Classes

Winter 2012 Class Schedule

Absolute Beginner
Thursday February 2 & Thursday February 9, 7 – 9
p.m.
Never touched a knitting needle in your life? This class
is for you. We’ll start at the very beginning with an easy
cast-on, and get you started with the knit stitch for a
“garter stitch” scarf. Take your knitting with you for a
week and when you return we’ll bind off the scarves
and cover a few more basics like the purl stitch and
how to read yarn labels and patterns. At least 200g of
worsted weight yarn plus extra for practice and 5mm
needles required.
$40 for two sessions.

Beginner Refresher/Knitting in the Round
Thursday March 1 & Thursday March 8, 7 – 9 p.m.
For those whose needles have gotten a little dusty, but
are eager to jump back in! We’ll cover the long-tail
cast-on, knitting and purling, increases and decreases,
binding off, and knitting in the round. The project for
this class is a basic ribbed hat. About 200 metres of
worsted weight yarn and a 4.5mm or 5mm 16inch
circular needle and corresponding double-pointed
needles are required.
$40 for two sessions.

Intro to Socks
Wednesday February 22, 7 – 9 p.m.
Start your sock-knitting addiction right! An introduction
to sock knitting for advanced beginners. This class will
focus on how to turn a heel on a mini-sock, as well as
understanding basic sock construction and patterns.
100g of sock yarn and corresponding double-pointed
needles required.
$20 for one session.

Intro to Magic Loop
Wednesday March 21, 7-9 p.m.
Learn the “magic loop” technique for knitting in the
round, and how to apply it to sock knitting, with
cast-ons for top-down and toe-up. Sock yarn and
corresponding 32- or 40-inch flexible circular needle
required.
$20 for one session.

Stranded Colourwork and STEEKING! Workshop Day
Saturday February 18,
Colourwork 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and
Steeking 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m.
This is a two-part introduction to two of the most
intimidating – and most rewarding – knitting
techniques. The first session will cover stranded
colourwork, including the two-handed method. In the
second session, colourwork swatches will be steeked –
or cut – and different stabilizing and finishing methods
will be explored. Materials for Colourwork: Worsted
weight yarn in 3-4 colours, DPNs or 16-inch circular
4.5mm needles, stitch markers. For Steeking:
colourwork swatches, 3.5-4.0mm crochet hook.
Courage is reccommended!
Instructor: Glenna C.
(knittingtostaysane.wordpress.com)
$20 per session ($40 for both)

EPS and Colour-work for you!
Saturday March 10 (full day)
10:30-12, 1-4
This class will be a fun immersion to help you create
your own colour-work yoked pullover or cardigan using
the Elizabeth Zimmerman Percentage System. You’ll
work up your own personalized pattern as we interpret
the EPS together, and then delve into colour theory as
you select your own combination of colourful yarns for
the stranded colour-work yoke!
Instructor: Glenna C.
$65 for the day, including a copy of Elizabeth
Zimmerman’s Knitting Around
(Please ask for materials requirements and homework
instructions when you register!)

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Please Note:
- with the exception of Beginner level
classes, all technique workshops
require basic understanding of
knit/purl, cast-on/off, and increases
and decreases
- unless otherwise specified, required
materials for all classes are not
included - you may purchase these
materials at the shop, or bring your
own
- all classes and workshops require 3
participants to run, and are capped at
6 participants; payment in full is
required to reserve your spot!
- if you have any questions or concerns
about our classes or workshops, please
do not hesitate to contact Bridget @
Needles in the Hay by phone
7050-740-0667 or by email
info@needlesinthehay.ca!