Revised Schedules AND some exciting news from Michaels.com

Discover Single Crochet  All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm   

August 19

September 16

October 14

November 11

Discover the Tall Stitches of Crochet  All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 26

September 23

October 21

November 18

Discover Granny Squares   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 5

September 9

September 30

October 28

December 2

Discover Textured Stitches   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 12

October 7

November 4

December 9

Please see a store associate for details about any classes

Yarn Nights are times for you to get a question answered about a stitch, yarn or pattern question that doesn’t require a full class.  You can also sit and stitch with me at this time. 

August 10  1 – 4 pm

August 24   1 – 4 pm

September 14   1 – 4 pm

September 28   1 – 4 pm

October 12 1 – 5 pm

October 26 1 – 4 pm

November 16 1 – 4 pm

December 14 1 – 4 pm

Warm Up America Joining Parties are times to help join afghans blocks to help the homeless here in Lebanon with the donation of warm afghans.

August 18 2 – 5 pm

September 22 2 – 5 pm

October 6 2 – 5 pm

October 27 2 – 5 pm

November 3 2 – 5 pm

November 17 2 - 5 pm

Discover Baby Crochet Class      All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Textured Baby Blanket    August 21

Textured Baby Blanket September 18

Baby Rattle  October 16

Textured Baby Blanket November 13

Discover Throws and Wraps in Crochet Class  Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Lacy Wrap     August 28

Granny One Piece Throw September 25

Lacy Wrap October 23

One Piece Granny Throw November 20

Discover Crochet Gifts Class      All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 7

September 4

October 2

October 30

December 4

Discover Time to Crochet Classes   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm 

Bavarian Crochet August 14

Tapestry Crochet  August 24 9:30 – 12

Crocodile Stitch September 18

Tunisian Crochet October 9

Painted Crochet October 26 9:30 – 12

Broomstick Lace November 6

Hairpin Lace December 11

Discover Knit Stitch Class    All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 22

September 19

October 17

November 14

Discover Purl Stitch Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 1

August 29

September 26

October 24

November 21

Discover Pattern Stitches Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 8

September 5

October 3

October 31

December 5

Discover Cables Class All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 15

October 10

November 7

December 12

Discover Baby Knits Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Blanket & Booties August 23

Kimono September 20

Blanket & Booties October 18

Kimono November 15

Discover Mitered Knitting Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 30

September 27

October 25

November 22

Discover Fair Isle Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

August 9

September 6

October 4

November 1

December 6

Discover Time To Knit Classes    All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Short Rows August 16

Knook September 20

Mobius Knitting September 28 9:30 – 12

Entrelac October 11

Knook & Loom Knit November 8

2 Needle Sock   November 16 9:30 - 12

I-Cord December 13

Discover Kids Classes

Discover Kids Crochet 1   

August 3  9:30 – 11am

September 7 9:30 – 11

October 5 9:30 – 11 am

November 2 9:30 – 11 am

December 7 9:30 – 11 am

Discover Kids Crochet 2

August 10 9:30 – 11 am         

September 15 11 am – 12:30 pm

October 12 9:30 – 11 am

November 9 9:30 – 11 am

December 14 9:30 – 11 am

Discover Kids Crochet 3

August 17 9:30 – 11 am

September 29 11 am – 12:30 pm

October 19 9:30 – 11 am

November 16 9:30 – 11 am

December 15 11 am – 12:30 pm

Also NEW is online sign ups for classes you want to take. Click here to go to the Michaels website.  Click on classes and fill in your zip code.  You can then select the store closest to you or that meets your destination requirements and sign up.    You will be prompted to call the store if it is less than 24 hours before the class you would like to be sure it is still has room for you.

Come see what all the fun is about!

Simple Shapes

I've been giving a lot of thought to simple shapes.  You know the kind, square, rectangle, triangle, circle.  There has been some small controversy over some projects offered for demos and classes and the like.  Some things are boring.  This could be true.  But then again, it might not.

