Fall 2017 Class Schedule KNITTING BASICS AND SKILL BUILDING Class: Learn-to-Knit Basics Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Thurs. evenings, Sept. 14, 21 & 28 from 6:15-8:15 pm (Heather Harden) Friday mornings, Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13 from 9:30-11:30 am (Heather Harden) Saturday mornings, Sept. 16, 23 & 30 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm (Aldona & Carrie*) Duration: 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, yarn, handouts Additional Info: Class will have homework Instructors: Heather Harden, Aldona Shumway & Carrie Cabot Sterrer *Aldona & Carrie will share the teaching of the Saturday morning class Class: Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Thurs. evenings, Oct. 5, 12 & 19 from 6:15-8:15 pm (Heather Harden) Friday mornings, Oct. 20, 27 & Nov. 3 from 9:30-11:30 am (Heather Harden) Saturday mornings, Oct. 14, 21 & 28 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm (Melly Rubins) Duration: 3 classes, each class is 2 hours Skills Learned: Learn to cast onto circular needles, join and knit in the round on circular double-point needles. You will also learn two methods of decreasing. Prerequisites: Learn-to-Knit Basics or you must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Included: A circular needle, double-point needles, 1 skein of yarn, stitch marker, pattern Additional Info: Class will have homework Instructor: Heather Harden & Melly Rubins Class: Basic Socks Cost: $45 Dates/Time: Monday evenings, Sept. 25 & Oct. 2 from 5:30-7:30 pm 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 Instructor: Robin Oxenhorn Class: Basic Mittens Cost: $55 Dates/Time: Monday evenings, Oct. 23 & 30 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: Learn how to make a basic mitten on double-pointed needles in a worsted weight wool. We ll teach you how to increase for a thumb gusset, how to make your thumb and a simple decrease to finish both thumb and the mitt. Think warm and cozy! Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, join in the round, knit and purl, knitting in the round on double-pointed needles. Included: Double-point needles, yarn, stitch holder, pattern Instructor: Robin Oxenhorn
Class: Basics of Magic Loop Cost: $35 Dates/Time: Wed. morning, Sept. 20 from 9:30-11:30 am Wed. evening, Oct. 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm Sat. morning, Nov. 4 from 9:30-11:30 am 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 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: Basics: Finishing Stitches Cost: $25 Dates/Time: Wed. morning, Oct. 4 from 9:30-11:30 am Wed. evening, Oct. 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 9:30-11:30 am 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 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: Basics of Continental Knitting Cost: $35 Dates/Time: Monday evening, Oct. 23 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 Additional Info: Bring your own single-point or circular needles US size 9 or10 (not included but available for purchase) Class: Knitting Tips & Tricks: Reading Your Knitting Cost: $25 Dates/Time: Thursday morning, Sept. 28 from 9:30-11:30 am Description: This simple hands-on class can change your knitting life really! Learn to recognize all your stitches and when something isn t quite right and recognize where you left off in a pattern and recognize mistakes so you can fix them! This class is for all levels. Prerequisites: MUST be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Additional Info: There will be homework prior to class, directions will be sent upon registration Instructors: Aldona Shumway 2 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com
Class: Knitting Tips & Tricks: Troubleshooting Cost: $25 Dates/Time: Thursday morning, Oct. 5 from 9:30-11:30 am Description: Does your heart sink when you accidentally pull stitches off of your knitting needle? In this class, you will learn to put those stitches back on the needle correctly as well as recognize and fix small errors such as twisted and dropped stitches. You will also learn how to undo (a.k.a. tink ) your knitting in order to make a correction. Prerequisites: MUST be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Additional Info: Bring your own Handi-Tool (not included but available for purchase) There will be homework prior to class, directions will be sent upon registration. Instructors: Aldona Shumway Class: Knitting Tips & Tricks: Fixing Big Mistakes Cost: $25 Dates/Time: Thursday morning, Oct. 12 from 9:30-11:30 am Skills Learned: Have you ever found a mistake several rows down on a project and debated whether to fix or ignore it? If your primary repair strategy is to rip out your knitting, this class may be for you! You will learn to work your way down to a single incorrect stitch, fix it, then work back up to your current row. You will then pull out, repair, and re-knit a group of stitches while leaving