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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.