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Using any yarn imaginable, you can knit a purse, tote, or bag and line it
without a sewing machine or felting. Learn to use fusible adhesives, ready-
made canvas totes, quilting fabrics, and fabric glues to accomplish this.
Examples of zipped, buttoned, snapped, tied and flapped closures will be
displayed. Turn a skein of fancy novelty yarn into an eye-catching purse
you’ll love. You will complete a purse in class. (Small materials fee: $2.00
for adhesives, students will bring their own fabric and knit swatches)
Sleeves from the top down 3 hours
Make sleeves that fit by working them from the shoulder down toward the
wrist. Lorna will cover drop shoulder, modified drop and set-in sleeves,
with more time devoted to set-in sleeves. Seam options including no-sew,
crocheted and picked-up methods will also be covered. These techniques
will enable you to add sleeves to any vest or shell pattern you have. Cover
your arms with customized sleeves!
You can design your own sweater! Really! 6 hours
Using a favorite sweater or sweatshirt from your own closet, you will learn
to choose an appropriate yarn, stitch pattern and gauge. Together we’ll do
the math as you begin your own original designs, which fits you p-e-r-f-e-c-
t-l-y! Due to the hundreds of variables, we will cover circular or flat
designing, drop and modified drop shoulders, crew or V-neck and any
length sleeve.
Design for Baby, Knit for Baby 3 hours
Baby sweaters are ideal: everyone loves them, they’re quick to knit, they
use little yarn, they can serve as a sampler for a larger sweater and there’s
always a baby that could use a sweater! Wouldn’t it be fun to buy just a
couple skeins of yarn and whip up a baby gift in a short time? This class
will present a simple, generic cardigan shape sweater for baby through
toddler size. With this template and your yarn, you will be able to start
knitting in class as well as having many ideas for future projects.
Random? How Do I knit Random?” How to the stripes look
unplanned”! 3 hours
Are you such a perfectionist that it’s hard to use leftovers because you
might run out of a yarn mid-stripe and it won’t match. We can’t change
that “precise personality” but we can make your knitting appear more
random, less structured. Perfectionists welcome! You will learn about
formulas to follow and sequences to use that give you a guide while
allowing your repeat to look like it just happened by chance.
Tips for knitting with hand-dyed yarn 6 hours
Get lots of easy ideas for using had-dyed yarns in ways that will show them
off at their best. Learn how to use simple techniques that give you control
of the beautiful hand-dyed yarns you love. You will see dozens of
garments that show not only pattern stitches that work well for these yarns,
but other ways to show the yarns to their best. The emphasis is on
combining hand-dyed yarns with other accenting yarns and using simple,
easy patterns. The easiest knitting will look so dramatic with these yarns.
Bring a variety of multi-colored yarns, all of similar weight. No homework;
bring several sizes of needles ranging from 6-10.
Button, Button, No One has the Right Button!!! 3 hours
You've hunted far and wide for the perfect button to finish off your
sweater. Everything's too big, small, cheap, expensive, fancy, plain or
wrong color. You have other options! This class gives you the creative
options: knit matching buttons, paint, glue, embroider, crochet, mold,
bake, use unusual items around the house or use supplies from your local
craft store. In this 3 hour class we'll see dozens of unique buttons and do
some hands-on creating. No special painting, embroidery or artistic talent
needed for this class!
Handmade greeting cards for knitters 3 hours
Let the knitting spread into other areas of creativity! This workshop is
hands-on fun using yarns, swatches, buttons, paper, scissors, glue,
rubberstamps and more. You will see dozens of ideas for incorporating
yarn and knitting with gift and greeting cards. Make a gift card to go with
your hand-knit gift using the same yarn. Or start a scrapbook of your knit
projects. You will also get to make several cards to take home. Lorna will
supply all materials except yarn scraps and swatches. (Small materials fee:
$5.00 for paper, glue and other craft embellishments.)
Patchwork Tote Class 3 hours
Using a canvas bag for the lining and foundation, you will make a small
tote. Cover it with knit swatches, bits of old sweaters and buttons, ribbons
and trims and take home a new purse at the end of class!
Cords, ties and Braids 3 hours
In this class you will practice many different types of ties or cords that can
be used for finishing your knit projects, the type needed for hoodies,
waistbands, booties, purse handles, etc. The cords all vary in thickness and
style and serve different purposes for a variety of uses. We'll also show and
discuss the possible variations of each one. The cords presented will be
theses and more: Reinforced I-cord using an I-cord maker, twisted cord
using a kitchen mixer (or a wooden spoon or pencil), Grandma Helen's
Cord taught to Lorna by her Grandma, standard braid and tips on using it,
crochet chain only better, knit chain only better and other unusual cords.
Purse handles 3 hours
Make purse handles using different craft supplies AND learn ways to
stabilize your knit handles. Also learn where to get the unusual materials.
