KNITTING, CROCHET AND OTHER CLASSES
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FREE DROP-IN SESSIONS:
KNITTING DROP-IN
If you already know the basics (cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off) come join us to knit and ask questions. Learn a new stitch or get a quick refresher. Come once or make Drop-in part of your weekly schedule. Get help or get motivated to complete new or continuing projects. This is a great opportunity to escape for an hour or two, knit, chat, and be inspired by the creativity of others!
Section 1:
Instructor: Pixie Benoist
Tuesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Crochet questions also welcomed at this session.
Section 2:
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Thursdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Section 3:
Instructor: Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Thursdays, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Drop-in sessions are not substitutes for regular classes!
During Drop-in our instructors provide quick help tips, but are unable to teach skills like finishing an entire sweater or techniques taught in Knitting I and II.
PLEASE NOTE: MATERIALS USED IN ALL CLASSES AND DROP-IN SESSIONS MUST BE PURCHASED AT WEBS.
KNITTING I
This is a class for those who have NEVER knit before. In this 6-session introduction to knitting, first-time knitters will learn the long-tail cast-on, the knit and purl stitches, and how to bind off in both. Yarn weights and corresponding needle sizes, the importance of the ball band, and fixing mistakes are also subjects of discussion. The first skein of yarn, a pair of needles and the Knit I Handbook are included in the tuition fee.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sec. 1:
Wed., July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6
10:00am-12:00pm
Beth Altimari
Sec. 2:
Mon., July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11
6:00pm-8:00pm
Beth Altimari
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Fee: Will depend on yarn selection.
| Description | Price |  |
| Knitting 1 Section 1 | $60.00 | |
| Knitting 1 Section 2 | $60.00 |
KNITTING I INTENSIVE
It’s summer and you don’t want to give up 6 weeknights over a 6-week period, but you do want to learn to knit. Here’s another way to do it: you will have 4 classes on 4 succeeding days for 3 hours each day. Knitting I Intensive will cover the same material and will meet for the same number of hours as our regular Knitting I, but over a condensed period of time. The first skein of yarn, a pair of needles and the Knit I Handbook are included in the tuition fee.
Skill Level: Beginner, Kids ages 10 and up are welcome
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Dates: Mon. - Thu. , Aug. 4, 5, 6, 7
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Fee: Will depend on yarn selection.
| Description | Price | |
| Knitting 1 Intensive | $60.00 |
WEEKEND KNITTING I
If you don’t want to spend 6 weeks learning to knit and you can’t take classes 4 days in a row, and you really want to learn how to knit and you’d like to do it this summer, option 3 is for you. Weekend Knitting I will cover the same material as our regular Knitting I and will meet for the same number of hours. You will have classes on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm with an hour for lunch. The first skein of yarn, a pair of needles and the Knit I Handbook are included in the tuition fee.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Cheryl Burke
Dates: Sat. & Sun., July 19, 20
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Fee: Will depend on yarn selection.
| Description | Price | |
| Weekend Knitting | $60.00 |
KNITTING II: TAKE YOUR PICK!
KNITTING II**
This 6-week course is for those who have completed Knitting I or its equivalent. In Knitting II you will review the basics and then concentrate on learning how to fix mistakes, use circular and double-pointed needles, and shape fabric with increases and decreases. Gauge is thoroughly discussed. You will make a scarf to learn more about knitting directions and a hat to your own measurements. One skein of yarn, one pair of needles, a hat pattern, and the Knit II Handbook are included in the tuition fee.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sec. 1:
Tues., June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8
6:00pm - 8:00pm Beth Altimari
Sec. 2:
Wed., July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6
6:00pm-8:00pm Cheryl Burke
Sec. 3:
Thu., July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14
2:00pm-4:00pm Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Fee: Will depend on needle and yarn selection.
