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TT201-Dimensional Stitching
Homework: none
Supplies: 8" stretcher bars. plus tape and tacks for attaching. Standard Needlepoint supplies:(Needles # 20, 22 & 24, Magnifiers, cutters, stands, laying tools, etc...?)
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TT203-Multi-Media Tote Sampler
Homework: Bring at least 12 squares that are 6" square minimum (exact size and shape do not matter) Squares/rectangles can be of any media: knit, crochet, embroidered, quilted, needlepoint, etc. Also consider old sweater pieces, old quilt squares and pretty fabrics. Bring matching buttons, beads, trims, ribbons, and any decorations you can imagine. Purse handles
Supplies: scissors, thread
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TB205-Plan a Shop Retreat - For Fun and Profit
Homework: None
Supplies: Pen or pencil for taking notes
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TB206-Making the Most of Your Retail Space
Homework: Attendees should bring: 1) A list of their inventory by category 2) A sketch of the floor plan of their shop 3) Pictures of their retail space
Supplies:
None
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TT207-Essential Skills for the Self Taught Knitter
Homework: Use plain, light colored yarn throughout.1. One 3" square swatch in St st, blocked flat. 2. Cast on 24 sts:work 3"St st.DO EXACTLY AS WRITTEN: do not slip sts and do not work short rows. At beg of next RS row, bind off 6 sts. At beg of next RS row, bind off 3 sts. At bef of next RS row, bind off 2 sts. At beg of next 3 RS rows, bind off st. Work 8 rows straight. Bind off all sts.
Supplies: yarn, needles, blunt tapestry needle and crochet hook.
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TT208-Creative Knitting
Homework: none
Supplies: Odd ball yarn, appropriate size knitting needles, crochet hook, darning needle.
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TT209-Design Your Own Socks
Homework: Students should have knit a variety of socks in the past - heel flap and gusset; short row heel; and ideally at least one architecture from my book, New Pathways for Sock Knitters.
Supplies: Needles and yarn will be provided; please bring tapestry needle, measuring tape, and a variety of markers
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TT210-Hugs and Kisses Baby Blankie and Blocks
Homework: Three swatches as follows, all using the same yarn: Swatch 1: With either DK or worsted weight yarn in a light color and using appropriate-sized knitting needles, CO 23 sts. Beg Reverse Stockinette St Patt, and work even until piece measures approx ½" from beg, ending after WS row. Swatches 2 and 3: Same as Swatch #1, using same yarn.
Supplies: Three homework swatches with yarn still attached; same size knitting needles as those used for homework swatches; two size 5 double-pointed knitting needles; scissors.
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TT211-Learning and Teaching Continental Knitting
Homework: none
Supplies: Light colored aran weight, smooth, wool yarn and appropriate size needles. A blue or black ink pen with a roller type point.
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TT212-Nuno Felting
Homework: none
Supplies: A towel or two, and a plastic carrier bag / zippered plastic bags for carrying damp pieces. Special bits of yarn, fabric or fiber.
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TT213-The Crayon Box Jacket
Homework: none
Supplies: US10/6.0mm needles of your choice; 4-5 different basic wool yarns is your choice of colorway that knit at 4st/inch on US10 needles including Cascade Pastaza, Classic Elite Montera or Bazic Wool, Manos wool, Stacy Charles Zara Plus or Merino Cable, Lamb's Pride Worsted; 2-3 ribbons such as Trendsetter Dolce or Dolcino, Berroco Zen, Deco Ribbon, Choo-Choo, K1C2 Tartelette: 1-2 sock and fingering wieght yarns; mohair, odds and ends, runners, novelty yarns and anything else that beckons except bulky, chunky and chenille yarns. If in doubt, bring it!
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TT214-Mystery* Intarsia Bag
Homework: none
Supplies: DK / Sport weight yarn or thicker (all similar weights), in more than one colour. (If you have any hand-painted or space dyed yarn this is very effective in conjunction with solid colors, but don’t purchase any especially!) A pair of straight needles in size US 3, 4 or 5, ( 3.5 - 4 mm ) or larger to suit your yarn. Scissors, ruler or sticky notes and usual knitting paraphernalia.
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TT215-Reversible Colored Knitting
Homework: 1. With any light-colored, worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles, cast on 12 stitches. Work in 1 x 1 ribbing for about 1”.
Supplies: 1. Light-colored, worsted weight yarns, 3 to 5 different colors. 2. Appropriate needles plus needles 2 or 3 sizes larger either CIRCULAR or long double-pointed. 3. Knitter's gauged graph paper, larger size for ease of viewing. 4. TWO cable needles of the same size. 5. The completed homework. Many charts/graphs of your favorite color stitch patterns and motifs - small ones and strong geometrics especially.
