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1 CLASS SCHEDULE FALL 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Events 4 Free Drop-Ins 6 WEBS Expert Knitter Certification Program 8 Knitting 9 Crochet 22 Spinning 24 Weaving 27 Other Fiber Arts 31 WEBS IS PLEASED TO SHARE OUR SPACE WITH: Pioneer Valley Weavers Second Tuesday of the month (September June) 5:30pm 9:30pm Whether you knit, crochet, weave, spin, or just love fiber, WEBS has the perfect class for you! Look inside for more information about our classes: Guest Teachers Arne & Carlos and Vickie Howell Huck Lace Design Tapestry Weaving Core Spinning Crocheted Snowflakes...and more! Our local weaving guild meets regularly in the store and offers interesting programs, study groups, and much more. Newcomers are welcome at every meeting! If you are interested in becoming a member, or would like more information, please contact: Pioneervalleyweavers.org Spinning Group First Thursday of the month, 5:30pm 8:00pm Third Saturday of the month, 3:00pm 5:00pm Third Saturday of the month, 1:00pm 3:00pm (winter hours) An informal spinning group meets year-round. All are welcome, no matter what your experience level is or whether you use a wheel or a spindle. Please check the Parallel Plyers group on Ravelry for announcements, schedules, and events. 2

2 GENERAL INFORMATION Tuition, Registration and Fees For all classes, payment of full tuition is due at time of registration. Tuition will be refunded only if the class is canceled by WEBS due to low enrollment or if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled. In addition to tuition costs, there may be specific fees associated with each class for materials or equipment rental (see below). In Person during store hours Online yarn.com Phone Materials and Homework Be sure to check the website for information about materials you will need for each class. Unless otherwise stated, please purchase your materials before the start of your class, during store hours. In most cases, the cost of materials is in addition to tuition. Books listed as Required will be discounted by 15%. Purchase your yarn and books together, and you may qualify for the standard WEBS discount of up to 25% off. See the website, or store staff, for details and restrictions. In order to use class time most efficiently, instructors may require you to do a bit of pre-class homework. Homework can be found on the website. To find information about homework and required materials, visit the website (yarn.com), click on Learning Center and choose the class you are taking. You will see the list of materials and/or homework under the class description. If you do not have access to a computer, please request a hard copy of the list from Customer Service. All-Day Classes If you register for an all-day class, please plan to bring your own lunch. WEBS has a fridge to store lunches, but you must eat in your classroom during store hours. EVENTS Spinning Summit September 29-October 1 It s WEBS first ever Spinning Summit! We ll be welcoming spinners to the beautiful Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts for classes, shopping, spin ins, games, prizes, a meet and greet with your instructors and fellow attendees and more. Pack your wheel or spindles and come join us this fall for our kick-off to National Spinning and Weaving Week! National Spinning and Weaving Week October 2-8 WEBS joins the Handweavers Guild of America to celebrate fibercraft with a week of spinning and weaving demonstrations. Spinzilla October 2-8 Organized by The National Needlearts Association (TNNA) to promote handspinning and raise money for their Needle Arts Mentoring Program, Spinzilla is an international event where teams and individuals compete in a friendly challenge to see who can spin the most yarn during Spinning and Weaving week. Join Team WEBS and take advantage of meetups, prizes, and fun! Knit and Crochet for the Cure October 8 We are always thrilled to participate in this wonderful event. Please join us for an afternoon of fibercraft, inspiration and community in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Yarn for a group project will be provided and light refreshments will be served. Arne and Carlos, Meet and Greet & Booksigning October Scandinavian design superstars Arne and Carlos have gained a passionate international following, not only through their work with well-known designers such as Comme des Garcons, Urban Outfitters, Dale of Norway, and Regia but also from their 8 bestselling instructional books and online tutorials. In their vibrant design studio in a renovated train station in the Valdres region of Norway, they craft a colorful and creative world. This is the source of their hugely popular handcraft designs, which reflect their enthusiasm for finding new ways to value the old, as well as their commitment to developing innovative ideas that are wholly their own. Learn how to create fabulous, unique knitting and crochet designs, as well as other projects, using their unique lifestyle techniques. You'll walk away feeling energized and ready to bring your own original ideas to life. 3 4

