Adorable Beret
Annie Shawl
Basics & Beyond
Basics & Beyond-Crochet
Beaded Scarf
Beginner Crochet
Beginner Knitting 1
Beginner Knitting 2
Bob's Cable Scarf
Branching Out Scarf
Cabled Feather and Fan Wrap
Cabled Socks
Cable Scarf with a Twist
Clapotis Scarf
Classic Socks
Cotton Tank
Cross Your Fingers
Traditional Eyelet Square
Dash to Class Hat
Designer-Tom Scott's Cabled Wrap
Dressage Vest
Easy Wave Scarf
8 Basic Stitches
Entrelac Scarf
Fair Isle Cap
Farmers Market Bag
Felted Box
Felted Hat
Fluted Rib Baby Blankie
French Market Bag
Houston Shawl
Kureyon Mitered Square Bag
Lacy Eyelet Socks
Lavender Gift Pouch
Mason-Dixon Washcloth
Matinee Jacket
Multi-Directional Scarf
My First Sweater
Night on the Town
Odessa Beaded Hat
Petal Baby Cap
Reversible Cable Scarf
Seaweed Cowl / Shoulder Wrap
Socks on Two Circles
Stitch Skill Builder - Lavender Sachet
Summer Shoulder Wrap
Tea Towel
THE Washcloth Series
Total Immersion Continental Knitting
Twisty Turns
Water Lily Shoulder Bag
Wonderful Wallaby
Woopsie!
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We will be happy to answer any questions and give you
guidance in selection.
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Knit this simple beret on circular or straight needles (with an invisible seam). You will want to make a second one right away with color work design.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor Sharon
2 sessions (4 hrs) - $45.00
This favorite double seed stitch shawl with mohair borders on either end works up beautifully in Kathmandu or other Aran weight yarn and looks equally wonderful on the back of a chair or wrapped around you. You won't be able to resist the combinations we have put together of appropriate yarns with our Claudia hand-dyed mohair.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor Staff
1 sessions (2 hrs) - $25.00
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Come for help with a specific problem or for guidance as you work on your project. In this small group setting individualized assistance is available when you need it. The instructor offers knitting help, the other students offer help and opinions in many areas. Be prepared to make knitting progress and new friends too.
Class size: 2 -6
Instructor: Rose
1 session (2 hrs.) - $25.00
Every Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00
Every Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00
Every Thursday 10:00 - 12:00
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This new class has been developed to meet the need for ongoing crochet classes. In this small group setting individualized crochet assistance is available when you need it. Come for help with a specific problem, for guidance with a work in progress, or as you begin a new project. Virginia is here for you!
Class size: 2 -6
Instructor: Virginia
KAL
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This exceptionally beautiful scarf incorporating beads and soft alpaca/silk yarn may be the most striking piece you have ever made and a first step into knitting with beads. The hardest part is selecting the colors of our beautiful beads and yarn. You must be able to work the knit stitch and the long-tail cast-on.
Class size: 2 -6
Instructor: Virginia
KAL
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With Virginia as your guide you too will learn the basics of crochet and set out on a new adventure in your creative life. You will learn how to hold your yarn, and how to do chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet and how to turn a row. You will learn to recognize the front, the back and the loops of your work. The text for this class, Learn to Crochet by the National Needle Arts Association, will become your map to the world of crochet.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Virginia
KAL
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Learn to cast on, to work the knit stitch and the purl stitch, to use markers, to bind off, and finally to block your first scarf. Along the way you will learn to read and understand knitters' terminology and directions.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Staff
1 session (2 hrs.) - $25.00
Learn more techniques including additional ways to cast on and bind off, increases and decreases, more knitting terminology and abbreviations, and reading and understanding the ball band. After this class you will have the skills to knit a garment. Really.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Staff
1 session (2 hrs.) - $25.00
This project features two types of cables set within a rib stitch pattern. The ends of the scarf contain mirrored sets of rope cables which are created when half of the cable stitches cross the other half in the same direction. In the middle at the neck there is a prominent braid cable created when sets of stitches alternate left and right in a woven effect. Bob's manly tweed version takes on a feminine feel when knit with a lighter weight, silky yarn.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Karen
2 session (4 hrs.) - $45.00
This leafy lace scarf from knitty.com teaches all the most common increases and decreases in both text and chart form. "Once you've knit this scarf you can knit just about any lace pattern."
