CLASSES

ONGOING & PROJECT CLASSES

ONGOING CLASSES

KNITTING DOCTOR with Dee West
Tuesdays: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Thursdays: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Your knitting questions answered and problems solved

If you have projects that require more than a simple

fix, we recommend you sign up for a Next Steps class.

Complimentary with yarn purchased at Balls and Skeins

BEGINNING KNITTING with Chris Dick                 $64/mo
Mondays :   6:30 - 8:30

April: 5, 12, 19 & 26

BEGINNING KNITTING with Chris Dick                 $64/mo
Mondays :   6:30 - 8:30

May: 3, 10, 17 & 24

Come and learn the basics of knitting:  cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease,

and bind-off.  All you'll need to begin your knitting journey!
Materials:  Worsted weight yarn and size 8 or 9 needles

NEXT STEPS with Kathy Snyder                             $64/4 wks*

Tuesdays* 6:30 - 8:30 pm                                    

March: 9, 16, 23 & 30

April: 6, 13, 20 & 27

NEXT STEPS with Bonnie Reardon                          $64/4 wks*

Fridays* 2:00 - 4:00 pm

March:  5, 12, 19 & 25

April:  2, 9, 16, 23 & 30                                          $80/5 wks*

Bring your own project and join the group.  Need to learn to read a pattern?  

Not clear on a technique? Want to finish the sweater started months (years??) ago?

Tackle those pesky buttonholes?  Just plain learn to knit?  These classes are for you.
Skill Level:  Any Level

*Drop-ins may be available.  Please call ahead to see if there is room.  $16/class

CROCHETING – NEXT STEPS with Lene Prior         $16/class

Tuesday Mornings: March: 16, 23 & 30

                            April: 13, 20 & 27

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Have an existing crochet project you cannot manage to understand and finish?

Well, let me get you going in this class.  This is also a great time to bring a

project you have always wanted to crochet yet need a little help and

encouragement

Materials: Your project

                                             PROJECT CLASSES

MARCH CLASSES

see full class descriptions below

TOP DOWN SWEATER with Chris Dick                                     $64

Mondays, March 8, 15, 22 & 29

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Knit a beautiful pullover sweater you will treasure forever! 

Wear it with jeans or dress it up.  Make one for a special gift.

Skill Level:  Must be able to cast on, knit and purl.

Homework: Knit a 4 inch square in stockinette stitch using the yarn you have chosen 

                 and the required needle size to obtain the correct gauge as listed in the

                 pattern.  Bring swatch to first class still on the needles.

Materials:  Top Down Pattern - pullover
                enough yarn for sweater in your size
                    needles and markers as listed in the pattern.

TOE UP SOCKS with Kathy Snyder                                          $64
Wednesdays , March 3, 10, 17 & 24
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Learn to knit socks nonstop from the toe up, using Judy’s Magic Cast-on. 

You will never have to guess at leg length, run out of yarn, or end up with

leftover yarn.  And no Kitchener stitch!

Skill level:  advanced beginner and up.

Materials:  sock yarn of your choice, about 400 yards

                   two 24” circular needles, size to match yarn label or

                   set of double point needles, size to match yarn label

Homework:  Work gauge swatch by casting on 20 sts and work in stockinette

                      stitch for 4”.       DO NOT CUT YARN.  Bring swatch to first class.  

CONTINENTAL KNITTING with Dee West                                 $16/class

Thursday March 18

2:00 - 4:00 pm

For those of you who have always wanted to learn the Continental Method

of knitting, this class is for you.  This class is designed for those who already

know how to knit the English (throwing, holding the yarn in the right hand)

way.  This 2 hour class will teach you a smooth, simple way to convert your

technique to the Continental style.  Class will focus on holding yarn and needle

in left hand, knit stitch, purl stitch, and if time permits, increasing/decreasing.

Skill level:            See description above

Suggested yarns:  Knitting worsted yarn in a smooth finish -- such as
                           Lamb's Pride, Cascade 220, or equivalent.  Wool is
                           preferred for its elasticity and ease of working

Needles:              Straight or circular needle US 9 (5.5 mm) or 10 (6 mm)

1940 VINTAGE KNITTED AFGHAN - A BLOCK A WEEK
with Bonnie Reardon                                                                  $64
Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25
6:30 – 8:30 pm

This afghan is designed with 49 blocks in different knitting patterns

from the easy to the sublime. The blocks are bordered in single crochet,

then sewn or slip stitched together.

