yarn tree university
class schedule
july 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:
Crochet 101
Skill Level:
No Experience
Date and Time:
Sunday, July 13 & 20, 12:30-2:30pm - $35 (materials included)
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: Crochet has made a real comeback with beautiful and modern patterns seen
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:
Knitting 101
Skill Level:
No Experience
Date and Time:
Thursday, July 24 & 31, 6-8pm - $35 (materials included)
Instructor:
Lani Ginn
Description: Just in time for summer 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.
School of Crochet
Class Name:
Slouchy Beanie (Crochet 102)
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Wednesday, July 9, 6-8pm - $25
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: Slouchy hats continue to be all the rage! And for good reason; they are
flattering on nearly everybody. This is the perfect class to take after Crochet 101 or if
you’re wanting to get back in touch with your hook—you will learn to crochet in the round
with simple stitches and make stripes. Once you get going you won’t want to stop until you
have made a hat for everyone on your list!
Homework and Supplies: You will need two colors worsted weight yarn, approximately 120
yards of each color, and a size H crochet hook.
Class Name:
Crochet Baby Surprise Jacket
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Sunday, July 13, 3-5pm - $25
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: Elizabeth Zimmerman’s timeless classic “The Baby Surprise Jacket” has been
a favorite of knitters for nearly 50 years, yet there has never been a crochet version—until
now! Kate has hooked up an adorable baby jacket that is every bit as cute as the original.
Soon the little ones in your brood will be staying warm in style.
Homework and Supplies: The crocheted Baby Surprise in the shop is made from Modern
Cotton. Bring enough worsted or aran weight yarn for the size you want to make, and a
size I or J hook.
Class Name:
Crochet Workshop
Skill Level:
All levels
Date and Time:
Wednesday, July 16, 6-8pm - $15
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: Whatever your project or problem, Kate is here to help. Our Master Crocheter
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:
Friday Night Hooker Club
Skill Level:
All Levels Welcome
Date and Time:
Friday, July 18, 6-8pm - FREE
Instructor:
Kate Steinke
Description: Wow, how our Hooker Club has grown! Join us for a night to crochet, chat, and
share. We are certain you will 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.
School of Knitting
Class Name:
Summer Flies Knit Along
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Tuesday, July 1, August 5 & September 2, 1-3pm - FREE
Leader:
Jannett Ammons
Description: What is a knit-a-long (or KAL for short)? A KAL is not a class—it’s a group of
knitters working on the same project together! Join Jannett and a variety of other knitters
for this series of informal get-togethers and meet some new faces. Since there will not
necessarily be instruction, we encourage you to come ready to share knitting knowledge
you already have. Our Summer KAL is “Summer Flies” by Donna Griffin. Perfect for
summer evenings, this lace motif will remind you of butterflies fluttering through your
garden.
Homework and Supplies: The light green shawl in the shop was done in two skeins of
Cascade Ultra Pima. You will need around 400 yds DK or worsted weight and needles to
get gauge. Feel free to get started before the first session if you’d like!
Class Name:
Pattern-Free Hats (Bottom Up)
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Tuesday, July 1, 6-8pm - $25 (or $40 for both bottom up and top down)
Instructor:
Rachel Valente
Description: Hats are simple, basic, and make great gifts. In this class we will use gauge
to figure cast-on numbers and then explore several standard shaping methods to close the
tops of your hats. With these few key pieces of information, you will be well on your way to
making hats of all different sizes and shapes, in whatever yarn you like all without a pattern!
Homework and Supplies: 200 yards of a yarn of your choice, a gauge swatch, 16” needles,
and double pointed needles. Please choose a needle size that is appropriate for your yarn
and gives you the fabric that you want for your hat. If possible please measure the head of
the person you are making your hat for, but don't worry if you cannot get this information—
size charts will be available in class. You must know how to knit in the round for this class.
Class Name:
Planning your Holiday Knitting
Skill Level:
All Levels
Date and Time:
Thursday, July 3, 6-8pm - $15
Instructor:
Rachel Valente
Description: It is always such a nice idea to give everyone in your brood a hand knit gift of
their very own. Yet every year the best laid plans seem to melt away as the time ticks near
the holidays. This year, we will help you get all of your gifts done on time with less stress.
In this class we will learn how to select projects that you can complete on time, and how to
estimate finishing time for projects. You will also learn to wisely and economically select
yarn and how to determine who is “knit-worthy” on your gift list.
