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| You Can Knit Socks! Instructor: Beth Quivey  Have you always wanted to knit socks, but didn't know where to begin? This class will take the mystery out of sock knitting. In the first session you'll learn how to get started on double-pointed needles, and during the second session you'll learn how to turn the heel and finish the toe. When you're done you'll have created a child-sized sock, and you'll be hooked! Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase and decrease.Class requirements: Please bring size 2 doubled pointed needles and one ball of fingering weight sock yarn. These may be purchased at Halcyon Yarn before the class starts at a 10% discount. Pattern will be supplied by Halcyon Yarn. | Date: Fri, June 13 & 20 ... Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm Item Number: SOX0608C ... $50.00 View Cart | Check Out |
| Learn to Knit Instructor: Gwynn Erickson  Learn the art of hand knitting! In this class everyone will learn, practice and perfect the basic stitches and techniques: knit, purl, increase, decrease, cast-on, cast-off and more. Class discussions will include yarn weights, swatching, and how to plan a project. Class requirements: Yarn, needles & instruction booklet included Students should bring lunch & pen and paper for notes | Date: Fri, July 11 ... Time: 10 am- 2 pm Item Number: BEK0708C ... $60.00 View Cart | Check Out |
| Elements of Knitting: Seams So Easy Instructor: Ruth Slagle  In many instances the difference between home-made and hand-made is found in the finishing touches. Advanced beginners and intermediate knitters will be amazed at the simple seaming techniques that will give their garments a professional look. Shoulder, sleeve and side seams will be covered. A small bit of prep work will be necessary and directions will be sent to registered participants.Class requirements: Worsted weight yarn. Size 7 or 8 straight knitting needles. Set of dp knitting needles in sizes 6,7 or 8. Large eye yarn needle. Homework: Knit (6) squares 6" by 6" in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row). Bind-off two squares and place the stitches of the other four squares on stitch holders or scrap pieces of yarn. | Date: Fri, July 18 ... Time: 9 am -11 am Item Number: EKS0608C ... $35.00 View Cart | Check Out |
| Beaded Silk Scarf Instructor: Gwynn Erickson  Beads can be a great embellishment to your knitting projects. Using Halcyon Yarn's Gemstone Silk yarn, each student will make an elegant beaded scarf and learn quick and easy techniques for knitting with beads. This is a class for intermediate knitters.Class requirements: Please bring a lunch and Size 5 needles. | Date: Fri, July 25 ... Time: 10 am - 3 pm Item Number: KBS0708C ... $85.00 View Cart | Check Out |
| Sweet and Simple: Side to Side Knitting Instructor: Denice Sharpe  Gather in and learn a new way of knitting a sweater with a minumum of finishing! It's simple to master and you'll be able to use any yarn you like. We will write/design a unique pattern for a custom fit and your choice of yarn. A worsted or heavier weight yarn is recommended for class so the project will progress quickly and you can master all the concepts. Once you've finished the "baby sweater" sample, you will have all the know-how to move on to the grown up version on your own. Students should be proficient in basic knitting skills. Yarn and appropriate size needles may be purchased at Halcyon Yarn at a 10% class discount.Class requirements: Homework: Before the day of class, pick out the yarn you would like to use -- approx 400-550 yds of worsted or 350-500 yds of bulky (may be purchased at Halcyon at 10% discount), and work a sample swatch to determine the gauge for your yarn and needles. Bring the swatch to class to use in figuring your pattern. Students should also bring lunch; yarn of choice; 12in straight or 24in circular needles in size used for gauge swatch; tapestry needle; measuring tool; pencil and paper; calculator (optional). | Date: Sat, July 12 ... Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Item Number: STS0608C ... $65.00 View Cart | Check Out |
| Knit for the Cure: A Special Sock for Experienced Knitters Instructor: Beth Quivey  Using Skacel's limited edition sock kit featuring specially dyed "Pink Ribbon" Trekking XXL sock wool, knitters will learn new techniques while supporting breast cancer research. The sock includes a ribbon motif, cables and beaded accents, and is finished off with a "star" toe. All net proceeds from the sale of the kits will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Center. Participants should have mastered basic knitting skills and have experience knitting on double pointed needles. Class requirements: Please bring a lunch, and size 2 double pointed needles. The class fee includes the sock kit. | Date: Fri, Aug 1 & 8 ... Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Item Number: KFC0808C ... $75.00 View Cart | Check Out |
