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1 the Knitting Patch Updated: February 11, 2016 (Supersedes all previous releases, subject to change without notice) The Knitting Patch offers a wide variety of knitting classes, from entry level (beginning knitting) to advanced techniques, to project classes of varying degrees of complexity. We also offer ongoing assistance to provide expert assistance to you with your ongoing projects. We have detailed descriptions of our basic class offerings below. Our educational programs are oriented to be responsive to your needs, and ensure that you gain the knitting skills you want, when you want them. Unlike most knitting stores, we do not schedule classes on specific dates, as we endeavor to accommodate your schedule when possible. Moreover, our preferred approach is a one-on-one environment wherein you are the focus of attention, and this allows the class to be tailored to your individual capabilities and/or needs. Individual attention ensures that you get the most from your investment in your knitting education. We schedule classes between the hours of 9:00am and 10:00am Monday through Saturday. We only schedule classes outside of our regular business hours to ensure that your class proceeds without interruption(s). Please contact the store by calling to schedule your class. Classes must be prepaid at the time the reservation is made. If you are unable to attend your scheduled class, and you provide at least 48 hours notice you can reschedule your class for another date/time without penalty. If you do not provide 48 hour notice of your cancellation, you will forfeit the tuition paid. Our class offerings are detailed below. All class materials must be purchased at The Knitting. The titles listed are color coded to indicate the knitting skills which are prerequisites as follows: Page 1 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

2 Red Beginner Purple Beginner to Intermediate Green Intermediate to Advanced. Black - Variable Ongoing Project Assistance Ongoing project assistance is intended to provide assistance in resolving problems you encounter on your project/projects. This service provides answers to questions and resolves problems resolved. It is our philosophy to teach you how to identify and correct your own mistakes, as this provides long term value for the investment you have made. However, we are available to correct mistakes for you if this is what you desire. We offer this assistance on a per incident basis for $20 or on a monthly basis (30 days) for $150. If you are encountering numerous challenges on your project(s), it may be more cost effective to invest in the monthly program as it provides you with unlimited access to our expert assistance on any/all of your knitting projects for the 30 day period. Knitting 101-6/1 hour sessions Our Knitting 101 class for beginners is very comprehensive and covers almost everything you need to become an accomplished knitter, and to build a solid foundation your future. By building the proper foundation early, your future successes are insured. Given the various aspects you need to know, we split this class into 6/1 hour classes, twice weekly for 3 weeks. This schedule provides you with time to practice (homework), which tends to increase the efficacy of the curriculum. As the old saying goes, practice make perfect. You will learn the basics of knitting: cast-on, knit, purl, increases, decreases, pattern reading, and bind-off. In addition, you will learn about different yarns, different needles, how to read, and understand labels on yarns, and various tools/accessories which will be used in your knitting. Materials Required: Worsted weight yarn (50 gram/ 1 Skein) and Needles in size US 10 or 11. Beginning Knitting #1-2 hours Beginning Knitting #1 - Learn to cast on using the "thumb and long tail" method. This class focuses on the "knit" stitch only. Both English (throw method) and Continental knitting styles will be practiced. Page 2 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

3 Beginning Knitting #2-2 hours Beginning Knitting #2 Understanding Texture This class focuses on the purl stitch. Learn to create texture by understanding the construction of knits & purls. Increases/Decreases - 2 hours Prerequisite/Skill Level: Must be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, cast on/off. In this class you will learn where and how to place increases/decreases. Increases/decreases give your project a finished look, and to make them according to your physical attributes. Reading Patterns - 1 hour Prerequisites: Must be able to cast on/off, knit and purl. Learning how to read, understand and make patterns your own are critical skills which will make your knitting infinitely more rewarding. This class will take the confusion out of pattern reading and interpretation so that you will be confident to tackle the most complex patterns, and to tailor these patterns to your specific specifications. Finishing Class - 2 Hours Prerequisites: Must be able to cast off/on, knit and purl. This class will teach you seaming techniques. You will learn techniques for both vertical and horizontal seams in stockinette, ribbing, and garter stitches. Materials Required: Needed: Size F or G crochet hook, darning needle, scissors, safety pins, matching yarn, small amount of contrasting yarn, needles used for swatches and ones two sizes smaller. Note: You will not be able to see your sewing stitches if you use dark colored yarn. Fixing Mistakes - 2 hours We will teach you to understand stitch mounting, how to un-knit and rip with confidence. Learn how to fix basic mistakes several rows below, and how to pick up stitches when your needle falls out. Knit One Below or Brioche Stitch - 2 hours This technique combines color and texture in a vertical striping pattern. Materials Required: Worsted weight yarn (variable depending on project), US 10 needles. Page 3 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

