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Class Schedule

You will receive a 10% discount coupon when you register and pay in full for any class.

All classes must be pre-paid at the time of registration and at least one week in advance of class start date. No refunds can be given for cancellations less than 7 days prior to class time.

Skill Levels

  • Herbal: easiest – true beginner
  • Green: basic – knit, purl, cast on, cast off/chain on, single crochet
  • Rooibos: beyond basic – knit, purl, basic increasing and decreasing/basic crochet shaping, single crochet, double crochet
  • Black: the sky’s the limit!

Private Lessons

Several of our wonderful shop employees are available to teach private lessons. The fee is $30/hour. If there is more than one person in the lesson, the price is $15/hour per person. You can schedule private lessons any time our employees are available.

Beginning Knitting Classes

Joni Olmstead
Fridays 12-2 pm
March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25

Christina Buckman
Sundays 1 - 3 pm
April 6, 13, 2, 27, May 4
May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15

Rene Dickey
Wednesdays 6 - 8 pm
May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3

Level: Herbal (over age 14)
Instructors: Joni Olmstead, Christina Buckman, René Dickey
Cost: $75

Never knitted a stitch? Ready to move on from knitting scarves? Or do you need to brush up on your skills? Then this class is for you. This is a comprehensive knitting course where in five weeks you will learn the basics: casting on, knitting, purling and binding off. In addition you'll learn how to use circular needles, picking up stitches, simple seaming, buttonholes and fixing common mistakes, all done on your practice swatches. Get involved in the needle arts and make new friends at the same time.
Supplies:
  • 1 skein of Cascade 220 or Encore Super wash for practice knitting only. Make sure yarn is wound into a ball before you come to class.
  • Size #7 or #8 knitting needles
  • Instructor will provide some basic written instruction, but student is highly encouraged to buy a basic beginning knitting book of your choice to refer to. We will be knitting a sampler piece incorporating all techniques covered in class. If student wishes to make something, it will be discussed on first night of class.

"Build Your Skills" Knitting Class

Ellen Gowey
Tuesdays 10 - 12 pm
  March - June
*purchase a 5-visit punchcard and attend class within 8 weeks of your registration.

Tuesdays 6 - 8 pm
  April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
  May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10

Rebecca Bienn
Thursday 6 - 8 pm
  March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10
April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26

 Level: Green
Instructors: Rebecca Bienn, Ellen Gowey
Cost: $75
Are you a knitter...

Who is stuck with instructions which make no sense? 
Who can't figure out where you were when you put your knitting down 6 months (or a year) ago?
Who decided to redesign just 'one little thing' and now what? 
With too many projects started and not many getting finished?
With sweater pieces that need putting together, but you don't know how?

This is the class for you!  Intermediate knitters with your own project(s) or new patterns, we need you in this class!  We'll get you started again, or ripped out and re-started, or just plain started if you want to take your skills to a new level.  You will receive expert advise, plus tricks of the knitting trade.  You'll learn knitting tips you didn't even know you needed!  Great environment to learn and to share what you already know.
Supplies: Bring your projects and your questions!

Kid's Knitting

Saturday 10 - 11 am
March 29, April 5, 12, 19
May 10, 17, 24, 31
June 14, 21, 28, July 5

 Level: Herbal
Instructor: René Dickey
Cost: $45
Have fun and learn to knit while creating a cute purse. This class will teach you the knitting basics of casting on, casting off, and the knit stitch. You will also learn how to make an I-cord strap, sew together your knitting, and read knitting instructions. Rene’s patient and enthusiastic style will be sure to inspire your inner knitter!
Supplies:
  • 2 different colored balls of Sugar ‘n Cream yarn
  • Size 8 knitting needle
  • Size 8 double pointed needle
  • Darning needle
  • One button

SOCK CLASSES

Magic Loop Socks

Christina Buckman
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
  April 16, 23, 30

*may run later the second week

Level: Rooibos
Instructor: Christina Buckman
Cost: $50

Get rid of those awkward double-pointed needles and learn a fun technique designed by Washington resident, Sarah Hauschka. This method is not only useful for socks but for collars, sleeves and other projects that may require knitting on double-points. It's time to challenge your skills and learn to make those fun patterned socks!

Requirement: Student must be familiar with basic knitting and decreasing methods. No previous sock experience necessary.

Supplies:
  • 1 skein of Cascade 220 or Encore Superwash
  • Size #5, 32-40" circular knitting needles, Addi Turbo
  • Magic Loop Instruction Booklet
  • 2 round stitch markers
  • Pattern will be provided by instructor

SKILL IMPROVEMENT CLASSES

Basic Pattern Adjusting

Saturday 12 - 2 pm
  May 17

 Level: Green
Instructor: René Dickey
Cost: $30
Learn how to customize any pattern to your personal shape and style. This class will teach you the basics in shaping, design, and setting your knitting up for easy finishing. Come prepared with a 4" swatch knit in the yarn and stitch pattern of your choice along with a knitting pattern or picture which inspires you.
Supplies:
  • 4" square stockinette stitch swatch or stitch pattern of choice
  • Paper and pencil
  • Measuring tape
  • Calculator
  • Knitting needles used for swatch
  • Knitting pattern of photo of your choice

