rug hooking and punch needle supplies

It is fun trying new things, non?
Iwona and I have been really enamoured with all the rug hooking projects we have been seeing about lately. This traditional textile craft is back in vogue thanks to talented artisans like Arounna Khounnoraj who is teaching a Punch Needle Class here at The Knit Café in October.

Here’s the gist: Punch Needles and traditional Rug Hooking Tools are used to pull loops of yarn or fabric through an even-weave fabric. With a skilled hand and a little imagination all sorts of beautiful designs can be made this way.

A traditional rug hooking tool looks like this ↑. These hooks can ben used with a variety of sizes of  yarns with different textures and also wool fabric or other cloth cut into strips. Find the hooks in our webshop HERE.  Thanks to our lovely collaborator Maurie Todd, The Knit Café has been offering Rug Hooking lessons for years.

Once you have your tool you will need a “foundation cloth” on which to build your masterpiece. One option is Primitive Linen. This 100% linen fabric is woven loosely enough to use with a rug hooking tool and also with larger punch needle tools like the Amy Oxford Fine Tool. Another option is Monks Cloth which is woven with 100% cotton and works great with both traditional rug hooking tools and Oxford Punch Needles both Regular and Fine.
Punch Needle tools are made in different sizes to fit different sized yarns. Shown above is the Oxford Punch Needle Fine which takes worsted weight yarns. The Knit Café has  Oxford Punch Needles in stock in the bricks and mortar shop only.

Here I am trying out the Oxford Punch Needle Regular Size on the Monks Cloth ↑ . This is the back side of the work but is it the right side?

This is the side I was looking at while I was working which is traditionally the wrong side but many contemporary needle punchers like this side better. What do you think?

FYI: With a traditional Rug Hooking Tool you are looking at the side with the three dimensional pile while you are working.

The Knit Café also carries the Ultra Punch Needle Tool.  This is a fine needle that comes with interchangeable tips so a selection of fine yarns and threads can be used with this tool.

We used the Ultra Punch and scraps of fingering weight yarn to make our Open Sign.

Craftily yours
Kristin

Resolve to be a better Knitter! Classes are on Sale!

We’ve never had  a sale on Knit Café Classes but we do now!  So it could not be a better time to upgrade your knitting or crocheting skills. Get 15% off any class that you register for before January 10th.

Have a look at all The Knit Cafe’s Classes in the

WEBSHOP

Happy New Year everyone!

Craftily yours
Kristin

Knit little – dream big!

We have a brand new,  learn to knit class starting soon!

Learn all your knit-basics whilst stitching up some pretty adorable tiny knits. We designed this class around the notion that small things are faster to knit and finishing a project quickly breeds satisfaction.  Knits for small people are also innately cute and so motivating to knit. If you have a wee-one in your life to knit for then come join us in this class.

This class is for:

• Those who have never knit before

• Those who have tried but need some hands on care

• Lapsed knitters who need their skills refreshed. Perhaps you have taken our Knit 101 in the past but forgotten a thing or two. The same techniques will be taught in this class but with different projects and patterns to try.

We start the class with a washcloth project to introduce the “knit stitch”

Then, we move on to baby sized leg warmers. These are great for keeping baby warm but still having access to quick changes when the need arises. The leg warmers project introduces the “purl stitch”.
Hats are next! Pattern reading and knitting in circles are both very important basic skills that allow new knitters to continue on and knit more and more and more!

Fast knitters may even start a baby blanket in class! If not you can always take our Baby Blanket Workshop in June.

Knit 101 Baby!
Friday May 1, 8, 15, 29, 7-9pm
$110, materials not included

Register HERE
or call us 416 533 5648

Other terrific classes that are coming up soon:

RUG HOOKING          YOGA SOCK/ARM WARMER       SOCK

Craftily yours
Kristin

 

Last Day of the Summer Sale!

It’s the 2oth of July already!  Where does the time go?

Everything is still 20% off, but only till 6pm tonight.

….but coming up this week….

