Social Event and Classes

Classes are filling fast - love that my love of knitting is expanding to even more knitters. We are now looking to add an entrelac class, a finishing technique class and an additional two - handed knitting class.

YEAH - for the SUPERBOWL. We will be hosting a Potluck Superbowl Knit in on Sunday from 2-6 (February 1st). We would also like to invite you to bring your yarn stash, as you might be able to trade away some of those extras. Additionally, I have a wonderful scarf pattern that will use up all your stash - and you will walk away with a fine looking product.

Can't wait to see everyone

Jennifer

Additional Class

Our Two-handed Knitting Class has been so popular that we are going to add another class. If you are interested, please give us a call to find out more information. This class is an excellent skill builder for every knitter. You will be able to successfully knit fair isle items, as well as take away a technique to help your everyday knitting.

CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES

It is never too late...

Next week we have 2 more people that will be joining the Great American Aran Afghan Class. This is an on going class, featuring 20 to 24 cable squares that we will finish into a wonderful afghan. It is never too late to join - and many are building wonderful afghans and wonderful friendships thru this class at the garden.

We still have a few openings for the Beginning Knitting class on Thursday, January 22, 2008 from 6 to 8.

We are also going to have a SUPERBOWL Party at the YARN GARDEN. Details are still being worked out, but stay tuned, or give us a call at the shop.

Stay warm and keep knitting :)

NEW CLASS

Next Tuesday, Dec 9, we will have a new technique class. During class we will be working on two sample squares (dish cloths, face cloths, or afghan squares) and learning about cables, increasing and decreasing. We had such fun at the last technique class...dont miss another chance to improve on your knitting. Class beginss a 6 pm and goes until 8 pm. Please call the shop to reserve your spots, as class is limited.

Dates and Times for Classes

Whew -- I have added a few more classes to the schedule so I will include that description, but see post previous to see the descriptions on all the other classes :)

Beginning Knitting $ 30 Wednesday Oct 8 and 22 from 5:15 to 7:15 pm

Monday Oct 27 and Nov 3 from 10 to 12pm

Tuesday Nov 18 and 25 from 6 to 8 pm

Thursday Jan 22 and Feb 5 from 6 to 8 pm

Monday Feb 9 and 16 from 10 to 12pm

Holiday Cards, Ornaments and Bookmark $20

Saturday Oct 25 from 1 to 4pm

The Great American Aran Afghan Squares $15

Every Wednesday from Oct 8 thru Dec 10 1 to 3pm

** This class is a come as you can class, and you will have the opportunity to complete every square

The Knitting Technique to Change your Knitting Forever $30

**Fee includes a pattern for 1 of 3 projects

Wednesday Nov 19 and Dec 3 from 6 to 8 pm

Thursday Nov 13 and 20 from 1 to 3 pm

February Sweater $45

This is a swingy lace cardigan sweater that flatters all body types. It is a perfect sweater for newborn to a womens XXL. Based on Elizabeth Zimmerman's classic sweater. We will have a great time making this classic, as I have some great insight as to how we can custom tailor this sweater to fit you.

Tuesday Oct 21, 28 and Nov 11 from 1 to 3 pm

Tuesday Feb 10, 17 and Mar 3 from 6 to 8 pm

Wristwarmer $21

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps a portable or quick project. We will custom design wristwarmers around your yarn and finished measurements.

Saturday Nov 1 from 1 to 4pm

Beginning Sock Class $45

Thursday Oct 16, 30 and Nov 6 from 6 to 8 pm

2 Socks at One Time $45

Tuesday Oct 21, Nov 4 and 11 from 6 to 8 pm

Tuesday Feb 24, Mar 10 and 17 from 6 to 8 pm

The Wonderful Wallaby Class $45

Thursday Jan 8, 15 and 29 from 6 to 8 pm

Friday Feb 13, 20 and Mar 6 from 1 to 3 pm

Clogs $45

Friday Oct 24, Nov 7 and 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Technique Class $15

Tuesday Oct 28 from 6 to 8 pm -- Simple seaming and weaving in ends

Thursday Nov 20 from 6 to 8 pm -- gauge and reading instructions

Claudia's Mitten $45

**kits will arrive in the shop anyday now

Friday Nov 14, 21 and Dec 5 from 1 to 3 pm

Tuesday Jan 13, 20 and Feb 3 from 6 to 8 pm

The Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole or Scarf Class $30

Have you been too nervous to wade into the wonderful waters of entrelac? Come make this gorgeous entrelac stole or scarf with us out of the Scarf Style book

Friday Jan 23 and 30 from 1 to 3 pm

Saartje's Baby Booties $30

** includes baby Bootie pattern

Saturday Feb 21 from noon to 4pm

Baby Garter Stitch Cardigan $30

A perfect beginning knitter project. While making a small cardigan, you will learn to read a pattern, weave-in ends, blocking and other techniques that will prove invaluable in future projects. Oh, and you will make the cutest baby cardigan !

