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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

• Buffalo Check Cowl – Double Knitting
• Learn to work double knitting in the round while reading charts in a worsted weight yarn.
  • Advanced Beginner
  • $25 + Supplies
    • Two high contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn – 100g each
    • 24″ Circular needles in size US 8
    • Stitch markers
    • Usual knitting notions; darning needle, measuring tape, highlighters, pencil, notepad, waste yarn for a lifeline, etc.
  • Saturday, February 1st, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Skills required: knit, purl, basic chart reading is helpful but not necessary

March

Brioche Knitting

 

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

• Supplies:
  • as described in pattern

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 woolSize US 8 needles, straight or circular are fine
• Pattern will be provided in class
  

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January + February

Fixing Mistakes

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:

• 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 S George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS 67218

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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February

Emiliana Mosaic Shawl

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

January + February

KNIT TO FIT

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.

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

• Buffalo Check Cowl – Double KnittingLearn to work double knitting in the round while reading charts in a worsted weight yarn.
• • Saturday, January 4th, 10 am – 2 pm

  

  • Advanced Beginner
  • $25 + Supplies
    • Two high contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn – 100g each
    • 24″ Circular needles in size US 8
    • Stitch markers
    • Usual knitting notions; darning needle, measuring tape, highlighters, pencil, notepad, waste yarn for a lifeline, etc.

• Skills required: knit, purl, basic chart reading is helpful but not necessary

Call or stop in today to register, 316.558.8899

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!!

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.

Need a good gift idea?

Here it is; a planner for that knitter in your life. Customizable and oh, so useful!

CLASSES

Starting in Jan 2020

• Buffalo Check Cowl – Double Knitting
  Learn to work double knitting in the round while reading charts in a worsted weight yarn.
  • Advanced Beginner
  • $25 + Supplies
    • Two high contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn – 100g each
    • 24″ Circular needles in size US 8
    • Stitch markers
    • Usual knitting notions; darning needle, measuring tape, highlighters, pencil, notepad, waste yarn for a lifeline, etc.
  • Saturday, January 4th, 10 am – 2 pm
• Skills required: knit, purl, basic chart reading is helpful but not necessary

• Two-at-a-time Socks
  • Magic Loop Technique from the cuff down, heel flap + gusset construction
  • Supplies:
    • Fingering weight yarn, 100g split into two 50g balls
    • 40″ circular needle in your favorite sock size; usually US 0 through US 2
    • Pattern provided in classSkills required: previous sock knitting experience
      • $45 + Supplies
      • 3 sessions, every 2 weeks
      • Feb 13th, 27th + March 12th, 6 – 8 pm

• Simee Dimeh Mosaic Shawl
  
  I LOVE MOSAIC KNITTING!!
  And, you will too! This shawl uses a mix of stitch patterns including lace, mosaic and simple knit/purl designs.
  The pattern calls for 7 colors, but you can easily use 4 or 5 for just as stunning a shawl.
  • Intermediate
  • 4 sessions
  • $50 + SuppliesPattern purchase through Ravelry
    • https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simee-dimeh
  • Saturdays, Feb 15th + 29th 1 – 3 pm, March 14th 1 – 4 pm, + April 4th 3 – 5 pm

• FLAX Sweater
  • • Great for a first top-down seamless sweater; choose from infant through full adult range sizes
    • Advanced Beginner
    • 4 sessions
    • $60 + SuppliesPattern free through Ravelry
      • https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax
    • Saturdays, March 21st, April 4th + 25th, + May 9th 1 – 3 pm