15. Knit Two Socks…
16. Lace it Up
17. The Mystery of Moebius Knitting
18. Knitting In The Loop! A program for young knitters—8 yrs & up
19. An Introduction to Entrelac in the Round
20. Free Form Knitting
15. Knit Two Socks…
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Doreen MacLauchlan (Gibsons, BC)
- 1 Day: Wed. Aug 20, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 10
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Knit two socks at the same time, using one long circular needle and two balls of yarn. You will work on sample-size socks and end the day with the knowledge to adapt this method to any sock pattern or design. End Second Sock Syndrome! Medium to intermediate level.
Regular Fee: $78.75 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $70 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $0
16. Lace it Up
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Venessa Bentley (Vancouver, BC)
- 1 Day: Wed. Aug 20, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 11
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All things lace are back! During this adventurous full day program you will sample a variety of lace patterns to begin a sample book, while learning the basic principles of knitted lace, techniques and tricks. This information will then be put to use to design and begin knitting a beautiful shoulder capelet perfect for West Coast evenings.
Regular Fee: $78.75 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $70 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $5
17. The Mystery of Moebius Knitting
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Venessa Bentley (Vancouver, BC)
- 1 day: Thu. Aug 21, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 10
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Spend a fabulous day delving into the mystery of the Moebius twist. Learn this intriguing technique while you create twisted knitted pieces with only one side, no seams, no beginning and no end. With Cat Bordhi's blessing, Venessa will guide you through the Moebius cast-on and you will work on two very different projects. Create a twisted shoulder wrap in the morning and a double cheeked "bum" felted basket with a twist in the afternoon. Cat's two Moebius books of Magical Knitting, will be available to buy as a reference for this mysterious knitting technique.
Regular Fee: $78.75 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $70 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $5
18. Knitting In The Loop! A program for young knitters—8 years and up
Venessa Bentley (Vancouver, BC)
- 1/2 Day: Fri. Aug 22, 2008 10am–3pm
- Maximum enrollment 12
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Young people are knitting everywhere. With "two sticks and some string" you can knit interesting garments that express your unique, one and only self! Come along to this fun beginner knitting class and learn to knit loops that will fit together to make a very cool chain scarf. You will learn to knit, purl, cast on and cast off, and stitch together, all the while working with beautiful colours and meeting new knitting friends. Parents welcome with children's permission!
Regular Fee: $42 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $35 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $15
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19. An Introduction to Entrelac in the Round
Janet Armstrong (Vernon, BC)
- 1 day: Fri. Aug 22, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 10
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Get started on an entrelac — cuffed sock or "pulse-warmer" in this workshop. Learn the basic mechanics of this basket weave technique: the set-up round, right and left slanting rectangles, and the completion round. This is a great technique for multi-colour knitting but with no floats or weaving or stranding. Preliminary instructions will be supplied before the workshop. To save class time, participants will be expected to come with stitches already cast onto double-pointed or circular needles.
Regular Fee: $78.75 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $70 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $0
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20. Free Form Knitting
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Janet Armstrong (Vernon, BC)
- 1 day: Sat. Aug 23, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 20
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The objective of this class is to confidently pick up stitches along unusual shapes and knit in any direction. You will start with a shape e.g. a square or triangle, and explore the world of free form knitting. Knitting skills such as increases and decreases, picking up stitches and short rows are emphasized. Free form knitting is a perfect use for yarn left over from other projects. You will use your own scraps as well as sharing (if you wish) unwanted yarns with the group. There will be a review of colour theory. Being free form, there are no rules!
Regular Fee: $78.75 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $70 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $5