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Spring Classes Are Up, Y'all!
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New life, new ideas, new projects--we've got 'em all, and we've put together a full slate of classes to get you going this season. Ann Weaver is coming for a full day immersion in the colors of Mark Rothko (who said knitters aren't artists?). Bruce Weinstein will take us on a double-knitting adventure. Need a new project? We've got the lovely Lida linen shawl, and an absolutely divine crocheted neckpiece that you have to see to believe. Read on for more inspiration, and to get your spring mojo going with us. We can't wait!
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The Rothko Cowl:
A Day With Ann Weaver
There are a few more places left for this one-of-a-kind color adventure. We'll jump into the mind of two fascinating colorists: Mark Rothko, iconic explorer of the chromatic experience in modern art, and Ann Weaver, who has designed her latest collection around Rothko's color work. We'll start at the Yale Art Gallery, where curatorial staff will discuss Yale's Rothko collection. Then we'll move back to the shop, where we'll lunch (on us!), then Ann will fill us in on her creative process as we make the jump from canvas to KNITTING. Knitters will pick colors for their own color adventure, Ann's Rothko Cowl, and we'll spend the afternoon knitting our masterpieces!
This class is filling up FAST, so we urge you to call us ASAP (203.777.5648) if you'd like to reserve a spot. It'll be a day to remember; won't you join us?
knitting skills needed: basic; comfortable knitting in the round
Sunday, April 10th 10:30-4:30 $135
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Trunk Show!
Minnie & Camilla
We're excited to welcome Brooklyn-based designer Becky Kevelson to the shop for a taste of her spunky handmade goodness! Becky will bring an array of her fun knitter's clutches, in materials from skull pattern brocade to the gorgeous woven leather we've featured above. These pieces are great for knitting, but also make terrific gifts (psssst! Mother's Day is coming!) We'll provide the snacks, and there is no charge for this event--just drop in and feel the love that is Minnie & Camilla!
Saturday, April 16th all day (11:00-5:00) n/c
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Baaaaahhhh!
(Make Your Own Bobble Sheep)
So cute. So lovable. And with Lara's guidance, so easy to make! These adorable softies knit up in a jiffy on bulky yarn. You'll learn a handy provisional cast-on, bobble construction, kitchener stitch, and some good tricks for stuffing your new pal. We're thinking of a flock for the shop--right?
knitting skills needed: basic
Saturdays, April 30th and May 14th 9:00-11:00 $40
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Unfinished Business:
Bring Us Your WIPs!
Don't let your works-in-progress linger any longer! We all have projects that stalled for some reason: we laid them aside and forgot where we left off; we dropped a stitch and can't fix it; we can't remember what size we were working on; we just ran out of steam. It can be SO FRUSTRATING to be stuck! We have set aside a morning to BRING IN YOUR UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Bring in your works-in-progress for troubleshooting and support, and stay as long as you like to work out the kinks. We can't perform miracles, but we can probably tell you where you went astray and what you need to do to get your knitting back on track.
Staffing for the session will depend on enrollment--let us know early, please!
Saturday, April 23rd 9:00-11:00 $15
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Everything Old Is New Again:
Learn To Spin!
Ever wished you could make your own yarn, JUST the way you want it? You can do it! Come take a new look at an old craft here at the shop. We'll provide the wheel, the wool, and the gentle guidance of a master spinner as you learn the rhythm of spinning your own color and texture. We sell a complete array of spinning supplies, and if you love what you learn you can deduct the cost of this class from the cost of any spinning wheel you order from us. Good deal, right?
Sunday, May 1st 10:00-2:30 $65
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Sweet Spring Knits:
Here's a lovely way to jump into spring. Quince & Co.'s signature linen, Sparrow, is a delight to knit with, and
Lida is a simple seasonal triangle with a soft touch. We love the clean lines of the blossom stitch paired with the delicacy of lacy eyelets. Melissa will walk you through all stitch techniques, garter tab cast-on, and how to read a basic knitting chart (though the pattern contains written directions if you prefer). Julia knit a shop sample in a soft teal; come see, and pick the perfect color for
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Lida.
