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1 Vol. 6 winter/spring 2018 Seasonal Guide to Classes & Events Contents Class Information & Policies... 1 Guide to Skill Level Ratings... 2 Introductory Classes... 3 Skill-Building Classes... 7 Project Classes Special Events Shop Calendar... 25

2 It s Okay to Cheat on Your Knitting You don t have to know me very well to know that I m completely devoted to knitting. It s the perfect hobby, and I often wish I had a lot more time for it. But I have been known to spend time with other fiber crafts, too. In the context of hobbies, monogamy is not required. Northfield Yarn has been connecting with folks who use fiber in a variety of ways, and they will share their expertise with you in the current batch of classes. We re offering classes in knitting and crochet, of course, but also spinning, tatting, weaving, wet felting, needle felting, and tapestry crochet. This array of fiber arts will provide new possibilities for your creativity (not to mention new ways to use your stash!). And if you find a new love, that s not a problem, it s just more love to go around. Your knitting will always be there for you. Cynthia Gilbertson, owner Northfield Yarn

3 Class Info & Policies Registration: You can register for classes at the shop, over the phone ( ), or at classes. Seating is limited and we will not be able to accept registrations once a class has filled. Photos & Samples: You can see pictures of the items we ll make in classes at northfieldyarn.com/classes. Samples of most items will also be on display in the shop. Supplies: When supplies are not included with a class, you can pick up a supply list when you register or find it on our website. We offer a 10% discount on class supplies purchased at Northfield Yarn (excluding patterns). If you plan to purchase supplies on the day of class, please arrive early so you have time to make your selections before class begins. Changes & Cancelations: Sometimes things come up that require changes to the schedule after this guide has been published. We strive to keep online information as up-todate as possible, but the most reliable way to get current information is to call the shop. If we have to cancel a class we will let you know as soon as possible and refund any payment in full in its original form. If you cannot attend a class, you can get a full refund if you give us 7 days notice or if we are able to fill your spot from a waiting list. Don t See What You Were Hoping For? If you would like a private lesson about something not included here, just contact the shop and we will be happy to set one up for you. Private lessons cost $25/hour for an individual (rates are adjusted for larger groups). We also welcome suggestions for classes to include in future guides. 1

4 Skill Level Guide Matching Classes with Your Skill Level: All Introductory Classes (p. 3-6) are intended for beginners with no prior experience. Other class descriptions will state whether there are prerequisite skills. Terms such as Beginner or Intermediate are defined below: Skill Levels for Knitting 1 Beginner / Débutant / Novicecia Easy / Facile / Fácil Intermediate / Intermédiaire / Intermedio Experienced / Experimenté / Experiencia Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping. Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing. Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns, and numerous color changes. Skill Levels for Crochet 1 Beginner / Débutant / Novicecia Easy / Facile / Fácil Intermediate / Intermédiaire / Intermedio Experienced / Experimenté / Experiencia Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches.minimal shaping. Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing. Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, such as nonrepeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and refined finishing. This Standards & Guidelines booklet and downloadable symbol artwork are available at: YarnStandards.com 2

5 Introductory Classes Unless otherwise noted, the following classes require no previous experience and include all tools and supplies. Fast Track Knit... $15* Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Option I: Saturday, Jan. 13, 12:30-2pm Option II: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10:30am-12pm This 90-minute class is intended for beginners who have never knit before. It covers three skills in one session: casting on, the knit stitch, and binding off. These skills will get you started with the rewarding hobby of knitting. *Register for this class and Fast Track Purl at the same time and receive a shop coupon worth $6 when you attend your first class. Fast Track Purl... $15* Instructor: Laura Haave Option I: Saturday, Jan. 20, 12:30-2pm Option II: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 10:30am-12pm This 90-minute class is intended for beginners who know the knit stitch and want to expand their skills to the purl stitch and the possibilities that come from combining knit and purl stitches together. Bring a pair of US 7 or US 8 needles. Yarn will be provided. *Register for this class and Fast Track Knit at the same time and receive a shop coupon worth $6 when you attend your first class. Introduction to Crochet... $30 Instructor: Jody Ouradnik Option I: Saturdays, Jan. 13 & 20, 2:30-4pm Option II: Tuesdays, Feb. 20 & 27, 10:30am-12pm This 2-session class is intended for beginners who have had little or no experience with crochet, as well as knitters 3

6 Introductory Classes... who would like to master some crochet skills to apply to knitting projects. Over the course of 2 weeks, we will cover the basics of foundation chains, single crochet, half-double crochet, and double crochet, turning, and working in rows. By the end of the class, you will have the skills needed for any of the crochet skill-builder or project classes. Spinning Wheel $45 Instructor: Mary Lou Hubly Saturday, Jan. 27, 2:30-5pm Spinning 101 is an introduction to spinning wool into yarn. This class begins with learning about wools, carding, types of roving, and spinning wheels, followed quickly by hands-on spinning. If you have a working spinning wheel, feel free to bring it. Let us know if you need a wheel and we will arrange for you to rent one from the instructor during class. Introduction to Tatting... $35 Instructor: Pam Tucker Fridays, Feb. 2, 1-3pm, and Feb. 9, 1-2:30 pm Tatting is the process of making lace by forming knots and loops with thread and a tatting shuttle. Tatted pieces of lace are often used as edgings, doilies, and other decorative items. In this beginner class, Pam Tucker, a former president of the Minnesota Lace Society, will cover the basic tatting skills of chain, ring, picot, and joins. Students will practice what they learn by creating a lace Christmas ornament. Weaving 101: Your First Dishtowel... $40 Instructor: Suzie Glimsdale Sunday, Feb. 11, 12-4pm Learn to weave on a rigid heddle table loom in this singlesession class. Suzie Glimsdale, an experienced and 4

7 ... Introductory Classes enthusiastic weaving instructor, will teach you to warp the loom and weave a small piece appropriate for use as a dishtowel or placemat. Loom rental is required unless you bring your own Cricket Loom. Introduction to Wet Felting... $25 Instructor: Erica Ness Sunday, Feb. 18, 2-4pm Wet felting is the process of taking wool roving and using agitation to create wool fabric. This technique can be used in many creative ways. This intro class will give you basic information about processing and preparing the wool, and guide you through the process of creating your own felted wool pieces. Each student will create a small, flat, felted wool piece, a round felted wool ball, and a rolled felted wool piece. A small amount of roving is provided for the class exercises. Additional roving is available for purchase in the shop. Skill Level: No previous experience with felting is required to take this class. Pin Loom Intro: Mug Rugs... $30 Instructor: Margaret (Meg) Stump Saturday, March 10, 1 4pm Learn to weave on a 2" pin loom and the 4" Zoom Loom. Participants will learn to weave a coaster on a pin loom, construct a Loom Bloom flower and make a threedimensional bee as well as gain an overview of the many uses for pin loom weaving. Weaving materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their choice of worsted weight or lighter yarn if they choose. Skill Level: No previous pin loom experience is required. About the Instructor: Margaret Stump is the author of Pin Loom Weaving: 40 Projects for Tiny Hand Looms and Pin Loom Weaving to Go (both available at Northfield Yarn). 5

8 Introductory Classes... Learn to Knit: The Complete Package... $40 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Saturdays, March 17, 24 & 31, 1-2pm This learn-to-knit class starts at the beginning and goes a bit further than the Fast-Track options. It covers casting on, knitting, purling, binding off, weaving in ends, and pattern reading. Plus, by the end of the three sessions you will have completed your first project: a cotton drink coaster. A package of tools and supplies is provided, including an instruction booklet with other patterns suitable for beginners. Dorset Buttons... $30 Instructor: Jody Ouradnik Saturdays, May 5 & 12, 2:30-4pm Dorset buttons are named for the button-making cottage industry that originated in Dorset County, England in the early 1600s. The buttons were originally made by wrapping cloth around rings of sheep's horn, but as the craft evolved, makers began to also use yarn wrapped around brass, plastic, or wood rings. You will learn to make a couple of different types of Dorset buttons, which could be used alone as a brooch or shawl pin, or combined to create a stunning necklace or other decorative piece. Supplies will be provided. Skill Level: No previous experience is required to take this class. 6

