Call or stop in at Picket Fence Quilt Co to register

BRIOCHE WORKSHOP

Thursday, Feb 21st + Friday, Feb 22nd
5:30 – 8pm both nights $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

Next Step Brioche

Two, 3-hour sessions:
Saturday, March 9th 3 – 6pm
Saturday, March 30th 10am – 1pm

This class is for those that have worked the basic brioche stitch, flat or in the round, single or two color, and are ready to learn to increase & decrease, creating shapes and patterns within the brioche fabric.

We will be using the Staghorn pattern from Fresh Brioche by Nancy Marchant (brioche guru), and worsted weight yarns.

Thank you!! I want to send out a huge thank you to all that were able to make it to the Heritage Hut Destash sale this past weekend. It was a great success, and a wonderful time with Mary + many friends we haven’t seen in a while. Hope to see more of you at local knit groups!! Fiber Fling Winter Retreat There is still time to sign up!!! We are hosting the winter retreat at Camp Mennoscah once again, only this time we are back in the big Retreat Center. More room, comfort, and a bigger kitchen/dining area. Plus, it’s closer to the river so walks are all that more enjoyable. Plenty of room for spinning wheels, table looms, rigid heddle looms, tons of projects, and TONS OF FUN!! We do a fun gift exchange, there is a Trash to Treasure table to bring your unwanted items to give/trade, and we usually have a great workshop of some kind. February 1st – 3rd $175 for 3 days/2 nights, food included Bring a friend and share a room. Call Picket Fence to reserve your spot now!!! 316.558.8899 More info on the website And don’t forget, the Fiber Fairy always visits with lots of goodies, tools, & gadgets! New Winter Knitting Classes ‘Tis the season for knitting!

January is here (faster than I was ready for) and the new knitting classes at Picket Fence Quilt Co start soon! Just a reminder, you must register ahead of time with Picket Fence Quilt Co by either calling 316.558.8899, or stop in to the shop on W Central at Ridge Rd. If you have any questions about classes, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Class Info found on the website as well. Beginning Socks $40 + Supplies This one is coming up fast, but luckily we have plenty of great sock yarns + needles in stock. Plus, there is no prep work! Traditionally knit socks on double point needles using sock weight yarn, knit from the cuff down with a flap heel and wedge toe. Thursday Evenings Jan 10th, 24th, + Feb 7th     6 – 8pm Pattern provided in class. Beginning Sweater $60 + Supplies Great starting point in your sweater knitting/fitting expeditions. Basic drop shoulder sweater knit in pieces using worsted/aran/bulky yarn, knit to your gauge, and your measurements, then seamed together. 3 Classes, One Month Apart Saturdays     10am – 1pm Jan 12th, Feb 9th, March 9th Pattern provided in class. Beginning Knitting $40 + Supplies 4 Weeks in a Row Fridays Jan 11th, 18th, 25th, Feb 8th    1 – 2:30pm OR Saturdays Jan 12th, 19th, 26th, Feb 9th     1:30 – 3pm Pattern provided in class. Dorchester Pullover $70 + Supplies This pretty piece is knit using modular knitting for the front panel and a unique body/sleeve joining + construction. Very entertaining knit! Jan 19th, 11am – 1pm Feb 16th, 1 – 3pm March 9th, 1 – 3pm March 23rd, 1 – 3pm April 13th, 1 – 5pm Pattern Available through Ravelry Sinister Catdigan/ Dogdigan Sweater $65 + Supplies This sweater is just the cat’s meow (or dog’s woof)! Knit in the round from top down you will have colorwork knitting as well as steeking to cut open the cardigan at the end. No fear, it’s really a simple process. There is knitting prep for this class that you will need at least 2 weeks to complete, get signed up soon & I will contact you with prep instructions. This sweater involves A LOT of knitting so classes are spread a month apart. You will have the choice of working the steeked cardigan or the pullover version. I am converting it to a bulky version as well, currently working on the translation. AND THERE IS NOW A UTTERLY UNSINISTER DOGDIGAN CHART INCLUDED IN THE PATTERN Mondays Jan 21st, Feb 18th, March 18th     1 – 3pm April 15th      1 – 5pm Pattern available through Ravelry

We are looking forward to the start of 2019 here at Firebrunette Knits + Picket Fence Quilt Co.

