Classes
Class space is generally limited to 10-12 students. If you are taking a class but will miss a session or two, you may make up the sessions during drop-in at no extra charge. Once the class has begun, there are no refunds without manager approval.
We are currently offering the following classes:
Argyle Socks: Tradition with a TwistBellocq Stocquings
Blessingway Blanket Drop-In
Cables for Christmas
Diagonal Rib Neckwarmer
Drop In Knitting
Drop In UFO
Drop-in Crochet
Elizabeth Zimmerman Lecture
Elizabeth Zimmerman Sweater Class
Elizabeth Zimmerman's Tomten Jacket
Intro to Entrelac/Fingerless Gloves
Knit to Fit
Knitting 911
Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole (or Scarf)
LTK: Beginning
No-Gap Wrap from "More Big Girl Knits"
Puff-Sleeved Feminine Cardigan
Socks on Two Circulars
Spinning on a Wheel
Stash-Busting Knitted Ornaments
The Great American Afghan: Block of the Month
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| Every Tuesday From Aug 5th to 26th, 2008 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 4 sessions
Instructor: Donavan
Description:
These preppie/retro argyles are just the thing to stretch your sock knitting skills. Intarsia, seaming, and the twist of using at least one handpainted sock yarn. Pattern in two sizes, average women and a larger one that may fit your favorite man. Knit a classic "regulation length" or a shorter anklet.
Required Materials:
**Pattern included as part of class.
**Sock yarn: 50 grams of main color.
25 grams of two other contrasting colors (one could be handpainted)
An accent for the crisscross stripes (this color can be a left over from
something else)
**Needles to get gauge of 8 stitches to inch/12 rows to inch)
**Tool kit
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Every Wednesday From Jul 30th to Aug 20th, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 4 sessions
Instructor: Nikolyn
Description:
Quoted from the Stitch Diva pattern:
"This collection features lacy socks and stockings all made from the same basic pattern. Because they’re worked from the toe up, you just stop knitting when your stockings reach the perfect length: crew, knee-high or thigh-high.
What makes these socks beautifully unique are the details. You have a choice of working a sexy Cuban heel or continuing the main lace pattern at the ankle. Crowning the socks is an ingenious leafy lace border, with eyelets for ribbon embellishment. "
This is listed as an Intermediate level project.
Required Materials:
**Stitch Diva Bellocq pattern
**These stockings are made from fingering-weight merino yarn. Amounts, and other supplies are listed on the pattern.
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Every Thursday From Jul 17th, 2008 to Jul 16th, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Hannah
Description:
From Larissa Brown's book KNITALONG:
"This blanket draws on the practice of the baby blessingway. Its five sections offer a perfect way for knitters of varying abilities to collaborate and deliver their best wishes."
Hannah Cuviello will teach a drop-in, week-by-week class on this blanket, which is her own design and featured in the book. Come in for tips, tricks, guidance, and moral support in completing this gorgeous blanket!
Register for each week separately, so there is no commitment to a long-term project--go at your own pace.
Required Materials:
**Copy of Larissa Brown's KNITALONG
**1200 yds worsted-weight wool
**24" circular needles, size 9 or necessary for gauge listed in book
**All other supplies listed in book
10% OFF OF ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS. Please tell the cashier it is for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thank you!
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| Every Saturday From Oct 4th to Nov 1st, 2008 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 5 sessions
Instructor: Donavan
Description:
Want to knit that special someone a truly remarkable gift? Choose the "Patrick" cable sweater by Black Purl or any other cabled sweater of your choice and twist and cross those wooly strands with Donavan in plenty of time for the holidays.
Required Materials:
*Cabled sweater pattern of your choice (we have many available in the shop)
*Corresponding materials (any AYD employee would be happy to provide guidance)
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Saturday, Oct 18th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Stephanie Sherman
Description:
The diagonal rib neckwarmer is a great project for Fall, and will teach how to measure gauge and decide the size of a project based on that. It can be used as a neckwarmer or a wide ear/head warmer.
See Steph's first diagonal rib neckwarmer here:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/stephsherman/diagonal-rib-neck-warmer
Required Materials:
*The teacher is using one skein of Araucania Aysen, but your yarn can vary.
*A variety of needles, as you will discuss gauge in class.
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Every Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm | ||
| Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am | ||
| Every Thursday From Aug 21st, 2008 to Aug 27th, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Donavan (W/Th) & Nikolyn (S)
Description:
Having trouble with your current project? Maybe you need help with a new technique. This class is to help you through the rough patches, or just to get you started. You can pay before or after class, and you need only take as many sessions as you like.
Required Materials:
Your current project, or some needles and yarn to learn with.
