Friday Afternoon
Woven Prayer Flags: “Woven Voices ~ Messages from the Heart”
Designed and created by Sarah D. Haskell
This make it and take it class is open Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and Sunday, is for all ages, and is FREE with your admission. It requires no knitting, crochet or weaving experience. This is an interactive global art project inspired by Tibetan prayer flags, Shinto paper prayers and messages, and the Buddhist concept of impermanence. This is a great way to use yarn stash and create a flag with a global message or personal message. Make one, 2 or 3, give them as gifts or hang them in a garden, park or in your home. This is an open classroom format in the prefunction area. There is no reservation or registration necessary. The intention is to help spread positive energy and thoughts. We have been given kind permission to share this art project by Sarah D. Haskell.
Project blog: http://www.wovenvoices.blogspot.com.
Gallery: http://flickr.com/photos/wovenvoices
Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and Sunday. This class will be led by Kate Silberberg, Bonnie Reese, Deb Jacknin, Julie Stunden and other local fiber artists.
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Warm Up America and Knit the Bridge Lounge
Spend a little time or a lot of time just hanging out with your friends knitting or crocheting a square for the Warm Up America Foundation or pieces for the Knit the Bridge project: www.knitthebridge.wordpress.com. Instructors from Pat Catan’s and the Fiber Arts Guild will be on hand to assist you. Pat Catan’s and many of our other sponsors will provide yarn for your use, please plan to bring your own needles. The squares for Warm Up America, knitted or crocheted, are assembled and distributed to families in need. The knitted and crocheted panels, after being used for the Knit the Bridge project, will be disassembled, and given to local shelters. Make a 7 x 9 inch square, or a size for the panels to be used for the bridge, learn a new stitch, and spend some time socializing while you do some charity work. You can specify which project your panel or piece will go to. No registration necessary. Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and Sunday.
See Friday evening: special Knit the Bridge Gathering.
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TAPAS with Candace Eisner Strick
2:00 – 5:00 PM
$50.00
Start your weekend off with some Tapas! Sample a little bit of the best knitting has to offer: try one fabulous cast-on that gives you instant k1, p1 set-up for ribbing, one unusual bind-off that requires no passing of stitches, one unusually beautiful stitch pattern, how to pick up perfectly, yarn-over increases that slant in both directions, a perfectly painless beginning for a circular shawl, a picot bind-off, and a few more delicious little tastes. This class is best suited for an intermediate knitter. Registration necessary, class size limited to 30.
Supplies Needed: About 2 ounces of worsted weight yarn (smooth and light colored) and appropriately sized needles; one set dps in same size.
Homework: With worsted weight yarn, knit 2 swatches in stockinette stitch about 4″ wide and 2″ long. Keep both on stitch holders and attached yarn.
Materials Fee: None
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No-Fail Lace Scarf with Cynthia Spencer
2:00 – 5:00 PM
$25.00
The No-Fail Lace Scarf is perfect for your first lace project. Cynthia will take you through making lace, step by step. Nothing about it is scary, and you’ll have a pretty lace scarf when you’re finished—and then will be able to go on and make more complex lace. You will learn:
- How to read a lace chart.
- How to understand written lace directions.
- How to make an SSK (and why you should care about it).
- How to knit 2 together.
- How to make a yarn-over and what it should look like.
- How to fix the lace if you make a mistake.
- How to block lace.
This class is best suited for the beginner, must know how to knit, purl, cast on and cast off. Registration necessary, class size limited to 20.
Supplies Needed: Worsted or aran weight yarn (yarn that calls for a size U.S. 7 or 8 needle), and a needle that is 2 sizes larger than the yarn called for (either 9 or 10).
Homework: None
Materials Fee: $7.00 for the pattern, payable to the teacher in class.
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Beyond the Basics: Crochet with Robyn Chachula
2:00 – 5:00 PM
$30.00
Looking to add a few new skills to your crochet tool box? In this class, we will master crochet colorwork just from making dressed up stripes that make amazing stitch patterns. We will conquer the post stitch cable and fake cables for stunning textured projects. We will also imagine gorgeous lace fabric from small motifs we can carry with us anywhere. All you need to bring is your yarn, hook, and a passion for crochet fun. This class is suited for all levels, students must have basic crochet knowledge. Registration required, class size limited to 25.
