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Crochet : Beginners and Refreshers : Class #1

Instructor: Patty Pulliam

During this one session class, Patty teaches several of the most basic stitches for crochet. Learn how to chain, single crochet and double crochet. Project sheet will be provided to practice these stitches. Price of class includes yarn for sampling and use of crochet hook. Patty will help you choose yarn and needle size appropriate for you first project. Bring a size H and J hook to class if you have them.

 

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Crochet: Beginners and Refreshers : Class #2

Instructor: Patty Pulliam

Learn two new stitches and begin to unravel the crochet "code". Learn how to read crochet instructions and how to combine several basic stitches toward creating a crochet square.  Bring a size H and J hook to class if you have them and some worsted weight yarn. Crochet 1 or equivalent experience is required.

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Crochet: Beginners and Refreshers : Class #3

Instructor: Patty Pulliam

Leave squares behind and use those crochet stitches learned in Crochet 1 and 2 in the round! Patty will cover more about increasing and decreasing, and discuss "granny squares" as well as other motifs which can be connected to create a variety of projects.

Bring a Size H hook and 3 colors of worsted weight yarn. Crochet 1 and Crochet 2 or equivalent experience is required.

 

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Crochet: The Beaded Crocheted Rope

Instructor: Patty Pulliam

This technique creates a great, contemporary looking rope suitable for necklaces as it is quite supple and strong. Great for a lariat, choker or bracelet, it has a little give to it due to the crochet stitches. Lampworkers love this rope to showcase special beads and pendants. Once finished, you can hardly see the thread! Students will learn on a gentle spiral pattern which makes it easier to see the stitches. Other design variations will be discussed.

Students must already be very comfortable with basic crochet stitches when they take this class. (Learn how to crochet in our Crochet 1 class!)

The materials are simple: size 6 seed beads in 3 or 6 colors (available for purchase at TLD), a size 10 steel crochet hook, and size 8 crochet cotton thread.

Bring your reading glasses and, if you have them, magnifying glasses to this class since the beads are tiny!

*Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.

 

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Crochet : The Bowler Hat

During this one session class, students will learn how to follow one of Constance Maley's original hat patterns so you may go on to create your own versions of her Crocheted Bowler in cotton chenille. (Just like the ones we sell in the gallery!) Cotton chenille yarn (several color options), hat pattern and crochet hook will be provided ($15 value). While it's not expected to finish the hat in class, you will be well on your way and the instructor will demonstrate the brim transition and finishing techniques. The flower and leaf will also be demonstrated. Students must know basic crochet stitches (or have taken our Crochet 1 and Crochet 2 classes).

 

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Fast & Fun.....Wear Your Scarf Out of Class

 

Arm Knitting

FREE KNITTING WORKSHOP with PURCHASE OF MERINO PROJECT YARN. your choice from our current stash of luxury yarns. Sign-up with your friends for a girls date. Wear your new fashion accessories out. Allow 2 hours. First time knitters encouraged.....we are here to teach all skill levels.

AT TLD DESIGN CENTER 26 E QUINCY WESTMONT. phone to schedule a private date for your group of 3 to 5 (630) 963-9573

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KNITTING by HAND (BACK TO BASICS)

QUICKSTARTER HAND KNITTING

For:  First Time Knitters or ReFreshers.

Skills covered:
Knit Stitch : Cast On : Bind Off

SINGLE SESSION OF 2 HOURS

With these basics, knitters will be able to knit Scarves, Shawls, Pillow Covers, Baby Blankets, Wash Cloths, Bags and more.

Students must Choose one of our knitting yarns for class, either Merino CHUNKY (5 color choices in class) $20  for a chunky neck warmer cowl or scarflet  or Cotton CHENILLE (5 color choices in class) $10 for a cozy scarflet or two soft face cloths.   Knitting needles will be on loan during class time & may be purchased separately at the end of class.  Projects will be started in class to be completed at home.  This Class is available in Both of our Locations:  Berwyn & Westmont Illinois

Class Fee: $25

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 Knitting by Hand / Beginner's Second Class

Now that you have mastered casting-on and knit stitches, expand your skills to include purl stitches and learn how to knit stockinet stitch and ribbing techniques such as knit 1, purl 2. You will also revisit bind-off techniques. If time allows, we will try a variety of yarn types and needle sizes. Bring in a knitted sample to continue adding onto or start from scratch. What? you've been too swamped to practice! Watch our class listing for the next time this class is offered.

All sampling materials supplied during the class time... your instructor will help you select a small project and yarn to incorporate your new skill level. Project yarn is purchased separately.