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please let your cashier know that your purchase is for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Every Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Nikolyn
Description:
This is your chance to hang out and get tips for finishing your project and learn more advanced techniques. UFO stands for Unfinished Object and if you come in for this class your enthusiasm will re-ignite to see it through to the end. Class size limited to 6.
Required Materials:
Your unfinished project, notions, scissors and whatever else you will need. You can bring in more than one project.
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| Every Sunday from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Hannah
Description:
Want to learn the basics at your own speed? Stuck in your crochet project? Jump into a pattern that might be just a bit over your head? Come in to Drop-in Crochet and get help, advice, tips and tricks. It's only $12 per session.
Required Materials:
Come in early if you are just starting or starting something new and we'll help you select your project, hook and pattern.
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please let your cashier know that your purchase is for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Wednesday, Oct 22nd, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Rodger
Description:
Elizabeth Zimmermann and her Daughter Meg Swansen have been the keepers of knitting tradition in America since the early 30's. In this lecture we'll take a look at the life and knitting of Elizabeth. We'll examine her no-fuss, common sense approach to her craft and the extraordinary creative achievements she made during her lifetime. This lecture is an intro to a follow-up class where we'll knit a sweater following Elizabeth's methodology with a few modern tricks.
**SIGN-UPS: You are welcome to sign up for the lecture (October 22nd), the class (October 29th through November), or both!
Required Materials:
Lecture: Note-taking materials, if desired.
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Tuesday, Aug 26th, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 4 sessions
Instructor: Rodger
Description:
Elizabeth Zimmermann and her Daughter Meg Swansen have been the keepers of knitting tradition in America since the early 30's. In this lecture we'll take a look at the life and knitting of Elizabeth. We'll examine her no-fuss, common sense approach to her craft and the extraordinary creative achievements she made during her lifetime. This lecture is an intro to a follow-up class where we'll knit a sweater following Elizabeth's methodology with a few modern tricks.
**SIGN-UPS: You are welcome to sign up for the lecture (October 22nd), the class (October 29th through November), or both!
Required Materials:
Class: EZ pattern of your choice and corresponding yarn. Rodger or any other AYD yarnie would be happy to help you with your selection.
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Tuesday, Aug 19th, 2008 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 3 sessions
Instructor: Rodger
Description:
E. Zimmerman designed this modular jacket for her infant son in the 1950s and it has since become an American classic. Based on an easy-to-understand math formula useing any weight yarn, this jacket can be easily knitted for anyone from a newborn to an adult. This pattern includes options for a stand-up collar or a hood and several types of closures (zipper, button, clasps, etc.). This is the project to try if you want to start an EZ project that is basic, yet leaves a lot of room for creativity.
Required Materials:
*"The Opinionated Knitter" or "The Knitter's Workshop" (both books contain the pattern, but Rodger prefers the version in TOK)
*The book lists yardage requirements and corresponding needles and notion needs
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Thursday, Sep 18th, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Stephanie Sherman
Description:
Have you seen our regular AYD ladies sporting their lovely Lady Eleanor stoles, but been too nervous to wade into the wonderful waters of entrelac? Steph Sherman has created the perfect intro-to-entrelac project: she has designed a pair of entrelac fingerless gloves. Come by Thursday to learn the basics of entrelac. It may just make you want to continue on with your own Lady Eleanor!
If you have a Ravelry account, you can see her project here:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/stephsherman/entrelac-fingerless-gloves
Required Materials:
*1 skein Noro Silk Garden yarn
*size US 6 needles
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| Every Saturday From Nov 8th to 22nd, 2008 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 3 sessions
Instructor: Donavan
Description:
Make a sweater that fits YOUR body! Learn about measurements, ease, gauge, and other knitting arithmetic over three class sessions.
Required Materials:
Bring a pattern you want to knit, yarn you'd like to use, and your body!
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| The First Friday of every month From Jan 11th, 2008 to Jan 11th, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Rodger
Description:
In this class we talk about how to diagnose and repair knitting that has gone wrong somehow. We will fix dropped stitches and mis-crossed cables. We will learn to recognize twisted stitches, knit and purl stitches, and how to use lifelines and tink.
Required Materials:
Light coloured worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles for trying out some of the techniques we will be doing in class.
Note-taking materials if you wish.
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| Every Thursday From Sep 25th to Oct 9th, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 3 sessions
Instructor: Stephanie Sherman
Description:
If you've been in to AYD in the last few months, you'll know that Lady Eleanor fever has swept over us like the fluttery palpitations of an Austen heroine. Come make this gorgeous entrelac stole, or let Stephanie adapt the pattern for you to make a scarf (1/2 the width and amount of yarn used).
