Abundant Yarn & Dyeworks

Classes

Class space is generally limited to 10-12 students. If you are taking a class but will miss a session or two, you may make up the sessions during drop-in at no extra charge. Once the class has begun, there are no refunds without manager approval.

We are currently offering the following classes:

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Add to Basket	Every Wednesday     From Jun 11th to 25th, 2008     from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Description:
Explore the furthest reaches of top-down knitting. You will learn how to
enhance your knits with lace trims and subtle waist detailing. Stay in
familiar waters with Giselle or The Simple Knitted Bodice and begin with a
casual top-down raglan sleeve, or push into the open sea with Sahara's
tailored set-in shoulder cap. Nikolyn has made all of these sweaters and
more, making her the perfect instructor for you.

Required Materials:
***One pattern, Giselle, Simple Knitted Bodice or Sahara

***The materials designated by the pattern.

10% OFF OF ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS.  Please tell the cashier it is for a class BEFORE you are rung up.  Thank you!

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Add to Basket	Every Tuesday     From Aug 5th to 26th, 2008     from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Description:
These preppie/retro argyles are just the thing to stretch your sock knitting skills.  Intarsia, seaming, and the twist of using at least one handpainted sock yarn. Pattern in two sizes, average women and a larger one that may fit your favorite man. Knit a classic "regulation length" or a shorter anklet.

Required Materials:
**Pattern included as part of class.

**Sock yarn: 50 grams of main color.
                 25 grams of two other contrasting colors (one could be handpainted)
                 An accent for the crisscross stripes (this color can be a left over from  
                 something else)
**Needles to get gauge of 8 stitches to inch/12 rows to inch)
**Tool kit

REMINDER:  10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop.  Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up.  Thanks!

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Add to Basket	Every Sunday     From Jul 20th to Aug 10th, 2008     from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Description:
An original Elizabeth Zimmermann design, the baby surprise jacket is like a 3 dimensional brain teaser. Take this class to learn its solution. A true piece of knitting architecture, it is a one-piece sweater, and includes just 2 short seams to make an entire jacket.

Required Materials:
**Two skeins of Cascade 220, OR 440 yards of worsted weight yarn to make a 6-8 month size.  To alter the size, simply select a heavier or lighterweight yarn and appropriate needles for that yarn.

**The pattern can be found in Knittiting Workshop, The Opinionated Knitter, or ordered from www.schoolhousepress.com

10% OFF OF ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS.  Please tell the cashier it is for a class BEFORE you are rung up.  Thank you!

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Add to Basket	Every Saturday     From Jul 19th to Aug 2nd, 2008     from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Description:
Knit an adorable pair of booties for the next barefoot baby.  These patterns feature a tiny sock knitted right into a mary jane or a moccasin or several other shoe styles.  Quick to knit in two contrasting yarns.

Required Materials:
**Patterns will be available soon in the store.  Choose your supplies according to your chosen bootie style.

**Tool kit

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Add to Basket	Every Wednesday     From Jul 30th to Aug 20th, 2008     from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Description:
Quoted from the Stitch Diva pattern:

"This collection features lacy socks and stockings all made from the same basic pattern. Because they’re worked from the toe up, you just stop knitting when your stockings reach the perfect length: crew, knee-high or thigh-high.

What makes these socks beautifully unique are the details. You have a choice of working a sexy Cuban heel or continuing the main lace pattern at the ankle. Crowning the socks is an ingenious leafy lace border, with eyelets for ribbon embellishment. "

This is listed as an Intermediate level project.

Required Materials:
**Stitch Diva Bellocq pattern

**These stockings are made from fingering-weight merino yarn.  Amounts, and other supplies are listed on the pattern.

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Add to Basket	Every Thursday     From Jul 17th, 2008 to Jul 16th, 2009     from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Description:
From Larissa Brown's book KNITALONG:

"This blanket draws on the practice of the baby blessingway.  Its five sections offer a perfect way for knitters of varying abilities to collaborate and deliver their best wishes."

Hannah Cuviello will teach a drop-in, week-by-week class on this blanket, which is her own design and featured in the book.  Come in for tips, tricks, guidance, and moral support in completing this gorgeous blanket!

Register for each week separately, so there is no commitment to a long-term project--go at your own pace.