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Sharon
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
This wrap features a unique stitch pattern combination. The traditional lacy feather and fan scallops gently flow from the sturdy rope cables creating a pleasing contrast. Skills learned include k2tog, yo, and same-direction cables.
Class size: 6
Instructor: Karen
1 sessions (2 hrs.) - $25.00
After you have knitted one pair of socks, you are ready to work classic cables in your next pair. In this one-session class you will begin the ribbed tops and establish the cable pattern. First-time cable knitters will learn how to cable and the easy way to keep track of your cable rounds.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Rose
1 sessions (2 hrs.) - $25.00
Knit from an original design to create a project which includes a 4-St Braid cable, left twist, right twist, and slip-stitch edging. The class will knit the scarf version but for your continued cabling pleasure, the design is adaptable for a shawl, throw, or pillow. Once you learn to read your stitches and handle the cable needle, the pattern knits up quickly. If you can knit and purl, you can conquer cables.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Karen
1 session (2 hrs.) - $25.00
This popular knitty.com pattern is unusual. It is knit on the bias with a variegated yarn that makes diagonal stripes. It features stitches that are purposely dropped which make a pattern in the opposite direction. Because of its construction, final dimensions, and light-weight yarn, this project could also satisfy your desire for a wrap in a cold Houston restaurant or theater.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
In three class sessions you will finish your first sock and begin the second one. If you can cast on and knit and purl, you are ready for socks. In this class you will learn to use doublepoint needles and to knit in the round. You will be guided to work slip stitches and short rows, to pick up stitches, and to work two different decreases. You will be amazed at yourself and at your simply wonderful socks.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Rose
3 sessions (6 hrs.) - $60.00
Learn a simple Fitted Tank made with Blue Sky Dyed Cotton in its wide array of colors. A good pattern for beginners.If you can knit and purl, increase and decrease, you can make this flattering tank. In Houston you can wear this year round under a shawl or sweater.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Sharon
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
CROSS YOUR FINGERS TRADITIONAL EYELET SQUARE
This is a very traditional and versatile design, just ask any seasoned knitter. The pattern is fashioned by increasing a stitch every row and upon reaching the middle, decreasing until you have a complete diamond shape. The end result is a beautiful eyelet border with a soothing garter stitch middle. We added a little dainty edge to dress up the traditional. This project can become a wash cloth, car seat cozy, shawl, or baby blanket.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
This hat is knit in the round and features a zippy zig-zag stitch pattern using two contrasting colors. After establishing the ribbed beginning, the zig-zag is created with wrap-arounds, slip stitches, dropped wraps, and knitting into rows below. The four-round repeat is a quick knit. Choose your grad's school colors and he/she will think of you and remember to make it to class on time.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
DESIGNER - TOM SCOTT'S CABLED WRAP
If you can knit and purl you are ready to make this earthy wrap by New York Designer Tom Scott. Knit on size 35 needles, with a centered twisted cable back. Quick, Easy and impressive.
Class size: 4
Instructor: Sharon
3 sessions - $60.00
Wonderful Sublime vest for the fall. Worked in Sublime cashmere merino silk aran. This ribbed cabled vest is a unique way to start the fall. This is a great pattern for the intermediate knitter learning cables and decreases.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Sharon
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
The soothing wave pattern in this scarf is achieved with a stitch separation technique. Students will learn to work sections of stitches with double pointed needles, separating and then rejoining. This scarf pattern is included in Knitting New Scarves by Lynne Barr, available for purchase in the shop.