3 Rhinebeck Road Trip October 21, 7:00am-7:00pm Our popular road trip to the New York Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY gathers fiber-lovers for another fun-filled day. Hop a ride in style save gas and leave the driving to us. The WEBS experience always includes a light breakfast, a ticket to the festival, and fun surprises and giveaways on the bus ride. Vickie Howell Screening and Class November 11 Join WEBS for an exclusive screening of Vickie Howell's new Web-TV show! We'll have snacks and comfy chairs so you can settle in for a viewing of the first episode of "The Knit Show," and afterward, a Q&A with star Vickie Howell. The Knit Show with Vickie Howell, produced by the award-winning Austin-based production company ProductionFor and joined by yarn industry leader Karin Strom (who is helping develop the show content), is a web-based series combining all the popular segments from Howell s previous TV shows: industry experts and superstar guests, knitting and crochet tips and techniques; and modern, totally make-able, high-quality projects in a range of levels sure to satisfy the global craft community. Bag Day- A Northampton Tradition November 18 and 19 Get your bag in the Daily Hampshire Gazette or from one of Northampton s participating retailers and save 20% on any single item at WEBS, as well as throughout the downtown shops. A great way to kick off your holiday shopping! Sunday Holiday Shopping at WEBS (November 19 December 17) Take advantage of this rare opportunity to shop on Sundays at WEBS. Year-End Blowout Sale December 26 January 4) Rake in the savings on hundreds of yarns. We will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year s Day. 5 6 HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR FIBER PROJECT? WE HAVE SEVERAL WAYS TO HELP! DROP IN FOR FREE KNITTING AND CROCHET HELP If you already know the basics (cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off or chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet) come join us to knit or crochet and ask questions. Find support while learning a new stitch, or get a quick refresher. Come once or make Drop-In part of your weekly schedule. Get help or get motivated to start a new project or complete your UFOs. This is a great opportunity to knit, crochet, chat and be inspired by the creativity of others! Be sure to bring your basic tool kit with you. Please note: Drop-In is not a substitute for classes. Yarn for your Drop-In projects must be purchased at WEBS. Knitting Drop-In Tuesdays, 10:00am 1:00pm Erin Holman Thursdays, 10:00am 1:00pm Beth Altimari Thursdays, 5:30pm 8:00pm Sylvia Snape, Susan Baron, or Katie Carr Crochet Drop-In Thursdays, 9/27, 10/19, 11/16, 12/14 5:30pm 8:00pm Heather McQueen CustomFit Drop In For the duration of the Custom Fit Workshop, participants may drop in for assistance one Saturday morning a month from 10am 11:30am. Participants in the other levels of our Custom Fit Program are entitled to attend two Drop-In Classes as part of the fee paid when their measurements are taken. Saturdays, 10/28, 12/2 10am 11:30am HAVE A WEAVING QUESTION? Elizabeth Decker WEBS founder, Barbara Elkins, at barbara.elkins@yarn.com! Barbara is happy to troubleshoot your weaving challenges and can set up a Drop-In appointment, if needed. Weaving and Spinning Manager Leslie Ann Bestor is in the store every day to help with any projects or to walk you through a draft. She can be reached at labestor@yarn.com.

4 STAY CONNECTED WITH WEBS! There are so many ways to keep up with all that is going on. Blog: Get the inside scoop at blog.yarn.com. Radio Show: Ready Set Knit is broadcast locally on Saturdays at 9am on WHMP AM The show is also available any time on itunes and at readysetknit.yarn.com. Receive weekly updates by joining the list. Visit yarn.com to sign up. Twitter: for up-to-the-minute information. Facebook: Join the conversation about products and events at facebook.com/websyarn. Ravelry: Become part of the WEBS community. Find us at the forum All Things WEBS. Visit the Store: Store hours are 10am 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday and Saturday 10am 5:30pm. Extended hours are on Thursday, 10am 8pm. WEBS EXPERT KNITTER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM What is an Expert Knitter? An Expert Knitter needs only yarn, needles and measurements to construct hats, mittens, socks, and sweaters of various types. An Expert Knitter has acquired the knowledge to master additional techniques independently. In addition to our regular class offerings, WEBS has developed a program leading to certification as a WEBS Expert Knitter. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills an Expert Knitter must possess by means of a varied, interesting, and comprehensive curriculum. We have designated a total of sixteen classes as Core Requirements. There will also be three required electives, one in knitting and one in each of two other disciplines such as crochet, weaving, or spinning. A Capstone Project is the culmination of the program. This project will require students to utilize the skills they have learned to design, knit, and finish an original sweater for themselves from measurements. Students will be assigned a mentor for support, consultation, and advice. A committee will review candidates sweaters, and successful candidates will receive the WEBS Expert Knitter Certificate. A yearly fee of $75.00 is the only additional charge for participation in the program over and above the usual course and materials fees. For further information, please contact Amy Greeman at , ext. 129 or via at agreeman@yarn.com. Take advantage of our everyday savings! Save 20% on combined yarn/fiber and book purchases of $60! Save 25% on purchases of $120 or more! In this booklet, a single asterisk (*) denotes classes that fulfill WEBS Expert Knitter Certification Program Core Requirements. All other fiber classes may be used to fill an Elective. 7 8