9 Skill-Building Classes The following classes focus on teaching a particular skill and do not necessarily result in a finished product. Ask for a supply list when you register. Some require homework before the first class. For an explanation of Skill Levels, see page 2. Fixing Mistakes... $15 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Saturday, March 3, 12:30-2pm This class is designed for beginners and advanced beginners who are comfortable with basic knitting skills and want to take their knitting to the next level. We will learn how to understand our stitches in order to recognize and fix common mistakes. There is a small homework assignment to complete before class. Skill Level: Easy. To be successful in this class, it helps if you can distinguish a knit stitch from a purl stitch on the needle. Garter Tabs: Starting a Triangular Shawl... $15 Instructor: Diane Pearsall Sunday, March 4, 12:30 2pm In this one-session class you will be provided with a free pattern and get comfortable with the garter tab start, a method often used for starting triangular shawls. The directions can sound confusing if you ve never done it before, but after this class you will be able to go forth with confidence and tackle any pattern with a garter tab start. Skill Level: Intermediate 7

10 Skill-Building Classes... Introduction to Short Rows... $15 Instructor: Vanessa Bodrie Sunday, March 4, 2:30 4pm Short-row knitting is one technique that every knitter should know. Short-rows are partial rows of knitting that can be used to create triangles or wedges, shape garments, and create design elements that add special interest to your work. In this single-session class, you ll be introduced to wrap & turn short-rows, as well as wrapless short-row methods. There is a short homework assignment to be completed before class. Skill Level: Intermediate Weaving 102: Pick-up Sticks... $40 Instructor: Suzie Glimsdale Sunday, March 11, 12 4pm This class is the perfect follow-up to Weaving 101. You ll learn how to weave textures and lace on a rigid heddle table loom, using pick-up sticks. Bring a warped loom to class and away we ll go! (For specific warping instructions, pick up or download the Homework & Supplies when you register.) Note: If you don t have a loom, the instructor may have one available to rent. Contact the shop for more information. Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate Ravelry $10 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Thursday, March 15, 6:30-7:30pm In this class we will introduce you to our favorite features of Ravelry.com and give you the tools to unlock the potential of this powerful resource. Bring a laptop or tablet, if you have one. Please set up your Ravelry account before coming to class. Skill Level: Any. No experience with 8

11 ... Skill-Building Classes coming to class. Skill Level: Any. No experience with Ravelry is required to take this class. Traditional Intarsia Techniques... $15 Instructor: Jane Bonnesen Sunday, March 18, 12:30 2pm Intarsia, or Picture Knitting is an technique for adding blocks of color without stranding yarn across the back of your work. In this 90-minute class, you will be introduced to all of the standard intarsia techniques that make picture knitting possible. You will learn how to prepare your yarn, join new colors, and read a chart. A sharp yarn needle will be provided. Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate Magic Loop... $15* Instructor: Jane Bonnesen Sunday, March 18, 2:30-4pm Magic Loop is an ingenious method for working small circumferences in the round without using double-pointed needles. The key is getting your stitches set up on the needle correctly, and then understanding how to rearrange them as you work each round. Bring the project of your choice, or work on the pattern suggested in the supplies list. Skill Level: Intermediate *Registered students are invited to enjoy 10% off Bev Galeskas's booklet "the Magic Loop," if purchased with the class. Intarsia In-The-Round... $15 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Sunday, March 25, 3 4:30pm Have you ever wished you could make intarsia-style color patterns without having to seam? Anne Berk, author of Annetarsia Knits: A New Link to Intarsia, has figured out a 9

