January 2019
Learn to Crochet - SOLD OUT
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The art of crochet has only been practiced in the last couple hundred years. Much like knitting, you are interlocking loops of yarn to create a fabric, except crochet is much faster and is done using a hook rather than two needles. And more good news... mistakes are an easy fix! In this class we will learn all the basic stitches used in crochet while completing 4 washcloths building upon the skills learned in each class. Perfect for the beginner looking to learn this wonderful skill or the fibre worker looking to add to their repertoire. We will also learn to read patterns (both written and charted) and talk about finishing techniques
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Learn to Spin on a Spinning Wheel - Sold Out
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Spinning is a very rewarding experience. Making your own yarn dates backs thousands and thousands of years and connects people today with those of the past. Spinning is a very simple, yet scientific process which basically amounts to adding twist to fibre. Wheels are a useful tool because they make spinning yarn faster and more productive. We will learn about the parts of the wheel so you are comfortable with using your equipment and we spin yarn and ply it into a 2 ply yarn. We will also learn about wheel maintenance and taking care of your equipment.
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Breed Study - Sold Out
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Forget everything you thought you knew about wool and come learn with Susie as we look at different sheep breed fibre and yarns. Firstly, all yarn is not wool and all wool is not yarn. There are hundreds of sheep species and many cross breeds within those lines.
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Each breed has special characteristics that can be pros or cons depending on how you look at them or what sort of project you may have in mind. Not all wool is itchy! There are very fine fleeces that anyone would love to wear next to their skin to coarse wools that may feel like barbed wire and everything in between. We will discuss the different classes of wool and talk about which wools are suited to certain projects. We will also tour The Naked Sheep and talk about the yarns and fibres Nicole stocks. If you have a specific project in mind let’s discuss that as well!
February 2019
Learn to Crochet - SOLD OUTThe art of crochet has only been practiced in the last couple hundred years. Much like knitting, you are interlocking loops of yarn to create a fabric, except crochet is much faster and is done using a hook rather than two needles. And more good news... mistakes are an easy fix!
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In this class we will learn all the basic stitches used in crochet while completing 4 washcloths building upon the skills learned in each class. Perfect for the beginner looking to learn this wonderful skill or the fibre worker looking to add to their repertoire. We will also learn to read patterns (both written and charted) and talk about finishing techniques
March 2019
Intermediate Crochet Class
Christina Hadderingh
This is a 4 week class
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In this class we are going to work our way through the Hotel of Bees. This is an intermediate class and it is important that you know basic crochet stitches before registering
"This shawl takes you through the ‘Hotel of Bees’ from Anthony Doerr’s book ‘All the light we cannot see’. A hotel once owned by a wealthy bee enthusiast. We will visit the courtyard to see the big beehive shaped fountain. We will go upstairs to look at the gorgeous fresco’s of child-sized bees and when we get tired of our wanderlust, we bathe in a beautiful hexagonal bathtub." |
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Tuesdays March 12, 19, 26, April 2
6:30 - 8:30 pm To register contact: The Blue Rooster 1505 Aaron Dr Pilot Butte |
Intermediate Crochet Class - Sold out
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In this class we are going to work our way through the Hotel of Bees. This is an intermediate class and it is important that you know basic crochet stitches before registering
"This shawl takes you through the ‘Hotel of Bees’ from Anthony Doerr’s book ‘All the light we cannot see’. A hotel once owned by a wealthy bee enthusiast. We will visit the courtyard to see the big beehive shaped fountain. We will go upstairs to look at the gorgeous fresco’s of child-sized bees and when we get tired of our wanderlust, we bathe in a beautiful hexagonal bathtub." |
Christina Hadderingh
This is a 3 week class
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April 2019
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Learn to CrochetThe art of crochet has only been practiced in the last couple hundred years. Much like knitting, you are interlocking loops of yarn to create a fabric, except crochet is much faster and is done using a hook rather than two needles. And more good news... mistakes are an easy fix!
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In this class we will learn all the basic stitches used in crochet while completing 4 washcloths building upon the skills learned in each class. Perfect for the beginner looking to learn this wonderful skill or the fibre worker looking to add to their repertoire. We will also learn to read patterns (both written and charted) and talk about finishing techniques. This is a 4 week class.
Knitting - Swallowtail ShawlJoin me as we knit ourselves a beautiful estonian lace shawl. This is a great pattern if you have never done lace. You can customize your shawl with nupps or beads. Only takes 1 skein of sock yarn. Pattern is both written and charted. Blocking techniques will be discussed.
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This is a 3 week class.
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June 2019
Learn to Crochet
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The art of crochet has only been practiced in the last couple hundred years. Much like knitting, you are interlocking loops of yarn to create a fabric, except crochet is much faster and is done using a hook rather than two needles. And more good news... mistakes are an easy fix!
In this class we will learn all the basic stitches used in crochet while completing 4 washcloths building upon the skills learned in each class.
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Perfect for the beginner looking to learn this wonderful skill or the fibre worker looking to add to their repertoire. We will also learn to read patterns (both written and charted) and talk about finishing techniques. This is a 4 week class.
July 2019
Learn to KnitKnitting is a time honoured tradition that has been passed down through generations not only as a pastime but also a necessity. In this 4 week class, we will learn how to knit and purl, cast on, bind off, increase and decrease as well as simple shaping and how to fix mistakes. We will make a washcloth each week.
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These are quick, portable, practical and a wonderful way to practice and learn these new skills which you can apply to all future knitting projects. We will also discuss how to read a pattern, use stitch markers and finish off our work. Discover why knitting is such a popular and rewarding skill which has made such resurgence in the past few years.
August 2019
Toe Up Socks - Fleegle Heel
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There are many methods to knitting socks. Finding the right one that works for you will keep you a happy knitter which in turn keeps the dreaded Second Sock Syndrome at bay. In this class we are going to learn how to knit socks from the toe up which means you can try on your socks as you go or use up that whole skein of special yarn (or handspun). We will quickly go over sock anatomy, measurements, sizing and designing. We will discuss a couple different approaches to starting the toe so you find what works best for you.
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Our focus will be the Fleegle Heel as it is a good fit, easy to customize and it will take all the fear out of a heel turn but we will touch on other heel choices. We will end by casting off using Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy bind off. Feel free to use double pointed needles, magic loop or 9” circular’s in this class and I suggest finding a fun yarn that will keep you and your needles happy. (Dye for Ewe self-striping, Cog Yarns & West Yorkshire Spinners sock yarn are great examples)
*Must know how to knit, purl and work in the round
*Must know how to knit, purl and work in the round
October 2019
Learn to Crochet
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The art of crochet has only been practiced in the last couple hundred years. Much like knitting, you are interlocking loops of yarn to create a fabric, except crochet is much faster and is done using a hook rather than two needles. And more good news... mistakes are an easy fix!
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In this class we will learn all the basic stitches used in crochet while completing 4 washcloths building upon the skills learned in each class. Perfect for the beginner looking to learn this wonderful skill or the fibre worker looking to add to their repertoire. We will also learn to read patterns (both written and charted) and talk about finishing techniques. This is a 4 week class.
Learn to Knit
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Knitting is a time honoured tradition that has been passed down through generations not only as a pastime but also a necessity. In this 4 week class, we will learn how to knit and purl, cast on, bind off, increase and decrease as well as simple shaping and how to fix mistakes. We will make a washcloth each week
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These are quick, portable, practical and a wonderful way to practice and learn these new skills which you can apply to all future knitting projects. We will also discuss how to read a pattern, use stitch markers and finish off our work. Discover why knitting is such a popular and rewarding skill which has made such resurgence in the past few years.
