Knitting,Crochet, or Spinning Lessons
We offer lessons for you alone or for you and a friend. Lessons are customized to fit your needs. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced knitter, if there is something that you would like to learn, we would like to teach you. Stop in or call the store to arrange your lesson. Private lessons for one person are $20 an hour. For 2 or more are $10 an hour per person.

Basic Crochet and More

In this class we will cover some of the basic elements of crochet, starting with the chain stitch and moving on into double crochet.   With these two basic techniques we will begin a scarf using any of our wonderful and fun sock yarns and a G hook.  This beginning project would make a fabulous Christmas gift and is good introduction to Crochet Techniques.

Date: October 9, 2010
Time:  2:30 to 4:30
Instructor: Debra Hogan
Cost: $20.00

Supplies: Beginning Crochet Book, Size G Crochet Hook, Any sock yarn. (Multicolors work out well)

Spinning with a Hand Spindle

Spinning with a hand spindle is fun, portable and inexpensive! This class will explore types of spindles and practice appropriate spinning techniques with several kinds of fiber. No previous experience necessary. Bring a sense of humor and a hand spindle if you have one. Spindles will be available for use during class. 10% discount at Serendipity for spinning materials purchased on the day of class.

Date: October 30, 2010
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Janet YInger
Cost: $20 plus a $2.00 materials fee to cover handout and fibers

"Janet Yinger started spinning in 1990, while raising sheep in Ohio. She loves helping new spinners and learning from more advances ones. She lives in Buena Vista with 4 spinning wheels, lots of spindles and one husband."

Beginning Lace:  Lace Cowl  / Neck warmer

Learn lace knitting in a friendly and relaxed environment!

Requirements: Reasonable knitting skills
Supplies:
-One skein of fingering or sport weight yarn, yarn that would typically take a size 3 or 4 needle.
- If you are a Magic Loop knitter:  A circular needle (32 to 40”) in a size TWO sizes up from the recommended needle size for your chosen yarn.  OR A 16” circular needle in a size TWO sizes up from the recommended needle size for your chosen yarn. (Note: If you are a “tight” knitter, you may want to go up THREE sizes from the recommended needle size for your chosen yarn.)
- Stitch markers
- Scrap yarn if you want to practice first (Left-over sock yarn works well)
- Color pencils

Dates & Times: Sunday, September 26, 2010 – 1-3pm
Cost: $20
Instructor: Laura Deer

"My grandmother Anne taught me how to knit when I was five by putting a ball of purple yarn in a small purple / white yogurt cup and cutting a hole in the lid.  (My knitting needles were purple as well.) "

Miniature Toe-Up Socks

- Judy's Magic Cast-on (JMCO)
- Slip Stitch or Hybrid Heel
- Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO)

Materials - spare sock yarn, your favorite sock needles and your knit-kit (scissors etc.)
Note: the goal isn't necessarily to "finish" a sock in 2 hours but instead is to learn the techniques

Saturday October 26, 1-3 pm
Instructor: Laura Deer

Lace Shawl
Saturday Morning Knit-Along, October 2, 10 am - noon
Download "Spring Leave"s pattern from Ravelry
Rectangular Lace shawl that can be made out of fingering, lace or any other weight yarn desired (read pattern notes on sizing)

Knit Your First Sweater

The key to a sweater that you love to wear is that it fits, it’s comfortable and the yarn just makes you smile. That’s the sweater that you will knit for your very first sweater. You will be choosing yarn between a dk and worsted weight to knit either a crew neck, v-neck, or cardigan sweater. Each of the sweaters will be knit in pieces (back, front, sleeves). You will learn how to read a pattern and how to finish a sweater.

Class 1: Reading a pattern, choosing your yarn, beginning to knit. Homework: Knit the back up to armholes. If you can, knit the front to match.

Class 2:  Reading a pattern. Armhole decreases, keeping armhole and neck decreases straight. Troubleshooting. Homework: Finish back and front(s) and sleeves.

Class 3: Troubleshooting. Finishing. Sew pieces together- three needle bindoff and mattress stitch. How to pick up and finish necklines. Blocking your sweater.

Prerequisite skills: You must be able to cast on, knit and purl.

Supplies: You will purchase supplies after discussing patterns and needs at the first class. You will be purchasing yarn, needles and Ann Budd’s The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns, ($24.95)

Dates: September 19,  October 10 and October 31st, 2:30-5 pm
Cost: $75
Instructor: Robin Ziperman

From the Beginning…Learn to knit

This class is for never-evers or for those who knit a long time ago and need a refresher. You will learn to cast on stitches, how to knit and purl, and how to end or bind off your knitted project.

Class 1: Cast on with a long tail cast on, learn the knit stitch, continental style. Homework will be knitting a scarf.

Class 2: Learn to bind off  by binding off your scarf. Begin your second project. Review of casting on. Add the Purl stitch. Learn some patterns with knit and purl. Choose to knit a second scarf or a simple hat.

Supplies: For this class you will need:
-a set of needles (size 8 or 9). Choose either straight needles or 24” circulars
-and some yarn, choose a worsted weight, stay with bright or light colors.

Dates, Times: Sunday, September 19 and October 10, 12noon – 2 pm
Cost: $40
Instructor: Robin Ziperman

Just the Basics

The basics of knitting include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off. With those three skills, you can knit just about anything. In this 2 hour session, you will learn to knit, continental style. Your goal will be to knit a soft, lovely scarf.

Prerequisite skills: Enthusiasm for learning to knit!

Supplies:
- Needles, size 7 or 8 for worsted, size 10 for chunky, straight or 24” circular
- Yarn: worsted or chunky weight, yardage will depend on width and length. Consult with staff at Serendipity. Choose bright or light colors.

Dates: October 31st, 12 noon – 2 pm
Cost: $20
Instructor: Robin Ziperman