Supplies Needed: 2 balls of yarn and appropriate size hook.
Homework: None
Materials Fee: None
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2 at a Time Fingerless Cable Mitts with Shelley Shaffer
2:00 – 5:30 PM
$30.00
Learn to make fingerless mitts 2 at a time. Using the magic loop method you will be making mitts completing 2 at one time.
This class is for intermediate knitter and up, students must know knitting in the round, magic loop knitting, and cables. The class length is 3 and a half hours, however if extra time is needed to complete the project, you may extend the class time with teacher if you wish to. Registration required, class size limited to 12.
Supplies Needed: DK yarn, a solid light color is preferable due to the cables. 40” circular needles size 6, stitch markers, size 6 DPN’s, cable needle and darning needle.
Homework: None
Materials Fee: None
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Sock Architecture: Understanding and Overcoming Your Fears with Lisa Carnahan
2:00 – 5:00 PM
$30.00
All sock patterns are based on a simple architecture that can be used as a template for any lace, cable, or color work pattern. This class will teach the basic architecture of a top-down sock, the cuff, leg, heel flap, heel turn, foot and toe BO. Each section will be broken down to its most fundamental components for ease of memorizing. Once the architecture is fully understood, the knitter will be able to impose his/her own design ideas onto his/her sock. Lace patterns, cable patterns and color work patterns can be superimposed onto each area for a truly one of a kind creation. This class will help the beginning sock knitter to understand the key elements of sock construction, to make sock knitting more intuitive, while the advanced sock knitter will be able to think outside the box and begin designing his/her own fabulous sock patterns. This class is for advanced beginners and above. Registration required, class limited to 15.
Supplies Needed: Light color worsted weight yarn, corresponding dpns or magic loop, or two circs circular needles (however you knit a small diameter tube) stitch markers, tapestry needle, paper and pen.
Homework: None
Materials Fee: None
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Short Rows Make BIG Statements (Spectra Scarf) with Judi Kirby
2:00 – 4:30 PM
$25.00
This class will be repeated on Saturday PM due to high requests
See the impact of beautiful curves in your knitting by learning the techniques of wrap and turns. We will also be touching on stranded two color knitting. We will be making the incredible Spectra Scarf by Stephen West. This class is for the Intermediate and up. Must know how to cast on, knit, purl, bind off. This class will be repeated on Saturday PM. Registration necessary, class size limited to 15.
Supplies Needed: 2 different fingering yarns 1 in a solid (color A) 420 yards, 1 long striping (color B) 328 yards. Sample shown uses chroma and palatte from Knit Picks. Size 5 needles or needles that work with yarn chosen, bring several sizes if not sure.
Interlocking stitch markers and row counter, and basic knitting supplies.
Homework: None
Materials Fee: $6.00 for the pattern, payable to the teacher in class.
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Introduction to Fair Isle Knitting with Jane Bigelow
2:00 – 5:00 PM
$25.00
In this class you will learn how to knit with two colors in the same row holding one color in the right hand and knitting American style while holding another color in the left hand knitting Continental style. You will get practice reading charts and also learn how to catch floats on the back of the knitting. This class is for the intermediate knitter. Registration necessary, class size limited to 12.
Homework: Using a sport weight yarn and size 4 needles (either double points or a short circular needle) cast on 52 stitches. Join and work 2 x 2 ribbing for 1 inch.
Supplies Needed: 3 more colors besides the color used for the homework assignment, a magnetic board or post-it notes for keeping your place in the pattern, scissors and normal knitting supplies. Supplies for note taking.
Materials Fee: None
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FIT! with Linda Voss Plummer
2:00 – 5:00 PM
$25.00
Back by Popular Demand!
