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1 Mother of url YA R N S H O P Winter 2017 Class Schedule Class: Learn-to-Knit Basics Cost: $65 Three Sessions Available Dates/Time: Thursday evenings, Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2 from 6:15-8:15 pm Saturday mornings, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11 from 9:30-11:30 am Friday mornings, Jan. 27, Feb. 3 & 10 from 9:30-11:30 am Duration: each session is 3 classes, each class is 2 hours Skills Learned: In this class you will learn about different yarns and weights, how to do a long-tail cast on, knit, purl, do ribbing and learn to recognize stitches and bind off. You will knit a simple wash cloth and learn all the knitting basics to get you started. Prerequisites: None Included: Needles, 1 skein of yarn, Handi Tool, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Class will have homework Instructor: Heather Harden (Thursday evening & Friday morning classes) & Melly Rubins (Saturday morning classes) Class: Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond Cost: $65 Three Sessions Available Dates/Time: Thursday evenings, Feb. 9, 16 and March 2 from 6:15-8:15 pm Saturday mornings, March 11, 18 & 25 from 9:30-11:30 am Friday mornings, March 3, 10 & 17 from 9:30-11:30 am Duration: 3 classes, each class is 2 hours Skills Learned: Learn to cast-on to circular needles, join in the round, knit in the round on circular and double pointed needles. Using simple lace techniques so you can complete a hat. Prerequisites: Learn-to-Knit Basics or you must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Included: A circular needle, double-pointed needles, 1 skein of yarn, stitch marker, pattern, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Class will have homework Instructor: Heather Harden (Thursday evening & Friday morning classes) & Melly Rubins (Saturday morning classes) Class: Learn-to-Crochet Basics Cost: $35 Dates/Time: Monday evenings, March 6 & 13 from 6:00-8:00 pm Skills Learned: Learn about yarns, hooks, reading stitches, chaining, turning your work, single crochet and double crochet Prerequisites: None Included: Hook, yarn, Mother of Purl project bag Instructor: Susan Pennoyer Class: Learn-to-Crochet Motifs Cost: $35 Dates/Time: Monday evenings, March 20 & 27 from 6:00-8:00 pm Skills Learned: This is a skill building class where you will learn to read charts, change colors, create shapes using new stitches, preparing you to begin a project on your own. Prerequisites: Learn-to-Crochet Basics or you must be competent to independently single and double crochet, chain stitch and turn a row Included: Hook, multiple small balls of yarn in a variety of colors, Mother of Purl project bag Instructor: Susan Pennoyer Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 1

2 Class: Basics of Continental Knitting Cost: $35 Two Sessions Available Dates/Time: Thursday morning, Jan. 19 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Thurday evening, March 2 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: Learn the basics of continental knitting, a technique which involves holding your working yarn in the left hand as opposed to English-style in which you throw the yarn with the right hand. It is commonly considered to be a faster knitting technique. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Included: Yarn to practice this technique, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own single-point or circular needles US size 9 or 10 (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Aldona Shumway Class: Basic Mittens Cost: $45 Dates/Time: Wednesday evenings, Jan. 25 & Feb. 1 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: Learn how to make a basic mitten on double-pointed needles in a worsted weight wool. You ll learn how to increase for a thumb gusset, how to make your thumb and a simple decrease to finish both thumb and the mitt. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, join in the round, knit and purl in the round on double-pointed needles Included: 1 set double-pointed needles, 1 skein yarn, stitch holder, pattern, Mother of Purl project bag Instructor: Robin Oxenhorn Class: Basic Socks Cost: $45 Dates/Time: Saturday morning, Feb. 11 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm Duration: 1 three-hour class Skills Learned: In this class you ll knit one baby sock to learn all the aspects of sock knitting including turning a heel and the Kitchener stitch to close the toe. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off. You MUST have experience knitting in the round on double-pointed needles. Included: Double-pointed needles, yarn, stitch holder, pattern, Mother of Purl project bag Instructor: Robin Oxenhorn Class: Basics of Magic Loop Cost: $35 Dates/Time: Wednesday evening, Jan. 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm Skills Learned: Make an adorable snowman cup cozy using magic loop, a technique that uses one long needle to knit in the round instead of double-pointed needles. Magic loop can be used to make socks, sleeves and hats and is a great skill to have in your toolbox. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, increase, decrease and be familiar with knitting in the round. Included: Yarn and materials to make project, pattern, Magic Loop booklet, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own 32 or longer circular needle US size 4, Handi Tool, stitch markers, tapestry needle (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Heather Harden Class: Basic Cables Cost: $40 Dates/Time: Sunday mornings, Jan. 22 & 29 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Skills Learned: You will learn several cable techniques including ropes, braids and traveling cables by knitting swatches in class. In addition, you will learn to read a cable chart, use a cable needle and how to select appropriate yarn for your cable projects. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Included: Yarn, cable needle, patterns for different cables, scarf and hat, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own needles, size #6 or 7 single-point (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Deb Lawless 2 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com

3 Class: Basic Intarsia Knitting Cost: $35 Dates/Time: Saturday afternoon, Jan. 21 from 1:00-3:00 pm Skills Learned: Learn the basics of intarsia knitting from the designer of dozens of intarsia sweaters. You ll make a flat swatch using the intarsia technique of wrapping the yarn as you work in your design. When you finish the class you should be ready to tackle your own intarsia project. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Included: Three colors of yarn, pattern, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own US size 7 single-point needles, tapestry needle (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Gail Pfeifle, Roo Designs Class: Beginning Brioche Cost: $45 Dates/Time: Saturday mornings, Jan. 21 & 28 from 9:30-11:30 am Skills Learned: Learn the basics of two-color brioche knitting and make a brioche hat or cowl. Brioche knitting creates a double layered fabric that is both warm and visually interesting. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, knit and purl Included: Two colors of yarn, pattern, stitch marker, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own 32 circular needles, US size 5 for knitting your project and US size 8 for casting on your stitches (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Merrilee Ericson Class: My First Shawl: Playing with Color Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Monday mornings, Jan. 23 & Feb. 6 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Skills Learned: Learn to knit a beautiful, yet simple two-color garter-stitch shawl while working with two colors in a striped pattern, as well as an increase technique that creates a nicely shaped shawl. Also, you ll learn a stretchy bind-off especially good for shawl edges. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit and bind-off Included: Pattern, two skeins of yarn, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own 24 or 32 circular US size 8 or 9, Handi Tool, tapestry needle (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Heather Harden Class: Christmas Stocking Cost: $45 Dates/Time: Sunday mornings, Jan. 29 & Feb. 5 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Skills Learned: Knitting this 7 mini-stocking will teach you all you need to make a traditional, full-size Christmas stocking. You will learn how to read a pattern and chart, stranded knitting, how to change colors, duplicate stitch, after-thought heel, knitting an i-cord and finishing a toe with the Kitchener stitch. Start now and you will have time to create heirloom stockings for the entire family. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl, knit in the round on double-pointed needles and bind-off Included: Pattern, yarn, stitch markers, highlighter tape and Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own US size 8 or 9 double-pointed needles, tapestry needle (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Robin Oxenhorn Class: Beginning Lace: Kohi Shawl Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Wednesday evenings, March 1 & 15 from 6:00-8:00 pm Skills Learned: Learn how to do basic lace work while knitting a beautiful, yet simple lace shawl. You will learn how to follow written directions and read a chart for lace, plus yo s, ssk s and k2tog s. Also, you ll learn a stretchy bind-off especially good for shawl edges. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit and bind-off Included: Pattern, yarn, stitch markers, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own needles, 24 or 32 circular US size 7 or 8 needle (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Heather Harden Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 3