Required Materials:
**Copy of Larissa Brown's KNITALONG

**1200 yds worsted-weight wool

**24" circular needles, size 9 or necessary for gauge listed in book

**All other supplies listed in book

10% OFF OF ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS.  Please tell the cashier it is for a class BEFORE you are rung up.  Thank you!

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Add to Basket	Every Wednesday     From Jul 16th to Aug 6th, 2008     from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Description:
Learn to make a fancy-looking but easy-to-knit sock with a cable travelling down the back to the base of the heel. The sock is worked from the top down using two circular needles. This class is not recommended for first-time sock knitters.

Required Materials:
**Pattern included with class

** 100g sock yarn

**Three circular needles (if using lighterweight sock yarn: two #1 16" or 24" circulars and one #3 16" or 24" circulars; if using heavierweight sock yarn: two #2 16" or 24" circulars and one #3 16" or 24" circular)

**Stitch markers

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Add to Basket	Every Monday     from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Add to Basket	Every Saturday     from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Add to Basket	Every Wednesday     from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Description:
Having trouble with your current project? Maybe you need help with a new technique. This class is to help you through the rough patches, or just to get you started. You can pay before or after class, and you need only take as many sessions as you like.

Required Materials:
Your current project, or some needles and yarn to learn with.

REMINDER:  10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop

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Add to Basket	Every Saturday     from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Description:
This is your chance to sit with Pat and get tips for finishing your project and learn more advanced techniques.  UFO stands for Unfinished Object and if you come in for this class your enthusiasm will re-ignite to see it through to the end. Class size limited to 6.

Pat will be here July 5, 19 and August  2, 16 and 23rd for this summer. First class in September will be on the 13th.

Required Materials:
Your unfinished project, notions, scissors and whatever else you will need.  You can bring  in more than one project.

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Add to Basket	Every Wednesday     From Jul 30th to Aug 6th, 2008     from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Description:
Make your own yarn!  Jenna takes you through fiber selection, drop spindle techniques, plying and finishing your skeins.

Required Materials:
**Drop spindle (recommended:  3-4 inch Schacht spindle)

**About 8 oz of fiber to spin

REMINDER:  10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop

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Add to Basket	Every Sunday     from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Description:
Want to learn the basics at your own speed?  Stuck in your crochet project?  Jump into a pattern that might be just a bit over your head?  Come in to Drop-in Crochet and get help, advice, tips and tricks.  It's only $12 per session.    

Required Materials:
Come in early if you are just starting or starting something new and we'll help you select your project, hook and pattern.  

REMINDER:  10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop

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Add to Basket	The First Friday of every month     From Jan 11th, 2008 to Jan 11th, 2011     from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Description:
In this class we talk about how to diagnose and repair knitting that has gone wrong somehow. We will fix dropped stitches and mis-crossed cables. We will learn to recognize twisted stitches, knit and purl stitches, and how to use lifelines and tink.

Required Materials:
Light coloured worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles for trying out some of the techniques we will be doing in class.

Note-taking materials if you wish.

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Add to Basket	Every Wednesday     From May 14th to 28th, 2008     from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Description:
You've learned to knit and purl.  You've got decreases down.  Everyone you know now has a hand knit scarf or washcloth.  What next?  Your first sweater!  We'll help you get comfortable reading a pattern and adjusting for the perfect fit.

Required Materials:
Knitting Pure and Simple sweater pattern.
Appropriate yarn (our sales staff can help you pick it out)
Needles called for in the pattern.

10% off any Abundant Yarn purchase of materials intended for a class.

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Add to Basket	Every Tuesday     From Jul 8th to 22nd, 2008     from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Description:
This class is designed to teach you the basics of knitting. Cast-on, Knit, Purl, Increase, Decrease, and Cast Off all by the end of the third session. You will learn by knitting three different washcloths so that you can actually use your first projects.

NOTE--July's session will begin on the 8th, as the shop will be closed July 1-3.

Required Materials:
Beginner's Kit

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Add to Basket	Every Saturday     From Jun 28th to Jul 12th, 2008     from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Description:
Learn this alternative heel and toe, while making a pair of simple socks - any length you want - in any sock yarn you desire. The short row heel/toe does not require any picking up of gusset stitches, and quite magically uses the exact same method to turn the heel and then to turn the toe! You will also learn or practice your kitchener stitch (grafting).

