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We want you to feel at home at Knit Whit's, so you are always welcome to sit by our fireplace fountain and work on any of your needle-arts projects. 

Classes

Needle Felting
(Limit 8)

$40 for one 2.5 hour class (price includes materials)
You will be learning how to make a gnome out of wool roving similar to the one pictured. 
Teacher: Barb 
Prerequisite: None
Materials: Please bring with you a golf glove or other lightweight leather glove. All other materials will be provided. 
 
Dates: 
Saturday, September 14, 1:30-4PM
Saturday, October 5, 1:30-4PM

Beginning Crochet
(Limit 6)

$20 for one 2-hour class (price does not include materials)
Class Description: In this class, you will learn how to chain, crochet in the round, and turn.  Time permitting, you will also learn single and double crochet stitches. You will be introduced to pattern terminology so you can read diagrams and instructions.
Prerequisites: None 
 
Teacher: Amanda
 
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 1-3 PM

Materials needed: 

• One skein of worsted weight yarn
• One crochet hook size J (also labeled as size 10 or 6.00 mm)

Beginner Knitting
(limit 6)

$20 for one 2-hour session (price does not include materials)
Class Description: You will be learning the basics of knitting. The focus of this class will not be casting on or binding off, although techniques for each will be discussed. The main focus is learning the knit stitch called garter stitch. 
Prerequisites: None
Teacher: Whitney

Dates: 
Wednesday August 14, 3-5 PM
Wednesday August 21, 10AM - 12PM
Friday, August 23, 1-3 PM
 
Materials you will need:

• 1 skein of yarn (Recommended: Malabrigo Rasta or Hello Purl Thick Sparkle Yarn)
• 1 pair of knitting needles

Note: You can choose any weight of yarn you like, however, keep in mind a thicker yarn in a lighter color will make it easier to see your stitches. Come to the shop and we can help you pick out one you like!
Optional Materials: 

• Needle Point Protectors
• Yarn/Tapestry Needle 

Seamless Sweater Basics
(Limit 5)

$75 for 3, 2-hour sessions (price does not include materials)
Class Description: Learn the essential techniques for making a sweater that fits, such as checking your gauge, taking your measurements, substituting yarn, and making adjustments. Get started on an easy sweater pattern of your choice and develop your sweater knitting skills. 
Prerequisites: Knitting in the round, knitting and purling, experience reading a pattern
 
Teacher: Kephren
 
Dates: Thursdays, August 15, 22, and 29, 11AM- 1PM.
 
Choose one of these patterns for your sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/easy-sweater-patterns-2

Beginner Knitting Workshop
​(limit 8)

$20 for one 2-hour session (price does not include materials)
Class Description: We will be knitting a washcloth out of 100% cotton yarn. Session One will focus on these techniques: cast on, bind off, knit, purl. Session Two will focus on increases and decreases. Sign up for either session or both!
Prerequisites: You should know how to do basic knitting, even if you’re a little rusty. 
Teacher: Whitney
Dates: 
Session 1- Tuesday, August 20, 2-4 PM
Session 2- Tuesday, August 27, 2-4 PM
Materials:

• Any type of cotton yarn & corresponding knitting needles
• Recommended: Sirdar Snuggly Cotton Yarn & size 6 needles

Optional Materials:

• Ring Stitch markers

Session 1 will be working on this pattern: 
https://ohlalana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/15-ROW-BY-ROW-and-CHART.pdf
Note: you are welcome to do the Afghan square and use a different type of yarn if you’d rather. Cotton yarn is a cheap and easy way to play around with different techniques.
Session 2 will work on this pattern: 
http://com.yarnspirations.pattern-pdfs.s3.amazonaws.com/Lily_SnCNaturals002_kn_dishcloth.en_US.pdf

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