Millicent’s offers a wide variety of classes for beginners and advanced knitters. Beginner/Refresher classes are scheduled several times every month and are limited to 6 students. Other popular classes rotate every several months. Special classes may be requested.  Full tuition payment guarantees a place in the class.  All tuition will be refunded if a student cancels two days before the beginning of a class. If notification is later, only 80% of the tuition payment will be refunded.

CLASSES FOR JUNE 2008

***ALL CLASSES ARE HALF-PRICE FOR STUDENTS AND SENIORS***

  

Triangular Lace Prayer Shawl

Many of you watched me knit a wedding shawl for my daughter.  .  Many of you have asked to learn this pattern to create a prayer shawl.  We will use Evelyn Clark’s Knitting Lace Triangles which is a terrific primer.  We will start knitting at the center top spine of the shawl, and knit out and down to the point.  I encourage you to use the leaf pattern for ease and I recommend using Silky Wool, although you can choose whatever yarn of whichever weight.  Please note: we will meet three times in two weeks.

Time:  Wednesday, June 18 (5:00 – 7:00), Saturday, June 21 (2:00 – 4:00) and Wednesday, June 25 (5:00 – 7:00)

Fee:  $35 plus materials at a 20% discount (Sorry – no discount on the book which costs $17.95)

PLEASE REGISTER AHEAD SO I KNOW HOW MANY BOOKS TO HAVE ON HAND!

 

Fix It!

This one day class will teach you how to distinguish purl from knit stitches, how to mount them correctly, how to pick up dropped stitches, how to correct mistakes in a pattern.  You will leave this two-hour class feeling more independent with your knitting skills.  Please bring with you two 3x3”  aswatches knit in worsted weight yarn:  one swatch in stockinette stitch (with a border of four rows in garter stitch below and a border of three stitches at each side) and the other swatch in garter stitch or seed stitch (no borders necessary).

Time:  Saturday, June 28 (10:30 – 12:30)

Fee:  $12

 

CLASSES FOR JULY 2008

Introduction to Knitting

Learn to knit this summer, be set to charge ahead knitting gifts this fall!

This four-week class gives newbies and former knitters many of the skills to become a competent life-long knitter.  While knitting a sampler scarf, you learn the two basic stitches of knitting, how to cast on and bind off, how to read a pattern, and execute 10 different stitch patterns.  There is homework for this class.  The first session is a 2 hour class, while the next three are 1 ½ hour classes.  All materials are provided with the class fee of $80.

Time:Wednesday, July 9, 16, 23, 30, (5:00 to 7:00 for our first meeting, then 5:00 to 6:30)

Fee: $45, all materials for class must be purchased at Millicent’s (with a 20% discount).

 

Knitting Gossamer Lace

Use your knitting skills to knit lace using our merino or lambswool laceweight yarn.  Skills you will learn for lace are K2tog, SSK, PSSO, YO, reading a chart, and stick-to-it-ness.  Work a shear lace shawl that will give you pleasure on cool summer evenings and into the fall.  It looks hard but its do-able for those who persevere.  Try it, try it, you may like it, green eggs and ham!

Time:  Friday, July 11, 18, 25 (2:00 – 4:00)

Fee:  $35 plus materials at 20% discount

  

Introduction to Socks

Back by popular demand, our sock class will take you through the steps of a basic boot sock, using worsted weight yarn and size 4 double pointed needles.  Once you master this sock, you’ll be able to tackle any weight yarn with the smallest of needles without frustration.

Time:  Saturday, July 12, 19, 26 (10:30 to 12:00)

Fee: $35 plus 20% off materials

 

Introduction to Mittens and Gloves

Do you know how to use double-pointed needles but want to do something other than socks?  Then try mittens and gloves.  These are great small projects that fit into your purse to pull out at any time.  And you can elaborate on them with Fair Isle knitting or Intarsia.  They are great in Noro self striping yarns too!  I personally love to knit the fingers on gloves on tiny 5” double pointed needles.  Very satisfying.

Time:  Saturday, July 12, 19, 26 (3:00 – 4:30)

Fee:  $35 plus 20% off materials

 

Knitting Felted Bags

Also back by popular demand, this class teaches you the art of felting.  Knit a tote that works well as a knitting bag, or choose your own pattern, then take the literal plunge to shrink your knitting into a felted fabric.  This class will start you on a long journey of felting – trust me.

Time:  Sunday, July 13 and 20 (2:00 -3:30)

 

Introduction to Crochet

Learn the basics of crochet – three simple stitches, granny squares, crocheting even-edged pieces, crocheting in the round.  Crocheters with basic skills in place can choose a project to work on.

Instructor:  Carolyn Groves

Time:  Wednesday, July 23 and 30 (5:00 to 6:30)

Fee:  $10 per hour of class time plus materials (20% discount on materials, with the exception of books)

 

 

 

 

  

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