KNITTING AND CROCHETING Class: Learn-to-Knit Basics Cost: $75 Dates/Time: Saturdays, January 23, 30, Feb. 13, 20 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Duration: 4 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. These are all the knitting basics to get you started. Included: Needles, 1 skein of yarn, Mother of Purl project bag, handouts Instructor: Melly Rubins Class: Learn-to-Crochet Basics Cost: $40 Dates/Time: Tuesdays, January 26 & February 2 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: Learn about yarns, chaining, single and double crochet, turning a row Included: Hook, 1 skein of yarn, Mother of Purl project bag, handouts Evening Class Mother of url YA R N S H O P Winter 2016 Class Schedule Class: Learn-to-Knit Basics and Beyond Cost: $60 Dates/Time: Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Duration: 3 classes, each class is 2 hours Skills Learned: Learn to cast onto circular needles, join in the round, knit in the round on circular and double pointed needles, simple lace techniques, complete a hat Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast on, knit, purl and bind off Included: A circular needle, double pointed needles, 1 skein of yarn, project bag, stitch marker, pattern, handouts Instructor: Melly Rubins Class: Learn-to-Crochet Motifs Cost: $40 Dates/Time: Saturdays, February 6 & 13 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Skills Learned: An introduction to charts, crochet a granny square and other motifs Prerequisites: 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, project bag, handouts Class: Basic Cables - Two Sessions Available! Cost: $40 Dates/Time: Sundays, February 7 & 14 from 1:00-3:00 pm or Sundays, March 6 & 13 from 1:00-3:00 pm Skills Learned: You will learn several cable techniques. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast on, knit, purl and bind off Included: Yarn to knit swatches, cable needle, patterns for different cable techniques, Mother of Purl project bag, informational handouts Additional Info: Bring your own needles, size #6 or 7 (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Deb Lawless Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 1
Class: Basic Socks Cost: $60 Dates/Time: Sundays, January 31, February 7, 14 from 2:00-4:00 pm Duration: 3 classes, each class is 2 hours Skills Learned: Learn to build a stretchy cuff, make and turn the heel and how to do the Kitchener stitch to close the toe. Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast on, knit and purl, experience knitting in the round on double pointed needles is strongly recommended. Included: Double-point needles, 1 skein yarn, stitch holder, pattern, Mother of Purl project bag, handouts Class: Basic Mittens Cost: $45 Dates/Time: Fridays, February 5 & 12 from 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Learned: Mittens are easy to knit when you have simple directions! 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: One set double-point needles, 1 skein yarn, stitch holder, pattern, Mother of Purl project bag, informational handouts Evening Class Class: Mobius Cast-On Cost: $30 Date/Time: Saturday, February 20 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Duration: 1 class, 2 hours in length Skills Learned: Learn to do a mobius cast-on and knit in the round Prerequisites: Must be competent to independently cast on, knit and purl Included: 1 skein Noro Silk Garden yarn, pattern, project bag, handouts Additional Info: Bring your own needles or purchase before class Needles: 40 IC cord and 3.5 size 9 tips (not incuded, but available for purchase) Class: Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-Up Cost: $75 Dates/Time: Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 10:30 am-12:30 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. 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, project bag, handouts, day-of-class coupon Class: Afghan Square-of-the-Month Club Cost: $160 Duration: This is a 12-month project which began October 2015, knitting 1 afghan square a month. New members are welcome and will start on square #5 at the February 13th class. You can make up the first 4 squares and Melly will gladly help you. Dates/Time: Second Saturday of each month starting February 13, 2:00-3:00 pm 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. Included: Yarn in your choice of yarn color(s), book with patterns and helpful tips, one mini-class each month to get you started, a Mother of Purl project bag Needles: 24 circular #10 (not included, but available for purchase) Instructor: Melly Rubins 2 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com
