Tapestry Weaving on a Frame Loom. 12” x 16”: An Introduction and Beyond

Level: Beginner
Dates: 2 Sunday Mornings March 8 & 15
Time: 9AM - Noon

10 SPOTS ONLY!

Do you have a yarn stash and wondering what to do with it? Want to bust out and learn something new that's highly accessible?

The what, why and how of Warp and Weft.

All the ins, outs, overs and unders needed to begin and complete a woven project. We will learn plain weave, kilim technique, cross hatching and more. There are endless possibilities of what can be done.

Warning! VERY addicting!

--Judith Symonds is an artist, weaver, knitter, educator. When asked she said she has been weaving for 200 years. She was named 2003 Knitter of the Year from Lion Brands Yarn.

Cost: $100

Supplies: Loom on sale at The Blue Purl

Need 2 colors or worsted weight to start - Please bring bits and pieces of yarn you love and if you have a stash - some you don't mind sharing.

The Weekender designed by Andrea Mowry

Level:  Intermediate
Instructor: Liz Braverman
Dates: Mondays, Feb. 10, 24, March 2, 9
Time: 10-11:30 AM 
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This is a versatile bottom up pullover with positive ease. Will be a great sweater you will go to over and over again. Techniques you will learn: slipped stitches, ribbing, working inside out, picking up stitches, short rows, dropped shoulder.
Cost: $75 + supplies

Tapestry Weaving on a Frame Loom. 12” x 16”: An Introduction and Beyond

Level: Beginner
Dates: 2 Sunday Mornings March 8 & 15
Time: 9AM - Noon

10 SPOTS ONLY!

Do you have a yarn stash and wondering what to do with it? Want to bust out and learn something new that's highly accessible?

The what, why and how of Warp and Weft.

All the ins, outs, overs and unders needed to begin and complete a woven project. We will learn plain weave, kilim technique, cross hatching and more. There are endless possibilities of what can be done.

Warning! VERY addicting!

--Judith Symonds is an artist, weaver, knitter, educator. When asked she said she has been weaving for 200 years. She was named 2003 Knitter of the Year from Lion Brands Yarn.

Cost: $100

Supplies: Loom on sale at The Blue Purl

Need 2 colors or worsted weight to start - Please bring bits and pieces of yarn you love and if you have a stash - some you don't mind sharing.

Bunny a soft toy
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Saturdays Feb 15, 29, March 7
Time: 9:00- 10:30 AM
Pattern will be provided

Skills taught: A lot of shaping (increasing/decreasing), seaming

This is an old toy pattern Keri will work through with you to make this super cute bunny. Look at that belly!

DK Weight Yarn

Class Fee: $60 plus supplies

Sasha Cowl by Michele Rose Orne

Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Feb. 25, March 3 (March 10 as snow date)
Time: 9-10:30
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This pretty cowl is the perfect project if you’re looking for a quick little neck warmer made in thicker yarn. It only requires 130 yds. of chunky weight yarn and could be the project that introduces you to knitting in the round and making lace.

From the pattern: “Knit in the round, Sasha starts and ends with a bit of simple garter stitch. The easy lace pattern in the center reminds us of Gothic arches.” Pattern is both written and charted.”
Techniques include: knitting in round on a circular needle, chart reading and learning yarnovers and decreases to make a simple lace pattern.

The Weekender designed by Andrea Mowry

Level:  Intermediate
Instructor: Liz Braverman
Dates: Mondays, Feb. 10, 24, March 2, 9
Time: 10-11:30 AM 
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This is a versatile bottom up pullover with positive ease. Will be a great sweater you will go to over and over again. Techniques you will learn: slipped stitches, ribbing, working inside out, picking up stitches, short rows, dropped shoulder.
Cost: $75 + supplies

Bunny a soft toy
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Saturdays Feb 15, 29, March 7
Time: 9:00- 10:30 AM
Pattern will be provided

Skills taught: A lot of shaping (increasing/decreasing), seaming

This is an old toy pattern Keri will work through with you to make this super cute bunny. Look at that belly!

DK Weight Yarn

Class Fee: $60 plus supplies

Tunisian Crochet

Level: Advanced, Beginner - must know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet
Tunisian Throw Pattern (Scarf (class) or make throw) - by: Lion Brand
Teacher: Carolyn Hanson
Dates: 3 Thursdays - Feb. 6, 20, 27; 7-9 PM

Learn Tunisian crochet! Tunisian crochet uses a different technique from regular crochet and uses a long shafted hook. Carolyn will teach us different stitches to make blocks which can be made into a scarf, pillow, or continue on to make a throw.

