WHEN COMING TO CLASS, IT WOULD HELP TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING “BASICS” IN YOUR BAG:

Stitch Markers, Tape Measure, Sharp Scissors, Blunt Tapestry Needle, Crochet Hook - small and large, Pen/Pencil/Eraser & Small Notebook Please Turn Cell Phones Off!

PLEASE HAVE YOUR YARN PREWOUND BEFORE CLASS!



BEGINNER & ADVANCED BEGINNER KNITTING
Ongoing (Tuesday) 6:00-8:00pm Cost: $15/Class
Instructor: Beth MacDonald

Ongoing (Friday) 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $15/Class
Instructor: Beth MacDonald

Beginning students will learn to knit a scarf by casting on, knitting and binding off. They can also learn to purl, rib, increase and decrease. Advanced Beginner students should know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Students will choose an appropriate project given their skill.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DROP IN CLASS
Second Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $15/Session
You have your basic skills, and you want to move on. Perhaps you would like to try a new stitch technique, complex cables, lace, or colorwork. Maybe you want to improve your fit and finishing techniques or even do some designing. If so this class is for you. Select from the many wonderful patterns and yarns available at SNA and work at your own place. Instructor: Carol Puntel. No need to sign up...just come!


AUTUMN 2009 CLASSES


NOT GOING TO RHINEBECK?
Cookie isn’t either. Come into Saratoga Needle Arts on Saturday morning, October 17th from
9-12 and Cookie will be there to share her mother’s favoriteknitted gifts patterns. Crochet mittens or some winter hats for a whole family of sizes. Choose from SNA’s great collection of yarn. Bring a size G, H or J hook, or size 10 needles. $5 donation for pattern copying will be donated to Hospice in memory of Cookie’s mother.

FAROESE SHAWL
Sept 16 & 23(2 Wed) 6:00pm-8:00pm                 Cost: $30
It’s going to be cold this winter and we are going to need all the shawls and sweaters we can make to keep us warm with energy prices rising! This practical and pretty shawl takes it’s name from the “fairies” of the island off the coast of Scotland by the same name. It is a simple garter stitch pattern with interesting shaping to help it cling. The lace border and center gusset add a little itnerest. The best part is that you work from the bottom up so it goes more quickly as you get closer to the end. HOMEWORK REQUIRED! Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

FIX IT
Sept 20 (1 Sun) 10:00am-1:00pm                   Cost: $22.50
Some of you know about humility stitches, but there are times when humble means actually having to fix something.  Do you want to learn how to pick up those pesky dropped stitches (even when you are working in pattern or they have dropped down more than one row)?  Do you want to learn about “frogging” and “tinking”  and getting your stitches back on the needle with them all going in the right direction?  What happens if you finish the row and there are too many or too few stitches?   Are your yarn overs going in the correct direction?  How about your increases and decreases?  Is there a hole in your garment (or socks) that you want to repair?  What happens when you get all done and the sweater is too big or too small----is there a way to fix this other than giving it away?  Come to this class and learn these and other “Fix-It” techniques to help reduce your stress.HOMEWORK REQUIRED! Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: All skill levels. Class min: 3/max:8.

MISTI ALPACA WOVEN SCARF
Sept 30 (1 Wed) 6:00-8:00pm                             Cost: $15
This scarf, which is our most requested pattern, works up quickly on size 10 needles. The woven pattern truly showcases handpainted yarn and creates an eye catching piece. Instructor: Jo Ann Walpole. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

KNITTING TWO MITTENS AT ONCE ON ONE LONG CIRCULAR NEEDLE FROM TIP TO CUFF (WHEW!)
Oct 3, 10 & 31 (3 Sat) 9:00-11:00am                   Cost: $45
Cookie recently took this KGOA class from Janet Rehfeldt. There are so many techniques she wants to share with you:
- knitting with one long circular needle
-knitting 2 mittens at once from tip to cuff
=a closed cast-on (looks so perfect and can be used for toe-up socks too)
-yarn over or closed eyelet right and left increases
-a perfect fit (a tracing of the recipients hand works for this)
-symmetrical decreases for a nice looking “v” at the gusset
-a flexible or sewn bind off for ease
In short: MANY new techniques in one project! Instructor: Carol “Cookie” Hornung. Level: Intermediate Advanced. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