5 Knitting I SECTION 1 SECTION 2 This class is intended for those who have never knit before. First-time knitters will learn a variety of basic techniques: the long-tail cast-on, knit, and purl stitches, and the basic bind off. The most important topic covered is gauge: what it is and how to make a gauge swatch. Other topics include yarn weights and corresponding needle sizes, the importance of reading and understanding the ball band, and fixing mistakes. You'll receive a skein of yarn and a set of needles to get you started, and the handbook for the class (to be given to students at the first class session) will be invaluable to you during the class and afterward. Instructor: Beth Altimari Tuesdays, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 Instructor: Anna Viadero Tuesdays, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 Knitting II* Tuition: $70 10:30am 12:30pm Have you completed Knitting I? Are you a self-taught knitter who wants to fine-tune your knitting skills so you can move on to more advanced techniques and projects? Are you returning to knitting after a hiatus of a year or more? If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, then Knitting II is for you. In this class we will briefly review the basics of knit and purl, cast-on, and bind-off and quickly concentrate on knitting in the round on both circular and double-pointed needles. Students will learn to shape fabric with increases and decreases, and gauge, as always, takes center stage. Required text: The Knitter's Companion, by Vicki Square (15% discount) Prerequisite: Knitting I or equivalent SECTION 1 Instructor: Cyndi Shepard Mondays, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 SECTION 2 Instructor: Beth Altimari KNITTING Tuesdays, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 Tuition: $70 10:30am 12:30pm 9 KNITTING REFRESHER A CORNUCOPIA OF CAST-ONS AND A BEVY OF BIND-OFFS* 10 This is a class for people who used to knit but haven t in some time, and now want to return to the pleasure of knitting. In two 3-hour classes we will review all the basics; knit, purl, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, casting on, binding off, ribbing, increasing and decreasing, sewing in ends, reading your work, fixing common errors, measuring gauge, using patterns, blocking, and fabric care. This is a fast paced class revisiting a lot of information in a short amount of time. A small amount of homework will be required for week 2. Note: If you are new to knitting, do not sign up for this class. Please consider Knitting I or Knitting II to begin a positive knitting experience. Instructor: Beth Altimari Tuesdays, 11/28, 12/5 Do you always use the same cast-ons and bind-offs for everything you knit? Here at WEBS, we insist that everyone know the long-tail cast-on and the traditional bind-off, but there is a world of other methods out there that can make your knitted items look very professional indeed: tubular cast-on and bind-off (including Kitchener stitch bind-off, or grafting), knitted cast-on, cable cast-on, picot cast-on and bind-off, chained cast-on, provisional cast -on, knit 2 together bind-off, purl 2 together bind-off, I-cord bind-off, yarnover bind-off, and 3-needle bind-off, just to name a few. If you'd like to add more style to your knitting, come join us for this class. **Required Text: Cast On, Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor. Instructor: Beth Altimari Wednesdays, 11/1, 11/8 MITTENS AND SOCKS FROM MEASUREMENTS* Tuition: $60 10:30am 1:30pm Tuition: $60 10:30am 1:30pm In this class, you will complete a pair of mittens and a pair of socks to your own measurements, out of any yarn and at your own gauge, using a tried and true formula. By the end of the class you will be able to make mittens and socks for everyone you know and be sure they will fit. Please note: This class is designed for knitters who are already comfortable using doublepointed needles and is not designed for circular needles. (Patterns must be bought by students and will receive a 15% discount: Nancy Lindberg's Fittin' Mittens and Nancy Lindberg's Knit-To-Fit Socks). Tuition: $120 Instructor: Beth Altimari Tuesdays, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7 10:30am 12:30pm

6 SWATCHING FOR SUCCESS A gauge swatch will tell you everything you need to know about the final outcome of the hours you'll spend with some beautiful yarn and your favorite needles. Swatching for Success will help you find out why that's true! In spite of all the information your gauge swatch imparts, many knitters skip this vital step, to the detriment of their project's fit and feel. Students will dissect the elements of a properly knit gauge swatch, including stitch count, row count, needle size, and fiber content. Most importantly, you'll become much more in tune with your knitting. In addition, the class will discuss the best gauge for various kinds of knitted garments, accessories, and home goods. Your knitting wants you to take this class! Skill Level: All Instructor: Elizabeth Decker SECTION 1 Tuesday, 10/3/2017 SECTION 2 Tuesday, 11/14/2017 Tuition: $20 AFGHAN CLASS This technique-heavy class will get you started on a gorgeous afghan, with squares designed by 24 of today's most exciting designers. Students will explore color and texture, with cables, knit-and-purl patterning, intarsia, and even duplicate stitch. Class will work on 4 squares, one each month. Students may work on additional squares on their own. Expand your knitting repertoire and make a beautiful project to keep or give to a cherished friend or family member. *Required Text: The Great North American Afghan (revised edition), PDF download. Instructor: Beth Altimari Fridays, 9/22, 10/27, 11/17, 12/22 Take advantage of our everyday savings! 10:30am 12:30pm Be sure to check yarn.com for information about materials you will need for each class. Save 20% on combined yarn/fiber and book purchases of $60! Save 25% on purchases of $120 or more! Unless otherwise stated, please purchase your materials before the start of your class, during store hours. BEYOND BASIC CABLES KNIT DIFFERENTLY Are you ready to stretch your knitting skills? Is your interest piqued by continental knitting? Are you a "picker" wanting to learn to be a "thrower"? In this workshop we will discuss, learn the basics of and experiment with these and other knitting styles and techniques. At the end of this class, you'll have a new stash of skills to bring to your knitting repertoire. If you are comfortable with basic knitting and purling, but want more options, this workshop is for you! (A lunch break is included in the class; please bring a lunch with you.) Instructor: Erin Holman Saturday, 10/14 Tuition: $50 10:00am 3:00pm 11 In this class, you'll learn everything you'll need to know to knit a wide range of cables. Students will start with basic cables and chart reading, moving on to more complex designs and the techniques you'll need to know to make them work. By the fourth session, you'll be designing your own cables. You'll learn how to make your cables "pop," including how to hone in on a cable for your project and how to choose a yarn to show off your cable design. Instructor: Susan Baron Wednesdays, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8 12