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TB216-A Step By Step Guide To Creating Your First Web Site
Homework: none
Supplies: Writing utensils
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TT217-December 25
Homework: none
Supplies: Size 24 and 22 tapestry needles, plus a thin, rigid beading needle; a set of 12" x 12" stretcher bars and tacks; usual stitching supplies, including a laying tool.
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TT218-I-Cord Intensive
Homework: Make three swatches (instructions below) using, smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn. Swatch #1: Cast on 21 sts. Row 1: K10, P1, K10. Row 2: P10, K1, P10. Repeat these 2 rows five times. Purl 1 row (right side). Work Row 2, then repeat Rows 1 and 2 four more times. Do not bind off. Cut yarn, leaving a short tail. Swatch #2: Cast on 25 sts. Work 4 rows in stockinette, then work the following: Row 1 (right side): *P1, K7* repeat between *, ending P1. Row 2: *P1, K1, P5, K1* repeat between *, ending P1. Row 3: K2, *P1, K3* repeat between *, ending P1, K2. Row 4: P3, *K1, P1, K1, P5* repeat between *, ending K1, P1, K1, P3. Row 5: K4, *P1, K7* repeat between *, ending P1, K4. Work 3 rows in stockinette, then work the following: Row 1: (right side): K2, P2, K17, P2, K2. Row 2: P1, K1, P2, K2, P13, K2, P2, K1, P1. Row 3: P1, K5, P1, K11, P1, K5, P1. Row 4: P7, K1, P9, K1, P7. Row 5: K8, P1, K7, P1, K8. Row 6: P9, K2, P3, K2, P9. Row 7: K11, P3, K11. Work 3 rows in stockinette. Do not bind off. Cut yarn, leaving a short tail. Swatch #3: Make about a 5” square in stockinette and bind off. Using contrasting yarn, make a length of i-cord 10” long. Cut yarn and pull through all stitches.
Supplies: Three prepared swatches, a small amount of the leftover yarn from these swatches and a small amount of worsted weight yarn in a contrasting color. Set of double pointed needles in size appropriate for yarn (about US #7 or 8), circular needle in same size, crochet hook in same size, yarn needle, scissors.
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TB302-Increase Profits - Create Classes
Homework: none
Supplies: Pencil or pen for taking notes
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TB303-Being A Better Buyer
Homework: 1) A list of what inventory they need to restock. 2) A budget of what they want to spend at the Market 3) A list of what they want to add to their shop inventory 4) A list of Credit References to give to new vendors 5) Picture of their shop 6) A marketing plan
Supplies: 1) A list of what inventory they need to restock. 2) A budget of what they want to spend at the Market 3) A list of what they want to add to their shop inventory 4) A list of Credit References to give to new vendors 5) Picture of their shop 6) A marketing plan
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TT304-Bat and Breakfast Halloween House Stand-Up
Homework: none
Supplies: Bring 10x12 stretcher bars, tacks,a laying tool and scissors.
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TT305-Beautiful Calla Lilly
Homework: none
Supplies: Bring normal stitching supplies including your favorite laying tool and tacks or a staple gun. Stretcher bars will be provided in your kit.
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TT306-Crochet for Cowards
Homework:
None
Supplies: Smooth, worsted weight yarn in several colors for learning; 300 yds of heavy worsted weight yarn for first class project (4 sts = 1"; hand-dyed or variegated is OK); 200 yds of bulky weight yarn for second class project (3 sts = 1"; hand-dyed or variegated is OK); scissors.
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TT307-Finishing Sweaters Can Be A Happy Ending
Homework: Using aran weight or heavy worsted weight yarn (suggested needle size- 4.5mm (US 7) for rib & 5.5mm (US 9) for St st. Needle size is not important - just make a nice fabric - not too tight, not too loose. Make 2 identical samples to practice with in class. Gauge is not important for samples. Using smaller needle, CO 21 sts leaving a 20” tail. Row 1: WS - p1, (k1, p1) to end. Row 2: RS - k1, (p1, k1) to end. Continue making k1, p1 ribbing for 14 rows ending with a WS row (ready to do RS row). Change to larger needles and St st for 21 rows. (The knit side is the side with the knit sts at each edge of the ribbing; the purl side is the side with the purl sts at the edge). Cut yarn leaving a 20” tail. Change to a disgusting, hideous, contrasting color and continue St st for 8 rows. Carefully slide naked & potentially unravelable sts off needle (do not bind off) winding remaining yarn around the two samples to secure for transport. Bring the 2 samples and a tapestry needle.
Supplies: Bring the two samples and a large eye needle.
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TT308-Felting Five Ways
Homework: Cut the sleeves off an old wool sweater and set aside. Send the sweater body through hot wash/cold rinse to shrink. Knit 6 x 6" swatch with wool yarn, ending with 3-4 rows of cotton or other non-shrinkable yarn. Shrink in same wash as sweater. Do not pull out cotton yarn -- bring swatch and appropriately-sized knitting needles to class, along with the rest of the wool you used to knit the piece.
