This class is usually taught by Owner Susan Dickerson but all The Flying Needles Yarnistas may make an appearance. Class Level: Beginner

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1 If you ve wanted to learn how to knit, and you think you would try the patience of Job, just come on over for our beginner knitting class. Our 1-session class will teach you how to knit. You can BYON (bring your own needles) and BYOY (bring your own yarn) or purchase your materials at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. This class is held each Wednesday & Saturday mornings at 11 a.m., and you can take as many sessions as you want! Each class is limited to 4 people. These classes do fill up, so please register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) This class is usually taught by Owner Susan Dickerson but all The Flying Needles Yarnistas may make an appearance. Class Level: Beginner Skills required: NONE What you will learn: Knitting Materials: Knitting needles & the yarn of your choice Cost: $10 with 24-hour advance reservation / $20 walk-in

2 You ve knitted your shawl or scarf, and your project looks funny after you have bound off. You need to now BLOCK your final project! Those gorgeous knit stitches aren t going to come out perfect. Once finished, you have to tell those stitches where and how to sit. Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will lead this 1-session blocking basics held: 3 to 5 pm Thursday, Feb to 5 pm Thursday, March 15 3 to 5 pm Wednesday, April 25 3 to 5 pm Tuesday, May am to 12 pm Tuesday, June 26 Susan will run you through different yarns, how each performs with blocking and with samples of before and after blocked items. She will talk about steam blocking, spray blocking, how to block acrylic, use of lace wires & T-pins. The class will block one item during the class. Each class is limited to 8 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Any level can participate, and no skills are required. Cost: $40 with 24-hour advance reservation / $50 walk-in

3 This elegantly cabled cowl is the perfect winter accessory. The Forest Park Cowl by designer Liz Abinante will be taught by Craft Savant Mary Herbert from 10 am to 12 pm Saturday, Feb. 24. All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl & bind off, and knit in the round What you will learn: How to cable, increase stitches, kfb, m1p, m1r, pfb Materials: Worsted or aran weight yarn of at least 200 yards & size 7 16 or 24 circular needles Pattern: Forest Park Cowl by Liz Abinante, FREE Ravelry download Cost: $30 with 24-hour advance reservation / $45 walk-in

4 We want to encourage our beginning knitters! To do so, we ve come up with our Beginner s Series. This hat is a simple one to teach you knitting in the round in a small area and decreases using magic loop. This pattern calls for ARAN weight yarn, which means it s going to go SUPER FAST! This two-session class is taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held: 1 to 3 pm Mondays, Feb. 26 & March to 3 pm Wednesdays, April 4 & 18 1 to 3 pm Mondays, April 16 & 30 3 to 5 pm Thursdays, June 14 & 28 3 to 5 pm Wednesdays, June 20 & 27 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginning Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl & bind off What you will learn: Knitting in the round in a small area, and decreasing using magic loop Materials: 100 yards of aran weight yarn & size 6 16 circular needles & US size 6 32 or 40 cable Pattern: Regular Guy/Gal Beanie, FREE Ravelry download HOMEWORK: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch (stockinette stitch knit on knit side & purl on purl side) with your needles & yarn and bring swatch to 1 st class to confirm gauge Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $70 walk-in

5 Walk on the wild side and master the BRIOCHE stitch! Sometimes called fishermen s rib, or a reversible stitch, this technique results in stretchy, squishy fabric and has ALL SORTS of uses including scarves, cowls, washcloths, hats, etc. This class will teach you the brioche stitch and get you started on a brioche coaster set! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS PRIOR TO THE BRIOCHE COWL. Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will lead you through this 1- session sexy knit held: to 3 pm Wednesday, Feb to 3 pm Thursday, April 5 3 to 5 pm Wednesday, May 2 1 to 3 pm Friday, June 1 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: Knit, purl, cast on, bind off, mastered tension What you will learn: Brioche stitch Materials: Size 8 needles, worsted yarn in a natural fiber for coasters (cotton or wool) Cost: $30 with 24-hour advance reservation / $40 walk-in

6 You asked for it and we re delivering! Gina s Brioche Cowl is the perfect intro to a two-color brioche project. This wildly popular pattern will teach you this simple multicolor technique that creates a beautiful fabric mirrored on each side - the color play of Fair Isle or intarsia without the bother of tangled balls of yarn and pesky tails. And better still, brioche fabric is truly as squishy and luxurious as its namesake, the light and buttery brioche bun, making it just right for cozy cold weather accessories. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING THE BRIOCHE TECHNIQUE CLASS PRIOR TO THIS COWL CLASS. This 2-session class will be taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held: 1 to 3 pm Thursdays, March 1 & am to 12 pm Saturdays, March 3 & March 17 1 to 3 pm Tuesdays, April 10 & 24 3 to 5 pm Mondays, April 16 & 30 1 to 3 pm Tuesdays, May 8 & 22 1 to 3 pm Wednesdays, June 6 & 20 All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class is limited to 6. Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: Knit, purl, cast on & bind off, knitting in the round What you will learn: Knitted cast on, two color brioche technique Materials: Worsted weight yarn yards of main color, 328 yards of color 2, US size 6 with 40 cable or longer, stitch marker, tapestry needle to weave in ends Pattern: Gina s Brioche Hat and Cowl by Purl Soho, FREE electronic pattern or $2 printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $80 walk-in

