yarn tree university
april 2014
Lead Mine Road, Ste. 117
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-845-3292
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All yarn used for classes must be purchased at Yarn Tree Studio—there is a 10% discount on materials for class.
Payment is required to reserve space. Ask us for further class policies.
Introductory Courses
Class Name:
Knitting 101
Skill Level:
Beginner - no experience
Date and Time:
Friday, April 4 & 11, 11am-1pm - $35 -OR- Tuesday, April 8 & 15, 6-8pm
Instructor:
Lani Ginn
Description: Just in time for springtime traveling, learn to knit so waiting in airports will never
be dull again. In this class, Lani will walk through the basics of knitting, purling, casting on and
binding off. Knitting is a wonderful hobby to keep your hands busy and help you meet new
people.
Homework and Supplies: There is no homework for this class and all of your materials are
included.
Class Name:
Crochet 101
Skill Level:
Beginner – no experience
Date and Time:
$35
Monday, April 7 & 14, 11am-1pm –OR- Tuesday, April 8 & 15, 6-8pm -
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: Crochet has made a real comeback on the runways and in shops all over the
country. Get in on the fun now, and you could be making some of the hottest accessories and
garments in no time. This class will cover the basics of the chain stitch, single and double
crochets, and some pattern reading. Your first project will be a cute pair of fingerless mitts.
Homework and Supplies: There is no homework for this class and all of your materials are
included.
Class Name:
Sock 101
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 5, 12 & 19, 12:30-2:30pm - $60
Instructor:
Leta Griffiths
Description: Socks are a classic knitted item and knowing how to knit them will keep your
needles busy for years to come. Come and learn how to make socks the right way from our
resident master, Leta. Once you have made your first pair of socks there is no limit to what
you can knit next.
Homework and Supplies: You must know how to knit in the round to take this class. Please
purchase 350yds of DK weight yarn that is suitable for socks (such as Comfort DK, Vintage
DK, Ambiente or Knit Col) and a 32" long US 3 circular needles. You will also need stitch
markers, scissors and a tapestry needle.
Class Name:
Needle Felting 101
Date and time:
Sunday, April 13, 2:30-5:00pm - $20
Skill Level:
Beginner
Instructor:
Joyce Yakamavich
Description: We will cover the basic principles of needle felting while making several felted
soaps. Learn how to select the best fibers for felting with examples shown, followed by
selecting fibers of your choice (provided by instructor) as the base with which to felt your
soap. We will then move into the actual design process to finish our felted soaps. These
make wonderful gifts especially paired up with some of your hand knit washcloths!
Homework: Purchase a basic felting needle pack (the needles only) and a Touch of Fiber
felting color kit. Bring along 3-4 bars of your favorite soap. Small oval and round bars are
especially nice to felt, although smaller rectangular or square bars will lend well to many
designs. Base fiber for the soap wrap will be provided for class use. This class is geared for
adults and older teens due to the needle safety.
School of Crochet
Class Name:
Crochet Pattern Reading
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 2, 6-7pm - $15
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: A crochet pattern can look like a completely foreign language at first! Come find
out what all those abbreviations stand for, how to decipher pattern repeats, and a quick look at
crochet charts and diagrams. We will also go over a few tricks and techniques for splitting up
a pattern into more manageable pieces.
Homework and Supplies: Any weight yarn and hook that you are comfortable with for working
through some of the exercises.
Class Name:
Friday Night Hooker Club
Skill Level:
All Levels
Date and Time:
Fridays, April 4 & 18, 6-8pm – FREE!
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: What could be more relaxing than an evening crocheting with friends? Join us for
a night to crochet, chat, share, and to just be inspired! We can’t wait to see you!
Homework and Supplies: Please bring your current project or come a bit early to get set up
with a new project. Students will receive 10% off materials purchased for a new project.
Class Name:
Crochet Workshop
Skill Level:
All Levels
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 16, 6-8pm - $15
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: Since this month is more geared to the Intermediate and higher level crocheter,
less advanced crocheters can take advantage of our multiple sessions of workshop for a more
individualized experience catered to exactly what you want to learn next! Whatever your
project or problem though, Kate is here to help. Our resident crocheter, Kate, will guide you
through your current project or help you get started on a new one.
Homework and Supplies: Please bring your current project, or come a bit early and we can get
you set up with a new project. Students will receive 10% off materials purchased for a new
project.
Class Name:
Tunisian Crochet – Wayfaring Stranger Shawl
Skill Level:
Tunisian Advanced Beginner (must know Tunisian Simple Stitch)
Date and Time:
Sunday, April 6th, 12-2pm - $25
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: To continue our Tunisian education, we will be exploring increases and
decreases worked on the edges to create a shawl that was designed to mimic the very popular
Hitchhiker knit design. We will be using the Wayfaring Stranger pattern as a simple base to
explore this (super fun!) asymmetric shawl design.