12 Skill-Building Classes... way, and this one-session class will let you in on the secrets. Some experience with intarsia is a prerequisite for this class. Skill Level: Advanced Ravelry: Your Notebook... $10 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Thursday, March 22, 6:30 7:30pm This class is intended for folks who have some familiarity with Ravelry and want to make use of the Notebook feature. It will be assumed that you already have a Ravelry account and can navigate the Ravelry site. Bring a laptop or tablet, if you have one. There is a small homework assignment to complete before class. Skill Level: Any Duplicate Stitch (a.k.a. Swiss Darning )... $10 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Saturday, March 31, 11:30am 12:30pm Duplicate stitch involves embroidering on knitted fabric to change the color of selected stitches. It comes in handy when working picture designs, or when embellishing knitting with a name or date. It can also be used for some repairs. In this one-session class you will work a design from a chart and get step-by-step instructions on how to work the stitches. Skill Level: Easy "Building Blocks" Blanket... $70* Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Tuesdays from 11am-12pm April 10: Block #1 - Combining knits and purls, reading a chart April 17: Block #3 - Yarn-overs and bobbles April 24: Block #4 - Working lace and reading a chart May 1: Block #5 - Two types of cables 10

13 May 8: Block #6 - A right twist stitch May 15: Block #11 - M1 increase and p3tog May 22: Seaming your blocks together This series covers six different blocks from Michelle Hunter's "Building Blocks" booklet, plus how to seam the blocks together. Each block uses a different knitting skill or technique, as described above. The six blocks will make a blanket that is baby blanket sized, or you can make additional blocks for a larger blanket. Individual blocks can be used to make pillows. Skill Level: Beginner *Individual Block Sessions can be purchased for $12 each. Working with Beads... $15 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Saturday, April 21, 12:30 2pm Beads can add excitement to a knitting project, and there are a variety of ways to use them. This class will cover pre-stringing techniques as well as placing beads individually. We will also review the pros and cons of various methods. A small package of seed beads and a bead threader will be provided at no additional charge. Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate. To be successful in this class, you should know how to knit and purl, crochet a chain, and work a single crochet. Tapestry Crochet Intro... $15 Instructor: Jody Ouradnik Sunday, April 22, 12:30 2pm... Skill-Building Classes Tapestry crochet expands your basic crochet skills to allow for unlimited possibilities in color work and design. During this 90-minute session, you will learn how to read a Tapestry Crochet chart and how to carry along and change colors to create simple 2-color motifs. We will also look at some of the resources available for charting your 11

14 Skill-Building Classes... own designs. Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate. To be successful in this class, you must know how to create a slip stitch, foundation crochet chain, single crochet stitch, and work in flat rows. Tatting 102: Advanced Tatting Techniques... $20 Instructor: Pam Tucker Thursday, May 3, 6 8pm This class builds on the tatting skills of chain, ring, picot, and joins that were taught in the introductory tatting class. In this two-hour session you will learn how to hide your ends using a magic loop, make split rings, and more! Skill Level: Intermediate. To be successful in this class, you must be able to do the basic tatting techniques of chain, ring, picot, and joins. Double Knitting With Tania Richter... $30 Instructor: Tania Richter Saturday, May 19, 2:30-5:30pm Join Tania Richter (a.k.a. AetherFang) of Epic Knits for an introductory adventure in Double Knitting! Learn from a true expert the basics of double knit cast ons, chart reading, and the double knitting technique. Intro to Seaming... $15 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Tuesday, May 29, 10:30 am-12pm Neat seams can make all the difference to how your finished project looks. Learn how to make beautiful seams in hand-knit items, whether working from side to side, cast-on edge to bind-off edge, or some combination. There is a small homework assignment to complete before class. Skill Level: Easy 12

