We have created a new concept for classes at the shop! You'll love it! We're offering classes in the morning and evenings, and on Saturdays, to fit everybody's schedule. To do so, we have changed the shop hours as follows:
Tuesdays-Fridays: 12pm-5pm
Saturdays: 10am-5pm
Sundays & Mondays: Closed
Private lessons and "Get help" sessions can be scheduled Tuesdays-Fridays from 9am-12pm and from 5:00pm-7:30pm.
Remember our new skill level definitions for classes and knitalongs:
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 October?
We're having a bunch of easy ROOKIE projects on the schedule for you. Lately, lots of new knitters have asked for projects as a next step. We have socks, a scarf, a hat and a lace shawl, all easy, I promise!
Levi Scarf
Knit this up as a scarf that can be worn dressed up or down for both men and women. Or skip the ribbing and graft both ends together as a statement cowl that can be worn long with drape or twisted once for extra warmth. This pattern is worked in part from a chart.
Finished Measurements (after blocking): 10 inches wide & 64 inches long
Offering Type: ClassSkill Level: Rookie
You need to know: Cast on, knit & purl, bind off
You will learn: Cables, read charts, grafting, blocking
Price: $60 (Yarn and pattern needs to be purchased at Yarn Rhapsody)
Morning Dates: 10:00am - 11:00am, Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 17 & 31
Evening Dates: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 17 & 31
Bring to Class: US #8 needles and 500 yds of worsted weight yarn
Session 1: Cast on, ribbing (or not if you knit the cowl), introduction to charts, start chart with cables (homework work 1/2 of scarf)
Session 2: Continue chart with cables (homework work to ribbing)
Session 3: Ribbing (or not if you knit the cowl, grafting for cowl version, blocking
Mendia features twisted ribbing merging into a fun twisted eyelet chevron pattern. Choose between Regular or Slouchy fits and 3 sizes. This project knits up quickly in your favorite yarn making a fun addition to any wardrobe or a perfect gift.
Offering Type: Class
Skill Level: Rookie
You need to know: Cast on, knit & purl
You will learn: Knitting in the round, twisted stitches, decreases, make a pompom
Price: $60 (Yarn and pattern needs to be purchased at Yarn Rhapsody)
Morning Dates: 9:00am - 10:00am, Fridays, Oct. 6, 13 & 20
Evening Dates: 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11 & 18
Bring to Class: US #6 DPNs and 120-210 yds of DK/sport weight yarn
Session 1: Cast on, work rows 1-6 (homework work row 7-15)
Session 2: Work rows 16-23 (homework work row 23 eight more times)
Session 3: Start crown decreases, make pompom
Rose City Roller Socks
Roll-top ankle socks perfect for easy knitting and wearing. These socks are knit from the top down, with a tradition heel flap and heel turn and have several size options (from newborn to adult). It’s a great pattern for a beginner sock knitter, and a fun quick knit for more advanced sock knitters. We will knit the newborn size in class and get you started on an adult size during the last class session.
Offering Type: Class
Skill Level: Rookie
You need to know: Cast on, knit & purl
You will learn: Knitting in the round, sock construction, heel flap, short rows, 3-needle-bind off,
Price: $60 (Materials are included)
Morning Dates: 10:00am - 11:00am, Fridays, Oct. 6, 13 & 20
Evening Dates: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11 & 18
Bring to Class: US #3 DPNs
Session 1: Cast on, cuff and start heel flap (homework finish heel flap)
Session 2: Finish heel with short rows, gusset, start foot (homework finish foot)
Session 3: Toe and 3-needle-bind off. Start an adult size sock.
One & Done Shawl
We often long for a “one and done” project that is repetitive and fool proof, where the yarn does most of the work. This is best used with a variegated yarn, preferably a skein that you love so much you don’t know whether to knit it or frame it. With periodic garter ridges, ribbing that widens out after dropping stitches, and an eyelet border, this shawl will display that special skein of yarn without pooling. You could even frame this shawl!