Knitting skills needed: basic
Saturday, May 21st 9:00-11:00 $40
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Crochet Love:
The Kotobuki Cowl
Look what Rachel made! She grabbed a hook, a skein of our beautiful Freia Alpaca Silk Lace, and
this lovely pattern, and when we saw the result we had to share. Now Rachel has agreed to teach a class on this lovely piece for the crocheter who has learned the basics and is ready to take his/her crochet skills to the next level. Rachel will cover working with laceweight yarn, foundation single crochet (FSC), and working with a large number of stitches to get students started on their own spring masterpiece.
skills needed: Crocheters in this intermediate class should be comfortable with basic stitching (sc, dc, slip stitch), and with working in the round.
Sunday, May 22nd 10:00-12:00 $40
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Double Knitting With a Genius:
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Oh, Bruce, is there anything you can't do?
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Double knitting is a unique method of making a fabric with no "wrong" side and a built-in reversible color pattern. It's kind of a knitting miracle, and who better to bring it to you than Bruce Weinstein, our favorite visiting professor?
Bruce will pack two class sessions with everything you need to know to work his
Double Knit, Double Knot Scarf: effective color choices, the perfect cast-on, chart reading, troubleshooting mistakes, and taming your edges. And your class fee will include a hardcover copy of Bruce's book,
Boyfriend Sweaters, in your class fee--ready to be author-signed!
Skills needed: This is an intermediate level technique, but you need only be comfortable with the long-tail cast and basic knit and purl stitches to join this class
Saturdays, June 4th and 18th 9:00-11:00 $95
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Learn To Knit
(It's Time!)
We think everyone should know how to knit--and we are ALWAYS right, just ask our kids:) Come learn the basics in a relaxed environment, among friends. Your first week will cover casting on stitches and knitting, then you'll return for a second week to cover the purl stitch and binding off. You'll get a good start on a scarf--and you'll be a KNITTER!
Saturdays, April 9th and 16th 9:30-11:00 $40
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Learn To Crochet
Are you a knitter looking to expand your skills? Or maybe you saw a crochet piece that you loved and wanted to duplicate? Well, we're looking for YOU. Join Rachel for a friendly introduction to crochet basics, including choosing your hook, simple chaining, and single crochet. The square you'll start can be a coaster, an oven mitt, a . . . you decide!
Saturday, May 7th 9:00-11:00 $25
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SAVE THE DATE!
Shop Hop 2016
Thursday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 26th
The adventure begins soon: that weekend of travel, shopping, prizes, and ADVENTURE that we call Shop Hop. A mere $5 buys you a passport to the weekend, complete with map, descriptions of (all twelve!) participating shops, and directions to each. Get your passport stamped at each shop to be eligible for daily door prozes and for the Shop Hop Grand Prize, a yarn bonanza including a $50 gift certificate to
every
participating shop. Visit one shop, or make a weekend of it and travel to all of 'em, from CT to VT. You choose, and you can be sure that we'll all have the welcome mat out for you. Shop Hop is our favorite weekend of the year--so many knitters! So many smiles!--and we hope we'll see you this June for SHOP HOP 2016.
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The Fine Print
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- for the sake of our teachers and their preparation, we require pre-registration for all classes. A few classes may have last-minute space available--call first to confirm!
- many classes require "basic knitting skills." By these we mean comfort knitting, purling, casting on, and binding off.
- all classes require payment in full at the time of registration.
- if we cancel a class, we give you store credit.
- if you cancel your registration with 72 hours notice, we give you store credit.
- late cancellations are not refundable.
- we ask that you purchase all class-related fiber from Knit New Haven.
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Knit New Haven
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New Haven CT 06510 | 203.777.5648|
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