Class: Pop! Mini-Blanket Cost: $75 Dates/Time: Saturdays, January 30 & March 12 from 1:00-4:00 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 and purl, experience knitting in the round on double-pointed needles is strongly recommended. Included: Yarn, Pop! Blanket pattern, a Mother of Purl project bag Needles: Size 8 double-pointed, set of 5 (not included, but available for purchase) Additional Info: Bring your own needles or purchase before class. Instructor: Aldona Shumway NEEDLE FELTING Class: Beginning Needle Felting Cost: $50 Date/Time: Friday evening, January 29 from 6:00-8:00 pm Skills Learned: Learn basic needle-felting skills and create an adorable sheep. Included: A kit to make a needle felted sheep including wool roving and 2 needles, felting mat, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Extra felting needles will be available for purchase Instructor: Kelly Corbett, Romney Ridge Farm Evening Class Class: Intermediate Needle Felting Cost: $50 Date/Time: Saturday February 13 from 2:00-4:00 pm Skills Learned: Improve your needle felting skills and make this cute rabbit in time for Easter! Prerequisites: Must have some experience needle felting Included: A kit to make a needle felted rabbit including wool roving and 2 needles, felting mat, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Extra felting needles will be available for purchase Instructor: Kelly Corbett, Romney Ridge Farm Workshop: Needle Felt Your Own Dog Workshop Cost: $120 Date/Time: Saturday, March 19 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm Duration: 1 all-day workshop Skills Learned: Create a one-of-a-kind needle felted version of your own dog in this 6-hour workshop. Prerequisites: Must have some needle felting experience in order to keep up with this class. Included: Materials to create a life-like version of your dog including wool roving and 2 needles, felting mat, Mother of Purl project bag Additional Info: Extra felting needles will be available for purchase Instructor: Kelly Corbett, Romney Ridge Farm Important: Participants in this class must send in a photo of their dog at least 2 weeks in advance of the class - by March 5th Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 3
NEEDLEWORK Class: Beginning Needlepoint Cost: $35 Date/Time: Sunday, March 6 from 1:00-3:00 pm Skills Learned: This is a practicum to learn basic needlepoint stitches following a chart. We will learn about materials commonly used, how to do the tent stitch, the basketweave stitch and how to read a chart. Included: Canvas, chart, threads, needle, Mother of Purl project bag, informational handouts Class: Embroidery Basics Cost: $35 Date/Time: Sunday, April 10 from 1:00-3:00 pm Skills Learned: This is a practicum to learn basic embroidery stitches by creating a small sampler. Learn embroidery techniques including stem stitch, running stitch, chain stitch, bouillon stitch, French knots and satin stitch Prerequisites: None Included: Fabric swatch with decorative motif, threads, needle, hoop, Mother of Purl project bag, handouts DEMONSTRATIONS Demo: Blocking Demo Free Date/Time: Sunday, January 24 from 2:00-3:00 pm Description: Learn how to block a knitted piece using blocking wires. You ll see why this step is so important to do and how it affects your finished product. Demonstrator: Deb Lawless Demo: Wet Felting Demo with the Wonder Washer Free Date/Time: Saturday, February 6th, 2:00-4:00 pm Description: A demonstration of basic wet-felting techniques showing how different wools felt (some wools just wet-felt better than others)! We will also talk about how to gauge your shrinkage, block your project once it has been felted and other tips. Demonstrator: Susan Pennoyer Demo: Magic Loop Demo Free Dates/Time: Saturday, February 6, 1:00-2:00 pm Saturday, March 12th 10:30-11:30 am Description: Using one long circular needle, you ll see how to do a complete project on one needle, as well as doing two mitts at the same time using one needle. Say goodbye to those double points! Demonstrator: Merrilee Ericson Demo: Finishing Demo Free Date/Time: Sunday March 20 from 2:00-3:00 pm Description: Learn how to piece together a project. You ll see various ways to do seams and edges and how it makes your finished product look the way you want it to. Demonstrator: Deb Lawless 4 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com
