Now meeting at Mary Lue’s on the first Saturday of every month from 9 to 12 . The instructor is Mary Lee Leske from New Ulm. She is very accomplished in hardanger and has been involved with the club for several years. New and old members are welcome to come and share in Mary’s expertise and socialize with other hardanger enthusiasts. We’ll provide the coffee, the location and instructor all for only $20.00 a year. Club members also will receive 10% off on their supplies at the club meeting every month.
The SLOUCHY BERET
This is the "hippest" hat of the season. They're everywhere on every celebrity. Learn to make this hat for yourself or for a gift using the "Trinity Stitch" on a bulky weight yarn. Our sample is made out of 1 skein of Araucania Nature Wool Chunky using a 16" sz. 7 circular and a 16" & DP size 10 needles.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: Sat. Oct. 11 and 18
1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $28
Instructor: Mary Schipper
MULTIPLE CHOICE TOP/VEST
Is it a V-neck or round neck? Is it a top or a vest? No decision need be made with this unique garment. One side is round neck and one is V-neck with buttons down the front & back. The armholes are knit high enough you wouldn't have to wear anything under it. It's worked with a slip stitch pattern over rows of garter stitch. You can see our sample made of Noro Cashmere Island at the store. You'll need size 7 needles (straight or circ.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: Tue. Oct. 14, 28 and Nov. 11
6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $38
Instructor: Mary Schipper
LACE MOEBIUS SCARF
Challenge yourself with this not only beautiful but very functional lace creation. When placed around the neck, it crosses itself in front and stays in place as a shawl. If looped again around the neck it becomes a snug neck scarf or you can pull the edge up over your head like a hood. You can choose from many different lace weight yarns available and you'll need a size 7 - 36" to 40" circular needle.
Skill Level: Advanced
Class Dates: Thurs. Oct. 16 and Nov. 6
6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $28
Instructor: Carolyn Vance
TWO-COLOR TWISTED HAT
Always wanted to learn to knit with two colors, but couldn’t figure out how to manage them? Learn the Scandinavian technique of Twisted (or Twined) Knitting while making this hat from the top down. It’s guaranteed to fit because the hat is your gauge swatch! This technique is great for making a variety of geometric patterns as well. You will need 50 grams each of two colors in a DK or worsted weight yarn, a set of DPN’s and a 16” circular needle in size 3 (or so), and stitch markers.
Skill Level: Intermediate knitter
Class Dates: Sat. Oct. 18 and 25
10:30am-12:30pm Cost: $28
Instructor: Carolyn Vance
CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Start a wonderful new tradition or continue an old one by making a hand knit stocking to hang on the mantel this Christmas. You will learn how to turn a heel as in a regular sock and use circular & double-pointed needles for the rest of the stocking. Our sample is made from Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted on size 7 needles. Make it striped or solid - it's up to you and embellished or not.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: Wed. Oct. 22- 29 and Nov. 5
6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $38
Instructor: Jane Leverenz
ENTRELAC KNITTING WORKSHOP
Entralac is an interwoven design that looks complicated until you do it. If you can knit and purl, knit stitches together and pick up stitches, you can easily do entrelac. If you choose to learn to “knit backwards” it will go fast. There are many patterns to choose from when using this technique. Students need to know the basics of knitting before taking this class. You will need either self-striping worsted wt. yarn or two solid colors and size 7 or 8 straight needles.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: Thurs. Oct. 23
6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $18
Instructor: Jane Leverenz
HALF & HALF CAP-SLEEVE VEST
Two miters in two squares merge at the center back of this shorty button-down vest. It's knit on a light-weight bulky yarn (our sample is made with Katia Azteca) with size 10 1/2 circular needles in 24" & 36/40" lengths. This is a great project for an adventurous knitter because it's knit starting at the cap sleeve and then developing into the squared off front and back.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: Sun.Oct. 26 1:00pm-3:00pm
Mon Oct. 27 & Nov. 3 6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $38
Instructor: Terry Pedersen
SILK GARDEN GLOVES
Oh My! How elegant are these gloves in self-striping Noro Silk Garden yarn? You'll feel very special every time you wear them. You'll start on straight needles and finish on double pointed. Also learn to do a picot edging on the cuff. Check them out at the shop.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: Wed. Oct. 29, Nov. 5 and Thurs. Nov 13
6:00pm-:8:00pm Cost: $38
Instructor: Terry Pedersen
CONTINENTAL BEGINNER KNITTING
Learn to knit faster (easier on the hands/wrists). Continental knitting (sometimes called "picking") is where the yarn is held in the left hand and "picked" with the working needle. By holding the yarn in the left hand, you avoid dropping the needle to loop the yarn leading to a faster - more even work. This way of knitting can also be easier for a left-handed person or a crocheter to pick up.
