Class Descriptions

 

Knit a Sock inside a Sock

When: February 2nd, 16th
Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm
Cost: $60.00 plus cost of Supplies

In “War and Peace” (c.1860’s) Tolstoy wrote of Anna Makarovna who, upon completing a knitted pair of stockings, would astound the children around her by pulling a second stocking from within the other.  In 1875 a US patent was filed for “Improvement in the Art of Knitting Stockings and Other Articles” which detailed the technique of knitting two stockings at once, one inside the other. In 1918 the pattern for knitting two socks inside each other was published in
Needlecraft magazine.

In this class you will knit a pair of socks using this interesting Victorian technique.
It’s not as difficult as it sounds and it will give you an opportunity to learn two handed knitting without the pressure of following a pattern chart.

Class Requirements:
Intermediate; you should be comfortable working in the round on double point or 12” circular needles. Having previously completed a sock would be helpful but not necessary.

Homework:
There will be homwork please check back.

Materials:
Sock Yarn of your choice at Sweitzers Countryside 100 – 120 grams (approx 420 yards)
        Note: If you have a single skein of yarn you may find it extremely helpful to
        wind it into two separate balls.

2 sets of double point or 12” circular needles a size that will yield a gauge of 16 st and
        20 rounds = 2” in double knitted stockinette stitch. Use your yarn label gauge as
         a starting point for needle size selection

Small Cable needle for working heel and toe decreases

 

 

Double Knitting

When: January 22nd & 23rd
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm & 10:00am- 12:00pm
Cost: $40.00 plus cost of Supplies

In this class we will be learning a different technique for knitting with color.  Double knitting creates a completely reversible fabric that shows the knitted design in a positive image on one side of the work and a negative image on the opposite side.  With other charted color techniques you must concern yourself with carrying the unused color along the back of your work, which can frequently cause issues with your gauge.  With double knitting you are working both colors together there is no stranding or wrapping involved, therefore gauge is not affected. Plus since the garment is completely reversible you get two looks for the price of one.  We will begin the class by making a small coaster, then you can choose your own project from Double Knitting, reversible two color designs by M’Lou Baber (School House Press), use the scarf pattern I will have available, or create your own design from any simple design chart of your own.

Materials Required:

US size 6 knitting needles (The scarf is knit on size 10 ½ US needles)

2 skeins DK or worsted weight yarn, one skein of each complementary color. I used Bella DK for the scarf in color 12090 Brown and 12158 Pale Green. The headband and coasters were also knitted using Bella.

Homework:

If you have a chance, look at M’Lou Baber’s book for inspiration!

 

 

Shalom Cardigan Knit along
When: Wednesdays, for the Month of January
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Free
Please join us on working on this beautiful sweater. This is a free class open to anyone using supplies purchased at Sweitzer's Countryside. You will receive 10% of your yarn purchased for the sweater.

 

 

101 Knitted Lace

When: January 7th & 14th
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Cost: $40.00 plus cost of Supplies
Fee: $30.00 Plus the yarn of your choice, pattern included.
Teacher: Heather Sweitzer
Prerequisites: Must be able to Cast-on, knit, purl, and bind off
Homework: None
Special Supplies: US size 10 needle
Lace is so rewarding, fun and easier than you could ever imagine. Come learn the secrets of lace. You will learn how and why lace is so simple, we will learn how to read a simple lace chart. You will have a beautiful scarf when you are finished.

 

 

 

Domino Knitting

When: January 28th
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Cost: $30.00 plus cost of Supplies
Teacher: Heather Sweitzer
Prerequisites: Intermediate Beginner Knitter
Homework: None
Special Supplies: Tapestry Needle, US size 4 16” Circular and DP size 4 needles
We will use the Vivian Hoxbro method of Domino Knitting to create this fun, quick potholder. The basic idea is to work the mitered square and join them working in panels. Looking for something fun and new this is the perfect class for you.

 

Knitting Skill Builder Club

Will meet on the last Saturday of every month for 12 month.

Great way to jump to the next level in knitting.

More infomation coming!!!