For all who would like to learn how to knit, who used to know but need a refresher, or who are curious about whether knitting is for you: please join us in-person at the shop for Beginning Knitting. Class 1: Karen will teach you how to cast on and knit. Class 2: Karen will teach you how to purl and cast off. Voilà! You’re off down […]
Sundays, Feb. 12, 19 & 26, and March 5; 12:00 – 1:00 pm Pacific Time via Zoom In this 4-lesson online class, Ann Budd will guide you through knitting a basic top-down sock, following the instructions in her book, “Getting Started Knitting Socks.” Ann will demonstrate every step necessary to make a pair of socks that really fit, including the Old Norwegian cast-on; working the heel […]
Re-imagine the family photo album and learn how to transform classic black & white photographic images with colorful embroidered embellishments. Join artist and maker Robert Mahar in learning core embroidery basics, essential stitches, and how to apply them to a selection of vintage photographs custom printed onto linen cotton canvas. Do you have a yearbook photo that needs a makeover? A group portrait that doesn’t […]
Perfect your hand embroidery as we embellish beautifully macabre imagery sourced from 19th-Century French anatomical teaching charts and botanical illustrations. Join designer and maker Robert Mahar in this unique approach to needlework utilizing non-traditional, free-form samplers that allow you to use your favorite embroidery stitches and their placement. Each student will select their choice of two 12”x12″ Anatomical Embroidery Samplers featuring Robert’s original collages custom […]
Sivia’s new pattern, the Goldenrod Cowl, combines garter stitch geometry with a decorative slipped stitch pattern to make a beautifully fitting shaped cowl that can accommodate any size, at any gauge. You will want to make many versions from short to capelet length. The pattern also includes arm warmers, which are a perfect gauge swatch for the cowl. Among other skills, we’ll learn an excellent provisional […]
Have you ever thought of darning as art? Beautify your mending while extending the usefulness of socks and other garments. Prepare to be inspired as we learn to incorporate colors, patterns, and more to create an intimate objet d’art. We start with simple darning to learn the steps, then venture into stripes, plaids, and twills. Then we learn other techniques such as Scotch darning, Swiss darning, […]
For all who would like to learn how to knit, who used to know but need a refresher, or who are curious about whether knitting is for you: please join us in person at the shop for Beginning Knitting. Class 1: Karen will teach you how to cast on and knit. Class 2: Karen will teach you how to purl and cast off. Voilà! You’re off […]
This course is for all levels: whether you’re just beginning or have taken an introductory crochet class. The class will focus on the basic crochet stitches, tools, and terms. Beginners will learn how to: Identify different crochet hooks and yarn types and sizes; understand basic crochet terms; hold the yarn and hook; be comfortable with the basic crochet stitches (chain stitch, single crochet, half double […]
This course is for all levels: whether you’re just beginning or have taken an introductory crochet class. The class will focus on the basic crochet stitches, tools, and terms. Beginners will learn how to: Identify different crochet hooks and yarn types and sizes; understand basic crochet terms; hold the yarn and hook; be comfortable with the basic crochet stitches (chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, […]
This class is full. If you’d like to be placed on a waiting list, contact Dana at events@bazaargirls.com. This is an introductory course for anyone who is interested in learning the foundations of crochet, whether you have never crocheted before, or have started to learn, but would like to polish your skills. The class will focus on the basic crochet stitches, tools, and terms. […]