Knitting with Fabric Strips 3 hours
Open a whole new source of knitting yarns by cutting into fabric! Learn
many ways to cut the fabric, join ends and tips on what types of fabrics
work best. Find out what tools are available to make the cutting faster,
easier and more accurate. Then try knitting with different widths of strips.
Practice by making a small pouch or purse in class. See and discuss what
kinds of designs work best with fabric knitting and how to combine it with
other yarns and textures.
Learn to Knit Fairisle 3 hours
First you’ll learn to knit continental style, with the yarn in your left hand.
Then you’ll combine that with the throwing method and carry one yarn in
each hand. The class project is a fairisle hat using 2 colors. Learn the tricks
of how to knit from a chart and carry yarns across the back.
Combining Knitting with Commercial Lace and Trims 3 hours
Anyone who loves fibers and textures of knitting yarns probably also enjoys
the same in commercial laces and trims. Learn different places to use these
trims, how to apply them, where to get them, even how to dye them to
match.
Multi-Media Tote Sampler 6 hours
Take squares of knit, crochet, needlepoint, quilted, embroidered or other
samples and combine them to make a unique sampler tote. Expand your
creativity by embellishing the tote with lace, trims, buttons, bows,
appliqués and ribbons No sewing machine required. Lots of homework
assigned for a 6 hour class; less if done over 12 hours.
Meets In The Middle Top 3 hours
Learn to knit this flattering, chevron top by beginning with 2 triangles the
working until body size is attained. Work side gusset panels and sleeves are
picked up and knit to finish the attractive garment. Learn about yarn gauge
options, custom sizing and combining other yarns, all while making a bear
or doll size “Meets In The Middle” in class.
Two Hearts become One Sachet Pillow 6 hours
Learn to knit the heart pillow from "Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting", but in a
smaller sachet size. The shape begins similar to a mitered square, then
shapes into a heart. The border lace is knit on to join the front and back
together.
Multidirectional Socks 3 hours
Learn to knit these socks featured in "Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting". We
will make the small, baby size in class but the same techniques apply to the
adult version. The leg is knit sideways and the foot is knit downward from
that.
Grandma's Lace Shoulder Shawl 3 hours
Learn to knit this small version of Grandma's Lace Shawl featured in
"Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting". Homework involves knitting a stockinette
triangle. In class, learn to crochet the loopy lace edging and attach beads,
how to follow a lace chart and work the same lace edging as on the large
version.
without a sewing machine or felting. Learn to use fusible adhesives, ready-
made canvas totes, quilting fabrics, and fabric glues to accomplish this.
Examples of zipped, buttoned, snapped, tied and flapped closures will be
displayed. Turn a skein of fancy novelty yarn into an eye-catching purse
you’ll love. You will complete a purse in class. (Small materials fee: $2.00
for adhesives, students will bring their own fabric and knit swatches)
Sleeves from the top down 3 hours
Make sleeves that fit by working them from the shoulder down toward the
wrist. Lorna will cover drop shoulder, modified drop and set-in sleeves,
with more time devoted to set-in sleeves. Seam options including no-sew,
crocheted and picked-up methods will also be covered. These techniques
will enable you to add sleeves to any vest or shell pattern you have. Cover
your arms with customized sleeves!
You can design your own sweater! Really! 6 hours
Using a favorite sweater or sweatshirt from your own closet, you will learn
to choose an appropriate yarn, stitch pattern and gauge. Together we’ll do
the math as you begin your own original designs, which fits you p-e-r-f-e-c-
t-l-y! Due to the hundreds of variables, we will cover circular or flat
designing, drop and modified drop shoulders, crew or V-neck and any
length sleeve.
Design for Baby, Knit for Baby 3 hours
Baby sweaters are ideal: everyone loves them, they’re quick to knit, they
use little yarn, they can serve as a sampler for a larger sweater and there’s
always a baby that could use a sweater! Wouldn’t it be fun to buy just a
couple skeins of yarn and whip up a baby gift in a short time? This class
will present a simple, generic cardigan shape sweater for baby through
toddler size. With this template and your yarn, you will be able to start
knitting in class as well as having many ideas for future projects.
Random? How Do I knit Random?” How to the stripes look
unplanned”! 3 hours
Are you such a perfectionist that it’s hard to use leftovers because you
might run out of a yarn mid-stripe and it won’t match. We can’t change
that “precise personality” but we can make your knitting appear more
random, less structured. Perfectionists welcome! You will learn about
formulas to follow and sequences to use that give you a guide while
allowing your repeat to look like it just happened by chance.