Crochet Slipper Class

Learn how to make these fantastic crocheted slippers, leather  bottoms too!
Thursday July 24 and 31, 7-9pm
$54, materials not included

Needlepoint and Rug Hooking Finishing Workshop

Do you have a rug hooking or needlepoint project on the go?  Do you know how to trim up the edges and make your cushion, or trivet, or wall hanging when you finish your stitching?  If you don’t,then this may be the class for you!
Wednesday July 23, 6:30-9pm
$32, materials not included.

To register for classes, call us 416 533 5648.  Or stop by 55 Roncesvalles Ave.

Craftily yours
Kristin

Rug Hooking Workshop

Look at these cute fellows.  They’re by artist Ann Willey and they are rug hooked.

It just goes to show, you can do so much with this craft.

I think many of us hold a dear place in our hearts for craft-work that was developed from thrift.  Rug hooking like quilting, seems to have been invented to make the most out of little resources.  The results of necessity to save and scrounge is anything but utilitarian.  The results are full of colour and joy, invested with visual and tactile memory. The results are rugs and bedspreads and so much more.

Join Maurie Todd here at the Knit Cafe for our Introduction to Rug Hooking Class. Bring your scrap yarn and some memories worth preserving.
Monday May 26th, 6:30-9pm,
$32, materials fee $15 for all supplies except yarn.
Call to register 416 533 5648

Craftily yours
Kristin

Class Schedule Preview Spring/Summer 2014

What is so exciting about this class schedule is that all of these classes will be held at our new location on Roncesvalles Ave!  We will be hanging out on Queen throughout April and opening early May on Roncey. Can’t wait to see you all there!

ABSOLUTE BEGINNER (no experience necessary)

POMPOM!
Let’s make some pompoms, they’re not just for hats anymore.  Make them into garlands or wreaths, decorate a bag or scarf, make jewelry or hair decorations, or some fluffy creatures. Come help us celebrate the opening of our new location, we will be showing y’all how to make pompoms.  Bring your Mom – it’s Mother’s Day.
This is a FREE workshop!
Materials: yarn of any type.  We have lots to choose from here!
Sunday May 11, 12:30-2:30pm

Knitting 101
4 sessions, $100, materials not included
Thurs May 15, 22, 29, June 5/ Fri May 30, June 6, 13, 20/ Fri July 4, 11, 18, 25/ Mon July 28, break, Aug 11, 18, 25/ Thurs Sept 4, 11, 18, 25/ Mon Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, break, 20, 7-9pm

Knitter’s Crash Course (Scarf Workshop)
1 session
FREE with purchase of materials at the Knit Cafe
Fri May 23, 6:30-9pm / Thursday June 26, 6:30-9pm/ Thurs Aug 28, 1-3:30/ Fri Sept 5, 6:30-9pm

Kid’s Knitting Class NEW CLASS
Just for the kids! Are you 8-12 years old and interested in learning how to knit? This is when and where it all happens.  Choose your favourite colour of yarn and learn to make a scarf or a circle scarf that you can wear or give as a gift to someone deserving. Embellish your project by adding on your second favourite colour or by making fringe or mini pompoms to attach to the end of your scarf.
4 sessions, $100, materials not included
Materials: chunky yarn and needles to match available at the Knit Café
Sun May 25, June 1, 8, break, 22, 12:30-2:30

Bunting for Beginners NEW CLASS
A banner of flags – that’s what “bunting” is! This joyful room decoration makes a great first knitting project.  Learn the essentials of knitting while stitching colourful triangles.  Casting on (the foundation row of knitting), the knit stitch, shaping techniques, finishing and combining the triangles on a string to form the banner are all covered in this class.
1 session, $32, materials not included
Materials: worsted weight (fun but not mandatory to have several colours) 4-5mm needles, available at the Knit Café
Thurs June 5, 1-3:30pm

Crochet 101
4 sessions, $100, materials not included
Wed May 14, 21, 28, June 4/ Wed July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20/ Wed Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 7-9pm