Class fee: $75 plus supplies

CLASS FULL

Heart Mittens by Jean LemMon

Level:  Intermediate - previous colorwork experience
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Wednesdays - Feb. 5, 12, 26, (Feb. 19th as snow date)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 

These fair isle mittens are worked in the round, using 2 colors for the fair isle color work.  The pattern is based on popular Scandinavian mittens but is worked using worsted weight yarn so they work up quickly!  You need to have done some color work is order to be successful with this project.

The techniques we’ll cover include:  knitting small tubes (I prefer using 2 circular needles), chart reading and picking up stitches.

Cost: $60 + supplies

Sasha Cowl by Michele Rose Orne

Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Feb. 25, March 3 (March 10 as snow date)
Time: 9-10:30
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This pretty cowl is the perfect project if you’re looking for a quick little neck warmer made in thicker yarn. It only requires 130 yds. of chunky weight yarn and could be the project that introduces you to knitting in the round and making lace.

From the pattern: “Knit in the round, Sasha starts and ends with a bit of simple garter stitch. The easy lace pattern in the center reminds us of Gothic arches.” Pattern is both written and charted.”
Techniques include: knitting in round on a circular needle, chart reading and learning yarnovers and decreases to make a simple lace pattern.

The Weekender designed by Andrea Mowry

Level:  Intermediate
Instructor: Liz Braverman
Dates: Mondays, Feb. 10, 24, March 2, 9
Time: 10-11:30 AM 
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This is a versatile bottom up pullover with positive ease. Will be a great sweater you will go to over and over again. Techniques you will learn: slipped stitches, ribbing, working inside out, picking up stitches, short rows, dropped shoulder.
Cost: $75 + supplies

Maple cardigan designed by Marie Wallin

Level:  Advanced intermediate
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, 22
Time: 9-10:30 AM  last class 2 hours
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

The Maple cardigan is knitted using 10 different colors and incorporates fair isle and intarsia techniques to create this intricate sweater.  This is a bottom-up cardigan, knitted in pieces and seamed together in the traditional method of sweater construction. The button bands and neckband are picked up and knitted at the end of the project.  

The pattern was originally published in a Rowan magazine but is now available individually from Ravelry.   The techniques that will be covered are: fair isle colorwork, intarsia (use of bobbins), seaming (3 types of seams), and picking up stitches.  You will not only learn how to knit this beautiful sweater, but also how to finish it!

We have suggestions for 3 different colorways or you can be creative and design your own!
Cost: $85 + supplies

Tunisian Crochet

Level: Advanced, Beginner - must know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet
Tunisian Throw Pattern (Scarf (class) or make throw) - by: Lion Brand
Teacher: Carolyn Hanson
Dates: 3 Thursdays - Feb. 6, 20, 27; 7-9 PM

Learn Tunisian crochet! Tunisian crochet uses a different technique from regular crochet and uses a long shafted hook. Carolyn will teach us different stitches to make blocks which can be made into a scarf, pillow, or continue on to make a throw.

Class fee: $75 plus supplies

Bunny a soft toy
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Saturdays Feb 15, 29, March 7
Time: 9:00- 10:30 AM
Pattern will be provided

Skills taught: A lot of shaping (increasing/decreasing), seaming

This is an old toy pattern Keri will work through with you to make this super cute bunny. Look at that belly!

DK Weight Yarn

Class Fee: $60 plus supplies

Ramona Cardigan a Top Down Raglan Cardigan

Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Liz Braverman
Dates: Friday’s January 10, 24, February 7 & 14 (21st as a snow date)
Time: 9:00- 10:30 AM
Pattern paid on Ravelry

Skills taught: Seamless Top Down construction, directional increases and decreases, button band and button holes

The Ramona cardigan is a great “first sweater” project. Knit on larger needles you will see your piece grow quickly while learning basic top down construction. And it’s super cute!

Aran (varies with size)
US #8 and #9 (32” or 40” circular)
8 fixed and 8 locking stitch markers
Scrap yarn of similar weight

Class Fee: $75 plus supplies

CLASS FULL

Heart Mittens by Jean LemMon

Level:  Intermediate - previous colorwork experience
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Wednesdays - Feb. 5, 12, 26, (Feb. 19th as snow date)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 

These fair isle mittens are worked in the round, using 2 colors for the fair isle color work.  The pattern is based on popular Scandinavian mittens but is worked using worsted weight yarn so they work up quickly!  You need to have done some color work is order to be successful with this project.

The techniques we’ll cover include:  knitting small tubes (I prefer using 2 circular needles), chart reading and picking up stitches.