Skill Level:  Blocks require knowledge of knitting, purling, binding off, casting on.

                 While you may learn new skills, this is NOT a learn to knit class.
                 Future blocks will be more difficult, but we will build up to them.

Materials:   Knitting worsted, any type, all one color, or coordinating colors.
                 Suggested yarns - Malabrigo, Eco, Manos, Brown Sheep yarns,
                 Cascade 220 in regular or super wash, Eco Alpaca, or Noro

Knitting needles: Size 7, 8, or 9 depending on your yarn

Crochet hook:      Size D, E, or F depending on your yarn
                          - purchase when we get to the borders

CHA-CHA and LACE FINGERLESS GLOVES with Kathy Snyder          $48/3wks
Saturday mornings, March 13, 20, 27
10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Learn how to use Trendsetter's Cha-cha yarn to make

your lacy fingerless gloves the center of attention.

If you haven't worked in the round with two circular needles,

this is your chance, as this ribbon demands it!

Skill level:  Intermediate and above

Materials:  Cha-cha yarn, and a solid, light-colored yarn of your choice                

                Two 24" circular needles, size as called for on your yarn label                

                Tapestry needle                

                 Scrap yarn in a color contrasting with your yarn

Homework:  Bring a gauge swatch to class, worked over 20 sts in

                  stockinette stitch with your non-Cha-cha yarn.  Do not cut yarn.

SIDE-TO-SIDE CROCHET VEST with Lene Prior                     $32/2 wks
Saturday afternoons, March 13 & 27
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Using a variety of cotton blends, this vest can be made in no time.

We will review sizing and how to add a collar, side vents, even pockets

Skill level:   Advanced beginner and above
Pattern:      Provided at class

Materials:    Sports weight (915 yds -1335)

                  Hooks: F & G

                  Buttons

OR

                  Yarn:Worsted Weight (720-1050 yds)

APRIL CLASSES

see full class descriptions below

LOVE2 SCARF with Bonnie Reardon                                   $64
Wednesday mornings, April 7, 14, 21 & 28
10:00am – 12:00 noon

This scarf is so cute! And the Ella Rae yarn knits up so fast and springy.

You will love this scarf. This is NOT a learning to knit class.

Come learn some of the tricks that make lace knitting fun.

Skill Level:   Experienced beginner.
                   Must have completed several knitting projects already
                   and know how to do K2 tog and YO

Suggested yarn: 1 skein Ella Rae Lace Merino yarn,
                           or 100gr of any sock or lace weight yarn.

Pattern:  Love 2 scarf by Rosemary Hill

Needles:  US #5 needles, single points.

Notions:   stitch markers, darning needle

Homework:  Gauge: 24sts. X 32 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch

                  Please make a 24 stitch gauge square in your yarn
                  using #5 needles before class.

BABY HOODIE SWEATER with Kathy Snyder                  $64

Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28

6.30 - 8.30 pm

Pick from any of the fabulous new cottons at Balls & Skeins and

make a great little hooded sweater for your little one to wear to

the shore, to the park, or anywhere!

Skill level:  experience with knitting in the round

Materials:  Fiber Trends pattern

                300 - 500 yards cotton yarn

                needles sized to suit yarn:  circulars (24") and/or double points

                tapestry needle, buttons or zipper

Homework:  bring a gauge swatch to first class meeting

TOP DOWN SWEATER with Julie Barrow                                      $64

Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15 & 22

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Knit a beautiful pullover sweater you will treasure forever! 

Wear it with jeans or dress it up.  Make one for a special gift.

Skill Level:  Must be able to cast on, knit and purl.

Homework: Knit a 4 inch square in stockinette stitch using the yarn you have chosen 

                 and the required needle size to obtain the correct gauge as listed in the

                 pattern.  Bring swatch to first class still on the needles.

Materials:  Top Down Pattern - pullover
                enough yarn for sweater in your size
                    needles and markers as listed in the pattern.

1940 VINTAGE KNITTED AFGHAN - A BLOCK A WEEK
with Bonnie Reardon                                                                  $64
Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15 & 22
6:30 – 8:30 pm

This afghan is designed with 49 blocks in different knitting patterns

from the easy to the sublime. The blocks are bordered in single crochet,

then sewn or slip stitched together.

Skill Level:  Blocks require knowledge of knitting, purling, binding off, casting on.