Needle Felted Embellishments

Wednesday 6 - 8 pm
May 14
June 4

 Level: Herbal
Instructor: Joanne Dailey
Cost: $30
Use needle felting to create flowers and other fun things for decorating your felted projects. Absolutely no skills required for this easy and fun felting technique. Project changes with the seasons. Even more addictive than Sudoku!
Supplies:
  • Fiber Trends Needle Felting Starter Kit
  • 1 oz. of roving in two colors

PROJECT CLASSES

Crocheted Wave Afghan

Mondays 6 - 8 pm
DATE CHANGE - PLEASE CONTACT SHOP

 Level: Herbal
Instructor: Deb Barnes
Cost: $40
You need only the basic understanding of crochet to make this beautiful afghan. The first class will be a review of basic technique, how to read the pattern, and what design options you have. You will need to have at least one skein of the yarn you intend to use for the project and the appropriate hook size.
Supplies:
  • crochet hook
  • at least one skein of yarn (16 skeins of different Noro Kureyon colors were used for the sample afghan)
  • split ring markers
  • pattern supplied by instructor

Basic Twined Hat

Saturday 12 - 2 pm
  April 12

 Level: Rooibos
Instructor: Lisa Ellis
Cost: $30
Come learn an old Swedish Technique of 2-end knitting or twining. We'll learn to cast on with both ends, work a "tubed" trimwork and twine the rest. It's a warm, wind-resistant hat that is ideal for winter sports - and it only takes 1 skein of Taos! And as always, tricks of the trade will be taught along the way.
Supplies:
  • 1 Lisa Ellis Designs "Basic Twined Hat" pattern H-15
  • 1 skein Crystal Palace "Taos" yarn (all sizes)
  • #9 circular and DPN's
  • 1 stitch marker

Slip-Stitch Knitting

Saturday 10 - 12 pm
  May 3

 Level: Rooibos
Instructor: Lisa Ellis
Cost: $30
Slip-Stitch knitting is the simpliest form of knitting in color. Only 1 yarn is knit and carried at a time giving the allusion of complexity. We'll practice slip-stitching in the round and in the flat as well as practice a
few different graphs. Slip-Stitch knitting uses less yarn than Fair Isle knitting and is a great alternate to the linen stitch - come explore this technique.
Supplies:

Choice of a hat or purse

  • Hat: 1 Lisa Ellis Design Slip-Stitch Hat pattern (LEDH-5)
  • 3 skeins of Debbie Bliss "Baby Cashmerino"
  • #4 & #5 circular needles (16")
  • Stitch Marker
  • Purse: 1 Lisa Ellis Design Slip-Stitch purse pattern
  • 4 skeins Tahki "Cotton Classic"
  • #7 circular needles (16")
  • Stitch Marker

Just Added! ONE-DAY TOP-DOWN RAGLAN WORKSHOP

Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 pm (with a break for lunch)
   May 10

 Level: Rooibos
Instructor: Rebecca Bienn
Cost: $85

In this 7-hour Unpattern workshop we will learn the basics of top-down construction and how to design your own garments. Using Karen Alfke's Unpattern #6, the process is easily followed and quite addictive! For advanced knitters. We will be completing a small, doll-size sample sweater using all the steps of the Unpattern. Maximum 8 students.

Note: Bring a lunch - there will be a short break to eat.

HOMEWORK: knit a 5"X 5" swatch at 5 sts/1" gauge in worsted weight yarn."

Supplies:
  • "Unpattern" #6 (included in class fee)
  • One skein of worsted weight yarn (at least 100 yards)
  • Two 24" circulars (or two #7 or # 8 circulars of any length)
    OR double points in the size for 5 sts/1" in worsted weight yarn (probably 7's or 8's)
  • The usual knitting tools: scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle, 5 stitch markers, a row counter, a pencil for notes and a sense of humor.

Knit Your First Hat

Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
   May 21, 28

 Level: Green
Instructor: Christina Buckman
Cost: $30
Want to learn how to make a basic hat? This is the class for you. You will learn how to knit in the round, use double pointed needles and a fun pinwheel decrease method. In addition you will learn how to pick up stitches to add a cute brim to give it a cool twist.
Supplies:
  • 2 balls of Cilantro
  • Size 8 16" circular needle or needle to obtain gauge
  • Size 8 longer dpn's
  • Locking stitch marker
  • Pattern provided by instructor

Kauni Klub

Thursday 6 - 8 pm
April 3, May 1, 15, 29, June 26

 

 Level: Black
Instructor: Elaine Haig-Widner
Cost: $75

In Kauni Klub we will work through all of the steps for making Ruth Sorenson's beautiful Kauni Sweater in a supportive environment. From customizing the pattern for your unique size through cutting steeks, and perfecting the final touches, each phase of the project will be presented in an easy to understand way, sure to inspire your knitting confidence.

Before you begin: please come to the first class with a swatch knit in the round, achieving the gauge you like (around 6 stitches per inch). Feel free to contact the instructor with any questions if you haven't swatched in the round before.