Cost: $60 + supplies

CLASSES FULL
Building Blocks Part 1 - 6 Blocks

Level: Advanced beginner, assumes understanding of long tail cast on, knit and purl stitches and their appearance.
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 (snow day 18)
Time: 2 Sessions; 9-10:30 AM class - 7-8:30 PM class
Pattern: Pattern Book Available in Shop

Block by Block is an exciting series of classes designed to help you learn and practice lots of fun knitting skills. Each of the weekly sessions focuses on a block pattern and introduces a new concept, done in a sequential fashion that "builds" upon the previously learned skill. Knitting techniques for each block will even be supported with video instruction. Six blocks may be joined to create a small lap blanket or baby blanket, or students may continue to make additional squares in Part 2 of this class or by themselves.

If you have taken a beginning knitting class and made a couple scarves or hats this is an excellent next step!

Class fee: $100 plus supplies + supplies

CLASSES FULL
Building Blocks Part 1 - 6 Blocks

Level: Advanced beginner, assumes understanding of long tail cast on, knit and purl stitches and their appearance.
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 (snow day 18)
Time: 2 Sessions; 9-10:30 AM class - 7-8:30 PM class
Pattern: Pattern Book Available in Shop

Block by Block is an exciting series of classes designed to help you learn and practice lots of fun knitting skills. Each of the weekly sessions focuses on a block pattern and introduces a new concept, done in a sequential fashion that "builds" upon the previously learned skill. Knitting techniques for each block will even be supported with video instruction. Six blocks may be joined to create a small lap blanket or baby blanket, or students may continue to make additional squares in Part 2 of this class or by themselves.

If you have taken a beginning knitting class and made a couple scarves or hats this is an excellent next step!

Class fee: $100 plus supplies + supplies

The Weekender designed by Andrea Mowry

Level:  Intermediate
Instructor: Liz Braverman
Dates: Mondays, Feb. 10, 24, March 2, 9
Time: 10-11:30 AM 
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This is a versatile bottom up pullover with positive ease. Will be a great sweater you will go to over and over again. Techniques you will learn: slipped stitches, ribbing, working inside out, picking up stitches, short rows, dropped shoulder.
Cost: $75 + supplies

Maple cardigan designed by Marie Wallin

Level:  Advanced intermediate
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, 22
Time: 9-10:30 AM  last class 2 hours
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

The Maple cardigan is knitted using 10 different colors and incorporates fair isle and intarsia techniques to create this intricate sweater.  This is a bottom-up cardigan, knitted in pieces and seamed together in the traditional method of sweater construction. The button bands and neckband are picked up and knitted at the end of the project.  

The pattern was originally published in a Rowan magazine but is now available individually from Ravelry.   The techniques that will be covered are: fair isle colorwork, intarsia (use of bobbins), seaming (3 types of seams), and picking up stitches.  You will not only learn how to knit this beautiful sweater, but also how to finish it!

We have suggestions for 3 different colorways or you can be creative and design your own!
Cost: $85 + supplies

Ramona Cardigan a Top Down Raglan Cardigan

Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Liz Braverman
Dates: Friday’s January 10, 24, February 7 & 14 (21st as a snow date)
Time: 9:00- 10:30 AM
Pattern paid on Ravelry

Skills taught: Seamless Top Down construction, directional increases and decreases, button band and button holes

The Ramona cardigan is a great “first sweater” project. Knit on larger needles you will see your piece grow quickly while learning basic top down construction. And it’s super cute!

Aran (varies with size)
US #8 and #9 (32” or 40” circular)
8 fixed and 8 locking stitch markers
Scrap yarn of similar weight

Class Fee: $75 plus supplies

Tunisian Crochet

Level: Advanced, Beginner - must know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet
Tunisian Throw Pattern (Scarf (class) or make throw) - by: Lion Brand
Teacher: Carolyn Hanson
Dates: 3 Thursdays - Feb. 6, 20, 27; 7-9 PM

Learn Tunisian crochet! Tunisian crochet uses a different technique from regular crochet and uses a long shafted hook. Carolyn will teach us different stitches to make blocks which can be made into a scarf, pillow, or continue on to make a throw.

Class fee: $75 plus supplies

CLASS FULL

Heart Mittens by Jean LemMon

Level:  Intermediate - previous colorwork experience
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Wednesdays - Feb. 5, 12, 26, (Feb. 19th as snow date)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 

These fair isle mittens are worked in the round, using 2 colors for the fair isle color work.  The pattern is based on popular Scandinavian mittens but is worked using worsted weight yarn so they work up quickly!  You need to have done some color work is order to be successful with this project.

The techniques we’ll cover include:  knitting small tubes (I prefer using 2 circular needles), chart reading and picking up stitches.