Supplies: towel, large ziploc-style bag and/or plastic grocery bag, small piece of upholstery foam or Clover felting brush
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TB309-Teachers' Workshop
Homework: none
Supplies: Pencil and paper for taking notes.
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TT310-Beginning Punchneedle Embroidery
Homework: none
Supplies: small curved tip scissors, magnification if needed
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TB311-Preparing Products for Presentation in the Web
Homework: none
Supplies: Writing utensils
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TT312-Vintage Cottage Mini Stocking
Homework: none
Supplies: Size 24 and 22 tapestry needles, plus a thin, rigid beading needle; a set of 8" x 10" strether bars and tacks; usual stitching supplies, including a laying tool. I will provide a crimping tool for use in class when making the beaded tassel.
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TT313-Getting the Most From Your Variegated Yarn
Homework: Using a variegated yarn where each color is between 1” and 9” long, cast on 20 stitches. Work in stockinette until the colors begin to repeat regularly in your swatch. Increase or decrease a stitch or two and continue knitting until the colors begin to repeat regularly again. Do this one more time. Don’t bind off. Bring your swatch to class.
Supplies: Variegated yarn and a matching or contrasting solid yarn for swatching, needles in a size appropriate for this yarn; a circular needle or set of dp needles in the same size; needles 2 and 4 sizes larger.
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Friday Classes
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FT101-Stripes and Stripes That Aren't
Homework: With worsted weight yarn and appropriate circular needle, cast on 20 sts. K5 rows, then p1 row.
Supplies: More homework yarn, partial balls of 2 solid colors
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FT102-Beyond Creative Knitting
Homework: none
Supplies: Odd ball yarn, appropriate size knitting needles, crochet hook, darning needle
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FT103-Progressive Projects for Teaching the Joys of Sock Knitting
Homework: none
Supplies: Paper, pencil, tapestry needle, measuring tape and a variety of markers
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FT104-Jeannie--Flowers in a Bronze Urn
Homework: none
Supplies: Needles--size 22 & 24 tapestry, 20 & 24 chenille, 2 pr. 9" stretcher bars, brass tacks, laying tool
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FT105-Petite Blue Floral Wacky Vase
Homework: none
Supplies: Tacks or staples for mounting canvas to bars. small utility scissors for cutting paper patterns, plus using stitching supplies.
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FT106-Reversible Scarves
Homework: Five pieces as follows: #1: With smooth, solid-colored worsted weight yarn, preferably wool, and size 8 needles, CO 24 sts. Slip sts onto holder. #2: With smooth, solid-colored worsted weight yarn, preferably wool, and size 8 needles, CO 24 sts. Work K6, P6 Rib for four rows total. Slip sts onto holder. #3: With smooth, solid-colored light-colored worsted weight yarn, preferably wool, and size 8 needles, CO 14 sts. Row 1 (RS): P1, *K2, P2. Repeat from * across, ending row with K1. Slip sts onto holder. #4: With smooth, solid-colored light-colored worsted weight yarn, preferably wool, and size 8 needles, CO 19 sts. Slip sts onto holder. #5: With smooth, solid-colored dark-colored worsted weight yarn, preferably wool, and size 8 needles, CO 26 sts. Slip sts onto holder.
Supplies: Homework (with yarn still attached); smooth, solid-colored worsted weight yarn in several light AND dark colors, preferably wool; size 8 double-pointed needles and/or 16" size 8 circular knitting needle; cable needle; scissors; pen or pencil
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FB107-Being a Better Buyer
Homework: Attendees should bring: 1) A list of what inventory they need to restock. 2) A budget of what they want to spend at the Market. 3) A list of what they want to add to their shop inventory. 4) A list of credit references to give to new vendors. 5) Picture of their shop. 6) A marketing plan.
Supplies: Attendees should bring: 1) A list of what inventory they need to restock. 2) A budget of what they want to spend at the Market. 3) A list of what they want to add to their shop inventory. 4) A list of credit references to give to new vendors. 5) Picture of their shop. 6) A marketing plan.
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FT109-Nuno Felting
Homework: none
Supplies: A towel or two, a plastic carrier bag/zippered plastic bags for carrying damp pieces, special bits of yarn, fabric or fiber
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FT110-The Many Benefits of Those Oops! Dropped Stitches
Homework: Swatch 1: 6" x 6" swatch in a smooth, light colored yarn with a long tail cast on. Do not bind off or cut yarn. Swatch 2: Cast on 21 sts with a long tail cast on. [Knit 2 rows, purl 1 row] until 6". Do not bind off or cut yarn. Swatch 3: Work an optional 6" x 6" swatch with various aran or pattern motifs with 3 purl sts between each motif. Use a long tail cast on and do not bind off.