7 PERFECTING YOUR LACE KNITTING Intimidated by lace? Intrigued by the beautiful appearance and wearability of lace shawls? Perfecting Your Lace Knitting will get you past your preconceived notions that lace is incredibly difficult or only for very experienced knitters. The Magda Shawl is knit in a graceful leaf and vine lace pattern as a large rectangle. The shawl is knit in two pieces, and then joined with a narrow band of perpendicular stockinette stitch, making it the ideal teaching tool for learning skills including following lace charts, doing a stretchy cast-on, executing five different decrease stitches, recognizing various stitches as they are made (reading your work), joining two halves, and blocking with blocking wires. You do not need to have knitted lace before taking this class! Make a beautiful work of knitted art. *Required Text: Valley Yarns Pattern #693, The Magda Shawl (15% discount). FIRST CARDIGAN WITH SET-IN SLEEVES* If you're ready to move beyond the world of scarves to the world of sweaters, this is the class for you. You'll make a basic, worsted-weight V-neck cardigan with set-in sleeves, classic and wearable. The main goal of the class is to teach you how to finish your sweater using horizontal to horizontal, vertical to vertical, and horizontal to vertical seaming techniques. You'll also learn how to do a clean button-band pick-up, one-row button holes, use a button spacing formula, and fit a sleeve into a shoulder. Prerequisite: Knitting II, or equivalent Instructor: Beth Altimari Wednesdays, 9/20, 10/4, 10/25, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13 Tuition: $120 10:30am 12:30pm Instructor: Sylvia Snape Mondays, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 TOP-DOWN RAGLAN SWEATER FROM MEASUREMENTS* Tuition: $60 If you are attending a class that is scheduled during a meal time, please plan to bring your meal. WEBS has a fridge if you need to store your lunch. Please plan to eat in your classroom. Imagine: no more dependence on patterns, no more endless purling, no more poor fit, and no more sewing seams! The top-down raglan pullover you knit will be your own design and made to your measurements. There is no pattern, only a formula into which you'll plug your numbers. This style of sweater is not only fun to make, and very comfortable, but it will also reflect your unique style. This sweater must be made for the person knitting it, and the knitter must have a real sense of adventure. *Required Text: Knitting from The Top by Barbara Walker (15% discount). Prerequisite: Knitting II or equivalent Instructor: Erin Holman Wednesdays, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13 DESIGN YOUR OWN ARAN SWEATER Choose a group of three or four stitch patterns (cables, diamonds, bobbles, etc ) to create a richly textured and pleasing design for a cardigan or a pullover that fits like a glove. Discover some great process tricks to free yourself from constantly looking at instructions. The traditional structures are a lot easier than they look! We will work in the round wherever possible, using illustrations and charts from many sources. There will be options for different ribbings and neck opening details. We could also explore shaping and the possibility of using steeks at the armholes and neck. Enjoycreating your own unique design in a supportive atmosphere! Instructor: Suzette Jones Wednesdays, 9/20, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/29 Tuition: $

8 CUSTOMFIT SWEATER WORKSHOP Have you ever wondered why the sweaters you make don't fit the way you'd like them? Or been stumped about how to find a pattern that has shaping in all the "right" places? Thanks to Amy Herzog's Custom it program, these questions and more will be answered as you make a sweater that you'll love to wear. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to take proper measurements and why gauge is critical to your success. You'll learn lots of different shaping methods and how they work to create the most customized fit. As you work each piece, you'll have a complete understanding of how sweaters are constructed and assembled, and as your reward, you'll end up with a perfectly fitted garment. *Required Texts: Knit To Flatter by Amy Herzog and The Knowledgeable Knitter by Margaret Radcliffe (15% discount). Prerequisite: Must have made at least one sweater before class. Instructor: Elizabeth Decker Thursdays, 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 11/9, 11/30, 12/7 SWEATER CONSTRUCTION* Skill Level: Advanced Tuition: $150 6:00pm-8:00pm If you want to have more control over the sweaters you knit, or want to launch yourself into design, this class is an essential first step. After taking Sweater Construction, you will only need needles, yarn, and measurements to build a custom-fitted sweater. The goal of the class is to lay a solid foundation, so the focus will be on understanding and executing basic sweater construction principles. You will generate a set-in sleeve pullover with a round or V-neck, in bottom-up pieces to your desired fit. Skills covered include interpreting and drawing pattern schematics, plotting design elements, charting structural elements, designing to measurements, and estimating yardage. This class is open only to those who have completed First Sweater and Fearless Finishing. Required text: Knitwear Design Workshop by Shirley Paden (15% discount). KNITTING & DESIGN SUPERSTARS ARNE & CARLOS SPEND A WEEKEND AT WEBS KNITTED BIRDS WITH ARNE AND CARLOS We all deserve a flock of our own! Learn to knit a covey of feathered friends in this introductory class exploring the basic tenets of the knitted bird, a charming, quiet, and extraordinarily clean species comfortable in all manner of domesticated scenarios. Scandinavian design superstars Arne and Carlos provide expert guidance for intermediate and advanced knitters with an interest in hatching their own avian companions. You'll learn the fundamental steps from beak to feet to tail, leaving you well prepared to spread your wings and explore the possibilities on your own. In addition, Arne and Carlos will teach you how to knit and purl the Norwegian (Continental) way. And they'll share their tips for the easiest method of tensioning yarn correctly to get even stitches and perfect gauge. You'll learn how to read a chart, so that you don't have to rely on the written pattern! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn the art of the knitted bird, as well as essential knitting techniques, from the very best in the business. Tuition: $150 Saturday, 10/14 MASTERCLASS IN SOCKS WITH ARNE AND CARLOS 9:00am 12:00pm This daylong class is the only instruction you'll need for a lifetime of beautifully crafted, well-fitting socks, from Scandinavian design superstars Arne and Carlos. They'll teach students the easiest sock in the world, focusing a lot of attention on the heel. You'll learn tips and tricks to take your sock knitting to the next level, so that you'll never again falter when turning that heel or trying out a unique stitch pattern along the cuff. As long as you know how to knit and purl in the round, and know the basic structure of sock knitting, this class is made for you! Prerequisite: First Sweater, Fearless Finishing Instructor: Erin Holman Prerequisite: Knitting II or equivalent Tuition: $200 Mondays, 9/25, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20 6:00pm-8:00pm Sunday, 10/15/2017 9:00am 4:00pm 15 16