Source: New Classes Starting VERY Soon, Fiber Fling Winter Retreat & A THANK YOU!

Need to have that one last chance to get what you left behind when Heritage Hut was closing? Now is your chance!!

Mary is clearing out the rest of the Heritage Hut inventory!!

Click for ALL information: LESS THAN 24 HOURS Until The Heritage Hut Destash Sale!!

In cooperation with Picket Fence Quilt Co, I am hosting a summer KAL for the Anker’s Cardigan.
Pattern available for purchase through me (Ravelry shop purchase, it will be emailed directly to you and saved in your Ravelry library).

We did a class for the Anker’s Summer Shirt this last spring and found it a fast and fun knit. Unfortunately this top came in limited sizes. Fortunately that meant that we had the opportunity to learn how to do the math based on measurements to alter a pattern to get the right fit for our sizes.

The cardigan is knit using fingering/sport weight yarn, but many of us are using DK weight like the Summer shirt and doing a little math to get the right fit.

Picket Fence has a good selection of yarns in either the fingering/sport or DK weights, drop in to purchase and get a swatch done before starting our KAL.

Starting July 16th we’ll be meeting every 1st & 3rd Monday, 1pm at Picket Fence Quilt Co.

Come join us for some social fun!!

Happy Hot Summer, Wichita!!

I just returned from a lovely 10 day trip out west to the mountains where I spent a lot of time with family, relaxing, and enjoying hilly grandeur with pine trees. If you get a chance, visit the Cache Valley mountain range at some point; Logan and Bear Lake, UT would be my recommendations.

Now, on to classes for this summer at Picket Fence Quilt Co!

Registration will open for classes July 1st. Details and pricing will be available prior to registration.

We are already so close to July, and the Fiber Fling Retreat, that classes will start at the end of July giving everyone plenty of time to prep and purchase supplies for class.

First up,  Beginning Knitting Classes
Four weekly, 1.5 hour lessons teaching all the basics of knitting to get you well on your way to creating beautiful hand knits.
Learn two cast-ons, the knit & purl stitches, seed stitch, three most common increases, two most common decreases, and the basic bind off.
You will leave with a finished project and a wealth of knitting knowledge.

Four, 1.5 hour sessions, Wednesdays July 18th, 25th, August 1st & 8th, 1-2:30pm

Next Step Brioche
This class is for those that have worked the basic brioche stitch, flat or in the round, single or two color, and are ready to learn to increase & decrease, creating shapes and patterns within the brioche fabric.

We will be using the Staghorn pattern from Fresh Brioche by Nancy Marchant (brioche guru), and worsted weight yarns.

Two, 3 hour sessions, Wednesday July 25th & Thursday July 26th from 6-9pm

Sipila Sweater design by Boylandknitworks
This sweater!! Swoon.

This class will be for advanced beginners/intermediate+ knitters, colorwork experience is not required.

I used yarns from Daisy Hill Yarns and Madelintosh, but any two contrasting fingering or sport weight yarns can be used to create this beauty. We are hoping to work with Tara of Daisy Hill Yarns to carry her yarns in the shop prior to this class starting in August.

The pattern includes instructions for both the short sleeve top and the long sleeved sweater.
Pattern available for purchase through me (Ravelry shop purchase, it will be emailed directly to you and saved in your Ravelry library).

Three or four, 2 hour sessions, depending on your choice of short or long sleeves, Saturdays August 4th, 18th, September 1st & 15th if you choose long sleeves, 10am-12pm

If you are interested in classes that are not on the schedule please contact me!
Private lessons are always available, and it only takes 3 people to get a class on the schedule!

I am really looking forward to this round of classes and hope you are too.

~Chauntel

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.