Homework and Supplies: Approximately 500 yds any weight yarn with a Tunisian hook 2-3
sizes larger than typical for weight of yarn. For example, for a Fingering try G or H, Sport/Dk
try H or I, and for a Worsted try I, J, or K. Please print out the free pattern available on Ravelry
and at http://thehaunt-crochetprojects.blogspot.com/2014/02/wayfaring-stranger.html
Class Name:
Crochet Lace Shawl – Flying Fans
Skill Level:
Intermediate (or Advanced Beginner looking for fun challenge)
Date and Time:
Sunday, April 6th, 2:30-4:30pm - $25
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: One of the most common ways of creating a lacy fabric in crochet is to work stitch
patterns with large chain spaces. It can be a little confusing to start a project with this
technique though when all the chain spaces start to look the same! We will use the Flying
Fans pattern to learn about pattern reading, making your own chart, and a few other
techniques to make sure you start your project off on the right foot!
Homework and Supplies: Note taking supplies, 1 skein fingering weight yarn (Approx 400
yds) and size I/9 (5.5mm) hook. Please also print out the Flying Fans crochet shawl pattern
available
on
Ravelry
and
at:
http://yarnythings.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/flyingfanspattern.pdf
Class Name:
Stitch Patterns in the Round – Fallen Leaves Slouch Hat
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner and up
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 26th, 3-5pm - $25
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: Using the Fallen Leaves Slouch Hat by Tamara Kelly at Moogly.com, we will
explore how to calculate pattern repeats and joining practices specific to working stitch
patterns in the round. The pattern states that it will fit from pre-teen to women’s head size, and
we will discuss options for changing the size.
Homework and Supplies: At least 150 yds DK yarn with an H and F size hook.
Class Name:
Stitch Patterns in Rows – Infinity Scarf
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner and up
Date and Time:
Monday, April 28th, 6-8pm - $25
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: After you have learned the basic stitches, we will learn how to combine them into
patterns to create a lovely Infinity scarf. The scarf is worked in rows and then joined at the end
to create the moebius effect.
Homework and Supplies: At least 400yds of DK or worsted weight yarn and appropriate
hook.
Class Name:
Cover That Bag!
Skill Level:
Intermediate and up
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 30, 6-8 pm - $25
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: We all love to use reusable shopping bags, but sometimes they are just not
appealing! Grab one of those boring grocery store size reusable bags and we will learn how to
cover it up with a fun and simple pattern stitch that will make you smile every time you look at
it.
See
Sarah
London’s
bag
for
inspiration
at
http://sarahlondon.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/grocery-tote/
Homework and Supplies: 2 skeins Dk weight yarn in any amount of colors with a size H hook,
shopping bag, sharp tapestry needle.
School of Knitting
Class Name:
Spring Shawl KAL – Clover Honey Shawlette
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Tuesdays in April (starting April 8), 1-3pm – FREE KNIT-A-LONG!
Leader:
Jannett Ammons
Description: This adorable little shawl is exactly what you need for the spring months. This
little guy will look just as good with a tee shirt and jeans as a sundress. Worked in a
combination of lace and garter stitch, this shawl is the perfect combination of challenging and
mindless knitting. You will work with Faroese shaping which helps the shawl stay on your
shoulders as well as adding beads to your bind off edge. Sample made from 1 skein of Ella
Rae Lace Merino.
Homework and Supplies: Clover Honey Shawlette Pattern, 400-450 yds of fingering weight
yarn, U.S. size 5 circular needles (24” or 32” length), 2 tubes of 2/0 Czech Beads in
coordinating colors.
Class Name:
Combined Continental
Skill Level:
All Levels
Date and Time:
Thursday, April 3, 6-8pm - $15
Instructor:
Irene Washington
Description: Make short work of stockinette, ribbing and seed stitch with this version of
Continental knitting. With just a little practice, your knitting speed will increase dramatically,
your tension will be nice and even and you will have less strain on your wrists.
Homework and Supplies: Please bring some worsted or bulky yarn in a light color and
appropriate needles to class.
Class Name:
Sycamore Vest
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 5, 26 & May 10, 10:30-12:30pm - $60
Instructor:
Irene Washington
Description: Sycamore is a beautiful, no-closure vest that would be flattering on anyone. The
body is knit in one piece to the armholes. Fronts and back are then worked separately. The
body of the vest is worked in stockinette, the front bands and neck band are worked in a
knit/purl pattern that is reminiscent of the bark of a tree.
Homework and Supplies: Knit a 4 x 4" stockinette swatch. We are looking for a stitch gauge of
24 sts over 4" [6 sts to the inch]. Bring your Sycamore Vest pattern, available on Ravelry for
$5.95, enough DK weight yarn for your size, size US 5 circular needle or size to obtain gauge;
markers, & row counter.
Class Name:
In Threes: A Baby Cardigan
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 9 & 23, 6-8pm - $50
Instructor:
Becki Browne
Description: “In Threes” by Kelly Herdrich is a cute little garment sized to fit a newborn up to a
four-year-old. It is worked from the neckline down to the hem and has three buttonholes, so it
is suited to beginner who is ready to take their knitting up a notch.
Homework and Supplies: Please come to class with the pattern printed out (available for
purchase on Ravelry or in the store). A worsted weight yarn such as Dream in Color Classy or
Vintage. Please complete a 4x4 inch gauge swatch for the first class to determine needle size.