15 Project Classes The following classes focus on the creation of a specific item, with relevant skills taught along the way. Project classes require some previous experience. (For an explanation of Skill Levels, see page 2.) Ask for a supply list when you register. Some classes may require homework before the first class. Your First Socks... $40 Instructor: Vanessa Bodrie Sundays: Jan. 14, 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 12:30-1:30pm Has knitting socks seemed a little intimidating? Well, this is your chance to be in solidarity with others who are learning to knit their first pair of socks! This sock is worked "cuff down" using worsted weight yarn. You'll learn how to work in-the-round using double-pointed needles and how to "turn a heel." The pattern is easy to follow and provides tips for fitting women's shoe sizes Skill Level: Easy/ Intermediate. To be successful in this class, you should be comfortable knitting and purling, as well as be familiar with some increases and decreases. Flax Raglan Sweater for Baby... $40 Instructor: Vanessa Bodrie Sundays, Jan. 14, 21, 28, & Feb. 4, 2-3pm This is a great sweater project for the beginning knitter. The raglan sweater is knit from the top down with no seaming. It is knit primarily in stockinette stitch, but has garter stitch detailing over the shoulders and arms to add interest. The pattern includes directions for all sizes from brand-new baby up to adult 4XL, so you'll gain the skills needed to knit up a whole family of sweaters! In this class, 13

16 Project Classes... we will make a baby- or child-sized sweater, so you can hope to finish your sweater over the course of the 4-week class (especially if you devote some time to work on the project between sessions). Skill Level: Easy. To be successful in this class, you should know how to cast-on, knit, and purl. Kumihimo Braided Heart... $45 Instructor: Jody Ouradnik Thursdays, Jan. 25, Feb. 1 & 8, 6-7:30pm Kumihimo is the ancient Japanese art of making braided cords. For this class, we will be using a small portable Kumihimo loom made out of styrofoam to learn how to create a basic round cord, as well as a more complex pattern for a flat braid with a heart motif. You will learn some different ways to start and end your braid, depending on what you intend to do with the finished cord. You will have the option to make a key chain or a bracelet from your short braided heart cord, just in time for Valentine's Day! Skill Level: Beginner Lace Sampler Scarf... $45 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Saturdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, & 17; 1-2pm In this four-session class, you will learn to knit lace and read a lace chart, while making a beautiful infinity scarf for yourself or a lucky giftee. We will start with a simple eyelet pattern and work through three progressively difficult types of lace. Skill Level: Intermediate 14

17 ... Project Classes AmiCat Dumpling Kitty (Amigurumi)... $30 Instructor: Jody Ouradnik Saturdays, Feb. 3, 10, & 17, 2:30 3:30pm Calling cat lovers everywhere! During the 3 weeks of this class you ll add at least one more kitty to your feline menagerie, while you learn basic techniques for creating soft crocheted creatures (amigurumi). You will learn how to start your project with an adjustable loop, crochet in-theround, and change colors to give your cat some stripes. You ll also learn some tricks for assembling the parts of your little kitty. Skill Level: Easy. To be successful in this class, you should know how to chain, slip stitch, single crochet, increase and decrease. All of these skills are taught in the Intro to Crochet class (p. 3). Baby Hat for "Little Hats, Big Hearts" Instructors: Cynthia Gilbertson & Jody Ouradnik Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:30am-12pm... free* The American Heart Association and The Children's Heart Foundation are calling on volunteers to knit or crochet a little red hat to help raise awareness about heart health and congenital heart disease. We are offering this special complimentary class to help you make a hat for this charity project. See the American Heart Association's "Little Hats, Big Hearts" page for more information about the project and links to easy patterns. Skill Level: Beginner. To make a hat you must have at least the basic skills in knitting or crochet covered in the introductory classes on pages 3-6. *Please register for the class so we know how many people to expect. There is a small fee ($5) for registration, but you will receive a $5 store coupon when you come to class. Let us know in the comments whether you intend to knit or crochet your little hat. 15

