Classes Fall/Winter 2010

• 1st and 3rd Saturday from 12pm – 2pm (starting 9-04-2010)

Instructor: Other participants
Description: A Knit-Along is a group of people working on the same project with the help, guidance and encouragement of all the other participants. This is a free class open to anyone using supplies purchased at Cloverhill. Space is limited, so be sure to pre-register! When you register, we'll be happy to show you the colors available, or alternative choices.

This project was selected to get you warmed up and ready for your fall knitting! A very popular pattern from knitty.com is ICED. I have plans to work mine in Lamb’s Pride Bulky and we currently have received many choices of yarns that would work for this sweater. Come join me to get our needles going and crank out this great sweater. This sweater is great for first sweater knitters and advanced knitters. See you then!

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• 9/11, 10/9, 11, 13, 12/11, 1/9 at 11am -1pm, or 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/8, 1/12 at 10AM-12PM

Instructor: Matt (Saturday)/Lyn (tuesday)
Class Description: A basic class to help you start knitting! Learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind-off. Project includes a button hole scarf (one skein project).

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• 10/30/2010, or 11/27/2010 at 4 -6pm

Instructor: Jolene
Class Description: This class will introduce you to crochet. We will be working with worsted weight yarn and hook.

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• 9/18 at 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Instructor: Jolene
Class Description: I have been asked several times to do a class in which you can learn to undo whatever happened that you need to undo. We are going to give it a shot and give you the information so that you can feel more confident with your projects. The class will cover several potential issues and students are free to ask specific ones once we cover the class material. This class will make you smarter for sure.

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• 8/28/2010, 9/25/2010, 10/30/2010, and/or 11/27/2010, at 11am - 1pm

Instructor:Jolene
Class Description: Learn new knitting techniques in a group setting while you make squares for a beautiful afghan. Each month we will choose a new block to work on. This is an excellent way to try out cables and learn how to read patterns. These squares also make an excellent portable project since each square is worked separately and then sewn together to make the afghan.

For Aug class we will be doing a cable square and a lace square. We will discuss what other techniques the class is looking towards and work them in the following months.

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• 9/9, 9/23, 10/14, and 11/11 at 7pm - 9m

Instructor: Kellie
Class Description: This was a strongly requested class so we listened! In this class you will create a top down sweater to your specifications. Kellie is an excellent teacher and has published some beautiful designs.

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• 9/25/2010, 10/16/2010, 11/16/2010 at 3:00pm -5:00pm

Instructor: Libby
Class Description: Described by the Yarn Harlot as her "Favourite Sweater" (seen here on ravelry) this wrap-style sweater from Knitting Pure & Simple combines convenient construction (no seams!) with flattering fit and elegant yarn of your choice to provide you with your new favorite sweater, both to knit and to wear. Requires 1000 - 1300 yards of worsted weight yarn and size 7 and size 8 circular needles. The pattern recommends a gauge of 18 stitches to 4 inches and having your materials and a gauge swatch knit before class will mean everyone can start right in on the fun part!

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• 9/15, 10/6, 10/27, 11/3 at 6:30 - 8:30pm

Instructor: Bonita
Class Description: 100% Recycled Yarn! I couldn’t believe it. A yarn that is machine washable, doesn’t contain wool and looks like wool. Knitting the sample for this class was a great time. The pattern is pretty straight forward and the design kept me entertained but also relaxed my tensions. The finished product is something to be proud of!
Bonita gives out the homework, but we spaced out the sessions so that you can be successful and be able to possibly wear your sweater to the last class!

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• 9/28/2010, 10/12/2010, 10/26/2010, 11/2/2010 at 7-9pm

Instructor: Bonita
Class Description: Have you seen the sample Bonita made for the shop?! She made a perfect example of this sweater in the Shibui Worsted yarn. The sweater has a traditional shape but is a lovely, lightweight feminine cardigan with a lace detail. I could see this as an everyday sweater for sure!

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• 10/23/2010 and 11/13/2010 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Instructor:Kellie
Class Description: When I first saw the Mythos sweater online I knew I had to make it! The construction was interesting and the yarn pictured (Schaefer Yarn Audrey) was so beautiful in the design. It didn’t take long for me to want to make it! I am planning on wearing it in the fall so I wanted a yarn with wool in it. Perfect! I went and grabbed the Wullenstudio tequila colorway and went to town. I am just about finished and the sample will be ready for you to try on soon! Kellie will be teaching this class. The sweater is very interesting as it is knit by doing the two sides (sleeves to center) and then grafting the two pieces together. This is a neat idea and by using the handpainted yarn the pattern works up to almost vertical stripes; making me look better when I wear it!

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• 12/2/2010, 12/16/2010, 12/30, 1/13 at 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Instructor:Bonita
Class Description: The Port Orford Sweater is one that many knitters turn to when they want to knit add classic style sweater to their collection. This sweater is very versatile as it isn’t specific to gender! That is right, men and women look great in it.

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• 10/2 at 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Instructor: Jolene
Class Description: This class will cover the basics of sweater finishing. Bring along a sweater that has been waiting for finishing and learn how to get it done.

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• 9/16/2010, 9/23/2010, 9/30/2010 at 7 -9pm

Instructor: Bonita
Class Description: For the beginning sock knitter - socks are fun to knit and make a great portable project! Using DK weight yarn, learn how to make a heel flap, turn a heel and pick up stitches for the instep and work all the way down to the toe decreases. You will be so happy with your warm feet!

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• 10/2/2010, 10/9/2010, 10/16/2010 at 10:00am -12:00pm

Instructor: Coleen
Class Description:This class will teach you how to work your sock on one long circular needle using the magic loop method for a toe up sock. Try it, it is fun!