 

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 Knitting by Hand / Beginner's Third Class

Okay... so now you are ready to learn the last two skills needed to ready you for you first sweater.  The focus for this class will be on various increasing and decreasing methods, but just for fun... there will be a 6 stitch cable thrown in for texture. Bring your own needles and general knitting supplies to class. Not feeling ready to start a sweater? The instructor will help you choose a smaller project and yarn that allows you to practice all of the techniques you've learned so far.  Yarn and pattern purchased separately.  What? you've been too swamped to practice! Watch our class calendar for the next time this class is offered.

 

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Knitting by Hand / Pushing Past the Scarf

Okay... you're over the scarf thing... ready to move on to a more interesting project. The focus for this 3 week class will be on the creation of a mobius or triangle shawl.  We will help you select your yarns (or create your own designer yarns from our collection), select shapes, knit a "gauge" swatch and teach you how to read  the pattern or graph. It's time to get you going and keep motivated by coming each session. Various finishing techniques will be covered in the last class. Yarn and pattern sold separately.  

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Knitting by Hand / Beaded Spiral Rope

Learn how to create an elegant beaded chain using 4 stitches and your basic knitting skills. Great technique for making elegant bracelets, necklace base or even a purse strap for an evening bag.  Looks like a beaded, twisted ribbon or a beaded tube.  Sample on display in our gallery.  Supply list provided upon registration. 1 session

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Hand Knitting / Bead Knitting / Amulet Necklace 

This class is a great introduction to bead knitting for students that already know very basic hand knitting stitches and how to cast on/off (take our knitting I & II classes).  The great thing about these is that they look hard but are actually very simple. On day one, students will get a great start toward making their own heirloom quality knitted, beaded "mad money" purse based off of  Victorian designs. On Day two, students will shape the flap, sew the seams, create the neck-strap and embellish....with more beads, no doubt! Samples can be viewed (or purchased) in our gallery. Supply list available upon registration.

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Hand Knitting / Knitting Architect

Learn how to write your own knitting instructions and better understand how to alter existing patterns.  This class is for hand knitters and machine knitters alike with stronger knitting skills under their belt (should have knit and assembled to completion at least 3 different sweaters).  Students should bring the following to class:  calculator, pencil, lined notebook paper, one well-fitting basic sweater, 2 different 20 stitch by 20 row knit swatches (one of the samples should include a 6 stitch cable with a purl stitch on either side) and the yarn label from each yarn used.  Students will learn how to transfer a silhouette to paper, calculate stitch and row counts, increases and decreases and how to plan for a cable design.  This class meets 3 weeks

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Knitting Machine Class for Beginners...a gentle introduction

Instructor: Tammy Deck,  a former demonstrator and rep for Bond (maker of the Incredible Sweater Machine) and current machine knitting instructor at College of DuPage, 

Whether you’ve purchased your machine elsewhere** or from our design center… bring it to class  for your gentle introduction.  What? you don't have a machine yet? That's okay... we will supply one so you can test drive before committing. You can actually learn how to use the machine in this class and the skills/techniques needed for a simple sweater design. Techniques include: casting on, knitting, increases, decreases, ribbing and casting off. The Sweater machine is available on-line via our Art Supplies pages or in-store purchase ..other used machines are also available...please inquire 630-963-9573.

**There will be an additional fee (min of $10) to trouble-shoot your machine if it fails to work out of the case.

 

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Machine Knitting / Skills Class 2

Now that you are familiar with the basics of knitting using a knitting machine, it's time to add techniques to your skill level. Can you believe it? In this two hour class you can create 2, 4 & 6 stitch cables with purl on either side, intarsia (color block changes), Fair Isle, “V” Neck formation and invisible shoulder seams.  

Date: (please call 630-963-9573 or email if interested in this class)

 

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Machine Knitting: Designing & Pattern Writing

Learn how to write your own knitting instructions and better understand how to alter existing patterns.  This class is for hand knitters and machine knitters alike with stronger knitting skills under their belt (should have knit and assembled to completion at least 3 different sweaters).  Students should bring the following to class:  calculator, pencil, lined notebook paper, one well-fitting basic sweater, 2 different 20 stitch by 20 row knit swatches (one of the samples should include a 6 stitch cable with a purl stitch on either side) and the yarn label from each yarn used.  Students will learn how to transfer a silhouette to paper, calculate stitch and row counts, increases and decreases and how to plan for a cable design.  This class meets 3 weeks

Date: (please call 630-963-9573 or email if interested in this class)

 

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