18 Project Classes... Coronet Cabled Hat... $30 Instructor: Vanessa Bodrie Sundays, Feb. 11 & 18, 12:30-2pm This cabled hat is the perfect project for advanced beginner knitters who are ready to try some new techniques. The pretty braided cabled band is knit flat as a strip and then stitches are picked up along one edge to complete the rest of the hat in-the-round. You will learn to cable, work a provisional cast-on, pick up stitches, work in the round, and graft -- and when you're done you'll not only be a better knitter, you'll also have a great-looking hat! Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate. To be successful in this class, you should know how to knit and purl and be able to identify knit and purl stitches when they are on the needle. Beginner s Button Hat... $60 Instructor: Shauna Mudd Thursdays, Feb. 15, 22, & Mar. 1, 6-8pm If you've had a brief introduction to knitting and want to dive into a project, this is the perfect first project for you! We'll take you from start to finish with this cute hat. You gain more experience with casting on, knitting flat and learn how to join and knit in-the-round, purl, decrease, and work on a magic loop. You'll also learn how to read yarn labels and select the appropriate needle size for knitting projects. Skill Level: Beginner. To be successful in this class, it will help if you've had some initial lessons in how to cast on, knit, and purl. 16

19 ... Project Classes Friendship Road Sweater... $60 Instructor: Cori Eichelberger Fridays, March 9, 16, & 23, 2:30-4:30pm This sweater is named for the "road" that travels down and around the front of the sweater. It is worked from the neck down and has a raglan sleeve construction. Sleeve stitches are held to be picked up later and worked downward. The sweater is designed in a hip-length A-line style, but has become popular knit with additional length as a dress or tunic. Straightforward instructions with lots of stockinette makes this a fairly easy knit. You will learn a 2- stitch cable, cabling without a cable needle, M1 increases, short-row/back neck shaping, and how to adapt a pattern for a great fit. Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate. To be successful in this class you must know how to knit, purl, and make ribbing. Felted Fingerless Mitts w/latvian Braid... $30 Instructor: Jean Christensen Saturdays, March 17 & 24, 2:30-4pm These sweet fingerless mitts are knit very loosely in-theround with no seaming. You will learn how to add the Latvian Braid accent around the wrist after completing the K2-P1 ribbing. The mitts will seem quite large during construction, but will shrink when they are felted. The instructor will provide guidance for how to felt your finished mitts. Skill Level: Intermediate. To be successful in this class, you should know how to knit-in-the-round, increase, and decrease. 17

20 Project Classes... Needle-Felted Easter Eggs... $30 Instructor: Erica Ness Sunday, March 25, 12:30-2:30pm Decorate your home with kid-friendly and eco-friendly wool Easter eggs that can be used for years to come! Learn how to use rolled wet-felting techniques to create a felted egg and add decorations using needle-felting. All participants will leave with a decorated wool egg, as well as needle-felting tools and an additional egg they can finish outside of class. The instructor will provide a gauge triangular felting needle, foam for a needle-felting surface, a small bag of scrap colored roving, and finished wet-felted eggs to decorate in class. The cost of these materials is included in the class fee. In addition, participants will need to purchase 1 oz of colored or white roving for the egg background color. Skill Level: Beginner. It is helpful if you have had some wet-felting experience. Colorwork Mittens: Advanced Techniques... $45 Instructor: Michelle Hell Thursdays, Apr. 5, 12, & 26, 6:30-8pm (no class Apr 19) If you've had a little experience with color work, this is a great project for taking your colorwork skills to the next level. You will learn the reverse long-tail cast-on, how to make a corrugated rib, and how to construct a thumb for a "sore thumb" style mitten. Skill Level: Experienced/ Advanced. To be successful in this class you must know how to knit in-the-round, and you should also have experience with reading and executing a color work chart. This is not a beginning colorwork class. 18

