"Stranded" refers to the appearance of the yarns on the wrong side of the knitting. Each yarn forms a strand behind stitches in which it is not used. The biggest challenge in stranded knitting is to maintain an appropriate tension in these strands. The method is called "two-handed" because both hands carry a yarn. This combines two traditional ways of holding yarn for knitting - "Continental" and "English". The yarn in the left hand is knitted in the Continental method, and the yarn in the right hand is knitted in the English method. Often Continental yarn management is called"picking" compared to the English "throwing". The key advantage of combining these two methods for stranded knitting is that during knitting, neither yarn needs to be let go in order to knit with the other. Also, the yarns do not get twisted around one another when held this way.

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Are you tired of forgetting to water your house plants, only to have them up and die on you?  Do life’s frustrations leave you feeling a bit stabby?  Allow me to introduce, Needle Felted Terrariums! In this class, we will safely stab all of the wool to create felted wool terrariums of succulents and cacti that never die.

Guided by Marisa of Pretty Little Yarns Ltd, you'll learn to felt 3D shapes, when to use core wool, and how to layer colours to transform fluffy wool fibers into miniature plants.  The magic truly unfolds as you assemble your felted creations inside glass jar terrariums, creating a serene world of sweet succulents and colourful cacti.

Whether you're a seasoned crafter, a complete beginner, or somewhere in between, this class is designed for anyone who wants to explore needle felting. By the end of the class, you'll be well on your way in your creation and have the confidence to continue needle felting beyond the classroom.  We can't wait to welcome you and witness the beauty you'll create!

Additional kit fee of $32 due to teacher upon start of class.

Do you love the look of the C2C Graph Afghans that you have seen on Pinterest and want to give them a try?  In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to read a chart, a written pattern and why bobbins are highly suggested for a C2C Graph Afghan.  We will jump right in with a beginning C2C stitch and learn the difference between increasing and decreasing rows.  Then you will begin work on a Heart Eyes Emoji C2C Crochet Square using a Pixel Graph.  You need to bring one ball of worsted weight acrylic yarn, a 4.00mm crochet hook, and four yarn bobbins to class.

Additional kit fee of $10 due to teacher upon start of class.

Yarn kits will need to be purchased to complete this C2C square.  Handouts will be provided.

This is designed as an introductory class to spinning the supported, park and Draft method. An brief introduction to fibres, basic spinning goals and practices as well as hands on practice will be covered during the class.

Wyldespun is a mother and daughter team that creates spindles and Fibre tools from predominantly salvaged wood. Live edges and hand carved details make the tools unique and one of a kind. The nature of the live edge whorl makes for slower revolution in the spindles allowing for more time for either conscious relaxation or time to draft.

Additional kit fee of $90 due to teacher.

The sit and spin kits will be for 3 foot spindles (our most common). The cost for both kits will include spindles, Fibre to practice with as well as a few small surprise goodies. Buy a kit beforehand or bring your own Wyldespun Sit and Spin plus Fibre. A limited number of Wyldespun spindles will be available to loan for the class as well.

This headband/hat is an introduction to brioche knitting and is perfect for learning two colour broiche rib in the round. Only one colour is worked per round. This reversible hat features the light yarn on one side and dark on the other. This quick knit is squishy and warm, and will keep your ears toasty!

You will learn brioche knit and purl stitches.

Kumihimo is a braiding technique originating from Japan– the name means ‘gathered threads’ in Japanese. 'Kumi' comes from the Japanese word 'kumu', which is gathering or assembling. 'Himo' is cord or string. It is traditionally worked on wooden stool-shaped structures called Marudai, which are beautiful but expensive.

Bracelets, hair bands, key fobs, zipper pulls, purse straps, shoe laces, curtain tie-backs, hoodie/sweater drawstrings, keychains, button loops, belts, phone charger cord cover, trim for hand knitted/crocheted items, etc.!

In this class you will be provided with a dense foam Kumihimo disk to work on. We will work through 2 different braiding techniques during the class, and you will be given options to make either a bracelet or key fob, and instructions on how to finish your braids. Different materials and cords will be provided for you to choose from.

Additional kit fee of $15 due to teacher upon start of class.

Join me to learn how to “hook” a 6 x 6 inch coaster/trivet on linen using a hook, hoop and wool strips. The techniques learned will enable you to continue your journey of rug hooking to hook larger pieces to use as chair pads, pillows, or floor mats.  You keep the hook and hoop for your next project.

Additional kit is $75.00 which includes a hook, hoop, pattern on linen and a generous supply of wool strips to finish the project.

Learn to spin on a Mini drop spindle.

Our wonderful little spindles are created from fallen branches with a live edge. With 6" approximate length these little spindles fit in pockets and in a beautiful little wrist cuff that can be made from the kit. The instructions will be for a tunisian cuff wristlet to be started in class, amd finished after class.

Wyldespun is a mother and daughter team that creates spindles and Fibre tools from predominantly salvaged wood. Live edges and hand carved details make the tools unique and one of a kind. The nature of the live edge whorl makes for slower revolution in the spindles allowing for more time for either conscious relaxation or time to draft.This is designed as an introductory class to spinning the supported, park and Draft method. An brief introduction to fibres, basic spinning goals and practices as well as hands on practice will be covered during the class.

Additional kit fee of $40 due to teacher upon start of class.

TIn English-style knitting, the action is throwing the yarn, while in Continental-style knitting, the action is picking the yarn. A lot of people think Continental knitting is simpler and faster. For those of you who know how to knit the English way, this workshop provides you an opportunity to add to your knitting styles. Being able to knit both methods comes in handy when you're working with two colours of yarn in the same row (for stranded work).

Homework will be required with this class: with worsted weight yarn, cast on 100sts, join and knit one round

Learn about the GEMS, Gauge, Ease, Measurements, and Sizing in the quick paced information workshop.  Tracy will take you through the decision making process of measuring and understanding gauge, and changing gauge for both knitting and crochet.  You will work through changing the yarn for a pattern and come to understand why ease is an important factor in your decisions.  Activities will be completed to help you find the right size and how to take proper body measurements.  And finally you will learn how to compare measurements and adjust the pattern to your liking.  If you enjoy the process of creating and want good results every time, then join us for this workshop.

Ever given up on a pattern because you just couldn't do a particular stitch? Having trouble holding the needles but don't want to give up the craft? This class is for you.

Prerequisites would be basic knitting knowledge: cast on, cast off, basic knit and purl stitches and at least knowledge of basic decreases (kt2og, p2tog, etc), as well as very basic pattern reading.

The class will offer an overview of finding a pattern that meets your needs; how to substitute techniques and stitches, finding tutorials that work for you, and a general discussion of accessibility in the world of Fiber Arts - with a focus specifically on questions and concerns brought forward by the students! The second part of the class will be a discussion and demonstration of alternate knitting tools, including a knitting loom. For this, each student is asked to bring a skein of bulky weight or heavier yarn (your choice of fiber content), but a knitting loom and loom picks will be provided for students to try out and take home.

Additional kit fee of $10 due to teacher.