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Black Sheep Yarn Shop
10868 York Road • Cockeysville, Maryland • 410-628-YARN
Winter Classes 2014
Beginning Knitting
with Karen Darden
$50 + Materials
(per session)
Session #1: Tuesdays, January 7 & 14 • 5 - 7 pm
or Session #2: Tuesdays, February 18 & 25 • 5 - 7 pm
Session #3: Tuesdays, March 4 & 11 • 5 - 7 pm
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Skill Level: Beginner
Learn to do the basic stitches that will open the door for many projects to come. In this class you will learn to knit, purl,
cast on, and bind off stitches. You will practice thse techniques and be well on your way to knitting on your own.
Continental Knitting with Ann Kelly
$25 + Materials
Saturday, January 11 • 10 am - 12 noon
Skill Level: All Levels
This style of knitting, sometimes called “picking”, is often preferred as it is the more efficient
method, requiring the shortest number of specific hand-motions per stitch. In other words, it’s
faster. Learn to knit more efficiently and maybe even faster using this knitting method.
My First Hat & Fingerless Gloves $75 + Materials
Saturdays, January 11, 25 & February 8
1 - 3 pm
with Tori Halperin-Kuhns
Skill Level: Intermediate
Keep yourself or someone you love warm, both inside and out, with this cozy hat and these stylish
fingerless gloves. In this class you will learn knitting in the round on both circular and double
pointed needles. Get the most out of your yarn – both projects can be knitted using one skein.
Nexo Jacket Drop-In with Ann Kelly
$10 + Materials (per session)
Session #1: Tuesday, January 14
or Session #2: Tuesday, January 28
or Session #3: Tuesday, February 11
or Session #4: Tuesday, February 25
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Skill Level: Intermediate
This award-winning jacket goes with jeans or into the office. It features a timeless chevron pattern
worked in mosaic knitting, figure-flattering gussets, as well as a shawl collar.
410-628-YARN
• www.blacksheepyarnshop.com • [email protected]
Knit, Swirl – Strata Sphere
with Linda Lewis
$100 + Materials
Saturdays, January 18, February 1, March 8
& April 5 • 1 - 3 pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
The Knit, Swirl Sweater is a beautiful, flattering sweater that has attracted many knitters due to its
artful, unique construction. Enjoy learning tips and techniques to create this lovely garment which
has inspired others to create more than one. This class will instruct you through the entire process
as we take you from the beginning (size selection) to the finishing (minimal seaming) process.
Fair Isle Headband
with Anne Kelly
$55 (includes yarn & pattern)
Sunday, January 19 • 12 noon - 2 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Lean the technique of Latvian braid and stranding (knitting with more than one color) in this cute
and cozy Fair Isle headband.
Crochet Basics
with Karen Darden
$50 + Materials (per session)
Session #1: Tuesdays, January 21 & 28 • 5 - 7 pm
or Session #2: Fridays, February 7 & 14 • 2 - 4 pm
or Session #3: Tuesdays, March 18 & 25 • 5 - 7 pm
Skill Level: Beginner
In this class, you will learn how to hold yarn, make a chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble
crochet, increase, decrease, measure gauge, and most importantly, how to read instructions and complete the finishing. You
will be able to put these stitches together to make something beautiful. NOTE TO LEFT HANDERS: Since crochet is a
two-handed process which uses both hands equally, all beginning crocheters feel awkward. Karen will teach you to hold
the hook in your right hand with the work in your left hand. Learning this method eliminates the need to reverse
instructions and enables you to enjoy all the beautiful patterns equally.
My First Socks
with Donna Weiner
$75 + Materials
Thursdays, January 23, 30 & February 6 • 1 - 3 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Have you wanted to knit socks, but been intimidated by the skinny needles and thin yarn? This
beginning sock class will teach you how to make socks easily with DK weight yarn on double
pointed needles. Master your sock skills here.
Building Blocks Afghan
with Staff
$10 + Materials (per class)
4th Sunday of Each Month
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major
knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. One block per month
means that at the end of the year, not only will your knitting knowledge and confidence grow, but
you will have a beautiful heirloom quality afghan!! The “Building Blocks” instruction booklet is
fully supported by online video tutorials.
Colorwork Cable Scarf $25 + Materials
with Tori Halperin-Kuhns
Tuesday, January 28 • 5 - 7 pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
This cozy scarf puts a twist on cables. Not only will you learn intarsia, but you will also learn
two-color cables. Must be confident with your knits and purls.