21 ... Project Classes Colorwork Hat: Banff by TinCanKnits... $30 Instructor: Cynthia Gilbertson Saturdays: April 7 & 14, 2:30-4pm The fun tree pattern on this hat is an example of what a great designer can do with just two colors. In class, you will learn multiple ways to manage two colors in the round so you can find the method that works best for you. We will also cover yarn dominance, managing floats, and reading a colorwork chart. The pattern includes sizes baby through adult, and you can make any size you like as long as you have time to complete the knitting over the span of the two class sessions. Skill Level: Easy/ Intermediate. To be successful in this class you must know how to knit and purl, and how to knit a small circumference in the round (using the method of your choice). Pin Loom Project: 3D Owl or Cat... $30 Instructor: Margaret (Meg) Stump Sunday, April 8, 1 4pm You've gotten started with your pin loom, and maybe you've made a couple of mug mats... now what? During this 3-hour class, you will learn how to weave and shape your choice of a pin loom owl or a pin loom cat. Bring your 4" Zoom Loom or other 4" pin loom. Everything else, including the use of a 2" pin loom, will be provided. You can choose to make a cat or an owl in class, but you will receive the complete printed instructions for making both, so you can start your own pin loom menagerie! Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. It will be helpful to have had some experience with pin loom weaving prior to taking this class. About the Instructor: Margaret Stump is the author of Pin Loom Weaving: 40 Projects for Tiny Hand Looms and Pin Loom Weaving to Go (both available at Northfield Yarn). 19

22 Project Classes... Unspun Icelandic Shawl... $45 Instructor: Diane Pearsall Sundays, Apr. 15 & May 6 & 20, 12:30-2pm (no class Apr. 22, 29, or May 13) Make a beautiful shawl that's light as air and very warm, using unspun Icelandic yarn! During the first session, you'll learn how to work with unspun yarn and cast on your shawl. During session two, you'll swatch the Feather and Fan lace edging for the shawl. During the last session, you'll learn the stretchy Russian bind off and we'll take pictures of your creations. The shawl is based on the "Weaver's Mini Shawl" pattern, free on Ravelry. This pattern lends itself to endless variations, so you can be as adventurous as you'd like to be. Skill Level: Intermediate. You will need to know how to knit, k2tog, and do a yarn over to be successful in this class. A desire to be creative is highly recommended. Helvetica Cardigan Sweater... $50 Instructor: Vanessa Bodrie Sundays: April 15 & 22, 2:30-4pm and May 6 & 20, 2:30-3:30pm **Note: The class sessions do not meet every week. The last 2 sessions are only 1 hour long. The Helvetica cardigan is a quick and satisfying top-down knit featuring unique cuff and band details and short-row shoulder shaping. Underarm stitches are placed on hold for the arms, as the rest of the body is worked in one piece. Stitches are then picked up and worked in-the-round for the sleeves and cuff. Skill Level: Intermediate. To be successful in this class, you should be comfortable knitting and purling, as well as be familiar with some increases and decreases. 20

23 ... Project Classes Cantaloop Spring Scarf... $30 Instructor: Shauna Mudd Saturdays, Apr. 21 & 28, 2:30-4pm This scarf knits up quickly in a chunky-gauge yarn, making this a perfect beginner project! It is also a great project for spring and summer knitting, because you'll be working with a cotton yarn to produce a light and lacey fabric. The tworow pattern is easy to memorize and you just keep repeating the pattern until you are almost out of yarn. Skill Level: Beginner Two at a Time Toe-Up Socks... $45 Instructor: Jean Christensen Saturdays, May 5, 12, & 19, 12:30-2pm Say "good-bye" to Second Sock Syndrome when you learn to knit two socks at a time on a Magic Loop. The socks will be constructed using a toe-up method, which allows you to try on your sock as you work, as well as plan the length of the leg and cuff based on the amount of yarn you have. Since these socks begin at the toe with an easy cast on, there is no need for Kitchener stitching. Although Magic Loop will allow you to work on both socks at the same time, you may choose to make your socks one at a time if you want to. The instructor's pattern is written for 3 weights of yarn, but worsted weight is recommended for a quicker finish. Skill Level: Intermediate 21

