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Let’s make plans. Here we go!
These classes have been running throughout the summer
and will continue into The Fall:
Knit a Lento Tee
The Sophie Scarf or Shawl
Carta Sleeveless Jacket
Blue Anemone Cardigan
The following classes are new and will begin during The Fall:
Helma: our new year-long program
An inspiring top-down, steeked, yoked, colour work cardigan by Kristen Wiola Odegard
The Poppy Tee by Petite Knit
A beautiful way to dive into the European shoulder, contiguous sleeves, a neat folded collar, and a classic fit. This tee knit in a fine wool will be comforting and cozy for Fall and Winter.
Nordic Bloom Vest or Cardigan by Caitlin Hunter
Over-sized and warm, with contemporary floral colour work, these two garments are knit bottom up, and are steeked up the centre front. Knit one or both during the 5 classes.
Thank Goodness It’s Friday Night Knitting!
There will be a few this Fall.
Remember that while you are enrolled in a full program,
you are welcome to attend one night at no charge.
Here are the program details:
Knit a Lento
by Jonna Helin
Class #4 is scheduled for November 1, from 1 to 4
my golden Lento with a Zinnia Skirt from Colette Patterns
a peek of my Stay Soft Shawl by Veera Valimaki
In Class #3 on Saturday, we separated the body from the sleeves,
placing the sleeves on waste yarn. We’ll finish the body by the next class,
and pick up to knit the short sleeves, a modification of the pattern.
Venessa’s 3rd Nutiden and Mohair Lento Tee
I have some go-to patterns that I will knit over and over again.
The Lento is one of them. So versatile!
Sophie Scarf or Shawl
This class just finished! Watch for the beautiful Sophies out there in the wild.
Venessa’s Sophie Shawl
This design by Petite Knit plays well with any outfit.
Venessa’s Sophie Scarf
The Carta
Class #4 is scheduled for October 25, 1 t0 5
Venessa’s left front
Venessa’s swatch
In Class #3 we stitched the shoulder seams and discussed two methods of 3 needle bind-offs
to join the sides. In Class #4 we’ll work the i-cord finishing, attach our toggles, and optional snaps.
Blue Anemone
Class #5 and our dinner to celebrate, coming up!
Venessa’s Blue Anemone drying in the garden
The Poppy Tee
a Petiteknit pattern
4 Saturdays, 1 to 4
Class #1 October 11
2 spots left
Venessa’s Poppy Tee yoke
This is a top down, short-sleeved tee shirt, knit in sport weight yarn. It is plain and very appealing! We will begin at the top back, increase out to create the shoulder stitches, build the back, then the fronts, from these shoulder stitches. At the same time, we will work the sleeves into the pattern contiguously. When this is all done, we’ll join to knit the rest of the garment in the round, add some finishing touches, and put it on! It’s really a beautiful way to build a garment!
Helma
A New Year-Long Program
a design by Kristen Wiola Odegard
5 Saturdays from 1 to 5
Class #1 on December 6
picture from Kristin’s website
This kofte/cardigan has now been translated into English, and is part of a Wiola collection of cardigans. It can be viewed and purchased separately from the collection here.
The Learning:
– knit a Kofte to fit you, using your swatch as a guide
– work with 10 colours if you dare!
– knit top down with a centre steek
– knit all-over stranded colour work
– add a crocheted bobble edge
– make your own buttons
This is our third year long program offering. It is a joyful way to knit a complex long-term project – with friends and support. We will meet 5 times over the year, approximately every 2 months. Please bring your calendar to the first class so that we can plan a date for the next class. We will always work around your schedules when it is possible.
If knitting this beautiful cardigan interests you, please email me for the yarn and supplies information, and to be added to the class list.
Nordic Bloom Vest and/or Cardigan
one pattern – two garments by Caitlin Hunter
5 Saturdays from 1 to 4
Class #1 November 15
2 spots left
picture from ravelry
Both Nordic Bloom garments are knit bottom-up and steeked at the centre front. They are intended to be over-sized, but that can be customized for the fit that you want. The pattern is inspired by the bold floral motifs common in Scandinavian design.
The Learning:
– customize the fit
– knitting bottom-up may not be your favourite – let’s make it work for you
– knit a garment with a fairly short steek – a good introduction
– knit a garment with button bands
– work with two colours to knit a motif, stranding and carrying floats
If you would like to knit this vest and/or this cardigan, please email me for the yarn and supplies information, and to be added to the class list.
Thank Goodness It’s Friday Night Knitting
weather permitting in Cardigan’s Park
There might be freshly picked pears!
October 24, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
This program is right for you if:
– you need some help with your project – any project at all
– you would like some company while you knit or crochet
– you missed your regular program class and need to catch up
I will provide instruction and as much tea as you need to get you back on track. You can pay for a single drop-in class or buy 3 classes for a small discount, and come to them all!
I hope I will see you soon!
Cardigan will be waiting for you.
