All classes will be held in the brand new, comfortable and well light classroom at Atkinson Farm Yarns. Completed during the fall of 2009, this addition to the shop was designed and custom made with knitters and spinners in mind.  You will find plenty of seating around welcoming tables that allow us to spread out and at the same time be cozy enough to chat. 
 
Beginning Knitters Clinic Tuesday Evenings
6:30 – 8:00p
January 10 & January 24

February 14 & February 28

March 13 & March 26
If you, or someone you know,has expressed a desire to learn to knit or would like to brush up on the basics of knitting, then join us for our Beginning Knitters Clinic. Any level of knitter is welcome to attend no matter if they have never held needles or need to learn or refresh the basic skills. Discussions of yarns, label information, weights and types of fibers, basic cast-ons, bind-offs, how to pick up dropped stitches and correct stitches are some of the things that will be covered.    If this pertains to you or someone you know, call the shop for more details.   You don’t have to sign up or register in advance for this clinic; you can just “drop in” as it works with your schedule.
The clinic will continue as long as there is a demand and the sessions are well attended. 
Spring Semester 2012 Classes
Class offerings for winter are now available for sign ups.  Spaces are limited so sign up early. When you stop into sign up I will give you your supply list and assist you in choosing your project yarn.
 
Classes will have a morning or evening session available.
I am excited to be offering these to you!
 
Honey Baby Lace Class
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Mornings  10:00a-12:00p
1/20-1/27-2/10-2/24
Evenings   6:30-8:30p
1/31- 2/7- 2/21- 3/6
 
Class Fee $35 plus materials

I am very excited to announce a lace class that will start in January 2012. Several of you have asked for an intermediate to advanced lace class and I think I have found just the project. KnitSpot (http://www.knitspot.com/knitting_pattern) is a new series of patterns that I am carrying and I have, and I think you will as well, fallen in love with Anne Hanson’s patterns. These patterns are some of the most well written patterns that I have ever seen…they even tell you when to place the markers so as to break the complicated-looking pattern into very manageable baby steps. The pattern that we will be using for the lace class is Honey Baby. This item can be worked as a baby blanket or shawl depending upon the yarn you choose. I have plenty of patterns in stock and the several of the new yarns for fall 2011 are ideal for either a baby blanket or a shawl. 
My First Sweater Class
Mornings 10:00a-12:00p
1/12-1/19-1/26-2/9-2/23

Evenings   6:30-8:30p
1/11-1/18-1/25-2/8-2/22

Class Fee $35
plus materials


 
You can knit, purl and read a pattern, now it is time to increase your skills and have a nice sweater gift for a baby or child. We will use an Ann Norling basic top down pattern to knit a cardigan. You will learn how to adjust your needles to acheieve gauge, shape a raglan bodice, pick up collar and front bands as well as make button holes, finish and block.  You will have my instruction and companionship of other knitters at your level. These skills will give you the confidence to try many other things. Come in and sign up and I will assist you in chosing the yarn to best suit your desired sweater. Prior to class you must purchase your yarn and pattern and knit your gauge swatch

Crochet Granny Square
Felted Bag Glass
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Saturday January 21st   3-5p
Class Fee       plus materials

This class will be taught by Lisa Blaize.