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• Late Fall

Instructor: Coleen
Class Description: Coleen would like to take her students to the next level with their toe up socks. She has picked a couple of patterns for this class but we need to get the details all worked out. Stay tuned…

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• 9/22, 9/29 and 10/6 at 10:30am to 12:30pm

Instructor: Lyn
Class Description: Another shawl that grabbed my attention right away and wooed me into casting on before I was really ready to move onto the next project. The sample at the shop is some handspun but this scarf looks beautiful in many fingering weight yarns. This class is great for the beginner lace knitter as it has just a taste of lace and a follow up of st st, with some short rows thrown in there to keep you interested. We ask for this class that you come in with your sts CO as this shawl is knit from the wide section first.

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• 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 at 6 -8pm

Instructor: Libby
Class Description:From her second collection of Whimsical Little Knits comes Ysolda Teague's Damson, a crescent shaped shawl with special details that turn an ordinary ball of sock yarn into a delightful creation, perfectly shaped to rest easily on your shoulders or wrap snugly around your neck. The perfect project for a lace beginner or anyone wishing for a sweet little design to keep their needles warm! Materials include 440 yards of sock/fingering weight yarn (a generous skein is best), size 6 needles, and stitch markers.

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• 9/14, 9/21 at 6:00pm -8:00pm

Instructor:Libby
Class Description: A sweet, textural scarf knit in the delicious Shibui Knits Silk Cloud makes the perfect gift, for a friend or yourself this winter season. Learn techniques for a special cast on then work just 22 rows and your scarf will be finished! Requires just one skein of Shiubi Knits Silk Cloud and size 7 circular needles (and one smaller circular needle size 4 or 5 just for the cast on row).

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• 12/4/2010 at 11:00am – 1:00pm

Instructor: Kellie
Class Description:Kellie has a tried and true entrelac scarf pattern and sample at the shop but she tells me there is an easier way for beginners to learn this stitch! She will be getting you all along on your scarf with the easier way in no time!

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• 9/29/2010, 10/13/2010, 10/27/2010 at 6:00 - 8:00pm

Instructor:Libby
Class Description: new design from Westknits, Flamboyan combines stockinette, garter, ribbing, and simple intarsia patterns to create a unique triangular shawl. Use your favorite sock yarns in two colors -- take the opportunity to combine unusual colors or subtle shades of your favorite to make your own take on this interesting piece. Materials for Flamboyan are 400 yards of color A (divided into two balls) and 440 yards of color B. Don't worry if you have the perfect yarn in a skein of 400 yards -- the shawl can easily shrink or expand by knitting to a shorter or longer length. Knit on size 5 needles.

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• 10/1/2010 at 2:00pm -4:00pm

Instructor: Coleen
Class Description: These stunning mitts will teach you lace and mitt structure. You will be able to keep your hands warm as the weather cools. Come and make these simply elegant mitts with a feminine touch.

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• 10/29, 11/5 at 6 -8pm

Instructor:Libby
Class Description:Specific Pattern and Picture pending permission. In a continuation of last winter’s Mitts Series, we at Cloverhill bring your Fair Isle! Mitts are the perfect canvas to practice this versatile technique, being small enough to work up quickly but with enough stitches to play with a wide variety of designs. We have chosen a pattern with knitted hems as well for a nicely polished finished piece. Supplies: 200 yds of main color, 100 yards of contrast color. Double pointed or long circular needles, size 1.5 (addi size 1) and size 2.

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• TBD

Instructor: Jolene
Class Description: This is a fall class that will happen at a later time. The class will help you to knit some comfy mittens for you and yours.

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• 11/9 and 11/16 at 6 -8pm

Instructor:Libby
Class Description:Starting with the I-cord stem and working "top down" from the crown the Rose Red is the most fun I've had knitting a hat in some time! The lace and cable combo is way fun and addictive -- you will be excitedly marking your progress and anxious to see the next shape emerge! This class is a great intro to lace in the round and chart reading for the adventurous knitter. The pattern includes 3 sizes and the supplies are as follows: 185/220/250 yards of DK weight yarn (we reccomend Shibui Knits Baby Alpaca DK), size 6 needles, and stitch markers.

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• 10/11/2010, 10/18/2010 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Instructor:Coleen
Class Description: Get ready to overload your cute-meter! This little baby jumper has just the cutest details.

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• 10/23/2010, at 11am - 1pm

Instructor:Kellie
Class Description: Drop Spindles are used to take fiber, add twist to it and create beautiful yarns. This class is an excellent opening to spinning. The investment for a drop spindle is far less than a wheel but the skills are very similar. There are so many things you can do with hand spinning, the drop spindle being the most portable option.

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• 9/12 at 2pm – 4:00pm

Instructor: Jolene
Class Description: This class will teach you the basics of handspinning on a wheel. We will cover: the basics of preparing fiber (specifically wool) by hand with handcards and combs; a basic method of drafting and spinning; and the workings of spinning wheels. The class will also cover plying and how to finish yarns. Class participants need no experience with spinning and are not required to bring their own spinning wheels. Class is limited to 4 people.

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• 10/3 at 2:00pm– 4:00pm

Instructor: Jolene
Class Description: This class will cover four different drafting methods to achieve the yarn you want and not the yarn the wheel will let you make. Different fibers will be covered including cotton, silk, alpaca and fine wool. We will discuss how to adjust your wheel to give you consistent results, including diameter control (we will spin very fine thread). Class participants must be able to spin a continuous thread consistently and have a working relationship with their wheel. The class is open to people without spinning wheels but it is strongly suggested that you bring the wheel you are used to. Class is limited to 4 people.

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