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Zig Bagz </FONT></div> <div> Teacher: Lynn Hershberger Cost: $25 </div> <div> - BottleZig: For active folks on the go, half-liter or sport.</div> <div> - SportZig: Holds a liter water bottle or a 2-cup Thermos(tm).</div> <bR> <div> These bags insulate your bottle and make it easy to tote... in style. </div> <div> Knit in the round, in stranded colorwork, on Double-Pointed </div> <div> Needles/DPNs (instructor will assist if you have not worked 2 colors </div> <div> or used DPNs before). Use only two yarns per row in a masterful </div> <div> method which looks much fancier than it is. Some folks can finish the </div> <div> larger Sport bag in one day!</div> <bR> <div> The colorwork presents significant depth by alternating solid and </div> <div> slowly-self-striping yarns. Choose a Noro Kureyon colorway and a </div> <div> contrasting solid color, and the magic happens for you.</div> <bR> <div> These bags have been a hit at every gathering they have graced, from </div> <div> the east coast to the midwest. Join the fun and make a bag you will </div> <div> enjoy for years.</div> <bR> <div> Prerequisite: Knit and purl, and a sense of fun! Instructor will </div> <div> assist in choosing colors and in techniques you have not used before.</div> <bR> <div> Materials: Set of 5 DPNs in size 10-1/2 US, wood or bamboo preferred. </div> <div> One (partial) 50gm ball Noro Kureyon, One (partial) 100gm skein </div> <div> Cascade 220 or Galway in a contrast color. Instructor will help you </div> <div> choose colors in class.</div> <bR> <div> May/June Classes: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Thursdays, May 29 and June12, 6 - 8pm. Feminine Gloves </FONT></div> <div> Teacher: Linda Largent Cost: $25 </div> <div> You will learn to make a great fitting and easy pair of womens gloves. The pattern is from the Winter 2007, Spin-Off Magazine. Mountain Colors Twizzle yarn was used for the sample. Materials needed will be 350yds of worsted weight yarn. A set of 5 DPNs in size 2. Gauge will be at 7 stitches per inch. </div> <bR> <div> June Class: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Saturdays, June 14, 21, 28, 3:30 - 5:30pm. Double-striped socks! </FONT></div> <div> Teacher: Lynn Hershberger Cost: $30</div> <div> Noro handspun sockyarn has arrived and the colors are inspiring. Join </div> <div> LynnH for a toe-up sock class with a unique colorful leg. The yarn </div> <div> has very long color changes, and in this sock we will stripe </div> <div> different colors against one another for extra fun! Either choose two </div> <div> colorways with contrasting colors to stripe, or work from both ends </div> <div> of the same ball to make fun color combinations.</div> <bR> <div> The toe-up sock structure allows us to cast on and knit right away, </div> <div> without a gauge swatch. The colors will keep you so enthralled that </div> <div> the project will finish in no time.</div> <bR> <div> Prerequisite: Know how to knit and purl.</div> <bR> <div> Materials: One ball of Noro Kureyon Sockyarn, or two balls in colors </div> <div> which complement one another. Double-pointed Needles (DPNs) in an </div> <div> appropriate size (instructor can help you choose these if you are not </div> <div> sure). For final session you will also need a large-eyed sewing needle</div> <div> . </div> <div> July/August Classes: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tuesdays, July 22, 29, and Aug. 5, 3:30 - 5:30pm. </FONT></div> <div> Sassy Summer Handbag Teacher: Lynn Hershberger Cost: $30 </div> <div> * You want a quick weekend knit,</div> <div> * You need a smaller bag for summer,</div> <div> * You like color, -or-</div> <div> * You are interested in Fibonacci Stripes.</div> <div> * You will surely enjoy this bag!</div> <div> Prerequisite: Knit, Purl</div> <div> Yarn: Two (2) skeins Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted (wool/mohair </div> <div> single-ply yarn) in contrasting colors. For a solid-colored bag, one </div> <div> (1) 4oz skein (190yd/173m).</div> <div> Needles: One (1) size 10.5US/6.5mm circular needles, cable length </div> <div> 16-22"/40 56cm (smaller is better). Two (2) size 13US/9mm </div> <div> double-pointed needles (DPNs) for optional knitted handles.</div> <bR> <div> July/August Classes: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tuesdays, July 22, 29, and August 5, 6:00 - 8:00pm. </FONT></div> <div> Sporty Shorty Sock Teacher: Lynn Hershberger Cost: $30</div> <bR> <div> Make a fun summer sock with one-inch ribbed cuff. Women should be </div> <div> able to get a pair from one ball of sockyarn. Using toe-up </div> <div> construction, there is no need for a gauge swatch, just cast on and</div> <div> knit!</div> <bR> <div> Prerequisite: Knit, purl.</div> <bR> <div> Materials: One 50gm ball standard sockyarn (such as Fortissima Socka, </div> <div> appx 220-230 yards), set of 4 Double-Pointed Needles in appropriate </div> <div> size, instructor will help you select size, if needed, in class.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>May Classes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Introduction to Double Knitting,</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC33FF" FACE="Chaucer" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" >Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost: $45,  3 sessions. Wednesdays, May 14, 21,  and  June 4, 10am - 12 noon.  Skill level:Intermediate</FONT></div> <div> Double knitting is pure magic -- the image created  on the front of the fabric will appear in reverse image on the back.  How cool is that?  In this class you will make a small bag and a reversible coaster, scarf, or placemat.  reversible placemat.  Keep going and it could be a table runner, a baby blanket, or a full sized afghan!</div> <div> For more information about this class please visit Sarah's web site at:</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sarahpeasley.com/introduction_to_double_knitting.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sarahpeasley.com/introduction"><U>http://www.sarahpeasley.com/introduction_to_double_knitting.htm</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>February Classes</B></div> <div> <B>Introduction to Entrelac,  </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" >Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost $60</FONT></div> <div> Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, March 12, 10am - 12 noon</div> <div> Entrelac is a very cool knitting technique that resembles a basketweave pattern.  