Knit Smarter: Magic Loop with Lorilee Beltman Sunday, December 6 ~ 11:00am – 2:00pm $65 + materials Learn how to knit in the round on a small circumference without double-pointed needles using a technique called Magic Loop Knitting. This is accomplished as if by magic on one long circular needle. […]
Having Jorstad Creek here in October has become a beloved tradition. We’ll miss getting to spend time with Kerry Graber, but we are super excited about all of the new goodies she’s going to send (along with all of our already established favorites). Iona (fingering weight wool/silk blend) & Isle of Skye (mohair/silk […]
November 1, 2020 “Forest for the Trees” kit (included). We can ship it for a small shipping fee, or you may pick it up at Bazaar Girls. Minimum: 10 students, Maximum: 24 students Students supply: Two highly-contrasting colors of smooth, worsted-weight 100% wool yarn (about 50yards each) for our practice […]
November 21, 2020 There are a variety of ways to cast on and bind off stitches, each with its own advantages. Learn Ann’s top five bind-off techniques, including the Suspended, I-Cord, Three-Needle, Sewn, and Decrease methods and when to use them to provide strength, elasticity, invisibility, or decoration. Ann Budd, […]
November 9, 2020 There are a variety of ways to cast on and bind off stitches, each with its own advantages. Learn Ann’s top five cast-on techniques, including the Long-Tail, Old Norwegian, Tubular, Provisional, and Channel Island methods and when to use them to provide strength, elasticity, invisibility, or decoration. […]
October 24, 2020 There’s nothing worse than realizing you’ve made a mistake in your knitting but not knowing how to fix it. Ann will demonstrate fixing common mistakes, including stitch count, ripping out, picking up dropped stitches (including edge stitches), and reversing the direction of a cable worked several rows […]
October 14, 2020 Most knitters run into problems when they aren’t able to“read their knitting”—that is, they can’t recognize where they are in a pattern by simply looking at the stitches on the needles or in the fabric below the needles. How do you tell where you are when […]
We are still waiting to resume in house classes & gatherings. Join us online for Nip n Knit & Crafternoon. Also, Check out the Fiberside Chats!
March Classes Cancelled Classes for the remainder of March have been cancelled. Those who have paid will receive either class credit or a refund, your choice. We know that all of you have been struggling with the best way to respond to the emerging crisis of Coronavirus in our area. […]
Portuguese Knitting with Lisa Ellis ~ $55 + materials Portuguese knitting, also known as Turkish knitting and Andean knitting, is a smooth, easy and fast technique involving only a flick of the thumb. With minimal hand movement, this style of knitting is ergonomically gentle on your hands and wrists. Portuguese knitting […]
