Day: March 13, 2020

Due to low registration the Monday Spectra Class is canceled.

Things are changing! As you may or may not have heard, our life is taking a leap west in the next 6 months. We will be relocating to Arizona, luckily it won’t be a fast move so there is still time to squeeze in some classes + workshops here in Wichita. I am opening up Drop-in times at the Studio starting in March, opening up more appointment times as well. More information below and on my Facebook Page. You can always email firebrunetteknits@gmail.com, text/call 316.633.3217 to reserve your spot.  Payment is due prior to class, more detailed information can be found at the bottom of this email. EVENT + CLASS LISTINGS ON FACEBOOK BOOK A PRIVATE LESSON March + April Studio Drop-In Days STARTING MARCH 5TH, I WILL HAVE DROP-IN HOURS EVERY THURSDAY AT THE STUDIO: Bring any projects, issues, patterns, etc that you need help with. This will be open to all so there may be an overlap of clients. I will, of course, do my very best to accommodate everyone’s individual needs so don’t hesitate to drop by. If you want to make sure you have one-on-one time with me, please contact me to make an appointment or visit my Facebook Page to book an appointment. THURSDAY HOURS: 11AM – 5PM $10 DROP-IN FEE up to one hour’s time *Remember, the building is secured so you will need to contact me by text/phone when you arrive so I can let you in. 316-633-3217 March + April Fixing Mistakes $25 DATES: Wednesday, March 11th 1pm – 4pm OR 5:30pm – 8:30pm Wednesday, April 1st 1pm – 4pm OR 5:30pm – 8:30pm No matter your skill level, we ALL make mistakes in our knitting. The confidence that comes when you learn a few tricks to keep your knitting on track will astound you! Mistakes help us work smarter, not harder. Don’t let mistakes hold you back, come and let me build your confidence in your knitting skills, you can do it! Skills required: Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl) You’ll learn how to fix: a dropped stitch in garter a dropped stitch in stockinette (on the knit and purl side) dropped stitches at the edge of a row missed yarnovers missed increases + decreases unfinished stitches Class Prep REQUIRED: Arrive at class with three completed swatches approximately 4″x4″ in a smooth, light-colored, worsted-weight yarn: Swatch 1: garter, do not bind off, leave on a needle Swatch 2 & 3: stockinette, do not bind off, leave on needle I recommend that swatches be worked on circular needles. SWATCHING MANDATORY!! Tools to bring to class:  set of  double point needles one size smaller than your knitting needles crochet hook same size as your knitting needles darning needle split markers notepad + PENCIL March SPECTRA ~ A Study in Short Row Techniques $50 Dates:  Mondays March 16th, 23rd, 30th  3 – 5pm  OR Thursdays March 19th, 26th, April 2nd  6 – 8pm Learn the three most common SHORT ROW METHODS; Wrap & Turn, German, and Japanese, in one mesmerizing scarf, Spectra, designed by Stephen West. This workshop will give you the tools to learn to substitute your favorite new method of short rows in most patterns. Supplies: Spectra Pattern Available on Ravelry, https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spectra Removable stitch markers Supplies listed in the pattern   March + April Ramble Brioche Shawl $45 Dates: March 28th, 10am – 12pm + April 25th, 9:30am – 12:30pm PREREQUISITES: basic brioche workshop, or brioche knitting experience, must NOT be new to brioche Learn the most common forms of increasing, decreasing and how to read a brioche chart This is a great start to shaping in brioche. Most of the shawl is knit in garter, then finished off with a simple yet stunning brioche pattern at the top edge. Knit in DK weight yarn, it knits up quickly and makes for a super squishy fabric. Supplies: Ramble Shawl pattern by Andrea Mowry Supplies as listed in the pattern Purchase on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ramble-4

STARTING MARCH 5TH, I WILL HAVE DROP-IN HOURS AT THE STUDIO:
Bring any projects, issues, patterns, etc that you need help with.
If you want to make sure you have one-on-one time with me, please contact me to make an appointment or visit my Facebook Page to book an appointment.

HOURS: 11AM – 5PM

$10 DROP-IN FEE up to one hour’s time

*Remember, the building is secured so you will need to contact me by text/phone when you arrive so I can let you in.

316-633-3217

2020 is almost here!!
I love the new year, it’s a time to re-evaluate my current projects, and do some serious UFO/WIP evaluation.
I have listed a bunch of new classes at Picket Fence Quilt Co and I am filling the rest of my schedule for the beginning of 2020 with classes and workshops at The Studio.

January + February

Fixing Mistakes

DATES:
Saturday, January 18th 1pm – 4pm
or
Saturday, February 1st 10am – 1pm

No matter your skill level, we ALL make mistakes in our knitting.
The confidence that comes when you learn a few tricks to keep your knitting on track will astound you!
Mistakes help us work smarter, not harder. Don’t let mistakes hold you back,
come and let me build your confidence in your knitting skills, you can do it!

Skills required: Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl)

You’ll learn how to fix:

• a dropped stitch in garter
• a dropped stitch in stockinette (on the knit and purl side)
• dropped stitches at the edge of a row
• missed yarnovers
• missed increases + decreases
• unfinished stitches

Class Prep REQUIRED:
Arrive at class with three completed swatches approximately 4″x4″ in a smooth, light-colored, worsted-weight yarn:
Swatch 1: garter, do not bind off, leave on a needle
Swatch 2 & 3: stockinette, do not bind off, leave on needle

I recommend that swatches be worked on circular needles.

