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  Sundays May 14, 21, June 4, 11, 25, and July 9 ~ !2:00 pm – 2:00 pm PT In this six-lesson, eight-week online class, you’ll learn how to use the charted instructions in The Knitter’s Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters to knit yourself a set-in sleeve sweater with help from Ann Budd every step of the way. You’ll choose between a pullover and cardigan, and […]

  This course is for those who know the basic crochet stitches (single and double crochet) and are ready to expand their crochet skills. Students will learn how to crochet in the round; the product might become a potholder or the beginning of a hat. Materials – can be purchased from Bazaar Girls the day of the class: At least one skein of Rauma DK Strikkegarn […]

No matter how long you’ve been knitting or how good you are at it, there will come a time when you make a mistake. What do you do if you find you’re short a stitch, or have too many stitches? What if you forgot a decrease or increase? Can you fix a problem several rows below the needles? Learn how to fix the most common mistakes, […]

“Hanafukin” translates as “flower cloth.” This stitched cotton tea towel or kitchen cloth is meant to be both beautiful and utilitarian. With a cotton cloth as canvas, you’ll use a simple running stitch to create a Sashiko pattern sampler of bold geometric patterns and floral stencil motifs. You’ll learn how to use a grid to lay out designs, draw with templates and rulers to create patterns […]

The afternoon class will teach participants how to use hand stitching to highlight the act of mending and textile repair with decorative Sashiko stitching. Students will learn how to patch and repair a rip or hole, reinforce a worn area, and how to prepare their distressed textiles in order to draw a grid and the Sashiko pattern of their choice. Bring one or two garments to […]

We are delighted to welcome Rachel here from her home in Connecticut to teach a series of Sashiko stitching classes for us.Sashiko is a Japanese embroidery practice that uses a simple running stitch to create bold geometric patterns on textiles. It can be used to mend, patch, quilt, or decorate garments and home goods. Participants will learn how to handle thread, lay out a simple grid, […]

  Granny Squares may be the most easily recognizable crochet technique. In this class, you’ll learn how to make a basic granny square that can be used as the foundation for many projects. You will learn the magic circle, color changing, and constructing corners techniques. Please understand basic crochet stitches, such as single and double crochet.  Materials: 2 or 3 colors of Rauma DK Strikkegarn (available […]