4 Class: Finishing Stitches Cost: $25 Dates/Time: Monday evening, Feb. 13 from 6:00-8:00 pm Skills Learned: Learn various techniques to finish your projects. You ll knit 3 swatches made from your stash yarn and bring to class to learn the Kitchener, mattress and whip stitches and a three-needle bind-off. Directions for swatches will be provided upon registration. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast on, knit, purl and bind-off Included: Tapestry needle, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Before class, knit 3 swatches and bring with you to class (see pattern provided), bring your own 24 or 32 circular needles US size 8, Handi Tool (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Heather Harden Class: Knitting Tips & Tricks Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Thursday mornings, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9 & 16 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Duration: 4 classes, each class is 2 hours Description: This series of four classes will address specific topics to help you take your knitting to the next level. One topic will be covered in one 2-hour session. Topics include: Read Your Knitting - Being able to read your knitting is the first step in identifying problems. You ll learn how to differentiate between a knit and purl stitch, the right side from the wrong side of your knitting. recognize twisted or dropped stitches, increase and decrease problems and other common mistakes. Fixing Mistakes - Now that you can recognize your mistakes, let s learn how to fix them. You ll cover picking up dropped and missed stitches, changing a knit to a purl, plus how to use techniques such as tinking to help you correct and avoid mistakes. Cast-On and Bind-Off Techniques - There are a multitude of ways to cast-on and bind-off. What are the differences and when would you use which method? This discussion will show examples and have clear handouts. Picking Up Stitches - Learn the correct way to pick-up stitches both vertically and horizontally. You would use this for putting a button-band on a cardigan sweater or a collar on a pieced sweater. Prerequisites: Basic knitting experience Included: Handi Tool, Additional Info: Bring a notebook and pen to take notes Instructors: Aldona Shumway, Deb Lawless and others Class: Mosaic Colorwork Cowl Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Tuesday evening, Jan. 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: Learn to knit a unique colorwork cowl using the mosaic technique, a simple way to do two-color knitting. We will start the cowl in class and you will finish on your own. You will get a demonstration of the mattress stitch that you will use for sewing your cowl together. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off. Included: Pattern, 4 skeins Noro Silk Garden yarn, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own US size 6 or 7 straight or circular needles (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Patty Bright Class: Mobius Cowl Cost: $35 Date/Time: Saturday morning, Feb. 4 from 9:30-11:30 am Skills Learned: Learn to do a mobius cast-on and knit in the round while creating a beautiful and colorful cowl Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Included: 1 skein Noro Silk Garden yarn, pattern, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own 40 circular US size 9 needles, stitch markers (not incuded, but available for purchase) Instructor: Merrilee Ericson 4 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com

5 Class: Pure Joy Shawl Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Sunday afternoon, March 12 & 26 from 1:00-3:00 pm Skills Learned: Create a beautiful two-color crescent-shaped shawl in this class. With this shawl you will learn how to do a garter tab cast-on, short rows (wrap and turn) in garter stitch, increasing to create the crescent shape, eyelet rows and an elastic bind-off. Discussion of blocking will be included. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit and bind-off. Included: Pattern, yarn, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own 32 or longer circular needle in US size 6 to class (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Heidi Hackney Class: Zeke the Alpaca Cost: $45 Dates/Time: Tuesday evening, Jan. 17 & 31 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: At the end of this class you will have completed an adorable alpaca stuffed animal. Skills you ll learn include pinhole cast-on, increasing, decreasing attaching limbs, clever shaping and construction techniques and whimsy. Come see Zeke and his friends in the shop! Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off and be comfortable knitting in the round on double-pointed needles. Included: Pattern, stuffing, beads for eyes and Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring worsted weight yarn from your stash appropriate for stuffed animal, US size 4 doublepointed needles, crochet hook and tapestry needle (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Aldona Shumway Class: Spring Robin Cost: $45 Dates/Time: Tuesday evenings, March 7 & 14 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: In this class students will complete a life-sized robin which can hang as an ornament or sit on a window sill. Skills include knitting in the round, picking up stitches and short rows. If you ve never tried short rows, this is a great introduction as the results are quickly visible. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off and must be comfortable knitting/purling in the round on double-pointed needles. Included: Yarn, pattern and materials for one robin, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own US size 3 double-pointed needles, tapestry needle to class (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Aldona Shumway Class: Pop! Mini-Blanket Cost: $75 Dates/Time: Sunday mornings, Jan. 22 & Feb. 5 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm Duration: 2 classes, each class is 3 hours Skills Learned: Learn to knit, block, and join squares using the Pop! Blanket pattern. In the first class, we will create one (or more) squares using the pinhole cast-on, knitting in the round, increasing, short rows and suspended bind-off. In the second class, we will continue knitting, answer questions and learn how to block and join squares to make the blanket. Participants should come to the second class with at least four squares completed in order to learn to join the finished squares with crochet. Note: finished blanket measures 25 x 33 but you may make it as large as you d like although this will require purchase of additional yarn. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, experience knitting in the round on double-pointed needles is strongly recommended Included: Yarn, pattern, a Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own US size 8 double-pointed (set of 5) needles (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Aldona Shumway Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 5

6 Class: Design Your Own Cable Scarf Cost: $50 Dates/Time: Sunday mornings, March 19 & 26 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Skills Learned: In this class you will learn to design your own cable scarf by combining various cables into your own unique design. Using a lecture format, we will discuss finding resources for cable patterns, managing repeats, managing cable take-up and making swatches. You ll work at home to create your scarf design using graphs. The second class will focus on refining and troubleshooting your design, casting-on and starting your scarf. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, cable and familiarity with reading cable charts is helpful. This is NOT a class to learn to cable. Included: Cable Left, Cable Right book, graph paper, handouts, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: For the second class you should bring your yarn (details discussed in first class), appropriate size needles, cable needle (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Deb Lawless Class: Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-Up Cost: $85 Dates/Time: Saturday mornings, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 9:30-11:30 am Duration: 4 classes, each class is 2 hours Skills Learned: Learn this method of knitting two socks at once using one needle and Judy Becker s magic cast on. When you re done you re done! Prerequisites: This is for an intermediate knitter who has knit a pair of socks previously. You must be competent to independently cast on, knit and purl. Included: 1 skein sock yarn, needles, pattern, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Class will have homework Instructor: Merrilee Ericson Class: Needle Felted Sheep Ornament Cost: $25 Dates/Time: Saturday morning, March 4 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Skills Learned: Learn the basics of needle felting while creating a two-dimensional design on a felt background. Prerequisites: None Included: Wool roving, felting needles, a foam pad, and other materials to finish your ornament Additional Info: Bring your own small pair of scissors (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Cindy Skidgel Class: Drop Spindle Spinning and Plying Cost: $30 Two Sessions Available - one for kids! Dates/Time: Wednesday morning, Feb. 8 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm *Saturday morning, Feb. 18 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Skills Learned: Learn the basics of using a drop spindle to spin wool roving into a single-ply yarn. In addition you ll learn how to spin your single-plies into a two-ply yarn. *Saturday, Feb. 18 class is for children 11 years and up, adults are also welcome. Prerequisites: None Included: Wool roving, drop spindle, Mother of Purl project bag Instructor: Cathie Peterson Class: Basic Stitching - Valentine s Project Cost: $35 Dates/Time: Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11 from 1:00-3:00 pm Skills Learned: You ll sew 1 of these tempting confections in class and bring the materials home to make the rest. These yummy cakes are easy to make and become an adorable Valentine s Day gift or use them as pin cushions or sweet props for tea parties. Prerequisites: Some hand sewing experience is helpful Included: One Heidi Boyd Whimsy kit Additional Info: Please bring a small pair of scissors (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Heidi Boyd 6 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com

