Friday, January 21, 2011

Knitting


Personal Footprint Socks
January 22nd & 29th, 3-6 p.m. $60 or February 13th, 10-4 p.m. $60
This workshop is taught directly from our attendance at Cat Bordhi's lessons on how to make a "discovery sock" using a cardboard cut out of your very own foot. These socks are fun and easy! They are knitted with worsted weight yarn and one sock can probably be completed that day! Basic knitting skills required.


Jordan Lace Top
February 2nd, 9th, 16th & March 2nd, 6-8 p.m. $65
Lace is a wonderful trend for spring and summer. Make this linen top in a 4 week workshop and be ready for warm weather. Each week you will learn a new lace technique ending with finishing skills for completion of the top. This pattern is written for a wide range of sizes. Basic knitting skills required. Pattern included.


Introduction to Enterlac
February 10th & 17th, 6-8 p.m. $35
A multi color enterlac scarf is the perfect way to learn this technique for knitting a spectacular scarf, shawl, bag or pillow. Basic knitting skills required.


How to Fair Isle a Hat
March 10th & 17th, 6-8 p.m. $35
Fair Isle is an easy technique for color filled projects. Learn how to knit with two hands and two different yarns. Basic knitting skills required.


Baby Rollin Tam
February 23rd & March 2nd, 6-8 p.m. $30
Learn to make this fun beret for everyone in your family from babies to adults. Basic knitting skills required.


Crocheting


How to Crochet
January 26th 6-8 p.m. $20
The important basics of crochet will be taught in this one night workshop. Beginners will learn how to hold the hook and yarn, along with 5 basic stitches to start crocheting easily.



Dyeing


Dye your own Yarn
February 3rd, February 23rd or March 3rd, 5-8 p.m. $30
Hands on learning for all the information you need to create your own gorgeous, colorful yarn in one session. You will go home with over 400 yards of sock weight yarn that is unique and custom "painted". All supplies included.


Weaving


Beginning Weaving
January 23rd, 9:30-4:30 p.m. $75 plus $30 for loom rental
In this all day class you will learn the basics of weaving. You complete your very own woven scarf that all of your friend will love!


We Still Have Space Available...
Yarn Lady thinks that a Carnival Cruise to Baja, Mexico would be a great place to get together with our knitting friends and knit all weekend! We are going on the Carnival Paradise on May 6, 2010 for three nights. Pricing per person which includes taxes and fees is as follows-

Itinerary Arrival Time Departure Time
Friday- Los Angeles (Long Beach) 5:30 PM
Saturday- Ensenada, Mexico 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
Sunday- Fun Day at Sea
Monday- Los Angeles (Long Beach) 8:00 AM


There will be lots of knitting going on all weekend! If you would like to join us, just send in your $100 deposit to reserve your space for our first Yarn Lady Cruise! Nancy Levy from Golden Circle Cruises and Tours/ American Express will help you make your reservations, 949 645-9898.