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Knitting and Crochet Classes 3 Kittens offers a variety of classes for knitting and crochet, from beginning to advanced. We even have classes for children throughout the year. Click Here to Download a PDF Version of Our Class Schedule For a Combined Knitting/Crochet and Needlepoint Calendar PDF, Click Here Skill Levels We offer a variety of project classes designed to engage or challenge students at all skill levels, from very beginning to intermediate and advanced. We want you to get the most out of our classes, so all of our project descriptions include pre-requisite skills. If you don’t have some of the basics down pat, you may want to take a beginning or basic skills class before taking on a more challenging project.
Beginner Classes If you are brand new to knitting or crochet or just need a refresher to get yourself re-engaged, these classes are for you. For knitting – this is where you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off as well as how to read a yarn label and a pattern. And for crochet – we get you started with a simple chain, single crochet, double crochet and half-double crochet.
Basic Skills Classes Build your confidence and strengthen your beginning skills while you learn other basic techniques such as knitting in the round, using double pointed needles, and increasing and decreasing. For crochet, you will learn working in the round, increasing and decreasing.
Intermediate and Advanced Classes Once you’re comfortable with your basic skills, you may want to expand your knowledge and refine your techniques. These classes will introduce you to new ways of applying your current knowledge to more challenging projects – you will also learn new techniques such as garment shaping and finishing.
Registration Registration is fast and easy. We can take your registration in person or over the phone. All you need to do to secure your spot in a knitting or a crochet class is to pay the class fee. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover as well as cash and checks.
Class Materials Once you are registered, we will provide you with a Class Information Sheet that lists all the class materials you will need as well as any class preparation instructions. The specified yarn (or suitable equivalent) must be used for the project and purchased at 3 Kittens Needle Arts. Allow at least 2 weeks for any special orders of yarn or other supplies.
CLASS BONUS: You will receive 10% off any yarn purchased for a project class.
Cancellation Policy 3 Kittens Needle Arts reserves the right to cancel a class if the class minimum of four students is not attained. Class fees will be fully refunded in the form of original payment.
Student cancellations must be made at least two weeks prior to the first session to receive a FULL REFUND. After that date, class fees are not refundable and cannot be transferred to another class.
Return Policy Returns are accepted on non-sale, unused yarns within 30 days of the dated receipt for a full refund in form of original payment. Returns made up to 60 days after the original purchase date are for even exchanges or store credit only. Wound yarn is not returnable.
Class ScheduleWe offer classes in several different categories. To jump directly to those categories, simply click on your area of interest:
BEGINNING BASIC SKILLS Great American Afghan Studio (Knitting)
“OUT TO KNIT (& Crochet!)” @ MENDOBERRI CAFÉ Hosted by Laura
Do you have a yen for a lunch-hour “Stitch-In”?
Join our knitting and crochet group that meets at Mendoberri Café for a delicious lunch, lots of knitting, crocheting and conversation! No reservations are necessary, but please call so we know you are coming.
10% Lunch Discount - Remember to ask for our special 3 Kittens “Out To Knit” lunch discount!
TUESDAYS – 1st & 3rd weeks 11:30am-1:30pm Jan 3, 17 Feb 7, 21 March 6, 20
April 3, 17
STUDIO CLASSES
If you love the idea of knitting or crocheting one of your “works in progress” in the company of other stitichers, then these classes are for you! Join a group of students who share your interests and an experienced instructor who will help you with a challenging pattern, continue working on an unfinished 3 Kittens class project or start a new one. We respectfully ask that students only bring yarn and projects purchased at 3 Kittens Needle Arts.
Knitting Studio – Tuesdays $10/session Instructor: Janine All skill levels Maximum 6 students
TUESDAYS (meets every week) 6-8:00pm Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, (skip 31) Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
Knitting Studio – Thursdays $10/session Instructor: Jane or Janine All skills levels Maximum 6 students
THURSDAYS (2x/month) 6-8:00pm Jan 5, 19 Feb 9, 23 Mar 8, 22 Apr 12, 26
Crochet Studio – Tuesdays $10/session Instructor: Hillary All skills levels Maximum 6 students
TUESDAYS (2x/month) 6-8:00pm Feb 14, 28 Mar 13, 27 Apr 3, 17, 24
Beginning Knitting $50 Instructor: Jane
Beginning Knitting Kit $20 Maximum 6 students
Learning to knit is just the beginning! You will be following a 3K pattern for the perfect beginner class. Small 4 x 4 squares take you through the basics of learning to cast on, bind off, knit, and purl. You will also learn how to combine knit and purl stitches to createmoss stitch and ribbing. Join them together to create a scarf, placemat, table runner or the beginnings of a baby blanket; or keep them in squares as coasters. You’ll finish with confidence! (As a follow-up, take our Intro to Cables class to learn how to make cable squares to add onto your scarf)
4 Sessions (meets 4x) 6-8:00pm TUE Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
SUN Feb 5, 12, 19, (skip), Mar 4 (9:30am-11:30am) THU Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 WED Apr 18, 25, May 2, 9
Beginning Crochet $40 Instructor: Hillary
Beginning Crochet Kit $17.75 Maximum 6 students
Relax and learn to crochet with confidence! You will learn how to do single crochet, double crochet and half-double crochet. Small 4 x 4 squares take you through the basics; build on those skills to learn the classic Granny Square, the wave, basketweave, shells & vees and the griddle or crunch stitch.