7 Tis the season of love. Behm was inspired by a yarn that she could hear whisper: I want to be hearts! Just in time for Valentine s day! This asymmetric, triangular shawlette has a garter stitch body and a line of pretty knitted hearts along one of the short sides, making it just the thing to wear on Valentine s day or any day you want to show or feel a little affection. This 2-session class will be taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson who will lead you through this love wonder in 2 sessions from 3 to 5 pm Thursdays, March 1 & 8. Materials can be purchased at the shop for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. You can register for this class by stopping by the shop or calling us at (757) Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl & bind off What you will learn: Kfb & Kfb6 increases, sssk, k3tog, s2sk, Materials: 430 to 437 yards fingering weight yarn (shop sample in 1 skein of Madelinetosh Light), size 2.5 needles in 24 length (if you have a longer length, that is fine, too) Pattern: Knit Your Love by Martina Behm, $5.30 Ravelry download or $6.50 for printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

8 Too TWISTED for words, this hat is perfect for a next-step beginner. This hat will teach you ribbing & knitting in the round! All while creating an AWESOME chapeau! Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will lead this fun, two-session class from 1 to 3 pm Fridays March 2 & 9. All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class is limited to 6. Class Level: Beginner Skills required: Must be able to cast on via a long-tail method, knit, purl and bind off You will learn: Knitting in the round, ribbing, pattern reading Materials: 1 skein chunky yarn (We recommend Dancing Leaf Farms Boogie), size 8 circular needles 16, size 8 DPN, a stitch marker, needle for weaving ends Pattern: The Flying Needles Tazmanian Devil Hat, FREE with class Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

9 This beautiful cowl is a lightning fast knit and will cover the skills of knitting in the round and button holes. Made with only one skein of Malabrigo Rasta, this cowl will keep even the coldest neck warm. This 2-session class is taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and begins from 3 to 5 pm Fridays, March 2 & 16 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Advanced Beginner Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl and bind off What you will learn: Knit in the round & knit button holes Materials: 1 skein of Malabrigo Rasta; size US 17 circular needles 16 or 24 length, stitch markers, 4 large buttons and a tapestry needle for weaving ends Pattern: Rasta Neckwarmer in Malabrigo Book Three, available at The Flying Needles Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

10 We want to encourage our beginning knitters! To do so, we ve come up with our Beginner s Series. This is a crucial step in moving to intermediate. This first cabled scarf was designed by Yarnista Janice Feld with the intent to teach our beginners the basic cable (This class is a prerequisite to any of the intricate cable classes: Cabled Jacket, Cabled Shawl, Cabled Poncho or the Cassidy sweater). This 2-session class will be held (the first session is two hours; the second is one-hour for troubleshooting): Saturdays 10 am to 12 pm, March 3 and 10 to 11 am March 17 Tuesdays 1 to 3 pm March 6 and 1 to 2 pm March 13 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginning Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl & bind off What you will learn: Cabling Materials: 215 yds worsted yarn (sugg d Ultra Alpaca) & size 7 needles, straight or circular, your preference Pattern: First Cabled Scarf by Janice Feld, FREE with class HOMEWORK: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch (stockinette stitch knit on knit side & purl on purl side) with your needles & yarn and bring swatch to 1 st class to confirm gauge Cost: $45 with 24-hour advance reservation / $55 walk-in

11 Ditch your DPNs and let your needles fly! Learn the magic loop method for knitting socks top down! This 3-session class taught by Yarnista Rosemarie Kammer begins: EVENINGS from 5 to 7 pm, Tuesdays, March 6, 13 & 20 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesdays, April 3, 10 & 17 1 to 3 pm Saturdays, May 26, June 16 & 30 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Tuesdays, June 5, 12 & 19 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Intermediate (you must be a current & confident knitter) Skills required: You must be able to cast on and knit What you will learn: Knit socks via magic loop Materials: Sock yarn & 40 circular needles in your choice of size 0 to 2 most students choose size 2 Pattern: Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes, FREE Ravelry download Cost: $90 with 24-hour advance reservation / $100 walk-in

