apprentice

Techniques Used: German twisted cast on, special design stitches, stitch pickup, thumb gussets 

Price: $30

Dates: 10:30am - 11:30am, Saturdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, 21

With September a few days away,
Halloween is right around the corner and we've got a couple of fun and spooky classes for you.

First up, these Spider Socks are going to be a blast. These will look great in a solid, or subtly variegated yarn, you want your handiwork to show through on these.

Offering Type: Class

Skill Level: Apprentice/Virtuoso 

Techniques Used: Top down construction, heel flap & gusset construction, mock cables, cable stitches, special design stitches

Price: $60

Dates: 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Saturdays, Sept. 16, 30, Oct. 14

The Counting Crows mittens will fit the bill for chilly, late October evenings with a few secrets hidden inside. These are a great challenge for someone wanting to increase their color work skills.

Offering Type: Class

Skill Level: Apprentice/Virtuoso

Techniques Used: Knitting in the round, color work and chart reading, shaping, stitch pickup, thumb gussets and finger construction

Price: $60

Dates: 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Saturdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, 21


It's also time to start working on those warm statement pieces for Fall and Winter. This scarf is the first of many showstoppers we hope to offer over the next several months.

Inspired by the Mesoamerican deity Kukulkan this scarf/shawl is striking. This is certainly one of those projects that will having people asking "where did you get that" and then it's up to you how you spill the beans about being an accomplished knitter. The unique shape and construction of this project, as well as the use of gradient sets should keep anyone motivated to finish this project before the fall chill really sets in.

Offering Type: Class

Skill Level: Apprentice/Virtuoso

Techniques: Color changes, short rows, stitch pickup, cast on mid-project, shaping

Price: $60

Dates: 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Saturdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, 21

And as always, we're available for individual instruction for brand new knitters and crocheters, and those looking to master new techniques.  Please contact the shop to discuss what you would like to learn and availability.

SEPTEMBER CLASSES, KALs & CALs

Corkscrew Hat KAL $30.00 USD Reciprocation Fingerless Gloves KAL $30.00 USD Building With Lace KAL $45.00 USD Spider Socks Class $60.00 USD Counting Crows Mittens Class $60.00 USD Kukulkan Scarf/Shawl Class $60.00 USD

SAFF BUS TOUR 2017

SAFF BUS TOUR 2017 $125.00 USD Option 2 $125.00 USD Option 3 $125.00 USD