Happy New Year
We are really excited to have up our web site and the blog. We plan on letting you know what is going on in the store and what classes are coming up. We will also pass on some hints and any specials .
Wed. Jan. 14 Chrysann will be teaching a three week crocheted scarf class. 10:30 $35
Sat. Jan. 17 Armand will be giving tips and help with his mittens. Once you learn the methods of “two fisted knitting” Fair Isle knitting will be a cinch. 10:30 $30.
Sat. Jan. 24 Nora will teach two socks, toe up on two circulars. This 3 week class will start at 10:30. If you already have the book the class is $35. $50 gets you the book too.
Sat. Jan. 31 Susan will be sharing her knowledge of lace knitting. The class will start at 1:pm. Basic lace knitting techniques including reading and writing/charting patterns. You will be making samples. You will need size 6 needles and some plain worsted yarn. $40.
Sat. Feb 21 Joy will have a felting class. You will be given the felt for a coin purse which you will embellish and put together. You will need felting needles and the sponge all other materials will be provided. $35.
Amelia has a lot classes lined up for your enjoyment.
Tuesdays, 10:30-12:30, January 13, 20, 27: Learn to Spin on a Wheel, $40 includes materials teacher: Amelia Garripoli Please note if you have a wheel already or not.
Thursday, 10:30-1:30, January 15th: Weave a Hat, $20 includes instructions and weaving template teacher: Amelia Garripoliminimum 2 students Learn basic weaving with this fun woven beret. No weaving or knitting skills required. Students need to bring a sharp yarn needle, scissors, 4 ounces of worsted weight feltable yarn (wool, alpaca, llama, or a 50% or more wool blend) - leftovers are great, and 20 yards of a strong plied yarn, DK to worsted weight (can be the same yarn).
Thursday, 10:30-1:30, January 22nd: Entrelac for Everyone, $20 includes scarf pattern teacher: Amelia Garripoliminimum 2 students This fun colorwork technique looks great with both solids and self-striping yarn.Bring US9 needles and 7 ounces / 400 yards worsted weight yarn appropriate for a scarf.
Thursday, 10:30-1:30, January 29th:Casting On, $15 teacher: Amelia Garripoliminimum 2 students Learn a variety of ways to cast on, and the situations where you use them Students should bring DK to Worsted Weight yarn and a needle size appropriate for it. Students should be able to do basic knitting.
Tuesdays, 10:30-12:30, Spinning Two, $15 each or $50 all four teacher: Amelia Garripoli minimum 2 students
Tues., February 3, Spinny-Gritty: Wheel details: controlling yarnthickness and more
Tues., February 10, Color Whorl: colors for striping, spirals,neutrals and more
Tues., February 17, Plying Around: Navajo ply, Cable, boucle, coil and more
Tues., February 24, Spinning Fine Yarns Students need to have a wheel in working order and be able to spin a consistent single.
Tuesdays, 10:30-12:30, March 3, 10, 17: Learn to Spin on a Wheel, $40 includes materials teacher: Amelia Garripoli Please note if you have a wheel already or not. Spinning With Amelia, one-on-one instruction at A Dropped Stitch, 2hours, $30. Spindle or Wheel, beginner or experienced. Great if you'd like a refresher or want to get started right away! Scheduled at your request.
We hope that you will check back with us often. Never know what you will see. Happy Knitting
