Summer classes at Millicent's are just a few hours. Most are held on one day only, while a few are two day classes over a weekend. We call them "Short Courses."
Classes at Millicent's are in high demand.To reserve a spot, please pre-register. If you are unable to attend the class, please notify us as soon as possible so we can open up your space to someone on the waiting list.
MILLICENT'S CLASSES ARE FREE!
Have you got the needles used in your class? Bring them along -- it will bring your overall cost down!
Classes are listed in alphabetical order on this page. Please refer to our CALENDAR page for a visual of the monthly schedule.
Upcoming Classes
June 2013 - THEME: Summer Short Courses = Small Projects and New Skills
Baby Merry-Janes
How cute are these? The two color booties (shoe and sock combo) are knit in fingering weight through DK weight yarn. Bring knitting needles 0 - 2 if you have them. There is seaming and picking up of stitches, so consider this an intermediate project. Fiddly, but oh so cute1
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, June 19th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Basic Knitted Hat
You'll use the ever popular "Head Hugger" pattern from Ann Norling to learn to knit in the round, first on a 16" circular needle and then on double pointed needles. You choose the yarn -- we'll help with all the rest. This is a good next class for Introduction to Knitting students.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, June 6th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Bottom-Up Triangular Shawl
A classic bottom up triangular shawl is knit with yarn overs between the edge and body to increase a stitch every row. You pick your yarn (any weight will do), use a needle one to two sized larger than the required size, and knit until you can wrap yourself comfortably. An eyelet edge at the top row finishes off the design. The pattern is free. This is a great class for newer knitters.
Dates and Times:
Sunday, June 23rd (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Cabled Neck Cozy
Knitting cables is always fun. This neck cozy, knitted in a creamy soft, bulky weight alpaca yarn is simple but elegant. Bring along US 10, 10.5, and 11 for a gauge swatch. The class is perfect for newer knitters.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, June 11th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Compass Sweater
Experience knitting a yoked sweater from the neck down. This infant sized yoke sweater allows you to knit in the round, increase stitches, divide body from sleeves, and finally finish the two sleeves. Mel wants to try the whole sweater using the Magic Loop Method, but you can use double pointed needles and circulars if you prefer. Use our Second Time Cotton and US 9 needles.
Dates and Times:
June 15th, 16th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Crochet Granny Square Baby Blanket
There's nothing more fun than Granny Squares, what with all the color effect you can create. You'll be using a DK Cotton for your baby blanket at 30% off regular prices so you can choose lots of fun colors. We'll start you on this project and ensure that you can finish at your own time
Dates and Times:
Friday, June 14th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Crocheted Infant Hats
Choose from a variety of crochet hats for children 0-3 months to 6 years. You'll be using a DK weight yarn and crochet hook sizes US C/3.50 mm and US 7/4.50 mm. Choose a small size for the short course instruction and you'll be set for all sizes!
Dates and Times:
Thursday, June 20th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Crocheted Moebius Cowl
The mind-bending magic of a moebius loop adds a clever twist to the simplest of all stitches: single crochet. We recommend using a self-striping laceweight mohair from Debbie Bliss to create a luxurious example.
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, June 12th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Crocheted Ripple Washcloth
Learn a basic crocheted ripple stitch. You can use worsted or DK weight cotton yarn for this project. Bring a variety of crochet hooks for tension swatching. or purchase what you need at Millicent's. The pattern is free.
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, June 5th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Crocheted Wrap Around Infant Boots
Bring your G hook along to learn to crochet Wrap Around Infant Buttoned Booties. The pattern is written and charted with helpful photos. There are even a girl's and a boy's version. The pattern is free.
Dates and Times:
Friday, June 7th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Crofter Earflap Infant Hat
You'll knit an infant sized earflap hat with the self-striping and patterning Crofter DK yarn. Sixteen inch circular needles in US 5 or 6 and double pointed needles in the same size are needed. You'll also learn to trim the hat and create tassels for the flaps. Cute!
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, June 18th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Fern Kerchief: Top Down Shawlette
Turn your shawl thinking up-side-down to knit a Fern Kerchief. You'll start at the top of the shawl, create a central spine and eyelet edge. The Fern Kerchief is finished with a simple lace pattern and beading if desired. Use Sport Weight through Worsted Weight yarn and bring (or purchase from Millicent's) several lengths of circulars one to three sizes larger than your chosen yarn.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, June 25th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Fingerless Mitts for Newer Knitters
This class will teach newer knitters to knit in the round using the Magic Loop Method. The fingerless mitts are knitted using fingering weight yarn on a US 2 needle. Don't let that scare you -- the Magic Loop Method makes everything so easy. This pattern is free. The class will continue into Sunday as needed.
