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BEGIN KNIT CLASS
Join Lofty Lou Lady Elizabeth Haines and learn how to knit. This class is specifically designed for people who want to learn to knit in a small class setting with other new knitters. Each student will receive individual attention to learn knitting vocabulary, information about yarn types and weight, simple knitting stitches and pattern reading. A simple scarf will be created. Students will want to practice, at home or at the community table at the front of the shop. Class Fee: $75 Wednesday with Elizabeth Haines 1:30pm – 4:30pm (3 Sessions) July 24 - August 7 10:00am – 1:00pm (3 Sessions) April 10 - April 24 May 1 - May 15 July 24 - August 7 |
BEGIN KNIT PART 2
Join Lofty Lou Lady Elizabeth Haines for part two of learning how to knit. This class is specifically designed as a follow up for people who have taken the Begin Knit Part 1 class and want a little more time knitting in a small class setting with other new knitters. Each student will advance at their own level on individual projects. Class Fee: $75 Wednesday with Elizabeth Haines 10:00am – 1:00pm (3 Sessions) May 22 & 29 (2 session for $50) August 14 - August 28 1:30pm – 4:30pm (3 Sessions) May 1 - May 15 August 14 - August 28 |
BUILDING BLOCKS
Build your confidence and skills as a knitter in this unique, 12-session class with our instructor Theresa Ainsworth. Each block will be a different stitch beginning with simpler patterns and building skills to more complicated patterns. In the last class you will learn how to seam your blocks into a beautiful sampler afghan. You will need a copy of the Building Blocks booklet by Michelle Hunter. A limited number of hard copies will be available at the shop for $21, or you can purchase a digital version through Ravelry. Class Fee: $120 Every Other Tuesday with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (12 Sessions) April 2 - September 3 |
Children's Beginning Knitting Classes
Join Lofty Lou Lady Elizabeth Haines and other beginning knitters to learn how to knit using straight needles and colorful chunky yarn to create several simple projects. The first will be a sampler. After completion of the sampler, students will create headbands, simple scarfs, or other crafty small items of their choice. Practice at home will ensure success and ease of using the tools of knitting to produce projects to be proud of! Prerequisites: Students should be entering 4th grade or older, be interested in trying something new, and willing to practice at home. Class Fee: $50 Wednesday with Elizabeth Haines 10:00am – 11:30pm (3 Sessions) July 3 - July 17 1:00pm – 2:30pm (3 Sessions) July 3 - July 17 |
LET'S GET CLASSY
Top Down Cardigan Kinvarra is a classic drop shoulder cardigan. This cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. The neckline is added last to give you the maximum finishing flexibility. The sleeves are designed to be fitted. The front and back neck are shaped similarly so that you can also wear this cardigan back-to-front. Purchase the pattern HERE. Class Fee: $75 Every Other Tuesday with Debi Padlicki 10:00am – 1:00pm (3 Sessions) May 7, 21 and June 4 |
Better Fitting Sweaters
Learn to make better fitting sweaters by understanding how to fit your body and solve common fit issues. Learn to make small pattern adjustments to suit your body shape such as: adding bust darts, shortening, or lengthening sleeves, adding hip or waist shaping, front neck shaping, or increasing the size of the sleeve around the bicep. Be sure to bring any questions you have about making a better fitting sweater. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of (or desire to learn) garment making Class Fee: $45 Sundays with Helen Keith 1:30am – 3:30pm (2 Sessions) April 14 & April 21 |
One at a Time Socks with Magic Loop
Learn to knit socks with the Magic Loop method. Debi Padlicki will teach sock construction, such as how to turn a heel, knitting a gusset and picking up stitches. Prerequisites: Moderate beginner (not a new beginner) (knit and purl) Class fee: $45 Every Other Tuesday with Debi Padlicki 1:30am – 4:30pm (2 Sessions) May 7 & May 21 |
Two at a Time Socks with Magic Loop
Stop knitting one sock at a time! Building on the one-at-a-time Magic Loop sock class, learn to knit two socks at once with the magic Loop method. Debi Padlicki will teach how to cast on, heel cup and picking up the gusset two-at-a-time socks! Prerequisites/Intermediate knitter: Students must have previous One-at-a-time sock Magic Loop Class/experience Class fee: $45 Every Other Wednesday with Debi Padlicki 10:00am – 1:00pm (2 Sessions) June 12 & June 26 |
