Class Policy: Class fee is due in full at time of registration. Materials for class projects must be purchased from PK Yarn Over Knit. Please note skill prerequisites for each class, where noted. Class fees are nonrefundable. Only registered students may attend classes. Family or friends cannot “hang out” in the shop during classes. Classes that do not have minimum registrants 7 days before the first session will be cancelled. Please come to class with required materials, tools and basic knit kit (tape measure, scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle).

May 2012

1 lesson • Tuesday evening, 6:30 to 8:30 pm • May 8, 2012

Instructor: Paula

Skills required: long-tail cast on, knitting

This shop favorite is one of those projects that looks much harder than it is. Participants will learn basics of knit projects that use pre-strung beads as they knit a beaded scarf.

Drop Stitch Shawl

2 lessons • Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 pm • May 9 and 16, 2012

Instructor: Ann

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns

Knit a fringed triangular shawl that will be different from everyone else’s. Learn the magic of extra wraps and dropping them to create open fabric.

Finishing Techniques: Seaming and Buttonholes

1 lesson • Saturday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm • May 12, 2012

Instructor: Nancy

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns

Finishing can make or break a project. Nancy will share tips she’s learned from her years of knitting to help your project be a success. Please bring 8 worsted-weight swatches, each 6 inches square; 2 bound-off and the rest on needles or waste yarn/holders.

3 lessons • Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 pm • May 23 and 30, June 6, 2012

Instructor: Ann

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns, working in the round

Many knitters have made hats, but have you ever made a brimmed sun hat? This lightweight hat is a great addition to your summer wardrobe, and a must for sunny days.

Lace Workshop: Month 5

1 lesson • Saturday morning, 10:00 am to Noon • May 19, 2012

Instructor: Ann

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns

If you have wanted to knit lace, but been apprehensive to try it on your own, then this class series is for you. We’ll make a scarf, adding a new lace pattern panel each month. Lacework will build each month on the skills from previous months. Participants must have a sense of adventure and be ready to learn!

Afghan Square: Month 5

1 lesson • Saturday morning, 10:00 am to 11:00 am • May 26, 2012

Instructor: Paula

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns

Back due to popular demand! Over the course of 2012, you’ll make a small afghan, one square at a time. Each month will feature a new stitch pattern, giving you many opportunities to expand your knitting skills.

June 2012

Socks on Double Point Needles

4 lessons • Saturday mornings, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm • June 2, 16, 23 and 30, 2012

Instructor: Nancy

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading patterns, working in the round

Socks are popular. Learn why in this class that will teach you the basics of sock knitting, including working on DPNs, basics of construction and fitting. You will knit your socks using Sport weight or DK yarn, so they will work up faster than using typical sock yarn.

Vest

4 lessons • Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 pm • June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012

Instructor: Nancy

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading patterns

Accessorize your wardrobe with this knit vest. 

4 lessons • Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 pm • June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012

Instructor: Ann

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading patterns

Make a lace shawl from cotton blend yarn - perfect for summer! This shawl is semi-circular and features interesting EASY lace patterns.

Möbius Cowl

1 lesson • Friday morning, 10:00 am to Noon • June 8, 2012

Instructor: Ann

Skills required: basic knitting and purling, a sense of adventure

This shop favorite is one of those projects that looks much harder than it is. Participants will learn basics of möbius knitting, including Cat Bordhi’s Möbius cast on.

Finishing Techniques: Seaming and Buttonholes

1 lesson • Saturday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm • June 9, 2012

Instructor: Nancy

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns

Finishing can make or break a project. Nancy will share tips she’s learned from her years of knitting to help your project be a success. Please bring 8 worsted-weight swatches, each 6 inches square; 2 bound-off and the rest on needles or waste yarn/holders.

String Bag

2 lessons • Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 pm • June 13 and 20, 2012

Instructor: Ann

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading patterns

Who says that knit bags have to be solid? Make a string bag that’s perfect for groceries or a trip to the beach.

Beaded Scarf

1 lesson • Friday morning, 10:00 am to Noon • June 15, 2012

Instructor: Paula

Skills required: long-tail cast on, knitting

This shop favorite is one of those projects that looks much harder than it is. Participants will learn basics of knit projects that use pre-strung beads as they knit a beaded scarf.

Lace Workshop: Month 6

1 lesson • Saturday morning, 10:00 am to Noon • June 16, 2012

Instructor: Ann

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns

If you have wanted to knit lace, but been apprehensive to try it on your own, then this class series is for you. We’ll make a scarf, adding a new lace pattern panel each month. Lacework will build each month on the skills from previous months. Participants must have a sense of adventure and be ready to learn!

Afghan Square: Month 6

1 lesson • Saturday morning, 10:00 am to 11:00 am • June 23, 2012

Instructor: Paula

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns

Back due to popular demand! Over the course of 2012, you’ll make a small afghan, one square at a time. Each month will feature a new stitch pattern, giving you many opportunities to expand your knitting skills.

Ongoing Classes

Lace Workshop

Saturday mornings, 10:00 am to Noon • Third Saturday of the month

Instructor: Ann

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns

If you have wanted to knit lace, but been apprehensive to try it on your own, then this class series is for you. We’ll make a scarf, adding a new lace pattern panel each month. Lacework will build each month on the skills from previous months. Participants must have a sense of adventure and be ready to learn!

Afghan Square of the Month

Saturday mornings, 10:00 am to 11:00 am • Fourth Saturday of the month

Instructor: Paula

Skills required: cast on, basic knitting and purling, familiarity with reading simple patterns

Back due to popular demand! Over the course of 2012, you’ll make a small afghan, one square at a time. Each month will feature a new stitch pattern, giving you many opportunities to expand your knitting skills.

Teen Knit

Wednesday afternoons, 3:30 to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Paula

Teen Knit provides a safe, fun environment for your teen to learn how to knit and to build upon their knitting skills. Come in for more details.