Offering Type: Class
Skill Level: Rookie
You need to know: Cast on, knit & purl
You will learn: Basic lace stitches, garter tab, dropping stitches (on purpose), picot bind off
Price: $60 (Yarn and pattern needs to be purchased at Yarn Rhapsody)
Morning Dates: 10:00am - 11:00am, Thursdays, Oct. 12, 26 & Nov. 9
Evening Dates: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Thursdays, Oct. 12, 26 & Nov. 9
Bring to Class: US #6 32" circular needle and 400 yds of sock yarn
Session 1: Cast on, make a garter tab, work row first two pattern repeats (homework work rows 1-6 six more times)
Session 2: Dropping stitches (on purpose!), work garter ridge border
Session 3: Picot lace edge and blocking
Kulkulkan Scarf/Shawl
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: Rookie
You need to know: Cast on, knit & bind off
You will learn: Color changes, short rows, stitch pickup, cast on mid-project, mitering
Price: $60 (Yarn and pattern needs to be purchased at Yarn Rhapsody)
Dates: 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Saturdays, Oct. 7, 14 & 21
Bring to Class: US #6 40" circular needle and 630-700 yds of DK/sport weight yarn
Qwist Mitts
Skill Level: Apprentice/Virtuoso
You need to know: Cast on, knit, purl, work with DPNs or Magic Loop, & bind off
You will learn: Twist and twine stitches
Price: $30 (Yarn and pattern needs to be purchased at Yarn Rhapsody)
Dates: 10:30am - 11:30am, Saturdays, Oct. 7, 14 & 21
Bring to Class: US #4 DPNs and 200 yds of sock weight yarn
Kulkulkan Scarf/Shawl
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: Rookie
You need to know: Cast on, knit & bind off
You will learn: Color changes, short rows, stitch pickup, cast on mid-project, mitering
Price: $60 (Yarn and pattern needs to be purchased at Yarn Rhapsody)
Dates: 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Saturdays, Oct. 7, 14 & 21
Bring to Class: US #6 40" circular needle and 630-700 yds of DK/sport weight yarn
Session 1: Cast on, make one of the 6 rectangles (homework make five more rectangles)
Session 2: Pick up stitches, connect the rectangles and start working the body of the shawl
Session 3: Finishing shawl and blocking demonstration
Qwist Mitts
Playful stitches twist and twine through Qwist, a cozy fingerless mitt with a mischievous texture. The diagonal weave pattern creates both interest and an extra bit of warmth, while a mock cable runs the length to frame the thumb gusset. Twisted (or, shall we say “qwisted”?) ribbing at the openings keeps them snugly in place. Silky-soft Sophie De Luxe, a cashmere/silk/alpaca blend, is a treat for chilly hands.
Offering Type: Knitalong (we will help along while you work on this project)Skill Level: Apprentice/Virtuoso
You need to know: Cast on, knit, purl, work with DPNs or Magic Loop, & bind off
You will learn: Twist and twine stitches
Price: $30 (Yarn and pattern needs to be purchased at Yarn Rhapsody)
Dates: 10:30am - 11:30am, Saturdays, Oct. 7, 14 & 21
Bring to Class: US #4 DPNs and 200 yds of sock weight yarn
Session 1 - 3: Work on your own pace, get help when needed.
The Twisted Trails Hooded Sweater is a cozy pullover designed to keep your little one snug on those brisk autumn days. This cabled raglan sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up. The six cabled trails twist and turn across the body of the sweater up to the neck opening where two of the trails end. The four remaining cables continue winding their way, two along each side of the neckline. The hood is picked up and knit around the neckline, where the twisted cables continue their path until they meet and are grafted together at the top of the hood. This pullover is a necessary addition to a breezy day out in the woods.
Offering Type: Knitalong (we will help along while you work on this project)
Skill Level: Virtuoso
You need to know: Cast on, knit, purl, cables & bind off
You will learn: Sweater construction
Price: $30 (Yarn and pattern needs to be purchased at Yarn Rhapsody)
Dates: 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Saturdays, Oct. 7, 14 & 21
Bring to Class: US #5 & 7 16" and 24" circular needles and 250-600 yds of worsted weight yarn
Session 1 - 3: Work on your own pace, get help when needed.
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