Designed to make your knitting experiences more satisfying, this workshop will lead you through planning a project for a good fit. We all know the disappointment of working hard, only to find that your finished project does not fit well. Linda will lead you through measuring, examining the varieties of gauge, coming up with a personalized model for you in planning your future projects – no matter the pattern style or gauge. This class is designed for knitters of any skill – rank beginners through experienced knitters. Registration required, this class is limited to 15.
Supplies Needed: Bring paper, pencil, ruler, measuring tape and a garment which fits the way you like. You will be doing the work in workshop! Also bring a bold marker or pen, a sweater or two that you love to wear because they fit you so well.
Materials Fee: None
Homework: None
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Got Gauge? with Kate Lemmers
2:00 – 4:00 PM
$20.00
In this class students will learn all about Gauge- what it is, why it is important, why it effects your knitting, how to measure it and how to get it. This class has homework that must be completed before class. This class is of interest for all levels, regardless of knitting skill level, however, students Must know how to knit and purl. Registration required, this class is limited to 20.
Supplies Needed: Yarn; your favorite worsted weight yarn
Needles; 1 set US 8 bamboo needles of knitter’s choice, 1 set US 8 metal needles of knitter’s choice
Materials Fee: None
Homework: With US 6 / 4 mm needles CO 24 sts
Knit 4 rows of Garter st.
*Row 1: Knit
Row 2: K2, p20, k2.
Work rows 1 & 2 for 5” ending with a WS row.
Knit 4 rows of Garter st.
Switch to US 7/4.5 mm needles and repeat from *
Switch to US 8 / 5 mm needles and repeat from *
BO all stitches
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Cupcakes with Bev Beatty
2:00 – 4:30 PM
$15.00
No, we will not be baking, we will be “re-purposing” old woolen sweater, scarves and hats to make fun, permanent cupcakes for your next party. Recycling and re-purposing is popular among all ages and a great way to use what you have in your closet and from thrift stores. It is the latest rage and many items are being re-purposed and sold on Etsy, in galleries and in co-op stores. From coats, sweaters, handbags, skirts to a variety of accessories. Enjoy a trunk show of re-purposed sweaters turned into purses, hats, pillows, scarves, wrist-lets, legwarmers, glasses cases, Christmas stockings, etc. Diagrams showing how to cut sweaters provided. Participants will also make their own felted cupcake pincushion or you can use these for a fun party display. There will be time during class for a question and answer period. Skills needed to participate: must be able to thread a needle and basic sewing experience, for all skill levels. Registration required, this class is limited to 20.
Supplies Needed: Sharp scissors
Materials Fee: $10.00 per person for cupcake kit, which includes wool, felt, needle, polyfill, colored pins
Homework: None
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Better than a Fashion Show———– a Revolving Trunk Show!
Friday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 – 4:00 PM
$10.00, can be used multiple times throughout the show.
This year we are pleased to offer something fresh and different for everyone! Instead of one fashion show to highlight all of the fabulous new patterns, designs and garments, this year we are offering a revolving trunk show to allow you to touch each garment, try it on, see and feel the drape of each item without rushing through a fashion show. The revolving trunk show will be hosted by the yarn companies that show their support each year and their yarn representatives. Every hour, we’ll showcase a different yarn company and their garments. Garments will be shown from Candace Eisner Strick, Tahki Stacey Charles, Inc. ArtYarns, HBKY, Louet, Alpaca Yarn Company, Blue Heron, Stitch Sprouts, StevenBe, Be Sweet, Feza, Lantern Moon, Berroco, Skacel Collection and many more. The garments will stay on display through the entire show, but will be highlighted hourly as posted on a schedule (to follow). Come in once, or come in as many times as you’d like to see, feel and try the various garments form our sponsors and festival friends. Admission for entry ticket is: $10.00, which can be used throughout the show multiple times.
Yarn Representatives include Jon Veauthier, Fred Veauthier, Josie Baxter and others.
Book signings and autograph sessions will be scheduled with designer’s garments.
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Stitch Pattern Samplers
All Levels, but may be best suited for beginners and above if you need a refresher. 2 sessions in the morning, 2 in the afternoon (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) each sampler class is ONE HOUR , there are 10 total offered all 3 days: $10.00 per sampler, 5 for $45.00 or all 10 for $90.00
Back by Popular Demand!!