If you have any questions about how or why to knit a gauge swatch please ask us at the shop.
Class Name:
Moebius Cast-On
Skill Level:
Adventurous Beginner – Intermediate
Instructor:
Leta Griffiths
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 19, 10:30am-12pm - $15
Description: This fabulous cast-on produces a Moebius loop for knitting infinity scarves. Once
you have mastered this cast-on you will be able to make cowls for anyone!
Homework and Supplies: Please come to class with approximately 300 yards of any yarn in
the store, and a 40” or 47” circular needle that is the correct size for your yarn.
Class Name:
Charts and Maps
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Instructor:
Leta Griffiths
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 19, 3-4:30pm - $15
Description: Knitting from a chart is awesome! Once you understand how to read a chart so
many new knitting opportunities will be open to you. Charts are especially wonderful for
people who tend to be a bit more visual, and they work even when there is a language barrier.
In this class we will cover the basics of chart reading and writing.
Homework and Supplies: Please bring some graph paper and a swatch on the needles.
Class Name:
Mighty Mitered Squares!
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Monday, April 21, 6-7:30pm - $15
Instructor:
Lisa Carney
Description: Mitered squares are really neat looking, and you can do lots of neat things with
them. From jackets to baby blankets, mitered squares can jazz up your knitting and show off
all of color in a new way. Mitered squares are easy to make and easy to join them together,
making them a perfect way to build your skill and make new things.
Homework and Supplies: Please purchase at least 100g of worsted weight yarn, US7 needles
and stitch markers for this class.
Class Name:
Cabled Brim Tam
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Tuesday, April 22 & 29, 6-8pm - $50
Instructor:
Lani Ginn
Description: This fantastic beret from our new favorite book "Cozy Knits," is much easier to
make than it looks. The cabled brim is knit flat, like a short and narrow scarf. The brim is then
seamed and the stitches for the hat are picked up and worked up to the top. Lani will walk you
through this hat step by step and soon you will see how easy it is too!
Homework and Supplies: Approx. 215 yards worsted weight yarn, 16” US 7 and double points
(or size needed to get gauge), stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle, row counter.
Cozy Knits book
Class Name:
Final Frost Lace Capelet
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Thursday, April 22 & 29, 6-8pm - $50
Instructor:
Lani Ginn
Description: Lovely and easy to make this capelet will transition your wardrobe into the
warmer months. Knitted in the round this simple capelet will help you learn about simple lace
knitting. You must know how to knit in the round.
Homework and Supplies: Chunky yarn for your size, 24” US 10 needles, 16” US 11 (or size
needed to get gauge), stitch markers, row counter, and Cozy Knits book. Please check gauge,
cast on for your chosen size and knit the garter border to be ready to start the lace pattern in
class.
Class Name:
Fixing Mistakes
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Friday, April 25, 6-8pm - $15
Instructor:
Rachel Valente
Description: We all make mistakes, but more advanced knitters know how to fix their
mistakes. In this class we will learn how to fix common mistakes, how to fudge things to “make
it work” and when it is time to just let leave it be.
Homework and Supplies: Please come to class with a light-colored stockinette swatch on the
needles, a crochet hook and two locking stitch markers.
Class Name:
Knitting 102
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 26 & May 3, 12:30-2:30pm - $50
Instructor:
Lani Ginn
Description: If you have already taken Knitting 101, or if you're coming back to knitting after
some time away, then this is the class for you. Lani will refresh some of the basic skills
learned in the beginning course as well as cover new techniques. We will tackle knitting in the
round on circular needles and double points, as well as increasing and decreasing while
making a cute slouchy hat.
Homework and Supplies: 200 yards of worsted weight yarn, 16” US 8 circular needle, one set
of US 8 double pointed needles, stitch markers, scissors and a tapestry needle.
Class Name:
Twist and Shout Cabled Scarf
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Sunday, April 27, 2:30-4:30pm - $25
Instructor:
Lani Ginn
Description: Add cables to your skill set with this cozy cabled scarf that knits up quickly in
chunky yarn. The winter chill has not died down yet and what you need is a nice hand knit
scarf to keep you warm.
Homework and Supplies: The book Cozy Knits, 240 yards of chunky weight yarn (store
sample uses Vintage Chunky), Size 10 needles (or needles to obtain gauge), fish hook cable
needle, row counter.
Elective Courses
Class Name:
Sampler
Hands-On Preparing Fiber to Spin:
Carding, Combing & Flicking
Skill Level:
Beginner
Date and Time:
Sunday, April 13, 12-2pm - $45 (materials included)
Instructor:
Joyce Yakamavich
Description: In this 2 hour lesson you will experience using a drum carder, hand cards, 5 pitch
English combs, single/double wool combs, flickers, a diz and making rolags and roving.
Hands-on practice. Sample fiber provided. You will complete a drum carded 3-4 ounce
batt, sample rolags and top to take home to spin or felt. This class is great for both spinners
and felters!
Homework and supplies: All fiber is included in the class fee.
We also offer private and semi-private lessons. Private lessons are $25/hr or $15/half hour. If
you would like to take a semi-private lesson with a friend, the cost is $35.