Class size: 3
Instructor: Karen
1 session (2 hrs.) - $25.00
Learn 8 basic stitches to increase your knitting knowledge. Basic skills needed are knit and purl. 1) rib 2) stockinette 3) cross cable 4) eyelet/lace pattern 5) 2 - color pattern 6) garter 7) seed sts 8) bobble . using worsted weight yarn and size 8 needle.
Class size: 4
Instructor: Sharon
1 session (10am -3pm) - $60.00
According to a recent installment of knittingdaily, one of the top four goals for 2009 is to learn entrelac. Here's your opportunity. Entrelac is a method that creates a "woven" or "lattice" appearance in the knit fabric. The fabric contains levels of triangles and blocks worked with a short-row technique facing one direction and connected to one another by picking up stitches from the level below. If you can K1, P1, M1, K2tog, P2tog, and pick up stitches, you have the foundation needed to connect the entrelac blocks and become a knitting sage.
Class size: 2-3
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
Using traditional Fair Isle patterns and U.S. size 2 or 3 needles, knit a special cap in colors traditional or trendy as you choose. Working with two colors per row, you will follow a chart to create your own unique cap. Choose your colors and patterns to make this your very own.
Class size: 2-3
Instructor: Rose
3 sessions (6 hrs.) - $60.00
Learn to crochet in the round and make this staple of the urban European shopper. Then take it along to your neighborhood farmers' market or to the Saturday morning market down Bammel Lane. It magically stretches to hold all those wonderful fresh vegetables, breads, and cheeses.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Virginia
KAL
This custom box design creates a sturdy, dense fabric. Using a two-strand combination of Kureyon and Lamb's Pride you will learn to knit in the round with dpns and then switch to a circ needle. The project includes increases, decreases, and an I-cord bind off to shape the corners and produce a decorative top ridge. After felting, the box can accommodate a 6-inch square vase and become an elegant home accessory.
Class size: 2-3
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions (4 hrs.) + felted fun- $45.00
Knit up this charming accessory just for the fun of wearing (or giving) it or use it as a simple and rewarding introduction to knitting in the round. You will learn to use circular needles and doublepoints in a quick-to-complete, no-fail hat. Choose your brim style from the Fiber Trends pattern and select yarns to combine into a pleasing fabric. Come felt with us - I will share my favorite hat block.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Rose
1 sessions (2 hrs.) + felted fun - $25.00
This 22-inch square is the perfect size for a stroller or car seat and a quick knit. The knit/purl combination repeat forms a fabric with gentle waving triangular shapes distinguishable from both sides. Add an optional crocheted triangle edge for a dramatic finish.
Class size: 1-4
Instructor: Karen
1 sessions (2 hrs.) - 25.00
Download this free pattern from knitty.com and join in the felting frenzy. You can have fun with color when choosing your wool. The pattern is knit in the round from the bottom up starting with double point needles and quickly graduating to circular needles. You will also learn shaping and the Kitchener stitch to complete handles. After you have knit, knit, knit, and knit some more, come to the shop to watch your "cat-in-the-hat" size project magically transform into a charming accessory.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions (4 hrs.) + felting fun - $45.00
Yes, you can wear a shawl in Houston (think restaurants and theaters) with this light and airy design from Knitter's Stash. The pattern included in this popular book features an elegant yarn over repeat throughout the body as well as a scalloped lacy border. The use of light-weight yarn and average needle size creates a pleasing fabric drape. You will use circs (worked back and forth) and dpns in this project.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Karen
3 sessions (6 hrs.) - $60.00
The mitered square structure emphasizes the beauty of Noro Kureyon color changes in this free download pattern. You work entirely in knit stitch, creating the first square and picking up stitches for the succeeding squares, so that when the knitting is completed your bag is ready to felt. You are invited to come back to the shop to felt your bag with us. We will discuss handle and lining options for your bag and help you with blocking to create a one-of-a-kind handbag.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Rose
1 session (2 hrs.) + felting fun - $25.00
Eyelet socks with a picot edge are knit from a free Drops pattern. Students should have knitted a pair of socks before undertaking this intermediate level project. These charming socks are worked on US 0 doublepoints from the picot top down following simple charts. The eyelet pattern is easy to memorize so the knitting goes quickly, and the socks are very special and well worth the many stitches.
