The Knitting Knook

382 West Street, Suite 205, Keene, NH 03431 Tel:  (603) 357-0516

 

The Knitting Knook offers a variety of classes for all levels and ages. The cost and materials required vary per class.

To the right is a photo of our sock class.

 


Summer Class Schedule

Updated July 24, 2010

 

Here is our class schedule for Summer 2010.  We are striving to offer a variety of classes to help you to learn new techniques while working on fun projects.  If you are interested in a particular class that is not on the schedule, please contact us at the store and we will do our best to add it to the list.

 

NOTE:  We ask that all participants register in advance for classes and purchase their materials prior to the first class.  A non-refundable $15 registration fee (applied towards the class tuition) is required.  All materials purchased for the class will be discounted 10%.

 

Learn to Knit

Instructor:  Lil DeCoste

Dates:  Sundays, June 20 & 27

Time: 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Cost:  $50.00 (includes "knit kit")

Level:   Beginner

 

Pre-registration is required.  Always wanted to knit?  This is your perfect opportunity to learn.  In a relaxed and stress-free environment, participants will learn how to cast on and the knit stitch in Lesson 1 and the purl stitch in Lesson 2.  Upon completion you will have all the skills necessary to make your first scarf!

Minimum enrollment:  2

 

Mobeius Scarf

Instructor:  Emily Arnold

Dates: Sunday, June 13

Time:  1:00 to 3:00 PM

Cost:  $40.00 plus materials

Level:  Advanced beginner

 

Pre-registration is required Learn the magical mobeius knitting technique made famous by Cat Bordhi.  Emily Arnold from Emily's Needleworks in Athol, MA will teach this one-day course where you will learn the techniques necessary to create beautiful mobeius scarves in a variety of sizes.  The purchase of Cat Bordhi's Treasury of Magical Knitting is required as part of your class materials.

Maximum enrollment:  8

 

Reversible Cable Scarf

Instructor:  Lil DeCoste

Dates: Wednesday, June 16 & Tuesday, June 22

Time:  6:00 to 8:00 PM

Cost:  $40.00 plus materials

Level:  Beginner/advanced beginner

 

Pre-registration is required.  Want to learn how to knit cables?  This is the class for you!   Knit a beautiful scarf with cables that can be seen on front and back of the scarf.  This simple technique will impress your friends!

Minimum enrollment:  4

 

Drop-Stitch Scarf

Instructor:  Lynda Sillner

Dates:  Tuesdays, July 6 & 13

Time:  6:00 to 8:00 PM

Cost:  $40.00 plus materials

Level:  Beginner/advanced beginner

 

Pre-registration is required When is dropping stitches a good thing?  When you are doing it intentionally to make a beautiful scarf!  Lynda will teach you everything you need to know to make a scarf that will be the envy of all.

Minimum enrollment:  4

 

Mochi Plus Springy-Ringed Cuff Mittens

Instructor:  Susie Ericson-West

Dates:  Wednesdays, June 14 & 21

Time:  6:00 to 8:00 PM

Cost:  $40.00 plus materials

Level:  Advanced beginner

 

Pre-registration is required.  Using Mochi Plus yarn, participants will create a fabulous pair of mittens with a unique cuff where the yarn does all of the color work for you!

Minimum enrollment:  4

 

Leafy Diamond Lace Scarf

Instructor:  Lynda Sillner

Dates:  Tuesdays, July 27 & August 3

Time:  6:00 to 8:00 PM

Cost:  $40.00 plus materials

Level:  Intermediate

 

Pre-registration is required.  Interested in trying your hand at lace knitting?  Using Jojoland Melody yarn and a repeating lace pattern, you will create a beautiful scarf that you might like too much to give away as a Christmas present!  Note:  Participants should have experience knitting with fingering-weight yarn on small (size 4) needles.

Minimum enrollment:  4

 

Knitting Two Socks at a Time

Instructor:  Emily Arnold

Dates:  Sunday, August 15

Time:  1:00 to 3:00 PM

Cost:  $40.00 plus materials

Level:  Advanced beginner/intermediate

 

Pre-registration is required.  Conquer the dreaded "second-sock syndrome" by learning to knit both socks at the same time!  Emily Arnold from Emily's Needleworks in Athol, MA will teach you how to do this using two circular needles.  This technique is a must for anyone seriously interested in knitting socks. Note:  Prior experience with knitting socks is strongly recommended.

Minimum enrollment:  4
 

Child's Sweater Class

Instructor:  Susie Ericson-West

Dates:  Wednesdays, August 4, 11 & 18

Time:  6:00 to 8:00 PM

Cost:  $50.00 plus materials

Level:  Advanced beginner/intermediate

 

Pre-registration is required.  Do you have a little someone in your life who you would love to knit for?  Knit this darling sweater using worsted-weight yarn and simple patterning stitches for your 6- to 24-month-sized favorite person!

Minimum enrollment:  4

 

Design Your Own Class

Dates:  TBD

Time:  TBD

Cost:  TBD

Level:  TBD

If you want a certain class that you do not see on the list and have three friends that would like to join you, we will work with you to create the class.  You can choose the skill level of the project and work with an instructor to structure the class dates and time. 

Maximum enrollment: 6

 

Skill Levels

Beginner:  Knows knit and purl stitches and is looking for a good, first-time project

 

Advanced beginner:  Very comfortable with knit and purl stitches, has completed several scarves or other projects

 

Intermediate:  Comfortable knitting with different weights of yarn--particularly lace and fingering weight--and ready to learn new, more advanced techniques.

 

Check back later of upcoming classes in August!

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Thursday Night Knitting Group

(Each Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM)

 

A gathering to share ideas, learn from one another, meet friends, knit or crochet and have fun! Just drop in...It is free and all are welcome.

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