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Balls & Skeins 899 Gravenstein Hwy. S. Sebastopol, CA phone: 707-824-8991 |
CLASSES
ONGOING & PROJECT CLASSESONGOING CLASSESKNITTING DOCTOR 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 $64/mo August: 2, 9, 16 & 23 September 13, 20 & 27 (3wks/$48) 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!
NEXT STEPS with Kathy Snyder $64/4 wks* Tuesdays* 6:30 - 8:30 pm August: 3, 10 17 & 24 September 7, 14, 21 & 28
NEXT STEPS with Bonnie Reardon $64/4 wks* Fridays* 2:00 - 4:00 pm August: 6, 13, 20 & 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 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. *Drop-ins may be available. Please call ahead to see if there is room. $16/class
CROCHET & KNITTING – NEXT STEPS with Lene Prior $16/class Tuesday Mornings: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm July: 21 & 28 August: 10, 17 & 24 September 14, 21 & 28 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 AUGUST CLASSES
NEXT STEPS TOO with Kathy Snyder $64/4 wks* Wednesdays: August 4, 11, 18 & 25 6:30 - 8:30 pm 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. *Drop-ins may be available. Please call ahead to see if there is room. $16/class
FELTED SLIPPERS with Chris Dick $48/3wks Thursdays, August 12, 19, and 25 10:00 – 12.00 pm Cold feet? Can't think of the perfect gift for a loved one? This is the answer! The best slippers you'll ever wear. Knitted with 100% wool on large needles, so when you wash them in HOT water they will shrink to fit like a glove. Skill level: Intermediate Needles: Size 13, 24" circular needles Materials: 440 yards sole and cuff color 220 yards top color. This is for a medium slipper, a large will take more. Pattern.
CONTINENTAL KNITTING with Dee West $16/class Thursday, August 19 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 Needles: Straight or circular needle US 9 (5.5 mm) or 10 (6 mm)
GILDA BEADED SCARF with Kathy Snyder $32/2wks Saturday mornings, August 7th and 21st 10 am to 12 pm Learn to string beads onto your yarn, then work them into a fabulous fabric. As the Twisted Sisters say, it's really a piece of jewelry! Just one skein and one bag of beads are all you'll need for this lovely accent piece. Sample in shop plus materials. Skill level: intermediate and above. Materials: one skein Mirage one bag beads small eye sewing needle, thread. Needles: US size 5, 6, or 7 needles, single point or circular (24") Pattern: Twisted Sisters Gilda
TOP DOWN CABLED SWEATER with Kathy Snyder $64 Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22 and 29 6:30 - 8:30 pm Now that you've done a wonderful, simple top-down sweater, learn to personalize it and make it even more wonderful with cables. Skill Level: Advanced beginner and above, and able to read a pattern. Materials: Top Down Pattern - pullover enough worsted weight yarn for sweater in your size needles and markers as listed in the pattern. You will be given cable instructions in class. 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 still on the needles.
CONTINENTAL KNITTING with Dee West $16/class Thursday, September 23 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 Needles: Straight or circular needle US 9 (5.5 mm) or 10 (6 mm)
TOP DOWN SWEATER $64 Thursday mornings, September 2, 9, 16 and 30 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 and needles you’ve chosen to obtain the correct gauge as listed in the pattern. Bring swatch to first class still on the needles. Materials: Top Down Pattern - pullover
TOSCA SWEATER with Lene Prior $64 Thursdays, September 2, 9, 16 and 30 6:30 – 8:30 pm This fast and easy sweater is knit in 1 easy piece starting at the elbow around upper back to the other elbow sleeve, then stitches picked up for the bottom and collar panel. Instructor used one of the 12- yarn palettes in Giant Skein Hand Painted Knitting Yarn plus a few in her stash. Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Pattern: Noro Flowers, Design 14 Yarn: Giant Skein Hand Painted Knitting Yarn or Needles: US 8 & 10 circular Homework: Gauge swatch 14 sts & 19 rows= 4" in st st using the yarn Bring swatch to first class still on the needles.
NEEDLE-FELTING with Kathy Snyder $48/3wks Saturday mornings, September 4, 11 and 18 10am to noon Learn to embellish your felted slippers, bags, or holiday stockings using felting needles, roving, yarn, and anything your imagination can devise. Then create charming animals for the little ones in your family, and finally, hand felt ornaments, beads, or faux stones (your choice) to broaden your fiber horizons! Skill level: all Materials: felted items from your collection, or a 8" x 8" felted swatch felting needles felting brush or felting sponge roving yarns from your stash
BLUEBIRD STOLE with Bonnie Reardon $64 Easy-to-do lace shawl with markers and a chart to read to keep your counting straight. It is entirely composed of yarn overs and k2tog or k3tog stitches, so the lace knitting skills are basic, but the combination of patterns in this shawl is stunning. A lovely useful stole that is elegant but warmer than it looks. Would make a great head and neck scarf for winter or a stole for our chilly summer evenings. Shop sample was knitted using Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn. Skill Level: Intermediate Knitters Only Pattern: Available at Balls and Skeins. Materials: Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn (3 skeins), Yardage required is 1240 yards Needles: US #7 for sock weight yarn. US #5 for lace weight yarn Optional (easy): Size 6/0 seed beads
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. 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 |
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