7 Class: Girls Night Out Knitting Series - Various Topics Cost: $10/week Date/Time: Second Friday of the Month - Feb. 10 & March 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm Duration: 1 two-hour talk each session, bring your own knitting Description: The Girls Night Out Knitting Series is a knitting group with a purpose. Come join a group who is interested in getting out, finding some time to knit while also learning some interesting knitting know-how, presented in a relaxed and fun way with lots of Q&A. Feb Learn how to choose the right colors/types of yarn for your pattern. Should you use a solid color or a varigated or a tonal or a gradient - what s the difference? March 10 - Learn how to choose the right fiber for your pattern. How to balance the need for structure vs. softness vs. weight vs. texture. Host: Heather Harden Class: Yoga for Knitters Cost: $10 per class, please pre-register Date/Time: Fourth Sunday of the month, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 26 from 1:00-2:00 pm Duration: 3 classes, each class is 2 hours Skills Learned: This one-hour seated yoga class will focus on postures that will help relieve tired arms, shoulders and hands. Learn different strategies for over-use injury prevention and recovery. Whether you are new or experienced in yoga, modifications will be given to ensure a safe and rewarding class for everyone. Elizabeth has been certified as a yoga instructor for over 12 years and she specializes in injury prevention and recovery. She is in the process of opening her own yoga studio, Celebration Tree Yoga in Durham, Maine. Prerequisites: None Additional Info: Wear loose, comfortable clothing Instructor: Elizabeth Burd, Celebration Tree Yoga Club: Afghan Square-of-the-Month Club Cost: $160 Duration: This is a 12-month project, knitting one afghan square a month, learning a new technique for each square, creating a beautiful handknit afghan. Dates/Time: First class is Jan. 28 from 1:00-3:00 pm, then the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 2:00 pm - Feb. 11, March 11, Apr. 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 Skills Learned: Through the year you ll learn how to read a chart, knit bobbles, do simple decreases, knit cables, do slip-stitch among others. In the end you ll learn how to put it all together with finishing techniques. This is a great way to bring your knitting to the next level and have fun with a great group of knitters. Included: Yarn in your choice of yarn color(s), book with patterns and helpful tips, one mini-class each month to get you started Additional Info: Bring your own 24 circular or single-point US size 10 needles (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Melly Rubins Class: Design Your Own Class Cost: variable Date/Time: You schedule it Duration: Whatever it takes Skills Learned: Gather a group of at least six who are interested in a specific topic what skills would you like to learn, is there a project you d like to make with guidance? Call Mother of Purl at and speak to Aldona or Patty to organize your private class. Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 7

8 DESIGNER CLASS & LECTURE W NE Internationally Acclaimed Knitwear Designer Mary Jane Mucklestone to visit Mother of Purl Yarn Shop February 22 & 23, 2017 Mother of Purl is thrilled to offer a class and lecture by knitwear designer Mary Jane Mucklestone. Please join us for one or both of these exciting events. CLASS ADDED Class: Scandinavian Knitting Cost: $95 class alone with Mary Jane Mucklestone Cost: $105 class & lecture Dates/Time: Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 22 from 2:00-5:00 pm - Sold Out Thursday afternoon, Feb. 23 from 2:00-5:00 pm Duration: 1 three-hour class - 2 separate sessions Skills Learned: Learn how to knit a traditional Scandinavian hat with author and knitwear designer Mary Jane Mucklestone. You ll learn two-color stranded knitting, a Norwegian purl stitch, and two-color garter stitch in the round. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl, and knit in the round on circular and double-pointed needles Included: Storhedder pattern, yarn, stitch markers, marking tape, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Bring your own 16 circular US sizes 5 and 7 and size 7 double-pointed needles (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Mary Jane Mucklestone, Knitwear Designer Lecture: Dates/Time: Duration: Skills Learned: Color Inspiration for Fair Isle Knitting Cost: $15 lecture alone Wednesday evening, Feb. 22 from 6:00-7:00 pm One-hour lecture plus Q&A Ever wonder how Mary Jane Mucklestone comes up with the color combinations she uses in her books and knitting designs? Many were developed just by taking a stroll along the roads and byways of the remote and rugged Shetland Islands. This lecture will be a combination of a Shetland travelogue juxtaposed with swatches directly inspired by the landscape. Images of traditional textiles from the Shetland Museum and other local collections are also included. This lecture will inspire you to see your own daily environment in a different more colorful way! 8 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com