4 Introduction to Cable Knitting - 2 hours Cables can add an impressive touch to any project, yet they are amazingly easy to create. In this class we will start with a reverse cable scarf. Materials Required: 2 skeins of Gossamer Karabella mohair yarn (500 Yds), and size US 10 or US 11 needles. Lace Knitting (Beginning) - 2 hours Prerequisites: Competency making knit and purl stitches, casting on/off, increasing/decreasing. Learn to knit lace, learn how to fix your mistakes in lace, and more. All of these topics are addressed in our Beginning Lace Knitting Class. If you are a more experienced knitter, you may choose to explore how to read your lace knitting and fix errors as you go. You can also get assistance in planning lace projects from stitch patterns and learn how to insert lace into any garment. Materials Required: The following supplies are required: Lace weight yarn in sufficient quantity for the project/pattern you have selected; pattern for the project you have selected; needles which are appropriate for the project you have selected; & markers. Lace Knitting (Advanced) - 2 hours, 2 sessions Prerequisites: Competency making knit and purl stitches, casting on/off, and a working knowledge of lace knitting with successful completion of basic Lace knitting. This class will teach advanced techniques in lace knitting, such as knitting Lily of the Valley. There are many possibilities that can be incorporated into this advanced class. In planning for this class, we ask that each attendee select a pattern that they would like to use as their class project. There are many wonderful resources for these patterns, such as Knitted Lace of Estonia, which contain many incredible designs to choose from. We have some examples of lace in the store that you can use as a guide in making your selection. Materials: Lace weight yarn in sufficient quantity for the project/pattern you have selected; pattern for the project you have selected; needles which are appropriate for the project you have selected; & markers. Knitting Skirts - 3 hours, 3 sessions Prerequisites: Competency making knit and purl stitches, casting on/off, and a working knowledge, with successful completion of basic Lace knitting. This class will teach advanced techniques of skirt making. Topics will include pattern interpretation oriented towards showing you how to personalize any pattern to suit your desires and preferences. Since lace techniques can be applied beautifully to skirts, some competency in lace is required. Page 4 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

5 Materials: Yarn in sufficient quantity for the project/pattern you have selected; pattern for the project you have selected; needles which are appropriate for the project you have selected; & markers. Knitting Socks - 3 hours, 3 sessions Prerequisites: Must be able to cast on/off, knit and purl, increase/decrease. Learn how to make socks for everyone on your gift list. Learn to knit in the round on double pointed needles, do short-row shaping for the heel, matching decreases on the sides and kitchener stitch the toes (grafting). Baby Booties and Hats - 1 hour Prerequisites: Must be able to cast on, knit and purl, increase/decrease. Learn how to make baby booties and baby hats. Get a "cheat sheet" that shows you how many stitches to cast on depending on what weight of yarn your baby hat will be. Learn the basic bootie pattern and be tempted to make even more! Top Down Sweater - 2/1 hour sessions Prerequisites: Must be able to cast on, knit and purl, increase/decrease, knitting on circular needles. Knit a beautiful pullover sweater you will treasure forever! Wear it with jeans or dress it up. Make one for a special gift. Materials Required: Top Down Pattern pullover and enough yarn for sweater in your size, needles and markers as listed in the pattern Knitting Lace Hats - 2 hours Prerequisites: Must be able to cast on, knit and purl, increase/decrease, have previous lace knitting experience. This project class will teach you how to make knitted hats, including finishing techniques & blocking. You will need to select a pattern for the hat you want to make in advance. Materials Required: lace weight yarn for the project you have selected; needles appropriate for the yarn you have selected; markers. Page 5 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