9 ROCKSTAR TEACHER AND DESIGNER VICKIE HOWELL VISITS WEBS FOR A CLASS AND SCREENING OF HER NEW WEB-TV SHOW HANDMADE HOLIDAYS STOCKING WITH VICKIE HOWELL Join TV and internet sensation Vickie Howell for a class that will open your eyes to what superwash wool can do. The stocking can be made in an evening or two, so it's totally doable before the holidays. Students will leave knowing how to knit this adorable (and fast!) stocking from start to finish. This class is also great for busy, more experienced knitters who'd like the scheduled time and guidance purely for the purpose of actually getting a project done! SOCKS ON MAGIC LOOP OR 2 CIRCULAR NEEDLES Don't feel comfortable with double-pointed needles? Never fear there are many ways to knit a tube! Magic Loop or 2 circular needles make beautiful socks, and both techniques are easy to learn and implement. Students will learn the basics of knitting one sock at a time using the magic loop and 2 circular needle techniques. A small sample sock (pattern will be provided) will be knit in each technique. A demonstration of knitting 2 socks at once using each technique will also be provided. If there's time, students can try 2 sample socks at once using the Magic Loop or 2 circular needle technique. A handout on working 2 socks at one time with Magic Loop or 2 circular needles as well as information on converting standard sock patterns to those techniques will be given during class. Instructor: Vickie Howell Tuition: $75 Prerequisite: Some sock knitting experienced required Tuition: $60 Saturday, 11/11 9:00am 12:00pm Instructor: Anna Viadero Tuesdays, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 Internationally known designer Nina Machlin Dayton, local to WEBS, teaches a lace workshop DESIGN A TOP-DOWN TRIANGULAR LACE SHAWL From cast-on to bind off, students will walk through the process of designing a top-down triangular lace shawl using two different lace patterns and an edging. You'll learn how to fit new stitches into the pattern, how to transition from one lace pattern to another, and all the steps you'll need to know to create an original design that you can customize every time you make it. Gain a better understanding of lace patterns and construction, and put your creativity to great use. Prerequisite: Student must have knit at least one and preferably more, top down triangular lace shawl(s). Students must be familiar with reading and knitting from charts. Instructor: Nina Machlin Dayton Saturdays, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 1:30pm 3:30pm CUSTOM TOP-DOWN SOCKS Not only are top-down socks fun to knit, they offer several advantages to the knitter: it's easy to try it on as you knit to ensure a well-fitted calf, and to gauge the length of the foot from the heel. Learn how to knit a perfect topdown sock every time from measurements with a few simple calculations. In the first class, students and instructor will talk about appropriate yarn for the knitter's project (sock yarn, dk, or worsted), as some knitters want thick socks and some want thin. Then you'll look for the perfect yarn for your project in the store. Starting with a great cast-on technique for stretchy ribbing, students will learn how to knit to measurements, turn a heel and fit a perfect foot, and, finally, conquer Kitchener stitch! You must be able to knit competently on double-pointed needles for success in this class. Prerequisite: Knitting II or equivalent Instructor: Sylvia Snape Thursdays, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/

