FALL/WINTER 2007-08 CLASSES
A full refund will be given if you cancel one week prior to the scheduled class.
Full refunds for classes cancelled by Greenwich Yarn.
| BEGINNING KNITTING | Three Sessions/2 hours each | $75.00 | ||
| Learn the basic techniques: how to knit and purl, cast-on/bind-off, increase/decrease. We assume no knitting experience, but those who may need a refresher are welcome. A scarf, shawl, hat, purse/bag, baby blanket/afghan, pullover/cardigan are within your reach. All materials provided. | ||||
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| BEGINNING CROCHET | One Session/3 hours | $50.00 | ||
| Learn the basic crochet stitches: chain, single, double, treble. Enough info to make a hat, scarf, blanket, poncho/capelet/shrug and to embellish a garment. We'll teach you how to increase/decrease to shape basic garments. All materials provided | ||||
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| CHARTING/GARMENT DESIGN | One Session/2 hours | $30.00 | ||
| Ever think of designing your own unique sweater? One that fits you perfectly? Here's your chance. In this class you'll design a Drop Shoulder sweater, one of the simplest and most basic. It's all about numbers! Bring a calculator. | ||||
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| COLOR KNITTING 1 | One Session/2 hours | $30.00 | ||
| Learn various techniques to introduce color into your knitting [intarsia, stripes, duplicate stitch,and more]. Tricks to make things nicer and easier! Basic knitting skills are required. Practice materials provided. | ||||
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| COLOR KNITTING 2 | One Session/2 hours | $30.00 | ||
| We'll teach you the traditonal "Fair Isle" technique of stranding and weaving in the floats, while holding different colors of yarn in both right/left hands. The Continental Knitting class is recommended as a prerequisite for "throw" knitters. Practice materials provided. | ||||
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| CONTINENTAL KNITTING | One Session/2 hours | $30.00 | ||
| You already know how to "throw" knit (working yarn held in your right hand). This class will teach you how to hold the working yarn in your left hand and "pick" knit. An important skill for two-handed color knitting. Practice materials provided. | ||||
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| ENTRELACS | One Session/2 hours | $30.00 | ||
| Knit a Lattice! Intriguing technique, but not difficult. We'll also show you how to work backwards, so you won't have to turn your piece around. Basic knitting skills are required. Practice materials provided. | ||||
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| FINISHING | One Session/3 hours | $45.00 | ||
| Learn basic assembly techniques: sew a seam, set a sleeve, pick-up stitches, and more. You will not work on your own project during the class. Practice materials provided. | ||||
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| A HAT IN THE "ROUND" | One Session/2 hours | $30.00 | ||
| Knitting in the round using circular or double-point needles, you can knit a sweater, hat, socks, wrist/leg warmers, or a bag/purse and more! We'll also show you how to knit in the round with two circular needles, instead of using double points. Materials not provided. Please ask us when you register what supplies are needed. 10% discount on materials purchased for this class. | ||||
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| LACE | One Session/3 hours | $45.00 | ||
| Are you ready for a new challenge? This class will cover the basics of lace knitting and reading charts. Come away with lots of new information and inspiration. Materials: #3 or #4 needles and sport-weight cotton or linen. Basic knitting skills are required. 10% discount on materials purchased for this class. | ||||
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| PATTERN REVISION | One Session/2 hours | $30.00 | ||
| Just have to knit that great new pattern you've found, but you'd like to change the neckline, yarn, or make it smaller/bigger, etc. Learn how to revise a pattern with some very basic number-crunching techniques. Bring a calculator. | ||||
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| SOCKS | One Session/3 hours | $45.00 | ||
| Warm your Tootsie's footsies with colorful handmade socks. We'll teach you the secrets of turning heels and making seamless toes. You will make a baby sock in class. Basic knitting skills are required and some experience using double point needles is recommended. Materials: sport or dk or worsted-weight yarn, approximately 120-150 yards, and appropriately sized double point needles. Basic knitting skills required. 10% discount on materials purchased for this class. | ||||
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| ZIP IT UP | One Session/2 hours | $30.00 | ||
| Learn how to select and install a zipper to compliment and enhance your creation. | ||||
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Let us know if there is a class you'd like us to offer.
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