First Sweater Series: Santa Cruz Hoodie - Six 2-hour sessions, $130 (no book), $150 (with book 15% off)
Had enough of scarves and hats? It's time to move on to a sweater! In this six-session class we'll go over a ton of skills as you make a relaxed pullover hoodie sweater with a center pocket from the book Knit 2 Together: Patterns and Stories for Serious Knitting Fun, in your choice of a child or adult size. Skills covered include the long tail cast-on, getting the correct gauge, reading a pattern, increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, and seaming it all together. The book is required but can be purchased separately.
Prerequisites: Cast on, bind off, and mastery of knit and purl stitches
Materials: Necessary materials are listed in the book; for the yarn, I recommend Lamb's Pride Bulky
Schedule: Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, April 21st, 28th, May 12th, 26th, June 2nd
Intermediate Knitting Techniques - Four 2-hour sessions, $85
Learn to repair mistakes such as dropped stitches; execute different increase, decrease, and selvedge stitches; pick up stitches for sleeves, neck edges, and the like; and seam garments like a pro.
Prerequisites: Beginning knitting class or equivalent experience: Cast-on, bind-off, and mastery of knit and purl stitches.
Materials: Bring a skein of smooth light-colored worsted weight yarn (wool preferred, but any fiber suffices); a pair of size 8 (5mm) needles, straight or circular; a tapestry needle; and a crochet hook, preferably size G or H.
Schedule: Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 PM, June 16th, 23rd, 30th, and July 7th
Intro to Socks - On Mother's Day! - One 3-hour session, $35
This class will walk you through all the steps on your first mini sock, from casting on and working in the round on double-point needles to turning the heel and sewing up the toe with kitchener stitch. You can complete the second sock at home. Maybe your first pair of full-sized socks can be for your favorite mother?
Prerequisites: Cast-on, bind-off, and mastery of knit stitch.
Materials: Bring a skein of worsted weight yarn (preferably wool or wool blend), set of 4 or 5 size 8 (5 mm) double-point needles (preferably 5" long, wood or bamboo), and a tapestry needle
Schedule: Sunday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, May 11th
Testimonials
“Thea Gray is a wonderful teacher. Since I’ve learned knitting from her, I’ve become absolutely addicted — to yarn, to knitting and making hats. It’s my new full-time hobby!”
—Shelley, Nursing Student, former Massage Therapist
“Thea’s clear and patient teaching style allowed me to keep the yarn on the needles for my first time ever. I’ve tried several times to learn to knit and have always given up in discouragement. I not only kept the yarn on, I made darn good rows. She gently showed me the tricks and how to fix the misses. I gained enough confidence during a short session with Thea to relax and enjoy the feel of the yarn and the rhythm of the stitches.”
—Beverly, Editorial Consultant and Writer
Not only is Thea a patient and thorough teacher, she's enthusiastic and skilled in many different knitting techniques. She's helped me go beyond merely following patterns.
—Rachella, Freelance Writer and Editor