Knit & Crochet Classes
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- KC1: BEGINNING KNITTING
- These classes are meant for the true beginner, the “just learned to knit scarves” knitter, or the “learned from my Mom 30 years ago” knitter. You’ll have so much fun!! Learn to knit and amaze yourself and have tons of fun at the same time. You’ll learn all the basic skills you need: knit, purl, increase, decrease, read patterns and so much more. By the time you’ve finished your beginning knitting class, you’ll be well on your way to a lifetime of great knitting projects.
- Materials: Book: How to Knit, or The Knitter's companion; one skein worsted weight yarn; and size 8 or 9 straight needles.
- $75.00 plus materials and book, $25 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tuesday | 01/03/12 | 02/07/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Heather | |
| B | Thursday | 01/05/12 | 02/09/12 | 6-8pm | 6 | Janeen | |
| C | Tuesday | 01/10/12 | 02/14/12 | 6-8pm |
6 | Cathleen | |
| D | Friday | 01/13/12 | 02/17/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Corryn | |
| E | Monday | 02/06/12 | 03/12/12 | 10-12pm | 6 | Uli | |
| F | Wednesday | 02/08/12 | 03/14/12 | 6-8pm | 6 | Genevieve | |
| G | Thursday | 02/16/12 | 03/22/12 | 1:15-3:15 | 6 | Gloria | |
| H | Tuesday | 02/21/12 | 03/27/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Heather | |
| I | Tuesday | 02/21/12 | 03/27/12 | 6-8pm | 6 | Uli | |
| J | Wednesday | 02/22/12 | 04/04/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Corryn | Skip 03/28 |
| K | Thursday | 03/22/12 | 04/26/12 | 6-8:00pm | 6 | Genevieve | |
| L | Tuesday | 04/03/12 | 05/08/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Heather | |
| M | Monday | 04/09/12 | 05/14/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Corryn |
- KC3: BEGINNING CROCHET
- Learn the basics of crochet and get hooked on this really fun pastime. Knitters and weavers will appreciate learning this skill as well, for finishing and edges and all sorts of fun!
- Materials: Please purchase materials in advance so class can start promptly, crochet hook size h, 1 skein encore worsted, in a light color, not variegated, Book: How to Crochet
- $60.00 plus materials and book, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Sunday | 01/08/12 | 01/29/12 | 1-3pm | 4 | Yvette |
- KC4: INTERMEDIATE KNITTING
- If you can knit, purl, increase, decrease, cast off, cast on, and read simple patterns, these classes will take you to the next step and then all sorts of skills and techniques will be yours!! Continue your exploration of knitting by challenging yourself with more advanced projects. Sweaters or afghans, socks or shawls, pattern stitches or cables, or socks, or multi-color knitting. You will learn many techniques to broaden your expertise.
- Materials: Please purchase materials IN ADVANCE so class can begin promptly. Bring a pattern, yarn, needles, etc. for the project of your choice. Of course, we’re all happy to guide you in your choices to ensure the success of your project.
- $75.00 plus materials and book, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Monday | 01/09/12 | 02/13/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Corryn | |
| B | Wednesday | 04/11/12 | 05/16/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Corryn |
- KC9: CROCHET PROJECT CLASS!
- You've learned the basic crochet stitches—now you're ready for your first real crochet project! Choose from a list of fun projects.
- Materials: Materials list at the shop
- $45. plus materials and pattern, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Thursday | 03/08/12 | 03/22/12 | 6-8pm | 3 | Roxy |
- KC11: 2-At-A-TimeSocks - The Magic Loop
- Never want to finish that second sock? Well, here's the solution! Learn the secret to knitting both socks at the same time on one circular needle—good for any sock pattern, and at the end of class you'll have a whole pair of socks. Come join the fun!
- Materials: Size 3 or 4 circ 40 or 47 inch; 1 ball Crofter, DB Baby Cashmerino, Snuggly DK, or yarn 5.5 or 6 st/inch. Book: Two at a Time Socks by M. Morgan-Oakes.