Supplies: Yarn and needles used for swatches, tape measure, calculator, paper and pen, US 10.5/6.5 mm circular needles, assorted stash and novelty yarns
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FT112-Caps A La Carte: Design Your Own Crocheted Hat
Homework: none
Supplies: A range of crochet hooks (4-6 mm), measuring tape, removable stitch markers yarn needle. Yarn and patterns will be provided.
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FT113-Learning How To Read and Use Japanese Knitting Patterns
Homework: Please bring lots of questions!
Supplies: Pen and paper for notes, magnetic board if you have one
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FT114-Creative Crochet Edgings for Knitters
Homework: Four stockinette stitch samples worked in a light color worsted weight yarn. Each sample must be 4" by 4".
Supplies: Homework swatches, several light colors of smooth, worsted weight yarn, size F crochet hook, basic knitting accessories
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FT115-Toe Up Socks for Travellers-Bosnian Toes & Turkish Heels
Homework: none
Supplies: Smooth DK/sport weight yarn (5-6 sts per inch in normal ST st), may be plain, variegated or a selection of colors, one set of 5 dpns in size 3-3.5 mm, US 3 or 4 (smaller than customary for this weaight of yarn), four smaller size dpns - for picking up stitches, scraps of waste yarn, darning needle
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FT116-Weaving Techniques As Applied To Knits
Homework: 1. With any sport weight yarn and size 6 needles, cast on 17 stitches and work in k1, p1 rib for 1". Leave stitches on needle or stitch holder to be picked up and worked later. 2. With worsted weight yarn and size 9 needles, cast on 18 stitches and work in reverse stockinette stitch for 1". Leave stitches on needle or stitch holder to be picked up and worked later. 3. With worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, seed stitch for 4" and bind off. 4. With worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, stockinette stitch for 4" and do not bind off but leave stitches on needle or stitch holder.
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn of at least 2 different colors, size 9 ndls., sport weight yarn, size 6 needles, bulky weight yarn of yet another color and/or some textured/novelty yarn of any weight, graph paper, pencils (preferably in several colors), eraser, tapestry needle, homework swatches and needles
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FB117-Plan a Shop Retreat--For Fun and Profit
Homework: none
Supplies: Pen or pencil for taking notes
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FT118-Finishing Techniques for Punchneedle Embroidery
Homework: Bring a punchneedle pattern ready to start finishing.
Supplies: Small scissors, magnification if needed
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FT119-Experimenting with Yarn - A Knitted Purse Project
Homework: none
Supplies: Students will need #7 or #8 knitting needles, sissors and a darning needle.
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FB120-Email Marketing the RIGHT Way
Homework: none
Supplies: Writing utensils
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FB121-Plan for Success
Homework: none
Supplies:
None
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FT123-Weave a Scarf in a Day
Homework: none
Supplies: none
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FT126-Bargello Medallions - The Sixty Minute Ornament
Homework: none
Supplies: 6" mini stretcher bars, #22 needle scissors or thread cutter
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FT127-Make Your Own Yarn
Homework: none
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None
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FT128-Bunny in the Posies Basket
Homework: none
Supplies: Several #20, 22, 24 tapestry needles, a package of embroidery needles of various sizes, laying tool, tacks for attaching canvas to stretcher bars, and embroidery scissors.
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FT201-Weekewatchie Mermaid
Homework: none
Supplies: 9 x 11 stretcher bars, tacks, laying tool, scissors
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FT202-Celtic Cables
Homework: Homework Swatch #1: With smooth worsted weight yarn in a light color and appropriate size knitting needles, CO 15 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1", then continue in Stockinette St until swatch measures approx. 2 ½" from beg, ending after WS row. Do not cut yarn. Do not BO. Slip these live sts onto a holder (or better yet, just keep them on your needle for use in class.) Homework Swatch #2: With smooth worsted weight yarn in a light color and appropriate size knitting needles, CO 20 sts. Complete same as swatch #1. Homework Swatch #3: With smooth worsted weight yarn in a light color and appropriate size knitting needles, CO 36 sts. Complete same as swatch #1.
Supplies: Three homework swatches, smooth worsted weight yarn in light colors, appropriate knitting needles, two size 6 double-pointed needles, graph paper (4 or 5 squares to the inch), pencil
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FB203-Making the Most of Your Retail Space
Homework: Attendees should bring: 1) A list of their inventory by catagory, 2) A sketch of the floorplan of their shop, 3) Pictures of their retail space.
Supplies: Attendees should bring: 1) A list of their inventory by catagory, 2) A sketch of the floorplan of their shop, 3) Pictures of their retail space.