TURKISH ROSE MITTEN
Oct 3 (2:00-3:00pm) & Oct 17 (2:00-5:00pm)  (2 Sat)   
Cost: $30
These mittens were inspired by a Turkish sock pattern. They include different designs on either side using Ultra Alpaca Light yarn.  Instructor: Chris Kapitan. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

FALLING LEAVES SCARF
Oct 5 & Nov 16 (2 Mon) 6:15pm-8:15             Cost: $30
This scarf is a perfect fall class----just look at the “falling leaves”.  It is yet another approach to modular knitting.  The special surprise is the cabled join at the neck.  I made mine longer so I could wrap it, but that is knitter’s choice.  In addition to the ribbed modular knitting technique that forms the “leaves”, you will learn how to use intarsia to create multi color cables---and, of course, we will do them without a cable needle! Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

THE WONDERFUL WALLABY
Oct 6, 20 & 27 (3 Tues) 615-8:15pm                  Cost: $45
A great class pattern from Cottage Creations, sized to fit any member of the family. Looks just like your favorite hooded sweatshirt! Get the kids ready for springtime play or the grown-up ready for cool fall outings and sporting events.  Instructor: Carol “Cookie” Hornung. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

CONTINENTAL KNITTING
Choose One:
Oct 8 (1 Thur) 6:00-8:00pm   
or Oct 24 (1 Sat) 1:00-3:00pm                            Cost: $15
Knitting Continental style involves holding the yarn in your left hand and “picking” it, as opposed to holding the yarn in your right hand and “throwing” it (English style). When you hold the yarn in your right hand, you have to let go of your knitting in order to “throw” the yarn around the needle when making a stitch. You also have to let go of your knitting in order to bring the yarn forward or back between the needles when switching between knitting and purling (when ribbing, for example). When you hold the yarn in your left hand, you never have to let go of your needles. If you’re interested in knitting more comfortably or with greater speed, this class is for you! This is also an important skill to know for two-handed color knitting. Instructor: Iryth Ferrandino. Level: All skill levels. Class min: 3/max:8.

GARTER YOKE CARDIGAN
Oct 10, 24, Nov 7 & 21  (4 Sat) 2:00-4:00        Cost: $60
Seamless cardigan worked from the top down. Includes one row button holes and short rows (yoke) for a more pleasing fit. A great basic cardigan with a twist!  Instructor: Chris Kapitan. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

FEBRUARY LADIES SWEATER
Oct 11  (1:00-3:00pm) & Nov 1 (1:00-2:00) 2 Sun     
Cost: $22.50 
Here’s the adult version of Elizabeth Zimmermann’s February Baby Sweater as designed by Pamela Wynne (www.flintknits.com).  It’s a beautiful lace sweater with some swing and style.  The best part is that it’s knit from the top down and is completely seamless.  The sleeve and body length can be adjusted to your preference and the pattern is written to fit 35” - 52.5” bust. Homework Required! Instructor: Iryth Ferrandino. Level: Intermediate. Class min: 3/max:8.

CROCHETED BOTEH SCARF
Oct 13(1 Tues) 615-8:15pm                                 Cost: $15
A graceful swirl motif scarf drapes in a soft sock yarn to make a delicate or funky look for winter jackets and coats...a great gift!   Instructor: Carol “Cookie” Hornung. Level: Basic Crochet Skills Necessary. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

CAROL’S COCOON
Oct 19 & Dec 7 (2 Mon) 2:00-4:00pm                Cost: $30
It isn’t really a shawl because of the underarm seams, but it really isn’t a jacket either.  This wrap is the perfect thing to keep all the right body places warm this winter.  AND, you get to create your own fabric!  In this class we will talk about color theory and combining yarns.  We will work with a swatch to determine a gauge when more than one weight yarn is used. We will work with stitch patterns to create woven effects and stabilize  vertical (side to side) knitting We will size the wrap especially for you!  This class is for those who would like to “think outside the box” with their knitting. Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Adventurous Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