Class size: Max. 4 students
Instructor: Rose
2 sessions(4 hrs.) - $45.00
Featured on the cover of Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, this little pouch is so precious. This is a good project for your first adventure with knitting in the round. A single eyelet decrease row distinguishes the ruffly top from the base. You will learn the difference between stockinet worked on straight versus circular needles, increases, decreases, three-needle bind off, and I-cord. A pouch filled with lavender seeds will freshen your stash. It is good for little gifts too.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions(4 hrs.) - $45.00
One of the many interesting items found among the pages of funny stories in the 2006 Mason-Dixon Knitting book, this washcloth is knit in the round from the outside in. The multi-sided shape includes bobbles and eyelets along the outside edge. It can become an honored gift when you weave a ribbon through the eyelets enclosing a soapy surprise.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
This baby jacket is a grand beginners' sweater because it is easy, small, and also beautiful. You will learn all the techniques needed for an adult sweater, but you will knit fewer stitches so your gift will be ready in time for the shower.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Sharon
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
Simply fascinating. Your eye moves quickly to absorb this visually stimulating design. A multi-directional set of triangles is worked using short rows, increases and decreases. The stitch techniques learned for this scarf transcend into many other garments. With self-striping, variegated, and tonal yarn choices, you can create your own personal style. This is a nice addition to your scarf repertoire.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
MULTI-DIRECTIONAL SCARF - CROCHET
You must know how to crochet to make this version of the scarf that shows off variegated yarns so beautifully. We will learn how to read the pattern and use single crochet and crochet 2 tog, to work consecutive triangles.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Virginia
KAL
This classic pullover is a perfect first sweater or a simple and rewarding way back in for those of you who "used to knit." the set-in sleeves are flattering to all body-types; the simple lines are classic. With individual guidance you will complete this sweater in a few weeks.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Rose
3 sessions (6 hrs.) - $60.00
Flirty cabled and bobbled poncho /skirt from Louisa Harding's Deco pattern book to knit up in Jasmine for a bit of sparkle. One size fits all with a pretty ribbon closure.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Sharon
3 sessions (6 hrs.) - $60.00
A beaded pattern swirls up this lovely little hat. You will knit in the round and learn to push the beads into your work properly. The pattern calls for size 6 seed beads and dk weight yarn.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Virginia
KAL
Truly a one skein knit, this lacy little cap is for the advanced beginner who is ready to take up circular and doublepoint needles in a small, non-intimidating project. Students must be able to knit and purl so in class they can learn to knit circularly and to work yarnovers, K2tog, and a double decrease. It requires 1 ball of worsted wt yarn, a 16-inch circular needle, and a set of 5 doublepoints in the same size.
Class size: Max 4 students
Instructor: Rose
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
The His/Hers Reversible Scarf is included in Cables Untangled by Melissa Leapman. With detailed cable knitting instructions, design examples, and a wide range of projects, this book is appropriate for knitters of all levels. In this class you will learn to read a cable chart in order to create right-crossing rope cables on a background of knits as well as purls.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Karen
1 session (2 hrs.) - $25.00
This knit/purl stitch combo looks good regardless of RS/WS orientation. When folded, both pattern textures are presented in a harmonious contrast. Knit in the round you can create a small cowl or a larger shoulder wrap but why choose, treat yourself to one of each.
Class size: 4
Instructor: Karen
1 session (2 hrs.) - $25.00
Even more fun with socks! No more losing your dpns as you work your sock on two circulars. Knit the first sock in class and work the second on your own. You must already have knitted a pair of sock s to be ready for this class.