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FT205-Felting Five Ways
Homework: Cut the sleeves off an old wool sweater and set aside. Send the sweater body through hot wash/cold rinse to shrink. Knit 6" x 6" swatch with wool yarn, ending with 3-4 rows of cotton or other non-shrinkable yarn. Shrink in same wash as sweater. Do not pull out cotton yarn--bring swatch and appropriately-sized knitting needles to class along with the rest of the wool you used to knit the piece.
Supplies: Towel, large ziploc-style bag and/or plastic grocery bag, small piece of upholstery foam or Clover felting brush
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FB206-It's Easy Being Green: Understanding and Making the Most of Eco-Friendly Products in your Store
Homework: none
Supplies:
None
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FT207-Portuguese Style of Handknitting
Homework: none
Supplies: Two or three colors of worsted weight yarn light color, size US #7 and #8 needles, scissors, paper and pen for notes
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FT208-Seven Things That Can “Make or Break” a Sweater(TM)
Homework: With smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles, knit swatches as follows: Swatch 1: Cast on 18 sts. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 2". Place sts on a stitch holder. Leave some yarn (several yards) attached. Swatch 2: Cast on 23 sts. Work in st st for 2". Place sts on a st holder. Leave some yarn (several yards) attached. Swatch 3: Cast on 10 sts. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 2". Place sts on a stitch holder. Leave yarn attached.
Supplies: Homework swatches, needles and yarn used to make swatches (smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles), basic knitting accessories
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FB209-Increase Profits--Create Classes
Homework: none
Supplies: Pencil or pen for taking notes
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FB210-Blogging To Success, Step By Step
Homework: none
Supplies: Writing utensils
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FT211-Make Your Own Yarn
Homework: None
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None
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FB212-Plan for Success
Homework: none
Supplies:
None
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FT213-Experimenting With Yarn - A Knitted Purse Project
Homework: none
Supplies: Students will need #7 or #8 knitting needles, sissors and a darning needle
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FT214-MacKenzie
Homework: none
Supplies: Tapestry needles - several size 20, 22, 24; Package of Embroidery needles of various sizes - 3/9; Laying tool; 8 inch and 9 inch Stretcher bars; tacks; Embroidery scissors; 2 clamps for clamping needlepoint to stitching surface (optional)
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Saturday Classes
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ST101-Beyond the Afghan
Homework: 2 of your favorite granny squares (any size and any pattern, but make sure they are the same)
Supplies: basic smooth yarn and matching hook (any solid colored yarn that show off stitches well)
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ST102-Trick or Treat! (with pumpkin)
Homework: none
Supplies: Size 24 and 22 tapestry needles, plus a thin, rigid beading needle; set of 8 x 8 stretcher bars and tacks; usual stitching supples, including a laying tool. I will provide a crimping tool for your use during class in making the crystal beaded hanger.
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ST103-Kreinik With a Twist
Homework: none
Supplies: 10"x12" stretcher bars, needles (#26 & #24 Chenille, #20 & #22 Tapestry, #10 sharp beading), straight pins, small cardboard box, pencil, a frame or frame weight so that both hands are free for stitching, scissors (for cutting threads, metal and paper), tacks, laying tool, magnifier/light, if necessary, and extension cord.
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SB104-100 Best Ideas for your Business to Save Time, Money and Maybe your Life
Homework: Bring 60 copies of your one or more than one best idea(s)
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None
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ST105-Halloween House
Homework: none
Supplies: Bring, stretcher bars 1 pair of 10” 1 pair of 15” # 22, # 20 tapestry needles laying tool scissors etc your usual stitching supplies a table clamp or table stand would be helpful
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SL107-Where Do Ideas Come From?
Homework: none
Supplies: none
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SB108-Planning Special Events for Your Yarn Shop aka How to Host the Yarn Harlot
Homework: none
Supplies:
None
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ST109-The Freedom of Foxglove Socks
Homework: None
Supplies: please bring tapestry needle, measuring tape, and a variety of markers.
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ST110-Seasonal Winds - A Unique Pinwheel Quilt You Can Stitch
Homework: none
Supplies: A rolling frame- 20" top & bottom bars, 9" or 12" sidebars OR four 18" stretcher bars. Tacks or staples. Laying tool. Size 2 knitting needle. The usual stitching supplies.( Needles will be supplied). If you have a portable work stand, it wouuld be advisible to bring it.
