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
No need for preregistration - just drop in

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.

NEW: KIDS KNITTING
Begins first week in July
No need for preregistration - just drop in

Ongoing (Thur) 4:30-5:30 Cost: $10/class
Instructor: Jill Ramos

Hey kids...learn to knit and never ever be bored again!!! You should be at least 8 years old. Bring size 9 needles if you have them. Start out knitting right away!

SUMMER 2008 CLASSES

2 SOCKS ON 2 CIRCULAR NEEDLES
June 11, 25 & July 9 (3 Wed)  6:15-8:15pm               Cost: $45
No more second sock syndrome for you! When you finish you have a pair to wear. Socks have a garter stitch, cushy heel. A very popular class, so sign up soon. MUST have previous sock experience! Instructor: Carol “Cookie” Hornung. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Min: 3/Max: 8.

HEMLOCK RING
Choose 1:
June 18, July 16 & Aug 13 (3 Wed)  6:15-8:15pm  OR
Aug 2, 9 & 23 (3 Sat) 8:30-10:30am
Cost: $45
A very popular lacy idea from Brooklyn Tweed. He wanted to make a round afghan, but could not find a pattern. So he went to a crochet doily book from 1942 and adapted it to knitting...a real beauty! Instructor: Carol “Cookie” Hornung. Level: Intermediate Advanced. Min: 3/Max: 8.

SWIRL SHAWL/SCARF
Choose One:
June 20 (1 Fri) 1-4 OR Aug 10 (1 Sun) 11-2
Cost: $22.50
When we saw this yarn and pattern we HAD to make it! These modular lace pinwheels are constructed one at a time and connected as you go. Three rows makes a scarf, or five make a shawl. Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Intermediate Advanced.Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

MIDORI SCARF
June 25 (1 Wed) 6-8pm      Cost: $15
You’ll feel like you’re at the beach as you knit this scarf.  The lace pattern is easy to memorize, so perfect for summer knitting.  This scarf will look fabulous in any of our beautiful yarns! Instructor: Jill Ramos. Level: Advanced Beginner. Min: 3/Max: 8.

SARATOGA FINGERLESS MITTS
July 2 & 9 (2 Wed) 6-8pm                          Cost: $30
Learn a “Saratoga” inspired cable as you gear up for the cooler days ahead. These mitts will knit up in no time and will make great gifts. Instructor: Jill Ramos. Level: Intermediate. Min: 3/Max: 8.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: STOCKING
July 7, 28 & Aug 11  (3 Mon) 6:15-8:15pm               Cost: $45
Wouldn’t you love for your family to have hand knitted Christmas stockings? These also make great baby and wedding gifts!  The fair isle pattern captures the spirit and is a great way to learn or practice 2 hand 2 color skills. The stocking is made with traditional sock skills and is a good way to learn or practice on a larger project. Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Intermediate Advanced. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

FABULOUS FIBER FLOWERS
July 13 & 20 (2 Sun) 1:00-3:00pm Cost: $30
Learn to needlefelt fabulous summer flowers that keep their beauty year round. We will be creating three dimensional flowers from colored roving. Flowers will be on a “stem” or used as a floral pin. Two or more designs to choose from. Come join the summer fun! Instructor: Linda Woods. Level: All Skill Levels. Class min: 3/max: 8.

FALLING BLOCKS LACE SHAWL/SCARF
July 14 & Aug 4  (2 Mon) 6:15-8:15pm                     Cost: $30
This project may be done in a summer or winter yarn as a shawl or in a narrow version as a scarf. It is a great way to learn lace. You will learn how to do a yarn over, and both right and left leaning decreases. The picot edge may be done with or without beads and will give you experience with a provisional cast on. Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: ADVENT CALENDAR
July 15,22 & 29  (3 Tues) 6:15-8:15pm                       Cost: $45
It’s never too early to get ready for the holidays! This is a fun variation of the traditional advent calendar. You will knit a collection of 24 little hats, mittens and socks. String them up and fill with a goodie one day at a time until Christmas comes! Instructors: Carol Puntel and Carol “Cookie” Hornung. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3. Class max: 12.