24 Special Events Stash Bash $35 Instructors: Cynthia Gilbertson & Amanda Ochocki Sunday, January 7, 1-3:30pm How's your relationship with your yarn stash? Is it a source of guilt or stress? Are you stuffing it into closets and trying to hide it from your family? We know a lot of you are answering yes, because we hear your stash lamentations every day at the shop. Time to roll up your sleeves, address the situation, and turn that frown upside down! The Stash Bash is a multi-faceted event designed to improve your relationship with your stash. Whether you want to use it, get rid of it, or simply learn to love it, we'll give you the tools you need. There is a small assignment to complete before the event. Refreshments will be provided. Skill Level: Any "Little Hats, Big Hearts Hat Collection February 1st through 5:30pm February 24th The "Little Hats, Big Hearts" project was started in 2014 by The American Heart Association and The Children's Heart Foundation to help raise awareness about heart health and congenital heart disease. Northfield Yarn is supporting this effort by offering a class for knitting or crocheting a baby hat (see p. 15), and collecting hats to be distributed to participating hospitals. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your hat(s) at the shop by 5:30pm Saturday, February 24th. 22

25 Special Events... Spring Yarn Tasting... $12* Speaker: Cynthia Gilbertson Friday, March 2 at 7pm Get to know our newest yarns at the Spring Yarn Tasting. Shop owner Cynthia Gilbertson has specially selected a number of yarns, and will tell you what makes them great and what they re best for. You will get pattern ideas, see project samples, and get to play with the yarns. Refreshments are provided. *This event is free for Northfield Yarn Annual Club Members. March Madness... free March 11 through April 2 Let s play our own game during the NCAA men s basketball tournament: Northfield Yarn Bingo! Participants will choose a project (or projects) to complete by the end of the tournament, trying to satisfy certain requirements and mark off spots on their bingo card. A completed bingo qualifies you for a prize, plus an entry to win the Grand Prize drawing. Multiple bingos will get you multiple entries! The cards, as well as a full description of the rules and prizes, will be available at the shop and online by March 1st. Spring Finishing Frenzy... free April 15 through midnight Thursday, May 31 Party Friday, June 1 at 5pm [Note: these dates have been corrected] Finishing Frenzies are our way of giving you a little boost to finish the projects currently on your needles and hooks. Commit to finishing the project(s) of your choice by the end of the Frenzy, and then celebrate with us at a party 23

26 ... Special Events where we share our completed projects and hand out prizes to the finishers. Eligible projects must be works-in-progress as of the Frenzy start date. Tania Richter Trunk Show Saturday, May 19, 2:30-5:30pm... free As Tania Richter s Ravelry page so aptly puts it, Tania (aka AetherFang) designs knitted art. Dragons, feathers, and dramatic colors abound in her double-knit designs. While Tania is at the shop to teach a double knitting class (see p. 12), she will present a trunk show of some of her completed designs. Visit sources/epic-knits to see her patterns available on Ravelry. If you are not registered for her class, we welcome you to visit the shop during this time to check out the truly stunning work she will have on display. Notes 24

27 Shop Calendar January 1 Shop Closed for New Year s Day 7 Stash Bash 18 1pm February 23 & 24 Annual Clearance Sale 24 Last Day to Drop off Baby Hats (see p. 22) 25 & 26 Shop Closed for Inventory March 2 Spring Yarn Tasting 7pm (see p. 23) 13 First Day of March Madness (see p. 23) April 1 Shop Closed for Easter 15 Spring Finishing Frenzy Begins May 19 Tania Richter Visit & Trunk Show (see p. 24) 28 Shop Closed for Memorial Day 31 Spring Finishing Frenzy Ends at Midnight 25

28 Northfield Yarn Will Be Closed on: December 25 & 26 January 1 (New Year s Day) February 25 & 26 (Inventory) April 1 (Easter) May 28 (Memorial Day) Regular Hours (Through Memorial Day) M-W 10-5:30, Th 10-8 F & Sat 10-5:30, Sun 12-4 Find Us: 314 Division St. S., Northfield, MN Reach Us: info@northfieldyarn.com Follow Us: on