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| DROP-IN HELP with
DEBBIE QUINN |
Fee: $6.00 per session |
| Skill Level: All |
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Instructor: Debbie Quinn |
Bring in any project you need help with, knitting or crocheting. This is also the place to come to get started on a project. You must know basic knitting or crocheting skills to attend these sessions. |
| Wednesdays |
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. plus, |
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| Saturdays |
9 a.m. - 12 noon and |
| Wednesday Eves. |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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PRIVATE FINISHING HELP with KAREN GEORGE |
Fee: $45.00
per session |
| Skill Level: All |
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| Many of you know Karen as the magician who makes all your pieces look like the garment you imagined. Now she will teach you how to finish your own garments in one-on-one sessions. Each session is one hour and will be scheduled by appointment with Karen. |
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| PRIVATE
HELP with DEBBIE QUINN |
Fee:
$45.00 per session |
| Skill Level:
All |
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Instructor: Debbie
Quinn |
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Unable to attend our usual drop-in help sessions or need more individual help? Now you can schedule a private appointment with Debbie. Sessions are one hour each and will be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the following Friday mornings.
Please schedule by the Wed. before. |
Fridays, Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 3 & 17, March 2, 16 & 30
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| BEGINNING KNITTING |
Fee: $65.00
+ materials |
| Skill
Level: Novice |
Sessions:
3
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Learn all the basics while making a small pouch. Then with your instructor's assistance, you will select and begin a project of your own choosing. |
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Thursdays, January 5, 12 & 19 |
6:30 - 9:00
p.m. |
Instructor: Lyn Perkins |
| Saturdays, January 7, 14 & 21 |
9:00 - 11:30
a.m |
Instructor: Christina Proto |
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Thursdays, February 2, 9 & 16 |
6:30 - 9:00
p.m. |
Instructor: Lyn Perkins |
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Saturdays, February 4, 11 & 18 |
9:00 - 11:30
a.m |
Instructor: Christina Proto |
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Thursdays, March 1, 8 & 15 |
6:30 - 9:00
p.m. |
Instructor: Lyn Perkins |
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Saturdays, March 17, 24 & 31 |
9:00 - 11:30
a.m |
Instructor: Christina Proto |
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TECHNIQUE CLASS: SWEATER FROM START TO FINISH* |
Fee: $50.00
per session |
| Skill Level: Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 4
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Instructor: Debbie Quinn |
You’ll learn how to knit a cardigan from cast-on to completion. Following Debbie’s pattern and using worsted-weight yarn, you’ll do ribbing, stockinette stitch, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, buttonholes and seaming. Your goal will be to wear it home after your final class. This is the perfect class for your first sweater endeavor!
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Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 31, Feb. 21 & March 13 |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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or Thursdays, Jan. 5, 19, Feb. 2 & 16 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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TECHNIQUE CLASS: * |
Fee: $15.00
per session |
| Skill Level: All Levels |
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Instructor: Debbie Quinn |
These classes are designed to help you learn or improve some basic knitting techniques. You can take one or more - it's up to you. You will learn how and when to use different cast ons, bind offs, increases and decreases, how to read your stitches, and the correct way to pick up dropped stitches. You can also learn how to rip out to repair your work, how to join in the round, add new yarns and eliminate jogs, how to read yarn labels and what all that label information means. Knitting freedom, at last!
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CAST ONs and BIND OFFs |
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Tuesday, Jan. 17 |
10:00 a.m. - Noon |
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| RECOGNIZING STITCHES |
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Tuesday, Jan. 24 |
10:00 a.m. - Noon |
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| INCREASES and DECREASES |
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Tuesday, Jan. 31 |
10:00 a.m. - Noon |
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| RIPPING OUT |
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Thursday, Mar. 15 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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| KNITTING IN THE ROUND |
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Thursday, Mar. 22 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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| READING YOUR LABEL |
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Thursday, Mar. 29
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6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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| KNIT-A-LONG: CLASSIC WITH A TWIST* |
KAL fee is $20 plus materials |
| Skill
Level: Intermediate |
Sessions: 3
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Led by: Sallie Walker
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Join Sallie’s KAL of this easy fit garment based on a Japanese Awaji fisherman’s jacket. It will be quick to knit in Frog Tree’s chunky alpaca on size 11 needles and can be adjusted to fit any body size. The magic is in the Origami folding technique.