Cozy Knitted Felted Hats, Slippers or Bag
Join Lofty Lou Lady Elizabeth Haines and create your own knitted felted hat, slippers or handbag using 100% wool yarn suitable for felting when washed. Examples of suitable yarns are: Lamb’s Pride worsted or non-superwash fiber (sheep, alpaca, llama). Students can view already felted samples to include Fiber Trends Hat with Brim Variations, Duffers - Revisited-v2.1, or Seamless Clutch Bag by Marion Matthews. Students will select a pattern and yarn of their choice, knit the garment/s and plan the felting process while in class, then complete the felting at home. Final products will be refined and shared at the 3rd class. Class fee: $75 Wednesdays with Elizabeth Haines 1:30am – 4:30pm (3 Sessions) September 4 - September 18 |
Beginning Colorwork Class
Join Lofty Lou Lady Elizabeth Haines and learn how to knit patterns (colorwork), with two colors. Simple knit stitches are used in making a hat. Elizabeth has picked the Valentines’ Day beanie by Jeri Sullivan (free pattern on Ravelry) or you can pick a similar two color pattern. This is a fun and easy way to break into colorwork in a small class environment. Class fee: $75 Wednesdays with Elizabeth Haines 10:00am – 1:00pm (3 Sessions) September 4 - September 18 |
KNITTING UNIVERSITY
Enjoy our Knitting University with five 3-hour sessions. Open to all levels, you will learn not only to improve your skills, but in every class a new shortcut, stitch, or helpful knitting tip or skill will be demonstrated. Bring a project you are currently working on or a new one you would like to start! Class Fee: $95, (5 sessions) Saturday sessions with Linda Mathes 10:00am – 1:00pm April 13 - May 11 June 1 - July 6 (skipping June 15) June 13 - August 10 August 17 - September 21 (skipping September 14) Monday sessions with Debi Padlicki 10:00am – 1:00pm April 1 - April 29 May 6 - June 10 (skipping May 27) 2:00pm - 5:00pm April 1 - April 29 May 6 - June 10 (skipping May 27) Thursday sessions with Debi Padlicki 10:00am – 1:00pm April 4 - May 2 May 9 - June 6 |
FIBER CRAFT UNIVERSITY
Expanded fiber craft offerings Work on projects that bring you joy. Knitting or Crochet (All levels), Needle Felting and coil rope baskets. Work on your own project at your own pace! This class is for those who want to take their skills to the next level – as well as for those just starting out! All skill levels are welcome! Popular instructor Theresa Ainsworth will teach you to knit, crochet, felting, or make coil rope baskets. Theresa will help you with techniques, pattern reading, reading gauge, and more! Class fee: $95, (5 sessions) Thursday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm April 25 - May 23 Saturday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm April 27 - May 25 |
CROCHET AS YOU WANT IT
Learn crochet or take crochet to the next level with nationally recognized designer and instructor Linda Dean! Just get the basics or gain knowledge to make you a master, this class offers crochet the way you want it! Do you want to create blankets? Sweaters? Shawls? Toys? Lace? Handbags? The only limit is your own imagination! Class fee: $95 (5 sessions) $75 (3 sessions) $35 for class drop-ins Fridays with Linda Dean 1:30 - 4:30 pm March 22 - April 26 (skipping April 19) May 10 - June 14 (skipping June 7) July 12 - August 16 (skipping July 26) August 23 - September 27 (skipping September 13) |
FIBER CRAFT UNIVERSITY
Expanded fiber craft offerings Work on projects that bring you joy. Knitting or Crochet (All levels), Needle Felting and coil rope baskets. Work on your own project at your own pace! This class is for those who want to take their skills to the next level – as well as for those just starting out! All skill levels are welcome! Popular instructor Theresa Ainsworth will teach you to knit, crochet, felting, or make coil rope baskets. Theresa will help you with techniques, pattern reading, reading gauge, and more! Class fee: $95, (5 sessions) Thursday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm April 25 - May 23 Saturday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm April 27 - May 25 |
SPINNING 101
Learn how to make your own yarn on a spinning wheel from Lofty Lou Lady Bree Jernigan. You’ll have the opportunity to try out a variety of fibers in this fun and informative class. Bring your own wheel or use one provided by the instructor which you can take home on loan for a nominal fee. Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions. Class Fee: $95; plus $15 (cash) supply fee due on first day of class Saturdays with Bree Jernigan 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (5 sessions) June 15 - July 13 |
