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Learning to knit and crochet will give you a lifetime of pleasure and relaxation. We have classes to help you create everything from mittens to hats to socks and the techniques to take them from ordinary to hip.

 
 

SHADOW KNITTING
4 Sessions $75
Thursday, April 1, 8, 15 & 29, 6:30-9pm

Sharon Dalebout, instructor
What is Shadow Knitting? It is a magic way to knit an optical illusion into your work. It is relatively easy and a fun technique to learn. You will have a wonderful vest to wear when you are done. INTERMEDIATE KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

KNIT SOME SOCKS
2 Sessions $45
Monday, April 5 & 12, 6:30-9pm

Sharon Dalebout, instructor
We all look forward to the arrival of Spring. It is a good time to start planning our small “take along” projects. Socks are the perfect answer and once you have mastered socks almost any knitting project will be easier. Join us in this wonderful pursuit. INTERMEDIATE KNITTING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ON DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES REQUIRED.

BEGINNING KNITTING
4 Sessions $85
Begins Thursday, April 15, 6:30-8:30pm or
Begins Saturday, April 17, 10-12noon or
Begins Monday, May 3, 10-12noon

Margaret Tullis, 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.

BABY SURPRISE JACKET
3 Sessions $55
Begins Wednesday, April 21, 7-9pm

Kristi Anderson, instructor
This class will show you how to make the popular baby sweater using Elizabeth Zimmerman’s clever pattern. Once you master the pattern you will want to make several in a variety of colors and yarns. BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED. PATTERN INCLUDED.

EASY CHILD’S CARDIGAN
3 Sessions $50
Begins Friday, April 23, 10-12noon
Kristi Anderson, instructor
Have fun knitting an easy cabled cardigan for the little person in your life. Worsted weight yarn and a simple drop shoulder construction will speed the process. This is a perfect sweater for cool spring days or summer evenings. ADVANCED BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

KNITTING 2-BEYOND THE BEGINNING
4 Sessions $75
Begins Saturday, April 24, 10-12:30pm

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.

FELTED CLOGS
2 Sessions $40
Thursday, April 29 & May 6, 7-9pm

Kristi Anderson, instructor
Make one pair for yourself and one pair for every one on your gift list. These fun clogs are knit and then felted. Fiber Trends pattern AC33 (adult) or CH38X (child) will be supplied with this class. BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

CAST ON AND BIND OFF TECHNIQUES
1 Day $65
Saturday, May 1, 9:30-4:30pm

Ann Budd, instructor
There are a variety of ways to cast-on and bind-off stitches, each with its own advantages. In the morning half of this one day workshop you’ll learn at least five different cast-ons and when to use them to provide strength, elasticity, invisibility, or decoration. In the afternoon you’ll learn at least five different bind-offs and when to use them. You will use each technique in a separate swatch that you’ll keep for reference. Cast-on methods include Long-Tail, Old Norwegian, Tubular, Provisional, Channel Island and more if time permits. Bind-off methods will include Suspended, I Cord, Three-Needle, Sewn, Decrease and more if time permits. ADVANCED BEGINNING--INTERMEDIATE KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

THE FINISHING TOUCH
2 Sessions $45
Saturday, May 1 & 8, 1-3:30pm

Margaret Wahlin, instructor
Now that you are an accomplished knitter, learn to sew the pieces of your garment together professionally with perfectly flat seams and a clever join at the shoulders. You will be more than pleased with the results. BRING A SWEATER TO FINISH AND SWATCHES TO PRACTICE ON. ADVANCED BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

EXPLORING SOCKS III
2 Sessions $45
Monday, May 3 & 10, 6:30-9pm

Sharon Dalebout, instructor
The third class in the Exploring Socks series will cover a fun sock with braids and textures and a Balbriggan Heel and Wide Toe. Great fun to knit and impressive to wear. Come and join us for this fun class. PREREQUISITE: KNIT SOME SOCKS CLASS.

DIAMOND TWINED KNITTING (TVAANDSTICKNING) MITTLETTS
3 Sessions $60
Begins Monday, May 10, 1-3:30pm

Margaret Wahlin, instructor
This is an easy introduction to tvaandstickning. You can do a project with a thumb for a mittlett or without one for a wrist warmer. You must be able to knit with your yarn carried in your right hand. ADVANCED BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ON DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES REQUIRED.

CHILD’S PICOT CARDIGAN
3 Sessions $65
Begins Wednesday, May 12, 10-12:30pm

Roxana Bartlett, instructor
Learn to knit a fun cardigan for a special little girl (Sizes 3-10). The sweater’s construction is simple and innovative. There are fun details in the picot edges and the pockets.
BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED. PATTERN PROVIDED.

TOE UP SOCK WORKSHOP
1 Day $65
Wednesday, May 12, 9:30-4:30pm

Ann Budd, instructor
These socks are worked from the toe up with an Eastern cast on, include a short row heel and end with a sewn bind off. You will make a small sample sock to learn all the skills in one day. INTERMEDIATE KNITTING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ON DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES REQUIRED.

INTRO TO KNITTING
1 Session $35
Saturday, May 22, 10-12:30

Roxana Bartlett, instructor
Have you ever been curious and wanted to try a little knitting? This class will teach you how to cast on, the knit stitch and how to cast off. And…you will start your first scarf!
NEEDLES AND YARN PROVIDED.

CROCHET

BEGINNING CROCHET
4 Sessions $85
Begins Monday, April 19, 1-3:30pm or
Begins Wednesday, May 5, 6:30-9pm

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.

HOOKED ON STITCHES FREEFORM CROCHET
3 Sessions $60
Begins Thursday, May 13, 6:30-8:30pm

Margaret Tullis, instructor
Explore fun stitches. Make a baby blanket or a throw. We’ll even do some Tunisian crochet. Straight lines optional. BEGINNING CROCHET SKILLS REQUIRED.
HOOK AND SOME YARN PROVIDED.

CROCHET CLINIC
45 Minutes $25
ANY TUESDAY, 11-4PM
CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Margaret Tullis, 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.

 

 
Learn to Knit

 

We are conveniently located in the
Table Mesa Shopping Center
635 South Broadway, Unit E, Boulder, CO 80305

Tel: (303) 494-1071 (800) 283-4163 Fax: (303) 554-6593
Email: shuttles@shuttlesspindlesandskeins.com

Hours: Mon. 12-6, Tues. - Sat. 10-6 Closed Sundays

SPRING CLOSURE - We will be closed
MONDAY, MAY 31, MEMORIAL DAY

We will be open on Sunday, May 16 from 10-5pm,
for Colorado Weavers Day!

We accept: Visa/MasterCard/Discover/AmEx

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Special Colorado Weavers Day Spin In and Knit In, Saturday, May 15, 7-9:30PM

To celebrate Colorado Weavers Day, we are inviting spinners and knitters to a Spin In and Knit In on Saturday evening. Bring your wheel, spindle and/or needles and meet old and new friends.

2010 Estes Park Wool Market June 12 & 13
Stop by our booth in the vendors building!

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Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins, Inc • Located in the Table Mesa Shopping Center 635 South Broadway, Unit E, Boulder, CO 80305
TEL (303) 494-1071 (800) 283-4163 FAX (303) 554-6593 Open Mon. 12-6, Tues. - Sat. 10-6 Visa/MasterCard/Discover/AmEx


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