12 We don t know what cracks up the most about this pattern, whether it has 42 TEETH or that it s named after The Hitchhiker s Guide to the Galaxy! Either way, meet this glorious Hitchhiker shawlette by Martina Behm (we haven t met a Martina Behm pattern we haven t liked!). This narrow, slightly asymmetrically shaped triangular shawlette can be wrapped around your neck several times. This 2- session class will be taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson who will lead you through this sawtooth wonder in 2 sessions 5 to 7 pm Tuesdays, March 6 & 20 Materials can be purchased at the shop for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. You can register for this class by stopping by the shop or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginner Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl & bind off What you will learn: Kfb increase, casting off in the middle of a piece to create zigzag edge to the shawl Materials: yards fingering weight yarn (shop sample in 2 skeins of Done Roving), size 2.5 or 3 circular needles in 24 length (if you have a longer length, that is fine too) Pattern: Hitchhiker Shawlette by Martina Behm, available for $4.29 from Ravelry, not included in the cost of your class. You can either download ahead of time or purchase through us prior to the class. Ask us for help if you are not familiar with Ravelry. Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $70 walk-in

13 Celtic Myths Scarf is a half-circle shawl with a to-die-for Celtic cable border. This 70 x 19 shawl is worked top down and can be knit in either DK or Fingering Weight yarns. Craft Savant Mary Herbert is teaching this 2-session class offered: Wednesdays 10 to 11 am March 7 & 10 am to 12 pm March 21 Saturdays 3 to 4 pm March 10 & 3 to 5 pm March 24 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Advanced Beginner Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl and bind off (we recommend that you can cable or have taken the 1 st Cabled Scarf Class) What you will learn: How to do more complicated cables Materials: 656 yards of DK weight yarn; size US 6 or 7 circular needles 32 length or longer if you prefer, a cable needle, 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving ends Pattern: Celtic Myths Shawl by Asita Krebs, FREE Ravelry download Cost: $45 with 24-hour advance reservation / $65 walk-in

14 We want to encourage our beginning knitters! To do so, we ve come up with our BEGINNER S SERIES. This is the THIRD step after having completed Beginning Knitting s knit, purl, cast on & bind off sessions AND the Farmhouse Dishcloth. This HONEY COWL will teach you how to knit in the round and moving yarn back and forth for either knitting or purling all while perfecting consistency of your tension. This 2-session class will be taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held 1 to 3 pm Wednesdays, March 7 & 21 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginner Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit & purl, and bind off. What you will learn: Knitting in the round, how to slip stitch, how to read a pattern, wyif Materials: yards of worsted weight yarn, size US 8 circular 24 or 32 cable needles, one stitch marker & tapestry needle Pattern: Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland, FREE download Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

15 Our most requested technique class is finally here and laser focused: You re dropping stitches. You ve missed a section of the pattern. You need a needle lifeline! You don t know how to turn your stitches correctly when you have to unknit. You just found something wrong 14 rows back. No matter your skill level, EVERYONE can benefit from this class. Put the whammy on your mistakes! Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will walk you through some of the most common knitting errors and how to fix them without ripping out your project or your hair! We ve offered a number of these classes as this has been our MOST REQUESTED CLASS from last year. This class for beginners and intermediate knitters will help you! 1 to 3 pm Thursday, March 8 3 to 5 pm Saturday, March 17 3 to 5 pm Wednesday, April 18 1 to 3 pm Monday, May 14 1 to 3 pm Tuesday, June 5 1 to 3 pm Wednesday, March 14 1 to 3 pm Thursday, March 22 1 to 3 pm Saturday, April 21 1 to 3 pm Saturday, May am to 12 pm Friday, June 22 The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: ALL LEVELS Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit & purl What you will learn: How to correct mistakes Materials: Items with mistakes, crochet hook & circular needle to match the yarn of your items & tapestry needle, a 20 stitch by 20 row swatch not bound off and a smaller set of circular needles than what you used to swatch Cost: $40 with 24-hour advance reservation / $50 walk-in

16 This crescent-shaped shawl uses a simple construction with no short rows, making it both quick and relaxing to work. But these super cute owls with their beaded owls, make this shawl a to-die for knit! Navigate the cute cables and adding beading into your knitting! Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will help you through this super enjoyable knit from 10 am to 12 pm Fridays, March 9 & 23* 3 to 5 pm Thursdays, May 10 & 24.* All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class is limited to 6 people. Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit & purl, and have consistent tension What you will learn: Read a chart, increasing, how to add beads to your knitting and cabling Materials: 430 yards or more of fingering weight yarn, US size 3 needles (or size to accomplish gauge), A LOT of stitch markers, 6/0 beads for owl s eyes (not available at The Flying Needles), and a crochet hook that will fit through the beads Pattern: Hogwarts Express by Susan Ashcroft, $3.70 Ravelry download $6 printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in *NOTE: To successfully navigate this class, you will have homework between the 1 st & 2 nd class that will need to be completed. If you do not have time to complete the homework between classes, we suggest you wait to take the class when you have more time.

