Introduction to Design with Amy King
Learn to design your own sweater with published designer and fiber artist, Amy King. You’ll learn how to measure, where to measure and how to turn your gauge swatch into the sweater you really want. You’ll be able to make your own sweater, be it lace, cables, or plain stockinette. We’ll go over Raglans, Drop Sleeves, and Yoke sweaters in this class. The class will be offered once in May, and again in July. A small amount of prep work is required.
Session I: Wed. May 7, 6:30-8:30pm AND Wed. May 21, 6:30-7:30pm
Session II: Wed. July 9, 6:30-8:30pm AND Wed. July 16, 6:30-7:30pm
$45 per person
Socks on 2 Circular Needles
In this two-week class, we will unravel the mystery of knitting socks on 2 circular needles. By the end of the class, you will have the skills needed to start knitting socks for all your friends and family.
Saturday 10:30am-12:00pm May 17 and 31 • $45 per person
Learn to Spindle
Interested in learning more about fiber? How yarn is created? How to spin your own? In this class, Amy King will get you spinning on a spindle, explain the basics of spinning, and introduce you to a variety of fibers.
Wed. June 18, 6:30-8:30pm • $35 per person plus a $18 materials fee.
The materials fee covers the cost of 6 ounces of fiber, selected specifically for the class. Amy will have you trying a number of different fiber types to see how each one feels and reacts to the spindle.
Spindles will be available to borrow for the class, or for purchase.
Learn to Lace
In this two-week class, you will learn the basics of lace knitting - from chart reading to the use of lifelines. We will start with a beautiful lace scarf and provide you with all the tools to tackle that lace project you’ve been eyeing.
Saturday 10:30am-12:00pm, June 7 and 14 • $45 per person
Wanna Felt?
Have you been eyeing all the gorgeous new felted bag patterns, but haven’t quite dared try it yourself? In this two-week class, we’ll take you through the entire process, from casting on those first stitches, to properly blocking and shaping your finished bag.
Saturday 10:30am-12:00pm June 21 and 28 • $45 per person
Magic Loop
Have you seen people knitting socks on one long circular needle and wondered: “how do they do that?” In this two-week class, we’ll teach you this hot new technique and get you ready to loop on any circular project.
Sat. 10:30am-12:00pm: July 26 and August 2 • $45 per person
Private Lesson
Private lessons are also available.
Call or stop by to schedule a time. • $25 per hour
The Knitting Experience After Hours
Have you ever wanted to have a yarn shop all to yourself? To play with color combinations, pore over patterns, knit and chat with friends? Here is your chance! Reserve a private shopping session after our normal business hours. Bring up to 9 of your friends to shop, talk, have a cup of tea, sit, knit, and relax!
Contact us for details. • $25 per hour
Advance registration and payment is required for all classes.
Registration fees are nonrefundable, and unless specified, class fees do not include materials.
Class sizes are limited to five students, so register today!
For more information on any of these classes,
call us at (207) 319-7634, e-mail, or just stop in!
We offer a 10% discount on supplies purchased for class projects.