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
Thank you to everyone that has taken a class, or three, this last month at the studio. It has proven to be a great success.
I love January, the newness of the year.
I have been finishing projects right + left, sweaters, shawls, cowls, mittens, all pulled from my WIP pile. I have this nagging guilt about ongoing projects, but in my line of work it is rare that I get to work a project start to finish without something else popping up.
In all honesty, I could probably work on just WIPs for the next year solid and not finish them all (we’re talking close to 60 knitting projects + a dozen crochet).
If you are like me, and absolutely a floozy when it comes to casting on, go grab a project that is over 50% completed and get it finished!! It will feel so good, I promise!
Wednesdays
February 12th + 26th, 6-8pm
$40 + Supplies
Learn the ever-so-popular brioche stitch technique in knitting; flat and in the round using two high contrasting colors.
You can choose from a cowl or infinity scarf, directions are given for both in the pattern available on Ravelry.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevelle-ss-brioche-cowl-infinity-scarf
Call/text 316.633.3217 or Email firebrunetteknits@gmail.com to reserve your spot
Thanks for the overwhelming response to tomorrow’s Buffalo Check Cowl Class!
It filled and I have scheduled a new class. Call Picket Fence Quilt Co to reserve your space now! 316.558.8899
Saturdays
March 7th 2:30 – 4:30pm
+ 14th 10am – 12pm
$40 + Supplies
Learn the ever-so-popular brioche stitch technique in knitting; flat and in the round using two high contrasting colors.
You can choose from a cowl or infinity scarf, directions given for both in the pattern available on Ravelry.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevelle-ss-brioche-cowl-infinity-scarf
2020 is here!!
Let’s get this year started with some technique, technical, and fun classes + workshops!
A few dates have been added to the Knit to Fit workshop, a new advanced beginner mosaic shawl class, the Emiliana Shawl, has been added.
You can always email firebrunetteknits@gmail.com, text/call 316.633.3217 to reserve your spot.
Payment is due prior to class.
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
DATES:
Saturday, January 18th 1pm – 4pm
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:
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 S George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS 67218
Tools to bring to class:
Dates:
Fridays, 6 – 8pm
January 31st, February 14th, March 6th
$50
The interplay of two colours, mosaic knitting and colour blocking make this shawl an enjoyable and fun knit.
A fascinating effect of reversing the colours provides some extra interest.
This large and cosy shawl will keep you warm and add an eye-catching, elegant item to your wardrobe.
The mosaic motif is an easy to knit stitch pattern that is using slipped stitches and only one colour per row.
Emiliana is a triangular, sideways, bias knit shawl with a curved top edge.
SIZE:
along top edge: 235cm/92.5“
depth: 54cm/21.5“
adjustable
YARN:
Designed for fingering weight yarn in two contrasting colours. Allow approx. 420 yds / 380 m of each colour.
GAUGE:
Is not critical for this project but differences will affect yardage requirements and the finished size.
Gauge on sample: 18 sts x 36 rows = 10x10cm/4×4“ in garter stitch on 4mm/US6 needles after blocking.
The pattern contains fully written out as well as charted instructions (English version).
Pattern available for purchase, and required,
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emiliana
Workshop date:
FILLED – Saturday January 11th, 10am – 2pm $25
NEW DATES: Thursday January 30th, 1 – 5pm
Saturday March 7th, 10am – 2pm
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
Join me to learn the basics skills of crochet that every knitter should know.
Date: February 1st, 1:30 – 3:30pm $20
Call or stop in today to register, 316.558.8899
Buffalo Check Cowl at Picket Fence
Saturday, January 4th 10am – 2pm
This super cute, super functional, reversible cowl is a great lesson in the benefits of double knitting.
– Learn to work double knitting in the round
– read charts for double knitting
Advanced Beginner
$25 + Supplies
Call or stop in at Picket Fence Quilt Co register
316.558.8899
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I am one to evaluate after the fact more than plan ahead and set goals/resolutions.
One thing I am good at is keeping my planner up to date. My paper planner has been by my side for years, a lot of years. While I do my best to keep my digital calendars up to date, I have never found a way to have all my planner needs met digitally.
But, I am tired of hauling so many things around with me, everywhere I go. Planner, tablet, teaching handouts, project, etc.
I did a little research on digital planners and after some days of being unsure I dove in and bought one. It’s a pdf that has to be edited and then viewed. Not exactly a program, not an app. It can’t sync with other programs/apps to stay up to date, it is something that has to be done manually. That part makes me feel like I still have as much control as my undated paper planner system.
But, and this is a big but for me, it is limited to the format as it is (as far as I can see). I will be contacting the designer for a few tips and answers to my questions on using the planner, expanding the planner, customizing for my specific needs.
I didn’t want to spend time over the holidays working, but once I bought it I couldn’t let it be and wait to see if it was going to work for me. Call it the fear of buyer’s remorse. As of right now, after 4+ hours familiarizing myself with it, I just don’t know how to feel about it. I know I can’t go cold-turkey and drop my paper planner. I’d like to be moved over within a couple of weeks, if possible.
New systems take time. I like change, sometimes. I thought I would like this change, now I just don’t know.
Have you considered moving to an all digital planning system? Calendars, note + list keeping?
What have you found that works for you?
If you want to take a look at the digital planner I purchased (at a hefty holiday discount), you can find it on Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/listing/631939152/business-planner-printable-business
Deb Romero and I are happy to be hostessing a guided KAL at the studio beginning Jan 16th.
You can purchase the pattern through Ravelry, https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hintermost
Dates: 5:30 – 7:30pm
January 16th
January 23rd
February 6th
February 20th
This pattern includes; brioche in the round, colorwork in the round, steeking
If you are not comfortable with any of these, this would be a good time to get over your fear through team effort. The brioche can be substituted with 1×1 rib on the cuffs and hem, if desired. There are some other simple tweeks that can be done without losing the visual appeal.
Don’t forget to bring your $5, call when you arrive to be let in to the secure studio building.
Looking forward to this squishy, wintery knit!!