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ST111-Peppermint Box
Homework: none
Supplies: Stretcher Bars 10 x 13
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ST112-Crocheted Hat Tricks
Homework: Swatch #1: With worsted weight yarn and size I hook, ch 15. Hdc into third ch from hook and into each ch across—13 hdc plus turning-ch-2. Ch 2, turn. Next Row: Skip first hdc, *hdc into back loop only of next hdc. Repeat from * across, ending row with hdc into top of turning-ch-2—13 hdc plus turning-ch-2. Ch 2, turn. Repeat last row until piece measures approx 6" from beg. Fasten off. Swatches #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7: Using two colors of sport weight yarn with gauge of 5 sc = 1" and size F hook, make six motifs total as follows: With Color A, ch 2. Rnd 1 (RS): 4 Sc into second ch from hook. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1. Rnd 2: 3 Sc into each sc around—12 sts total. Join with slip st to first sc. Change to Color B, ch 1. Rnd 3: Sc into same st as slip st, *3 sc into next sc, sc into each of the next 2 sc. Repeat from * around, ending rnd with 3 sc into next sc, sc into next sc—20 sts total. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1. Rnd 4: Sc into same st as slip st, sc into next sc, *3 sc into next sc, sc into each of the next 4 sc. Repeat from * around, ending rnd with 3 sc into next sc, sc into each of the next 2 sc—28 sts total. Join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.
Supplies: Homework swatches; a few balls each of sport weight, worsted weight, and bulky weight yarn; sizes F, I, and N crochet hooks; tape measure; scissors.
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ST113-Intarsia Without Fear
Homework:
None
Supplies: Several colors of smooth worsted weight yarn, appropriate needles, tapestry needl
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ST114-Fabulous, Funky and Fun Fiber Artist Trading Cards
Homework: none
Supplies: Scissors, assorted needles, small hoop or frame, personal stitching tools
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ST115-Pad Those Stitches
Homework: none
Supplies: a 10" x 10" canvas (#18 or #13 mesh) already mounted on stretcher bars, two skeins of embroidery floss in any medium-tone color or colors, ususal stitching supplies including needles.
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SB116-The Best Kept Secrets of the Most Successful Shops
Homework: Nonw
Supplies:
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ST117-The Magic Buttonhole and Double Band
Homework: Swatch 1:
Please work the following sample, (this should resemble a slice of a cardigan right front, ribbed, straight and then shaped on the right edge). Work all edge sts exactly as given - please do not use any edge treatments, i.e. no slipped sts. With a light colored, wool rich, smooth DK / Sport weight yarn (approx 6sts/in), cast on 18 sts onto US 3 / 3.25mm needles. Work 8 rows total as set - (a 2 x 2 rib). Change to US 6 / 4mm needles. Row 9 Knit. Row 10 Purl. Rpt Rows 9 & 10 until there are approx 2" of stockinette fabric. Begin decs as follows: Dec Row 1 RS K1, ssk, knit to end. For definition of ssk, see below. All WS rows Purl. Rpt the last 2 rows until 12 sts remain. Bind off. Please lightly block swatch to subdue the curling!
Swatch 2:
In similar main yarn and with a brightly contrasting solid colour, similar weight, waste yarn(WY): Cast on 20 sts in Main. Knit 4 rows. Work 4 rows St. St K4, (k4 in WY, return wy sts to left needle, k8) x 2. Work in St St to desired turning row - 3 rows more. Work turning row - purl on RS row. Work a matching number of rows after turning row - 3 rows. Count rows and then repeat WY row as before. Complete button band and bind off.
Supplies: Light colour, wool rich, smooth DK/Sport weight yarn (approx 6st / in) in three colours, dpns, crochet hook, blunt darning needle, usual knitting tackle.
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ST118-Shaping Up With Short Rows
Homework: " With worsted wt. or chunky yarn and appropriate needles, cast on 20 sts. Work in garter st for about 4 or 6 rows, then work in stockinette st for 2 or 3 rows, ending ready to purl, do not break off yarn.
" With worsted wt. or chunky yarn and appropriate needles, cast on 20 sts. Work in garter st for about 4 or 6 rows, then work in stockinette st for 2 or 3 rows, ending ready to knit, do not break off yarn.
" With worsted wt. or chunky yarn and appropriate needles, cast on 21 sts. Work in garter st for about 4 or 6 rows, then work in stockinette st for 2 or 3 rows, ending ready to purl, do not break off yarn.
Supplies: Another 2 or 3 colors of same wt yarn as the homework.
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SB119-Email Marketing-Part 2
Homework: none
Supplies: Writing utensils
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ST120-Weave Now - How to Add Weaving to your Inventory Mix
Homework: none
Supplies:
None
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ST121-Bring Them Back Bargello
Homework: none
Supplies: #20 needles, 5" mini stretcher bars, 12" mini stretcher bars, scissors or thread cutter
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SB122-Get The Most From Your Inventory Dollars!