Dates and Times:
June 8th, 9th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Fixation Summer Anklets
Great for summer wear, and made of a cotton/elastic blend yarn called Fixation, these soft cushiony anklets have a narrow ribbed top edge and then goes right into the heel. These are a good project for knitters wanting to learn to knit socks. And, although simple for experienced sock knitters, the challenge will lie in the nature of the Fixation.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, June 29th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Hook Up
Meet with Carolyn Groves to get inspiration and help on your crochet projects, every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00 at Millicent's.
Dates and Times:
Wednesdays, June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th (3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)
Kids Knit
Children ages 6 through 13 learn to knit. We take the child as far in skills as she or he is willing and able. A parent of each child is asked to remain during class time. We follow the school calendar and will break for summer in mid June.
Dates and Times:
Thursdays, June 6th, 13th (4:00 pm - 4:45 pm)
Knit Ruffling Scarves
Love those ruffling scarves but don't know how to knit? We can teach you to knit and to make several different kinds of ruffling scarves in three hours or less!
Dates and Times:
Saturday, June 1st (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Knitted Hemp Placemat
Knit a lace patterned placemat using Aloo (the ultimate green product grown on the foothills of the Himilayan mountains) or any other of our hemp/linen yarns. This intermediate project has you begin the placemat with a narrow rectangular center and then knit in the round, creating four quadrants that grow to your desired size. Also available in this pattern are a table runner and another placemat. Please bring a US 4 circular needle if you own one. Otherwise, materials are available at Millicent's.
Dates and Times:
Friday, June 28th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Knitters Anonymous
Gather, socialize, knit and crochet every Wednesday and Friday from noon to 2:00 pm at Millicents.
Dates and Times:
June 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Linen Stitch Mug Rug
In this class you will be knitting a small sample of the larger Linen Stitch Scarf from Churchmouse patterns. The small sample enables you to work out all the kinks in the technique before starting the larger project (which takes about 3 hours just to cast on!). You'll be using a US 6 and will need to purchase three skeins of fingering weight yarn, all in glorious colors!
Dates and Times:
Thursday, June 13th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Ruched Scarf
Use a Churchmouse pattern to make a ruched scarf or wrap, knit in a lace-weight yarn on US 8 and 10. The ruching has been called "ruffles with restraint" and are really gathered bands. The scarf needs 420 yds and the wrap 1120 yds of lace weight yarn.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, June 22nd (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Super Speedy Baby Blanket
Crochet a giant hexagonal baby blanket, or, if you'd rather, a smaller hexagonal washcloth or potholder. You'll use a heavy worsted or bulky weight cotton and a US size I hook. The patttern is from Hooked for Life.
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, June 26th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Tasa Herringbone Bag
Knit a herringbone patterned bag using a free, intermediate level Classic Elite Pattern. You'll use a slip-stitch pattern to get a tight herringbone effect. You'll need 24" circular needles in size US 6 and 7, and double pointed needles in size US 6. The finished bag is approximately 12" x 7.5" and has a 25" strap.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, June 4th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
The Great American Aran Afghan
This ongoing group of advanced knitters is finally seeing the end of the tunnel. We have two more squares and a lesson on how to execute the cabled edging before we have our "Show and Tell" on September 8.
Dates and Times:
Sundays, May 19th, Jun 9th, Jul 14th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Vintage Baby Booties
These crocheted booties are sized from newborn to 4 years. They are made with fingering weight yarn, and are a toe-up design crocheted in the round and finished with a sweet picot edge in a contrasting color. Bring crochet hooks US C and E if you have them. The pattern is free.
Dates and Times:
Friday, June 21st (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Welted Cowl
The Churchmouse Welted Cowl is one of those classic knitting patterns that you can use repeatedly for gifts through the years. It is knit of a sport weight yarn (we recommend Frog Tree Sport Weight Alpaca) on a US 6. A cowl will take 220 yards. Once you learn the skills of knitting in the round and changing pattern, you can make an infinity loop in the future. This is a good class for knitters who have recently finished the Introduction Class.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, June 27th (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ALSO THIS MONTH AT MILLICENT’S
THE GREAT AMERICAN ARAN AFGHANWe will be working on Kathleen Carty's Square (p.10) on Sunday, June 9, and on Sunday, July 14 we will learn about the best way to sew the blocks together and about the cable edging.
Our final meeting is on Sunday, September 8 for a Show and Tell Finale!
BUILDING BLOCKS AFGHAN
The Building Blocks group will meet on Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 on June 2, July 21, August 11, September 15, October 13, November 10, and December 8.
KIDS KNIT
Thursdays afternoons from 4:00 – 4:45. Because we follow the school calendar, we will take a summer break after June 13.