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Spring 2013 Class Schedule

Shoulder Wrap (2 Sessions)- $25- Plus Materials
Learn provisional cast on, kitchener stitch and short rows while making this wonderful summer cover up. Made in cotton it is great for cool summer evenings or air-conditioned offices.
Saturday’s  12:00-1:30 6/1, 6/15

Zuzu Petals (1 Session) – $20 Plus Materialss
In the style of a shawlette without the fuss of trying to keep it around your neck! This easy to wear cowl is designed to mimic the look of a shawl casually draped as a scarf. Learn the tricks of beginning lace to make this fantastic cowl. Students should arrive to class with section one of the pattern completed.
Saturday 6/29 12:00-1:3

Needle Felting (1 Session) $40- Materials Included
Embellish your knitting or even just your clothing with this very cool technique. You will learn the basics of needle felted embellishment. Bring an item to embellish or stop in for a free EKW felted purse pattern.
Saturday 5/18 11:00- 1:00
Thursday 6/20 11:00 – 1:00

My First Crochet Sweater  (3 Sessions) – $35- Plus Materials
If you have mastered chaining, single crochet and double crochet you are ready for this perfect summer sweater. Constructed from the top down this cardigan can be customized as you go and does not need any seaming.
Friday’s 6/7, 6/14, 6/21  2:00-3:30 – Just added
Saturday’s 6/15, 6/22, 7/29 2:00-3:30

Drapey Cardi (2 Sessions) $30 Plus Materials
Let the teacher help you customize this airy summer cardi, made in linen available in a lovely range of colors.
Thursday’s 6/6, 6/20 2:00-3:30
Saturday’s 6/2, 6/16 10:00-11:30

Classic Elite Sweater Knit-A-Long (5 Sessions) Free with purchase of materials
Join this knit-a-long and be entered to win a Classic Elite gift basket. We will work for five weeks in June to complete this lovely top down cardigan or pullover. While there is no fee for the class registration is required.
Friday’s 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28  11:30-12:30
Saturday’s 6/1, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29  10:00 – 11:30

Skill building Class List
Classes below can be scheduled as an individual or small class, call to set up a class.

Felted Clutch (2 Sessions) $30-  plus materials
Learn to knit in the round, and three needle bind off.  Watch the magic of felting to make this fantastic one skein clutch.

Potato Chip (1 Session) $20 – plus materials
The perfect second project, this lovely little scarf will teach you beginning short-rows with a fun ruffly result.

Shoulder Wrap (1 Session) $20 – plus materials
Want a garment but not ready for a sweater yet? Learn to knit in the round and make this trendy wrap.

Chinook Scarf (1 session)   $20 – plus materials
Perfect first lace project you will also learn how to do an I cord edging. A great project for advanced beginners.

Wing Span (2 Sessions) $30 – plus materials
Step up your short row techniques with this dazzling shaw made with one skein of long color change sock yarn.

Baby Hat (2 Sessions) $30 – plus materials
Learn to knit in the round on two circular needles, eliminating the need for double pointed needles. Also learn basic color work to create this adorable baby hat.

Cabled Capelette (3 sessions) $40 – plus materials
This lovely alpaca caplet will fit any size. The gentle cables and ribbed top looks good on everyone. Learn cables as well as provisional cast-on and Kitchener.

Mittens or Fingerless two at a time on circular needles (3 sessions) $40 – plus materials
Learn to make these quick knit mitts two at a time. This invaluable technique can be applied to socks, sleeves and hats.

Socks two at a time on circular needles (4 sessions) $55 – plus materials
Learn to make two socks at a time from the cuff down. Skills include short row heel and the kitchener stitch. This invaluable technique can be applied to mitten, sleeves and hats.

Color work Hat  (2 Sessions) $30 – plus materials.
Learn to knit in the round on two needles, and stranded color work technique.

Cabled Boot Cuffs (1 Session) $20 – plus materials
Tuck these little cuffs in your boots and be stylish and warm. This class will teach you basic cables, the pattern is written and charted, a perfect way to learn to read a very basic chart. These will make a great holiday gift!

My First sweater (4 sessions)   $55 – plus materials
This sweater looks great on everyone- choose from a wide range of sizes from x-small to xx-large. A perfect first sweater because there are no seams to sew together. and it looks impressive with a long color change yarn.

Drop Spindle Basics (1 Session) $15 – plus materials
Bring your drop spindle or get a custom EKW one and learn the basics of spinning. Choose from a lovely range of colors and learn everything you need to get started making your own custom yarns.

Intro To Knitting: (2 Sessions) $35 – plus materials
Learn the basics of knitting including cast on, knit and bind off. Students make a garter-stitch scarf or a felted bag. Call or come in to arrange a lesson.

Knitting Basics: (2 Sessions) $35  – plus materials
Further your knitting skills by learning to purl, increase and decrease. This is a great refresher class. Call or come in to arrange a lesson

Make-a-class
Do you have a project you want to knit but are unsure how to get started or finish it? Call or come in and we will arrange a class for you.


KNIT-TOGETHER

Join us for our third store wide Knit-together. The theme for the summer is stained glass. Come in and see the three project that are inspired by stained glass.  Wednesday nights 5-9 and Sunday afternoons 12-4 May through August Keep up with everyone’s progress on our website and Ravelry group.

 

Elgin Knit Works
8 Douglas Ave
Elgin IL 60120
847-627-4700
shop@elginknitworks.com

Store Hours

Sunday 10:00-4:00
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00- 6:00
Wednesday 1:00- 9:00
Thursday 10:00- 6:00
Friday 10:00- 6:00
Saturday 10:00- 4:00

Closed Mother's Day

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