| Knitting Class Schedule Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct 2010 |
| KAW-101 Beginner’s Knitting Saturdays: 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. $120.00 (four consecutive sessions, no make-up sessions) □ July 10, 17, 24, 31 □ August 14, 21, 28 & September 4 □ September 11, 18, 25 & October 2 □ October 9, 16, 23, 30 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) □ July 10, 17, 24, 31 □ August 14, 21, 28 & September 4 □ September 11, 18, 25 & October 2 □ October 9, 16, 23, 30 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. Recommended 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) 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. □ July 10, 17, 24, 31 □ August 14, 21, 28 & September 4 □ September 11, 18, 25 & October 2 □ October 9, 16, 23, 30 KAW-202 Knitting Lace Technique (by appointment only) Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $75 + ($5.00 designer original pattern) □ July 22 & 29 □ August 26 & September 2 □ September 23 & 30 □ October 21 & 28 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 □ July 11 or 18 □ August 15 or 22 □ September 19 or 26 □ October 17 or 24 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 □ July 11 or 18 □ August 15 or 22 □ September 19 or 26 □ October 17 or 24 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 per session □ August 20 & 27 □ September 3 & 10 □ October 8 & 15 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 per session □ July 8 & 15 □ August 12 & 19 □ September 16 & 23 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. KAW-222 Knitting Flip-Flap Mittens Fridays: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. $65.00 + $5.00 designer original pattern □ July 20 & 27 □ August 17 & 24 □ September 14 & 21 □ October 19 & 26 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 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. Keep in mind that it is not a teaching class, but a guidance class. KAW-106 Zabeth Weiner Knitting Circle Mondays: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $20.00 per session Starting March 1 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) |
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