- $60 plus materials and book, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Wednesday | 01/11/12 | 02/01/12 | 3-5pm | 4 | Heather | |
| B | Wednesday | 01/11/12 | 02/01/12 | 6-8pm | 4 | Heather | |
| C | Wednesday | 02/15/12 | 03/07/12 | 3-5pm | 4 | Heather | |
| D | Wednesday | 03/21/12 | 04/11/12 | 6-8pm | 4 | Heather |
- KC14: The Elderberry Cardigan
- Knit this lovely ribbed sweater with the aid of the designer who is also the instructor.
- Materials: #7 or #8 needles, 7 Skeins Ultra Alpace (or enough for your size). Pattern supplied by Tabetha!
- $75.00 plus materials and pattern, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tuesday | 01/31/12 | 03/06/12 | 6-8pm | 6 | Tabetha |
- KC17: Famous Felted Clogs!
- The Famous Fiber Trend Felted Clogs. You can’t make just one pair cuz EVERYONE will want a pair. These ingenious clogs are knitted up quickly on large needles and then felted in the washing machine. You can make them plain or multi-colored. These clogs will keep your toes toasty during the cold months ahead AND they make terrific gifts.
- Materials: Beginning knitting skills. PLEASE PURCHASE MATERIALS IN ADVANCE of class!!! Fiber Trends Felted Clog Pattern, 24” #13 needles, three skeins (375 yards) Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride or Nature Wool Chunky, and a washing machine – but please don’t bring your washing machine to class!
- $45.00 plus materials, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tuesday | 3/6/2012 | 03/20/12 | 6-8pm | 3 | Brynne |
- KC19: Entrelac Scarves
- One of Edie’s signature classes, this class has sold out every time. Besides being terrific scarves, these fashion statements are great vehicles to learn the ever popular Entrelac technique. From Edie’s famous patterns, you will make two different entrelac scarves, one with straight edges and one with zig-zag edges. Solid intermediate knitting skills are necessary.
- Materials: Intermediate knitting skills. Each scarf requires 3 skeins Noro Silk Garden or Noro Kureyon and size 8 straight needles, or whatever size necessary to achieve gauge of approximately 4 - 1/2 stitches per inch. You will be making TWO scarves, so purchase enough yarn for both projects.
- $62.50 plus matterials and pattern, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tuesday | 01/10/12 | 01/31/12 | 6-8pm | 4 | Edie |
- KC24: SOCK KNITTING FOR THE NEWBIE!
- Hand knit socks are a luxurious treat and, now you can discover how easy it is to knit them yourself! In this 4 week series, you will learn how to measure for proper fit, understand the basics of sock knitting, see how easy heels and gussets can be, and complete your first pair of socks.
- Materials: Please purchase materials in advance so class can begin promptly. 400 yards of sock yarn, #2 or #3 dpns
- $60.00 plus materials and book, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Sunday | 02/05/12 | 02/26/12 | 1-3pm | 4 | Tabetha |
- KC25: LACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
- Learn the basics of lace knitting: how to read the patterns, graphs, stitches, the correct way to do a ‘yarn over’, as well as slanting decreases and slanting increases and why that hole is there anyway? Now you can make it your mission to explore new knitting worlds; seek out new skills and experiences; and boldly take your knitting needles to where they have not gone before!
- Materials: 2 skeins Silky Wool, needles, stitch markers
- $62.50 plus materials , $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Wednesday | 01/18/12 | 02/08/12 | 6-8pm | 4 | Edie | Intermediate knitting skills |
- KC27: Sea Lettuce Scarf
- Knit this fun-to-make, fun-to-wear curly scarf using short rows, picot,s and fun yarn! Watch how when not in use, it fold into a neat cylinder for easy packing and storing. Really, this is a great fashion accessory and looks great with or without a coat. Learn the principles of short row techniques, picot, and learn variations that will make your scarf unique. This will make great holiday gifts, too!