Crochet Crash Course
1 session, $32, materials not included
Thurs July 17/ Thurs Aug 21, 6:30-9pm

Needle Felting Workshop
1 session, $32, materials not included
Sun Aug 24, 12:30-3pm

Introduction to Wet Felting IT’S BACK!
What do you get when you mix a bit of water with a wad of fluff and a little elbow grease?  Felt- that’s what! In this 2-day workshop students will be introduced to the ancient techniques of felt making.  They will design and make their own piece of felted cloth (nuno felting), a decorative bowl or vessel, a pouch (ideal for cell phones, eyeglasses etc.) and a 3D felted form.
Materials fee: $15 for felting kit.  Materials fee does not include felt fibres, which are available at the Knit Café.
2 sessions, $76, Sun July 20, 27, 12:30-3:30pm

Introduction to Rug Hooking
1 session, $32, materials not included
Mon May 26, 6:30-9pm

Needlepoint Workshop
1 session, $32, materials not included
Mon June 23, 6:30-9pm

Needle Point and Rug Hooking Finishing NEW CLASS
Now that you have finished hooking your piece or completed your needlepoint, what do you do with it?  This class will teach you how to finish your work so it may be used as a matt, pillow or wall hanging. You will learn how to bind your edges, back your piece for hanging, prepare your work for framing or sewing, and how to make a pillow case.
1 session, $32, materials not included
Materials: bring your needlework, pen, paper, straight pins.
Wed July 23, 6:30-9pm

Drop Spindle Class (Introduction to Spinning)
3 sessions, $76, materials not included
Wed Aug 27, Sept 3, 10, 7-9pm

Embroidery Workshop NEW CLASS

Embroidery by Hannah Oklaga

No textile arts education would be complete without some embroidery.  If you want to monogram, embellish, and beautify your textile belongings, there is no better way than some skillfully placed stitches.  Whether you wish to embroider on cloth or on knit goods this workshop will teach you fundamental decorative stitches including French knots, satin stitch and running stitch.  A discussion of materials and how to transfer a design onto a piece of cloth will be covered too.
1 session class, $32, materials not included
Materials: Needle, floss or Koigu Skeinettes, embroidery hoop may be necessary. Available at the Knit Cafe
Thurs Aug 7, 6:30-9pm

Natural Dye Class NEW CLASS
Nature has a way with colour! Learn to harness this talent and capture it in your yarn.  Imagine what it would be like to knit with yarn you had dyed yourself using bits and bobs collected from the great outdoors.  For our first Natural Dying Class we hope to capture some of the spring and summer colours using food and spices to make our dyes. Learn the secrets to making dyes and prepping yarn for dying so that the colours will last. Chemistry, botany, and artistry unite in this class!
2 sessions, $76, materials not included
Materials fee: $25 includes wool yarns for dying
Thurs Aug 14, Fri Aug 15, 6-9pm

BEGINNER (Knitting students should know the knit stitch and how to cast on. Crochet students should know chaining, and single crochet)

Baby Blanket Workshop
1 session, $32, materials not included
Mon June 16, 6:30-9pm/ Thurs July 10, 1-3:30pm/ Thurs Aug 28, 6:30-9pm

Crochet Blanket Class
2 or 3 sessions(6 hrs)$72, materials not included
Wed June 11, 18, 25, 7-9pm/ Sun Sept 7, 14, 12:30-3pm

BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE (Knitting students should know the knit and purl stitches and how to cast on.)