Homework: none
Supplies:
None
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Sunday Classes
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NT101-Geometric Gem
Homework: none
Supplies: 22" and 24 " tapestry needles, 9" and 6" stretcher bars, brass tacks or stapler, laying tool, scissors, basic stitching tools
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NT102-Think Inside the Diamond
Homework: none
Supplies: 10" x 10" stretcher bars and thumb tacks, embroidery scissors, assorted tapestry needles
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NT103-Peppermint Box
Homework: none
Supplies: Stretcher bars 10 x 13
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NB104-100 Best Ideas for Your Business To Save Time, Money and Maybe Your Life
Homework: Bring 60 copies of your one or more than one best idea(s).
Supplies: Bring 60 copies of your one or more than one best idea(s).
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NL107-Where Do Ideas Come From?
Homework: none
Supplies:
None
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NB108-Planning Special Events for Your Yarn Shop (aka) How to Host the Yarn Harlot
Homework: none
Supplies: none
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NT109-Open Up a Moebius ... and Anything Can Happen!
Homework: none
Supplies: Tapestry needle, measuring tape and a variety of markers
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NT111-And Now a Word From Our Sponsor ...
Homework: none
Supplies: 9" stretcher bars, usual stitching implements
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NT112-Fully Fashioned and Fabulous
Homework: Five swatches as follows: Swatch #1: With smooth worsted weight yarn and appropriate knitting needles, CO 13 sts. Work Stockinette St for 1", ending after a purl row. Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #2: With smooth worsted weight yarn and appropriate knitting needles, CO 28 sts. Row 1 (RS): *K1, yarn over, K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1, yarn over, K1. Repeat from * across. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl across. Row 3: *K2, yarn over, K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1, yarn over, K2. Repeat from * across. Row 5: *K3, yarn over, K1, SSK, K2, K2tog, K1, yarn over, K3. Repeat from * across. Row 7: *K4, yarn over, K1, SSK, K2tog, K1, yarn over, K4. Repeat from * across. Row 8: As Row 2. Repeat Rows 1-8 twice, ending after Row 8 of patt. Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #3: With smooth worsted weight yarn and appropriate knitting needles, CO 22 sts. Row 1 (RS): P8, K6, P8. Row 2: K8, P6, K8. Row 3: P8, slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold in back of work, K3, K3 sts from cable needle, P8. Row 4: As Row 2. Repeat Rows 1-4 until swatch measures approx. 4" from beg, ending after Row 4 of patt. Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #4: With smooth worsted weight yarn and appropriate knitting needles, CO 32 sts. Row 1 (RS): P2, *K3, P2. Repeat from * across. Row 2: Purl across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until swatch measures approx. 4" from beg, ending after Row 2 of patt. Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #5: With smooth worsted weight yarn and appropriate knitting needles, CO 22 sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2. Repeat from * across. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2. Repeat from * across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until swatch measures approx. 2" from beg, ending after Row 1 of patt. Slip sts onto holder.
Supplies: Homework swatches with appropriate needles and yarn, scissors
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NT113-The BeWitching Hour With Your Favorite Designers
Homework: none
Supplies: Scissors, everything else will be provided
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NT114-Color Work 101
Homework: Using size 3 16" circular needle, cast on 108 stitches with a fine (sport weight) yarn. Join and work 1 1/2" of stockinette stitch in the round, then purl 1 round for a fold line. Knit 2 rounds and bring to class (leave stitches on needle).
Supplies: In addition to homework, remnants of 4 additional colors in same yarn, stitch markers and colored pencils (optional but recommended) to match yarn colors
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NT116-Pattern Writing 101
Homework: none
Supplies:
None
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NT117-A Phoenix From the Ashes - Part 1
Homework: Swatch required. In a light, single-color, smooth, wool-rich yarn in a worsted weight or heavier (avoid single-ply or Lopi yarns if possible) , cast on 60 sts and work 3" of Stocking St (knit one row, purl one row), end on completion of a purl row. Cut off yarn and leave the sts on the needle.
Supplies: Usual knitting equipment; crochet hook; scissors; blunt darning needles; a pair of knitting needles; at least 2 short length (6") dpns smaller in size than used for your swatch, ideally made from a lightweight material - bamboo or wood; small amounts of similar weight, brightly contrasting yarn in at least two colors
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NT118-Short-Rowing Bust Darts
Homework: " With worsted wt. or chunky yarn and appropriate needles, cast on 42 sts.
" Work in garter st for about 4 or 6 rows, then work in stockinette st for 2 or 3 rows, end ready to work a knit-side row.
Supplies: 1. Another 2 colors of same wt yarn as the homework. 2. Tape measure.3. Very thin masking tape. 4. SQUARE graph paper, about 6 boxes per inch. 5. Pencils, prefereably in a few colors, eraser.
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NB119-Web 2.0 - What It Is and Why We Should Be "Dancin’ in the Streets!"
