Thursday, March 31, 2011

All day classes at The Big Stitch April 9

We will be teaching beginning knitting
and beginning crochet all day
(9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
during The Big Stitch.
All materials
-- hooks, needles, yarn --
are provided.
Come join us!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Big Stitch University: 9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

KNIT AND CROCHET
MAGIC LOOP


Magic Loop Knitting is a technique that
allows you to knit socks or small
circumferences using one circular needle.
Magic Loop Crochet is a great method
to begin a project that is crocheted in
rounds. Students need to bring
circular needles 32 inches or longer and
G-K hooks as well as worsted weight yarn.
NOTE: Hooks and needles will be
available to borrow!

PREREQUISITE: Ability to knit or crochet
CLASS LIMIT: 10
INSTRUCTOR: Michele McClellan

Big Stitch University: 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

KNITTING STITCH:
QUILTED LATTICE

This pattern gives the impression that
you have done some very time-consuming
embroidery! Students need to bring a
skein of worsted weight yarn and
appropriate size needles.

PREREQUISITE: Ability to knit
CLASS LIMIT: 10
INSTRUCTOR: Erin McKee

Big Stitch University: 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

CROCHETING IN THE ROUND

Students need to bring a skein of
worsted weight yarn to class and
appropriate size hook.
GREAT technique to use when
making hats!

PREREQUISITE: Ability to crochet
CLASS LIMIT: 10
INSTRUCTOR: Michele McClellan

Big Stitch University: 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

EASY KNITTED BABY BOOTIES

Precious baby booties that are easy
and quick to make!
Students need to bring worsted weight yarn
and size 6 and 8 straight needles.
Homework prior to class:
CO 33 st on larger needles
and K 12 rows.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit
CLASS LIMIT: 10
INSTRUCTOR: Erin McKee

Big Stitch University: 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

KNIT AND CROCHET
FLORAL EMBELLIES

Make two types of flowers and a leaf,
perfect for adding to a felted bag,
headband, mittens, a plain scarf
or even a scrapbook page!
Bring a selection of hooks or short
knitting needles (circulars OK).
Yarn will be provided.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit OR crochet
CLASS LIMIT: 10
CLASS FEE: $8
INSTRUCTOR: Pam Butler,
Co-owner, Angel Hair Yarn



Big Stitch University: 12 noon - 12:30 p.m.

KNITTED COLORWORK

COLOR BLOCKS
MOSAIC OR SLIP STITCH

You will be amazed at how simple these
techniques are and how wonderful
they look! Bring worsted weight
yarn in three colors and
appropriate size needles.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit and purl
CLASS LIMIT: 10
INSTRUCTOR: Danni Hughes

Big Stitch University: 12 noon- 12:30 p.m.

RECTANGULAR GRANNY

Grannies don't have to only
be square!
Learn this easy technique
to make your granny a rectangle!
Students need to bring worsted weight
yarn and appropriate size hook.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to crochet
CLASS LIMIT: 10
INSTRUCTOR: Diana Johnston

Big Stitch University: 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

LUNCH!
Attendees can bring their own lunch
or join us!
ENTREE: Turkey & Rice Casserole
SALAD: Broccoli Slaw
DESSERT: Coconut Cake &
Chocolate Cake
DRINK: Lemonade, Coffee, Water

FEE: $5

Big Stitch University: 1:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

PATTERN READING FOR KNITTING

Mock Turkish Stitch
Slip Stitch Rib


Add to your knitting knowledge
with these new stitches!
Bring worsted weight yarn and
appropriate size needle.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit
CLASS LIMIT: 10
INSTRUCTOR: Wray Estes

Big Stitch University: 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

PATTERN READING FOR CROCHET

SEED STITCH
PICOT STITCH

V-STITCH

Add to your crochet knowledge
with these new stitches!
Bring worsted weight yarn
and appropriate size hook.
CLASS LIMIT: 15
INSTRUCTOR: The Happi-Hookers
Janice & Jessi Frank

Big Stitch University: 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

SQUASH BOOK
SCRAP / PAPER CRAFTING


Unlock the mystery of this great little gift!
At 3.25" x 3.25",
this accordion-type book
is just the right size for a brag book,
a friend's special day or a teen and her BFF.
All materials supplied by Club Scrap.

CLASS LIMIT: 10
FEE: $8
INSTRUCTOR: Pam Butler, Club Scrap

Big Stitch University: 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Continental Knitting

Don't want to "throw" your yarn?
-- then this is the way you should be knitting!
Knitters need to bring 3" - 4"
of knitted work on their needles.
Crocheters can borrow needles to give it a try!

CLASS LIMIT: 8
PREREQUISITES: None
INSTRUCTOR: Aziza Michael

Big Stitch University: 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Knitting: Making Scrubbies

If you love your knitted or
crocheted dishcloths,
you have to have some scrubbies!
Supplies included in fee.
Bring size 8 to 10 needles.

CLASS LIMIT: 10
PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit
FEE: $5 for supplies
INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Seymour

Big Stitch University: 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

CROCHET EDGING AND I-CORD


Make a snuggly blanket in no time
by adding a quick crochet edging
to purchased fleece.



I-CORD:
The simplest and most adaptable solution
to hide flaws while making design elements.

Students will need to bring hooks in sizes H-J.
Fleece and yarn will be provided.

CLASS LIMIT: 10
PREREQUISITES: Ability to crochet
INSTRUCTOR: Michele McClellan

Monday, March 21, 2011

Big Stitch University April 9





Here is the schedule.
Pictures will be added later this week!
Let me know what classes you are interested in
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t.