Yarn Cupboard's Winter Fiber Arts Retreat and Market

Teacher

Day

Morning

9:00 – 12:00 noon

Afternoon

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Class Location

Cal Patch

March 17:

Saturday

Hook up a Hat 

(3 hours)

A simple formula enables you to crochet hats for any size head, in any gauge! Learn to work in the round, from the top down, and design any shape of hat you wish.

Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate (must know the basic stitches: chain, single and double crochet)

Supplies:

One skein of worsted or bulky yarn

Crochet hook: G or H hook for worsted, I or J for bulky

Tape measure

Split-ring stitch markers

$65

Crochet Pattern Primer

(3 hours)

Do you know the basic stitches, but find crochet patterns intimidating? Cal will demystify the process of working from both a written pattern, and a stitch diagram chart, using her own Wingfeathers Shawl as the project.

Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate (must know the basic stitches: chain, single and double crochet)

Supplies:

One or more skeins of yarn for shawl, sock yarn or worsted

Crochet hook: E or F for sock, G or H for worsted

Notebook and pen

$65

Confessional Room

Cal Patch

March 18:

Sunday

Hip to Be Square

(3 hours)

Granny squares aren't just for grannies! Learn how to make these iconic motifs, and several methods of joining them. With these skills you can make a wide range of projects, from classic to modern, such as patchwork blankets, hats, ear warmers, almost anything you can think of! And granny square projects make perfect stash-busters.

Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate (must know the basic stitches: chain, single and double crochet)

Supplies:

At least 2 colors of same-weight yarn (small balls are fine)

Compatible crochet hooks

Sunday Morning.

$65

Confessional Room

Sharon McMahon

March 17:

Saturday

Be Unforgettable: Knitting with Hand Dyed Yarn

(3 hours)

Learn how to work with your hand-dyed yarn for extraordinary results, rather than fighting every stitch.  By the end of this class students will:

*Learn the Five Laws of Project Selection and the Ten Principles of

Pooling.

*Eliminate or encourage color patterning – learn to recognize different dyeing methods and how to incorporate them into your knitting repertoire.

*Change the look of your yarn as you’re knitting, including tips and tricks to make your knitting easier.

*There will also be plenty of time for practice and questions throughout the class.

Materials: size US7 knitting needles.

Maximum number of students: 30

$75

Knit Happy - The Psychology of Color in Knitting

(3 hours)

This class goes beyond the usual discussions of the color wheel and delves into how colors make you feel. Why are some people attracted to serene, clear blues while others prefer complex olive greens? Learn the hows and whys of which colors work together, the feelings various color combinations evoke, and when to break the color rules.

Taught in an interactive format, students will create their own color palettes that can be used when choosing yarn or colorways for projects, and will also have a color consultation with the instructor to determine which colors best flatter them.

 Necessary materials: none

Maximum number of students 15

$75

Loyola

Sharon McMahon

March 18:

Sunday

The Gentle Art of Yarn Substitution

(2 hours)

Master the art (and science) of yarn substitution by understanding yarn weights, how yarn is constructed, and how the fiber content of a yarn affects your project. Learn how to tell if a yarn will knit up at the needed gauge and understand the

interaction of patterns and yarn suggestions. By the end of the class, you’ll be substituting yarns like a pro with our real life examples and practice.

Maximum number of students: 25 Necessary materials: several skeins of yarn from Yarn Cupboard to be used as examples to help students calculate yarn substitutions.

$75

Loyola

Jill Draper

March 17:

Saturday

Faux Ikat Blanket

(3 hours)

In this class we will dip our toes into the world of pooling with a fun & quite forgiving pattern knitted in simple as can be garter stitch.  We will talk about the principles of color pooling with hand dyed yarn and using a formula based pattern everyone will leave with their own blanket started.  This is a special way to start to play with making color line up vertically as well as a great way to use hand dyed yarns! This is fun, beautiful and relatively easy! 

Supplies

You can use any weight of yarn and it should be variegated, I prefer hand dyed but that isn't required - machine dyed will work too - I used about 500 yds of aran weight for a good sized baby blanket / lap blanket.  For a bed sized afghan you will need more like 1000-1200 yards or with a finer yarn like fingering you will also need slightly more yardage.
Supplies:
* ~500-1200yds of variegated yarn depending on size desired (students can email me or ask YC if they need yardage guides)
* Circular needles in size recommended for yarn plus any nearby sizes you have at home 24" or longer
* notebook for keeping track
* calculator - don't worry simple addition only but it is quicker with a calculator

$65

Plaid Couch Room

Jill Draper

March 18:

Sunday

Knitted Geometry

(3 hours)

In this class we will explore right angles and geometric shapes in knitting.  We will talk about and swatch many different ways of making squares, circles, triangles and other geometric forms.  This is a great intro to modular knitting and in class a pattern for a geometric headband/ear warmer will be provided.  A little knowledge of how shapes are created will open up a whole new world of knitting without patterns and making stripes do somewhat unexpected things.

Supplies
* worsted weight smooth yarn any odds & ends are fine
* #7 or 8 US needles for swatching
* stitch markers
* for headband you will need ~100 yards of worsted weight in 2 contrasting yarns, can be solids, or multi color,  almost any fiber you'd like to wear near you face

$65

Plaid Couch Room

Shannon Adams

March 17:

Saturday

Isager Scarf

(3 hours)

Featuring Isager Wool 1 yarn with Habu stainless steel silk yarn for a beautiful and unusual scarf.