the rest of your project intact. Not all mistakes can be fixed in this way but since so many can, it s a technique well worth learning. Prerequisites: MUST be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Included: Crochet hook Additional Info: Bring US size 5 or 6 double-point needles, homework will be sent upon registration CROCHETING BASICS AND PROJECTS Class: Learn-to-Crochet Basics Cost: $50 Dates/Time: Tues./Thurs. mornings, Oct. 3 & 5 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm - Merrilee Ericson Tues./Thurs. evenings, Oct. 3 & 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm - Susan Pennoyer Sunday mornings, Oct. 15 & 22 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm - Mae Lambert Skills Learned: Learn about yarns, hooks, reading stitches, chaining, turning your work, single crochet and double crochet. Prerequisites: None Included: Hook, yarn, handouts Instructors: Merrilee Ericson, Susan Pennoyer & Mae Lambert Class: Crochet Edging for Knitters Cost: $35 Dates/Time: Thursday evening, Nov. 16 from 6:00-8:00 pm Duration: 1 class, 2 hours long Skills Learned: Sometimes, the edge of your knitting needs a little something--either a pop of color or some barely-there reinforcement. Crochet edging can be just the answer! In this class, you will learn three different edges: single crochet, scallop, and a novelty stitch for fun. You will knit swatches at home then crochet edges on them in class. Prerequisites: Some crochet helpful but not mandatory Included: Crochet hook size G, locking stitch markers Additional Info: There will be homework prior to class, directions will be sent upon registration. Bring worsted weight yarn for edging. Yarn requirements and colors will be explained in homework. Instructor: Mae Lambert Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 3
W NE Class: Happy Hexagons Stroller Blanket Cost: $100 Dates/Time: Sunday mornings, Nov. 12 & 26 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Skills Learned: This crocheted 32 stroller blanket is a modern twist on the granny square. In this class you ll learn how to read a pattern, do a magic-loop cast-on, crochet and join hexagons, do a finished border and block the final project. This can be a great stash-buster project. Prerequisites: Learn-to-Crochet Basics class or equivilent Included: Yarn to make the stroller blanket, pattern, one blocking mat Additional Info: Please bring size H crochet hook, small scissors, locking stitch markers & tapestry needle (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Mae Lambert KNITTING TECHNIQUES AND PROJECTS Class: Dates/Time: Duration: Skills Learned: Prerequisites: Included: Additional Info: Instructor: Beginning Brioche Cost: $55 Tuesday mornings, Sept. 19 & 26 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm 2 classes, each class is 2 hours 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. Must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, knit and purl Two colors of yarn, pattern, stitch marker Bring your own 16 circular needles, US size 5 for knitting your project and US size 8 for casting on your stitches and US 5 double-point needles, stitch markers (not included, but available for purchase) Merrilee Ericson W NE Class: Advanced Brioche Hat Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Saturday mornings, Oct. 14 & 21 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Skills Learned: Frost on Leaves, a wonderful brioche hat, allows the maker to expand and challenge their brioche skills, learn a new cast-on, learn several increase and decrease stitches, and practice using magic loops and life lines. Prerequisites: Must have taken Beginning Brioche or equivilent and must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, knit and purl Additional Info: Bring 16 to 20 circular with 3.5 tips and double-point US size 5 needles (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Merrilee Ericson W NE Class: Advanced Brioche Scarf Cost: $80 Dates/Time: Thurs. evenings, Oct. 26 & Nov. 2 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: The Hosta brioche scarf is beautiful brioche project that allows the maker to expand and challenge their brioche skills, learn several increase and decrease stitches as well as practice using life lines and brioche charts. Prerequisites: Must have taken Beginning Brioche or equivilent and must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, knit and purl Additional Info: Bring 16 or 24 circular US size 6, a size D or F crochet hook or Handi-Tool (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Merrilee Ericson 4 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com