17 We want to encourage our beginning knitters! To do so, we ve come up with our Beginner s Series. This is the second step after having completed Beginning Knitting s knit, purl, cast on & bind off sessions. This dish cloth will help beginners move yarn from front to back while changing knit & purl stitches all while working on consistency of your tension. Pair it with our Tasha s Own Williamsburg soaps, and you have the perfect gift! This 1-session class will be taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held: 3 to 5 pm Monday, March 12 All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class is limited to 6. Class Level: Beginner Skills required: Cast on via a long-tail method, knit, purl, bind off What you will learn: Moving yarn back and forth for knits and purls, consistent tension Materials: 1 skein of worsted weight cotton, size 8 needles, either circular or straight, and a tapestry needle for weaving ends Pattern: Farmhouse Kitchen Dishcloth, FREE from Ravelry Cost: $30 with 24-hour advance reservation / $40 walk-in

18 You know you have one: that skein of hand-painted yarn or gorgeously crazy variegated yarn you fell in love with & purchased! It s been sitting in your stash and you ve never been able to find the right project for it. Meet Garden Party! This pattern, DESIGNED BY MARIE GREENE, ONE OF OUR FEATURED DESIGNERS AT OUR INAUGURAL RETREAT, was designed to strategically make use of a variegated yarn that can be gorgeous in the skein but difficult to pair with a perfect pattern. This design highlights that Oh So Special Yarn while adding a bit of all-over texture with eyelet blossoms. The borders create an anchor to contain the color. (And the border doesn t take much, so you might already have a solid in your stash that compliments.) This 2-session class will be taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held: 1 to 3 pm Tuesdays March 13 & 27 3 to 5 pm Mondays, April 9 & 23 3 to 5 pm Mondays, May 7 & 21 3 to 5 pm Tuesdays, June 5 & 19 All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class is limited to 6. Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: Knit, purl, cast on & bind off, What you will learn: Knitted cast on, knitting in the round, beginning lace, knitting into the lace, reading a chart Materials: Fingering weight yarn yards of main color, 80 yards of color 2, US size 2 with 24 cable or longer, stitch marker, tapestry needle to weave in ends Pattern: Garden Party Cowl by Marie Greene, $6 Ravelry electronic pattern or $7 printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $80 walk-in

19 We want to encourage our beginning knitters! To do so, we ve come up with our Beginner s Series. These mitts are a must and can be matched with the Tazmanian Devil Hat! This twisted rib really pops and we will help you overcome your fear of the thumb hole! Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will lead you through this 2-session class held in June to support The Flying Needles Handmade for the Homeless Project. Last year, TFN customers & donors contributed more than 300 handmade hats, scarves, mitts, sweaters & blankets to House of Mercy, which they then handed out as gifts in December. One session of this class will be ½ off the regular class fee to encourage people to knit mittens for this worthy cause! 1 to 3 pm Fridays, March 16 & 23 OR 1 to 3 pm Mondays, June 11 & 25. This session is HALF OFF our regular pricing to support of Homemade for the Homeless Project. Beginning June 9, we are collecting items for the homeless in preparation for the fall. Everyone who contributes a handmade item will be entered into a GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY. All donations must be turned in by Aug. 15. All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginner Skills required: Knit, purl, cast on & bind off What you will learn: How to work with double pointed needles, twisted ribbing, K1tbl, m1 Materials: Bulky weight yarn (we recommend Dancing Leaf Farm s Boogie) yards, US size 8 DPNs, stitch markers Pattern: Rivi Mitts by Talitha Kuomi, $2 Ravelry download or $3 printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

20 Berlin in winter is colder than most other big German cities when travelling there, a big, cozy shawl (100 x 22 ) like this will come in handy! The beautiful colors are reminiscent of bright city lights in dark winter nights. The shape of this shawlette is an asymmetrical, long triangle, formed by rows that are getting longer and longer as you go. They are worked in different simple, but very effective patterns that make them look a little like a skyline of tall houses. These skyscrapers are not built with bricks, but concrete and steel hence the name, Brickless. And also: No more bricks in the wall that used to divide Berlin. This class will be taught by Yarnista & Cable Queen Janice Feld who will lead you through the third in this series of Behm s wonders: 10 am to 12 pm on Wednesdays, March 21 & 28, OR 1 to 3 pm Saturdays, April 7 & 14. Materials can be purchased at the shop for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. You can register for this class by stopping by the shop or calling us at (757) Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl & bind off What you will learn: Kfb increase, YO, k2tog, binding off in pattern Materials: 580 yards DK or worsted weight size US 6 needles in 24 length or longer (if you have a longer length, that is fine too) Pattern: Brickless by Martina Behm, $5.30 Ravelry download or $6.50 for printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

21 Are you searching the souk for treasures? You ll find one in On the Spice Market, an asymmetrical triangle shawl featuring a zesty mixture of color, textures, slipped stitches, and short rows. This 98.5 shawl size lets you style it a variety of ways however you do, it will be a head-turner! The garter stitch stripes and contrast slipped stitch rows are perfect for showcasing a seven colors of Fingering Weight yarns. Craft Savant Mary Herbert is teaching this 2-session class offered Wednesdays 3 to 5 pm March 21 & 28 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Advanced Beginner Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl and bind off What you will learn: Add colors to a project, kfb, kfbf, k2tog, m3f3, wyib & wyif, German short rows and double stitch Materials: Fingering weight yarn yds of main color, 112 yds color 2, 108yds color 3, 98 yds color 4, 87 yds color 5, 76 color 6, 69 color 7; size US 6 or 7 circular needles 32 length or longer if you prefer, a cable needle, 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving ends Pattern: On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg, $6.41 electronic Ravelry download or $7.50 printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

