Cafe. Yarn. Friends
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Beginner Knitting |
Knitting Project Class -- Tackle something new with guidance!Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, & October 6; 7:00-9:00pm This 5 week session (10 hours total) will guide you through your own knitting project, whether you're a new knitter tackling your first sweater, or an experienced knitter tackling a challenge. Come prepared with at least one choice of what you would like to tackle and we'll help you with yarn choices, and teach you all the skills you need to create it, from understanding the instructions and checking your gauge to casting on and off and putting it together. Students will receive a 15% discount for project class yarn purchases. Skills required: Suitable for all levels of knitters. Cost - $130.00*** (no make up sessions will be scheduled) NOTE: please check your calendars, this course will not be pro-rated for late starts and make-up classes are not available. |
Reading Knitting PatternsSaturday, October 16; 1:00-3:00pm This 2 hour session will help illuminate the mysteries of the knitting pattern. We'll focus on helping you translate written instructions and charts into something you can actually do with yarn and needles. Topics covered will include common abbreviations, reading charts, frequently-used conventions and shortcuts. We'll also discuss how to analyze a pattern to learn more about the garment before you start knitting it. And last but not least, we'll discuss common pitfalls when working a pattern and how to avoid them. Cost - $29.00*** |
Baby, Baby |
Bootie BootcampSaturday, October 9; 1:00-3:00pm Knit an adorable pair of baby booties! An ideal project for newer knitters looking to advance from scarves. Learn some increases, some decreases, and build your pattern reading skills. An excellent quickie baby gift, too Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off, Cost - $35.00***
Class materials included: Yarn, & pattern! |
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Colour-Your-Own-Story Baby Blanket (mitred square)Saturday, October 9; 10:00am-12:00pm A fun project for new knitters who are looking to expand beyond scarves. This class shows you how to make a one-of-a-kind baby blanket for a special baby in your life. And along the way you'll learn how to increase, how to make stripes and work with multiple colours, and how to work flat knitting on circular needles. We'll also demonstrate key finishing skills like weaving in ends. Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off, Cost - $29.00***
Class materials included: pattern! |
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Socks |
Knit Socks 101Sundays, October 10 & 17; 2:00-4:00pm In this two session class: be introduced into the addictive and wonderful world of sock knitting! You will learn the finer points of sock anatomy and create a small trainer sock to ensure you have the techniques down pat, and then you will learn to create a custom sock built perfectly to your specifications to keep your toes warm on these chilly winter days. Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off, experience knitting in the round is recommended Cost - $59.00*** |
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Socks 102Saturday, October 2; 1:00-3:00pm Now that you've knitted a few socks, it's time to expand your skills a bit. We'll cover a number of sock-related topics: different types of heel turns and different types of toe shapings, and how you can use them to improve the fit of yours. Learn about the differences between toe-up and top-down, and how to convert between the two. Try magic loop, working on two circular needles, and knitting two socks at once. And we'll talk about designing your own patterned socks, and how to apply pattern stitches to plain socks and of course we'll share pointers on common mistakes and trouble spots in sock knitting, and how to avoid them. (Gusset holes, anyone?) Skills required: comfortable knitting socks Cost - $29.00*** |
Design Your Own SocksSaturday, November 6; 1:00 - 3:00pm Liberate yourself from pattern books! Learn how to create a top-down or toe-up sock pattern for any yarn, and for any foot, and how to make your own design customizations like pattern stitches and colourwork. Skill Level: comfortable knitting socks Cost - $29.00*** |
Sock OptionsSaturday, November 6; 10:00am-12:00pm There are 3 different ways to knit socks: on double-pointed needles, with magic loop or with two circulars; you can also go toe-up or top-down. This class shows you how to use all three needle types - and lets you practice to figure out which you prefer. And we show you how to work a pattern written for one needle type on another. We'll also explain the top-down vs. toe-up constructions, discuss pros and cons of each, and provide expert socky tips & techniques, no matter which way you like to go! Skills required:Suitable for knitters who have knitted a sock or two, and want to expand their skills Cost - $29.00*** |
ADVANCED SOCKS--one inside the other? whaaaat?!?Wednesday, October 27; 7:00-9:00pm Suffering from second sock syndrome? Bored with your usual way of knitting socks? Looking for a trick to amaze your friends? Kate will show you how to knit two socks AT THE SAME TIME on the same needles - ONE INSIDE THE OTHER!! For sock knitters seeking a fun challenge! The sock knitter's Mount Everest? Skills required: must be a proficient sock knitter Cost - $29.00*** |
Techniques |
Colourwork 101Saturday, October 2; 10:00am-12:00pm You've mastered stripes, and now you're ready for something a bit more sophisticated. This 2 hour session will teach you all the skills you need to tackle colourwork, both Fair Isle and Intarsia. We'll explain the difference between the two, and how to work them both. We'll teach you how to read and interpret the patterns and charts, and share tips and techniques for working with more than one colour at a time - including the magic of 2-handed stranding. Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** |
