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PICK UP STICKS! — AN INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING

Elizabeth Rowen — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:20:32 +0000

Have you been admiring this Fall’s new scarves and hats and the knitters who make them? Are you ready to learn how to take a length of beautiful yarn and turn it into gorgeous knit fabric? This three-session class will teach you how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and bind off. You’ll make your own scarf and/or hat and learn enough about the basics of pattern reading and gauge to dive into a more complicated pattern on your own. A perfect introduction to My First Project, this class is a complete knitting primer that will start you off with perfect technique and lots of inspiration. Class size is limited to allow for lots of individual attention. Suitable for the complete beginner.

Teacher: Janet Lawton
When: Thursdays, September 23rd, 30th and October 7th
Time: 5:30pm – 8pm
Cost: Three sessions, $120

MY FIRST PROJECT

Elizabeth Rowen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:29:25 +0000

You know how to cast on and knit, maybe even purl… and the stack of scarves you’ve made is impressive. You want to learn to make something else, but are a bit fearful of reading a pattern and deciphering all those abbreviations. Embark on a first project of your choosing with Janet’s help. She’ll walk you through the process of understanding gauge and putting your basic skills into action. Will it be a sweater for you or something for a loved one? Let Janet’s patient, expert hand guide you through the satisfying process of creating a project that builds on your knitting skill. Class size is limited to allow for lots of individual attention. Suitable for beginners who feel confident casting on and knitting and more experienced knitters ready to venture beyond scarf knitting.

Teacher: Janet Lawton
When: Saturdays, September 25th , October 2nd and 9th OR October 16th, 23rd, 30th
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: Three sessions, $120

YARN FORWARD — A KNITTING WORKSHOP

Elizabeth Rowen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:28:44 +0000

Are you ready for a more complicated project but need a little guidance and encouragement? Do you find yourself a few skills shy of being able to start that dream knit? Come be inspired by other intermediate and advanced knitters and challenge yourself under the watchful eye of TKGA-certified Master Knitter Lori Lober. Bring your work-in-progress or favorite pattern and Lori will help you improve your technique as you tackle a project at your own pace. Class size is limited to allow for lots of individual attention. Suitable for intermediate and advanced knitters and the very confident advanced beginner.

Teacher: Lori Lober
When: Sundays, September 19th, 26th and October 3rd OR October 10th, 17th and 24th
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Cost: Three sessions, $120

FINISHING SCHOOL

Elizabeth Rowen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:28:13 +0000

Mystified by how all those pieces come together into a finished sweater? Intimidated by the process and looking for a step-by-step breakdown of the steps involved? Blocked about blocking? This one-session lecture introduces everything you need to know to finish your next project confidently, including lots of tips, tricks and resources to give your project a professional look. We’ll cover weaving in ends invisibly, perfect seaming, picking up stitches for smooth collars and button bands/plackets, placing buttons, blocking and fabric care. This is a lecture only but please bring four 5” X 5” stockinette stitch swatches in any smooth, light colored yarn and matching yarn in 14” lengths if you’d like to practice seaming during the demonstration. Suitable for anyone curious about finishing.

Teacher: Lori Lober
When: Thursdays, September 23rd OR October 28th
Time: 5:30 – 8pm
Cost: One session, $45

SOCKS

Elizabeth Rowen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:26:37 +0000

If you’re confident knitting and purling, you’re ready to make your first pair of socks. In this class you’ll master knitting in the round on double pointed needles, “jogless” striping, symmetrical decreasing, short row shaping and kitchener stitch as you create “top down” socks with your favorite colors…one or five! You’ll learn how to adapt a basic formula to confidently use any sock pattern for your next pair and get lots of ideas for customization. Class size is limited to allow for lots of individual attention. Suitable for advanced beginners who confidently knit, purl and decrease.
Fair Warning: sock knitting is addictive.

Teacher: Lori Lober
When: Thursdays, September 30th, October 7th, 14th and 21st
Time: 5:30 – 8pm
Cost: Four sessions, $120

DEBBY WARE WORKSHOPS!

Elizabeth Rowen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:13:17 +0000

DEBBY WARE ONE-OF-A-KIND BABY HAT AND/OR BOOTIES

Elizabeth Rowen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:10:03 +0000

Learn how to create your own one of a kind original hat and/or booties in this all day workshop with well known author and designer Debby Ware.

Unlock the designer in you! Learn to design and create your own ONE OF A KIND baby hat & booties. Lots and lots of simple embellishments techniques are taught that a knitter will use over again in all their knitting projects - not just when they are knitting for babies.

Color selection (not just baby blue and baby pink please!), unusual but easy hat shapes, ribbings, crowns and peaks will be taught along with easy booties that you will enjoy designing. Join Debby for a fun filled workshop.

Supply List
2 Skeins (different colors) DK weight cotton
16″ Circular #4 Needles
1 Pair #4 Straight Needles
4 #4 DPN’s
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

Date: Saturday, October 9th
Time: 10:00-4:00pm
Cost: $120 (light lunch included, yarn included if you sign up by September 9th)

DEBBY WARE BABY SWEATER WORKSHOP

Elizabeth Rowen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:05:30 +0000

Learn how to create your own one of a kind baby cardigan sweater in this all day workshop with well known author and designer Debby Ware.

Debby will show you the many choices you have and the many easy embellishment techniques that you can use to design your own sweater for any baby or toddler you many know. Ruffles, pockets, i‐ cords, perfect pompoms, unusual edgings, duplicate stitching and more will be taught. You will discover you can use these techniques in all your knitting projects ‐ not just for babies!

If you’ve never knit a sweater, learn the basics of sweater construction and more in this wonderful workshop.

Supply List
3 Skeins (3 different colors) DK weight Cotton or Wool (at least 500 yards total)
1 Pair #4 Straight or Circular Needles (24″)
4 #4 DPN’s
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Stitch Holders

Date: Sunday, October 10th
Time: 10:00-4:00pm
Cost: $120 (light lunch included, yarn included if you sign up by September 9th)

Tanglewood Trunk Show Next Weekend!

Elizabeth Rowen — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:02:16 +0000

Inspired by… Robots and Monsters

Elizabeth Rowen — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:50:55 +0000

Here at Knit Culture Studio we’re a big fan of robots and monsters — and we’re not alone! The past few years we’ve seen a lot of creative patterns and designs for these metal and fur beasts. So let’s pick up our hooks and needles and create some new friends.

Top Left: Crobots by Nelly Pailloux has not one, but twenty different robots you can crochet. With this book you can create your own little robot army.

Bottom Left: This adorable little book by Christen Haden has a robot, and several different kinds of monsters to chose from, from cthulhu to zombies.

Top Right: Knitwhit’s latest limited edition kits feature monsters with fuzzy faces. This is Cebu!

Bottom Right: Penelope the Empathetic Monster from Dangercrafts is so cute we feel bad calling her a monster.

For more robot and monster-inspired project ideas, check out our facebook album!