Cost: $60 + supplies

CLASSES FULL
Building Blocks Part 1 - 6 Blocks

Level: Advanced beginner, assumes understanding of long tail cast on, knit and purl stitches and their appearance.
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 (snow day 18)
Time: 2 Sessions; 9-10:30 AM class - 7-8:30 PM class
Pattern: Pattern Book Available in Shop

Block by Block is an exciting series of classes designed to help you learn and practice lots of fun knitting skills. Each of the weekly sessions focuses on a block pattern and introduces a new concept, done in a sequential fashion that "builds" upon the previously learned skill. Knitting techniques for each block will even be supported with video instruction. Six blocks may be joined to create a small lap blanket or baby blanket, or students may continue to make additional squares in Part 2 of this class or by themselves.

If you have taken a beginning knitting class and made a couple scarves or hats this is an excellent next step!

Class fee: $100 plus supplies + supplies

CLASSES FULL
Building Blocks Part 1 - 6 Blocks

Level: Advanced beginner, assumes understanding of long tail cast on, knit and purl stitches and their appearance.
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 (snow day 18)
Time: 2 Sessions; 9-10:30 AM class - 7-8:30 PM class
Pattern: Pattern Book Available in Shop

Block by Block is an exciting series of classes designed to help you learn and practice lots of fun knitting skills. Each of the weekly sessions focuses on a block pattern and introduces a new concept, done in a sequential fashion that "builds" upon the previously learned skill. Knitting techniques for each block will even be supported with video instruction. Six blocks may be joined to create a small lap blanket or baby blanket, or students may continue to make additional squares in Part 2 of this class or by themselves.

If you have taken a beginning knitting class and made a couple scarves or hats this is an excellent next step!

Class fee: $100 plus supplies + supplies

Spring Spirals
Level: Beginner 1 (no previous experience required)
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 9, 16, 30 (23rd as a snow date)
Time: 7-9 pm

Skills taught: Techniques include: single, double, 1/2 double, and triple crochet, Foundation chain, scalloped edge & read a pattern.

Whether you're an avid knitter who has never picked up a crochet hook (except for dropped stitches) or never worked with yarn at all, this is a perfect class! In these sessions you'll learn the basics of crochet while creating a scarf.

Cost - $75 + supplies

little change purse

CLASS FULL
Beginners Class - yes you can!!!!

CLASS FULL 
Felted Change Purse

Level: Beginner (no experience)
Instructor: Yiba Ng
Dates: Wednesdays AM only, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 (Feb. 5th as a snow date)
Time: 9 - 10:30am
Pattern Provided at first class
Skills you will learn: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, decreasing, increasing, making a button hole, simple seaming, binding off.

Are you a beginner who's never knitted a stitch but wants to join in the fun? In this four-session class you'll learn the basics of knitting, purling, casting on and binding off, increasing and decreasing, and more, all while creating a simple change purse.

Class fee: $75 + supplies

CLASSES FULL
Building Blocks Part 1 - 6 Blocks

Level: Advanced beginner, assumes understanding of long tail cast on, knit and purl stitches and their appearance.
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 (snow day 18)
Time: 2 Sessions; 9-10:30 AM class - 7-8:30 PM class
Pattern: Pattern Book Available in Shop

Block by Block is an exciting series of classes designed to help you learn and practice lots of fun knitting skills. Each of the weekly sessions focuses on a block pattern and introduces a new concept, done in a sequential fashion that "builds" upon the previously learned skill. Knitting techniques for each block will even be supported with video instruction. Six blocks may be joined to create a small lap blanket or baby blanket, or students may continue to make additional squares in Part 2 of this class or by themselves.

If you have taken a beginning knitting class and made a couple scarves or hats this is an excellent next step!

Class fee: $100 plus supplies + supplies

CLASSES FULL
Building Blocks Part 1 - 6 Blocks

Level: Advanced beginner, assumes understanding of long tail cast on, knit and purl stitches and their appearance.
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 (snow day 18)
Time: 2 Sessions; 9-10:30 AM class - 7-8:30 PM class
Pattern: Pattern Book Available in Shop

Block by Block is an exciting series of classes designed to help you learn and practice lots of fun knitting skills. Each of the weekly sessions focuses on a block pattern and introduces a new concept, done in a sequential fashion that "builds" upon the previously learned skill. Knitting techniques for each block will even be supported with video instruction. Six blocks may be joined to create a small lap blanket or baby blanket, or students may continue to make additional squares in Part 2 of this class or by themselves.

If you have taken a beginning knitting class and made a couple scarves or hats this is an excellent next step!

Class fee: $100 plus supplies + supplies