As I've been going about my daily routines, my mind has been free to think on this.  The basic drop shoulder sweater is 4 rectangles (front, back, and both sleeves).  Kitchen linens are rectangles or squares.  Bath linens are rectangles or squares.  Basic fingerless mitts are rectangles.  Scarves are really really long rectangles or a series of squares or small rectangles.  Simple hats can be wide and short rectangles.  Long stocking caps are very long, thin triangles.  Coasters can be any shape to protect your furniture or floors.  Socks in their most basic profile are two rectangles with a square.  Skirts are usually rectangles but could be squares, depending on length.  Purses, bags and most other mundane things are rectangles or squares.  Circles can be almost anything but hats (tams) and skirts (circle with a hole in the middle) come to mind first with purses a close third.  Trapezoids, or triangles with one point cut off straight across, are great for A-line skirts and more importantly sleeves.

The purpose for these is making straight sides and ends, or if your aesthetic is asymmetrical, a straight slant that is consistent (but that is not a simple shape).  The real artistry lies in the patterns you choose to execute, the stitch pattern you choose to use once you have the basics and the embellishments you add to your projects.  Everyone starts with the same basics when learning to knit, crochet, quilt, sew.  It just needs broken down no matter what skill we are learning.  Sewing requires accurate cutting, straight seams and even hems to avoid the homemade look as opposed to a handmade look.  Quilting needs consistent seaming and straight cuts.  Knitting and crochet work need to have straight lines so you know that you are not increasing in unexpected places or a "perfect" circle so you know you are consistently increasing.

 How many shapes that are simple can you see in your life?

New Schedules and some time off

In an effort to have sufficient time for everything coming up, one son with his fiance is coming for a visit around Easter.  The same son is graduating and getting married in the month for weddings.  I also wanted to make sure I had enough classes scheduled for everyone to be happy and get what they need.

Here are my classes thru the end of July.  I don't want to think of August or the last third of the year just yet.

Beginner Knit Classes which are held Thursday nights unless otherwise noted are first.

Discover Knit Stitch Class    All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 28

April 4

April 6 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)

May 2

May 30

July 25

Discover Purl Stitch Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

March 7

April 11

April 13 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)

May 9

June 6

July 5

Discover Pattern Stitches Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 14

March 14

April 18

April 20 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)

May 16

June 27

July 6 (Saturday 9 – 11:30am)

Discover Cables Class All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 21

March 21

April 25

April 27 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)

May 23

June 7

Beginner Crochet classes are next up.  These are held every Monday night unless otherwise noted.

Discover Single Crochet  All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm   

March 11

April 1

April 29

June 24

July 23

Discover the Tall Stitches of Crochet   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 11

March 11

April 8

May 6

June 3

July 29

Discover Granny Squares   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 18

March 18

April 22

May 13

June 10

July 31

Discover Textured Stitches   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 25

April 22

May 20

June 5

Advanced Knit classes are held Friday nights unless otherwise noted.

Discover Baby Knits Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Kimono March 1

Blanket & Booties April 5

Kimono May 3

Blanket & Booties May 31

Kimono July 26

Discover Mitered Knitting Class   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

March 8

April 12

May 10

Discover Fair Isle Class/Learn to Fair Isle   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 15

March 15

April 19

May 17

June 28

Discover Time To Knit Classes    All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

March 22 Socks Toe Up

April 26 Double Knitting

May 24 Socks Top Down

Advanced Crochet classes are the final classes scheduled.

Discover Baby Crochet Class      All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Rattle March 6

Hooded Blanket April 3

Rattle May 1

Hooded Blanket May 29

Rattle July 24

Discover Throws and Wraps in Crochet Class  All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

Lace Openwork Wrap February 13

One Piece Granny Throw March 13

Lace Openwork Wrap April 10

One Piece Granny Afghan May 8

Lace Openwork Wrap June 26

Discover Crochet Gifts Class      All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm

February 20

March 20

April 17

May 15

Discover Time to Crochet Classes   All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm 

February 27 Tapestry Crochet

March 2 Knook

April 24 Broomstick Lace

May 22 Afghan Patterns

The last thing to note are yarn nights.  

Yarn Nights are times for you to get a question answered about a stitch, yarn or pattern question that doesn’t require a full class.  You can also sit and stitch with me at this time.  Times are 6 – 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

February 26

March 19

April 23

May 21

June 1 (Saturday, 1 – 4 pm)

July 30