4 Sessions (meets 4x) 6-8:00pm WED Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 THU Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 WED Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, (skip week), 25
Basic Skills 1: Basic Hat $30 Instructor: Cecilia
Pattern: Fiber Trends (AC-62) $6.00 Pre-requisite Skills: Beginning Knitting or equivalent
Bring all of your beginning skills (knit, purl, cast on, bind off) and apply them to a basic hat pattern. You will learn how to knit in the round on a circular needle, how to knit with double pointed needles, and how to decrease for the crown.
2 Sessions 6-8:00pm THU Feb 13, 20
Basic Skills 2: Basic Mittens $40 Instructor: Ann
Pattern: Ann Norling #8 $6.50 Pre-requisite Skills: Beginning Knitting or equivalent
After learning the basics, you are ready for mittens. You will learn how to knit in the round with double pointed needles, how to increase for a thumb gusset, and how to cast on in the middle of a row.
3 Sessions 6-8:00pm WED Jan 11, 18, 25
Basic Skills 3: Basic Socks $50 Instructor: Jane
Pattern: Ann Norling $4.50 Pre-requisite Skills: Beginning Knitting or equivalent
Get ready to build on your basic knitting skills – learn to knit socks! You will learn how to use double pointed needles, make gusset decreases, short rows and how to turn a heel. WARNING: Socks are known to be highly addictive!
3 Sessions 6-8:00pm WED Jan 4, 11, (skip week), Jan 25, Feb 1 THU Mar 29, Apr 5, (skip week), Apr 19, 26
Basic Skills 1: Basic Hat (Crochet) $30 Instructor: Hillary
Pattern: 3 Kittens Included in Fee Pre-requisite Skills: Beginning Crochet or equivalent
Once you have acquired basic crochet skills, you can apply them to learn basic hat construction for the perfect fit. You will learn working in the round and decreasing.
2 Sessions 6-8:00pm MON Mar 5, 12
Basic Skills 2: Basic Mittens (Crochet) $30 Instructor: Hillary
Pattern: Crocheted Gifts $21.95 Pre-requisite Skills: Beginning Crochet or equivalent
Once you have acquired basic crochet skills, you can apply them to mitten construction. Using this quick and easy pattern, “Mitts for the Whole Family”, in the Crocheted Gifts book, you will improve your working in the round and decreasing skills. You’ll also learn to do a simple thumb gusset.
2 Sessions 6-8:00pm TUE Jan 31, Feb 7
FINISHING for Knitting $40 Instructor: Janine
Pattern: Homework Swatches All Levels
Do you have a bag stuffed with sweater pieces in your closet because you can’t figure out how to assemble your project? Join this class and you will learn specific skills to get that sweater out of the bag and into your wardrobe! Learn the mattress stitch, 3 needle bind off, Kitchener Stitch, provisional cast on, picking up stitches, spit splicing, 1 row button hole, loose bind off tips and weaving in ends.
2 Sessions (meets 3x) 6-8:00pm THU Jan 12, 19, 26
Intro to Cables $20 Instructor: Jane
Pattern: 3 Kittens Included in Fee Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2 or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Learn basic cables showing 2 different backgrounds, plus a cable set that is more detailed. Two samples will be worked in class.
3 Sessions (meets 1x) 6-8:00pm TUE Jan 3
Slanting Gretel Tee $50 Instructor: Ann
Pattern: Interweave Knits, Fall 2009 $9.99 Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2, Intro to Cables or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Knit this adorable cap sleeve sweater in the round in one piece from bottom up. The pattern uses stockinette, seed stitch, and 2 types of cables for the fabric. You will learn to read a charted design, shape a raglan sleeve, and use an invisible cast on.
1 Session (meets 4x) 6-8:00pm WED Feb 1, 8, (skip Feb 15), Feb 22, Mar 7
Intarsia – Union Jack Scarf $30 Instructor: Cecilia
Pattern: knitrowan.com Free Download Instructor: Cecilia Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2, plus Intro to Intarsia or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Learn to knit a scarf featuring the Union Jack motif. Use your beginning intarsia skills, working with 3 colors. A 4th color will be incorporated and discussed in class.
1 Session (meets 2x) 6-8:00pm THU Jan 5, 12
Intro to Mosaic Knitting $30 Instructor: Ann
Pattern: “Mosaic Drawstring Pouch” $6.00 Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2 or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Mosaic knitting is a two color technique, but only one color is used per row. The pattern is formed using knit and slipped stitches. You will learn this technique and how to pick up stitches and complete a 3 needle bind off.