22 It looks beautiful & feels like a cloud around your neck! This is the perfect class to learn how to knit in the round Once you cast on, it s knitting all the way around. You ll also learn how to hold strands double for a smoother color-change transition. This 2-session class will be taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held: 1 to 3 pm Tuesdays, April 3 & 17 1 to 3 pm Fridays, May 11 & 25 3 to 5 pm Mondays, June 11 & 25 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Confident Beginner Skills required: You must be able to cast on and knit What you will learn: Knitting in the round and holding double strands Materials: 3 colors of Rowan Kidsilk Haze, size US 8 24 needles Pattern: Ombre Cowl Hood, FREE Ravelry download Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $70 walk-in

23 We want to encourage our beginning knitters! To do so, we ve come up with our Beginner s Series. This Saturn Rings Head Band is simple, yet functional and a way to practice your knits & purls, increase & decrease your stitches and then learning the awesome mattress stitch to join ends together. This pattern calls for WORSTED weight yarn, which means it s going to go FAST! This two-session class is taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held: 1 to 3 pm Fridays, April 6 & 20 3 to 5 pm Wednesdays, May 16 & 23 3 to 5 pm Thursdays, June 7 & 21 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginner Skills required: Knit, purl, cast on, bind off Pattern: Saturn Rings Head Band, FREE Ravelry download What you will learn: Increases & decreases, mattress stitch for finishing Materials: Size US 7 needles, 80 yards of worsted yarn in a natural fiber for coasters (cotton or wool) Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

24 If you ve heard us talk about Ravelry the most AWESOME website for knitting and crocheting patterns EVER and you have no idea what we re talking about, then this class is for you! THIS IS A BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE CLASS! Bring your own smartphone, iphone, tablet or ipad to get a hands-on tutorial for this website. This 1-session class will introduce you to the basics of Ravelry and searching for patterns. Yarnista, Raveller & Owner Susan Dickerson will teach this 1-session class: 1 to 3 pm Monday, April 9 3 to 5 pm Friday, May 11 1 to 3 pm Saturday, June 23 You can take as many sessions as you want! Each class is limited to 4 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) This class is taught by our Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson. Class Level: Beginner Skills required: NONE What you will learn: Ravelry searching Materials: Your own smartphone or tablet! Cost: $40 with 24-hour advance reservation / $50 walkin

25 We want to encourage our beginning knitters! To do so, we ve come up with our BEGINNER S SERIES. This is the class for that beginner ready to try their hands at a sweater just mini-sized! OR Do you want to learn the basics of making a sweater without all the sweat equity of a full-blown adult-sized sweater? Or do you have a cutie pie you just HAVE TO whip up a sweater for? If any of these scenarios are true, this IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! Learn the basics of a knitted top-down sweater construction with minimal seaming & a raglan sleeve just FUN-sized. And good GLORY do we have some sweet yarns for the bambino in your life! There are multiple offerings for this 2-session class taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson: 1 to 3 pm Tuesdays March 6 & 20 1 to 3 pm Wednesdays, April 11 & 25 3 to 5 pm Fridays, June 8 & 22 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginner Skills required: Long tail cast on, knit, purl What you will learn: Kfb, YO, K2Tog, knitting in the round, basic sweater construction, joining yarns Materials: 522 yards of DK yarn (we recommend any Dreambaby or Dreambaby Paintpot), US size 4 and 6 circular needles with 16 cables, US size 6 circular needle with 24 cable, stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving ends, knit gauge checker HOMEWORK: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch (stockinette stitch knit on right side & purl on wrong side) with your needles & yarn and confirm gauge prior to 1 st class ** Pattern: Plymouth s 2833 Pullover, included in class price. Cost: $70 with 24-hour advance reservation / $80 walk-in **Notes for the Beginning Baby Sweater: You will be writing on your pattern. Please bring a copy if you don t want to mark your original. You will need to confirm your gauge prior to class. Please purchase your yarn in advance of the class and knit a 4 by 4 swatch with the US 6 needles and bring to class. Use your gauge checker to confirm you are knitting at 5 ½ stitches per inch. If you need assistance with checking your gauge, please come by the shop.