10 STITCHES: COLOR* In this class we will explore four techniques for adding color to your knitting, including Fair Isle, Armenian Knitting, Slip Stitch, and Intarsia. During each meeting we will delve into a technique and begin knitting a sample. Stitches: Color is an exploratory class that will inspire you to delve further into these colorwork techniques. Required Text: Knitting With Two Colors by Meg Swansen and Amy Detjen (15% discount). Prerequisite: Knitting II, or equivalent Instructor: Annie Foley Sundays, 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, 12/17 STITCHES: TEXTURES* 3:00pm 5:00pm Have you ever admired a sweater with Aran or Gansey patterning? Maybe you've always wanted to learn how to craft knits and purls into a cunningly shaped garment. These beautiful designs are created with textural techniques that look complicated but are easy to learn. In this four-workshop class, you will learn chart-making, as well as many knit and purl stitch patterns, cables, bobbles, increase and decrease patterns, and twisted-stitch designs. Required text: Learn-To-Knit Afghan by Barbara Walker (15% discount). Prerequisite: Knitting II, or equivalent Instructor: Erin Holman Mondays, 9/18, 10/23, 11/13, 12/11 STITCHES: LACE* Knitted Lace isn't just a pretty arrangement of holes, it's a delicate balancing act of increases and decreases that can intimidate even a skilled knitter. Stitches: Lace will guide you through all the common stitches, shapes, and arrangements of knitted lace, from simple eyelets to complex patterns, so you can knit any lace pattern with ease and confidence. Note: You must have COMPLETED Knitting II and Stitches: Textures before taking this class. Required Text: A Treasury of Knitting Patterns Volume I by Barbara Walker (15% discount). BEYOND DPNS: ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO KNITTING IN THE ROUND When knitting socks, hats, cowls, or any project in the round, keeping all of the double pointed needles under control can be a challenge. In this class, students will learn two alternative approaches to knitting in the round: using 2 circular needles and Magic Loop. Students will create a hat, alternating the use of these two popular techniques. Please bring your own lunch, as there will be a short break during class. Instructor: Susan Baron Saturday, 10/7 BEGINNING DESIGN: DESIGN YOUR OWN COWL* Tuition: $40 10:00am 2:00pm Learn how to use gauge, stitch pattern repeats, and desired measurements to design your own knitted cowl. We will play with design concepts such as charting a written stitch pattern and converting a flat stitch pattern to working in the round. Participants will choose an inspiring stitch pattern and take it from paper to a wearable accessory. This class is for the adventurous knitter! Please be comfortable with knitting in the round and reading knitting patterns. Required text: A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara Walker, volume 1 (15% discount). Prerequisite: Knitting II, or equivalent Instructor: Katie Carr Mondays, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6 Prerequisites: Knitting II and Stitches: Textures Instructor: Anna Viadero Mondays, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/

11 Y F V Using the iconic Library Vest pattern from Churchmouse Yarns and Teas, students will learn while making a stylish garment that will find a place in every knitter's closet! With simple styling that lends itself to the classroom, workplace or weekend, this vest is so classic, so quintessential, it could become your uniform. The jumper length has a certain schoolgirl chic. The abridged, hip-length version is a flattering layer without the bulk of a sweater. Either way, it s a nice little primer of techniques you ll use again and again. Students will learn to work clip & turn short-row shaping, customizing body length, and making pockets and will get a refresher in finishing techniques. Prerequisite: Knitting II, or equivalent Instructor: Cyndi Shepard Thursdays, 9/28, 10/26, 11/30, 12/7 CROCHET I* CROCHET Today s crochet is not just about Kleenex box covers and granny squares. With all the wonderful and exciting new yarns and the fabulous new books and patterns, crochet has something to offer to everyone even you knitters, spinners, and weavers out there! Not only is crochet fun to learn and faster than knitting, it is very hot in the fashion industry right now. With four basic stitches, you can make an infinite variety of projects in a short period of time. In this class, not only will you learn the basic crochet stitches and edgings, but you will also learn about gauge, yarn weights and correlating hooks, crochet tools, and how to read basic crochet directions. Crochet is invaluable as an embellishment for knitted or woven projects, so come and join us to see what crochet can do for you! SECTION 1 Instructor: Heather McQueen Tuition: $70 FELTED HAT Wednesdays, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 These hats are easy to work up and quick to felt. Knit on big circular needles and double strands of worsted weight yarn, they'll be ready to wear before the snow flies. Choices include rolled brim, wider flat brim, and a gentle bell brim. Students will learn basic shaping, using increases and decreases in the round, knitted felting techniques, and circular knitting. This is a good class for new knitters to try circular needles and expand their skills. A great cool-weather carry-along project. NOTE: Students will felt their hats at home. *Required Text: Fiber Trends Pattern AC-1 (15% discount). Instructor: Beth Altimari Fridays, 10/13, 10/20 Tuition: $40 10:30am 12:30pm SECTION 2 Instructor: Sylvia Snape Fridays, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 CROCHET II 10:30am 12:30pm Once you have mastered the basics, you will want to expand your knowledge of this wonderful and relaxing craft. In this class we will concentrate on working in the round, grouped stitches, reading patterns, crochet ribbing, and shaping (increasing and decreasing). We will make several projects during our 6 weeks, and the majority of the work will be done outside of class, so be prepared for at least 30 minutes of homework per day. Be sure to check yarn.com for information about materials you will need for each class. Unless otherwise stated, please purchase your materials before the start of your class, during store hours. Prerequisite: Crochet I or equivalent Instructor: Heather McQueen Wednesdays, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 Tuition: $

