NOVEMBER 2011

BOTTLE BAG (1 lesson) $35`

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6 – 8 pm

Cabled wine bottle bag knitted in the round.  Choose yarn to give it the holiday look or maybe choose a person’s favorite sports team colors.  Great gift.  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

MOEBIUS SCARF (1 lesson), $35           ??? one or two classes   ?????

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6 – 8 pm

The magic of Moebius – a twisted circular band with no beginning or end AND no seam!  Learn Cat Bordhi’s technique of Moebius cast on and then make a one-of-kind scarf.  Great gift idea.  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

INTRODUCTION TO LACE KNITTING (1 lesson) $35 + materials

Friday, Nov. 4, 6 – 8 pm

Learn to knit a shawl using a simple lace pattern.  Easy and impressive!  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

ENTRELAC (2 lessons) $45 + materials

Mondays, Nov. 7 & 14, 6 – 8 pm

Learn the basics of Entrelac – a fabric that consists of a series of interlocking squares that look as if they are woven together.  Participants will learn 2 different methods for starting and ending your Entrelac project.  Learn techniques to make a great scarf.  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

SPA WASHCLOTH (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Monday, Nov. 7, 6 – 8 pm

Create a linen spa washcloth using hand-dyed linen.  These cloths get softer and softer with time but still exfoliate your skin.  What a luxurious gift for a friend or yourself!  Excellent gift – add a personalized soap to make it special.  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

SOCKS ON TWO CIRCULARS (2 lessons), $45 + materials

Wednesdays, Nov. 9 & 16, 6 – 8 pm 

Put away your double-pointed needles!  Participants learn to join a round, to knit a small tube on two circular needles, (also handy for sleeves and necks!), to turn a heel, and to close a toe with Kitchener stitch.  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

AROUND THE BLOCK (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6 – 8 pm

Learn to create an afghan or a great jacket by knitting blocks that resemble a quilted log cabin design.  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DIAGONAL SCARF (1 lesson) $35 + materials

Monday, Nov. 14, 6 – 8 pm

Learn to knit a scarf using short rows to create triangles that appear to be knit in different directions.  Easy and impressive!  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

HONEYCOMB VEST (1 lesson), $35 + materials

 Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6-8 pm

Participants learn a two-yarn technique, which produces a fabric that resembles a bee’s honeycomb.  Easy and impressive!  You only work with one yarn at a time.  Participants also learn Knitted Smocking.  Class handouts include a pattern for a honeycomb cardigan vest with smocked rib finish which you can start in class.  A great follow-up to the Beginning Knitting class!  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

POTPOURRI ORNAMENT (1 lesson) $30 `

Sunday, Nov. 20, 2 – 4

Learn to knit with placing ribbon between stitches.  Sew together and stuff with potpourri for a unique ornament for your holiday decorating.  Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills.

 

COLOR WORK – BEGINNING TECHNIQUES (1 lesson) $35  

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6 – 8 pm

Learn the basics of Color Work to include tension, reading a Color Work chart, correcting mistakes. Students will make a basic two-color headband.

 

CROCHET WORKSHOP    $5

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6 – 8 pm

Come in with your crochet questions and get assistance.

 

REGISTER

Register by calling the shop at (703)-978-2220.  Confirm and guarantee your slot by paying with a credit card over the phone, or by bringing or sending a check or cash to the store.  Please note that class fees are non-refundable.  Every effort is made to schedule you into another class or to meet with you at workshop for a make-up, if necessary.  NOTE:  During winter months, we follow Fairfax County Public Schools in regard to opening late or not at all.

Our address is:

The Yarn Barn
9413-C Old Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA  22015

Don’t see what you want to learn?  Call us (703-978-2220) or email us at penny@theyarnbarnonline and suggest a class.

Remember, you can bring any work in progress, simple or complicated, to our $5 Project Workshop Sessions and receive help from our staff.  No registration or reservation is required.  Workshops are held on Wednesdays, 10 – noon and 6 – 8 pm, and on Saturdays, 8 – 10 am