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2019 Knitting Classes Coming Soon!

11/18/2018

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2019 Winter ClassesThe preparations for next year’s classes are in full swing…  Along with our Knitting Classes and Workshops we have weekly Knit Therapy Classes offered on Tuesday and Friday mornings and Wednesday Evening.  It is a great opportunity to get expert advice on any project you are working on and enjoy the company of other knitters

Check out our website Needles and Knits for Knitting Class and workshop schedules and pricing.

We offer classes in every skill level;
Something easy like the Einstein Coat or Baby Albert Jacket which is all knit in garter stitch and has minimal finishing but still offers new skills like a crochet cast on and three-needle-bind-off.
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Moussaillon is another garment worked entirely in garter stitch with short row shaping.
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Knitting Brioche is one of the most popular techniques right now (check out the Holiday Vogue Knitting Magazine) and we have classes scheduled for a cowl, a blanket and socks in the New Year.
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We  also have mitten classes to keep your hands warm; choose from felted or thrummed, or make them both.
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To keep your toes toasty there will be a Mukluks class and a slipper class. And back by popular demand we offer knitting two socks at the same time again.
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If you want to expand you stitch technique horizon we have scheduled a few classes and workshops with cowls that feature Fairisle, Beading, Slip Stitch, Brioche and Diamond Stitch. ​
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Bookworm is one of Heidi K’s newest designs featuring a comfy oversized style while The Perfect Edge By Von Hinterm Stein is a fitted cardigan with lovely princess lines and a notched collar.  The Two way Cardigan offers a cozy shape that can be worn two different ways.
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And of course we have to have a skirt (Mint Tulip), a baby Owl blanket, a poncho, a cable hat, a kids tunic and a couple of bandit kerchiefs to round out the schedule.
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I almost forgot my favourite!!!!!
The Golden Hour Shawl by Drea Renee Knits featuring fun colour changes, a little lace, a little mosaic and Bobbles or Nupps to keep things interesting.
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Our Knit-A-Long for the next session is ….ta-dah….
A Dragon Boat Cardigan, knit in the round with steeks (yay!!!) Tove knit it in 1996 and it took her a little over two weeks… I think we are going to take a little more time with it….
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 2019 is just around the corner, hope that you have been inspired! 
-Gabriela
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 Needles & Knits Spring 2017 Knit-Along

2/6/2017

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Register in store at Needles & Knits Wool Shop for the Spring Knit-Along: Line Dance by Heidi Kirrmaier. ​This cardigan is all about neat lines created by a combination of squishy garter stitch, I-cord edges, pockets and slipped stitch details. It is worked top down in one piece, and has a gentle A-line shape.
Intended to fit with 0-2 inches of positive ease. The front sections overlap by about 1 inch.
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Suitable for a knitter with some experience
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 Class Information: THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL
Where: Needles & Knits Upper Level
Sessions: Four – 2 hour classes
Starts: Monday Evenings 6:30PM – 8:30PM
         April 24, May 1, 15 and 20
Cost: Free
Registration:
Sign up in store at Needles & Knits Wool Shop, Aurora ON
Materials: DK weight yarn 
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**Materials for the class must be purchased in store at Needles & Knits Wool Shop, Aurora ON
Pattern available for paid download on Ravelry
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Knitalong -Velenzi Cardigan: Sewing & Cutting Steeks

2/17/2016

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Sewing and cutting steeks in hand knit cardigan
The Needles & Knits KAL students have completed week five of a six weeks knitalong class of the Valenzi Cardigan.  Week five is all about sewing and cutting steeks!  

Knitting instructor, Gabriela Dudas brought her trusty eighty year old singer feather light  to sew the front and sleeve steeks of the Valenzi cardigan. Brave student, Fiona did a fabulous job handling the sewing machine and the tricky sewing. 


Once the steeks were reinforced with the sewing machine, it was time to cut between the sewn lines and block to measurements. 

Next, stitches were picked up for the front band and the sleeves which are also picked up and knit top down. 
Everyone's Valenzi cardigan is coming along nicely.

To learn more, check out a previous blog post on steeking.

Don't miss out on the fun! Stop by at Needles & Knits to register for classes and workshops!
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Knitalong – Valenzi Cardigan Week 3

1/28/2016

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The Needles & Knits KAL students have just completed week three of a six week knitalong class of the Valenzi Cardigan. We are delighted to share their progress and showcase the beautiful colours chosen from the Rowan Pure Wool Worsted collection.
 
They are currently at the stage of starting arm steeks.  It’s incredible how much can be accomplished in just three short weeks! We are so proud of our students !!
 
Don’t miss out on the fun! Stop by at Needles & Knits to register for classes, workshops and KALs!
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