9 DEMONSTRATIONS DEMO: Pom-Pom Making Cost: FREE Date/Time: Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22 from 3:00-4:00 pm Duration: 1 hour demo Skills Learned: You ll see a demonstration on how to make a huge pom-pom using a simple pom-pom maker. Please note that this is just a demonstration and not a hand-on class. Instructor: Heidi Hackney DEMO: Ravelry 101 Cost: FREE Date/Time: Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4 from 1:00-3:00 pm Skills Learned: Learn why Ravelry is such a valuable tool, You ll get acquainted with the website; learn how to set up an account; navigate around the site to find patterns, stash yarns, friends/designers; and join groups that will support you. Finally, you ll see how to add your own projects to provide feedback to other knitters. Prerequisites: Experience working on your own computer or tablet, must have an address Instructor: Heidi Hackney DEMO: Drum Carder Demo Cost: FREE Dates/Time: Saturday, Feb. 25 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm Duration: 1 hour demo Skills Learned: See how a drum carder works as Cathie cards some of her own wool, angora and alpaca as well as how she blends different fibers and colors to make one-of-a-kind batts which can be used for spinning and felting. Cathie will have some of her own custom-blended batts for sale. Instructor: Cathie Peterson KNITTING HELP Weekly Problem Solving Session at Mother of Purl Having trouble with a project? Dropped a stitch? Lost where you are in your pattern? Finished your sweater and don t know how to put it together? Haven t touched your project in months or years and can t fathom how to start up again? We re here to help! Group Drop-In Sessions will be on Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm and cost $15.00 per 2-hour group sessions, or you can purchase a 4-session punch card for $ Come on in and get your project moving forward again. Individual Appointments for more focused, one-on-one sessions can be made with any of our employees. Sessions cost $20 per hour and can be made by calling or ing us at the shop. Reach us at Mother of Purl at or motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com. Weekly Sit-and-Knit Sessions at Mother of Purl: Tuesday - 10:00 am-12:00 pm Thursday - 5:00-8:00 pm OUR KNITTING COMMUNITY Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 9

10 Welcome to the Mother of Purl Yarn Shop We are very excited to offer over 30 classes this winter session. Our new location has a dedicated classroom space which allows us to give you many new and dynamic classes and instructors as well as some of our most popular ones. We want to help you learn new techniques, conquer a new project, learn to fix some problems, and continue to learn and grow as a knitter. Please join in the fun! A quick view of the Mother of Purl Our new register A cozy book area A new wall for kits Brighter inside Breakwater Pullover New samples More room to move around Same customer service To Register - Call ( ), (motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com) or stop by the shop to register for any of our classes. Payment must be made when registering and can be done by credit card, cash or check. Class sizes are limited. Contact us with any questions or visit www. motherofpurlyarn.com. 10 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com

11 Winter 2017 Class Calendar January: 18 (Wednesday) - Basics of Magic Loop, 6:00-8:00 pm, 1 of 1 class 19 (Thursday) - Basics of Continental Knitting, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 1 of 1 class 19 (Thursday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 6:15-8:15 pm, 1 of 3 classes 21 (Saturday) - Beginning Brioche, 9:30-11:30 pm, 1 of 2 classes 21 (Saturday) - Basic Intarsia, 1:00-3:00 pm, 1 of 1 class 22 (Sunday) - Basic Cables, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes 22 (Sunday) - Pop! Mini Blanket, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 1 of 2 classes 22 (Sunday) - Yoga for Knitters, 1:00-2:00 pm, once a month 22 (Sunday) - Pom-Pom Making Demonstration, 3:00-4:00, FREE DEMO 25 (Wednesday) - Basic Mittens, 5:30-7:30 pm, 1 of 2 classes 26 (Thursday) - Knitting Tips and Tricks, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 1 of 4 classes 26 (Thursday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 6:15-8:15 pm, 2 of 3 classes 27 (Friday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 9:30-11:30 am, 1 of 3 classes 28 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 9:30-11:30 am, 1 of 3 classes 28 (Saturday) - Beginning Brioche, 9:30-11:30 pm, 2 of 2 classes 28 (Saturday) - Afghan Square-of-the-Month Club, 1:00-3:00 pm, 1 of (Sunday) - Basic Cables, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes 29 (Sunday) - Christmas Stocking, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes 31 (Tuesday) - Mosaic Colorwork Cowl, 5:30-7:30 pm, 1 of 1 class - moved for snow day on 1/24 February: 1 (Wednesday) - Basic Mittens, 5:30-7:30 pm, 2 of 2 classes 2 (Thursday) - Knitting Tips and Tricks, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 2 of 4 classes 2 (Thursday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 6:15-8:15 pm, 3 of 3 classes 3 (Friday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 9:30-11:30 am, 2 of 3 classes 4 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 9:30-11:30 am, 2 of 3 classes 4 (Saturday) - Mobius Cowl, 9:30-11:30 am, 1 of 1 classes 4 (Saturday) - Ravelry 101, 1:00-2:00 pm, FREE DEMO 5 (Sunday) - Christmas Stocking, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes 5 (Sunday) - Pop! Mini