DROP-IN HELP with DEBBIE QUINN
Fee:  $6.00
Skill Level: N/A  
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.

Saturdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday Eves. 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

PRIVATE FINISHING HELP with KAREN GEORGE
Fee: $45.00 per session
Skill Level: N/A

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.


PRIVATE HELP with DEBBIE QUINN
Fee:  $45.00 per session
Skill Level:  All
Instructor:  Debbie Quinn

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 Wednesday before.

Fridays, Oct. 1 & 22, Nov. 12 & 19, Dec. 3 & 10  

BEGINNING KNITTING or CROCHETING

Fee:  $65.00 + materials
Skill Level: Novice
Sessions:  3
Instructor:   Debbie Quinn

Learn all the basics while making a small pouch or slippers. Then with your instructor's assistance, you will select and begin a project of your own choosing.

Saturdays, October 9, 16 & 23

9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Natalie Nevin
Thursdays, Oct. 28, Nov. 4 & 11 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Lyn Perkins (knit only)
Saturdays, November 6, 13 & 20 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Natalie Nevin
Thursdays, December 2, 9, 16 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Lyn Perkins (knit only)
Saturdays, December 4, 11, 18 9:00 - 11:30 a.m Instructor: Natalie Nevin

“OCTOBER IS FOR SPINNERS SCARF"*
Fee:  $35.00 + materials
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sessions: 2
Instructor:   Madison St. John

This fun, whimsical pattern with its spider motif teaches both twisted and lacy stitches.  You'll have it ready to wear by Halloween.

Thursdays, Sept. 30 & Oct. 21 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.  

TECHNIQUE CLASS: SWEATER FROM START TO FINISH*
Fee:  $50.00 + materials
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sessions: 4
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!

Mondays, Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 8 & 22 or 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 9 & 30 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

REVERSE ME”*
Fee:  $50.00 + Materials
Skill Level:  Intermediate
Sessions:  3
Instructor:  Sallie Walker

This popular pattern from Interweave is a comfy cozy cap-sleeved cardi (sleeves optional). The 8-stitch reversible cable turns this into a totally reversible garment. And with its finished edges you can choose to let your cardi swing open or close it up. Try it Malabrigo, Manos or Madelinetosh merino.

Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 19 & Nov. 2 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

KNIT-A-LONG: CATWALK 2 CARDIGAN*
KAL fee: $20 plus materials.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sessions: 3
Led by: Sandra Carter

Sandra has selected a pattern from Noro's Catwalk 2 book for this knit-a-long. The longish-length, short-sleeved cardigan can be left opened or belted for a stylish look. You'll learn shaping, picking up for a collar and how to knit pockets. Noro's Silk Garden is just one of many yarn options.

Thursdays, Oct. 7, 21 & Nov. 4

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.


GIRASOLE SHAWL
Fee:  $50.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Intermediate Lace
Sessions: 3
Instructor:  Madison St. John

From designer Jared Flood, this lovely pattern is worked in the round in traditional circular shawl construction. You'll do a circular cast on and a knitted-on edging to finish off. To make this extra special try knitting it in Handmaiden’s Sea Silk.

Thursdays, Oct. 7, Nov. 11, Dec. 9

6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

 

TRAVELING WOMAN SHAWLETTE*
Fee:  $50.00 + Materials
Skill Level:  Adv. Beg. Lace
Sessions: 3
Instructor:  Christina Proto

Get ready for cooler weather and have some fun knitting Liz Abinante’s Traveling Woman shawlette. Whether you choose a solid or variegated yarn, the beautiful horseshoe lace pattern taken from Barbara Walker’s A Treasury of Knitting Patterns will delight you. This pattern can easily be modified into a larger shawl if you prefer.

Saturdays, October 9, 23 & 30 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

TEXTURED CHILD’S CARDI*
Fee:  $50.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sessions: 3
Instructor:  Debbie Quinn

With this project you'll learn to read a textured stitch pattern, increase and decrease in pattern and pick-up stitches for the border. Pattern covers from newborn to 7-year-old size.

Thursdays, Oct. 14, 28 & Nov. 4 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m

TECHNIQUE CLASS - FIRST BABY BOOTIES
Fee:  $30.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sessions: 1
Instructor:  Debbie Quinn

We'll make your first baby booties quick and easy.