6 Knitting Large Handbag - 4/2 hour sessions Prerequisites: Must be able to cast on, knit and purl, increase/decrease, have extensive knitting experience. This class is not for a beginning knitter. This project class will guide you teach you how to make the large purse which is pictured. This is a very complex project, and requires extensive homework in order to remain on schedule, and be prepared for each successive class session. Failure to complete the homework will seriously impact your ability to keep up with the class. This class will teach the knitting aspects of this purse as well as the finishing of the purse, which includes making the lining, installation of handles, and accessories. Materials Required: Material cost for this project class is approximately $225, and will require purchase of lining materials at an appropriate fabric store. Detailed specifications as to materials will be provided in at the time you enroll for this class. Gator Scarf - 2 hours Show your support for the Gators in style by wearing your own Gator Scarf. As shown in the adjacent photo, this scarf is quite unique, and we have yarns in all of the UF team colors. Gator scarves make perfect gifts for the Gator fans in your life. Knitting Afghans & Throws - 2 hours; 2/1 hour sessions Prerequisites: Must be able to cast on, knit and purl, increase/decrease. Learn to knit beautiful Afghans & Throws that will enhance the beauty of your home! Afghans & Throws make beautiful accessories for any décor, and they can be made in colors and fibers that will truly provide the perfect finishing touch to your home. Design possibilities are quite varied, and the design of your Afghan/Throw is as important as the fibers used and colors schemes. Homework: Given the scope of most Afghans and Throws, homework will be required. Materials Required: Pattern for your Throw or Afghan; sufficient yarn(s) to make your Throw/Afghan; needles of a size that is commensurate with the yarns you have selected; markers. Entrelac Scarf - 2 hours Prerequisites: Must be able to cast on, knit and purl, increase/decrease. Learn this fun technique while knitting a scarf using variegated yarn. Many patterns use this scary-but-easy design element, and you'll enjoy the fun of learning a new way of knitting! Page 6 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

7 You Name It!!! - Price Varies based upon project complexity and time required You Name it is just what the name implies. You name your own class, and we will tailor it to your individual needs of the specific project you have in mind. The Knitting Patch can not be responsible for patterns which you bring, as they may be fraught with mistakes, making it impossible for us to provide credible instruction or to enable you to be successful in knitting the specific project. Since it is impossible for The Kitting to assess the viability and accuracy of a pattern we urge you to use a pattern you purchase from us, or one from a recognized resource/book, which diminishes the likelihood or patterns fraught with mistakes. Call the store ( ) to schedule this unique class, and to determine the price for what you want. If you are planning to use a pattern that you supply, the it will be necessary for you to stop by the store so that we can determine the complexity of the project, as well as your knitting ability to deal with the pattern you have selected. Hairpin Lace Loom Knitting (Basic) - 1 hour Knitting on a Hairpin Lace Loom is unique and can produce some truly amazing pieces. Since this is a unique style of crocheting, there is no prerequisite other than desire. The only things required are the appropriate yarn, and a Hairpin Lace Loom. This is a 1 hour class, after which you will be on your way creating beautiful pieces using this delightful form of crocheting. Materials Required: Yarn appropriate for the project you select; Hairpin Lace Loom & Crochet hook. Hairpin Lace Loom Knitting (Advanced) - 2 hours Build on your basic knowledge of using the Hairpin Lace Loom. In this class you will learn advanced techniques, and methods of creating some unique pieces. The only things required are the appropriate yarn, and a Hairpin Lace Loom. Page 7 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

8 Materials Required: Yarn appropriate for the project you select; Hairpin Lace Loom & Crochet hook. Knitting Moebius - 2 hours We actually have four different class offerings depending on the style of Moebius you want to make. There are different techniques involved is these different styles. Materials Required: 450 Yds. of yarn of your choice. Needle sizes US 11 Knitting with PomPom Yarns - 1 hour Prerequisites: Must be able to cast off/on; knit. Knitting with PomPom yarn is unique. Hence, we offer a class in knitting with this very unusual medium. It makes some really magnificent scarves, and it is quite possible to use it for other knitting projects as well. Our class is a 1 hour class, and will teach you everything you need to know to make beautiful things with this yarn. These scarves make incredible gifts, especially for family and friends who live in cooler climates. Materials Required: You will need 2 or 3 balls of yarn to create a scarf. We have this yarn available from 2 different manufacturers, and in a wide variety of colors. Page 8 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

9 Knitting Teddy Bears 2 hours Learn to make Teddy Bears. We have some wonderful patterns available, which are free, and they make really wonderful bears to adorn your home, or for your children and/or grandchildren. Make a family of bears. These are fun, and easy projects, and oh so rewarding. Make outfits for your bears as well. These are wonderful projects, and do not take a long time to make. The excitement on children s faces when they come to the store speaks for itself. Sleeveless Summer Top - 2 hours Create your own timeless sleeveless summer top in the round, which means that it will be knitted on circular needles, and will be one continuous garment without need to join pieces together. These tops are timeless, and very comfortable if you select an appropriate yarn for your location. Knit Diagonal Scarf - 2 hours)knit your own diagonal scarf using Trendsetter Yarns Chacha & Minestrone yarns. It is a very unique, and appealing, and textured scarf that will make a unique statement about you wherever you go. Requires 1 skein each yarn. We supply the instruction and pattern for this beautiful scarf. Easy Cardi Wrap - 2 hours Create your own Cardi Wrap using Atacama Chacabuco yarn, which is an extremely soft cotton yarn. It is a unique wrap that will complement many different wardrobes, and will be perfect for cool evenings. Requires between 6 to 8 skeins of yarn depending on the size you knit. Ruffled Scarf - 1 hours Make your own elegant Ruffled Scarf using either Cha-Cha or Solo yarns. This project is simple, and fast, and the results are incredible. The example (right) shows how beautiful the finished scarf is. Page 9 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