Blanket, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 2 of 2 classes 8 (Wednesday) - Drop Spindle Spinning and Plying, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 1 of 1 classes 8 (Wednesday) - Beginning Brioche, 5:30-7:30 pm, 1 of 2 classes 9 (Thursday) - Knitting Tips and Tricks, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 3 of 4 classes 9 (Thursday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond, 6:15-8:15 pm, 1 of 3 classes 10 (Friday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 9:30-11:30 am, 3 of 3 classes 10 (Friday) - Girls Night Out Knitting Series, 6:00-8:00 pm, once a month 11 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 9:30-11:30 am, 3 of 3 classes 11 (Saturday) - Basic Socks, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 1 of 1 class 11 (Saturday) - Basic Stitching, 1:00-3:00 pm, 1 of 1 class 11 (Saturday) - Afghan Square-of-the-Month Club, 1:00-2:00 pm, 2 of (Monday) - Finishing Stitches, 6:00-8:00 pm, 1 of 1 classes 15 (Wednesday) - Beginning Brioche, 5:30-7:30 pm, 2 of 2 classes 16 (Thursday) - Knitting Tips and Tricks, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 4 of 4 classes 16 (Thursday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond, 6:15-8:15 pm, 2 of 3 classes Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 11

12 Feb. cont: 18 (Saturday) - Drop Spindle Spinning and Plying for Kids, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 1 of 1 classes 22 (Wednesday) - Scandinavian Knitting with Mary Jane Muckleston, 2:00-5:00 pm, 1 of 1 classes 22 (Wednesday) - Lecture by Mary Jane Mucklestone, Color Inspiration for Fair Isle, 6:00-7:00 pm 23 (Thursday) - Scandinavian Knitting with Mary Jane Muckleston, 2:00-5:00 pm, 1 of 1 classes 25 (Saturday) - Drum Carder Demo, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, FREE DEMO 26 (Sunday) - Yoga for Knitters, 1:00-2:00 pm, once a month March: 1 (Wednesday) - Beginning Lace: Kohi Shawl, 6:00-8:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes 2 (Thursday) - Basics of Continental Knitting, 5:30 am-7:30 pm, 1 of 1 class 2 (Thursday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond, 6:15-8:15 pm, 3 of 3 classes 3 (Friday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond, 9:30-11:30 am, 1 of 3 classes 4 (Saturday) - Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-up, 9:30-11:30 am, 1 of 4 classes 4 (Saturday) - Needle Felted Sheep Ornament, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 1 of 1 class 6 (Monday) - Learn-to-Crochet Basics, 6:00-8:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes 7 (Tuesday) - Spring Robin, 5:30-7:30 pm, 1 of 2 classes 8 (Wednesday) - Mosaic Colorwork Cowl, 5:30-7:30 pm, 1 of 1 class 8 (Wednesday) - My First Shawl: Playing with Color, 6:00-8:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes - Moved, note error on 10 (Friday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond, 9:30-11:30 am, 2 of 3 classes 10 (Friday) - Girls Night Out Knitting Series, 6:00-8:00 pm, once a month 11 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond, 9:30-11:30 am, 1 of 3 classes 11 (Saturday) - Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-up, 9:30-11:30 am, 2 of 4 classes 11 (Saturday) - Afghan Square-of-the-Month Club, 1:00-2:00 pm, 3 of (Sunday) - Pure Joy Shawl, 1:00-3:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes 13 (Monday) - Learn-to-Crochet Basics, 6:00-8:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes 14 (Tuesday) - Spring Robin, 5:30-7:30 pm, 2 of 2 classes 15 (Wednesday) - Beginning Lace: Kohi Shawl, 6:00-8:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes 17 (Friday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond, 9:30-11:30 am, 3 of 3 classes 18 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond, 9:30-11:30 am, 2 of 3 classes 18 (Saturday) - Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-up, 9:30-11:30 am, 3 of 4 classes 19 (Sunday) - Design Your Own Cable Scarf, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes 20 (Monday) - Learn-to-Crochet Motifs, 6:00-8:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes 22 (Wednesday) - My First Shawl: Playing with Color, 6:00-8:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes - Moved, note error on 25 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond, 9:30-11:30 am, 3 of 3 classes 25 (Saturday) - Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-up, 9:30-11:30 am, 4 of 4 classes 26 (Sunday) - Design Your Own Cable Scarf, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes 26 (Sunday) - Pure Joy Shawl, 1:00-3:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes 26 (Sunday) - Yoga for Knitters, 1:00-2:00 pm, once a month 27 (Monday) - Learn-to-Crochet Motifs, 6:00-8:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes To Register - Call ( ), (motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com) or stop by the shop to register for any of our classes. Payment must be made when registering and can be done by credit card, cash or check. Class sizes are limited. Contact us with any questions or visit www. motherofpurlyarn.com. 12 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com