Crocheted Block of the Month Club with Sharon Durston
Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm - February 23, March 22, April 26 and May 24
After the huge success of our learn to crochet class, we are embarking on an advanced class. Learn cables, raised, textured and fancy stitches and create a crocheted sampler afghan one block at a time. Sign up and work your way through a wonderful finished product that will WOW your family and friends! Classes will be held on the 4th Thursday of each month. Yarn must be purchased at Little Red Mitten and wound into balls, if necessary, prior to the first class.
Pre-requisite: knowledge of single, double and half double crochet stitches, increasing and decreasing. Cost: $60 for all 4 classes or $20 per 2-hour class.
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom with Linda Elkins
Saturdays, Feb. 18 and 25 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm
In this 6-hour class, learn basic weaving terms, how to set up your loom, and weave a scarf. We will discuss various yarns, finishing, embellishment techniques and how to apply them to a wide range of projects. (Some rigid heddle looms will be available to rent.) Cost: $60
Knitting Basics
Thursdays, March 1, 8 and 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
This 6-hour class is for absolute beginners or returning knitters who want to learn or review how to knit, purl, cast on and cast off. As time allows, we will discuss how to fix simple mistakes, recognize incorrect stitch mount, know which way to go when picking up your knitting, create different fabrics using knit and purl …and more. There will be several choices of projects that you may work on over the three weeks but those supplies will be extra.
Your cost of $45.00 includes three classes, needles, yarn and handouts.
Fixing Mistakes ...and Other Tips and Tricks
Saturday, March 3 from 10:00 to noon
Learn to read your knitting, recognize mistakes, try several time-saving fixes and practise an ounce of prevention. Please bring worsted weight yarn, 4.50 or 5.00 mm needles, a 4.50 mm or 5.00 mm crochet hook and a darning needle. Please pick up your homework assignment when you pay for the class. Cost: $25
Sock-in-a-Day
Monday, March 5 from 10:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Here’s a fun opportunity for a quick, one-day sock class. We’ll work from the cuff to the toes on a mini-sock and learn a circular join, knitting on 5 dpns, the heel flap, heel turn, picking up sts, gusset decreases, toe decreases and Kitchener stitch /grafting. We’ll be using worsted weight wool and 3.25 or 3.5 mm needles. If you’d also like to get started on a “real” sock, you’ll need a set of five 2.0 to 2.5 mm double pointed needles.
This 5 hour class will put you on the road to some wonderful summer knitting projects.
Cost: $35 (Sock Science pattern included)
Felt Clogs
Saturday, March 10, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
This 3-hour class will guide you through the popular Fiber Trends Felt Clogs pattern. We’ll discuss the felting process which turns your huge floppy creations into comfy-cozy, long-lasting footwear. But be careful - everyone will be asking you to make them a pair!!! ...and they make great gifts! Cost:$15
Basics and Beyond
Saturdays, March 10, 17 and 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Pre-requisite: must be comfortable with knit and purl.
This six-hour class will include a brief review of knit and purl, several cast on methods, casting off in pattern, adding new yarn, weaving in ends, several increases and decreases, understanding simple lace and cables, fixing mistakes, stitch mount, understanding knit fabrics, discussion of fibres, tension, pattern reading, using double points and circulars, seaming, I-cord …and more as time allows.
Your cost of $45.00 includes 3 two-hour classes, yarn, knitting needles, and handouts.
Knit a Top-Down Shawl from the Talbot Shawl Series
Wednesday, March 14 from 10:00 to noon
Here’s your chance to start one of Joan’s Talbot Series shawls with some useful tips and tricks. Learn the tab cast on technique, understand 4 variations of yarn overs and how they work to shape your shawl, use your markers efficiently, practice a picot cast off, a k2tog cast off and a p2tog cast off, create a ruffle, and keep track using the row count sheets. Please bring extra yarn and needles to practice the cast offs.
Cost:$24 (now including the 3-pattern series)
Baby Surprise Jacket
Saturdays, March 17 and 24 from 10:00 am to noon
This adorable baby sweater is done in garter stitch and was designed by Elizabeth Zimmermann in 1968. The updated 12-page pattern offers child and adult sizing, a collar and a hood. If you’d like to work through this project with some guidance and helpful tips and ideas, join us for this two week class. Cost: $20 + pattern @ $12 = $32
An Introduction to Ravelry
Mon., March 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Ravelry is like “Facebook” for knitters and crocheters. With well over a million members, there’s inspiration and information galore! We’ll help you become a member, if you aren’t already, and learn to make the best use of your time. Find that elusive pattern you’ve been looking for, get the stats on your favourite new yarn, and start keeping track of all your projects. You’ll wonder how you survived without it!
Cost: $5.00
Baby Sweater on Two Needles (aka The February Baby Sweater)
Thursdays, March 29 and April 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
This adorable baby sweater was designed by Elizabeth Zimmermann, and is one of the fabulous projects in the book, Knitter’s Almanac. It is worked top-down in garter stitch with an easy and beautiful lace pattern for the body and sleeves. You must bring or purchase a copy of Knitter’s Almanac ($11.95) in order to receive Joan’s pattern notes for the class. Cost: $20
Introduction to Lace
Saturday, March 31 from 10:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Pre-requisite: must be very comfortable with knitting and purling.
In this 4-hour class, we will practise a variety of yarn overs and decreases, learn to read “knitter’s code” and charts, and experiment with lifelines, reading your knitting and fixing mistakes. You might choose to start one of Joan’s Talbot Series Shawls in a fingering / sock weight yarn, start another pattern of your choice, or work on a doll-sized shawl in a heavier yarn to discover the geometry of shawl construction. We’ll also learn about fibres, tools and blocking. Be part of the lace knitting craze! Cost: $30
