Continental is one of the most common ways to knit. Proponents say it’s faster too. Learn the style and why you should know it. Class requires that you be able to cast on & knit. Homework: With size 7 or 8 needles (straight or circular) and worsted weight yarn, cast on 20 stitches and complete 4 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).

Class Level:  Easy

Class Limit:  12

Instructor:  Jo Meyer

Yay!  We have all of your last minute gifts planned for you!  Goldfish in a Jar, Christmas Tags, Peppermint Coaster and a Cupcake Ornament! Supplies:  Hook sizes G thru J, yarn colors of your choice, red and white 100% cotton.

Class Level:  Easy, but you must know how to crochet

Class Limit:  12

Instructor:  Martha Baird

Learn about yarns and needles, how to cast on and bind off and the knit stitch.  Supplies provided.

NOTE:  Minimum age of 12 is required for this class.

Instructors:  Rose Cooper and Jeanne Lyon

Learn about yarns and hooks, how to chain, single crochet and read your work.  Supplies provided. NOTE:  Minimum age of 12 is required for this class.

Instructors:  Carol Paskewitz and Laurie Gibbs

NOTE:  This is a repeat of a sold out class in July with more time allowed!

Students need to bring 83 assorted buttons. Homework:  With a size 7 steel hook and size 10 yarn, ch 161, turn, sc in 2nd ch  and each ch for a total of 160 sc.

Class Level:  Advanced Beginner

Class Limit:  12

Instructor:  Sharon Melton

Scarves, booties, cowls, coasters, dishcloths, headbands, cards and more!   

Come to class with a list and leave with ideas galore!

Class Level:  All levels

Class Limit:  12

Instructor:  Deborah Stillwell

Decorate your home with this cute pumpkin designed by  Megmade with Love.  Supplies:  Worsted weight yarn of choice (size 4). Note: this project is double stranded, size H hook.

Class Level:  Easy + to Intermediate

Note: It is helpful if students know FPDC

Class Limit:  12

Instructor: Angie Blackmon

There’s something special about knitted Christmas ornaments and this one is great as a gift or to adorn your tree!  Supplies:  DK or worsted weight yarn in two colors if planning on motif knitting, 5-needle set  of dpns in one or two sizes smaller than yarn suggestion OR long circular needle if Magic Loop method is preferred, crochet hook, stitch markers, darning needle.

Class Level:  Intermediate

Skills required:  DPN knitting in round, or ability to do Magic Loop, know how to M1R, M1L,  stranded knitting IF motif knitting.

Instructor:  Christa Hedstrom

The trims and edgings are crocheted separately and then sewn to your item.  Easy trim patterns one for a Christmas stocking will be given. Supplies:  Size 10 crochet thread and a hook not smaller than a 7 or bigger than a 1

Class Level:  Easy

Note:  Students must know how to crochet

Class Limit:  12

Instructor:  Sally Murphy

Learn wrapped stitches: half double crochet, double crochet and triple crochet as well as working in the round, how to read a written pattern and a graphed pattern for these new stitches. Students need to bring worsted weight and size H hook. *** Crochet 101 and 102 cannot be taken on the same day without instructor approval or if you are already proficient with the information taught in Crochet 101.

NOTE: Minimum age of 12 is required for this class.

Instructors: Carol Paskewitz and Laurie Gibbs

Learn the purl stitch, yarn overs, simple increases and decreases and how to read a pattern.  Students need to bring worsted weight yarn and size 7 or size 8 needles. *** Knitting 101 and 102 cannot be taken on the same day without instructor approval or if you are already proficient with the information taught in Knitting 101. 
NOTE:  Minimum age of 12 is required for this class.

Instructors:  Rose Cooper and Jeanne Lyon

Short Rows are used to create triangles or wedges within your knitting. They shape everything from bust darts to ear flaps and can also be used to create circles!  Basically, a Short Row is just that: a row that you don’t knit to the end of the needle.  Supplies: Worsted weight cotton yarn and size 7 or 8 needle.

Class Level:  Easy+

Class Limit:  12

Instructor:  Sarah Webster

Learn how to tear/cut fabric sheets into strips and join strips together to crochet into a rug. Learn the beginning rounds to create the pattern needed to complete the rug on your own. Samples provided as well as the knowledge on how to complete rectangle and square rugs using other crochet methods and fabric materials.  Supplies:  Approximately 3 flat sheets of material for a nice sized round rug (gently used sheets can be used). Amounts can be of the same colors, or vary the colors for a more colorful or scrappy look. Optional Materials: T-shirt yarn, flannel sheets, cotton/polyester blend sheets, 3 strands of cotton yarn, Plarn.  Scissors – Heavy Duty, not your good yarn scissors, N-P-Q Hook for personal preference and yarn width used. We use a Q-hook.

Class Level:  Must have knowledge of basic crochet stitches:  ch, sc, dc, sl st.  Must have the ability to follow a written pattern. Must have strong arm muscles.

Class Limit:  12

Instructors:  The Happi-Hookers