26 Sometimes we run across things that we just CANNOT keep to ourselves! KNIT COMPANION is one of them. Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will walk you through this AWESOME knitting app for either a Tablet or an ipad. THIS IS A BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE CLASS. You will need to have downloaded the app to your tablet or ipad and you will need your associated with your Ravelry account and your Ravelry password PRIOR TO CLASS, held from: 3 to 5 pm Wednesday, April 11 3 to 5 pm Wednesday, June 6 Class is limited to 6 people; call us at (757) to register. What you will learn: The basics of Knit Companion Materials: Your own Tablet or ipad, the app downloaded to your device, your Ravelry password & address Cost: $50 with 24-hour advance reservation / $60 walk-in This brioche hat is a multi-color technique that can mix your favorite colors & yarns. It s slightly slouchy and OH SOOOOO ADDICTIVE! Worked in the round from the bottom up, the two colors will make it reversible! This two-session class is taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held: 1 to 3 pm Thursdays, April 12 & 26 1 to 3 pm Mondays, May 7 & 21 1 to 3 pm Fridays, June 22 & 29 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Advanced Skills required: You must have completed the Beginning Brioche & Brioche Cowl classes What you will learn: Increases & decreases using the brioche method Materials: 2 colors of DK weight yarns 240 yards each, US 2.5 & 4 needles 16 cables Pattern: Lollipop Brioche Hat, $4.59 Ravelry download

27 HOMEWORK: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch (brioche stitch) with confirm gauge prior to class; see us if you help. Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $70 walk-in

28 DON T BE INTIMIDATED BY LACE, PATTERNS OR CHARTS ANY LONGER! Grab your needles and knit the ETCHED RIO. This stunning garment has a swing and fluidity reminiscent of woven fabric. Flattering to every body type, this breathtaking wrap will easily become your favorite accessory. Effortless to wear, a simple 16-stitch lace panel is all this piece requires to be a soothing, intriguing knit. Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will help you through your first foray into chart reading from 3 to 5 pm Thursdays, April 12 & 26. This garment was The Flying Needles Inaugural Knit-A-Long, and the 50+ people who made this garment ADORE it! This is truly a great accessory to any fashionista s wardrobe! All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class is limited to 6 people. Class Level: Intermediate due to the scope of this project Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit & purl, and have consistent tension What you will learn: Read a lace pattern & chart, basics of lace knitting, increasing and decreasing Materials: 882 yards of DK or Sport Weight yarn, US size 3 needles (or size to accomplish gauge), two stitch markers Pattern: Etched Rio Wrap by Sarah Smuland, $9 on Ravelry or $10 printed HOMEWORK: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch (stockinette stitch knit on knit side & purl on purl side) with your needles & yarn and bring swatch to 1 st class to confirm gauge of 22 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $70 walk-in

29 We want to encourage our beginning knitters! To do so, we ve come up with our Beginner s Series. The Rikke Hat is knit flat and is a worldwide HIT requiring just 1 skein of any DK to light worsted weight yarn. This hat looks stunning in both semi-solid hues and variegated color-ways as the garter stitch design helps prevent pooling! This 2-session class will be led by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held: 1 to 3 pm Fridays, April 13 & April am to 12 pm Tuesdays, May 1 & 15 3 to 5 pm Tuesdays, June 12 & 26 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginning Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl & bind off What you will learn: Flat hat construction Materials: 225 to 250 yds DK or Worsted Weight yarn & size US 4 & 7 needles 16 cables, size US 7 DPNs or US 7 32 circular for magic loop Pattern: Rikke Hat, FREE Ravelry Download or $1 printed HOMEWORK: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch (stockinette stitch knit on knit side & purl on purl side) with your needles & yarn and confirm gauge prior to class Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

30 The Magrathea is a long, narrow, slightly asymmetrical & triangular shawlette that features a squishy garter stitch body and a geometrical lace motif at the edges - just right for spring and early summer! This pattern is completely CHARTS ONLY! Don t let that intimidate you, Yarnista Rosemarie Kammer will walk you through these charts and have you reading a chart like a PRO! This 2-session class will be taught by Yarnista Rosemarie Kammer who will lead you through this wonder in 2 sessions from 1 to 3 pm Thursdays, April 19 & May 3. Materials can be purchased at the shop for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. You can register for this class by stopping by the shop or calling us at (757) Class Level: Advanced Skills required: You must be a confident knitter with several lace items completed. This is NOT an intro to chart reading class. (The Etched Rio is an Intro to Chart Reading class) What you will learn: Heavy chart reading, lace skills Materials: 405 to 437 yards fingering weight yarn (shop sample in 1 skein of Madelinetosh Light), size US 2.5 needles in 24 length or longer Pattern: Magrathea, $5.50 Ravelry download or $6.50 for printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

31 Your needles not FLYING fast enough for you? Do all those Fair Isle COLOR WORK projects call your name? Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will have your needles off & flying with Continental Knitting and the Norwegian Purl. This technique makes seed stitching & knit 1, purl 1 a BREEZE! This 1-session class will be held: 3-5 pm Thursday, April 19 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, May pm Monday, May pm Saturday, June 23 All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by dropping in or calling us at (757) The class is limited to 6. Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: Must be able to knit, purl, and cast on What you will learn: Knit continentally & Norwegian purl Materials: size 8 needle and worsted weight yarn Cost: $30 with 24-hour advance reservation / $40 walk-in

