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Knitting Workshops
Instructor: Dianne Read-Jackson (Meet Dianne!) and Mary Vase
Happy knitters showing off their felted
mittens!
All knitting classes will be listed on the updates page when they are scheduled. Students who have pre-registered will be notified directly. Thanks!
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Beginning
Knitting. Learn
the basics of knitting including cast-on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and cast
off. After you learn the basics in this class, you will be ready to
register for any of the other knitting classes offered at the Fiber
Garden! Cost: $45. Fee includes one pair of knitting needles to start your
collection! Length: Two sessions, two-hours each.
Visit the Class/Event Schedule page for workshop
dates or pre-register to be notified when
additional classes are forming. Instructor: Mary Vase
Chunky
Mittens.
A quick-knit project with a
fabulous result! Learn to knit mittens with bulky yarn and big
needles. If you have not worked with double-point needles before, this
would be a great project for learning. Cost: $45. For knitters who have knit a couple
of projects and are comfortable with basic knitting. Length: Two sessions;
two-three hours each.
Visit the Class/Event Schedule page for workshop
dates or pre-register to be notified when
additional classes are forming. Instructor: Mary Vase
Felted
Bag. This bag is knit in one
piece...from the button loop, to the flap, to the i-cord strap, to the
base! Large yarn and large needles make this a quick knit in 
a day.
This is a
small bag that measures about 8" wide x 8 " tall. A
perfect size for when you just need "a little something". The pattern
is easily adaptable to a larger bag. Cost: $45 plus materials. For knitters who have knit a couple
of projects and are comfortable with basic knitting. Visit the Class/Event Schedule page for workshop
dates or pre-register to be notified when additional classes are forming.
Instructor: Deb Jones
Neck
Warmers. Attractive, practical,
and quick to knit to warm up your winter wardrobe! Mary will have
two pattern options available. One for intermediate knitters who have a
bit more experience and one for those who only have very basic knitting
experience. Cost: $45 + materials. Length: Two sessions; two-
three hours each.
Visit the Class/Event Schedule page for workshop
dates or pre-register to be notified when
additional classes are forming. Instructor: Mary Vase
Simple
Summer Shawl.
A beautiful, simple
shawl pattern with a unique fringing technique! This is an original
pattern design by the instructor, Mary Vase. Shawl is particularly lovely
knit in mohair boucle or brushed mohair with size 19 knitting needles to knit up
quickly. Students will have their choice of commercial or hand-dyed yarns
that will bring interest to your garment. Cost: $45 + materials. Basic knitting experience is all that is required...if
you've knit a scarf or have done very basic knitting, you are welcome in this
class. Length: Two sessions; two hours each
Visit the Class/Event Schedule page for workshop
dates or pre-register to be notified when
additional classes are forming. Instructor: Mary Vase
Two
Socks on One Circular Needle.
Learn to knit TWO socks at
once on one long 40" circular knitting needle! No more single sock
syndrome! When your first sock is finished, so is your second sock!
The technique is so efficient, you may never return to knitting socks on double
point needles again. Cost: $45 + materials. For knitters who have knit a couple
of projects and are comfortable with basic knitting. Length: Two sessions;
three hours one session and two hours the second session.
Visit the Class/Event Schedule page for workshop
dates or pre-register to be notified when
additional classes are forming. Instructor: Mary Vase
Dyeing
Self-Patterning Knitting Yarns.
Learn to dye
your own yarns that magically create fair aisle and striping patterns when
knit...perfect for socks, mittens, and caps.
Commercially produced
patterning yarns have been very popular...now come create your own and learn how
the magic is made! Cost: $45 + materials. Fee includes all materials,
fibers, yarns, and dyes, but students are
welcome to bring some of their own fibers or yarns to dye. No previous dyeing
experience needed.! Length: One day, 10am-5:00pm
Visit the Class/Event Schedule page for workshop
dates or pre-register to be notified when
additional classes are forming.
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