GARTER & LACE “ENTRELAC” SCARF
July 16 (1 Wed) 6:00 - 8:00                 Cost: $15
Looks like regular entrelac, but oh how looks can be deceiving! Learn a new way of working entrelac as you knit alternating blocks of simple lace and garter stitch. Get a head start on your holiday projects. Instructor: Jill Ramos. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3/max:8.

SUSAN UNDULATING WAVES SCARF
July 17 (1 Thur) 1:00-4:00pm OR
July 21  (1 Mon) 6:00-9:00pm                Cost: $22.50
We have another wonderful beaded scarf for you to try! Schaefer’s new hand dyed yarn “Susan” is highlighted by the undulating wave pattern and then topped with a crest of beads. Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: Advanced Beginner. Class min: 3. Class max: 12.

TEXTURED BAG
July 19 & Aug 16 (2 Sat)  8:30-10:30am        
Cost: $30
SNA has a great new yarn called Artesanal by Aslantrends. Turn it into a great seasonal bag with your choice of handle styles. Line it with fun fabric and add buttons if you wish. Instructor: Carol “Cookie” Hornung. Level: Advanced Beginner. Min: 3/Max: 8.

NAALBINDING
July 19 (1 Sat)  1:00-5:00pm                    
Cost: $45 + $15 materials fee\
Come learn this interesting and ancient technique! Naalbinding pre-dates crocheting, knitting and draft spinning, and has been in constant use since the Stone Age. Despite its antediluvian history, Naalbinding is far from primitive; it can be used to make everything from heavy-duty working mittens to lacy cowls and scarves. The class will cover a beginner's stitch and basic garment construction, and will go on to more complicated work as time and interest permits. Materials fee covers yarn, needle, book and CD. Instructor: Erika Thomenius (see www.CopiousSpareTime.com). Level: All levels. Min: 2/Max: 6.

KNITTING CIRCLES AROUND SOCKS KNIT ALONG
July 23 & Aug 6 (2 Wed)  6:15-8:15pm        
Cost: $30
For experienced sock knitters, the book  Knitting Circles Around Socks has a great explanation of sock knitting. Pick a pattern in the book, the appropriate yarn and 2 circular needles (20” or 24”) of the size recommended. Instructor: Carol “Cookie” Hornung. Level: Advanced Beginner. Min: 3/Max: 8.

SQUARES ON SQUARES SCARF
July 30 & Aug 6th (2 Wed) 6-8pm            Cost: $30
With modular knitting you knit shapes that are built onto each other to create a unique project.  In this class you’ll create a scarf by building squares on top of and next to each other.  I’ve chosen a 2 color version for my sample, but many possibilities exist.  This is a fun project that progresses quickly because you’ll always want to see how the next module knits up! Instructor: Jill Ramos. Level: Intermediate. Min: 3/Max: 8.

CAROL’S CLEANUPS
Choose One:
Aug 3 (1 Sun) 11-1 or Aug 18 (1 Mon) 6:15-8:15
Cost: $15
So you have all those projects from Carol P’s classes sitting there waiting to be finished...and...worse yet you’re not sure where you’ve left off. Come to Carol’s Cleanups and get back on track to finish things up!Instructor: Carol Puntel. Level: All Skill Levels. Class min: 3. Class max: 8.

LACE WRIST WARMERS
Aug 4 & 18 (2 Mon) 6:00-8:00pm     Cost: $30
Knit up a wonderfully delicate simple tube in your choice of luxurious yarn like alpaca or llama. And what does this tube become?....beautiful lacey wrist warmers! Enjoy easy summer knitting while making a great holiday present. Must be comfortable using double pointed needles. Instructor: Susan Youngman. Level: Intermediate Advanced. Class min: 2. Class max: 5.

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 two hour 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! 

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 and special orders 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.

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