ABSTRACT SCARF OR SHAWL
Oct 19 (1 Mon) 5:30-8:30pm                          Cost: $22.50
Vivian Hoxbro is a master of modular knitting. In her “Knit To Be Square” book she has brought new meaning to the mitered square! This scarf or shawl is made by connecting open squares and then “fulling” to soften the look. You may make the size that you like, and pick from the wonderful color selection of Harrisville Shetland yarn. Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Adventurous Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

BEADED NEEDLE SLEEVE
Choose One:
Oct 19 (1 Mon) 6:00-8:30pm    
or Nov 7 (1 Sat) 2:00-4:30pm                         Cost: $18.75
Knit up some pretty protection for your cherished needles. Makes a beautiful gift for your knitter friends. Instructor: Ruth Dougher. Level:Intermediate Advanced.  Class min: 3. Class max: 6.

MODERN QUILT WRAP
Oct 21 & Nov 18 (2 Wed) 6:00-8:00pm              Cost: $30
What could be more comforting than being wrapped up in the warmth of a colorful quilt? Very loosely based on the traditional Log Cabin quilt block, Mags Kandis worked this wrap/oversized scarf square by square in the easy and satisfying mitered-square method of color knitting. This is as effortless as working in stripes, but the results are far more impressive. As this project is worked one color at a time, it’s perfect for thinking about playing with color. Instructor: Jo Ann Walpole. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

KNIT 2 BE SQUARE FELT SLIPPERS
Oct 26 & Nov 23 (2 Mon) 6:15pm-8:15pm         Cost: $30
These slippers are just TOO CUTE!  ---and warm.  One of the best parts of modular knitting is that you can size your squares to size your finished product.  This project is one of the best we’ve seen for making this work.  Make them for a newborn, make them for a big foot son!  Once the basic foot is formed, there are several different ways of finishing the cuffs.  Of course the color possibilities are endless.  What a great gift! Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Class min: 3/max:8.

DONEGAL VEST
Oct 28 & Dec 2 (2 Wed) 6:00-8:00p                Cost: $30
This rib patterned vest is simple to contruct, with short row ribbing around the collar. A classic style for all age groups, and a beautiful garment to give as a gift! Instructor: Jo Ann Walpole. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

 FELTED CLOGS
Nov 14 & 21 (2 Sat) 10:00am-12:00pm          Cost: $30
These make wonderful gifts, and once the first person receives them, everyone will want a pair. They will be the warmest and most comfortable slippers you’ll ever own (if you can manage to keep a pair for yourself). Using two strands of yarn, they knit up quickly. Instructor: Iryth Ferrandino. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

REVERSIBLE STRIPE SCARF
Choose One:
Oct 29 (1 Thur) 6:00-8:00pm   
OR Nov 14 (1 Sat) 1:00-3:00p                         Cost: $15
This will be one of the best knitting tricks you’ll learn, and your friends will be amazed.  You’ll be making a scarf with horizontal stripes on one side and vertical stripes on the other with two colors.  This scarf is incredible - be one of the first to learn the secret. Instructor: Iryth Ferrandino. Level: All skill levels. Class min: 3/max:8.

WIRE KNITTED JEWELRY (AND OTHER THINGS)
Nov 2 & 30 (2 Mon) 6:15pm-8:15pm               Cost: $30
The only thing worse than one obsession is two!  If you love to knit and love to make jewelry too, this class will teach you to combine the two to achieve a new nirvana!  You will learn about the tricks and tools for wire knitting (of course with beads).  You will make a bracelet and we will talk about necklaces, earrings, napkin rings, etc. In the second class, you will learn about findings and finishings. Carol will teach the knitting part, and jewelry diva Sue will do the finishings and findings.   Bring your creative heart and mind to this one!  Instructor: Carol Puntel and Sue Knuth. Level: Adventurous Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