12 SPINNING INTRODUCTION TO SPINNING ON A DROP SPINDLE CROCHETED SNOWFLAKES Crochet a flurry of snowflakes to complement the rest of your handmade holidays. These pretty motifs are a way to show off your crochet skills with a versatile project that can be made quickly in yarn of almost any weight. Join your snowflakes to make a lovely garland or scarf, or use them singly to enhance a gift to a special friend. With worsted weight yarn, students will practice the three snowflake patterns, none more than 4 rounds, and then go on to experiment with different yarn weights (the instructor will provide samples). For best results, students should have had prior experience in making granny squares or other motifs, such as those covered in Crochet II. Prerequisite: Crochet II or equivalent Instructor: Heather McQueen Tuition: $30 Interested in learning to spin? Beginning with a drop spindle is a wonderful way to acquire the skill at your own pace, and this class will offer the foundation needed to love the yarn you make, even while you learn. Covering the different types of fiber available to modern spinners and their preparation; the drafting techniques used and the steps in the process of spinning, plying, and setting; as well as how your choices at each step will affect the finished fabrics you make with your yarns. We will get spinning during the class and then ply what we've spun, going home with a hank ready to set and the confidence to spin with pleasure instead of frustration. The spindle's portability allows for continuous practice. Instructor: Ashley Flagg Sunday, 10/29 Tuition: $60 10:30am 4:00pm Saturday, 11/4/ :30am 1:30pm NEXT STEPS IN SPINDLE SPINNING The WEBS blog is a great place to: Find ideas for using your favorite yarns Learn tips and techniques Explore our product recommendations Get fun, behind-the-scenes peeks at our store This intermediate-level class is for spinners comfortable with spinning a continuous yarn who want to take their craft to the next level. Different drafting techniques and matching them to your project, fiber theory, use of color and yarn design, plying on the spindle, and an awesome technique for chain-plying as you spin will all be practiced in class. Prerequisite: Must have taken Introduction to Spinning on a Drop Spindle, or equivalent Tuition: $60 Instructor: Ashley Flagg Visit blog.yarn.com to find all of this and more! Saturday, 11/11 10:30am 4:00pm 23 24

13 INTRODUCTION TO HANDSPINNING ON A WHEEL For those who have always been curious about how to make yarn, this class will give you a basic preview of the process while still letting you get your hands on a wheel. You'll learn how and why wool makes yarn, get a brief understanding of the spinning wheel, and learn how to draft your fiber to get the yarn you like. Instructor: Pamela Darrow SECTION 1 Sunday, 9/24 SECTION 2 Sunday, 10/15 Tuition: $60 10:00am 4:00pm 10:00am 4:00pm CORE SPINNING WITHOUT STRESS Curious about corespinning? Frustrated by excess twist? Fear not! This workshop will get you spinning beautiful textured art yarns using a special technique that helps to eliminate overtwisted cores. Using a spinning wheel AND a drop spindle in tandem, student will practice two different styles of core spinning and emerge with amazing yarns. There is a materials fee of $10 for this class, payable to the instructor. Prerequisite: Introduction to Handspinning or equivalent Instructor: Ashley Flagg Saturday, 11/4/2017 Tuition: $40 11:00am 3:00pm A SPINNER'S INTRODUCTION TO PLYING ADVANCED BEGINNER HANDSPINNING ON A WHEEL In this next-step class, you'll advance your handspinning skills in order to learn how to make the yarn you want, more consistently. You'll get familiar with angle of twists, twists per inch, and wraps per inch, along with keeping sample cards and blending fibers. You'll also learn helpful hints on getting the most from your wheel. Learn some fun techniques and improve your spinning! If you are using your own wheel please bring extra bobbins and a Lazy Kate Prerequisite: Introduction to Handspinning or equivalent Instructor: Pamela Darrow Tuition: $60 Further your spinning education with this necessary lesson in the fundamentals of plying your spun yarn. As well as receiving a spinning refresher, students will learn two-ply, three-ply, Navajo ply, and how to expand color work in plying. You'll be able to fully explore all these methods while learning how to customize your yarn. Tuition: $40 Prerequisite: Introduction to Handspinning or equivalent Instructor: Pamela Darrow Sunday, 10/29/ :00pm 4:00pm Sunday, 11/12 10:00am 4:00pm Be sure to check yarn.com for information about materials you will need for each class. Unless otherwise stated, please purchase your materials before the start of your class, during store hours

14 INTRODUCTION TO RIGID HEDDLE FLIP LOOM WEAVING In this introductory class we will explore the fundamentals of how to set up and use a Rigid Heddle Flip Loom. We will learn the basics of the plain weave structure by creating a single or multi-colored scarf depending on yarn choice. The Rigid Heddle Flip Loom can accommodate a warp that is 6 yards long, and up to 30 inches wide, which makes it an ideal introductory loom for learning many different weaving techniques. Looms will be provided. Tuition: $75 Instructor: Marthe Young Sunday, 10/22 WEAVING 9:00am 4:30pm ADVANCED-BEGINNER RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING You've taken an introductory rigid heddle loom class now what? There's a world of possibilities! This monthly class will cover topics both general and specific as students practice techniques such as warping with two colors; working with color and weave texture; doing finger manipulation techniques including loops, medallions, hemstitch, and lace;. Students will use pick-up sticks for weft float and warp float techniques such as lace, Inlays, cut weft, honeycomb, and waffle weave; and discuss and practice weft-faced fabric including Ghiordes knots, loops, soumak, krokbragd and clasped weft. Learn to pick yarns that are appropriate for weaving the many techniques covered in class; determine sett, how to achieve a balanced weave structure; and more all with hands-on instruction and handouts. Most of the actual weaving will be done outside of class, so students should already own their rigid heddle flip loom and know how to warp it. Flip or Cricket loom preferred. Prerequisite: Introduction to Rigid Heddle Flip Loom Weaving or equivalent Instructor: Paula Veleta Sundays, 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, 12/17 Tuition: $160 1:00pm 5:00pm THREADING REFRESHER WORKSHOP FOR RIGID HEDDLE WEAVERS You loved Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving, but now you're on your own and it's been a while. Can't remember what to do next? Bring your loom and DK weight yarn of your choice and settle in with this refresher. Students will revisit hem-stitching technique for both left- and right-handed weavers. Let's get started again! Instructor: Marthe Young Sunday, 11/19 Tuition: $35 1:00pm 4:30pm You will ONLY find an Advanced Beginner Rigid Heddle curriculum at WEBS. Take advantage of our exclusive class offerings! FIXING MISTAKES FOR RIGID HEDDLE WEAVERS Darn! You just broke a warp thread and don't know what to do. Is your project ruined? Do you have to start over? Come to this afternoon class to learn how to combat broken warp ends, accidental floats, loopy edges, tension issues, and more. We'll also review which yarns to use (and which to avoid) when weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Instructor: Marthe Young Tuition: $35 Sunday, 10/8/2017 1:00pm 4:30pm 27 28