Homework: none
Supplies: Writing utensils
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NB120-Getting the Most from Your Book Section: Merchandizing and Selection for Growth
Homework: none
Supplies:
None
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NT124-Bring Them Back Bargello
Homework: none
Supplies: #20 needles, 5" mini stretcher bars, 12" mini stretcher bars, scissors or thread cutter
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NT125-Personalized Plaid
Homework: None
Supplies: Student will need a 10" x 10" canvas (#18 or #13 mesh) already mounted on stretcher bars. Bring 3 - 4 colors of thread appropriate for a plaid (Example: Navy Blue, Bright Red, Green, and Yellow.) Any thread type is fine as long as it is appropriate for work on the canvas mesh you bring. A 6" or longer ruler and usual stitching supplies including needles.
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MT101-Peppermint Pals
Homework: none
Supplies: 11" x 7" stretcher bars, needles and usual stitching supplies.
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MT104-Turkey Work
Homework: none
Supplies: Student will need a 10" x 10" canvas (#18 or #13) already mounted on stretcher bars. Bring two skeins of embroidery floss in any medium-tone color or colors. Bring you usual stitching supplies including needles.
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ML106-How Do We Get It ALL Done, Learning, Remembering, Time Management
Homework: If you feel so inclined, keep track of you time for an entire week, 1/2 hr at a time, then add totals in the following categories: sleep, eating, transportation, chores, work, creation.
Supplies: paper and pencil
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MT107-Swirling Coriolis Socks
Homework: none
Supplies: please bring tapestry needle, measuring tape, and a variety of markers
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MT108-Celtic Cables
Homework: Homework Swatch #1: With smooth worsted weight yarn in a light color and appropriate size knitting needles, CO 15 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1", then continue in Stockinette St until swatch measures approx. 2 ½" from beg, ending after WS row. Do not cut yarn. Do not BO. Slip these live sts onto a holder (or better yet, just keep them on your needle for use in class.) Homework Swatch #2: With smooth worsted weight yarn in a light color and appropriate size knitting needles, CO 20 sts. Complete same as swatch #1. Homework Swatch #3: With smooth worsted weight yarn in a light color and appropriate size knitting needles, CO 36 sts. Complete same as swatch #1.
Supplies: Three homework swatches; smooth worsted weight yarn in light colors; appropriate knitting needles; two size 6 double-pointed needles; graph paper (4 or 5 squares to the inch); pencil.
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MT109-Cutting Without Fear
Homework: none
Supplies: Short 3 mm circular needle, crochet hook size 2.5 mm, scissors, blunt tapestry needle and pins.
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MT111-Brush Up On Your Buttonholes
Homework: Work the following swatch. WY = waste yarn, in a contrasting color and of a similar weight to Main yarn. With Main [unless otherwise specified] , cast on 20 sts . Knit 4 rows. (Garter st) Work 4 rows St. st (Knit on RS, purl on WS). * K4, (k4 in WY, return the WY sts to the left needle, now resuming with main yarn k8) x 2. Leave a loose float of WY between the buttonholes. Work 3 rows in St st. (Purl, knit, purl). Work a turning row - purl on RS row. Work a matching number of St st rows after the turning row - 3 rows. (Purl, knit, purl) Count rows checking buttonhole match, and then repeat WY row, marked *. Work in St St, 3 rows more. (Purl, knit, purl) Knit 4 rows. (Garter st) and bind off.
Supplies: Light coloured Worsted/Aran weight yarn (gives 4 - 5 sts per inch), a 3m/yd length of brightly contrasting similar weight yarn. Two dpns in a size appropriate to your yarn, to give a fairly firm fabric. Darning needle, crochet hook, usual knitting tackle. $1 for color Xerox pictures.
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MT112-Crocheted Tips, Tricks and Hints
Homework: With light-colored, worsted-wt yarn and appropriate hook, make a swatch of 8 single-crochets for 6 rows, do not end off yarn.
" With same type of yarn and hook, make a swatch of 6 double-crochets plus a ch-3 at the beginning for 6 rows, do not end off yarn.
" Optional: make two 4" x 4" swatches of the worst, scratchies and/or itchiest yarn you have OR bring in a too-tight swatch or project that feels like cardboard or stiffer.
Supplies: smooth worsted-weight yarn in a few light colors and appropriate hook plus a few sizes smaller and a few sizes larger, 4" of waxed dental floss, a shank button, at least 12" of a smooth worsted yarn (cotton is preferable) in a light color, " 12" of white sewing elastic about .5" wide or thereabouts, magic marker, ruler or tape measure, tapestry needles.
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MB113-The Issues Involved in Choosing Shopping Cart Software
Homework: none
Supplies: Writing utensils
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MT116-Bargello Medallions - The Sixty Minute Ornament
Homework: none
Supplies: 6" mini stretcher bars #22 needle scissors or thread cutter
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