Kauni Rainbow Cardigan with Linda Lewis
$100 + Materials
Fridays, January 31, February 28, March 14
& April 18 • 11 am - 1 pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
This attractive fair isle sweater is achieved by utilizing the changes of color which occur in the
unusual Kauni EQ colorway yarn. The garment is knitted in the round with a simple fair isle pattern,
then steeked (or cut) to achieve the cardigan. You will be amazed by the beauty of the yarn and by
the fun you will have as this sweater comes together. You will also learn corrugated ribbing in this
class. Prerequisite: Existing knowledge of two-handed fair isle knitting or Ann Kelly’s Fair Isle
Headband class.
Baby Hugs & Kisses Bolero
with Tori Halperin-Kuhns
$50 + Materials
Sundays, February 16 & March 2 • 1 - 3 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Warm up your little one with this adorable baby bolero. The cable detail on the sleeves wraps your
little one in hugs and kisses. This sweater is an excellent introduction to top-down knitting, cables,
and knitting in the round with double pointed needles.
3 Button Cardigan
with Tracy Russell
$100 + Materials
Fridays, February 7, 21, March 7 & 21
11 am - 1 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
This project is perfect for the adventurous beginner or intermediate knitter who wants to try their
first sweater. The cardigan is a classic shape, with a flattering pleat in the back, and can be
personalized with your choice of beautiful buttons. It's a timeless design that you will be sure to
wear over and over. You will learn about gauge, shaping, picking up stitches, buttonholes and
finishing.
Ravelry Workshop with Staff
$15 + Materials
Sunday, February 9 • 1 - 3 pm
Skill Level: All Levels
Do you know about Ravelry but aren't sure how to use it? Do you use Ravelry, but would like to know more about
it? No idea what we are talking about?? No worries! Come to one of our Ravelry Workshop to get those questions
answered. We have Wi-Fi, so bring your laptops or tablets and get ready to unravel the mysteries of Ravelry.
"Alfie" Hat
with Ann Kelly
$85 (includes yarn & pattern)
Saturday, February 8 & 22 • 10 am - 12 noon
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
This hat combines mosaic knitting with embroidery and is topped with a twisted cord and tassel.
Around the Block Afghan
with Karen Darden
$25 + Materials
Tuesday, February 11 • 5 - 7 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Crochet this afghan as big or as small as you please. Start in the center and keep crocheting around
and around until you run out of time or yarn. Use a color that coordinates with your home décor or
use only 2 colors of one for the square and one for the contrasting trim around each square.
Fix Your Mistakes
with Tracy Russell
$25
(per session)
Session #1: Thursday, February 20 • 1 - 3 pm
or Session #2: Tuesday, March 18 • 5 - 7 pm
Skill Level: All Levels
This class will address those pesky mistakes that we all make. You will learn how to recognize the
most common problems and how to fix them. A must-have class for knitters of all levels.
Girasole with Tracy Russell
$100 + Materials
Saturdays, February 22, March 1, 15 & 29
10 am - 12 noon
Skill Level: Intermediate
Have you always admired the look of lace knitting but been afraid to try it yourself? This is your
opportunity to learn lace knitting with Tracy. The Girasole pattern by Jared Flood, is a traditional
lace shawl or blanket, depending upon what weight yarn you choose. Thick yarn and big needles
create a cozy blanket for chilly winter nights on the couch. DK or sock weight yarn and smaller
needles will give you a beautiful shawl to wear over your shoulders this spring--your choice. Both
are spectacular when finished. You will learn how to knit lace by following a chart. The pattern is
easy to follow and rewarding to knit. Check out the over 2000 projects on Ravelry and sign up to
start your very own Girasole today!
Finishing with Tracy Russell
$25
(per session)
Session #1: Saturday, February 22 • 2 - 4 pm
or Session #2: Friday, March 28 • 11 am - 1 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Finishing starts at the beginning of your project. Learn how to think through how you will finish
your project before you even cast on. This class will introduce the basics of seaming, shaping, and
weaving in those ends. Preparation work required.
"Magic Looping" Your Double Points Projects
with Linda Lewis
$25 + Materials
Sunday, March 16 • 1 - 3 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Have you found managing 4-5 double-point needles annoying, fussy, and/or confusing? Ever
wanted to simplify the whole knitting-in-the-round process, regardless of the project (hat, sleeve, or
sock)? Then the "magic loop" method is for you!! Bring in your project, or we will demonstrate
one for you. It is empowering!!!! Never use double points again—unless you want to!!!
Community Service Project
Black Sheep Yarn Shop has chosen the START (Striving to Achieve Recovery Together) Program as
our community service project. One of the objectives of the START Program is to teach knitting to
women incarcerated at the Baltimore County Detention Center. At this time, Black Sheep Yarn Shop
is collecting any type of yarn and/or needles for these women. Thank you for supporting this endeavor.