Friday, October 15 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

TEA LEAVES CARDIGAN – MOTHER or DAUGHTER*
Fee:  $50.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sessions: 3
Instructor:  Sallie Walker

This feminine top-down, 2-button cardigan is perfect for mother or daughter (size 2 to 12). The “faux smocked” look and subtle waist shaping add nice detail. Model is knitted in the scrumptious Madelinetosh washable merino.

Sundays, Oct. 17, Nov. 7 & 21 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

LACE SAMPLER SCARF

Fee:  $50.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sessions: 5
Instructor:  Judy Row

This scarf is one of the most popular in the shop. The scarf is made in two identical halves, each with six different lace patterns. You'll knit each lace pattern first in class and then reinforce your skills by repeating it at home for the second half. In your last class you'll learn to Kitchner stitch your two halves together. You'll love to wear this scarf or give it as a special holiday gift.

Wed., Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10 & 17

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.


BROOMSTICK LACE*
Class Fee:  $35.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Basic Crochet
Sessions: 2
Instructor:  Madison St. John

Learn a traditional crochet technique your grandmother probably used. With a size 50 needle and size M crochet hook you will polish off this scarf in no time.

Mondays, Nov. 1 & 15

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.


TECHNIQUE CLASS: KNITTING IN THE ROUND
Class Fee:  $30.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sessions: 1

Instructor:  Sandra Carter

Knit up a great cowl while learning circular knitting. Knit it plain or select from several patterns. Another terrific gift idea.

Friday, Nov. 5 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

TUNISIAN CROCHET WORKSHOP

Class fee: $30 plus materials..

Skill Level: Basic Crochet
Sessions: 1
Instructor:  Natalie Nevin

If you can do chain and single crochet, you can learn Tunisian crochet. And in just one afternoon you'll learn this fun crochet technique and be well on your way to a completed surprise holiday gift. A little hint: Come to Holiday Sparkle. Hint: it will keep your neck warm!

Sat., Nov. 6 1:00 - 4:00 p.m

EVENING BAG - KNIT or CROCHET

Class fee: $50 plus materials..

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Debbie Quinn

Be ready for that special occasion with an elegant evening bag. Select from one of our glitzy yarns - and then knit or crochet it. This bag is sure to be a popular gift idea.

Tuesdays. Nov. 9, 23 & 30 6:30 - 9:00 p.m

SOCKS 201: TOE-UP*

Class fee: $50 plus materials..

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Natalie Nevin

Want a perfect fitting sock every time? Learn a new cast on for toe-up socks plus the rest of the construction that goes into knitting your socks in this direction. They will fit just right!

Sat., Nov. 13, 20 & Dec. 4 1:00 - 4:00 p.m

KNIT-A-LONG: KATARINA JACKET*
KAL fee:  $20.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sessions: 3
Led By: Sallie Walker

Coco Knits’ fitted jacket is a great KAL project. It calls for a light worsted weight yarn and can be knitted in up to size 54”. Learn how to do a provisional cast on, knitted-in hem, short rows, and Kitchner stitch. Come join in the fun of one of Sallie’s knit-a-longs.

Tuesdays, Nov. 16, 30 & Dec. 7 6:30 - 9:00 p.m

PASTELLE’S SCARF - BEGINNING LACE*
Class Fee:  $35.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Madison St. John

This elegant scarf would be an excellent choice for your first lace project. You’ll learn to read a simple chart and knit yarn overs on a garter stitch background. Join us and get hooked on lace.

Thursdays, Nov. 18 & Dec. 16 6:30 - 9:00 p.m

KNIT-A-LONG: CITRON SHAWLETTE *
KAL fee:  $20.00 + Materials
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sessions: 3
Led by: Christina Proto

If you are one of the few knitters who has yet to tackle Citron, then sign up for this knit-a-long. It's an easy project but you'll appreciate the camaraderie of other knitters when you are knitting those last few rows of 500 stitches. Select from any lace or fingering-weight yarn.

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8, 15 6:30 - 9:00 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.

  • NEW! Knit It Forward Charity Knitting: Thurs., Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18, Dec. 2 & 16 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Annex Knitting/Crocheting: Fridays, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19, Dec. 3 & 17 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Men's Knitting: Fridays, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 17 7:00 p.m.
  • Knit & Practice Spanish with Shari Kaulig: Wed., Oct. 6 & 20, Nov. 3 & 17, Dec. 155:00 – 6:30 p.m.
  • ABYC Book Club: Wednesday, Oct. 27 (no meeting in Nov. & Dec,) 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  • Stitches from the Heart: First Wednesday of the month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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