Materials: Wool 1 and Habu stainless steel silk available at Yarn Cupboard

$45

Noni poppy scarf

(3 hours)

This gorgeous cowl will be felted when complete. The Poppy’s can be used also for handbags and sweaters.

Materials: Galway Worsted weight yarn or SMC Worsted Wool -

Pattern and yarn available at the Yarn Cupboard.

$45

Bishop’s Room

Beth Coye

March 17:

Saturday

Drop Spindle Spinning

(3 hours)

Learn the basics of spinning on a spindle.  How to draft, spin and wind-on.  Once you get that down, Beth will also show you how to ply your yarn onto the spindle.  Spindle included with class fee.  Supply your own fiber.  You CAN do it.

$45

Spinning Wheel Basics

(3 hours)

This is a basic class to show you how to get your wheel going to produce yarn that makes YOU happy.  Learn the “ins” and “outs” of your spinning wheel.  Having trouble getting it to go? Do you have questions about what kind of yarn to make?  What to do now with the yarn I made?  How about those ratios you keep hearing about?  Please bring your own spinning wheel and fiber. If you have some bobbins with spun yarn on them, I can show you how to ply as well!

$45

Second Floor Grand Landing

Jennifer of Holiday Yarns

March 17:

Saturday

Dye Your Own Yarn

(3 hours)

Bring yourself and your enthusiasm! 

You will receive two skeins of FlockSock sock yarn (75% superwash merino/25% nylon, 4 ply) to paint any way you see fit. We'll discuss pattern, variegates, options, and choose colors.  Wear comfy clothes that you won't be too upset about if something colorful 'happens' to them. When you’re finished, you'll have two skeins of yarn steamed, rinsed and ready to be taken home and hung to dry. Dyed by you!

$65

Dining Room

Lisa Ann Merian

March 17:

Saturday

Silk Shawl Needle Felting

(Part one of all day class) - - - - - ->

Enjoy this full day class with one of the nation’s experts in the art of needle felting. Create a one-of-a-kind generous silk shawl that will turn heads! Her students from last year have created award winning pieces.

$85 plus $25 for materials

Silk Shawl Needle Felting

(Part two of all day class)

Sacristy

Laura Nelkin

March 17:

Saturday

Advanced Knitting with Beads

(3 hours)

This class focuses on building lace knitting skills and learning how to incorporate beads into your lace knitting.  We will look at Nelkin Designs patterns that include these techniques (such as Entomology, Aventina, Ennoble, Winterlude, and Undulating Waves) and then practice on a sampler designed for the class to understand the concepts.  This is a technique class that will give the students skills to independently integrate beads into their lace work while taking their lace knitting to the next level.

Skills learned: Chart reading, double sided lace, working with beads (both pre-strung and placed), tricksy lace stitches.  This is a class for intermediate level knitters.

Materials List:  Approximately 25 yards fingering weight yarn, choose a solid or semi-solid yarn in a light or bright colorway so you can see your lace work.  US size 5 needles. Approximately 20 grams size 6/0 seed beads. Optional – Crochet hook that fits through the beads

$75

Eventide

(3 hours)

Based on an easy 6 stitch "cross stitch" pattern. It is made by working double yarnovers that add length to your stitches so they float and appear to be woven not knitted. Beads are used on each end of the scarf creating an arrow of bling! You will learn about working with beads, elongated stitches and crossing stitches.

Materials List:   Eventide Pattern- stock in store, purchase on-line (www.nelkindesigns.com) before class, or purchase from me at the workshop($5)

Approx. 450 yards fingering weight yarn, hand-dyed yarn works wonderfully with this pattern. Yarn used: Schaefer Yarn’s Audrey

US Size 6 (4 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Approx 30 grams size 8/0 beads to match your yarn

5 stitch holder or scrap yarn

Tapestry Needle

$75

Green Room

March 18:

Sunday

Knitting Jewelry with Beads

(3 hours)

This comprehensive Knitted Jewelry Workshop will teach you many of the skills you need to knit the designs in Adorn. You will learn a variety of techniques that will help you incorporate beads, clasps and jewelry techniques into your knitting. This class will be a great booster to your gift knitting repertoire as most of the designs in Adorn can be made in just a few hours. You will have a wonderful time playing with Laura, beads, and your knitting to create unique wearable knitted jewelry. Materials List:

Adorn- stock in store, can purchase on-line (www.nelkindesigns.com) before class, or purchase from me at the workshop

20 -30 yard bits of a variety of fingering weight and lace weight yarns

Size 6 and 8 glass seed beads, clasps, etc. Kits are available for many of my Adorn designs.

$75

Green Room

Sandi Wisehart

March 17:

Saturday

A Sweater that Fits

(3 hours)

Sandi will revisit her sweater class for those of you who were unable to take it last year. If you wonder why your last sweater was too tight, or too loose or tight in the shoulder, this class is for you.

$65

Green Room Annex

Sandi Wisehart

March 18:

Sunday

Tiara Time

(3 hours)

We all need a little sparkle in our lives, and it just so happens that Sandi’s secret tiara-making super-powers, can help you with that. Come learn how to make your very own tiara in a fun and fanciful style. No previous jewelry-making experience is needed; just bring your sense of fun. Material fee covers a "tiara kit" with base, wire, and an assortment of pretty beads and buttons. Tools will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have them (jewelry/wire-working tools, that is). You are also welcome to bring your own special buttons, beads, or charms to incorporate. PLEASE specify main colour and secondary colour when you sign up so I can put together the kit just for you.

$65 plus $30 fee for class kit

Dining Room