Homework and Supplies: Please come to class with any ideas you have for holiday knitting
(yarn, patterns, a list, etc.) and note-taking supplies.
Class Name:
Cuff Down Sock Math
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Sunday, July 6, 1-3pm - $15
Instructor:
Rachel Valente
Description: Handknit socks are fabulous to wear and fun to knit, and they make fantastic
gifts for those on your gift-giving list. While there are many beautiful patterns in books and
on Ravelry, most socks are made by following a certain set of formulas. By learning this
"sock math" you will easily be able to churn out socks of all sizes, in all different types of
yarn, all without the time consuming reading and following of a pattern.
Homework and Supplies: This class is for those who have knit at least one pair of socks,
and it is recommended but not required that you have taken Leta's Beginning Sock class.
Please bring a calculator and note taking supplies to class. If you have a sock in mind
please bring your yarn, gauge swatch and needles to class.
Class Name:
Baby Surprise Jacket
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner - Intermediate
Date and Time:
Tuesday, July 8, 15, & 22, 6-8pm - $60
Instructor:
Lani Ginn
Description: Learn to knit Elizabeth Zimmerman's adorable and ingenious baby sweater,
knitted in one piece. This iconic baby sweater is fun to knit and will be a family favorite for
years to come. Join the long history of knitters who have dressed their babies in this cute
classic.
Homework and Supplies: Knit gauge swatch. You will need enough yarn to complete the
project, needles to obtain gauge (24” circular), coil-less safety pins or locking stitch
markers, tapestry needle, 5 small buttons, and Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise
Jacket pattern, available in the store. Class sample was made with 3 balls of Knitcol.
Class Name:
Pattern-Free Hat (Top Down)
Skill Level:
Advanced
Date and Time:
Tuesday, July 8, 6-8pm - $15
Instructor:
Rachel Valente
Description: Here is another way to make a hat, but this method does not require a gauge
swatch. Worked from the top down we will learn how to increase the stitch count through
the crown and then finish the hat with a variety of techniques. Once you have mastered
these simple techniques you will be able to simply pick up your needles and yarn and make
as many hats as you please.
Homework and Supplies: Please bring 200 yards of any yarn to class and a 40" circular for
magic loop, or DPNS and a 16" circular. Please select a needle that is suitable for your
yarn and gives you a fabric that you like for your hat.
Class Name:
Hitchhiker
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Thursday, July 10, 6-8pm - $25
Instructor:
Lani Ginn
Description: Make this great garter stitch scarf for yourself, and then make another for a
gift. This clever, easy-to-remember pattern does wonderful things with variegated yarns!
This is the perfect summer take-along project.
Homework and Supplies: Hitchhiker pattern by Martina Behm—please purchase in shop or
on Ravelry prior to class. One skein fingering weight yarn (handpainted or variegated
yarns look particularly stunning), one stitch marker, and a US 3 needle, 24” or 32”.
Class Name:
Toes: Up and Down
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Sunday, July 13, 1-3pm - $15
Instructor:
Rachel Valente
Description: Lets spend a little time working on toes! In this class we will work several
toes from the bottom up and from the top down. Whether you knit socks with or without a
pattern, you can easily adjust the toe to fit just right. We will discuss increases, decreases,
Judy's Magic Cast-On and the Kitchener Stitch. (homework listed on next page)
Homework and Supplies: Please bring some smooth worsted weight yarn and DPNS or
long circular for magic loop. If you are ready to begin a toe up sock you are welcome to
bring your sock yarn and needles as well.
Class Name:
Beaded Mitt
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Monday, July 14, 6-8pm - $25
Instructor:
Becki Browne
Description: Gorgeous and useful, these mitts are sure to please whomever you give
them too, or you could please yourself by keeping them! Becki will walk you through all of
the steps involved in these mitts, including adding the beads and keeping up with the
pattern.
Homework and Supplies: Please bring the “Beaded Eyelet Cable Fingerless Gloves”
pattern to class. You will need yarn and needles to get gauge, as well as beads. Please
come to class with the beaded rib pattern worked for 3 inches. This part has no beads.
Class Name:
Waiting for Winter Mittens
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Tuesday, July 15, 6-8pm - $25
Instructor:
Rachel Valente
Description: Mittens are adorable and make great, quick-to-knit gifts. This wonderful little
pattern by Susan B. Anderson is simple to follow, easy to knit and perfectly classic looking.