Recommended Text: The Knitter’s Companion (15% discount)
| Description | Price | |
| Knitting 2 Section 1 | $60.00 | |
| Knitting 2 Section 2 | $60.00 | |
| Knitting 2 Section 3 | $60.00 |
KNITTING II INTENSIVE
It’s summer and you don’t want to give up 6 weeknights over a 6-week period, but you do want expand your knitting skills. Here’s another way to do it: you will have 4 classes on 4 succeeding days for 3 hours each day. Knitting II Intensive will cover the same material and will meet for the same number of hours as Regular Knitting II, but over a condensed period of time. One skein of yarn, one pair of needles , a hat pattern, and the Knit II Handbook are included in the tuition fee.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner, Kids ages 10 and up are welcome
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Dates: Mon.-Thu., Aug. 18, 19, 20, 21
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Fee: Will depend on needle and yarn selection.
Recommended Text: The Knitter’s Companion (15% discount)
| Description | Price | |
| KNITTING II INTENSIVE | $60.00 |
WEEKEND KNITTING II
Weekend Knitting II will cover the same material as Regular Knitting II and will meet for the same number of hours. You will have classes on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm with an hour for lunch. One skein of yarn, one pair of needles, a hat pattern, and the Knit II Handbook are included in the tuition fee.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Cheryl Burke
Dates: Sat. & Sun., Aug. 16, 17
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Fee: Will depend on yarn selection.
Recommended Text: The Knitter’s Companion (15% discount)
| Description | Price | |
| Weekend Knitting 2 | $60.00 |
KNITTING FOR THOSE LAZY, HAZY, CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER
2-AT-A-TIME SOCKS
Why two socks at once? Well, why not? Think about it. Two socks started and finished at the same time. They’re still portable, still fun, but no “second sock syndrome”. For those who don’t know about this knitting curse, it’s what happens when a knitter completes her first sock and thinks “Oh, no. Now I have to make another one…” Often, she rises from her seat, sticks the finished sock and the yarn for its ne’er-to-be-knit pal in a bag and returns it to stash or an unfinished project bin. Don’t let this happen to you! Take this class!
Skill Level: Experienced sock knitters only, please.
Instructor: Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Dates:
Sec. 1, cancelled
Sec. 2: Sat., June 14
Sec. 3. Sat., June 21
Sec. 4: Sat., August 2
Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Tuition: $50.00
Materials Cost: Text required, 2-at-a-time Socks, 15% discount. Yarn cost will depend on your selection. Circular needle, prices vary.
| Description | Price | |
| 2 @ a Time Socks Sec 2 | $50.00 | |
| 2 @ a Time Socks Sec 3 | $50.00 | |
| 2 @ a Time Socks Sec 4 | $50.00 |
FIBER CAMP - Something for the Kids!
Most adults just fantasize about camping at Webs – well now your kids can do it for real! Join us for a week of fiber fun and creativity. We will play with fiber arts each day, delving into felting, weaving and dyeing as well as knitting and crocheting. Campers will have fun with a variety of projects to take home. We also hope to inspire them with the passion we feel for fiber so that they will continue to create long after camp is over. And, of course, since this is camp – we will sing, play and laugh a lot. Fiber camp is suitable for new knitters/crocheters as well as those with some experience. We welcome back our campers from last year – we have lots of new projects to work on! Ages 8 – 12. All materials plus snack each day are provided.
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Date: Mon. - Fri., July 7 - 11
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Tuition (includes all materials and snack): $120.00
| Description | Price | |
| FIBER CAMP - Something for the Kids! | $120.00 |
CHRISTMAS STOCKING
What? Knit a Christmas stocking in the summer? Yes, indeed! Just think about how busy you get in the fall, and, despite all your best intentions, how you often struggle to get your holiday gifts finished in time. We bet that this will be the most relaxing holiday project you’ve ever made!
In this class, you will be working from a kit of your choice, so all you have to do is choose the one you like and then sit back and knit it under the guidance of one of our great instructors. What could be easier?
Skill Level: There will be a brief review of stranding, but experience with stranding is necessary.