Tips for knitting with hand-dyed yarn 6 hours
Get lots of easy ideas for using had-dyed yarns in ways that will show them
off at their best. Learn how to use simple techniques that give you control
of the beautiful hand-dyed yarns you love. You will see dozens of
garments that show not only pattern stitches that work well for these yarns,
but other ways to show the yarns to their best. The emphasis is on
combining hand-dyed yarns with other accenting yarns and using simple,
easy patterns. The easiest knitting will look so dramatic with these yarns.
Bring a variety of multi-colored yarns, all of similar weight. No homework;
bring several sizes of needles ranging from 6-10.
Button, Button, No One has the Right Button!!! 3 hours
You've hunted far and wide for the perfect button to finish off your
sweater. Everything's too big, small, cheap, expensive, fancy, plain or
wrong color. You have other options! This class gives you the creative
options: knit matching buttons, paint, glue, embroider, crochet, mold,
bake, use unusual items around the house or use supplies from your local
craft store. In this 3 hour class we'll see dozens of unique buttons and do
some hands-on creating. No special painting, embroidery or artistic talent
needed for this class!
Handmade greeting cards for knitters 3 hours
Let the knitting spread into other areas of creativity! This workshop is
hands-on fun using yarns, swatches, buttons, paper, scissors, glue,
rubberstamps and more. You will see dozens of ideas for incorporating
yarn and knitting with gift and greeting cards. Make a gift card to go with
your hand-knit gift using the same yarn. Or start a scrapbook of your knit
projects. You will also get to make several cards to take home. Lorna will
supply all materials except yarn scraps and swatches. (Small materials fee:
$5.00 for paper, glue and other craft embellishments.)
Patchwork Tote Class 3 hours
Using a canvas bag for the lining and foundation, you will make a small
tote. Cover it with knit swatches, bits of old sweaters and buttons, ribbons
and trims and take home a new purse at the end of class!
Cords, ties and Braids 3 hours
In this class you will practice many different types of ties or cords that can
be used for finishing your knit projects, the type needed for hoodies,
waistbands, booties, purse handles, etc. The cords all vary in thickness and
style and serve different purposes for a variety of uses. We'll also show and
discuss the possible variations of each one. The cords presented will be
theses and more: Reinforced I-cord using an I-cord maker, twisted cord
using a kitchen mixer (or a wooden spoon or pencil), Grandma Helen's
Cord taught to Lorna by her Grandma, standard braid and tips on using it,
crochet chain only better, knit chain only better and other unusual cords.
Purse handles 3 hours
Make purse handles using different craft supplies AND learn ways to
stabilize your knit handles. Also learn where to get the unusual materials.
Knitting with Fabric Strips 3 hours
Open a whole new source of knitting yarns by cutting into fabric! Learn
many ways to cut the fabric, join ends and tips on what types of fabrics
work best. Find out what tools are available to make the cutting faster,
easier and more accurate. Then try knitting with different widths of strips.
Practice by making a small pouch or purse in class. See and discuss what
kinds of designs work best with fabric knitting and how to combine it with
other yarns and textures.
Learn to Knit Fairisle 3 hours
First you’ll learn to knit continental style, with the yarn in your left hand.
Then you’ll combine that with the throwing method and carry one yarn in
each hand. The class project is a fairisle hat using 2 colors. Learn the tricks
of how to knit from a chart and carry yarns across the back.
Combining Knitting with Commercial Lace and Trims 3 hours
Anyone who loves fibers and textures of knitting yarns probably also enjoys
the same in commercial laces and trims. Learn different places to use these
trims, how to apply them, where to get them, even how to dye them to
match.
Multi-Media Tote Sampler 6 hours
Take squares of knit, crochet, needlepoint, quilted, embroidered or other
samples and combine them to make a unique sampler tote. Expand your
creativity by embellishing the tote with lace, trims, buttons, bows,
appliqués and ribbons No sewing machine required. Lots of homework
assigned for a 6 hour class; less if done over 12 hours.
Meets In The Middle Top 3 hours
Learn to knit this flattering, chevron top by beginning with 2 triangles the
working until body size is attained. Work side gusset panels and sleeves are
picked up and knit to finish the attractive garment. Learn about yarn gauge
options, custom sizing and combining other yarns, all while making a bear
or doll size “Meets In The Middle” in class.
Two Hearts become One Sachet Pillow 6 hours
Learn to knit the heart pillow from "Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting", but in a
smaller sachet size. The shape begins similar to a mitered square, then
shapes into a heart. The border lace is knit on to join the front and back
together.
Multidirectional Socks 3 hours
Learn to knit these socks featured in "Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting". We
will make the small, baby size in class but the same techniques apply to the
adult version. The leg is knit sideways and the foot is knit downward from
that.
Grandma's Lace Shoulder Shawl 3 hours
Learn to knit this small version of Grandma's Lace Shawl featured in
"Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting". Homework involves knitting a stockinette
triangle. In class, learn to crochet the loopy lace edging and attach beads,
how to follow a lace chart and work the same lace edging as on the large
version.