1 Session (meets 2x) 6-8:00pm TUE Feb 21, March 6
Build Your Own Mosaic Afghan $40 Instructor: Ann
Book: A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns $30 Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2, plus Intro to Mosaic Knitting or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Take your Mosaic knitting skills and apply them to this unique project. Learn how to use Barbara Walker’s Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns to design your own Log Cabin Afghan. Students will hone their Mosaic knitting skills by learning to read charts. You will also explore color theory.
1 Session (meets 3x, 1x/mo) 6-8:00pm TUE Mar 20, April 10, May 1
All Things Swedish Lace Shawl $55 Instructor: Janine
Pattern: Swedish Handknits Included in Fee Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2, plus Intro to Lace or equivalent Maximum 6 students
PRE-RELEASE PROJECT! This pattern and class is a special opportunity for students to have a “sneak peek” at one of the exciting new projects in Janine Kosel and Sue Flander’s new book, Swedish Handknits, due out Fall 2012.
1 Session (meets 4x) 6-8:00pm WED Feb 8, (skip Feb 15), Feb 22, (skip Feb 29), Mar 7, (skip 2 weeks), Mar 28
Dahlia Lace Shawl (Crochet) $40 Instructor: Hillary
Pattern: Interweave Crochet, Spring 2011 $6.99 Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Crochet Skills 1 & 2 or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Expand your skills when you crochet this delicate, beautiful shawl. A simple 4-row repeat with increases after the set-up rows will make this a fast project. The stunning edging will improve your diagram pattern reading skills. Shawl measures 21” tall before blocking; 35” tall after blocking.
1 Session (meets 3x) 6-8:00pm WED Feb 15, (skip Feb 22), Feb 29, (skip Mar 7), Mar 14
Fair Isle "Build Your Own" Tam $40 Instructor: Janine
Pattern: TBD Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2, plus Intro to Norwegian Knitting or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Put your Norwegian and stranded knitting knowledge to use in this sophisticated tam. Learn corrugated ribbing, center raised double decreases, and see the beauty of 2 variegated yarns at work to create a multi-colored effect.
1 Session (meets 3x) 6-8:00pm MON Jan 9, 16, 23
Traditional Norwegian Sweater $55 Instructor: Janine
Pattern: Choose Your Own Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2, plus Intro to Norwegian Knitting or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Continue to refine your Norwegian knitting skills while knitting a sweater of any size using a pattern of your choosing. Consult with the instructor to select a pattern (child – adult size) and the appropriate yarn.
1 Session (meets 5x) 6-8:00pm
FRI Jan 13, (skip Jan 20), Jan 27, (skip Feb 3), Feb 10, (skip Feb 17), Feb 24, (skip 2 weeks), Mar 16
Great American Afghan $30/Quarter $40/Last Qtr Instructor: Jane
Pattern: Great American Afghan Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2 or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Continue knitting this wonderful heirloom afghan. We will finish in November 2012! Class meets once a month with a pre-set pattern square at each session. Students register for one quarter at a time. Missed sessions are non-refundable, non-transferable.
4th MONDAYS 6-8:00pm 2012 Winter Quarter: $30 Jan 30 #2 Feb 27 tbd Mar 26 tbd
2012 Spring/Summer Quarter: $30 April 23 tbd (skip May) June 25 tbd July 23 tbd
2012 Summer/Fall Quarter: $40 Aug 27 tbd Sept 24 tbd Oct 29 tbd Nov 26 tbd (PARTY!)
Toe Up Socks $50 Instructor: Jane
Pattern: Figheadh Fundamentals #F02 $7.50 Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Socks or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Bring all of your basic socks skills here. You will learn how to cast on at the toe, and work your way up past the heel and binding off at the cuff. This technique allows you to knit the cuff as long as you want or until the yarn runs out!
1 Session (meets 4x) 6-8:00pm TUE Nov 29, Dec 6, (skip Dec 13), Dec 20, 27
2 Socks on 2 Circs $50 Instructor: Jane
Pattern: TBD Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Socks or equivalent Maximum 6 students
If you would like a challenge, this class is for you! The advantage is matching socks – both done at the same time. No more second sock syndrome! You will appreciate the illustrative photos in the reference book we have selected for this class. The book includes 12 sock patterns in toe up or cuff down techniques.
1 Session (meets 4x) 6-8:00pm WED Mar 14, 21, (skip Mar 28), Apr 4, 11
Basic Child’s Sweater: $50 Instructor: Janine
Pattern: Knitting Pure & Simple #293 $5.25 Pre-requisite Skills: Basic Skills 1 & 2 or equivalent Maximum 6 students
Gain all the confidence you will need to make any sweater, any size. Start learning sweater basics with this child-size garment (sz. 2-12). You will learn pattern reading, how to “read your knitting”, and picking up stitches. This pattern also has the advantage of minimal seam sewing.
1 Session (meets 4x) 6-8:00pm THU Feb 2, (skip Feb 9), Feb16, (skip Feb 23), Mar 1, (skip Mar 8), Mar 15
Knit/Crochet KitPlease bring the following notions to every class:
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