Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins, Inc.
Shuttles, Spindles, and Skeins

Knitting Classes

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RIBBON TANK TOP
2 Sessions $50
Thursday, June 19 & 26, 10-12:30pm
Kristi Anderson, instructor
Come knit a cute summer top from Sarah James’ Slip Stitch Ribbon Tank pattern. We will get you started during the first class and finish it, including sewing seams and edging, during the second. This is a great project for those of you who have just finished beginning knitting and want a new project to practice your skills. INCLUDES PATTERN.
BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

LACE, LACE, LACE
2 Sessions $45
Thursday, June 19 & 26, 7-9:30pm
Debbie O’Neill, instructor
Learn about knitted lace and lace knitting. It is easier than you might think to create a beautiful lace project! We will knit a lace sampler in the form of a scarf and talk about all sorts of other possibilities.
INTERMEDIATE KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

BEGINNING KNITTING
4 Sessions $85
Begins Monday, June 23, 1-3pm or
Tuesday, June 24, 7-9pm or
Thursday, July 31, 7-9pm
Kristi Anderson, instructor
Learn to knit! Knitting warm, comfortable, attractive clothing is calming to the mind and soothing to the spirit (and fun). This class covers needles, yarns and basic stitches with lots of time to practice, ask questions and discover the joy of this ancient craft. We will also make a hat! (Hat uses #10 ½, 16” circular needles and bulky yarn to be provided by student.) STRAIGHT NEEDLES, SAMPLER YARN AND BOOK PROVIDED.

KNITTING 2-BEYOND THE BEGINNING
4 Sessions $65
Begins Tuesday, June 24, 6:30-8:30pm
Roxana Bartlett, instructor
You know knit, purl, increasing, decreasing and gauge. Put it all together and knit a sweater that fits, feels wonderful and looks great! Choose a pattern from the Knitting 2 book. We will guide you in picking the right yarn and understanding the instructions. A review of knitting techniques and sweater care is also included. You must stop
by and select your pattern and yarn at least ONE WEEK before the start of class. PREREQUISITE: BEGINNING KNITTING OR DEMONSTRATED ABILITY WITH TEACHER APPROVAL.

PROBLEM SOLVING 101
1 Session $20
Saturday, June 28, 10-12noon
Roxana Bartlett, instructor
Are you still uncertain about the proper way to pick up a dropped stitch? Still not sure about the proper stitch mount? Have you never learned to “un-knit” in both directions? Discover holes and don’t know how they got there? This is the class for you! We will spend two hours concentrating on the most common mistakes that happen in knitting and the most efficient ways to fix them.

STRANDED COLOR KNITTING
3 Sessions $60
Begins Wednesday, July 9, 6:30-9pm
Sharon Dalebout, instructor
In this class you will learn the skills you need for stranded color knitting, sometimes called Fair Isle Knitting. You will knit a hat and leave with your new hat and some new knitting skills. ADVANCED BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

SocksKNIT SOME SOCKS
2 Sessions $45
Thursday, July 10 & 17, 10-12:30pm
Sharon Dalebout, instructor
“Summertime, and the living is easy” Well…it’s a nice thought. Summer is a great time to learn to knit socks. They are easy to take along and not hot in your lap while you are knitting on them. They are so much fun to knit and will be great to wear when the fall weather returns. Come and learn to knit a pair of socks and join the ranks of enthusiastic sock knitters. INTERMEDIATE KNITTING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ON DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES REQUIRED.

KNITTING REVIEW
1 Session $20
Saturday, July 12, 10-12noon
Roxana Bartlett, instructor
If you haven’t knit for awhile or you’ve taught yourself and wish you knew a little more, this class is for you. We will review the basics of knitting--cast-ons, increases and decreases, gauge and other techniques that will bring a smile to your face and make your knitting better and so much easier! BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

CONTINENTAL KNITTING (AND PURLING)
2 Sessions $45
Thursday, July 17 & 24, 7-9:30pm
Debbie O’Neill, instructor
Learn how to knit and purl by carrying the yarn in your left hand. Knowing how to knit with the yarn in either hand makes color knitting easier and can help alleviate strain since you can switch off hands. We will make a simple garter stitch dishcloth to get going and follow up with a lacy scarf that involves knits, purls, increases and decreases. We will discuss the way stitches sit on the needle. Recognizing proper stitch mount will keep you from inadvertently twisting stitches and make for much quicker knitting. BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

BAGS, BAGS, BAGS
3 Sessions $50
Begins Tuesday, July 29, 7-9pm
Kristi Anderson, instructor
This class is designed to teach you to make a variety of bags using modular knitting techniques, charts and, if desired, felted knitting. Several patterns will be provided or you may bring a pattern of your own. We will make a bag, sew it together and then embellish it inside (lining) and out (buttons, needle felting, embroidery). BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

MittensMITTENS
2 Sessions $45
Saturday, August 2 & 9, 10-12:30pm
Roxana Bartlett, instructor
Mittens make wonderful portable knitting projects-and whose fingers don’t need warming? We will be knitting all kinds of mittens: quick and simple, patterned and textured. This is a fun way to learn about using four needles! BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

KNITTING FOR KIDS (Age 10 and up)
1 Session $35

Wednesday, August 6, 1-4pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
It’s fun. It’s creative. Come see what it’s all about. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED

TOP DOWN RAGLAN SWEATER
3 Sessions $60
Begins Saturday, August 9, 10-12:30pm
Debbie O’Neill, instructor
This class will introduce you to knitting raglan sweaters from the top down. This technique enables you to try the sweater on as you knit, allowing for adjustments as you go. The sweater can be knit in any size at any gauge. ADVANCED BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

Crochet

BEGINNING CROCHET
4 Sessions $85
Begins Thursday, July 10, 6:30-9pm or
Monday July 14, 1:30-4pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Discover the versatility and usefulness of crochet. Learn basic crochet stitches and how to read patterns. Several small projects will be made, including a hat. (Hat uses worsted weight yarn to be provided by the student.) BOOK, HOOK AND SAMPLER YARN PROVIDED.

CROCHET FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
1 Session $35
Wednesday, July 23, 1-4pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
It’s a loop through a loop, and kids can have fun crocheting too. We’ll cover the basics and make some cool juggling balls. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

HOOKED ON STITCHES
3 Sessions $65
Begins Tuesday, August 12, 6:30-9pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
This class is for crocheters who want more experience with stitch patterns as well as planning and completing projects. We will sample different stitch patterns including Tunisian (afghan) crochet.
AFGHAN HOOK AND SOME YARN PROVIDED.
BEGINNING CROCHET SKILLS REQUIRED.

LACEY CROCHET
3 Sessions $65
Begins Thursday, August 14, 6:30-9pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Improve your pattern reading skills as you explore openwork. We’ll start with filet crochet. Then Irish style motifs, and finally hairpin lace.
BEGINNING CROCHET SKILLS REQUIRED.

Tatting

TATTING BASICS
3 Sessions $65
Begins Wednesday, July 16, 9:30-12noon
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Learn the basic stitches. Then discover how this “lace” is constructed. We’ll explore some contemporary tools and materials. It’s not just Grandma’s craft anymore. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.


News!

1st Monday of the month

June 2, July 7 & Aug. 4 , 7-9:30pm

Bring your wheel and/or needles
and join other knitters & spinners
in an evening of good company.

SWEATER DOCTOR IS IN
45 Minutes $20
ANY THURSDAY, 11-4pm
CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Roxana Bartlett, instructor

Is there an ailing sweater project in your life? A pattern suffering from confusion? A technique so cold it needs resuscitation? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Knits and have a one on one session that will get that sweater up and wearing.

CROCHET CLINIC
45 Minutes $20
ANY TUESDAY, 11-4PM
BUT YOU MUST CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Anne Sneary, instructor
Do you have crochet questions? Are you stuck on a project? Need help understanding directions? Want help starting a new project or finishing an old one? Crochet clinic is the answer. Bring your projects and problems, and we will talk crochet.

COMMUNITY KNITTING
On vacation until September 16, see you then!
Web site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
communityknitting/


Meet Our Instructors

Kristi Anderson - Learned to knit as a Girl Scout Leader and hasn’t ever stopped. One of our most prolific knitters she is always creating new, wonderful pieces.

Roxana Bartlett-Is both an artist-quiltmaker and a knitwear designer. Leading a double life isn't as difficult as it sounds, she says, since both reflect an aspect of her creativity and both are exciting. Her book SLIP STITCH KNITTING is an Interweave press best seller.

Sharon Dalebout-Was born with knitting needles in her fingers. Sharon is an accomplished quilter, embroiderer and knitter. Sharing her knowledge is one of her greatest pleasures. Look for her work in Handwoven and Interweave Knits.

Donna Druchanas - Learned to knit before she could read. Her designs and articles have been featured in Family Circle—Easy Knitting, Knitters, Knits and Inknitters. She is the author of THE KNITTED RUG.

Sally Kuhn - Worked for yarn during high school and college, helping with knitting, crochet and needlepoint projects. An avid weaver for seven years and a closet spinner for five, you can see her woven triple weave pick-up cougar in the main office of Smiley Middle School in Denver.

Debbie O'Neill - Learned to knit from her best friend. She has continued the learning process by taking every knitting class Shuttles has offered and has branched out into weaving, spinning and dyeing. Now she is trying her hand at designing sweaters.

Anne Sneary-Learned to knit, sew, and crochet as a child and has been exploring various fiber techniques ever since. Current interests are spinning, felting, tatting, crochet and drawloom weaving. She teaches all over the U.S. including SOAR and has contributed several projects to Handwoven.

Margaret Tullis - Learned to tat and crochet as a child from a sitter who found she could keep her quiet with a shuttle or hook and a ball of string. Later, and by then a weaver and spinner, she couldn’t resist basketry when the material fell from her Florida trees. She has produced baskets and craft for mail-order as well as installations and galleries. She loves to learn and she loves to share.

Margaret Wåhlin-Learned to knit and crochet at an extremely young age from her mother in Scotland. Knitting has always been an integral part of her life and the more complicated the patterns are, the better. Margaret has become certified as a Knitting Instructor by the Craft Yarn Council of America. She is also an avid weaver and spinner.

Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins, Inc. Located in the Table Mesa Shopping Center
635 South Broadway, Unit E, Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-1071 (800) 283-4163 FAX (303) 554-6593
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