32 WELCOME TO OUR Beginner s Series. Meet the Coffee Cup Cozy the perfect project for a beginning knitter to take their skills to the next level. A perfect design for beginning knitters, this cozy uses almost entirely knits and purls and teaches you how to create BUTTON HOLES without fear! This is also a great knit for bazaars and craft shows and can use up your scraps of washable worsted yarn. This 1-session class will be led by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held: 3 to 5 pm Saturday, April 21 3 to 5 pm Saturday, May 19 1 to 3 pm Friday, June 8 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginning Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl & bind off What you will learn: Consistent tension, moving between knits & purls, button holes Materials: yds washable worsted yarn (sugg d Plymouth Merino Superwash) & size 7 needles, straight or circular, your preference Pattern: Coffee Cup Cozy, $1.99 Ravelry download or $2.99 printed pattern HOMEWORK: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch (stockinette stitch knit on knit side & purl on purl side) with your needles & yarn and bring swatch to 1 st class to confirm gauge Cost: $40 with 24-hour advance reservation / $50 walk-in

33 If you ve heard us talk about Ravelry the most AWESOME website for knitting and crocheting patterns EVER and you have no idea what we re talking about, then this class is for you! THIS IS A BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE CLASS! Bring your own smartphone, iphone, tablet or ipad to get a hands-on tutorial for this website. This 1-session class will introduce you to the basics of your Ravelry profile, adding your projects, your stash AND pictures for all. This 1-session class will be held: 1 to 3 pm Monday, April 23 3 to 5 pm Friday, May 25 1 to 3 pm Tuesday, June 26 You can take as many sessions as you want! Each class is limited to 4 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) This class is taught by our Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson. Class Level: Beginner Skills required: NONE What you will learn: Editing Ravelry profiles Materials: Your own smartphone or tablet! Cost: $40 with 24-hour advance reservation / $50 walk-in Ditch your DPNs and let your needles fly! Learn the magic loop method for knitting socks TOE UP! This 3-session class taught by Yarnista Rosemarie Kammer begins 5 to 7 pm Tuesdays, April 24, May 8 & 22. All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Intermediate (you must be a current & confident knitter) Skills required: You must have completed a sock top-down What you will learn: Knit socks via magic loop and toe up! Materials: Sock yarn & 40 circular needles in your choice of size 0 to 2 most students choose size 2 Pattern: Back to Basics Socks by Deb Barnhill, FREE Knitty.com download Cost: $90 with 24-hour advance reservation / $110 walk-in

34 START NOW AND HAVE A LOVELY CARDI to wear for WINTER!! Top-down, seamless and knit in one piece, the Stillwater is designed by LOVELY Marie Greene, one of the designers arriving for our March 31 st RETREAT! SEE DETAILS HERE! Read about her crazy whim to knit this cardi on a 4-day deadline! If you re looking for a fun project for a quick KAL, this might be the one. Sizes on this pattern range from a bust size of 32 to 52. Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will teach this 4- session class held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 25, May 9 & 23, & June 6. All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Advanced Beginner Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off What you will learn: Importance of gauge, top-down sweater construction without seams, pattern & chart reading, M1L, M1R, using waste yarn to hold stitches, knit sleeves top down on magic loop, picking up stitches for ribbing and binding off in pattern Materials: 720 to 1456 yards worsted weight yarn WOUND, size 4 & 6 circular needles with 12 cable, US 4 with a 40 cable, US 6 with a 32 cable or sizes to get gauge, at least 8 stitch markers, tape measure, gauge guide, tapestry needle for yarn tails, waste yarn for placing work on hold, scissors, a pencil, a highlighter** HOMEWORK: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch (stockinette stitch knit on right side & purl on wrong side) with your needles & yarn and confirm gauge PRIOR to 1 st class (please see us if you need assistance) Pattern: Stillwater by Marie Greene, $7 electronic or $9 in-store purchase Cost: $120 with 24-hour advance reservation / $150 walk-in **Notes for Stillwater: You will be writing on your pattern. Please bring a copy if you don t want to mark your original. Have 1 or 2 skeins of your yarn wound prior to class if it comes in hanks. If you are uncertain of your size or the number of skeins you need, remember that wound yarn cannot be returned. Leave your last 1 or 2 hanks unwound, in case you have over bought.

35 We ve had requests for it, and now it s here: BEGINNING COLOR WORK! This spunky Crosshatch Shawl uses 2 to 3 balls of yarn & you carry 2 colors throughout the project. (We recommend that you take the Continental Knitting prior to this class to assist with color work.) Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will teach this class: 1 to 3 pm Wednesdays, May 2 & 16 1 to 3 pm Mondays, June 4 & am to 12 pm Saturdays, June 23 & July 21 All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by the shop or calling us at (757) Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: Continental knit, knit, purl, cast on, bind off What you will learn: Beginning color work Materials: 1 or 2 balls of Juniper Moon Zooey & 1 ball of Noro Mirai, size 7 circular needles with 40 cable and a tapestry needle for weaving ends Pattern: Crosshatch Shawl by Benjamin Matthews, $5.50 Ravelry download or $6.50 printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