Class: Baby Cardigan Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Tuesday mornings, Oct. 17, 31 & Nov. 14 from 9:30-11:30 am Duration: 3 classes, each class is 2 hours Skills Learned: While making this little cardigan, you will learn many traditional knitting skills such as knitting the mock cable stitch, picking up and knitting a button band, blocking and sewing seams. A tried-and-true classic that yields adorable results. This is a great class if you re looking to move beyond knitting just hats and scarves. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, knit, purl, do ribbing and bind-off Additional Info: Bring US size 4 & 6 straight or circular needles, 3 stitch holders, tapestry needle (not included but available for purchase) Six buttons will be needed and you may select and purchase them when needed. Instructor: Robin Oxenhorn Class: Emboldened by Color Cost: $40 Dates/Time: Monday evening, Oct. 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: Would you like to get more color into your knitting, but are unsure about what colors go together? Did you try some colorwork only to be disappointed by the results? If so, you should take this exciting color theory class! You will learn color families, an artillery of color vocabulary and how to use it in your knits. Activities will include color matching yarns to an inspirational image, knitting small swatches with new combinations, and working with paper to study color. Rosie Allard is an instructor in the Fashion Department at MECA. Her textile designs have been seen in the collections of Angela Adams among others. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Included: Yarn for making color swatches Additional Info: Bring US size 10 needles (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Rosie Allard, Instructor, Fashion Design, Maine College of Art Class: Colorwork Two-Ways - Hat Cost: $65 Dates/Time: Thursday morning, Nov. 2 & 9 from 9:30-11:30 am Skills Learned: In this class, you will knit a gorgeous two-color hat using two different colorwork techniques: slipped stitches (a.k.a. mosaic) and stranded (a.k.a. fair isle). Prerequisites: For intermediate knitters; MUST be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl, ssk, k2tog, bind-off, and knit a hat in the round Additional Info: Bring 16 US size 6 & 7 needles and US 7 double-point needles (not included but available for purchase) Class: Team Spirit Hat Cost: $50 Dates/Time: Monday evenings, Sept. 25 & Oct. 2 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: Go Clippers! Go Falcons! Go Dragons! Go Rangers! Go Yachtsmen! Go Bruins! Go Pats! Would you like to knit a unique hat for a fan in your life? By selecting from a menu of options, you will turn a basic pattern into a hat that shouts Go Team! In this class, you will learn about ribbing for the bottom of your hat, decreases for the crown, duplicate stitch, and the jogless method for knitting stripes in the round. Prerequisites: Must have knit a hat in the round and must be competent to independently do a long-tail cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Additional Info: Bring your own 16 circular US size 6 & 7 and US size 7 double-point needles, tapestry needle (not included but available for purchase) Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 5
Class: Custom Fit - Measuring & Choosing a Pattern Cost: $40 Dates/Time: Wed. evenings, Sept. 27 & Oct. 4 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: Amy Herzog s Custom Fit Program allows you to choose any of her patterns, and any yarn, combined with your measurements to generate a pattern specifically for you. In this class you will learn how to use the Custom Fit Program to create sweaters that fit perfectly. You will leave with a detailed set of your own personal measurements and the skills to make a high-quality swatch to determine your unique gauge, a must for accurate sizing. Then the Custom Fit system will do all the math for you and generate a personalized sweater pattern based on your measurements and gauge. You get to choose a pattern design you like and any weight yarn you want! Note: Yarn is not included in the class price. Using your personalized sweater pattern, you will make the sweater on your own. Prerequisites: Must have knit a sweater and be competent to independently do long-tail cast-on, knit & purl Included: A complete custom pattern personalized for your measurements and gauge. Additional Info: Yarn and needles are not included. You will choose and purchase the yarn for a sweater during the first class meeting so that you can knit your gauge swatch. Sweater will be knit on your own. Instructor: Sue Pearson Class: Silverleaf Shawl Cost: $80 Dates/Time: Sunday mornings, Sept. 17 & Oct. 15 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Skills Learned: Have you been longing to knit lace? In this class you will learn the basic stitches of the lace toolbox as well as how to read a chart and how to block your finished piece. In the end, you will have a gorgeous shawl made from a beautiful 100% extra fine, hand-painted merino wool. Prerequisites: MUST be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off Additional Info: Bring your own 24 or longer circular US size 6 (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Melly Rubins Class: Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-Up Cost: $85 Dates/Time: Wednesday mornings, Oct. 