Classes with Ruth

Ruth Sorensen is well known for her work with the Kauni and Evilla yarns of Estonia. She will be visiting us here in the US again and we couldn't be happier! She will be offering two different workshops:
Saturday, January 31 10-4pm - Knitted Shawl
Ruth says, "Using yarn that changes color can add such dimension to a lace shawl." Everyone knows that knitting in the round is easier and faster than having to purl on wrong side rows, right? In this class, Ruth will give us some tips on knitting a shawl in the round and then steek it (cut it with scissors) and finally, knit on the edging. She'll give us design tips for the shawl itself and the beautiful edgins that make your project sing!

Sunday, February 1, 10-4pm - Stranded Bags and Wristlets
Ruth says, "I want the students to work with the creative process and not just copy what I have made." You may have seen Ruth's Fair Isle wristlet and bag patterns that we have displayed in the shop - these are quick and easy "first" Fair Isle patterns for those of you who have never done Fair Isle knitting. Ruth will teach you how to knit using two colors AND how to design your own patterns to make you projects your own using self-striping yarn (such as Kauni, Evilla or Noro).

Also coming up this week, these classes still have space:
Sat, Jan 17, 10am-noon - Knit a Cabled Pillow with Deb. Have you always wanted to try cables but need some help getting started? This is the class for you! Deb's great tips for this technique will have you cabling in no time!

Sat, Jan 17, 1-3pm - Knitting the Mitered Square with Joni. Knitting mitered squares is a great way to use up your leftover yarns and bust that stash. Or, you can use one of the fabulous self-striping or variegated yarns to make it even easier.

There are lots more classes coming this quarter. Sign up early to reserve your spot!