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Dates: Tues., Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Cost:: Kits range in price from $30.00 to $78.00. Needle prices vary.
| Description | Price | |
| Christmas Stocking | $60.00 |
GO GREEN FELTED GROCERY TOTE
Are you tired of dealing with all those plastic and paper grocery bags and anxious to help our environment? This is your chance to learn how to make grocery bags which are not only useful and sturdy but beautiful as well! In addition, you will learn all about the felting process and get advice about types of handles which would be appropriate for the bag.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Dates: Tues., August 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
| Description | Price | |
| Go Green Felted Grocery Tote | $60.00 |
MAGIC LOOP MITTENS
Want to knit mittens, but don’t like the idea of all those double pointed needles? In this class you will learn the Magic Loop method - using one long circular needle - while making a pair of adult sized mittens. Once you know the technique you’ll find you can use it for all sorts of projects from sleeves to socks to baby hats. This class is for advanced beginners and up – anyone who hasn’t done Magic Loop before.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Katy Wight
Dates: Wed., August 20, 27, Sept. 3
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuition: $80.00
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
| Description | Price | |
| Magic Loop Mittens | $80.00 |
MY FIRST CARDIGAN**
Don’t like pullovers or have enough of them? Then, how about a classic cardigan made with one of our fabulous worsted-weight yarns? Choose the cropped version or the hip length version. Gauge, increases, decreases, buttonholes and blocking are featured topics, but the main goal of this class is not the knitting, but the finishing, so get out your tapestry needles and polish them up!
Note: This sweater must be made for the person knitting it.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Pixie Benoist
Date: Sat., July 12, Aug. 2, 9, 23, Sept. 6, 13
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $80.00
Materials Cost: Pattern is $4.00 and yarn cost will depend on your selection.
| Description | Price | |
| MY FIRST CARDIGAN | $80.00 |
MY FIRST PULLOVER**
Ready to move on from the world of scarves to the world of sweaters? In this class, you will make a worsted-weight sweater that can be as plain or fancy as your skill level dictates. You can choose the ribbing or border for the sleeves and bottom, decide whether you want a rolled, funnel, turtle or crew neckline, and whether you’d like a cable or other decorative stitch on the front of your sweater. However, the main goal of this class is the finishing process! Blocking will be demonstrated and discussed. After this class, you will be able to make a basic pullover for any member of your family! Note: This sweater must be made for the person knitting it. The pattern is provided.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Date: Thurs., July 10, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 28
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuition: $80.00
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
| Description | Price | |
| My First Pullover | $80.00 |
NEW, NEW, NEW!
SQUARE OF THE MONTH CLUB
Each month for 12 months, using one of the wonderful books from The Great American Afghan series, you will tackle a square of your choice, and, in the process, learn many new techniques. There are 25 12 inch squares to choose from, many of them designed by some of the most well-known knitters of today: Sally Melville, Meg Swansen, Nancy Bush, Lili Chin, Melissa Leapman and Nicky Epstein, just to name a few. The techniques you will learn include chart reading, Entrelac, appliqué, cables, traveling stitches, bobbles, Aran stitches, I-cord, Estonian button stitch, lace and several amazing textural motifs. Each square is a mini-knitting lesson. WEBS staff made 20 of the squares and combined them into a lovely afghan which you can view in the store. This is a great portable project that you can turn into a family heirloom while learning techniques you might never have tried on your own.
Tuition includes the Great American Afghan book and 12 skeins of Valley Yarns Northampton, in colors of your choice.
Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Dates: Class will meet on the third Thursday of each month, starting on July 17.
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuition: $120.00 total for all 12 sessions
| Description | Price | |
| Square of the Month Club | $120.00 |
FEARLESS FINISHING**
If you have knitted a sweater or two, but still don’t feel in control of the finishing process, this class is for you. Working on a mini-sweater and swatches, you will review basic invisible seaming and then move on to seaming ribbing, garter stitch, and seed stitch. You will learn to pick up stitches flawlessly and to alter stair-stepped shoulder directions to short rows using the 3-needle bind-off. You will knit one sleeve from the cuff up and alter the directions to knit the other top down. You will learn to make and space buttonholes. Come join us and conquer those finishing phobias!
Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate
Prerequisite: First Pullover or First Cardigan/ Experience with basic finishing techniques is a must!
Instructor: Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Sec. 1: Wed., June 4, 11, 18, 25
Sec. 2: Tues., Aug. 5, 12, 18, 26
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuition: $75.00
Materials Cost: Approx. $20.00
| Description | Price | |
| Fearless Fininshing Sec 1 | $75.00 |
ADVANCED FEARLESS FINISHING**
The Fearless forge on... to pockets, zippers, hems, facings, and other edging options! Certain cast-on and bind-off methods beyond the basic ones will be studied, and students will learn when to select (or substitute) them to enhance a garment structurally (not decoratively - that’s another class!). A toddler-sized sweater, hat and swatches are the projects, and homework is necessary. Your hard work will be rewarded when you apply these techniques to your knitted garments!
Skill Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: First Pullover or First Cardigan and Fearless Finishing
Instructor: Dori Betjeman
Date: Sat., June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Tuition: $85.00
Materials Cost: Approx. $20.00
| Description | Price | |
| Advanced Fearless Finishing | $85.00 |
INTRODUCTION TO CONTINENTAL KNITTING
Battles rage between the “pickers” and the “throwers” of the knitting world, but the fact of the matter is that there is no one way or “right” way to knit! We tend to feel that whatever we learned first is the easiest, but you can teach an old dog new tricks! This workshop will introduce you to the benefits of Continental knitting: it can reduce your risk of injury, improve your colorwork experience and, best of all, help you to knit FASTER! Text required: YNot Knit: Step-by-Step Instructions for Continental Knitting and Knitting Basics (15% discount).
Skill Level: All levels welcome.
Instructor: Cirilia Rose
Date: Saturday, August 9
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuition: $20.00
Materials Cost: None. Use stash yarn and appropriate needles.
| Description | Price | |
| Introduction to Continental Knitting | $20.00 |
INTRODUCTION TO LACE
This is not a class for beginning knitters, it is a class for beginning lace knitters. During the first class we will discuss how lace is made and learn to read charts and written directions with visual aids. Various types of lace will be displayed and the differences discussed. Students will make a swatch and then cast on for the shawl or scarf, using a light worsted weight yarn to make the knitting faster and easier to “read”. At the second session questions and problems will be discussed as will options for binding off and blocking.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Date: Sunday, July 13 and August 3
Time: 1:00pm -4:00pm
Tuition: $50.00
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
| Description | Price | |
| Intorduction to Lace | $50.00 |
SURFING THE KNITTING NET
The Internet has revolutionized the craft of knitting, transforming it from a hobby to a life-style. This workshop will introduce you to the many resources available online from pattern support to yarn information. You will learn how to engage with an international community of knitters, how to create a blog and how to go about selling finished objects or unwanted items from your stash. Consider this workshop a safe space to ask all those questions you’ve been afraid to ask!
Skill Level: Everyone!
Instructor: Cirilia Rose
Date: Sunday, July 27
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Tuition: $20.00
Materials Cost: None.
| Description | Price | |
| Surfing the Knitting Net | $20.00 |
BASIC TOE-UP SOCKS
Socks are hot, and everyone is making them, but every sock knitter seems to have her (his) favorite method. Since most socks are knitted from the cuff down, toe-up socks are a true knitting adventure that you should add to your sock knitting repertoire. Why knit from the toe up? Well, if you’re not sure you have enough yarn for a pair, and you start at the toe, you can use the yarn you have to knit the foot and the heel of each sock, then divide the yarn you have left in half and work on the leg and cuff of each sock until you run out of yarn. You can also try on your socks while knitting them to be sure that you are getting the right fit. Provisional cast-on, gusset shaping and turning the heel with short rows are skills that will be acquired.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Experience with double pointed needles is a must!