- Materials: Sea Lettuce Pattern by Lucy Neatby, Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn or something equivalent, #4 straight needles, basic knitting supplies
- $45 plus materials and pattern , $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tuesday | 03/13/12 | 03/27/12 | 6-8pm | 3 | Edie | Basic knitting skills |
- KC29: Slip Stitch Knitting!
- Learn the amazing technique of knitting 2-color patterns by working only one color at a time! This technique is easier than it looks and has the added bonus of a more dimensional look than traditional Fair Isle knitting. Ways to knit circular and flat will be taught. Projects include pillows and purses.
- Materials: For pillow, approx. 400 yards ww yarn in a dark color and 200 yds in a light color. Straight needles size 8. For purse, approx 200 yds of 2 ww contrasting yarns, circs size 8, row counters.
- $62.50 plus materials, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Wednesday | 03/14/12 | 04/04/12 | 6-8pm | 4 | Edie |
- KC38: BEYOND BEGINNING KNITTING I
- Ok, now you know how to do the knit stitch, the purl stitch, cast on and bind off—this class will follow up on those beginning skills! Choose from 5 easy projects to make a felted purse, or a hat, a vest, or textured or lace scarf—or maybe more than one!
- Materials: Please purchase materials IN ADVANCE so class can begin promptly. Bring a pattern, yarn, needles, etc. for the project of your choice. Of course, we’re all happy to guide you in your choices to ensure the success of your project.
- $75.00 plus materials and book, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tuesday | 01/03/12 | 02/07/12 | 3-5pm | 6 | Heather | |
| B | Monday | 01/09/12 | 02/13/12 | 6-8pm | 6 | Yvette | |
| C | Wednesday | 01/11/12 | 02/15/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Corryn | |
| D | Monday | 02/20/12 | 03/19/12 | 12-2:15 | 5 | Corryn | |
| E | Tuesday | 02/21/12 | 03/27/12 | 3-5pm | 6 | Heather | |
| F | Friday | 02/24/12 | 004/06/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Corryn | Skip 03/30 |
| G | Monday | 02/27/12 | 04/02/12 | 6-8pm | 6 | Yvette | |
| H | Tuesdday | 04/03/12 | 05/08/12 | 3-5pm | 6 | Heather | S |
| I | Friday | 04/13/12 | 05/18/12 | 12-2pm | 6 | Corryn |
- KC40: Elinor Dashwood- Another Tabetha orignial design sweater
- With a subtle herringbone lace panel traveling up the front body and delicate waist shaping, this pullover exudes a lovely ethereal feel. To enhance the softness, the cuffs and neckline are highlighted with a beautiful alpaca lace fiber.
- Materials: 5-7 balls light worsted weight and one ball laceweight for borders. #3 and #6 needles, markers, tapestry needle.
- $75 plus materials, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tuesday | 03/20/12 | 04/24/12 | 6-8pm | 6 | Tabetha | Beginning knitting skills. |
- KC47: Double Knitting—Cubic Scarf!
- Learn to double knit by making this really really cool optical illusion scarf!
- Materials: 100g light or variegated yarn, 100g dark or contrasting yarn, #7 needles, Ravelry pattern Cubic Scarf
- $60.00 plus materials, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tuesday | 02/21/12 | 03/13/12 | 6-8pm | 4 | Genevieve | Beginning knitting skills. |
- KC49: Sparkly, Knitted Jewelry
- Lightweight but full of bling, these quick-to-knit necklaces and bracelets perk up any outfit.
- Materials: Filatura di Crosa Stella and Crystal, Needles called for in pattern, Moonstruck book.
- $45.00 plus materials, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Monday | 03/19/12 | 04/02/12 | 6-8pm | 3 | Genevieve | Beginning knitting skills. |
- KC56: Simple Cable Knit Cowl
- Learn to cable and create an embellished neck cowl in just one day!
