White River Yarns Sept/Oct/Nov 2010 Classes
802-295-9301 LMM802@myfairpoint.net
Prices: Price quoted is the total for all sessions. A $10 non-refundable deposit at time of registration will confirm a place in class, those who have given a deposit will get the first slots, 6 per class. The balance is due at the first session.
Novice: needs to learn the basic skills for knitting
Beginner: Must be able to cast on, knit and purl
Advanced Beginner: is comfortable knitting and purling, increasing,
decreasing
Assignments: In order to maximize everyone’s learning experience,
please have any assignments done before class.
Please do not start before
class unless asked to do so in the class description.
Learn to Knit (Continental) - Novice (or advanced if switching from English/American)
Description: Learn to knit & purl continental style, basic
knitting techniques and pattern reading
Instructor: Lois Miller
Cost: $30 (If experienced knitter changing to Continental 1st
& 2nd classes for $25)
Sessions: 3
Wednesdays: Sept
8, 22 Oct 6 Time:
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Thursdays: Oct 14, 28 Nov 1 Time: 6:30
– 8:30 pm
Materials: Yarn:
Worsted/Bulky Weight Needles: US 8 or 9 Booklet: Teach Yourself to Knit
Assignment: If switching from English knit for a few days with
the left index finger held off the needle at all times.
Magic Loop Socks - Beginner and up
Description: Learn to make socks using the magic loop technique
and how to adapt any sock pattern to the method
Instructor: Lois Miller
Cost: $25
Sessions: 2
Thursdays:
Sept 9, 23 Time:
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Wednesdays: Oct 13, 27 Time:
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Materials: Yarn: Yarn of choice Needles: 32 or 40” circ size per yarn Pattern: Yankee #29
Assignment: For 2nd class: First sock must be complete through
the heel flap ready to turn the heel.
Top Down Sweater – Beginner and up
Description: Learn to knit a sweater from the top down without any
seams.
Instructor: Lois Miller
Cost: $25
Sessions: 2
Thursdays: Sept 16 Oct 7
Time: 6:30
– 8:30 pm
Materials: Yarn:
Per Pattern Needles: Per Pattern Pattern: Ann Norling 53 Kids or 60 Adult
Assignment: Knit gauge swatch and bring to first class.
Cabled Hat - Beginner and up
Description: Learn cable basics and choose one of three hat patterns.
Instructor: Lois Miller
Cost: $15
Sessions: 1
Thursday: Oct 21 Time: 6:30
– 8:30 pm
Materials: Yarn: 150 yds Worsted Weight Yarn Needles:
US 6 16” Circ, US 7 16”
Circ & DP
Pattern: Cabled Cap Trio - Lisa Knits HT-016
Assignment: Please have hat cast on and ribbing complete before the class.
Victorian Lace Scarf
– Advanced Beginner
Description: Learn to knit lace making a beautiful scarf
Instructor: Lois Miller
Cost: $15
Sessions: 1
Wednesday: Sept 15 Time: 6:30
– 8:30 pm
Materials: Yarn: 1375 yds of lace weight (used double) or 690 yds of fingering weight Needles: US 3
Pattern: Lisa Knits AC-002
Assignment: Have scarf cast on and first 4 rows complete before
class.
Basic Fair Isle -
Advanced Beginner Must know how to
knit (purl not necessary) with the left and right hands.
Description: Learn how
to do 2-color knitting using both hands
Instructor: Lois Miller
Cost: $15
Sessions: 1
Wednesday: Oct 29 Time: 6:30
– 8:30 pm
Materials: Yarn: Worsted Weight 2 contrasting colors
Needles:
US 7 and 9 Pattern:
“Vermont Hat” off Ravelry
Assignment: Have hat cast on and ribbing done before class.
Estonian Cast On - Beginner and up
Description: Learn to cast on stitches using the Estonian method,
great for socks and hats especially
Instructor: Lois Miller
Cost: $10
Sessions: 1
Thursday: Oct 30 Time: 6:30
– 7:30 pm
Materials: Yarn: Worsted Needles: US 7 or 8 Pattern:
Lucy’s Toe Graft Advanced Beginner
Description: Learn how to graft sock toes smoothly and without
nubbies at edges.
Instructor: Lois Miller
Cost: $15
Session: 1
Wednesday: Nov 10 Time: 6:30
– 8:30 pm
Materials: Worsted weight yarn with strong contrast color Needles:
US 7 DP or Circ per choice
Assignment: Knit short tube of 50 stitches and decrease as for
sock toe until 20 stitches remain.