Fingerless Mitten Class NEW CLASS
This is a great accessory to have on hand for those in between months – the Spring and the Fall. It’s also a suitable knitting project for learning a thing or two. In this class students will learn how to knit in circles employing the “magic loop method”.  If you are an experienced knitter who is curious about this “magic” technique or if you’re a beginner who wants to try your first circular project this class will suit you fine. Bonus learning – shaping with increases and pattern reading too!
2 sessions, $54, materials not included
Materials: 1 skein worsted weight yarn and 4mm circular needles 32” or longer, available at the Knit Cafe
Mon June 2, 9, 7-9pm/ Thurs Aug 21, 28, 7-9pm

Knit Slipper Workshop NEW CLASS
Knit Slippers are warm and comfortable, easy to travel with, and easy to wash if you make them with superwash wool. Our original slipper pattern is easy and quick to make if you are familiar with knitting in rounds.  If you need some help with this, come join us in the Slipper Workshop, where knitting in circles on double pointedneedles is the order of the day. Ending up with sweet slippers is the bonus!
2 sessions, $54, materials not included
Materials: one skein Berroco vintage Chunky and 6mm dpn
Thurs July 31, Aug 7, 1-3pm

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Project Class
3 sessions, $76, materials not included
June 12, 19, 26, 7-9pm

INTERMEDIATE (Knitting students should know the knit and purl stitches, and how knit in rounds on double pointed needles. Crochet students should know chaining, single and double crochet)

Sweater Class NEW CLASS
Is it time to make your first sweater? Come make one with us! This crew neck, raglan sleeved, pullover or cardigan is sized for everyone you know, from tiny baby to man about town, and any lady size in between. This is a step by step class emphasizing detailed pattern reading, basic sweater construction and shaping skills, and every knitter’s essential – the gauge swatch.
4 sessions, $100, materials not included
Materials: worsted weight yarn in enough quantity to make your preferred sweater size, plus an extra ball, 4mm dpn, 5mm dpn, 40cm, 60cm, 80cm (length of circular needle depends on size of sweater.  Size of needle may vary to suit gauge. The size can be swapped in class if needles are purchased at the Knit Café.
Wed July 2, 9, 16, 23/ Fri Sept 12, 19, 29, Oct 3, 7-9pm

Stylish Bandana and Introduction to Short Row Shaping NEW CLASS
This neck warmer is a hybrid of a cowl and a triangular shaped scarf.  The results as aforementioned are very dapper. It’s also a wonderful project to try out some essential knit shaping techniques.  The bandana is knit in one piece in rounds with several different decreases and short row shaping too. What the heck are short rows? Come to class and find out!
1 session, $32, materials not included
Materials: aran weight yarn, 6mm, 40cm circular needle available at the Knit Cafe
Mon July 7/Mon Sept 8, 6:30-9pm

Crochet Flowers Workshop
1 session, $32, materials not included
Wed July 9, 6:30-9pm

Shell Motif Crochet Blanket NEW CLASS
It’s a brand new season and time for a brand new crochet blanket pattern!  This one, like all great crochet blanket patterns combines design with texture and colour. The pattern is more advanced than the pattern we work in our Beginner Crochet Blanket Class which makes the Shell Blanket a good follow up to this class or to our Crochet 101 class.  Students can expect to hone their pattern reading skills, and practice alternating yarn colours, while learning the scalloped stitching that makes up this blanket.
1 session, $37, materials not included
Materials: several colours of worsted weight yarn and 4mm-5mm crochet hook, available at the Knit Café.
Sun July 13, 12:30- 3:30pm

Crochet Slipper Class
2 sessions, $54, materials not included
Thurs July 24, 31, 7-9pm/ Sun Sept 28, Oct 5, 12:30-2:30

ADVANCED (Knitting students should be proficient with knit and purl, and knitting in rounds on double pointed needles)

Sock Class
3 sessions, $76, materials not included
Thurs July 3, 10, 17, 7-9pm

Sock Master Class
3 sessions, $76, materials not included
Saturday June 7, 14, 21, 10:30-12:30am

Lace 101
2 sessions, $54, materials not included
Mon July 14, 21, 7-9pm

To register for a class please call us at 533 5648, or come by the café to
register in person. Remember we are moving – we will be on Queen St. till the end of April, and on Roncesvalles from May onward!