- Materials: Holiday 2011 Knit Simple magazine, about 350 yards ww soft yarn, wooden cable needle, size 11 needles, 4 buttons
- $35.00 plus materials, $35.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Saturday | 02/25/12 | 02/25/12 | 1-4pm | 1 | Susie | Beginning knitting skills. |
- KC57: Cosmo Felted Bag
- Based on the Lizard Ridge technique and named for the new dinosaur, this fabulous felted bag will make you the talk of the town! Unique and beautiful using Noro Kureyon.
- Materials: 5 balls Noro Kureyon in two different colorways 3 of one, 2 of the other; 24 inch circs size 10.5 and dpns, large crochet hook, scrap yarn, markers.
- $70.00 plus materials, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Wednesday | 02/15/12 | 03/14/12 | 6-8pm | 5 | Heather | Solid intermediate knitting skills. |
| B | Wednesday | 03/14/12 | 04/11/12 | 3-5pm | 5 | Heather | Solid intermediate knitting skills. |
- KC58: READ THAT PATTERN!
- Does it seem like those knitting patterns are written in a different language? Well, they are! This class will translate all those mind-boggling abbreviations. Bring your questions!
- Materials: None.
- $25.00, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Monday | 01/16/12 | 01/16/12 | 6-8pm | 1 | Genevieve |
- KC59: Knit Fix-Its!
- Got a problem you don't know how to fix? Rip it out, tink, or frog? Join us for this informative 1-session class on how to fix those darn mistakes.
- Materials: None.
- $25.00, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Thursday | 02/09/12 | 02/09/12 | 6-8pm | 1 | Genevieve |
- KC62: UNRAVELING RAVELRY
- A tour of the now famous knitting and crochet social network, Ravelry! Learn how to join and form groups, post messages, projects, photos stash, and stay in touch with yarnies the world over!
- Materials: None.
- $35.00, $35.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Wednesday | 02/15/12 | 02/15/12 | 6-8pm | 1 | Janeen | Bring your laptop or phone and questions! |
- KC64: Make it or Break it: A gauge workshop
- Gauge… it is the be-all, end-all to every knitting project and yet it is the most elusive aspect of knitting. This workshop will erase all questions by teaching the difference between working gauge and finished gauge, how to swatch effectively, how to measure different stitches, blocking, drying, and calculating differences. Best of all, you will gain the skills to start any new pattern from the magazines. Never again will you start a knitting venture with uncertainty.
- Materials: 2 or 3 different needle sizes and weights of yarn to play with! Tape measure and calculator.
- $40.00, $25.00 deposit
| Section | Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Num Meetings |
Instructor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Saturday | 01/28/12 | 01/28/12 | 10:30-1:30pm | 1 | Tabetha |
Sign Up
Please call (rather than e-mail) 303-234-9337 to reserve your place in these classes. All classes are limited in size to ensure the best possible learning experience for you. Be sure you are available for the first class session--this session is the most important and sets the foundation for the rest of the class.
A deposit is required to reserve a place in each class. Most deposits are refunded if the class is cancelled or if you call to cancel no fewer than 48 hours before the first class. Exceptions are noted.
We have priced our classes assuming that you will use materials purchased at the Recycled Lamb. To help us keep classes affordable, please don't use materials purchased elsewhere. Also, although we just love your kids, and love to see them, we're not set up to take care of them during classes so out of respect for your instructors and other students please make other arrangements for child care during your classes. Thanks!
All materials should be purchased PRIOR to the class start time in order that each student gets the full benefit of the class period. And a gentle reminder that the shop does close at 6pm Monday-Friday, so be sure to be here in time to finish your purchases before class starts and the shop closes.
Weather
As we all know, the weather here in Colorado can be somewhat unpredictable. If we have a weather situation that requires a cancellation of a class session, we will do our very best to reschedule that session. We've left some space in the calendar for "snow days" — however, we can't guarantee that we will be able to fit in another class, or that each student will be able to attend the session at the rescheduled time. Note that we cannot refund classes cancelled or rescheduled due to weather. Keep in mind though that our "Drs. Stitch" are in the shop on Saturdays, and are available at no charge to assist you with whatever project you are working on. This includes your class projects!