Class Listings

New class lists are available for the upcoming three months.

We hope you’ll join us and learn something new while having a great time!

Class schedule for June, July and August 2018

Getting Started and Regular Happenings 

 
Beginning Knitting for Adults
Session 1: Thursday, July 12 1-3pm
Session 2: Saturday, July 21 1-3pm
Session 3: Thursday, August 2 1-3pm
Session 4: Saturday, August 18 1-3pm

Cost:  $10

Materials: Smooth worsted weight light colored yarn, size 8 needles
Description: Come on in and learn to knit! You will learn the basics of knitting while getting the knowledge that you will need to do projects of your choice. During the class you'll learn the basics, casting on, knitting, purling and binding off. Choose the session that best fits your schedule. If none of them do, call and schedule one that fits your schedule. 

Monday Night Knit & Crochet Too

When: Mondays  6 – 8 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Come and hang out with fellow knitters and crocheters, share your knowledge and projects. As a courtesy to the shop, we appreciate that on Knit Night, you knit or crochet with Lambikin's yarn. Knit & Crochet night is for adults only.  

Finishing Class

Finishing classes are available by appointment. Bring in a project to finish and we will help you with picking up stitches, adding button bands, seaming and blocking. Cost is $10 per hour.

Friend's Class

This a private class for you and your friends to work on a specific project that isn’t on our current class schedule. Call the shop to schedule this private party. The cost for this 2 hour class is $20 per person.

Private Knitting Lessons are available for $10 per hour. Call to schedule an appointment and receive some individualized attention on a current project or to learn a new technique 

Knit A Longs 

Knit-A-Long - Derecho by Alison Green

When: Sunday, June 24, July 8, 22, August 5 & 19

           1 - 3 pm

Cost: FREE

Who: Cathy

Description: This seamless tee knitting pattern begins at the neck and is worked down in one piece. Easy eyelet stitches shape the yoke and add decoration to the neckline at the same time. Knit it with short or 3/4 length sleeves.

Knit-A-Long - Ouzo by Baby Cocktails (Thea Coleman)

When: July 1, 15, 29, August 12 & 26
            1 - 3 pm
Cost: FREE

Who: Nora

Description: Ouzo is an easy summer cardigan to throw on when there’s a little chill in the air. It features short sleeves, a loose fit, and a long flattering length. Knit in 3 pieces from the bottom up and seamed along sides and shoulders, this is a quick knit with a lot of stockinette and only a bit of easy-to-follow lace. Sleeves are created by casting on stitches at either side of the body. They are then shaped with short rows along the upper shoulder, adding to the slouchy feel of the piece.

Sock Classes

 
Socks 101 – Double points or 9” circular
When: June 30, July 14 & 28
           1 - 3 pm

Cost: $10
Materials: DK or worsted weight sock yarn, appropriate sized needles
Description: Socks are the perfect year round project. Knit them in a car, on a beach, on a train, in a boat, knit them anywhere. Wherever your travels take you, socks are portable and fun!!

Socks 201 – Magic Loop

When: By appointment

Cost: $10

Materials: yarn, appropriate sized 32” - 40” circular needle
Description: Don’t like all those pointy needles? Do the tiny circular ones make you crazy? Come in and have us show you another sock knitting method. 

Classes

Beginning Crochet

When:   By Appointment
Cost:     $10
Who:     Michelle
Materials: smooth, light colored, worsted weight yarn, size H hook
Description:  Crochet is making a huge comeback! It’s not just granny squares any more. Join Michelle for this beginner class and learn the basics of chain, single, double, and half double crochet, plus many more stitches. 

Paris Toujours by Isabell Kraemer

When: Saturday, June 23 & July 7

           1 - 3 pm

Cost: $10

Who: Mindy

Materials: 750 - 915 yards DK or fingering yarn and US 5 or 8 needles

Description: This shawl is easy to adjust to your liking (or the yarn amount you have on hand)….add more or less rows to each Garter Pattern Stripe, or to the Lace Pattern Stripes, work more or less repeats of the pattern section, OR do more or less rows of the edge section…it’s all up to you.

Gloamin Tide by Ysolda Teague (This is a Mystery KAL)

When: Sunday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5
Cost: $10
Who: Cathy

Summer is for staying outside until late into the evening, even as the light fades, a chill descends and you need something cozy around your shoulders. Join us for an easy-going mystery shawl that’s perfectly suited to take along wherever your summer adventures lead you.

Yarn
3 100g skeins of fingering / 4ply weight yarn with good drape and approx 366m (400yds) per skein. Subtle gradients and light speckling are ideal. Exact gauge isn’t crucial but if your gauge is looser than specified you might need more yarn.

 Schedule
18 June - Swatching notes
25 June - Clue 1
2 July - Clue 2
9 July - Clue 3
16 July - Clue 4
23 July - Clue 5
30 July - Clue 6

Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli

When: Sunday, July 15, 29 and August 12

           1 - 3 pm

Who: Cathy

Materials: 1150 yards of fingering yarn and US 6 needles

Description: V-shaped on one end and pointy on the other, this wrap will keep your interest from start to finish. There’s easy ribbing and garter, some lace, lots of stripes and texture. Pick 3 colors that go with your style and join the suburban fun.

Local Yarn Shawl by Casapinka

When: Saturday, July 21, August 4 & 18

           10 am - Noon

Cost: $10

Who: Nora

Materials: 560 - 710 yards fingering and US 6 needles

Description: The Local Yarn Shawl is a boomerang shaped shawl, consisting of simple lace, textured, eyelet and mesh stitches. The pattern is written for two sizes: Small and Large. The small shawl only consists of one color but in a gradient if desired (560 yards); while the large shawl uses two contrasting or “blendy” colors (350 yards each.)