Class size: 2-3
Instructor: Virginia
KAL
STAR STITCH CROCHET BABY BLANKET
Using single crochet and double crochet, work up this charming, lacy blanket. You must know how to crochet to undertake this project.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Virginia
KAL
STITCH SKILL BUILDER-LAVENDER SACHET
Add new skills to your repertoire and increase your confidence at the same time. In this workshop you will learn the knitted cast-on, slip-stitch edging, yarnovers on knit and purl sides, k2tog, p2tog, ssk, p2tog-tbl, and a crochet join. You will also receive instruction on designing projects using stitch dictionary patterns. The workshop project is a sachet featuring the scroll pattern design that resembles a lavender field blowing in the wind. You will master the stitches as you create the first side of your sachet and then learn the join with a demo piece. The pattern is beautiful and a sachet is a great gift idea. Bring your lunch. Snacks are provided.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Karen
1 session (5 hrs.) - $60.00
This delicately beautiful little wrap from Louisa Harding's pattern book Deco buttons around your shoulders over a sundress or cami - or even over a wedding dress when knit from white silk. Begin it early so you can wear it all summer long.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Sharon
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
Add this custom design to your afternoon tea accoutrements. This project is a testament to the pleasing aesthetic of the knit-purl stitch combination. The center features the bold texture of the moss-bordered diamond pattern. The diamonds then merge into the seeded chevron stitch. The King Charles brocade stitch pattern forms a dramatic border edging.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Karen
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
The series includes six choices: 1. Sand Stitch/Dot Stitch with Garter Stitch Border, 2. Broken Rib with Seed Stitch Border, 3. Lozenge Stitch with Little Herringbone Border, 4. Tile Stitch with Double Basket Weave Border, 5. Seed Stitch with Rosette Border, and 6. Trinity Stitch with Seed Stitch Border. Students can choose two patterns for each 2-hour session. 1 session, $25.00; 2 sessions, $45.00; 3 sessions, $60.00. max for each session: 3 students
Class size: 3
Instructor: Karen
1 session (2 hrs.) - $25.00
2 sessions (2 hrs.) - $45.00
3 sessions (2 hrs.) - $60.00
TOTAL IMMERSION CONTINENTAL KNITTING
Learn to knit continental style and spend the whole day carrying your yarn in the left hand to groove your new skills. We will work knit, purl, ribbing, seed stitch, increases, decreases, and 2 colors/2 hands so that you become comfortable using this new technique. The total immersion class is tested and truly successful at teaching old dogs new tricks - and it's fun too!
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Rose
1 session (5 hrs.) - $75.00
This stylish capelet by Norah Gaughan from Wrap Style is a great way to move from scarves to garments. Only Norah Gaughan could see that a simple band of ribbing could create such a complex effect. It is supremely wearable when we want our shoulders covered in a beautiful, even glamorous, way. We work the cast-on and establish the pattern in lesson 1 and accomplish the construction and learn seaming in lesson 2.
Class size: 2-6
Instructor: Rose
2 session (4 hrs.) - $45.00
A simple introduction to traditional Fair Isle patterning works up into a pleasing bag to toss over your shoulder. Working with two colors per row, you will follow a chart to create your own unique bag. Soft colors make a Monet-like water lily bag, or choose brilliant Fauve colors to glow under the Houston sun. The bag is worked on circular needles and ends with a 3-needle bind off and twisted cord.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Rose
2 sessions (4 hrs.) - $45.00
A hooded pullover for all ages, knit in the round with a wallaby pouch, is a time-tested pattern. Classic and functional, it's perfect in a light wool or sturdy cotton.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Rose
3 sessions (6 hrs.) - $60.00
Learn how to recognize and correct the errors we all find in our work: correcting the inadvertent yarnover, picking up dropped stitches, correcting a wrong stitch, rescuing vs. ripping, correct stitch alignment. During class you will use a sample you have knitted up beforehand (homework!) to learn and practice your new skills.
Class size: 2-4
Instructor: Rose
1 session (4 hrs.) - $45.00