This class is appropriate for anyone who's made a sock before, even if you have made just one. An understanding of the parts of a sock and how they fit together will be useful to have under your belt. The class will be taught using double points, though those of you who work on circulars will be able to join in using your own most comfortable method.

Required Materials:
**Sock yarn of your choice.  Any yarn you like except fuzzy stuff or lace weight.

**Sock double points or circulars, appropriately sized for the yarn you choose

10% OFF OF ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS.  Please tell the cashier it is for a class BEFORE you are rung up.  Thank you!

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Add to Basket	Every Thursday     From Jul 17th to Aug 14th, 2008     from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Description:
Learn the perfect travelling project and what may become your new obsession.  Christy will take you through the steps of making your first socks.  Try it on double points or two circular needles.  If you can knit, purl, and knit in the round you are set to begin this class.
You will learn basic sock construction and new skills that will apply to other projects, such as picking up stitches, ssk decrease, short rows, and kitchener stitch.

Required Materials:
**Double pointed needles sized US2, or two circulars US2 and 100g of yarn

**(You could also start with smaller needles, US1, or thicker yarn for a quick, thick sock.  Ask the staff for help with your selection.)

REMINDER:  10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop.  Please advise the cashier that your purchases are for a class BEFORE you are rung up.  Thanks!

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Add to Basket	Every Sunday     From Aug 10th to Sep 7th, 2008     from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Description:
Learn the perfect travelling project and what may become your new obsession.  When knitting socks on 2 circs you can easily stick your project in your bag and go without worry about the stitches jumping of the end of your needles.  If you can knit, purl, and knit in the round you are set to begin this class.You will learn basic sock construction and new skills that will apply to other projects, such as picking up stitches, ssk decrease, short rows, and kitchener stitch.  (Starting Christmas knitting early? Socks make great gifts.)

Required Materials:
Two circulars needles, US 1 or 2,  and 100g of yarn
If you want to knit your socks one at a time, I recommend the 16" length. If you want to knit two at a time, you will want at least the 24" or 32"

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Add to Basket	Saturday, Aug 23rd, 2008     from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Description:
Ever wondered if you too could master the magic of spinning animal fibers into glorious yarns?  It's easier than you think, and we can show you how.  All materials provided, wheel rental $10.00, please bring your own (modern) wheel if you have one.

Required Materials:
Your own modern wheel, if you have one; wheel rental is $10 otherwise.

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Add to Basket	Saturday, Jul 5th, 2008     from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Add to Basket	Saturday, Aug 2nd, 2008     from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Description:
You've seen it at the store.  Maybe it looks a little daunting.  You'd like to make one, but some help would be nice.  Join Donavan on the first Saturday of every month to practice the stitches, review the techniques, and clarify the instructions.  This one hour class won't get you a finished block, but it will start you off in the right direction.

Block #1 "socks" - April 5  Block #2 - May 3  Block #3 - June 7 ... you get the idea.

Class is $8 per session, and you may pick and choose the months you'd like to come.

****PLEASE NOTE: May's block-of-the-month will be held the SECOND Saturday, due to the Tigard Knitting Guild's Shop Hop lunch, which will take place on May 3rd.

Required Materials:
**Book:  The Great American Afghan book

**Practice yarn with appropriate needles and your tool kit

REMINDER:  10% off all purchases for Abundant Yarn classes at the shop.  Please let your cashier know that your purchase is for a class BEFORE you are rung up.  Thanks!

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Add to Basket	Every Tuesday     From Jul 22nd to Aug 12th, 2008     from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Description:
Whether you are tired of the traditional top-down sock,  or you are a first-timer who wants to jump right into sock making starting with the toe,  this class will give you the tools to create a sock of your own, free from the confines of a printed pattern. You will learn two basic sock constructions, as well as techniques that will serve you well in your other knitting endeavors (Turkish cast-on, Short-rows, kitchener, etc.).

Sock-knitting experience not necessary, but circular knitting experience suggested.

Required Materials:
**Yarn that inspires you (the directions for these socks work with any gauge).

**Suitable needles (two circular needles, or one extra long circular for magic loop).

10% OFF OF ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS.  Please tell the cashier it is for a class BEFORE you are rung up.  Thank you!