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Learn to Knit (English style):
Join the fun... learn to knit English style, or wrapping, from the most patient teacher in the universe...
Date: Private classes available upon request
Guru: Carolyn “Wink”
Fee: $25 plus materials register
Learn to Knit (Continental style):
Continental knitting, or “pick” knitting is a fast, fun and very efficient way to knit! Learn how to knit, purl, and yarn over while carrying the yarn in your left hand. We will learn while making an easy wash cloth, or whatever...
Date: Saturday, July 24, 10:30-12:30
Guru: Jill aka Tink
Fee: $25, plus materials register
Learn to Crochet Workshop:
The art of hooking... It is is the oldest skill in history... This is a really fast way to make up garments. Taught by Needle-worker of the Year award winner Elena Ferrari, who will be available all summer at Yarns in the Farms. Learn to read a crochet pattern. Make an adorable Beret, and learn single crochet, double crochet, and shell stitch. Now you are ready for the DRESS.
Date: Saturday, July 10, 10:30-12:30, lunch, 1:30-3
Guru: Elena
Fee: $40, includes pattern register
Crochet Dress: (must have some experience reading crochet patterns)
Okay, you have all been waiting and practicing and preparing... here is is. The perfect summer dress. This class will take us from beginning to advanced reading of crochet patterns. The first session will be taught by the award winning crochet artist Elena Ferrari and designer extraordinaire, Cath Tomlins. Cath has worked in the fashion industry in NYC for 25 years, and can work her way around any stitch. Elena will lead you through the following weekly sessions, and will also be available at YITF Knit Nights.
Dates: Sunday July 18, 10:30-12:30, lunch, 1:30-3, and Saturdays July 24, 31, August 7 and 14, + help on Weds knit nights.
Guru: Elena Ferrari and Cath Tomlins
Fee: $85, includes pattern register
Knitted Toddler Dress:
What could be better than a washable cotton/silk NORO dress on your favorite little girl? Knit this quick and easy to wear summer dress. Because it is so small, this is the perfect summer beach knit!
Date: Sundays, July 11 and July 25, 11-1
Guru: Riley
Fee: $45, includes Noro Kids book register
Janis Joplin Jacket:
Fitted tunic length jacket with curly homespun collar, taught and designed by Jill Stover, our Tink.
Dates: Tuesdays, July 20, 27, Aug 3 and 10, 7-9 pm
Guru: Jill
Fee: $60, includes pattern register
Edging Workshop:
Add a whole new dimension to your style... learn how to adapt knit-on or crochet-on, bead-on edgings to cloth shawls, washcloths, skirts, anything. Cath Tomlins is a clothing designer with an eye for the unusual. This workshop will inspire!
Date: Saturday, July 17, 10:30-12, lunch, 1-2:30
Guru: Cath
Fee: $45 register
PS...
You can always drop in on Knit nights, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7-9 pm, for extra help... and laughs...

Janis Joplin Jacket

Knitted Toddler Dress

Crochet Dress

Learn to Crochet

Edging Workshop
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