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Saturdays, Jan. 7 & 28, Feb. 18 |
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. |
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| JANE SLICER-SMITH'S DANNY JACKET* |
Fee: $50.00
+ materials
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| Skill
Level: Intermediate |
Sessions: 4
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Instructor: Debbie Quinn
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Just in time for designer Jane Slicer-Smith's arrival in mid-February, Debbie will help you see how combining simple cables with other easy stitches makes for a stunning design that will earn you raves every time you wear your sweater. You will learn a variety of stitches, how to increase and decrease in pattern and how to cable without a cable needle. When Jane teaches at the shop in February she can show you how to make the very buttons she uses on her model. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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| Tuesdays, Jan. 10, Feb.7, March 6 & 27 |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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TECHNIQUE: DOUBLE KNITTING |
Fee:
$35.00 + materials |
| Skill Level: Intermediate |
Sessions: 2
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Instructor:
Judy Row |
Double knitting is an intriguing technique that uses two colors of yarn and results in two-sided stockinette stitch with reversible color work motifs. Learn how to do double-knitting or, if you do know, then improve your skill as you knit a reversible motif headband.
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Wednesdays, Jan. 11 & 18 |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
| or Wednesdays, Feb. 8 & 15 |
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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TECHNIQUE CLASS: LACE BOOT CAMP |
Fee: $45.00
+ materials
or
$30 for those registered for either of Madison’s Lace KAL |
| Skill
Level: Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 1
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Instructor: Madison St. John |
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Ever looked at a beautiful lace shawl and wished you could knit one? Afraid to try? If so, then Madison’s Lace Boot Camp is just what you need. She will cover a variety of techniques and tips essential to lace knitting, including tools used, yarns and how they relate to lace, cast ons and bind offs, some increases and decreases, basic chart reading, and the magic of blocking. This workshop could be your jumping off point to explore lace knitting. You’ll learn the skills needed to knit the lovely Shaelyn shawl or to jump into one of our lace KALs offered this winter. |
| Saturday, Jan. 14 |
1:00 - 4:30 p.m. |
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| MYSTERY KNIT-A-LONG:LACE SHAWL* |
KAL fee is $60 plus materials. |
| Skill
Level:
Intermediate or Boot Camp |
Sessions: 6
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Led by: Madison St. John |
Join Madison and other lace knitters for a six-month KAL of The Phoenix and The Magic Carpet. To deepen the mystery you will receive two clues in each class. Plus, you will use The Unique Sheep’s Gradience yarn which will add real magic to knitting this rectangular shawl. Janie La Cras, who spins, dyes and knits on the small island of Guernsey in the middle of the English Channel, designed this lovely shawl and gives you several options, including adding beads.
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Thursdays, Jan. 19, Feb. 9, March 8, April 12, May 10 & June 7 |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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CROCHET-A-LONG: MINI SHAWL* |
CAL fee is $20 plus materials. |
| Skill
Level: Intermediate Crocheter |
Sessions: 3
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Led by: Karen George
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An ABYC first, Karen George will lead a crochet-a-long that features a lovely crescent-shaped mini-shawl. Wear it as a scarf or an elegant cover-up draped over your shoulders. For an extra special touch, add beads. |
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Mondays, Jan. 23, Feb. 6 & 20 |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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| CENTRAL PARK HOODIE VEST* |
Fee: $50.00 + materials |
| Skill
Level: Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 3
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Instructor:
Sandra D. Carter
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The Central Park Hoodie is one of the most popular patterns on Ravelry. Sandra's vest version makes it even quicker to knit and perfect to wear in Southern CA. Knit this cabled hooded vest and you will learn how to alter an existing pattern, plus how to knit cables and pick up stitches. |
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Thursdays, Jan. 26, Feb. 2 & 16 |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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LACE KNIT-A-LONG: SECRET GARDEN SHAWL* |
KAL fee is $60 plus materials. |
| Skill
Level:
Intermediate or Boot Camp |
Sessions: 6
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Instructor:
Madison St. John
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The Secret Garden is a spectacular circular lace shawl. It is knitted from the center out, using the pi formula to increase the circumference between its many lace patterns. The pattern was designed specifically for The Unique Sheep’s Gradience yarn that effortlessly creates a beautifully graduated color progression as you knit through the skeins.
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Thursdays, Jan. 26, March 1 & 29, April 26, May 24 & June 21 |
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6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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| TECHNIQUE CLASS: FAIR ISLE |
Fee:
$30.00 + materials |
| Skill
Level: Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 1
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Instructor:
Sandra D. Carter |
There is a renewed interest in this traditional technique, and now’s your chance to learn it in one easy session. With this new skill you’ll be able to add color design to anything you knit...hats, socks, purses, even sweaters!
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Friday, Jan. 27 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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| “SHAELYN” BEGINNING LACE* |
Fee:
$50.00 + materials |
| Skill
Level:
Madison’s Lace Boot Camp or Intermediate |
Sessions: 3
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Instructor:
Christina Proto
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Shaelyn is a beautiful triangular shawl that is perfect for your first lace project. With simple increases and decreases, plus sections of stockinette stitch you will see how much fun lace knitting can be. You will learn a provisional garter tab cast on, how to read a lace chart, and M1R/M1L increasing.