The class format: Each sampler class session is one hour long. There are ten offered. You may take only one class sampler, 2, 3, or all 10. Please plan to bring worsted weight yarn and the usual knitting or crochet supplies with you unless otherwise specified in each class. There may be homework for some samplers, please check each one for instructions. Sampler sessions are:
Friday afternoon sampler classes:
2:00 – 3:00: Blocking w/ Susan Thompson Learn blocking techniques, a must for all knitters and crocheters! Susan will demonstrate the Block and Roll mat in this session. $10.00
3:30 – 4:30: Continental Knit & Purl w/ Bonnie Meanor: Learn this method of knitting and purling, the Continental/German style, a quicker way. $10.00
Saturday morning sampler classes:
9:00 – 10:00: Cast on Methods w/ Ellen Oehlbeck: When learning to knit, we usually learn one or two ways to cast on. There are so many other methods you can use and why you should use each method. The right beginning will add a more professional look to your garments. $10.00
10:30 – 11:30: Correct Ways to Cast Off: w/ Ellen Oehlbeck: There are many ways to bind off (cast off) You will learn how to use different methods so your projects can look great. $10.00
Saturday afternoon sampler classes:
1:30 – 2:30: I-Cord Cast on and Bind Off w/ Jane Bigelow: This class is offered as a sampler to give the knitter the opportunity to learn how to work an I cord cast on and after working a few rows of knitting to do an I cord bind off. This sampler is for the intermediate to advanced knitter. $10.00 (New)
3:00 – 4:00: How to Read a Chart w/ Jane Bigelow: The knitter will be provided with a list of common symbols used in charts and we will get started knitting and following the chart that will be furnished by the teacher. This is for beginners to advanced students,
must be comfortable knitting, purling and casting on without assistance. $10.00 (New)
Sunday morning sampler classes:
9:00 – 10:00: Grafting with Jill Bigelow-Suttell: Grafting is the term for joining live stitches of knitting with a tapestry needle. Stockinette stitch, kitchener stitch and garter stitch grafting are useful techniques for closing sock toes, hats and shoulder seams. This mini class will help you take the mystery out of grafting. HOMEWORK FOR THIS SAMPLER: Make 2 swatches by casting on 15 stitches and working 1 ½” in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row). DO NOT BIND OFF. Make 2 swatches by casting on 15 stitches and working 1 ½” in garter stitch (knit every row). DO NOT BIND OFF. Bring homework swatches with knitting needles still attached, and a tapestry needle. $10.00 (New)
10:30 – 11:30: Gauge w/ Jill Bigelow-Suttell: Spend an hour learning how to make a gauge swatch, measure a gauge swatch and why you need a gauge swatch. It will save you so much time and aggravation in the future. Bring Size 7 needles (any type), stitch markers, tape measure. Wool/cotton blend yarn will be provided. If you have a wool allergy, please bring your own worsted weight yarn. $10.00(New)
Sunday afternoon sampler classes:
1:30 – 2:30: Bruges Lace Basics (Crochet) with Marie Segares: Bruges Lace Crochet is experiencing a resurgence! This is a beautiful but simple way of making crochet lace suitable for accessories, garments and home décor. We will learn the basic recipe for a Bruges lace strip that can be can be transformed into a scarf. $10.00 (New)
3:00 – 4:00: Needle Felting Basics with Amy Francisco: Learn the basics of needle felting. Once you learn how, the sky is the limit. You can make 3 dimensional objects, embellish jackets, sweaters, jeans, and make gifts! Amy will provide you with a kit in the class which includes all the fiber, felting needle, pattern, step-by-step instructions with photos, and decorations for the project you make in class. The price for the kit is 6.00, payable to the teacher in class. Class price is $10.00. (New)
The stitch sampler sessions will also be listed in Sat Am, Pm, Sun Am, and Sun Pm sections.
Supplies Needed: Smooth worsted-weight yarn (wool or cotton), and appropriate size needles, and KIT in Needle Felting class.
Homework: Please see each sampler, some have homework listed.
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