MONKEY SOCKS
Nov 3 & 17 (2 Tues) 6:15-8:15pm                      Cost: $30
Many of you have requested a sock beyond the “learn to’s”. So here it is! With the new book by Cookie A, Sock Innovations, here is a class by our own Cookie H. Instructor: Carol “Cookie” Hornung. Level: Advanced Beginner. Sock experience necessary. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

CABLED MITTS
Nov 9 (1 Mon) 6:15-8:15pm               Cost: $15 (an additional $15 if you decide on the optional second class, which will be charged at the time of that class)
Fingerless mitts are a great gift!  They keep your hands warm while knitting in the car, in a cold gymnasium or hockey rink,  during a power outage, etc, etc.  They are also great for computer work in cold offices, driving,  and walking the dog.  These mitts have small cables to make them interesting and warmer.  We will work with making cables without a cable needle in the round on double pointed or short circular needles.  There will be an optional second class TBD for those who have never worked a thumb gusset before. Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Advanced - MUST have experience with double pointed needles.. Class min: 3/max:8.

WHIMSEY SHAWL
Nov 15 & Dec 6 (2 Sun)1:00-3:00pm                 Cost: $30
Create this absolutely gorgeous shawl that you’ll wear over and over again. The shop fell in love with this! Beautiful over a winter coat, or that special holiday dress. Instructor: Linda Woods: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

VIKING WIRE KNITTING/WEAVING or
TRICHONOPOLY
Nov 16 (6:15-8:00) & Nov 30 (6:00-8:00) 2 Mon
Cost: $30
Learn the craft of making chains for jewelry used by the Vikings. This simple craft requires very basic tools; a dowel or pencil, some wire and some basic jewelry tools as well as a draw plate. All supplies will be available for this class. No need to bring anything to class. Instructor: Susan Youngman for first class, Susan, Carol P and Sue K for second class. Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

BEGINNING TWINED KNITTING
Nov 23 & Dec 7 (2 Mon) 6:00-8:00pm Cost: $30
Learn the fascinating technique found in Sweden, creating a nice warm double thick fabric. We will work on a wrist warmer so you can learn all the basic techniques. This is a challenging technique using double pointed needles. Instructor: Susan Youngman. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3. Class max: 6.

KNITTING SKILL LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS:
(TKGA and CGOA Descriptions)

All Skill Levels: Everyone welcome to participate!

Advanced Beginner: Must be able to cast on, bind off, work simple increases/decreases, yarn overs, how to follow written instructions, knit garter, stockinette and basic ribbing stitches.

Intermediate Advanced: Beginner skills plus be able to work in the round using circular needles and double-pointed needles, to pick up stitches for necklines and sleeves, simple seaming and finishing techniques.



STORE POLICY

PrePayment insures a place in class. Please stop in or mail payment into Saratoga Needle Arts as soon as possible with cash or check payable to the Instructor.
With most classes, it’s helpful to purchase your materials in advance and have your yarn prewound if necessary. This will insure that you have a full uninterrupted class time!

Customer Service
When you buy any project from us, we are very happy to help you! Some days are busier than others, and we can’t give you the time you’d like (such as weekends!). Because of this, we are so pleased to have Christene Kapitan on our staff who will give you the undivided attention you deserve on Thursday afternoons from 4-6pm! If you need more than a “quick fix”, we urge you to take a drop-in or specialty class: there’s something for everyone!

Copyright
Many people ask us to copy patterns for them. Please understand that not only is this practice illegal, but it’s important to us that we support designers. Without them, we wouldn’t have all these wonderful projects!
We do have some free patterns that are available with yarn purchases.
We ask you to understand this policy, and help us in encouraging wonderful designs by both well-known and up-and-coming designers.

Store Return Policy
We will take returns of yarn up to 4 months of purchase. Sale yarns, special orders and wound yarn are nonreturnable. We refund credit cards, but need to issue store credit for cash or check purchases. No returns on needles, books or patterns.

Special Orders or items we normally don’t carry in stock will require 1/2 down deposit, with a bag of 10 as the usual minimum. No returns on special orders.

Thank You