Please note: the length of time between the first and second classes gives you the time to knit to the underarm of the sweater with little pressure.
Supplies:
  • Circular needle in size to get gauge you like, and just shorter than the bust measurement you are knitting for
  • DPNs or second circular needle in same size for gauge swatch.
  • Circular needle one size smaller than main needle for ribbing.
  • Enough Kauni yarn to complete your project.
  • Stitch markers (6)
  • Stitch holders (6) or waste yarn.

Bucky Bag

Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
June 11, 18, 25

 Level: Green
Instructor: Christina Buckman
Cost:$50
What's a Bucky Bag you ask? It's named after me of course! Well, it's a clever basic felted tote with a handle you can knit long or short, has an inside divider and will hold all your heart desires. You will learn knitting in the round, picking up stitches, washer felting technique and adding needle felted art to the front of your bag.
Supplies:
  • coming soon

Knit Skirts

Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 pm
June 7

 Level: Rooibos
Instructor: Carol Lansinger
Cost:$80
Carol will teach the basic design elements of a skirt and how you can change them from waist to hem for a custom fit. Starting with an exploration of personal style and skirt types we'll move to color and patterns, look at Carol's collection of her own knitted skirts, consider what style is right for you and what yarns and stitch patterns knit up a fabric that drapes well and makes a fine skirt fabric. We will review your swatches and look at a Carol's basic skirt pattern with 3 variations to understand design elements, illustrating how to make changes using your own measurements, yarn and stitch pattern. You will leave class with your own pattern template, along with three additional patterns to begin your own knitted skirt.
Supplies:
  • You'll bring a couple of swatches to class, knitted a needle size smaller than ball band suggests. One should be in a plant fiber (cotton, bamboo, soy) and one in an animal
    fiber (wool, alpaca, or blend). Time will be given in class to do one swatch as we will present other yarns from Village Yarns and Tea that will be available to purchase and swatch.

Finishing and Care of Your Hand knits

Saturday 12 - 2 pm
June 21

 Level: Green
Instructor: Rene Dickey
Cost:$30
Learn how to finish your projects as beautifully as you knit them. In this course we will cover all aspects of professional looking finishing; proper blocking techniques, seaming, picking up stitches, crochet edges, and many tips and tricks for flawless finishing. This class will not only teach you the techniques of finishing but enable you to have creative freedom from patterns on how you would like your project finished. Students may bring a garment ready for finishing or a few swatches of knitting to practice on.
Supplies:
  • Three 4" x 4" stockenette stitich swatches
  • Extra yarn from knitting
  • Knitting needles used for swatches/project
  • Crochet hook equivalent size to knitting needles (go by mm)
  • Blunt-tip darning needle
  • Pins

Beginning Lace

Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
April 9 16
June 18, 25

 Level: Rooibos
Instructor: Joni Olmstead
Cost:$50
If you'd like to try a more delicate knitting technique, try lace! We'll learn stitches commonly used in lace knitting, how to read a lace chart, the Norwegian cast-on and Russian bind-off and more!size US 5 and 6 knitting needles and purchase Knitspot's Hypotenuse Scarf/Shawl pattern from Village Yarn and Tea Shop. Two 2-hour sessions.
Supplies:
  • 350-400 yds. fingering or sport weight wool or wool blend
  • Size US #5 and 6 knitting needles
  • Pattern will be supplied with class fee

Knitting with Beads

Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
May 7

Saturday 11:00 - 1:00 pm
June 14

 Level: Green
Instructor: Joni Olmstead
Cost:$30
Adding beads to your knitting is a fun and easy way to give your work that extra little sparkle! Joni will teach you five different ways to knit beads into everything from lace to felted bags. Lab fee: $2 per student to cover the cost of beads and handouts. Must know how to knit and purl. Class is one 2-hour session.
Supplies:
  • smooth worsted weight yarn
  • size US 7 or 8 knitting needles

SPINNING CLASSES

Wheel Spinning 102
(Revive your spinning passion)

Sunday 11:00 - 1:00 pm
  May 4

 Level: Herbal
Instructor: Elaine Haig-Widner
Cost: $30

Learn the basics of wheel spinning:

  • prepared fiber
  • wheel parts and what they do
  • fiber prep
  • getting started
  • trouble shooting
  • plying
  • finishing the skein
Supplies:
  • You will need to provide your own wheel, and approximately 2 oz of medium grade fiber (like Colonial), which is available for purchase at the shop.

Drop Spindle 101

Sunday 12:00 - 2:00 pm
March 30

Sunday 11:00 - 1:00 pm
June 1

 Level: Herbal
Instructor: Eleane Haig-Widner
Cost: $35
Learn the art of drop spindling in this one day class. A great way to relax and be creative at the same time.
Supplies:
  • recommend - a student-grade spindle or better
  • "Spin It" book by Lee Raven.
  • other supplies will be provided by instructor.
 
 

 

 

 

 

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19500 Ballinger Way NE * Shoreline, WA 98155
Phone: 206.361.7256
contact us: store@villageyarnandtea.com