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Wednesdays, February 1, 8 & 15 |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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MIRA COLE KNIT-A-LONG: ABIGAIL CARDIGAN*
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KAL fee is $25 plus materials. |
| Skill
Level: Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 4
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Led by: Mira Cole |
Join Baah! Yarns’ Mira Cole as she leads a KAL for Cecily Glowick MacDonald’s popular “Abigail.” The loosely knit cardigan is knitted all in one piece so there is no seaming. Mira has adapted it to her Baah! sock yarn and will give you hints on sizing and shaping. This cardigan is sure to be your “go wear anywhere” favorite!
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| Sundays, Feb. 5, 19, March 4 & 11 |
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. |
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TECHNIQUE CLASS: MAGIC LOOP |
Fee: $30.00 +
materials |
| Skill
Level:
Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 1
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Instructor:
Sandra Carter |
Dislike or fearful of double-pointed needles? Then learn the Magic Loop method to knit in the round -- no matter how small the project circumference. You'll be able to adapt this technique to socks, gloves, purses and lots of other projects.
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Friday, Feb. 10 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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| CONTINENTAL KNITTING |
Fee:
$30.00 + materials. |
| Skill
Level:
Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 1
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Instructor:
Anne-Marie Mallett |
Want to know why some European knitters knit so fast? Ever envied the speed with which Continental knitters complete a project? You, too, can learn this speedy technique for knitting and purling - in just one class.
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Tuesday, Feb. 28 |
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
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"LIBERTY" BABY SWEATER* |
Fee: $50.00 +
materials |
| Skill
Level:
Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 4
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Instructor:
Christina Proto |
This cute little raglan cardigan was so popular we are offering the class again. It is worked from the top down and will look great on a little boy or girl. This simple design looks extra special in Liberty Wool Print, a 100% washable wool with lots of colors. This is the perfect project for the new sweater knitter.
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Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15 & 22 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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TECHNIQUE: BLOCKING 101 |
Fee: $30.00 +
materials |
| Skill
Level: Intermediate |
Sessions: 1
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Instructor:
Karen George |
Learn from a pro! Our terrific “finisher” Karen will show you what to do with your finished knitted or crocheted project – whether a one-piece blanket or shawl or multi pieces for a sweater. She’ll show you the various tools and techniques used in the blocking process to make your finished projects extra special!
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Saturday, March 3 |
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. or 2:30 - 4:00 p.m |
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ZUNI SHAWLETTE* |
Fee: $35.00 +
materials |
| Skill
Level: Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 2
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Instructor:
Madison St. John |
This garter-stitch shawl features a labyrinth-like edging reminiscent of traditional Zuni motifs while also making a sleek, modern statement. The shawl is worked sideways; its front face features a graphic garter and stockinette pattern while the back side features a shadowlike pattern of garter stitch and reverse stockinette. You can add even more elegance by using Madelinetosh’s Pashmina – a cashmere/wool blend delightful to knit.
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Mondays, March 5 & 19 |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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NONI CROSS OVER BAG* |
Fee: $50.00 +
materials |
| Skill
Level: Intermediate |
Sessions: 3
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Instructor:
Anne-Marie Mallett |
Select from eight different versions of this popular Noni bag - from an itsy bitsy one with no flap to a medium size with flap and shoulder strap. These bags are the perfect canvas for your creativity; subtle and sleek or outrageously fancy; felted or not felted.
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Wednesdays, March 7, 14 & 28 |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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TECHNIQUE CLASS: CABLES |
Fee: $30.00 +
materials |
| Skill
Level: Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 1
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Instructor:
Sandra Carter |
Have you always wanted to learn to knit cables? This easy cable scarf is a great way to learn. Select from one of several wools or wool blends for a scarf you'll be proud to give as a special gift -- or wear yourself.
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Friday, March 9 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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SOCKS 101* |
Fee: $50.00 +
materials |
| Skill
Level: Advanced Beginner |
Sessions: 3
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Instructor:
Judy Row |
This class teaches you the traditional way of knitting socks -- using double-pointed needles. You'll never be sorry you mastered these incredible tools. For your first pair, you'll use a dk-weight yarn; soon you'll have the confidence to whip up all the custom-fitted socks you'd like.
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Saturdays, March 17, 24 & 31 |
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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ABYC KNITTING GROUPS
You are welcome to join the following groups. Please call if you'd like
more information.
- Knit It Forward Charity Knitting: Thurs., Jan. 5 & 19 , Feb. 2 & 16, March 1 & 15 · 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Annex Knitting/Crocheting: Fridays, Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 3 & 17, March 9 & 23 · 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Men's Knitting: Fridays, Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24, March 9 & 23 · 7:00 p.m.
- Knit & Practice Spanish with Shari Kaulig: Wed., Jan. 11 & 25, Feb. 8 & 22, March 14 & 28 · 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- ABYC Book Club: Wednesday, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 28 · 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- Stitches from the Heart: First Wednesday of the month · 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Be sure to join our
RAVELRY.com group: ABYC Dock Knitters.
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