Craftily yours
Kristin

 

rug hooking ♥

Do you love rug hooking like I love rug hooking?
You don’t have to be an artistic genius to make a really beautiful rug hooking.  Hyper realistic designs rarely make an appearance, and rug hooking is so much the better for it.  Think Maude Lewis, not so much Alex Colville!
Rug hooked project by Altoon Sultan↑

Also, take inspiration from Matisse, Rothko, or Marimekko, and go for big, bold and abstract and you won’t go wrong. Stripes, polka dots, and geometric shapes all make wonderful templates for a rug hooked design.  The personality comes with the colour choice and the texture and don’t forget the “je ne sais quoi”.

Case in point- this chair cover.

If you want to get pictorial, you don’t have to get fancy.  This house is made up of simple shapes and is still a really appealing design. This rug hooking  pic is by  Becky Johnson taken at the Textile Museum.

Introduction to Rug Hooking Workshop
THIS MONDAY! June 3
6:30-9pm
$30, materials not included
Call to register 416 533 5648

Craftily your
Kristin

Preview Spring and Summer Classes 2013

Spring forward and have a look at our line-up of crafty classes!

KNITTING

ABSOLUTE BEGINNER

Knitting 101
4 sessions, $96, materials not included
Sun Mar 17, 24, April 7, 14, 3-5pm/ Fri May 3, 10, 17, 24/ Wed June 5, 12, 19, 26/ Thurs July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1/ Thurs Sept 12, 19, 26,  Oct 3, 7-9pm
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Knitter’s Crash Course (Scarf Workshop)
1 session, $30, materials not included
Mon April 22 /Mon May 27 /Mon July 8, 6:30-9pm

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BEGINNER KNITTING

Baby Blanket Workshop
1 session, $30, materials not included
Fri April 5/ Mon May 13/ Mon July 29 /Wed Aug 21, 6:30-9pm

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Fingerless Mitten Workshop New Class
2 sessions, $50, materials not included
Mon April 29, May 6/ Mon July 15, 22, 7-9pm

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INTERMEDIATE KNITTING

One Night Only Sweater Workshop New Class
1 session, $30, materials not included
Thurs May 30, 6:30-9pm

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Cabled Cowl
1 session, $30, materials not included.
Mon June 10, 6:30-9pm

Project Class
4 sessions, $96, materials not included
Sun Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-3pm

ADVANCED KNITTING

Steeking Workshop New Class
1 session, $30, materials not included
Thurs May 2, 6:30-9

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Lace 101
2 sessions, $50, materials not included
Sat May 11, 18, 10:30-12:30

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Sock Class
3 sessions, $72, materials not included
Wed March 6, 13, 20/ Thurs Aug 15, 22, 29, 7-9pm

Sock Master Class
3 sessions, $72, materials not included
Thurs June 6, 13, 20, 7-9pm

CROCHET

ABSOLUTE BEGINNER

Crochet 101
4 sessions, $96, materials not included
Wed April 3, 10, 17, 24/  Wed May 1, 8, 15, 22/
Wed Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 7-9pm

Crochet Crash Course
1 session, $30, materials not included
Thurs May 23/ Thurs June 27, 6:30-9pm

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Crochet Blanket Class
2 or 3 sessions(6 hours) $70, materials not included
Sun March 10, 17, 12:30- 3:30/ Sun April 28, May 5, 12:30- 3:30/ Wed July 3,10,17, 7-9pm

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Crochet Blanket Finishing Class
1 session, $30 ($25 for those who have taken the  Crochet Blanket Class at the Knit Cafe)
Sun Mar 24, 12:30- 3:00/ Wed July 24, 6:30-9pm

INTERMEDIATE CROCHET

Amigurumi Crochet Workshop
1 session, $30, materials not included
Wed March 27, 6:30-9pm/ Sun June 23, 12:30-3:00

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Crocheting on the Edge New Class
1 session, $30, materials not included
Wed May 29. 6:30-9pm

Crocheted Market Bag Class New Class
2 session, $30, materials not included
Wed Aug 28 , Sept 4, 7-8pm

