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You did it. You got the knitting done, you got the gifts given, you're outside of another holiday and (almost!) another year. It's time to take a deep breath, and remember the most important person in the knitting universe: YOU! this is the time to cast on for that special project you've had your eye on all year. It's the time to reward yourself with a little care and attention. It's a GREAT time to take a class here at the shop. Learning is growing, and so is a new year. Read on for more inspiration, and to get your new year going with us. We can't wait!
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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, January 7th and 14th 9:30-11:00 $40
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Gotta Love a Good Hat:
Sweet Norwegian Baby Cap
Babies are the BEST reason to knit--and this has to be the sweetest baby hat around! Lara will use this free Ravelry pattern to teach you everything you need to know to make her favorite cap. Two class sessions will allow students to master knitting in the round, knitting stripes, shaping techniques, and you'll finish with I-cord ties that will keep that hat where it belongs: on your favorite baby!
knitting skills needed: basic
Sundays, January 15th and February 19th 10:00-12:00 $50
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Your First Sweater:
Hey! We're talking to YOU, knitter! You, the one who can knit and purl, but you've never tried a sweater because it must be too hard, too complicated, and way beyond you? Well we have news for you: YOU CAN DO IT. And Jeannie Drury is here to show you how. Lotte is a classic raglan cardigan, with sweet details and a slightly vintage appeal. It's knit in a an aran/bulky weight yarn, so you'll have plenty of options in the shop and your sweater will knit up in a jiffy. Along the way, you'll pick up all the skills a sweater-knitter needs: stretchy cast-on; no-seam raglan decreasing, perfect buttonholes, picking up stitches around the neck and front for trim and button bands; perfect seaming techniques for sleeves. Jeannie will take plenty of time over three class sessions for every knitter to find his/her comfort zone, and you'll leave the class with your own winter MASTERPIECE.
knitting skills needed: basic
Sundays, Jan. 22nd and 29th, Feb. 12th 10:00-1:00 $125
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Short Row Magic With Lara!
photo credit: techknitting
This one-day workshop will take the mystery (and the fear!) out of a common knitter's tool. Short rows add shaping to your knitting: for curved hems, for socks, for bust darts, for shoulders . . . the list goes on and on. Lara will cover three methods of completing short rows--traditional, German, and Japanese--so you can find the method that works best in your knitting.
knitting skills needed: basic
Saturday, January 21st 9:00-11:00 $40
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Constructing Cables:
Jared Flood's Traveler is a cozy cowl that is perfect for building your cable savvy. Chloe will teach you how to read a cable chart, use a cable needle, and together you'll master this ever-so-useful element of a knitter's toolkit. Knit in beautiful Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, Traveler is a gorgeous accessory that can be worn indoors with a sweater or as winter outerwear. And your friends--they'll be AMAZED at what you can do!
knitting skills required: basic; it's helpful to have experience knitting in the round
Saturday, January 28th 9:00-11:00 $40
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Surefire STEEKING With Ann Weaver
(note: this class is rescheduled from earlier this fall--we're so happy Ann is back!)
Eyeing colorwork cardigan patterns? Tired of working purl rows on stockinette cardigans? Afraid to cut your knitting? Overcome your fear with NO RISK!
In this workshop, we'll steek (cut) old or thrifted sweaters (bring your own or purchase one from Ann's collection). You don't have to knit anything in preparation! You'll work through all the steps of steeking a sweater and you'll be ready--and excited!--to steek your own work.
We'll learn to work both crocheted and hand-sewn steeks on our sweaters. Ann will demonstrate and provide examples of both methods and discuss the pros and cons of each. You'll leave the workshop with a booklet of photo tutorials for all the techniques discussed.
What we'll cover:
-How to crochet a steek (no crochet experience necessary!)
-How to hand sew a steek
-How to cut a steek
-How to pick up stitches for a buttonband
-How to knit a buttonband
-How to make other modifications, such as shortening the body, changing the sleeve length, or changing the collar
-How to add ribbon facing to cover your steek
This is an all-day class, and includes a one hour break. We'll be working up an appetite--class fee includes lunch!
knitting skills needed: basic
Sunday, February 5th 10:00-5:00 $140
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Not Your Granny's Square:
Modern Granny Squares with Rachel
If "granny squares" conjure up images of shag carpets and itchy blankets, it's time to take Rachel's Modern Granny Squares class! Using self-striping Stonehedge Crazy yarn, you'll learn how to "granny" from set-up to seaming. One skein of Crazy makes a cool square to cover a 20"x20" pillow, or join lots of squares together to make a cozy throw. It's up to you!
crochet skills needed: basic; experience working in the round helpful but not necessary
Saturday, February 4th 9:00 - 11:00 $40
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Learn To Spin
Ever wish you could make your own yarn, just the way you want it? If you've ever thought you might like to try spinning on a spinning wheel, we urge you to sign up for this weekend workshop. We provide the wheel and starter fiber; you spend a relaxed morning learning and practicing with a professional. And remember, your class fee can be applied to the purchase of any spinning wheel from Knit New Haven--so give it a try!
Sunday, January 8th 10:00-2:00 $65
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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|
knitnewhaven@att.net
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