| Knitting 101 |
| Saturday, May 10, 17 & 24 |
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4:00-6:00 p.m. |
| Monday, June 2, 9 & 16 |
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7:00-9:00 p.m. |
In this beginner knitting
class, you’ll learn all about yarn and gauge.
You’ll learn to knit, purl, cast on, and bind
off. You’ll also learn basic finishing techniques.
Beginners will learn the Continental method of knitting.
Continental knitting
is much faster, more ergonomic and provides for
more consistent, even tension. Continental knitting
can also be done more efficiently when you are knitting
in small spaces such as on the train. Note:
on class Mondays, the Shop will open at 6:45 p.m.
$60 per student plus materials.
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| Beginner Crochet |
| Saturday, June 7, 14 & 28 |
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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| In this beginning
crochet class, you'll learn about gauge and all
the basic crochet stitches.
$60 per student plus materials. |
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| Mittens or
Gloves |
| Tuesday, June 3, 10 & 17 |
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6:30-8:30 p.m. |
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| In this mitten class,
you'll learn how to use double pointed needles,
how to create a thumb gusset and thumb, and if
you're brave enough, we'll teach you how to create
fingers to make a pair of gloves.
$60 per student plus materials. Book purchase
is also required. |
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| Brioche Tam |
| Wednesday, May 4, 11 & 18 |
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6:30-8:30 p.m. |
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| This is a tough class,
but since everyone who took it the first time
we offered it mastered the technique and made
the most beautiful tams ever, the requests for
this class have been rolling in! Brioche stitch
is worked with a slipped stitch and yarn over
which will be worked in two colors for this gorgeous
tam designed by the Brioche Queen, Nancy Marchand.
$60 per student plus materials. |
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| Lizard Ridge
- an insanely gorgeous aghan |
| Thursday, June 19 |
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6:30-8:30 p.m. |
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| This will be a 3 part
class. In the first session, I'll teach you how
to create these gorgeous squares. The dates for
session 2 and 3 will be determined based on class
participation. In session 2, you'll learn how
to put your squares together and in session 3,
you'll learn how to crochet the border. Pattern
by Laura Aylor and used with permission.
$20 per student per session plus materials. |
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| The Great American
Aran Afghan - Now 4 days a month! |
| Ongoing – 4th Tuesday of the month - space
still available |
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1:00-3:00 p.m. |
| Ongoing – 4th Wednesday of the
month |
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6:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Ongoing – 4th Thursday of the month |
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6:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Ongoing – 4th Friday of the month |
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4:00-6:00 p.m. |
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Several years ago,
XRX Books had an Aran square contest and knitters
from all over the country submitted. The result
is the Great American Aran Afghan which is made
up of 20 spectacular Aran patterns.
$20 per class plus materials.
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| Felted Bag |
| Monday, June 23 |
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7:00-9:00p.m. |
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In this two hour workshop, you'll
learn how to pick up stitches, how to knit in
the round, how to make I-cord, and how to felt
your new bag. This is a great first project. Note:
on class Mondays, the Shop will open at 6:45 p.m.
$20 per student plus class materials. Register
early as some homework is required.
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| How the Heck
Do You Do That? |
| Thursday, June 5 |
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7:00-9:00p.m. |
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Cable CO, k2tog, SSK, M1L, M1R,
sl st - what does it all mean? In this workshop,
you'll learn the meaning of common knitting pattern
abbreviations and how to do them. You'll learn
a number of different cast on and bind off methods
and when to use them. You'll also learn how to
do different increases and decreases, and the
common uses for each. Bring scrap worsted weight
yarn and size 7 needles.
$20 per student
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| Donation Knitting
Night |
| Every 4th Tuesday of the month |
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6:30-8:30p.m. |
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Join me to knit prosthetic breasts
for mastectomy patients at Little Company of Mary
Hospital in Evergreen Park. Click
here for more information. |
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| Design Your Own Workshop! |
Do you and at least two friends want to be guided
through specific techniques? Then Design Your Own
Workshop is for you! Call to schedule. A minimum
of 3 students and two weeks notice is required.
Price based on length of class.
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Shop Policy: Pre-registration
is required. Class materials (yarn, tools) must
be purchased at Nana’s. You will receive a
10% discount off all materials for the class. Full
payment is due at the time of registration. A minimum
of 3 students are required to hold a class. If 3
students have not registered 4 days prior to the
start of the class, the class will be cancelled.
You will be notified and given the opportunity to
register for the next scheduled class or your registration
fee will be refunded. No refunds will be given for
missed classes. Please register early. You can register
by phone with your credit card. Please arrive a
half hour prior to the first scheduled class to
purchase your materials.
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| Open Knitting! |
Bring your project and your
friends to the Shop every Thursday from 1-3 p.m.
New
- Open Knitting Monthly on Weekends!
Saturday, June 7 from 4-6 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 from 1-4 p.m.
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Brioche Tam
Lizard Ridge Afghan
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