KNITTING
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER
Knit 101
Thurs Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3/ Monday Sept 30, Oct 7, break 21, 28/ Thurs Oct 17, 24, break 7, 14/ Fri Nov 1, 8, 15, 22/ Mon Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16/ Fri Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20/ Fri Jan 10. 17, 24, 31/ Mon Jan 20. 27. Feb 3, 10/ Fri Feb 21, 28,
Mar 7, 14/ Mon Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 17/
Thurs Mar 13, 20, 27, April 3/
Mon Mar 31, April 7, 14, break 28, 7-9pm
4 sessions, $100, materials not included
Knitter’s Crash Course (Scarf Workshop)
1 session, $32, materials not included
Monday Sept 23/ Mon Nov 11/ Mon Jan 13, 6:30-9pm
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BEGINNER KNITTING
Baby Blanket Workshop
1 session, $32, materials not included
Wed Aug 21/ Friday Sept 20/ Mon Nov 4/ Fri Feb 7/ Thurs Mar 6/
Fri April 11, 6:30-9pm
Hat Class
1 session, $32, materials not included
Mon Nov 18/ Mon Jan 6/ 6:30-9pm
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Holiday Bear Workshop
This fun, easy and quick project makes wonderful gifts! With just a bit of prior knit knowledge you can learn to make this sweet toy-bear. Reading patterns, shaping and seaming techniques will all be taught in this class.
1 session, $32, materials not included
Materials: 100g worsted weight and 3.5mm needles available at the Knit Cafe
Thurs Dec 5, 6:30-9pm
INTERMEDIATE KNITTING
Project Class
What would you most like to knit but don’t know how to yet? In this class we will discuss how to pick a project that is right for you and your level of experience. We will talk about finding materials, checking tension, and how to read a knitting pattern. Techniques specific to each knitter’s project will be demonstrated. Seaming and finishing techniques will also be covered. As students work through their individual projects they will have the chance to seek advice from the expert knitting instructor and also learn from fellow students. This class is open to knitters who know the basics but are looking to challenge themselves with something new; a great follow up from Knit 101!
4 sessions, $100. materials not included
Sunday Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-3pm
3 sessions, $76, materials not included
Thurs Jan 9, 16. 23/ Thurs April 10, 17, 24, 7-9pm
Mitten Class
2 sessions, $54, materials not included
Wed Oct 23, 30/
Thurs Feb 20, 27, 7-9pm
Cabled Cowl Workshop
1 session, $32, materials not included
Fri Oct 4/
Wed Jan 22/
6:30-9pm
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ADVANCED KNITTING
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Sock Class
3 sessions, $76, materials not included
Wed Dec 4, 11, 18/ Fri Mar 21, 28, 4, 7-9pm
Sock Master Class
3 sessions, $76, materials not included
Thurs Nov 28, break, Dec 12, 19, 7-9pm
Sat Feb 8, 15. 22, 10:30-12:30
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Lace 101
2 sessions, $54, materials not included
Wed Jan 8, 15, 7-9pm
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.Steeking Workshop
In times of yore, practical knitters found they could easily change a pullover into a cardigan or even add on sleeves once a body was fully completed. They accomplished this feat by fearlessly cutting up their hand knitting and adding these adjustments. Why is this madness desirable? It allows the knitter to knit a cardigan in the round, not bothering about sleeves, and keeping their colour work patterns strong and steady, and for an added bonus – you never need purl. They called this delightful maneuver “steeking”. In this one-evening workshop you will build nerves of steel, and cut without apprehension. After you make the cut, selvedges will be reinforced to make beautiful edges.
This is “next level” knitting-don’t miss it!
Materials: Bring to class swatch knit in fair-isle pattern in rounds with 100% wool (not superwash) worsted weight like Cascade 220. Find details on swatching here
. Bring needles used for swatch and crochet hook of same size or 1/2 smaller and at least 30g contrast colour.
1 session, $32, materials not included,
Saturday Nov 2/ Sat Jan 18, 10:30am-1pm
Sweater Design Class
4 sessions, $100, materials not included
Sat Nov 9, 16, 23, break, 7/ Sat Mar 8, 15, 22, break, April 5, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Knitting in Colour Class
One of the best things about knitting is playing with colour. Fair Isle knitting is a technique that produces beautiful multi-coloured patterns. Using two colours you will learn basic fair isle methods and have the opportunity to design your own pattern motif.
2 session, $54, materials not included
Materials: 2 colours worsted weight yarn, 4.5-5.5mm
Sat Oct 19, 26, 10:30-12:30/ Wed April 9, 16, 7-9pm
CROCHET
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER
Crochet 101
4 sessions, $100, materials not included
Wed Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 7-9pm/ Wed Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, 7-9pm/ Sunday Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2,12:30-2:30/ Wed Feb 26, break Mar 12, 19, 26, 7-9pm/ Sun April 6, 13, break 27, May 4, 12:30-2:30
Crochet Crash Course
1 session, $32, materials not included
Thurs Oct 10/ Thurs Nov 21/ Thurs Feb 6/
Wed April 2 , 6:30-9pm
Crochet Blanket Class
2 or 3 sessions(6 hrs)$72, materials not included
Sun Oct 20, 27, 12:30-3:30/ Sun Dec 8, 15, 12:30-3:30 / Wed Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 7-9pm/Sun Mar 23, 30, 12:30-3:30
INTERMEDIATE CROCHET
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Crochet Blanket Finishing Class
1 session, $32 ($25 for those who have taken the Crochet Blanket Class at the Knit Cafe)
Sun Nov 10, 12:30-3:00 / Wed Feb 19,
6:30-9pm
Amigurumi Crochet Workshop
1 session, $32, materials not included
Sun Nov 24/ Sun Mar 2, 12:30-3:00
Crocheted Slipper Class
The good-old, cozy slipper is a classic crochet pattern. Crochet’s sturdy stitches make so much sense for a durable foot warmer. This class will have you stitching your own versions. Students will practice their pattern reading skills on both a charted and a written pattern, and learn simple shaping and embellishment techniques. As an extra bonus the teacher will provide instruction on how to add on a leather bottom to prevent slipping. The slippers will be custom made to fit your tootsies, so be sure to tell us your shoe size when you register.
Materials: 1 ball Brown Sheep Bulky, 5.5mm and 3-3.5mm hook, leather sole available purchase in class.
2 sessions, $54, materials not included
Wed October 9, 16, 7-9pm
Reading Charted Patterns
for Crocheters
If you have ever looked at a crochet pattern then you have noticed the attractive snowflake motifs that accompany many instructions. These are not just pretty pictures. They are the hieroglyphics that tell all about the pattern. Many folks find a chart easier to decipher then a long winded written pattern, but first you have to know how to decode the lines and squiggles. We will show you how and you will make the prettiest wee coasters while you’re at it.
1 session, $32, materials not included
Sun Nov 17/ Sun Mar 16, 12:30-3:00
OTHER CRAFTY CLASSES
Needle Felting Workshop
1 session, $32, materials not included
Sunday Dec 1/ Sun Mar 9, 12:30-3pm
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Introduction to Rug Hooking
1 session, $32
Fri Oct 18, 6:30-9
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Needlepoint Workshop
1 session, $32, materials not included
Thurs Jan 30, 6:30-9
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Drop Spindle Class
(Introduction to Spinning)
3 session,$80, materials not included
Sun Feb 9, 16, 23, 12:30-2:30
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To register for classes you can come by the Knit Cafe at 1050 Queen St. West, or call us 416 533 5648.
Craftily yours
Kristin