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Dates: Tues., July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuition: $75.00
Materials Cost:: Approx. $20 to $25.
| Description | Price | |
| Basic Toe Up Socks | $75.00 |
SMALL BEADED PURSE with Beader Extraordinaire, Judy Pascale
In this workshop, you will learn to create a small beaded purse with an attached optional belt strap and/or attached optional shoulder strap. The purse can be made to accommodate a cell phone, or can be enlarged to carry other necessary items. The belt strap is cleverly worked at the same time as the purse and the technique used can be applied to other projects. The shoulder strap is knit separately with a buttonhole at each end and then subsequently attached to small buttons inside the purse. The purse flap is secured by a decorative button. The beaded cell phone purse can be seen on Judy’s website, www.judypascale.com. The larger version is not pictured, but there will be pictures and a sample on display in the store. Judy will be teaching her non pre-stringing beading technique - sure to knock your socks off! And, there will be a field trip to WEBS-America’s Bead Store to select your beads.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Date: Saturday, July 26
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tuition: $100.00
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn and beads selected.
| Description | Price | |
| SMALL BEADED PURSE | $100.00 |
RUG-HOOKED BAG* with AMY BARRIE
This has, deservedly, become one of our most popular classes. Amy Barrie from Lincoln Farm Designs will do a workshop on rug-hooked pocketbooks featuring our own Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky. Come and learn this traditional art form in a new and contemporary medium. Lincoln Farms Design will supply the canvas, design, and finishing materials. Hooks and frames, if you don’t have your own, will also be available for purchase. A word of warning: if you take this class, you will be “hooked” on rug-hooking! To view the bags available, please visit www.LincolnFarmDesign.com. You must email Amy regarding your choice and she will send you the price and materials list. (Lfdesign@Lincolnfarmdesign.com). Note: Your kit must be prepaid.
Skill Level: Beginner
Guest Instructor: Amy Barrie
Date: Saturday, July 12
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tuition: $50.00
Materials Fee: Kit (canvas, lining, directions) and yarn (costs will depend on your selection).
| Description | Price | |
| RUG-HOOKED BAG | $50.00 |
CROCHET OPTIONS
CROCHET I*
Crochet is back with a vengeance! It is fun to learn and faster than knitting. With four basic stitches, you can make an infinite variety of projects in a short period of time. Crochet is the perfect choice for that last-minute baby or holiday gift!
In this class, you will learn not only the basic crochet stitches and edgings, but you will also learn about gauge, yarn weights and correlating hooks, crochet tools, reading crochet directions, and the wealth of information available on yarn labels. Crochet is also invaluable as an embellishment for knitted or woven projects, so you knitters and weavers out there, come join us, too! The Crochet I Handbook is included in the tuition.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Sara Delaney
Date: Wed., July 2, 9, 16, 30, Aug. 6, 13
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Cost: $25.00
| Description | Price | |
| CROCHET I | $60.00 |
CROCHET I INTENSIVE
Get on the fast track for learning to crochet! This summer, we are offering a quicker way to join the crochet revolution - 4 days, 3 hours a day and, voila, you’ll be a happy hooker! Crochet Intensive offers the same number of hours and covers the same material as our 6-week class, but at a faster pace.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Date: Mon. - Thurs., July 21 - 24
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tuition: $60.00
Materials Cost: $25.00
| Description | Price | |
| Crochet 1 Intensive | $60.00 |
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For all classes/workshops, please send a check for the tuition or pay online to hold your place. TUITION WILL BE REFUNDED ONLY IF THE CLASS IS CANCELLED BY WEBS or if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled.
Materials lists for classes are now available on-line as they become available. Hard copies of materials lists are available in the store. If you need a hard copy of the list, please call us and we will mail it to you. Please be aware that there may be handouts and/or materials supplied by the instructor for which a small fee may be charged. Infrequently, these items may not appear on the materials list.
PARTICIPANTS IN ALL-DAY CLASSES SHOULD PLAN TO BRING A LUNCH. WEBS has a kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven for your convenience.
YOU MAY REGISTER:
In person at WEBS
By phone: 413-584-2225
On-line at www.yarn.com or email at webs@yarn.com
By fax: 413-584-1603
By mail: send the enclosed registration form to the address listed at the bottom of the form.