EntrelacSundays, September 19 & 26; 2:00-4:00pm Another great new technique to add to your repertoire! In this two session class (4 hours total) we will get you up to speed with this a fun and impressive looking technique for those looking to take up another knitterly skill. Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $49.00*** |
Introduction to LaceWednesdays, October 13 & 20; 7:00-9:00pm Yarn overs, symmetrical decreases, and lifelines..oh my...This introduction to lace will get you started on a straightforward lace pattern to build up confidence and get you ready to tackle something more complicated if you are so inclined! This two session (4 hours total) class will teach you the basics of lace knitting and interpreting the patterns ---both written and chart instructions--- and will get you cast on for your first shawl. The second session will focus on expanding your skills as you work the shawl project with discussions on blocking and key tricks for ensuring your success. Skills required: Knit, purl, increasing and decreasing. Cost - $49.00*** includes Modest Lace Shawl Pattern |
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Lizard Ridge BootcampSaturday, September 18; 1:00-3:00pm Looking for a great summer, block by block project? Enchanted by Noro? Intrigued or intimidated by the pattern for this stunningly beautiful, innovative afghan project? Learn all the techniques you need to tackle it in one 2-hour session. Master the ever popular Lizard Ridge blanket adding a great new technique to your repertoire! This is a fun and impressive looking project for those looking to take a step up in their skills or just looking for a new pattern to play with! Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** |
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Specialty |
Photography for Knitters |
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Saturday, November 6, 10:30-12:30pm Knitters have a great range of photographic subjects available; from stash, to WIPs, to FOs, to the tools of our trade. Learn how to improve your photographic skills by using light, perspective, and composition. We'll spend the first hour talking about concepts and looking at examples. Then, use your camera to experiment and play while learning hands-on how to improve your work. Cost - $45.00*** |
Math For KnittersSaturday, September 18; 10:00am-12:00pm In this 2 hour workshop class you will learn everything you need to know to figure out all those tricky math problems you encounter in your knitting. We'll cover such problem areas as calculating and adjusting for gauge, challenging instructions like "Increase 12 sts evenly distributed across the row", and how to make adjustments in patterns like adding waist shaping, or lengthening sleeves. Suitable for newer and experienced knitters - it's all about conquering your fear of the numbers and making you a more powerful knitter! Cost - $29.00*** |
Size & Fit - Figuring It OutSaturday, October 16; 10:00am-12:00pm Learn Why You Should Never Just Knit The Medium...The biggest problem from many knitters when choosing a pattern is knowing which size to make. This class will show you how to decide - and set you well along the way to a successful and flattering sweater project. We explain how to read sizing tables and schematics. We'll show you how to measure yourself. And most importantly, we'll explain garment fit, including demystifying terms like "negative ease". Skills required: intermediate knitting Cost - $29.00*** |
Painless FinishingSaturday, September 25; 10:00am-12:00pm You've completed the knitting for your project, but too intimidated to finish it up? This 2 hour session will teach you everything you need to know to quickly and easily finish up and assemble your knitting projects. We'll cover seaming of all kinds, picking up stitches, weaving in ends and buttonholes -- and provide clever tips and techniques for reducing the finishing work, or at least to make it more fun. Bring in your projects in need of finishing and learn the techniques to make your seams look seamless! Or if you just want to learn the techniques ...Bring in a few swatches to learn basics instead! Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** |
WTF!?! What's The Fault-- Your Fixing Mistakes GuideSaturday, September 25; 1:00-3:00pm Oh no! Something’s wrong with your knitting? What’s the fault?! This 2 hour session will teach you how to spot and fix mistakes in your knitting, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned knitter. We will share tips for safely ripping out stitches and rows, for fixing mistakes without ripping out, and for deciding when you don’t need to bother fixing at all. Participants are encouraged to bring their "mistakes" with! Cost - $29.00*** |
Crochet For KnittersSunday, October 3; 2:00-4:00pm Crochet is an incredibly useful skill for the knitter. This 2 hour session teaches you how to bring the power of the crochet hook to your knitting -- to pick up dropped stitches and fix mistakes, for painless seaming, for creating decorative edgings and joins, and for the mysterious and wonderful provisional cast-on. Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off Cost - $29.00*** |
If you have a class request please continue to send us an email at thepurplepurl@gmail.com with "Class Request" in the subject line and we will try to accommodate your ideas and schedules. Let us know if evenings or weekends are best for you.
Thank you so much for your interest and support! We look forward to stitching with you!
Happy Stitching!
Jennifer & Miko
*** Class fees are to be paid in full at time of registration,
either in person or with a credit card over the phone.
Please check your schedule carefully, classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Make-up classes are not available.
All fees include applicable tax.