Crocheted Shawl New Class
1 session, $30, materials not included
Thurs Aug 8, 6:30-9pm

Crocheted Slipper Class New Class
2 sessions, $50, materials not included
Thurs May 9, 16, 7-9pm

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OTHER CRAFTY CLASSES

Needle Felting Workshop
1 session, $30, materials not included
Wed Aug 7, 6:30-9pm

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Drop Spindle Class
3 sessions $80, materials not included
Sun June 2, 9, 16, 12:30-2:30

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Introduction to Rug Hooking
1 session, $30
Mon June 3, 6:30-9pm

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Needlepoint Workshop
1 session, $30, materials not included
Mon June 17, 6:30-9pm

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We  are so excited about this new season of classes.  New crochet classes like Crocheting on the Edge where you can add pretty trims onto your pillowcases or napkins. In the Crochet Market Bag Class you make a pretty and practical mesh bag for shopping. The Crochet Slipper Class features an fantastic slipper pattern, complete with leather soles. In the Crochet Shawl class you learn how to make a triangular shaped shawl, perfect for the spring/fall weather. The Steeking Workshop is new too; learn how to change a pullover into a cardigan with the help of some scissors. In the One Night Only Sweater Class you can make a whole sweater in one night, big enough to fit your teddy bear.  The Fingerless Mitten Class proposes to teach how to knit in rounds on double pointed needles, and leave you with mittens that are weather appropriate. Expect full descriptions of the classes to show up soon on the home page.

Call us to register and save your spot
416 533 5648 (KNIT)

Craftily yours
Kristin

Spring/Summer Class Schedule Preview 2012

The Knit Cafe’s preview of our classes from March through to September appear below!
Full descriptions of the classes are available at the Knit Cafe on a take-home flyer, and will appear soon on our Knit Cafe Home Page. 
Brand new classes (that we are very excited about) are saved till last on this list and include all the knitty-gritty details.   To register or for inquiries call us at:  416-533-5648

KNITTING ABSOLUTE BEGINNER

Knitting 101
4 sessions, $96, materials not included
Thurs April 26, May 3, 10, 17/ Fri May 18, 25, June 1, 8/ Fri June 15, 22, 29, July 6 /Thurs July 12, 19, 26 Aug 2/ Wed Aug 8, 15, 22, 29 /Thurs Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, 7-9pm

Knitter’s Crash Course (Scarf Workshop)
1 session, $30, materials not included
Mon April 23 6:30-9pm
FREE Knitter’s Crash Course(scarf)
Instruction is free with materials purchased at the Knit Cafe
Mon June 25/ Mon Aug 27
6:30-9pm

KNITTING BEGINNER

Baby Blanket Workshop
1 session, $30, FREE Instruction with materials purchased at the Knit Cafe
Fri May 11 /Fri July 13, 6:30-9pm

KNITTING INTERMEDIATE

First Sweater Class
2 sessions, INSTRUCTION IS FREE, materials fee $100, includes all the yarn you will need and the Manos Jacket Pattern, needles are not included.
Mon April 30, 14, 7-9pm

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KNITTING ADVANCED

Sweater Design Class
4 sessions, $96, materials not included
Thurs June 7, 14, 21, July 5, 7-9pm

Sock Class
3 sessions, $72, materials not included
Mon June 4, 11, 18, 7-9pm

Sock Master Class
3 sessions, $72, materials not included
Thurs Aug 9, 16, 23, 7-9pm

CROCHET

ABSOLUTE BEGINNER

.Crochet 101
4 sessions, $96, materials not included
Wed April 18, 25, 2, 9/ Wed June 6, 13, 20, 27/ Wed July 4, 11, 18, 25/ Wed Sept 12, 19, 26, 3, Oct 3, 7-9pm

Crochet Crash Course
1 session, $30,
materials not included
Thurs May 31 /Thurs June 28 /Thurs Aug 30, 6:30-9