We will learn about the basic structure of mittens, how a thumb and gusset are made and
how to finish your mittens so they last through many snow days.
Homework and Supplies: One, or more skeins of Berroco Vintage, DPNS or long circular to
get gauge in the round. Bring the pattern, "Waiting for Winter Mittens" by Susan B.
Anderson. Please select your size and cast on and work the ribbed cuff of your mitten
before class. We will begin with the thumb gusset in class.
Class Name:
Fleegle Heel
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Thursday, July 17, 6-8pm - $15
Instructor:
Rachel Valente
Description: The Fleegle Heel is can be worked from the cuff down or from the toe up, it
preserving the integrity of color stripes better than any other heel turn. It is easy to learn
and simple to adjust, plus it is a particularly good heel turn for folks with a high instep. This
year give someone special a fantastic pair of striped socks!
Homework and Supplies: Please bring a sock on the needles ready to begin the gusset and
heel turn (this is not a flapped heel; please come to class with a tube only, no flap is
needed). If you do not have a sock then please come to class with 34 stitches knit in the
round for 2 inches.
Class Name:
Gretel Hat
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Saturday, July 19, 10:30am-12:30pm - $25
Instructor:
Leta Griffiths
Description: One of our favorite designers, Ysolda Teague, has created this lovely beret
with a lattice cable pattern. The pattern allows for three different styles: a fitted beret, a
slouchy snood-like shape, or a style somewhere in between. Let Leta walk you through
style selection and techniques to make this hat so you can have one or two (or more!) done
by the gift-giving season.
Homework and Supplies: You will need approximately 200 yards worsted or aran weight
yarn (you may need around 230 yards if you decide to do the very slouchy version) and
needles to get gauge. Please complete brim ribbing and bring pattern to class.
Class Name:
Hourglass Heel
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Date and Time:
Sunday, July 20, 1-3pm - $15
Instructor:
Rachel Valente
Description: This is another fun heel turn that can be worked from the cuff down or the toe
up. The hourglass heel is a very classic looking heel turn and is excellent practice for short
rows. We will discuss two different methods for working short rows as well as the basic
structure of the hour glass heel.
Homework and Supplies: Please bring a sock on the needles ready to begin the gusset and
heel turn (this is not a flapped heel; please come to class with a tube only, no flap is
needed). If you do not have a sock than please come to class with 34 stitches knit in the
round for 2 inches.
Class Name:
Skill Level:
Date and Time:
Dream Catcher Baby Set
Advanced Beginner
Hat: Monday, July 21, 6-8pm - $25
Mittens: Monday, July 28, 6-8pm - $15
-OR- $35 for both classes
Instructor:
Becki Brown
Description: Susan B. Anderson, known for her tiny knitted toys, has designed this supercute hat with pompoms and adorable baby mitts. Tiny hands must stay warm and adorable
mitts fit the bill. The sizes are easily adjustable, so you know you can make one for any
baby, any time! Becki will guide you through the techniques and offer tips on pattern
reading and management.
Homework and Supplies: Please complete a 4" x 4" swatch achieving 5 sts/1 inch. Bring
yarn, needles to get gauge, and pattern to class.
Class Name:
Fairy Sock
Skill Level:
Advanced
Date and Time:
Saturday, July 26, 10:30am-12:30pm - $25
Instructor:
Leta Griffiths
Description: Knit your own wee sock ornament to keep the ends of your Christmas tree
branches warm! This little stocking is small enough to be gratifying while knitting it but
interesting enough to not be boring. Put your sock-knitting skills to use—in miniature—so
you can make one for every person you know!
Homework and Supplies: You will need 25 yards of fingering weight yarn and US 1 (2.25 or
2.5 mm) DPNs or circular for magic loop.
Class Name:
Twist and Shout Cabled Scarf
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Date and Time:
Sunday, July 27, 12:30-2:30pm - $25
Instructor:
Lani Ginn
Description: Add cables to your skill set with this cozy cabled scarf that knits up quickly in
chunky yarn. Take this fashionable scarf class now in July so you can get several
completed in time for holiday gift giving!
Materials: 240 yards of chunky weight yarn. Sample uses Vintage Chunky, Size 10
needles (or needles to obtain gauge), fish hook cable needle, and row counter.