Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
More Naalbinding Stitches: $45
Instructor: Kendra Edwards
Photo Credit: Kendra Edwards
Description: Find out how simple it is to do several new stitches, just from small modifications to the Oslo stitch. Different stitches give you more options in elasticity and density. Naalbinding needle provided.
Experience Required: Students should know the Oslo Stitch (see other workshops by this instructor to learn)
Students should bring 100% wool yarn
Class Limit: 7
Minimum Age: 13
Instructor: Kendra Edwards
Photo Credit: Kendra Edwards
Description: Find out how simple it is to do several new stitches, just from small modifications to the Oslo stitch. Different stitches give you more options in elasticity and density. Naalbinding needle provided.
Experience Required: Students should know the Oslo Stitch (see other workshops by this instructor to learn)
Students should bring 100% wool yarn
Class Limit: 7
Minimum Age: 13
Fleece Show
Stephanie Anderson of Northern Woolen Mills has generously donated white or colored fleece to any 4H member who does not have sheep or fleece but would like to learn more about fleece by entering the fleece show. To reserve your fleece, please contact the festival. Thank you Stephanie!
Judge: Karen Valley
Photo Credits: Karen Valley
To enter a fleece, bring your fleece and $2 to the festival. You will fill out a card with your name and contact information and information about fleece you are entering.
Stephanie Anderson of Northern Woolen Mills has generously donated white or colored fleece to any 4H member who does not have sheep or fleece but would like to learn more about fleece by entering the fleece show. To reserve your fleece, please contact the festival. Thank you Stephanie!
Judge: Karen Valley
Photo Credits: Karen Valley
To enter a fleece, bring your fleece and $2 to the festival. You will fill out a card with your name and contact information and information about fleece you are entering.
Continuation of Beginning Inkle Weaving: All Day Class $85
Instructor: Anne Ramey
Description: Come and learn (hands-on) a form of weaving as old as the vikings (older really). Vikings would have used inkle weaving for trim on tunics or straps for apron dresses or the many other things such weaving can be used for. It is a type of rigid heddle weaving that allows simple patterns to be woven very quickly. In class we will learn to create heddles, warp a loom, read a simple pattern and weave a simple inkle band.
No Experience Necessary
Students Should Bring: Strong, non-stretching cord or thread, crochet cotton works well, no wool please (instructor allergy)
Materials Fee: $2, covers heddle thread, handouts, if students want to buy a loom afterward it is an additional $38
Class Limit: 10
Minimum Age: 12
Instructor: Anne Ramey
Description: Come and learn (hands-on) a form of weaving as old as the vikings (older really). Vikings would have used inkle weaving for trim on tunics or straps for apron dresses or the many other things such weaving can be used for. It is a type of rigid heddle weaving that allows simple patterns to be woven very quickly. In class we will learn to create heddles, warp a loom, read a simple pattern and weave a simple inkle band.
No Experience Necessary
Students Should Bring: Strong, non-stretching cord or thread, crochet cotton works well, no wool please (instructor allergy)
Materials Fee: $2, covers heddle thread, handouts, if students want to buy a loom afterward it is an additional $38
Class Limit: 10
Minimum Age: 12
Unavailable: Design Your Own Custom Fit Color Work Mittens $45
Instructor: Kathy Lewinski
Photo Credit: Kathy Lewinski
Description: In this class, you will go through the steps to becoming your own mitten designer. You’ll turn your hand measurements into a custom mitten chart for the gauge** you want. We’ll discuss cuffs, mitten shaping and thumb options. Then, you will create a color work pattern on your chart and we will discuss tips for designing patterns that are easy to knit and look good too. At the end of class, you should have a good start on your own custom pattern as well as the skills to create more patterns for yourself and others.
**Homework: Please knit a swatch in the yarn you would like to knit your mittens in and measure it for gauge. For best results, do a simple color work swatch in the round. Please email the instructor at [email protected] one week before the class with your gauge so she can provide you with the correct knitting graph paper.
Students should bring: pencil, eraser, measuring tape, calculator, thin sharpie or pen (optional), colored pencils (optional)
Experience required: We will not be knitting in the class but advanced beginner to intermediate knitters with some experience reading knitting charts will get the most out of this class.
Materials Fee and what the fee includes: $5 printed instructions, worksheets and custom knitting graph paper as well as a memory stick with blank worksheets for future use.
Class Limit: 12
Minimum Age: 13
Instructor: Kathy Lewinski
Photo Credit: Kathy Lewinski
Description: In this class, you will go through the steps to becoming your own mitten designer. You’ll turn your hand measurements into a custom mitten chart for the gauge** you want. We’ll discuss cuffs, mitten shaping and thumb options. Then, you will create a color work pattern on your chart and we will discuss tips for designing patterns that are easy to knit and look good too. At the end of class, you should have a good start on your own custom pattern as well as the skills to create more patterns for yourself and others.
**Homework: Please knit a swatch in the yarn you would like to knit your mittens in and measure it for gauge. For best results, do a simple color work swatch in the round. Please email the instructor at [email protected] one week before the class with your gauge so she can provide you with the correct knitting graph paper.
Students should bring: pencil, eraser, measuring tape, calculator, thin sharpie or pen (optional), colored pencils (optional)
Experience required: We will not be knitting in the class but advanced beginner to intermediate knitters with some experience reading knitting charts will get the most out of this class.
Materials Fee and what the fee includes: $5 printed instructions, worksheets and custom knitting graph paper as well as a memory stick with blank worksheets for future use.
Class Limit: 12
Minimum Age: 13
Unavailable: Anatomy and Knitting Socks: All Day Class $85
Instructor: Mary Bramscher Photos Credit: Mary Bramscher Description: Learn the Anatomy of a knitted sock "Top to Toe". In this class you will learn how to knit a heel flap, turn a heel, work the gusset and shape the toe of your sock. Finishing with closing the toe using the Kitchener stitch. Note: You will be making a toddler size sock in order to learn the technique. Experience required: This is a intermediate Class Students need to know how to knit and purl. Students should bring: A set of 5 double points needles Size US# 2. A stitch marker and a stitch counter. Yarn and handouts will be provided at no additional charge. Minimum Age: 16 Class size limit: 6 |
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Needle Felting a Blossom Branch $45
Instructor: Candace Osborn
Photo Credit: Candace Osborn. Photo depicts a project similar to what will be taught in class.
Description: Use wool fibers to create a branching pattern on felt, then add in petals and leaves for your own touch of spring.
Students should bring: If you have your own needles/foam pad, feel free to bring them. Otherwise, instructor will have ones you can use.
Experience required: None
Materials Fee: $4 for felt and wool
Minimum Age: 12
Class Limit: 10
Instructor: Candace Osborn
Photo Credit: Candace Osborn. Photo depicts a project similar to what will be taught in class.
Description: Use wool fibers to create a branching pattern on felt, then add in petals and leaves for your own touch of spring.
Students should bring: If you have your own needles/foam pad, feel free to bring them. Otherwise, instructor will have ones you can use.
Experience required: None
Materials Fee: $4 for felt and wool
Minimum Age: 12
Class Limit: 10