Knitting Class Schedule
November, December 2011
January, February 2012
KAW-101 Beginner’s Knitting                        Saturdays: 11:30 – 1:30 p.m.                                                     $120.00        
(four consecutive sessions, no make-up sessions)
  •           November 5, 12, 19, 26
  •        December 3, 10, 17, (Sunday) 18
  •        January 7, 14, 21, 28
  •        February 4, 11, 18, 25
Learn the Continental or American knitting method of your choice. Left handed are welcome. Learn the basics of knitting:  
casting on, the knit and purl stitches, binding off, add a new color and gauge.
Practice 7 different patterns, make a first scarf project and learn how to decorate it with fringes, pom-poms, tassels.
Recommended Text:  Stitch ‘N Bitch by Debbie Stoller


KAW-103 Intermediate Knitting                       Saturdays: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.                                                     $130.00
(four consecutive sessions, no make-up sessions)
  •        November 5, 12, 19, 26
  •      December 3, 10, 17, (Sunday) 18
  •      January 7, 14, 21, 28
  •      February 4, 11, 18, 25
Learn to “give shape” to your knitting by increasing and decreasing; further build upon your basic knitting skills such as
circular and double-pointed needle technique. Learn and practice lace, cable, chevron and more patterns. Make a hat as a
class project.
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ecommended Text:  Stitch ‘N Bitch by Debbie Stoller


KAW-104  Learn to Knit with Your Child         Saturdays: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.                                        Adult: $120.00     Child: $110.00
(four consecutive sessions, no make-up sessions)  
  •           November 5, 12, 19, 26
  •        December 3, 10, 17, (Sunday) 18
  •        January 7, 14, 21, 28
  •        February 4, 11, 18, 25
It is fun to learn together with your child different techniques, such as cast on, knit and purl stitches, bind off, gauge,
understand a stitch pattern.  Make a scarf of your own choice.


KAW-202  Knitting Lace Technique (by appointment only)         Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.                         $75 +
                                                                                                                                                           
($5.00 designer original pattern)
  •        November 11 & 18
  •      December 15 & 22
  •      January 12 & 19
  •      February 16 & 23
In this class you’ll learn how to make knitting lace by creating special increasing (yarn-overs) and make double or single
decreases to keep the number of stitches constant on the row. Learn to read and follow the lace chart.


KAW-204  Finishing Techniques                                 Sundays: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.                               $50 per session
  •           November 13 or 20
  •        December 11 or 18
  •        January 15 or 22
  •        February 12 or 19
Are you finished knitting your project and scared to finish it? If so, this class is for you! You will learn how to put all the
pieces together to perfection, different methods of seaming, how to join a shoulder with a 3-needle bind off or how to
weave stitches fast and easy, so your shoulders look as if they've been knitted together. You'll learn different methods of
buttonholes, and a few other 'fun' finishing techniques and edges. You must bring a finished (as in all knitted) project or
some swatches on which you can practice your new techniques. All participants must know how to knit and purl.
Recommended Text: Stitch 'N Bitch by Debbie Stoller; Knitting on the Edge by Nicky Epstein


KAW-205  Pattern Reading (by appointment only)                        Sundays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.                          $25.00 per session
  •        November 13 or 20
  •      December 11 or 18
  •      January 15 or 22
  •      February 12 or 19
In this class, you’ll learn how to read a pattern by taking one step at a time, learning abbreviations and deciphering a few
basic things, as well as what is meant by gauge (and it’s importance), what materials are really necessary in order to finish
your project and a few other simplified tricks.   All participants must know how to knit and purl.
Recommended Text:  Stitch ‘N Bitch by Debbie Stoller


KAW-220  Knitting with Colors                                                Fridays: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.                               $75.00
  •           November 11 & 18
  •        December 9 & 16
  •        January 13 & 20
  •        February 10 & 17
This class is an introduction to Intarsia, Fair Isle and Swiss Darning or duplicate stitch.  You will learn the basics of each
method as your knit samples.  Learn to chart a motif, calculate yarn amounts and work with bobbins.  You will also focus on
knitting and finishing techniques used in each of the design methods.


KAW-221  Knitting Socks (by appointment only)                          Thursdays: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.                          $65.00
In this class you will learn how to use double pointed needles and take measurements for socks.  Along the way you will
learn the fine technique of shaping a heel and a toe top. By the end you will know how to finish the socks.
Supplies:  Sock or sport weight yarn, set of double pointed needles appropriate to yarn, scissors, stitch holder, yarn needle, pen.
  •        November 10 & 17
  •      December 8 & 15
  •      January 12 & 19
  •      February 9 & 16

KAW-222  Knitting Flip-Flap Mittens                                       Tuesdays: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.                     $65.00 +
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5.00 designer original pattern
  •           November 15 & 22
  •        December 20 & 27
  •        January 17 & 24
  •        February 14 & 21
In this class you will learn how to use double pointed needles and take measurements for mittens. Along the way you will
learn the fine technique of making the thumb and the fingers and shaping the top. By the end you will know how to finish
the mittens.
Supplies: Sock or sport weight yarn, set of double point needles appropriate to yarn, scissors, stitch holder, yarn needle, pen.


KAW-209  Tatyana Mirer Knitting & Crochet Circle               Wednesdays:  6:30 – 8:00 p.m.            $20.00 per person per session
Ongoing every Wednesday and Sunday. The circle is designed to have you work at your own pace on a project of your
choice. Bring your project to the class, you’ll receive assistance and learn different techniques, such as pattern stitches,
increasing and decreasing, repair a knitted fabric and more.  


KAW-106  Zabeth Weiner Knitting Circle                               Mondays:  7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.           $20.00 per person per session
Starting November 7 and ongoing every alternating Mondays:  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bring any project and/or question.  Come and see why she is known nationally as the ‘sweater doctor’.  Keep in mind that it
is not a teaching class but a guidance class.
Please call Knit-A-Way at 718-797-3305 to make an appointment and register
in advance for classes.
Three students minimum per class.
Prepayment is required to confirm registration.
There are no make-up sessions for missed classes.

Private lessons are also available at $50.00 per hour and can be schedule to your
convenience.

(ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)
KNIT-A-WAY
OF BROOKLYN, INC.
398 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
PH: (718)-797-3305 FAX: (718)-797-3431