Required Materials:
*Book, Scarf Style
*Most AYD Lady Eleanors have been made from 10 balls of Noro Silk Garden (you'd need 5 for the scarf), with corresponding needles to get the correct gauge
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please let your cashier know that your purchase is for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Every Tuesday From Sep 2nd to 16th, 2008 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | ||
| Every Tuesday From Oct 7th to 21st, 2008 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 3 sessions
Instructor: Donavan
Description:
This class is designed to teach you the basics of knitting. Cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and cast off all by the end of the third session. You will learn by knitting three different washcloths so that you can actually use your first projects.
Required Materials:
*Beginner's Kit
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Every Tuesday From Sep 23rd to Oct 14th, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 4 sessions
Instructor: Heather
Description:
From "More Big Girl Knits:"
We love clever, and this sweater is clever. Wraps... are a flattering look for every Big Girl. But sometimes, wraps can gap and show off more than you planned. Plus there's an extra layer of fabric in the overlapped section that you may not want. Meet your solution.
This mock wrap sweater uses a diagonal openwork band to mimic the flattering diagonal lines of a wrap. A little extra openwork is sprinkled on the three-quarter length sleeves, for flavor and the suggestion of extra curviness. We love the sexy, wide V-neckline, too.
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Come make this curvygirl sweater with AYD owner Heather on Tuesday nights at the shop!
Required Materials:
*Book, "More Big Girl Knits"
*The book lists materials, but we suggest Elspeth Kavold SilkyWool or Scarlett 100% Mercerized Cotton. Please see an AYD employee for help and guidance.
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Every Saturday From Oct 8th to Nov 9th, 2008 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 5 sessions
Instructor: Stephanie Sherman
Description:
AYD is proud to announce the return of Steph Sherman as a teacher! One of her first projects back at Abundant will be the Puff-Sleeved Feminine Cardigan. Here, from Fitted Knits:
"This puff-sleeved sweater is inspired by the strong and feminine heroines of Victorian-era novels and by the tough and beautiful stars of television shows detailing American frontier life, as well as by modern fashion. I love history and costume, and I really enjoy creating clothing that brings out the beauty and femininity of the wearer. This sweater is incredibly feminine and curvy, with little details that draw attention to the collar, bust, and waist."
Required Materials:
*Book, Fitted Knits, available at AYD
*Steph used Aslan Trends Invernal yarn for the project, and you would need 3-5
skeins fo the project. Or, see any AYD yarnie for assistance picking yarn and corresponding needles and notions.
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please let your cashier know that your purchase is for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Every Sunday From Aug 10th to Sep 7th, 2008 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 5 sessions
Instructor: Christy
Description:
Learn the perfect travelling project and what may become your new obsession. When knitting socks on 2 circs you can easily stick your project in your bag and go without worry about the stitches jumping of the end of your needles. If you can knit, purl, and knit in the round you are set to begin this class.You will learn basic sock construction and new skills that will apply to other projects, such as picking up stitches, ssk decrease, short rows, and kitchener stitch. (Starting Christmas knitting early? Socks make great gifts.)
Required Materials:
Two circulars needles, US 1 or 2, and 100g of yarn
If you want to knit your socks one at a time, I recommend the 16" length. If you want to knit two at a time, you will want at least the 24" or 32"
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| Saturday, Aug 23rd, 2008 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Barb Dimick
Description:
Ever wondered if you too could master the magic of spinning animal fibers into glorious yarns? It's easier than you think, and we can show you how. All materials provided, wheel rental $10.00, please bring your own (modern) wheel if you have one.
Required Materials:
Your own modern wheel, if you have one; wheel rental is $10 otherwise.
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| Saturday, Nov 1st, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Stephanie Sherman
Description:
Use what you already have to create easy, small-scale knitted ornaments and gifties! In two hours, Steph will give you enough ideas to last you well into the new year!
Required Materials:
*stash yarn, corresponding needles
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
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| Saturday, Oct 4th, 2008 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | ||
| Saturday, Nov 1st, 2008 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | ||
| Saturday, Dec 6th, 2008 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Donavan
Description:
You've seen it at the store. Maybe it looks a little daunting. You'd like to make one, but some help would be nice. Join Donavan on the first Saturday of every month to practice the stitches, review the techniques, and clarify the instructions. This one hour class won't get you a finished block, but it will start you off in the right direction.
Block #1 "socks" - April 5 Block #2 - May 3 Block #3 - June 7 ... you get the idea.
Class is $8 per session, and you may pick and choose the months you'd like to come.
****PLEASE NOTE: The Afghan BOTM will not meet in September. Enjoy the back-to-school season and we'll see you in October!
Required Materials:
**Book: The Great American Afghan book
**Practice yarn with appropriate needles and your tool kit
REMINDER: 10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop. Please let your cashier know that your purchase is for a class BEFORE you are rung up. Thanks!