SWATCHING MANDATORY!!

CLASS FEE: $25

LOCATION: Firebrunette Knits Studio
751 George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS 67211

Tools to bring to class: 

• set of  double point needles one size smaller than your knitting needles
• crochet hook same size as your knitting needles
• darning needle
• split markers
• notepad + PENCIL

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January

KNIT TO FIT

Workshop date:

Saturday January 11th, 10am – 2pm  $25

Learn to knit sweaters that fit you!!
Don’t we all want to bind off, slip on a sweater & jump for joy?
No more panicked hours of endless knitting wondering if the item will fit a Yeti instead of a baby.

This workshop will give you the tools to learn to knit to fit YOUR body. Learn to alter patterns, choose patterns for your body type, and TAKE YOUR ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS.
This advanced beginner to advanced level class will introduce you to some fantastic methods to help you get the results you have been looking for!

Sounds crazy? No! You can do it!

Note: This is ONE 4 hour session with 2 10 minute breaks.

Notions
Soft measuring tape
Pick a pretty notebook and pen for note-taking

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January

Mosaic Knitting

The simplest form of colorwork, slipping stitches to make a pattern.
Mosaic has become an integral part of the knitting world and it really couldn’t be more gratifying.
Great for the adventurous beginner!
Date: January 9th, 5:30 – 8:30pm $25

• Supplies:
  Two high contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn, at least 50g each, preferably cotton or wool
  Size US 8 needles, straight or circular are fine
• Pattern will be provided in class

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February

Crochet for Knitters

Join me to learn the basics skills of crochet that every knitter should know.
Date: February 1st, 1:30 – 3:30pm  $20

• Chain
• Single Crochet
• Slip Stitch
• Crab Stitch
• Double Crochet

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Sellers Get Ready!!
Sale dates: February 7th + 8th

It may seem like a long time away, but believe me when I say that the time flies and before you know it the sale will be here.
The new year is a great time to do a deep stash clean-out, don’t miss this opportunity to make a bit of cash on those fiber items you just don’t, or won’t use!
Please visit the website for all the in-depth details for sellers.

LOCATION:
Firebrunette Knits Studio
751 George Washington Blvd
Wichita, KS 67211

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To Register:
Call, text, or email me directly to reserve your place in class.
316.633.3217  firebrunetteknits@gmail.com
You will be emailed an invoice that you can pay with a credit card, or pay me directly in cash or check.

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Payment Information
It’s important to me that my customers have choices in payment options. To offer you the most options I will have you pay in one of three ways:
cash, check, Venmo, or Paypal accepted by clicking here.

Send payment to firebrunetteknits@gmail.com

You do not have to have a Paypal account to pay, there is a guest checkout feature to pay by credit card.

Minimum number of 3 registered & paid students required for class to take place. If less than 3 are registered 24 hours prior to event your class fee will be fully refunded to you either by the same means with which you paid or, if you wish, class credit to be put towards another class at Firebrunette Knits.

Classes are non-refundable for absences.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners and general crafters!
It’s our first annual National Local Yarn Store Day!!

ALL YARN 20% OFF, ALL DAY!!
Free knit and/or crochet pattern for the cutest market bags, with any yarn purchase.

Join us from Noon (12pm) – closing at 5pm
Demonstrations of Emily Ocker’s Circular Knit Cast On from 12:30-3pm.

Weather permitting we will have tables and chairs set out front to sit, socialize, knit, crochet, spin, etc. If we need, we’ll move inside to the classroom area for our social time.

We know yarn stimulates your senses, from feeling the fibers to seeing the variety of colors, but you have to be in the store to experience it. 

This is your chance to celebrate everything you love about yarn and help others enjoy those same experiences. Teach a friend to knit and bring them to your local yarn shop on April 21!

Share your passion for the craft and your favorite yarn store, Picket Fence Quilt Co on social media.

When I first tried colorwork with multiple colors in a round I only knew how to knit Continental, with the yarn in my left hand. I didn’t have any idea that there was the option to hold yarns separate in right and left hands.
Then, I met someone that told me to correctly knit stranded knitting I should separate my yarns and hold in each hand. There are benefits; speed, catching floats invisibly, yarns not as tangled, etc.

Well, over the years I have changed solely to two-handed stranded knitting, and at times I struggle with my tension on those individual stitches. I do all the little tips and tricks I have read over and over about color dominance in stranded knitting.
I won’t link to those articles here, this is about the old school use of one hand for colorwork.
I have missed my usual weekly knit group that meets for Wednesday Lunch Bunch for just about the last 6 months. Work and life have taken over Wednesdays.  I guess this has been a topic, and I am intrigued.
Do I want to go back to single handed Continental stranded knitting?

I currently work double knitting with both colors in my Continental hold. I use a yarn guide to keep the yarns from twisting at my finger hold, why not just hold and tension the same way and switch to stranded knitting for my next big colorwork sweater?

Watch a few videos on the topic and enjoy the personalities (and their rather strong opinions)!

https://arnecarlos.com/why-there-is-no-dominant-color-in-norwegian-knitting-by-arne-carlos/

 

Camacho Mohawk Flap Hat

This commission hat was a challenge for sure but now that it’s designed & finished I am pretty darn pleased! I was asked for skulls on the earflaps, ‘Camacho’ on the front, zigzag design around, braided ties, & last but not least a full mohawk. I did it all.