Skill Level: Beginner - Ages 12 and up
Class Dates: Sun. Nov. 2 and Tues. Nov. 4
6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $28
Instructor: Peggy Grey
BABY SURPRISE SWEATER
This is one of the most fun baby sweaters you will ever knit. Easy and so cute you'll want to make them for all the babies in your life. This original Elizabeth Zimmerman sweater requires minimal finishing (shoulder seams only). This entire sweater is knit in garter stitch. Jane will walk you through the pattern with helpful hints for creating that perfect baby sweater. See our samples on display for two very different looks in this one pattern.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: Saturdays Nov 1,8 and 15
1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $38
Instructor: Jane Leverenz
BEGINNING CROCHET
Learn the basic stitches of crochet while you create a beautiful sampler scarf with a yarn of your choice. Bring a size I crochet hook and a worsted weight yarn for practice. Terry will guide you in your yarn selection for your actual scarf project.
Skill Level: Beginner - Ages 10 and up
Class Dates: Thurs. Nov. 6 , Wed. Nov. 12 and Tues Nov. 18
6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $40
Instructor: Terry Pedersen (Note: This class must be registered for through Mankato Community Ed. Call for more info.)
MAGIC LOOP SOCKS
Throw away those double-pointed needles and learn this fascinating technique using a 40" circular needle. You'll never have "ladders" from needle changes again. Some swear they'll never go back. After you master the one at a time technique - then we'll explore knitting two socks at a time. No more "Second Sock Syndrome"! This class requires previous sock knitting experience. We'll be knititng a child's sock in class. You will need a 40" Circ. needle sz. 4, and worsted wt. yarn plus the "2-at-a-time Socks" book.
Skill Level: Intermediate knitter
Class Dates: Sun. Nov 9, 16 and Wed. Nov 19
6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $38
Instructor: Melissa Seitzer
MY FIRST MITTEN
This is a great project to get a feel for knitting on double-pointed needles. Learn how to make a gauge swatch and put stitches on hold to be worked later. Students need to know basic knitting skills before taking this class. You can choose to make an adult or childrens mitten on worsted wt. or bulky st. We will guide you to the appropriate needle size for the mitten you'd like to make.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: Mon. Nov. 10 and 17
6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $28
Instructor: Terry Pedersen
FELTED KNIT PURSE
You'll enjoy making this fun and very functional felted bag. This is one you can really use because it has two end pockets on the outside - so no more rummaging through everything to find your cell phone or keys. We'll be using two strands of worsted weight wool or one strand of a dense chunky wt. like Lamb's Pride Bulky. You'll need 24" size 11 circulars and double points. See the sample available soon at the shop.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: Sat. Nov. 15 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun. Nov. 23 & 30 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $38
Instructor: Peggy Grey
TOE-UP SOCKS
There are lots of benefits to knitting your socks from the toe up. Come & find out what they are with Jane as you learn the figure 8 method of casting on at the toe, plus you can try on and size as you go. You'll need traditional sock weight yarn and size 2 or 3 double pointed needles.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: Tues. Nov. 18 and 25
6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $28
Instructor: Jane Leverenz
HAND DYING WORKSHOP
Learn to hand dye your own yarn! Hand painted yarns are all the rage right now and you can spend a couple of hours creating your own sock or scarf yarn. You pick your own color scheme. This class is great for all ages. Bring an old bath towel and your imagination.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Dates: Sat Nov. 22
1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $38(includes all supplies)
Instructor: Melissa Seitzer
NEEDLE FELTING EMBELLISHMENT WORKSHOPS
One day a month we will be having embellishment workshops. Grab a couple of friends and have a blast with this one. Bring in a ready made sweater (denim or sweatshirts work too) or felted purse to add some pizzazz to. We will be needle felting and beading to create unique one of a kind works of art. You will need to purchase a needle felting tool. Workshop fee includes all other materials used in class. You may bring one large project or two small projects per workshop.
Skill Level: Beginner-Age 7 and up
Dates: Sat. Oct.25 1:30pm
Sat. Nov.22 10:30am
Cost: $25
Instructor: Peggy Grey or Melissa Seitzer
SPECIAL STITCH THEME NIGHTS
Mark your calendars for these. Our October theme night will be on the 30th so a Halloween party seems appropriate. Join us for some treats, laughter, prizes and of course stitching. Costumes are encouraged and will be rewarded. We'll keep you updated with more information soon.
November Theme Night – Thurs. Nov. 20 (Theme to be determined)
We would like to know what you think! What classes would you like to take? What times do you want to take classes? Feel free to e-mail us with suggestions or we now have a suggestion box in the store.
We will offer private classes for groups of 3 and up. Just let us know what you want to learn and what time works for you.
Please call for additional details and to register. Classes must be paid for upon registration. Sign-up deadlines are one week prior to the start of the class. You will be notified of class cancellation at this time as well. Sorry, but we are not able to offer make-up classes if you are unable to attend.
Class fee does not include cost of materials unless otherwise noted. Supplies may be purchased at Mary Lue’s prior to the class at a 10% discount with proof of registration slip.
No refunds will be issued without two weeks prior notice to class start date.
As always, please feel free to come in for any help you might need or just bring your project and sit and stitch a while.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
WORKSHOP
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Skill Level: Intermediate
Skill Level: Beginner-Age 7 and up