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Crochet Blanket Class
2 or 3 sessions (6 hours) $70, materials not included
Wed March, 21, 28, Apr 4, 7-9pm
Sun July 22, 29, 12:30-3:30pm

.CROCHET INTERMEDIATE

Amigurumi Workshop
Wed April 11, 6:30-9pm

Crochet Flowers
1 session, $30, materials not included
Thurs May 24, 6:30-9pm

OTHER CRAFTY CLASSES

Needle Felting Workshop
1 session, $30, materials not included
Wed May 30, 6:30-9pm

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Introduction to Rug Hooking
1 session, $30
Friday May 4, 6:30-9pm

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NEW CLASSES

FOR A NEW

SEASON

OF CRAFTING!

Double Knitting Workshop  (Advanced Level)
It’s double the fun! This is a colour knitting technique where a two-sided fabric is created.  A motif of two colours shows picture perfect on one side and equally as perfect but in colour-reverse on the other. Both sides are stockinette smooth! Learn this technique while making a beautiful scarf.  In one class you will have all the basics down and will be ready to finish this scarf and start new double knit projects.
1 session, $30, materials not included
Materials: 2 colours DK weight yarn and 3.75 mm needles
Wed May 23, 6:30-9pm

Needlepoint Workshop
(No Experience Necessary)
The craft of old fashion needlepoint for wall art and cushion covers is having a resurgence. Examples are showing up everywhere- contemporary and beautiful!  You can learn how to create your own needlepoint masterpiece in this workshop.  In this introductory class students will learn how to transfer a simple design onto a needlepoint canvas, how to select materials and read needlepoint charts, and how to make needlepoint stitches with good tension and a clean finish.
1 session, $30, materials not included
Materials: please ask us for details on materials upon registration
Mon Aug 20, 6:30-9pm

Cable Cowl (Intermediate Level)
Those snakey patterns that decorate traditional Irish-knit sweaters are called cables.  They are a great favorite with knitters for their twisty decorative ways that make extra warm knits.  You can learn how to decipher cabled patterns both written and charted and how to create these corkscrewed stitches in this workshop.  Make a pretty gorgeous cowl while you are at it!
1 session, $30, materials not included
Mon May 7, 6:30-9pm

Friendship Bracelet (No Experience Necessary)
You have friends! and you may make new ones if you have a stash of friendship bracelets at your disposal.  Relive your summer camp days or learn this fun craft for the first time. Shiny, colourful embroidery floss will egg you on to beautiful colour combinations.  Different pattern designs, such as diagonals, chevrons and diamonds will be demonstrated and practiced. What a great way to spend the afternoon! No experience necessary.  Children are welcome too.
1 session, $30, materials not included
Materials: several colours of embroidery floss
Sun May 27, 1-3:30pm

Baby Sweater (Intermediate Level)
Make a tiny sweater.  This is a great jumping off point for those who might be intimidated to embark on a full size adult sweater. Also- everything tiny is cute!  You can’t go wrong!  This sweater is constructed in a way that is common to many sweater patterns you might encounter in the future.  You will use the tools you learn in this class again and again.  Make a sweet raglan sleeve cardigan, follow a basic sweater pattern, learn shaping techniques, and how to pick up stitches too.
4 sessions, $96, materials not included
Mon July 2, 9, 16, 23, 7-9pm

Knitter’s Crash Course (Cowl Workshop) (No Experience Necessary)
Same fast and furious pace as our other Knitters Crash Course Scarf Workshop, but this time you knit in circles.  Make a cowl project, learn how to get your stitches on your needle (casting on) how to do the knit stitch, and how to finish your project (cast off).  This class is for total beginners, those who would like to learn how to use circular needles, or anyone who wants to make this fashionable knit accessory.
1 session, $30, materials not included
Materials: 3 skeins blue sky alpaca,
Mon May 28, 6:30-9pm
FREE Knitters Crash Course (cowl)
Instruction is free with materials purchased at the Knit Cafe
Mon July 30, 6:30-9pm

Craftily yours
Kristin