Upcoming Classes @ YarnDurango!

 Please call the shop to reserve your place in a class. 

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If you are not positive you will attend, you may pay for your session the day of the class, all materials purchased for classes are 10% off.

Classes with no attendance may be rescheduled, and if you need a make-up session, PLEASE let the teacher know and arrange to meet up on one of our regularly scheduled UFO Saturdays!

If you are attending at the last minute, please call before showing up to be sure there is a slot open or that the session has not been rescheduled!!!!

We hope to see you learning a new technique at one of our upcoming classes!

Happy Knitting 

~ Brandy @ YarnDurango

Botanica Medallion Cardigan/Shrug

Cost: $40.00 for 2 sessions OR $20 if you can only make one or the other. 

(Scheduled: Aug 1st 5-7pm; 4th 10am-Noon; 15th 5-7pm; 18th 10am-Noon)

This is a fabulous and fun project! This pattern comes to us from Vogue Knitting, and can be purchased and downloaded via their website.

Review and download the pattern - CLICK HERE.  

PLEASE refer to the pattern for your materials list and yardage. 

The first class will focus on the center medallion, and the second class will focus on the outer band and finishing.

Possible Yarn Suggestions: Venezia, Cascade 220SW, Silky Wool, Dream, Ultra Pima, Weekend, Vintage, Bamboo & Pearls, Soya Cotton, Seduce, Comfort, Solstice, Flicker etc.

Design your own Tank Top

Cost: 3 sessions  of  1 hr/2 hrs/2 hrs  - $50 for all three or $20/$25/$25

(Scheduled July 25th 5-7pm & 28th 10am-Noon)

(August 8th 5-7 pm / 11th 10am-Noon /  22nd 6-7pm / 25th 10-11 am)

The aim of this class is to design your own garment using your favorite and best fitting top. Skill level will be for all who can knit, purl and cast on. You can make this as simple or complicated as your personal skill allows! This is a great opportunity to experiment with stitch patterns.

***Students will be required to come to the first session with your gauge sample in the yarn you have chosen. This will be your reference for calculating your top's measurements!!!****

The 1st class will get you started knitting, the 2nd class focuses on armholes, neck shaping and short-row shoulders, and the 3rd class on sewing together, picking up stitches around the armholes, and the neck.

MATERIALS REQUIRED: 

Yarn: summer weight yarn in cotton or bamboo (Misti Cotton, Bamboo & Pearls, Ultra Pima, and more available at the shop!) Come in if you need help with how many yards you'll need, but make SURE to get enough to finish your project.

Needles: Bring one set of needles that matches the band on your yarn and one set that is one size SMALLER.

HOMEWORK: With smaller needles, CO 30 stitches and knit in garter stitch for 1 inch. Change to larger needles and knit in stockinette stitch for a minimum of 3 inches. For a simple top this is enough, however if you desire a stitch pattern, knit it after teh stockinette section for 1-3 repeats. Do not rip out patterns you do not like, as this will be a useful experience and benefit you and the rest of the class.  It is helpful to divide your stitch sample sections with 2 rows of garter stitch. You can get help with pattern repeats in the shop when you choose your yarn! (You can also bring PICTURES of knit garments that have design inspiring elements to them!)

Luminarie (Entrelac) Skirt

Cost: $40.00 for 2 sessions OR $20 per session

(Scheduled:  July 27th  and August 10th 10am-Noon)

This pattern appears in the Interweave Knits Summer 2009 magazine and can be purchased and downloaded via their website (CLICK HERE). This is a good opportunity for intermediate knitters to challenge themselves. You must know how to UN-knit, as mistakes can and do happen!
MATERIALS: Silk, Cotton, Rayon or Bamboo yarn (or a blend!) REFER TO PATTERN FOR YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS! Choose something with a nice drape in a Sport or DK weight. (Interlacements silk or bamboo would be loverly!)

Helpful tip: this skirt grows length-wise on thin ladies and looses length on curvier ladies. Take this into consideration and if you need a longer or shorter garment, make sure to consider that in your yarn yardage. Sample knit in Interlacements yarn with LOTS leftover!)

24" or longer circular needle (lace needles would be helpful!)

Size 9 / I / 5.5 mm Crochet Hook for finishing the bottom edge.

*****PLEASE come in with a gauge swatch knit in stockinette stitch if you need help determining your size!!!*****

Mosaic Knitting - Colorwork/Slip-stitch Scarf

Cost: $20.00 for a 2 hr class

 (Scheduled: August 3rd 10am-Noon / 27th Call for time)

Learn a simpler way of 2-color knitting than fair-isle. This technique uses slipped stitches to achieve a patterning effect. Students must know how to Cast On, Knit and Purl. We will begin making a scarf during this class. Come into the shop of you need help choosing yarn!

Materials: 2 skeins worsted weight yarn - Main color and Contrast color.

(TIP: Wool works best, if you need help with a substitute fiber just ask! It is recommended to use 2 highly contrasting colors. One solid dark color and one self striping or variegated color would be a fun combination!)

Sz 10 needles or size on yarn label

(Yarn Suggestions: Cascade 220, Sprout, Luna, Vintage, Venezia or Lana Bambu would be good options!)

Beaded/Scalloped Summer Purse

Cost: $25 for a 2hr class

(Scheduled August 13th call for time / 17th 10am-Noon)

This class will teach you a lot! You will learn a double-needle cast-on, knitting 

with beads, a bit of lace knitting and how to crochet a seam together.

The finished purse measures about 14x21cm.

Materials: 200 yds of cotton yarn (You may substitute but need a yarn that is firm!)

45 beads that will fit ON your yarn 

(TIP: have a few extra in case you break or lose some! Beads are not available @ the shop, however Beads and Beyond or Cowboy Trading Co. have great selections and are within walking distance!)

1 beading needle or dental floss for stringing

(small beading needles available in the shop!)

(Dig into your needle stash for this baby!) 

Crochet hook

Knitting needles listed on yarn band

Knitting needles one sz smaller than listed

1 dpn in lg size 

2 sz US#7 dpn's for making the i-cord strap

1 sz US#1 for double needle cast on

(TIP: If you choose a yarn that will knit up nicely on a US #7 needle, then you can use a set of DPN's with stoppers on the ends. Then all you need is a set (or a single) US #6 needle and a single US #1 for the rest of your project!)