Marji's Yarncrafts

Fall 2011

Annual Fall Wine & Cheese Night at the shop!
 Fri., Sept. 30, 5-9pm
Come visit and catch up! Bring along something you have been working on! Enjoy some wine and snacks and see the new fall yarns and patterns - be inspired!

 

 

New Website on the way!!

Hopefully my new web site will be up and runing in the next few days! I can't edit the old one, so be patient while I try to get it done. I will also have my patterns for sale on the site, as well as through Ravelry.

 

Introduction to Socks 

 Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am
October  4, 11, 18 & 25   $48

Learn the construction of hand-knit socks in this class.  Choose either a felted stocking or a traditional sock as your project.  Socks can be knit either with double -pointed needles, two circular needles or the magic loop method; you choose what you want to learn.

Flip-Top Mittens

 Saturdays 9-11am

October 8, 15 & 29   $36

 The top piece is knitted so it can flip down and the mittens become fingerless. Choose a feminine option with a knitted hem, twisted rib and lightweight ruffle or a more masculine mitten with standard ribbing. These mittens are knitted using a DK weight yarn. Shop sample knit using Koigu Kersti.


October Cowl
 Saturdays 1-3pm

Oct. 8 & 15    $24

Cowls are in for fall! This design is by Betsy Perry for Classic Elite Yarns as part of their "Pink Scarf Project". You will use cable cast-on, circular garter stitch and an eyelet herringbone pattern. Shop model is in Malabrigo Worsted.

Welted Fingerless Gloves

Wednesdays, October 12 & 19   $24

This Churchmouse Classics pattern for fingerless gloves (mitts) is knitted from the cuff in the round incorporating right- and left-slanting make-one increases and a one-row buttonhole for the thumb. Shop sample knit with Rowan Pure Wool DK.

 Start-a-Scarf Series
The following classes meet just one time to set up your project!
  

Koigu Linen Stitch Scarf

Wednesday, October 26, 7-9pm

Choosing colors is half the fun of this project! Linen stitch mixes colors in a unique way and the finished product looks more woven than knitted.

Alexi Cable Scarf

Saturday, October 29, 1-3pm

If you are ready to try cables but do not want to make a whole sweater, this is a good project for you. This scarf uses the same patterns as in the Alexi Cable Cardigan but in small scale. Double cables border the diamond pattern. The diamond pattern has double seed stitch in the center of the motif. Recommended yarn is Berroco Vintage.

Catskills Magnolia Scarf

Wednesday, November 9, 7-9pm

This pattern is designed by Heather McVickar a Classic Elite Yarns staff member for the Pink Scarf Project. This scarf is knit from side to side lengthwise and the lace pattern repeats for the width of the scarf. This is a good project for first time lace knitters or those who need a refresher.

Wisp

Saturday, November 12, 9-11am

This popular sample in the store has been the eye of many; a lace and garter ridge patterned scarf. This lace pattern is a little more complicated and a good project for an advanced to intermediate knitter. Shop model knit using Koigu.

 
Felted Kindle Cover 
Thursdays 7-9pm
 October 27, Novembver 3 & 10  $36. 

This is a perfect gift item or a treat for you! Knit the case large and then felt it using hot water in the washing machine. Once done it can be embellished with needle felting, buttons, ribbons or be creative. The 3rd session of this class will focus on needle felting. Shop models are in Cascade 220 & Noro Kureyon.

Taygete Shawlbella

Wed. 11/2, 16 & 30,

 7-9pm, $36

 

This shawl is

a combination of striped garter stitch, a lace pattern and a border stitch. The main color with a contrasting color creates the garter stitch section, the contrasting color is used for the lace and the main color is used for the picot binding edge. Our shop model is made using Koigu Painter's Palette.

 
 

Alexi Cabled Cardigan

Thursdays 7-8:30pm, October 13 & 20, November 10 & 17, December 8 & 15  Class free with purchase of yarn.

Cables are fun, traditional, and always in style! Alexi features double cables on either side of a diamond with center of double seed. Sounds confusing, but you will be surprised how fun it is to knit! Shop model is in Berroco Vintage.

Knit, Chat and Get Help!
 Come knit and enjoy the fellowship of other knitters.  This is a great way to get help on your project, learn some new techniques and for future projects.
  

Tuesdays 7-9pm

September 6, 13, 20 & 27   $32

October 4, 11, 18 & 25   $32

November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29   $40

December 6 & 13 $16

 

Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am

September 14, 21 & 28   $24

October 5, 12 & 26   $24

November 2, 9, 16 & 30   $24

December 7 & 14   $16

 

Fridays 12-2pm

October 7, 14 & 28   $24

November 4 & 11   $24

December 2, 9 & 16   $24

Class fees are by the month, all classes are also available on a per-class basis at $10/class.

Beginner Knitting

Wednesdays 7-9pm, September 14, 21 & 28   $36

Now is the time to learn to knit! We will work on the basic stitches and get started on a project. 

 

Don't forget - you can also start with a private lesson and then join one of our Knit & Get Help classes to continue to learn while working on a simple project!
Book  Discussion and Charity event!
Plan to join us on Sunday, November 13 from 2-5pm. We will have a book discussion on Ann Hood's "The Red Thread" and start on a very special charity knitting project! I'll email more about it soon!!! 

Stitches East
 Mark your calendars October 20th-23rd for the marketplace at Stitches East.  I will be there again this year featuring Ellyn Cooper's Yarn Sonnets, a huge shipment of Koigu and more! Watch for more information and booth number! 

You must register in advance for all classes with a 50% non-refundable deposit.
A deposit may be credited only if you cancel two weeks prior to start of class.
There are no make-ups for missed classes.
Any classes cancelled to weather or emergency will be rescheduled.
A materials list will be provided prior to start of class.
CLASS PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE MATERIALS UNLESS NOTED. 
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