WEAVING 101
Learn the fundamentals of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Join Lofty Lou Lady Cindee La Joure as she walks you through creating the warp and “dressing the loom.” You’ll learn hemstitching and finishing techniques. After some practice to get yourself familiar with the techniques, you’ll dive into creating your own one-of-a-kind scarf. Instructor will provide loaner looms for the class. Class fee: $75 Saturday sessions with Cindee La Joure 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm May 4 - May 25 Friday sessions with Cindee La Joure 10:00 am - 1:00 pm June 7 - June 21 |
WEAVING 102
In this three-session class, open to students who have taken Weaving 101 and/or know how to load a loom, students will learn more weaving techniques. Lofty Lady Cindee La Joure will teach you 2-color warp, weaving with 2 shuttles, how to measure a project as you weave, hemming techniques, and more. You’ll have your choice of several projects: weaving 4 placemats; a table runner; a short runner and 2 placemats; or a scarf. Instructor will provide loaner looms for the class. Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions. Class fee: $75 Check back here for more classes |
WEAVING 103 - PICK-UP STICKS
Adventure beyond the standard weave on a rigid heddle loom by joining Lofty Lou Lady Cindee La Joure as she teaches you how to use pickup sticks to create lacy and textured patterns. You will weave a complete scarf in this class with three different weave patterns and learn new techniques to implement in your future projects. The class is open to students who have taken Weaving 101 or know how to load a loom. Instructor will provide loaner looms for the class. Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions. Class fee: $75 Check back here for more classes |
WEAVING - PILLOWS!
Is two your lucky number? It is with this class! Join Lofty Lady Cindee La Joure as she teaches you two new weaving styles while you weave two decorative pillow covers using two yarns. One pillow will be woven using a clasped weft technique and the other pillow in an offset Danish medallion pattern. While these are slower weave patterns than plain weave, the results are beautiful. Clasped Weft weaving is a plain weave with doubled-up wefts in contrasting colors. The key to the effect is that the wefts are interlocked, creating unique effects. You can use clasped weft to make random lines of color or random shapes, or you can be more strategic and build up geometric shapes. Danish Medallion weaving is a finger-controlled technique where sections of warp and weft are grouped together to create a pattern. This weave structure uses a third thicker yarn weft to draw the fabric up into medallion shapes. Both pillow covers are woven on one warp. Seam sewing and optional zipper not done in class. The class is open to students who have taken Weaving 101 or know how to load a loom. The instructor will provide loaner looms for the class. Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions. Class fee: $75 Thursday evening sessions with Cindee La Joure 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm May 9 - May 30 |
WEAVING - KITCHEN TOWELS!
This is a four session class that starts on Sunday then moves to Thursday evenings. Join Lofty Lou Lady Cindee La Joure and learn the waffle weave structure while you weave a set of kitchen towels. You can choose to design your towels with stripes or checks in a variety of color combinations to make the towels uniquely yours. instructor, Cindee La Joure, will provide loaner rigid heddle looms for the class. Prerequisite: Weaving 101 or know how to load a loom. Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions Class fee: $75 Sunday June 2 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday June 6, 13, 20 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
CUSTOM CLASSES
With Nancy Fowle Let Lofty Lady Instructor Nancy Fowle know your knitting goals and she will work with you to design a class on Zoom. Possible sample courses could include but are not limited to: Socks for beginners; knitting for beginners/refresher course; lace techniques and knitting with beads; advanced knitting techniques (pattern selection/reading/modification/cast-ons/bind-offs, etc.); fixing mistakes. Classes are one-hour sessions. Class fee: $25 for a single session $40 for two sessions $55 for three sessions. As a student, you will be entitled to the regular 10% discount on yarn and notions purchased in the shop. |