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm 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. This is a great way to create two socks that are the same and avoid the one-sock knitting problem. When you knit two-at-a-time, 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 Additional Info: Class will have homework Instructor: Merrilee Ericson HOLIDAY PROJECTS Class: Tiny Santa or Gnome Cost: $28 Dates/Time: Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2 from 1:00-3:00 pm Skills Learned: At the end of this 2-hour class students will have completed an adorable figure in worsted weight yarn! Skills you ll learn include making an i-cord, clever shaping and construction techniques, and whimsey. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and bind off and be comfortable knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, materials to make a worsted weight version of the character Additional Info: Bring your own US 5 double-pointed needles, tapestry needle (not included but available for purchase) 6 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com
Class: Mini-Christmas Stocking Cost: $45 Dates/Time: Monday evenings, Nov. 13 & 20 from 5:30-7:30 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 Additional Info: Bring your own US 8 or 9 double-pointed needles, tapestry needle (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Robin Oxenhorn Class: Tiny Snowman Cost: $28 Dates/Time: Saturday morning, Dec. 9 from 9:30-11:30 am Skills Learned: By the end of class, you will have made your own tiny snowman (about 2 tall) that will never melt! You ll knit in the round on double-pointed needles so there is no seaming required. You will also learn the basic embroidery skills to make his eyes and arms. This project makes a great ornament or stocking stuffer! Although yarn is included, you are welcome to bring a small amount of a special yarn to make the snowman s scarf. Prerequisites: MUST be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and knit in the round on DPN s Additional Info: Bring your own US size 5 double-point needles (not included but available for purchase) Instructor: Melly Rubins Class: Dove Ornament Cost: $30 Dates/Time: Saturday morning, Dec. 2 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm Duration: 1 three-hour class Skills Learned: This lovely dove is knit in the round on double-point needles. You will learn short-rows, picking-up stitches and a special bind-off technique, as well as how to make the wings and attach them to your dove. This makes a lovely Christmas keepsake. Prerequisites: MUST be competent to independently cast-on, knit, purl and knit in the round on DPN s Additional Info: Bring your own US size 3 & 6 double-point needles (not included but available for purchase) Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 7
THIRTEEN EASY CHRISTMAS PROJECTS It seems early, but soon the countdown to Christmas will begin. Have no fear, we re here to help with our Knit Down to Christmas! Mother of Purl will send out a weekly project idea by email featuring a simple one or two-skein project each week for the 13 weeks leading up to Christmas to get you ready with all your handmade holiday presents. The focus is simple, quick and a good value with a FREE pattern. Let us help make the decisions, so you can just knit! Here s how it works: Every week from mid-september to early December we will feature a pattern (that will be free with yarn purchase) and one or two selected yarns for that project. You ll receive a quick email on Friday announcing that week s project. We ll have a sample and suggested yarns on display to make it easy to decide. It ll be a quick and easy way for you to make your handmade gifts for the holidays. Skill level for the projects will vary, but most are appropriate for beginners or advanced beginners. Watch for emails announcing our holiday projects so you can get a jump on all those handmade gifts. Call the shop if you have any questions. Not on our email list? - email us at motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com to be added. TIME KNITTING HELP Weekly Problem Solving Session at Mother of Purl - 2 sessions now! 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 - 2 Sessions Now Available Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm Thursdays 3:00-5:00 pm Sessions cost $15.00 for each 2-hour group sessions, or you can purchase a 4-session punch card for $55.00 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 emailing us at the shop. Reach us at Mother of Purl at 207-869-5280 or motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com. OUR KNITTING COMMUNITY Weekly Sit-and-Knit Sessions at Mother of Purl - FREE and open to anyone! Tuesday - 10:00 am-12:00 pm Thursday - 5:00-8:00 pm 8 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com