Additional Information:
Customer are asked to purchase materials for classes from the Black Sheep Yarn Shop.
Please purchase and have your yarn wound prior to date of your class.
Payment for all classes is required upon registration.
Class Registration closes one week before the class begins.
Cancellation Policy:
• You may cancel a class 7 days before a class begins and the tuition may be applied to another class, to store
credit, or for private lessons.
• Black Sheep will cancel classes without a minimum of three students. Tuition may be refunded, applied to
another class, to store credit, or private lessons.
Missed Classes:
If you are unable to attend all class sessions, makeup sessions are available at the rate of $30 an hour.
Private knitting and crochet lessons:
One-on-one instruction is available at a convenient time for you and your instructor. The cost is $15 per half
hour and $30 per hour. Please call to set up an appointment.
Finishing Work is available for $20 per hour.
Check out the Black Sheep website: The class schedule is also on our website www.blacksheepyarnshop.com.
To view our schedule as soon as it is available (and also to save a tree!), consider sending us your email address.
Our email address is [email protected]. There are extra printed copies available in the shop.
410-628-YARN
• www.blacksheepyarnshop.com • [email protected]
10868 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-628-YARN (9276)
www.blacksheepyarnshop.com
[email protected]
Tuesday: 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 12 noon - 4 pm
Private Knitting &
Crocheting Lessons
are available at a convenient
time for you and your instructor.
$30 per hour, $15 per half hour.
Call to set up an appointment.
Finishing
available. $20 per hour.
2014 Winter Classes at a Glance
"Alfie" Hat
Around the Block Afghan
Baby Hugs & Kisses Bolero
Beginning Knitting
Building Blocks Afghan
Colorwork Cable Scarf
Continental Knitting
Crochet Basics
Fair Isle Headband
Finishing
Fix Your Mistakes
Girasole
Kauni Rainbow Cardigan
Knit, Swirl – Strata Sphere
"Magic Looping" Your Double
Point Projects
My First Hat & Fingerless Gloves
My First Socks
Nexo Jacket Drop-In
Ravelry Workshop
3 Button Cardigan
Saturdays • February 8 & 22 • 10 am - 12 noon
Tuesday • February 11 • 5 - 7 pm
Sundays, February 16 & March 2 • 1 - 3 pm
Session 1 • Tuesdays, January 7 & 14 • 5 - 7 pm
Session 2 • Tuesdays, February 18 & 25 • 5 - 7 pm
Session 3 • Tuesdays, March 4 & 11 • 5 - 7 pm
4th Sunday of Each Month
Tuesday, January 28 • 5 - 7 pm
Saturday, January 11 • 10 am - 12 noon
Session 1 • Tuesdays, January 21 & 28 • 5 - 7 pm
Session 2 • Fridays, February 7 & 14 • 2 - 4 pm
Session 3 • Tuesdays, March 18 & 25 • 5 - 7 pm
Sunday, January 19 • 12 noon - 2 pm
Session 1 • Saturday, February 22 • 2 - 4 pm
Session 2 • Friday, March 28 • 11 am - 1 pm
Session 1 • Thursday, February 20 • 1 - 3 pm
Session 2 • Tuesday, March 18 • 5 - 7 pm
Saturdays, February 22, March 1, 15 & 29 • 10 am - 12 noon
Fridays, January 31, February 28, March 14 & April 18 • 11 am - 1 pm
Saturdays, January 18, February 1, March 8 & April 5 • 1 - 3 pm
Sunday, March 16 • 1 - 3 pm
Saturdays, January 11, 25 & February 8 • 1 - 3 pm
Thursdays, January 23, 30 & February 6 • 1 - 3 pm
Session 1 • Tuesday, January 14 • 5 - 7 pm
Session 2 • Tuesday, January 28 • 5 - 7 pm
Session 3 • Tuesday, February 11 • 5 - 7 pm
Session 4 • Tuesday, February 25 • 5 - 7 pm
Sunday, February 9 • 1 - 3 pm
Fridays, February 7, 21, March 7 & 21 • 11 am - 1 pm
Ann Kelly
Ann ReidKaren Darden
Tori Halperin-Kuhns
Karen Darden
Staff
Tori Halperin-Kuhns
Ann Kelly
Karen Darden
Ann Kelly
Tracy Russell
Tracy Russell
Tracy Russell
Linda Lewis
Linda Lewis
Linda Lewis
Tori Halperin-Kuhns
Donna Weiner
Ann Kelly
Staff
Tracy Russell