Wednesay Feb 25 and March 4 from 6 to 8 pm

Beginning Crochet with Terri $30

Tuesday Nov 4 and 11 from 6 to 8 pm

Thursday Jan 22 and 29 from 6 to 8 pm

classes

Please stay with me...I am still working on the class schedule. I have already had a couple requests for a few more classes, but I will put the dates up by Saturday afternoon - I am so excited to start classes - and see all the wonderful friends we have made over these past 3 years.

Thanks for hanging with me

Jennifer

Classes

It is that time of year...I love seeing new and familiar faces and helping them dive into a new project. I am posting this falls class schedule classes, and updating dates and times tomorrow. If you are interested in a class, Please call the shop at (309) 820-0174, and we will get you set up. If there isn't a class listed that you are interested in, give Jennifer a call and she will be open to adding some more classes as needed.

Beginning Knitting This is a class for true beginners. Learn to knit, purl, cast-on and bind off. After finishing these two sessions, you will be ready for your first project.

Beginning Sock Class Socks remain the perfect project for new knitters. They're easy and portable. This class will focus on starting our sock at the cuff, as well as teach you sock anatomy and many sock tips.

2 Socks at a Time Why 2 socks at once? Well, why not? Two socks started and finished at the same time. Their still portable, still fun, but no "second-sock syndrome."

Beginning Crochet This is another class for true beginners. Learn the basics of crochet in this one 2 hour session. Taught by Terri.

The Knitting Technique to Change your Knitting Forever This class is perfect for beginners to intermediate. Take your knitting to the next level when we learn to knit with two hands. This technique is perfect for fair isle, but also in all of your future knitting projects. There will be 3 projects to choose from for this class.

The Wonderful Wallaby with Improvements A classic sweater from Cottage Creations. This is a unisex hoodie (or collared) sweater with a hand warming pouch knit from the top down, eliminating seams. Sized for the whole family & tweaked to perfection for any level of knitter.

The Great American Aran Afghan You will receive assistance in the squares from this fabulous, timeless book. Designs feature a wide variety of techniques from basic cable to more innovative stitch configurations. Join this class at any time.

Claudia Mitten Featured in Vogue Knitting 2008 Fall issue, you will keep your hands toasty in these adorable mittens. The popular "Potpourri Mittens" by Tania Gray will be our featured project. A must have for your winter wardrobe.

Fiber Trends Improved Felted Clog Still one our most popular projects, it continues to be the perfect, quick project for beginner to advance. you will find yourself making a pair for everyone in your home and on your Holiday Gift List.

Project Class Are you stuck on one project, perhaps two -- maybe even three. Maybe you're ready to start your first knitting project. Come join Jennifer and use her expertise to get your questions answered, problems solved and projects finished. Great for every level of knitter.

Beginning Tatting Join the fun of learning this Victorian Art. It has a variety of uses; edging of pockets and collars, crazy quilts, Christmas ornaments, etc. Tatting is very portable and uses fine thread.

Saartje's Bootees Are you looking for that perfect gift for a new mother or for a bootee that will stay on. We will learn different increases and decreases, and even a few cast ons in this class. This will be the project for every grandmother's hope chest and every new mother's baby.

Happy Holidays Knitted Cards and Ornaments From an I-Cord candy cane to an eyelet-patterned tree (and many more, including a book mark) we will explore many patterns and techniques to impress your recipient. Easy and fun new projects.

Learn New Skills Jennifer is so excited about the addition of this class. We will make dishcloths/facecloths/ or afghan squares in each class. While doing so we will learn new skills from pattern reading and charts, to learning about gauges, increases, decreases, cables, picking up stitches, seaming and so many more. Barbara Walker, Elizabeth Zimmerman and many other great teachers are foundational people for many of these techniques.