15 WEBS IS PLEASED TO WELCOME TAMAR SHADUR INTRODUCTION TO TAPESTRY WEAVING An ancient art form dating back to 3,000 BC, tapestry has been recognized as a fine art since the 1400s. For centuries it has been regarded as the noblest form of décor, with historic pieces in museums and galleries showing the rich colors and complex patterns that handweaving can produce. In this introductory class, instructor and artist Tamar Shadur will review the history of the development of ideas and stylistic qualities of tapestry over the centuries as well as discuss technique. Each student will warp a portable upright loom and then experiment with weaving geometric shapes, hatching (blending two color tones), shading methods, interlocking (joining two colors vertically), and other techniques. Students are encouraged to take their looms home to make progress on their tapestries between classes to get used to the motion of the weaving process. 8-HARNESS HUCK DESIGN Huck lace is a fabric of extraordinary richness and diversity, among the most beautiful of all weave structures. Eight-harness huck designs are particularly interesting, allowing weavers to create intricate patterns of circles, diamonds, and other shapes. This three-session workshop will provide an introduction to designing eight-harness huck lace. Participants will design and weave short projects during the period between classes. Students must have access to, and familiarity with, an eight-harness loom in good working order; should understand basic drafting principles; and should feel comfortable designing and weaving 1 3 short projects during the four-week periods between sessions. Instructor: Scott Norris Saturdays, 9/23, 10/21, 11/18 Tuition: $90 10:00am 1:00pm Instructor: Tamar Shadur Tuition: $120 WEEKEND WEAVING Sundays, 11/5, 11/12, 12/3, 12/10 What Is A Tapestry? 1:00pm 4:00pm In the strictest sense of the word, tapestry describes a hand-woven material into which a design is created during the weaving process so that it forms an integral part of the texture. The warp is a skeletal structure in that it disappears completely beneath the weft. The image is made up of numerous discontinuous wefts along each row and the weft threads are woven area by area, shape by shape, as opposed to other woven forms where the weft travels from edge to edge along the width of the warp. Although the imagery and looms have may have changed, the weaving process has remained unchanged. This lively and intensive course is designed as an introduction to the basic techniques of weaving: winding a warp, dressing the loom, and weaving a finished piece. Also included will be an exploration of the basic woven structures plain weave and twills in their many variations designing and drafting a project, and calculating yarn requirements. You will also learn about looms and equipment, yarns, and finishing techniques. Looms are provided. This is a great experience for beginners as well as weavers who would like a refresher. Instructor: Carol Birtwistle Saturdays and Sundays, 10/28, 10/29, 11/4, 11/5 Tuition: $250 9:00am 5:00pm 29 30

16 DYEING & OTHER FIBER ARTS DYEING WITH THE KANGAROO DYER* In this two-day class, students will explore all aspects of color before diving in and getting into the dye pot. Many factors affect color on fiber: the spin of the yarn, the fiber content, and the type of fiber. We'll start with a tour of the warehouse and discuss different types of yarn and suggest how they would take color. Using only red, yellow, and blue dyes, students will leave the class with 36 small individually colored skeins, made from these three primary colors. We'll also talk about how to change the color of yarn that has already been dyed, whether it is commercially dyed or hand-dyed. There are always ways to resurrect a beautiful yarn in an ugly color. **Required Text: The Color Grid by Gail Callahan. Webs - America s Yarn Store 75 Service Center Road Northampton, MA yarn.com Skill Level: All Instructor: Gail Callahan Saturday and Sunday, 11/11, 11/12 YARN 101 * Tuition: $100 9:00am 3:00pm Trying to decide which fiber to use? Wondering how fast a certain yarn might start to pill? Not sure how to substitute a yarn and get the right gauge for a pattern? This lecture-style class will explore the wide world of yarn and will cover how yarns are made and structured, the different fibers used and their unique properties, and how these factors combine to influence your finished fabrics. Learn how to choose the perfect yarn for all your projects and how to care for them for years of enjoyment. Instructor: Ashley Flagg Saturday, 9/23/2017 Tuition: $50 11:00am 4:30pm WOOL 101 In this lecture-style class, students will explore the world of wool; the variety of sheep breeds, and the different kinds of wool they produce; as well as the selection, care, and handling of fleece, yarn, and fabrics. The instructor will include tips for felting, spinning, and knitting with wool yarns for the most beautiful results. Tuition: $50 Instructor: Ashley Flagg Saturday, 12/9/ :00am 4:00pm 31