KNITTING HELP Knitting with ME - Weekly Problem Solving Session with Merrilee Ericson Merrilee is an accomplished and creative knitter as well as a patient teacher who will be happy to help you with your knitting challenges. Group Drop-In Sessions will be on Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Group Drop-In Sessions and will cost $15.00 per 2-hour group sessions, or you can purchase a 4-session punch card for $55.00. Individual Appointments may be made on Thursdays for longer or more focused one-on-one sessions. Merrilee will be available by appointment only on Thursdays during store hours, 10:00 am-8:00 pm. Contact Merrilee directly at me.merrilee@icloud.com or call Mother of Purl at 207-869-5280. OUR KNITTING COMMUNITY Weekly Sit-and-Knit Sessions at Mother of Purl: Tuesday - 10:00 am-12:00 pm Thursday - 5:00-8:00 pm Upcoming Events: Spa, Knit and Spin - February 26-28, 2016 in Freeport, Maine - This is an annual fiber event sponsored by the New England Textile Arts Network. For more information contact NETA through their Ravelry Group (go to Ravelry.com, click groups and search for NETA). Hope to see you there! We d love to hear from you: If there s a class you d like to take that we don t offer, a yarn you d like us to carry or any other ideas you d like to share, please email us at motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com and we look forward to hearing from you! Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com 5
Winter 2016 Class Calendar January 23 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 1 of 4 classes 24 (Sunday) - Blocking Demonstration, 2:00-3:00 pm, free demonstration 26 (Tuesday) - Learn-to-Crochet Basics, 5:30-7:30 pm - 1 of 2 classes - Evening Class 29 (Friday) - Beginning Needle Felting (Sheep), 6:00-8:00 pm - Evening Class - 30 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 10:30 am-12:30 pm - 2 of 4 classes 30 (Saturday) - Pop! Mini Blanket, 1:00-4:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes - 31 (Sunday) - Basic Socks, 2:00-4:00 pm, 1 of 3 classes February 2 (Tuesday) - Learn-to-Crochet Basics, 5:30-7:30 pm, 2 of 2 classes - Evening Class 5 (Friday) - Basic Mittens, 5:30-7:30 pm, 1 of 2 classes - Evening Class - 6 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Crochet Motifs, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 1 of 2 classes 6 (Saturday) - Magic Loop Demo, 1:00-2:00 pm, free demonstration - 6 (Saturday) - Wet Felting Demo with the Wonder Washer, 2:00-4:00 pm - 7 (Sunday) - Basic Cables (first session), 1:00-3:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes 7 (Sunday) - Basic Socks, 2:00-4:00 pm, 2 of 3 classes 12 (Friday) - Basic Mittens, 5:30-7:30 pm, 2 of 2 classes - Evening Class - 13 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 3 of 4 classes 13 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Crochet Motifs, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 2 of 2 classes 13 (Saturday) - Afghan Square-of-the-Month Club, 2:00-3:00 pm, 5 of 12 classes 13 (Saturday) - Intermediate Needle Felting (Rabbit), 2:00-4:00 pm - 14 (Sunday) - Basic Cables (first session), 1:00-3:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes 14 (Sunday) - Beginning Socks, 2:00-4:00 pm, 3 of 3 classes 20 (Saturday) - Learn-to-Knit Basics, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 4 of 4 classes 20 (Saturday) - Mobius Cast-On, 10:30 am-12:30 pm - March 5 (Saturday) - Knitting Basics and Beyond, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 1 of 3 classes 6 (Sunday) - Basic Cables (second session), 1:00-3:00 pm, 1 of 2 classes 6 (Sunday) - Beginning Needlepoint, 1:00-3:00 pm - 12 (Saturday) - Knitting Basics and Beyond, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 2 of 3 classes 12 (Saturday) - Magic Loop Demo, 10:30-11:30 am, free demonstration - 12 (Saturday) - Pop! Mini Blanket, 1:00-4:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes - 12 (Saturday) - Afghan Square-of-the-Month Club, 2:00-3:00 pm, 6 of 12 classes 13 (Sunday) - Basic Cables (second session), 1:00-3:00 pm, 2 of 2 classes 19 (Saturday) - Advanced Needle Felting, Needle Felt Your Own Dog Workshop, 9:00 am-3:00 pm - 19 (Saturday) - Knitting Basics and Beyond, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 3 of 3 classes 20 (Sunday) - Finishing Demonstration, 2:00-3:00 pm, free demonstration April 2 (Saturday) - Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-Up, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 1 of 4 classes - 9 (Saturday) - Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-Up, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 2 of 4 classes - 9 (Saturday) - Afghan Square-of-the-Month Club, 2:00-3:00 pm, 7 of 12 classes - 10 (Sunday) - Basic Embroidery, 1:00-3:00 pm 16 (Saturday) - Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-Up, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 3 of 4 classes - 23 (Saturday) - Socks Two-at-a-Time Toe-Up, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 4 of 4 classes - Mother of url YA R N S H O P To Register - Call (207-869-5280), email (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. 6 Mother of Purl Yarn Shop 541 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5280 motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com