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2010 Winter/Spring Classes

 

Two Socks on two circulars Instructor:  Amy LaFave     Cost:  $40

Learn this technique and say goodbye to double points forever!  Knit both socks at the same and when you are done knitting you have the pair completed and ready to wear! It is helpful if you have knitted socks before, but it is not required. This class is 3 sessions.

Mondays Jan 25th, Feb 1st, & Feb 8th  6:00pm-9:00pm

Saturdays Jan 30th, Feb 6th, & Feb 13th  10:00am-1:00pm

Saturdays March 6th, 20th, & 27th  10:00am-1:00pm

 

Beginnings Instructor:  Connie Woodward-Haas       Cost:  $35

This class is designed to assure your success in learning the basics of knitting.  We cover the material slowly, methodically and with lots of practice.  Questions are welcome and encouraged.  No new skill comes without some effort, and we help you through the initial hurdles and into the joy of creating something of quality with your own two hands. 

Both the true beginner and the novice will benefit from the material and hands-on content of this course.  If you are looking to start up or start over, this is the class for you. This class is 4 sessions

Mondays Jan 18th, 25th, Feb 1st, & 8th 5:30pm-7:00pm

 

Intrelac Scarf  -  Instructor: Lisa LaFave   $25

Come join in on a fun and addicting way of knitting.  Entrelac knitting is a technique used to create a textured diamond pattern.  The end result resembles basket-woven strips of knitted fabric.  This is done by interconnecting squares on two different orientations.  Three yarn choices and the needle size is determined by yarn choice. 

Saturday, Jan 23rd  10:00am-1:00pm

Wednesday Feb 17th 5:30pm-8:30pm

Beginning Fair Isle  – Instructor:  Connie Woodward-Haas   $35
Learn the basics in Fair Isle knitting while making a lovely scarf. 

January 19th, 26th, Feb 2nd, & 9th 5:30pm-7:00

Continental Knitting – Instructor:  Jane Gerdon  $20

Learn the techniques of continental knitting or sometimes referred to as the European method of knitting.  It often times makes your knitting skills much faster as there is less movement to achieve each stitch.    

By appointment (3 hrs)

 

First Sweater – Instructor:  Jane Gerdon  $45
Choose from several top down patterns from Knitting Pure & Simple.  Great 1st time sweater as there are no seams to sew when project is complete.  You can choose from child to adult, cardigan or pullover. 

Wednesdays Jan 27th, Feb 10th, Feb 24th  10:00am-1:00pm

 

Classic Construction Skills – Instructor: Connie Woodward-Haas $35

This one will cover choosing and following basic patterns, basic shaping and finishing.  You will choose your own beginning project.

Mondays Feb 15th, 22nd, Mar 1st, & 8th  5:30pm-7:00pm 

Colorwork Made Easy – Instructor:  Jane Gerdon   $45                                                           Find out how easy it is to put colorful design into your knitting.  This project will be a felted basket with a twist.                                                                                                                                            Wednesdays Mar 3rd, 10th, & 17th 

Spring Bag – Instructor: Connie Woodward-Hass   $35

BYOB- (Build Your Own Bag) Workshop. This is a bag & flower pattern. Learn a new technique and how to finish beautifully.

Feb 16th, 23rd, Mar 2nd & 9th  5:30pm-7:00pm

 

“Pick Your Project" workshops   Instructor: Amy LaFave    Cost: $20

We are happy to help with a five minute consultation….for help exceeding this time and to insure you get the personalized instruction that your project deserves, we would please ask that you sign up for this workshop.  Or if you don’t see a subject in the classes that we are offering that you would be interested in, this would be the perfect way to receive instruction on what YOU want to make! 

This workshop is 2 hours and by Appointment at your convenience, please call to schedule in advance.

 

You must prepay and register in advance for classes.  They fill up fast, so register early!  LaFavorites offers a 10% discount on all class supplies.  We recommend you purchase class supplies in advance so you get the most out of class time.  Classes are non-refundable (unless we can fill your spot) and payable to the instructor

 

LaFavorites, 401 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA  98626  (360)575-9305

www.lafavorites.com