Classes
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Here are some of the projects we have recently completed!
If you would be interested in learning how to create beautiful things like this, please let us know.

Socks Are Walking Club - Are you ready - Don't forget to register before the class starts we can only take 12 people. The first sock class will begin on Saturday, January 19th from 10a-12n with Jane and Diana. We have some very exciting projects in the works with sock yarns. First learn to knit socks, then learn knitting from the toe up, knitting with beads and then knit two socks at the same time on circulars. The first socks you make will be the yarn of your choice and then you will receive a sock pattern and sock yarn the 3rd Saturday of every other month for that Saturday class (January, March, May, July, September, and November).  As a member of the club you will receive the most beautiful sock yarn to make (1) pr. of socks, a sock pattern, a new yarn or color that our customers have not seen in the shop before, a  coupon worth 20% that you can use anytime during 2008 to purchase yarn.  After completion of the socks their will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The cost for the 6 kits is $225.00 = $37.50 every other month. Some people bought the Lorna's Lace for the first project and we will adjust accordingly. Since this is an exclusive you as a member will not disclose the pattern or any of the particulars for (1) year after completion of the class.    NEW CLASSES APRIL, MAY AND JUNE........ More classes to follow... Adult Two Color Jacket - Join us on Saturday, April 12th and May 10th from 1p-4p as we start this beautiful sweater. This is a good beginners sweater in garter stitch learn how to make button holes, armholes, a collar and of course finishing. This pattern was knit with Frog Tree Alpaca yarn using 2 strands on size 7 needles. Please come in and pick out your yarn prior to class allow time to order if we don't have your color of choice. Instructor:  Diana   Market Bag - If you have the book Bags "A Knitter's Dozen" by XRX Books on pages 2 thru 7 this is a wonderful bag, you learn how to make tiers of triangles or rectangles. The bag looks like a patchwork or entralac bag. You can view this project at www.knittinguniverse.com.The book cost is $15.95 we will give you a 15% discount.  This class will be on Friday April 11th and April 25th from 6p-8p.  Instructor:  Diana   Cross-stitchers ready to learn something new.  This is a really fun project by Drawn Thread called Random Thoughts.  You can view the project at http://www.drawnthread.com.  We will teach this project on Saturday, May 3rd and May 17th from 1p-4p with Diana.  Come learn some exciting new stitches like; Queen Stitch Motif, Florantine Motif, Eyelet Motif, Woven Satin Stitch, Pattern Darning Motif, Rice Stitch Motif just to name a few. This class will also be taught on Tuesday, April 22nd and April 29th from 1p-4p. with Shirlee. We now have the model in the shop please stop by an see it, it's just beautiful.   The Great North American Afghan - This afghan is absoutely beautiful it was designed by 24 very talented designers. You can view a picture of it at www.unicornbooks.com, do a search for the title and it will come up.  This project will take some time, and you will learn many new stitches some easy and some challenging, if we do a square every third week of every month beginning May 17th from 1p-3p it will be a year long project.You choose your yarns and colors and colors and I will give you 20% off your yarn for this project.  Instructor Diana  We have a copy  of the book so you can see what it looks like, I have searched some of the yarns and have come up with Lorna's Lace solid colors that match very well or of course what ever yarn you would like us to order. The Lorna's Lace Yarn will have to be ordered and since it is hand dyed it will take about (6) weeks to get.   Remember the classes are free with the purchase of your yarn at the shop.   Please call to register as space will be limited and we want to make sure we have all the supplies for everyone.   JOIN ANYTIME - Ongoing knitting/crochet classes that you can join anytime.....There is no class project so you can work on any project of your choice.  Classes are (2) hour sessions and you pay in (5) week increments - $10.00/week for 5 weeks, $50.00 total.  This format has been very sucessful so we are going to continue it in 2008. Learn not only from your instructor but by students sitting around you that are working on differnt things and are at a different level than you. These classes are every Saturday from 10a-12noon with either Jane or Diana and Monday's from 5:30p-7:30p with Jane.   Beginning Knitting - Learn the basics of knitting - you'll learn casting on, knitting, purling and binding off.  You'll also learn tips for fixing small mistakes and much more.  After this class you will be able to make scarves, shawls, handbags and many other fun things.  Just call and schedule and appointment with any of the instructors.   Beginning Crochet - Crochet has become very hot and used with knitting projects, i.e., edging on knitting projects for example.  Learn the basic stitches, single crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, yarn over and more.  Just call and schedule an appointment with any of the instructors.   Flowers - Spring will be in the air before we know it and you just have to learn how to make felted flowers, there great for hats, purses on sweaters. Join Jane on April 21st from 6p-8p   French Alpabet  Sampler - Please note change in schedule. Design your own using the following books as reference, Les Grandes Letters Rouge Du Rhin, Sampler Motifs and Symbolism, Repertoire des Motifs and Le Livre Des Letters.  This has been a great success and lots of fun and some of us have not finished ours and it's a project that if you can start at anytime.  This class will meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10a-12n with either Cindy or Diana.   Needlepoint - Needlepoint classes are on Monday's 6p-8p or Fridays 1p-3p, Donna DiMarco teaches both beginning and advanced needlepoint You look at these canvases and you say "OK this is the year" here's your chance. Come join Donna and her students on Monday or Friday for a fun-filled time of laughs, working on any needlepoint canvas of your choice.  (6) lessons for $90.00 or $15.00/lesson plus the cost of your materials.   Needlepoint for Beginners - Want to learn needlepoint - Have we got the right person for you, Shirlee works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10a-5p so call and schedule an appointment with Shirlee, she'll get you going on that new project that you have wanted to start.  Learn the Continental and Basketweave stitch, and about different threads and how they can be used.   DROP-INS - STOP IN ANY DAY OF THE WEEK AND SOMEONE IS ALWAYS HERE TO HELP YOU IN BETWEEN CUSTOMERS.   PUNCHNEEDLE - Buy your materials here and we will be more than happy to get you started on your project.   KNOT WORK - Miniature knot work, done in French Knots and Colonial Knots.  Learn this technique. It is very easy to learn and makes exquisitely beautiful pieces of art. Purchase your materials here and we will get you started for free.   Finishing services are available for knitting, needlepoint and cross-stitch.  Please contact us for more information 818-760-9330.

Save 35% Need to make room for new yarns. So I am going to discontinue Berroco Yarn. I am very excited about the new yarn I will be bringing in, so in order to do that we need to empty some bins. All Berroco Yarn is 35% off.  Come early and get the colors and fibers you want. We have a nice selection to choose from, Glace', Softwist, Monet, Runway, Candy FX, Quest and more. Offer Expires: April 30, 2008