36 This asymmetrical shawl is the PERFECT neckwear for summer! Those yarnovers let everything breathe! Using a laceweight yarn with silk makes this project feel like a cloud! Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will help you through this perfect knit for SPRING: 1 to 3 pm Tuesdays, May 1 & May 15 1 to 3 pm Wednesdays, June 13 & 27 All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class is limited to 6 people. Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit & purl, and have consistent tension What you will learn: Read a chart, how to do lace work, crochet edge, kfb, K3p Materials: 1596 yards lace weight yarn (Juniper Moon Findley or Findley Dappled, Helen s Lace, Madelinetosh Prairie, Malabrigo), US size 7 needles 24 or 32 (or size to accomplish gauge), 4.5mm crochet hook, tapestry needle Pattern: Palm Cove Shawl, $5 Ravelry download $6 printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in an

37 Easy to memorize, rich with lace and texture, and bigger than it looks once it s blocked, the Mother-of- All Shawl is a good basic comfort-knit for triangle shawl aficionados, and a good first shawl project, too! Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will help you through this perfect knit for SPRING: 3 to 5 pm Thursday, May 3 & 1 to 3 pm Thursday May 17 1 to 3 pm Thursdays, June 14 & 28 All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class is limited to 6 people. Class Level: Beginner Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit & purl, and have consistent tension What you will learn: How to start a project with a garter stitch tab, yarn overs, k2tog, ssk Materials: yards of DK or fingering weight yarn, US size 5-8 needles 32, tapestry needle Pattern: Mother of All Shawl, FREE Ravelry download or $1 printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

38 Textured patterns found on traditional fishermen s sweaters adorn this simple and practical stole. The knitting is straightforward, accessible to the adventurous beginner. This 2-session class is from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, May 9 & 23. All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Adventurous beginner Skills required: Knit, purl, cast on & bind off What you will learn: Reading charts, adding texture to your knitting Materials: Either DK 1160 yds, size 6 needles 32 cable or worsted 630 yards worsted yarn & 8 needles 32 cable, highlighter tape, a cable needle & a tapestry needle Pattern: Guernsey Wrap, $8 Ravelry download or $10 printed pattern Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

39 This summer sweater caught our eye and is the perfect way to get your cotton or linen ON! The body of this sweater is knit sideways. Mixed with dropped stitches, this sweater is simply breathtaking! This 4- session class will be led by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21. All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Intermediate Skills required: Knit, purl, cast on & bind off What you will learn: Seaming sleeves, ktbl, ptbl, picking up stitches & knitting, cabling Materials: 992 to 1384 yards of either linen or cotton DK yarn, size US 9 needles 32 cable, cable needle, stitch markers, a tapestry needle Pattern: Forest Weave Sweater, $7 Ravelry download or $8 printed pattern HOMEWORK: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch (stockinette stitch knit on right side & purl on wrong side) with your needles & yarn and confirm gauge PRIOR to 1 st class (please see us if you need assistance). Guage 17 sts x 23 rows = 4 blocked Cost: $120 with 24-hour advance reservation / $150 walk-in

40 If you ve always wanted to make a pair of mittens & were too intimidated by that fiddly thumbhole, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! It s even titled WORLD S SIMPLEST MITTENS, and can be knitted for a child to a very large adult man s hands! This class is taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held multiple times in June to support The Flying Needles Handmade for the Homeless Project. Last year, TFN customers & donors contributed more than 300 handmade hats, scarves, mitts, sweaters & blankets to House of Mercy, which they then handed out as gifts in December. One session of this class will be ½ off the regular class fee to encourage people to knit mittens for this worthy cause! 3 to 5 pm Mondays June 4 & 18 1 to 3 pm Tuesdays, June 12 & 19 ½ OFF This session is HALF OFF our regular pricing to support of Homemade for the Homeless Project. Beginning June 9, we are collecting items for the homeless in preparation for the fall. Everyone who contributes a handmade item will be entered into a GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY. All donations must be turned in by Aug. 15. All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginning Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl & bind off What you will learn: How to knit a pair of mittens including the thumb. Materials: Any weight yarn (suggested Berroco Ultra Wool worsted) Pattern: World s Simplest Mittens, FREE Ravelry download Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $75 walk-in

41 CROCHETING COMING SOON!

42 SPINNING It s been our most requested class: DROP SPINDLE SPINNING!!! Craft Savant Mary Herbert will walk you through using either purchased or your own fiber and spinning it away into your OWN yarn! Sign up early as we are serious about this being the most requested class! This one-session class will be available a variety of times: 1 to 3 pm Saturday, March am to 12 pm Wednesday, March 14 1 to 3 pm Saturday, March 24 Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) Class Level: Beginning Skills required: None What you will learn: Spinning related vocabulary, spin wool on a drop spindle Materials: Drop spindle (available for purchase in-store) & fiber/roving Cost: $45 with 24-hour advance reservation / $55 walk-in