Felting (fulling, actually) involves turning your knitting into a solid fabric, and does wonders for hiding any inconsistencies formed while learning the Entrelac technique!</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0033" FACE="Chaucer" ><B>Fleece Lined Mittens,</B></FONT><B> </B>Teacher: Linda Largent,  Cost: $25.</div> <div> Wenesdays, February 6th and 13th,  6pm to 8pm.</div> <div> In this class learn to knit mittens on double point needles while adding fleece to the inside for an added layer of warmth.  Mittens can be just as fun as knitting socks, the pattern possibilities are endless!  You will learn to expertly finish your mitten to close holes and hide your ends.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Bead Knitting, </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" >Teacher: Linda Largent, Cost: $35, all supplies included</FONT></div> <div> Wednesdays,  February 13th and 20th. 3pm - 5pm</div> <div> This mini purse, beaded necklace is knit using size 0000 knitting needles and #8 perle cotton.</div> <div> Bring glasses if needed, for good close up vision.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Cabled Vest,  </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" >Teacher: Linda Largent, Cost: $40</FONT></div> <div> Thursdays, Februray 21, 28, March 6 and 13.  6pm - 8pm</div> <div> A great project for those who want to learn cables and twists, vest construction,  blocking, invisible seaming, and button holes.  Done at a gauge of 3 1/2 stitchs per inch, this vest is on the bulky side but still very flattering for all figures.  Different yarn swatches (cotton, mohair and wool) will be in the store Monday, Jan. 28th.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Sherbet Sock Footies,</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" >Teacher: Lynn Hershberger, Cost: $30</FONT></div> <div> Saturdays, February 23, March 1 and 8.  10:15am - 12:15pm</div> <div> If you are looking for a small project that gives you just a touch of something new, try this smart footie (a big favorite with the young crowd) with merely ten rows of two-color knitting per sock.  It's great for learning colorwork without diving in to a large projectand the impact is strong given the small bit of effort involved.  You need only one ball of standard sock yarn (solid) and 1/2 ball of contrast for the heel/toe color, and about 40 yards of a third color (leftovers perhaps?) for the final contrast color.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0033" FACE="Chaucer" ><B>Easy Beginner Scarves,</B></FONT><B> </B> Teacher: Sarah Peasley,  Cost: $30</div> <div> Wednesdays, Feb 27 and March 5, 10am - 12 noon</div> <div> New to knitting, or just looking for some quick and simple scarves to knit?  Choose from half a dozen easy (and free!) patterns and learn a few basic skills along the way.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>March Classes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Preventing/Fixing Mistakes</B>,<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" >  Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost: $30</FONT></div> <div> Wednesdays, March 19th and 26th, 10am - 12:30pm.  More information in the store or visit Sarah's web page at <A HREF="http://sarahpeasley.com/mistakes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://sarahpeasley.com/mistakes.htm"><U>http://sarahpeasley.com/mistakes.htm</U></A></div> <div> Have you ever wished you could goto a knitting class that just dealt with fixing mistakes?  Well, this is the one you've been waiting for.  Spend a couple of hours making and correcting a variety of mistakes including twisted, dropped or incorrect stitches, and learning to tear back a stitch at a time or many rows at a time.  Gain confidence and enjoy your knitting even more!  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Chaucer" ><B>Beginning Sock Class, </B></FONT><B> </B>Teacher: Linda Largent, Cost: $30</div> <div> Mondays March 24 and 31, and April 7th.  6 - 8pm</div> <div> Learn all the basics of knitting socks on double pointed needles with a bulky yarn, thus finishing your socks in record time, plus remember everything you learned!  </div> <div> I like to use Lamb's Pride Bulky, it is durable, colorful and super warm for running around the house.</div> <bR> <div> <B>April Classes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Easy Beginner Hats, </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" > Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost: $30</FONT></div> <div> Wednesdays, April 2 and 16, 10am - 12 noon</div> <div> Start with a circular needle and finish on double points while trying out a few stylish hat patterns.  In this class you will choose a simple hat to knit from the 4 different versions.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Easy Beginner Mittens,</B> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" >Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost: $35</FONT></div> <div> Wednesdays, April 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 10am - 12 noon</div> <div> Up for a challenge?  Cast on with a set of double pointed needles and knit up a quick pair of toasty mittens.  In this class, you will knit a pair of simple mittens.</div> <bR> <div> <B>May Classes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Introduction to Double Knitting,</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC33FF" FACE="Chaucer" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Chaucer" >Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost: $45 if 3 sessions, $60 if 4 sessions.  Still under development, but should be finalized by the beginning of February)</FONT></div> <div> Wednesdays, May 14, 21, 28, and possibly June 4, 10am - 12 noon</div> <div> Double knitting is pure magic -- the image created  on the front of the fabric will appear in reverse image on the back.  How cool is that?  In this class you will make a reversible placemat.  Keep going and it could be a table runner, a baby blanket, or a full sized afghan!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>