February Classes

*February classes are now listed on the calendar. Take a look and if you are interested in one or all, give us a call to register or email us at info@theyarnspot.com .

*To celebrate February, our Knit Along (KAL) will be the timeless classic, FEBRUARY LADY SWEATER! This very popular sweater on Ravelry is based on Elizabeth Zimmerman’s classic baby sweater. The pattern is available on the popular Flint Knits Blog. http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=151
Wednesday, Feb.1,8,15,22 & 29.
(no fee but materials must be purchased at The Yarn Spot)

*Don’t forget that Private Lessons are available if there is a technique you would like to learn and we currently don’t have a class scheduled or if the times just don’t work for you. See below for details!

CLASSES FOR FEBRUARY
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Beginning Knitting – with Victoria
Cast on, Bind off, knit and purl…learn the building blocks of all knitted projects
so you can begin your knitting journey.
All beginning knitting classes will discuss materials as part of the class. Size
8 needles and worsted weight wool yarn are suggested.

Date: Thursday, February 9 and 16

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Cost: $60

RSVP by Tuesday, February 7th

Class Size: 4-6 students
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Beginning Crochet with Jennifer
Learn the basics of crochet and be on your way to creating wonderful hand made items.
Class will cover a discussion of materials, but worsted weight wool yarn in a light
color is recommended, and a G or H crochet hook.

Thursday, February 23 and March 1

Time: 6:30 – 8 pm

Cost: $60.00

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Finishing with June
You spent many hours choosing the perfect yarn and making your garment. Take your
project from homemade to handmade with expert finishing techniques that will take
your knitting/crocheting skills to the next level.
Bring a project and/or swatches for practice and tapestry needles.

Date: Sunday, February 19th

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am

Cost: $30.00

RSVP by: Monday, February 13th

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Broomstick Lace Crochet with Jennifer
Lace? Knitting? Crochet? Broomstick? What is this! The broomstick lace stitch is
a lacy stitch made using a crochet hook and a knitting needle. Come learn about
all the fine objects you can make with this technique.
Size 15 knitting needle, E or F crochet hook, fingering or light DK/Sport weight
yarn

Dates: Sundays, January 29 & February 5

Time: 12:30 – 2:00 pm

Cost: $60.00
RSVP by: Monday, January 23rd

Class Size: 3-6 people

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Socks – 2 at a time, toe up with Miryam
What more is there to say?
Sock yarn, size 2 needles in length 40″ or longer

Dates: Mondays, February 6, 13, 20

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $120.00
RSVP by: Monday, January 30th

Class Size: 3-6 people

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Long Draw Spinning with Lois

Long draw spinning is a technique used to create woolen yarns. These are generally
spun from shorter fibers. Long draw spun yarns are light, lofty, stretchy, soft,
and full of air, thus they are good insulators. Long draw spinning is most often
contrasted to the short draw technique used to spin worsted yarns.

Spinning wheel and fiber are needed for this class.

Date: Tuesday, February 7th

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Cost: $30.00
RSVP by: Wednesday, February 1st

Class Size: 3-6 people

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Stranded Knit Hat with Elise
Stranded knitting can best be described as knitting repeated color motifs. It is
also a great way to produce a double thickness of knitted material, while still
only having to knit the stitches to produce one layer. Take this class and demystify
the technique.
Fingering weight to worsted weight yarn and matching circular needle in 16″ length
are needed to make hats of different sizes from infant to adult.

Date: Wednesday, February 15th

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $40.00
RSVP by: Wednesday, February 8th

Class Size: 3-6 people

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Steeking with Crochet with Jennifer
It is scary, but it works! Steeking is a shortcut used to knit or crochet garments,
such as sweaters, in the round without interruption for openings or sleeves until
the end. Then you cut open the fabric for the openings and finish off the garment.
2 Swatches at least 6″ by 6″ inches in colorwork that are suitable to practice steeking
on, a size E or F crochet hook, and scrap yarn to of the swatch’s weight or lighter
will be needed for the class.

Date: Sunday, February 26th

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Cost: $30.00
RSVP by: Monday, February 20th

Class Size: 3-6 people

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Crochet Along (CAL)

What is a Crochet-a-long you ask? It is a gathering of crocheters who are all working
on the same project together. The group provides inspiration and encouragement
and we will provide an instructor who can provide guidance along the way. All sessions
are free, but for this we do ask that you purchase materials here at the store.

Sunburst Broomstick Crochet Shawl by Jennifer Crowley CAL – February

Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, & 28

6:30 – 8 pm

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Private Lessons
If there is a technique you would like to learn and we currently don’t have a class
scheduled or if the times just don’t work for you, consider scheduling a private
lesson. We are happy to accomodate your schedule and interests to help you create
the projects you dream of.
Cost: $40 per hour (you can split your lessons into 1/2 hour sessions)
For 2 people: $50 per hour
Please note that Beginning Knitting or Crocheting as a private lesson is always
1 full hour.