                 While you may learn new skills, this is NOT a learn to knit class.
                 Future blocks will be more difficult, but we will build up to them.

Materials:   Knitting worsted, any type, all one color, or coordinating colors.
                 Suggested yarns - Malabrigo, Eco, Manos, Brown Sheep yarns,
                 Cascade 220 in regular or super wash, Eco Alpaca, or Noro

Knitting needles: Size 7, 8, or 9 depending on your yarn

Crochet hook:      Size D, E, or F depending on your yarn
                          - purchase when we get to the borders

CONTINENTAL KNITTING with Dee West                                 $16/class

Thursday, April 15

2:00 - 4:00 pm

For those of you who have always wanted to learn the Continental Method

of knitting, this class is for you.  This class is designed for those who already

know how to knit the English (throwing, holding the yarn in the right hand)

way.  This 2 hour class will teach you a smooth, simple way to convert your

technique to the Continental style.  Class will focus on holding yarn and needle

in left hand, knit stitch, purl stitch, and if time permits, increasing/decreasing.

Skill level:            See description above

Suggested yarns:  Knitting worsted yarn in a smooth finish -- such as
                           Lamb's Pride, Cascade 220, or equivalent.  Wool is
                           preferred for its elasticity and ease of working

Needles:              Straight or circular needle US 9 (5.5 mm) or 10 (6 mm)

ARAN SAMPLER PILLOW with Kathy Snyder               $64
Saturdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24

10 am - noon

Learn cables, bobbles, seed stitch, buttonholes, and even a bit of crochet as

make this pillow, one square at a time, from any fiber, for any use.

Skill  level:  advanced beginner and above

Materials:   400-450 yards yarn of your choice, worsted weight

                  Needles to suit yarn, single point or circular

                  7 buttons

                  crochet hook

                  tapestry needle

CROCHETED SOCKS with Lene Prior                       $32/2wks
Saturday afternoons, April 10 & 17
1:00 - 3:00 pm
description to come

SALLY MEVILLE’S FAVORITE SUMMER SWEATER  Dee West $64
Sundays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Knit this simple and really comfortable sweater in time for summer. 
This is very easy, has simple shaping, simple finishing, and best of all,

knitted completely in garter stitch.  Select from the fabulous light weight

and colorful cotton yarns arriving daily at Balls & Skeins.

Skill level:   Advanced Beginner
Yarn:  930 - 1700 yards of light weight cotton or cotton blend, depending
          on size, that knits at 22 sts over 4" in garter stitch with #5 needle.
Needles:      Circular US size 5 (3.75 mm) and 10.5 (6.5 mm)
Pattern:       The Knit Stitch (Melville)

Materials:    Markers, crochet hook and row counters

MAY CLASSES

see full class descriptions below

SUMMER SHAWL with Kathy Snyder                                         $48

Wednesdays, May 5, 19, 26

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Using a yummy cotton yarn and a gossamer mohair/silk yarn,

along with your own style, make a lovely summer shawl that

will also double as a snuggly winter scarf later in the year.

Skill level:  beginner

Materials:  200-400 yards cotton (bamboo, silk) yarn

                400-600 yards Douceur et Soie mohair/silk

                 US size 7 and 17 needles (single point or circulars)**
                 (size 17s should be metal or plastic, slippery!)

SUMMER SOCKS, LACE OR NOT with Kathy Snyder                      $64

Saturdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29

10 am - noon

Make some great socks from washable cotton to wear for spring and

summer.  Add a lace pattern of your choice.or not!

Skill level:  experience with knitting in the round

Materials:  2 balls (300-500 yds) cotton yarn, lace weight to DK weight

                2 circulars or set of double point needles to suit yarn

                tapestry needle

Homework:  bring gauge swatch to first class

                                             BALLS & SKEINS'S CLASS POLICIES

Class costs: $64 for four classes ($8/hour). Sign up is at Balls and Skeins. Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. You may sign up via phone with a credit card.

Cancellation policy: more than 2 weeks before beginning of class, full refund given; under 2 weeks, no refund unless your space can be filled from the waiting list.

Class size: Minimum of 4 students to make a class go, unless teacher feels subject is appropriate for a smaller class. We keep the classes small to ensure individual attention is given to each knitter.

Waiting lists: Will be kept as before. You will be called or emailed if a spot opens.

Parking: Plenty of parking in the parking lot right out front.

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to scheduled class time so classes can start and end on time. If you are going to be late please call ahead