10 Cropped Shrug - 2 hours Make your own Cropped Shrug worked in one piece from the neck down. It is easy to change the length. The finished shrug is beautiful and perfect for the cool evenings ahead. Lace Jacket - 3 hours/3 sessions Learn to knit your own Lace Jacket with dropped shoulders. This jacket is quite elegant and is perfect for special occasions, and the holidays ahead. Using beaded mohair and sequins with silk makes an incredible statement. Kristina Shell - 2 hours Knit a very beautiful Kristina Shell using Ella Rae Bamboo/Silk yarn, with a lattice-lace pattern. This makes a beautiful top that will definitely stand out wherever you go. Combine this with the Easy Cardi Wrap (above), and it makes a perfect ensemble. Tuck Stitch Wrap - 2 hours Learn to knit your own Tuck Stitch Wrap. It is a very unusual piece, which is both functional and elegant. Stop by the store and see our example on display, and select the yarn for your own. This was featured in Vogue Knitting magazine in Swirl Afghan - 3 hours/3 sessions Learn to knit this beautiful Swirl Afghan, which is featured in the book Comfort Knitting & Crochet AFGHANS. This afghan is perfect for Florida as the swirl patterns are reminiscent of Sand Dollars that we see at the beach. This is a very unique design, and will definitely be a perfect complement to almost any décor, especially any beach styled décor. We made this using 10 skeins (2 of each color) using JoJoLand Tonic yarn. Drop Stitch Shawl - 2 hours Make your own elegant Drop Stitch Shawl using 3 skeins of Tahki Cristalo yarn. This project is simple, and fast, and the results are incredible. It is a great project for someone who is not an advanced knitter. However, the results will suggest that your knitting skills are far greater. The example (right) shows how beautiful the finished scarf is. You will also need a set of size US7 circular needles. Page 10 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved

11 Noro Leaves Scarf - 2 hours Learn to knit this beautiful yarn using Noro Chirimen yarn. You need approx 400 yards, using size UF 7 circular needles. You will also need a crochet hook in size 3.5mm for finishing the edges. While you can use many other yarns to make this incredible scarf, our experience suggests that Noro produced spectacular results. This project requires knowledge of casting on, knit & purl stitches, and is not recommended for a beginning knitter. Boatneck Sweater - 3 hours Learn to knit this beautiful Boatneck Sweater. This class requires advanced knitting proficiency. The example shown in the adjacent photo was made using Trendsetter s Dune yarn, which we recommend for the project. You will also need size 11 US circular needles. The finished sweater is absolutely stunning, and worth the effort that it takes to make. Special Terms and Conditions of classes at The Knitting Patch. We endeavor to provide comprehensive instruction during your class to ensure that you are capable of completing the scope of work associated with that class. However, we do understand that from time to time questions may arise after the class has been completed. To accommodate these instances, we provide you with two Project Assistance sessions without charge on specified classes. If additional assistance is needed beyond the class, it will be charged at the then prevailing project assistance rate. ALL Project Assistance must be scheduled in advance, and will be provided on a time available basis, which means that during busy times in the store, you may encounter a wait. We schedule our classes Monday thru Saturday from 9:00am until 10:00am. We always try to accommodate our client s needs, and as such, we are open to scheduling classes at other times. Unless requested by our client, all of our classes are individual (private), which we believe affords the greatest learning experience. Moreover, we do not schedule classes during hours when the store is open, as we believe strongly that interruptions can produce negative results. In the case of Ongoing Project Assistance you MUST call in advance of coming to schedule your session. If you fail to call, you may have lengthy waits due to ongoing business or other demands of our time, and the possibility exists that you may not be able to receive the assistance you are seeking that day. Also, please understand that there may be interruptions due to our dealing with customers who are shopping during our regular store hours. Page 11 Copyright The Knitting Patch, All Rights Reserved