classes
Here are our upcoming classes for January & February at our Cedar Bluff shop (CB) and our Farragut shop (FR)
Learn to Crochet
Saturdays, Jan. 21 & 28 (10 am - Noon) @ CB
Mondays, Jan. 9 & 16 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Mondays, Feb. 6 & 13 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Saturdays, Feb. 11 & 18 (10 am - Noon) @ CB
Cost: $40
For beginners or those needing a refresher course. You will make a dishcloth by learning how to begin with a chain stitch, do single, half double, double & triple crochet stitches, and then fasten off. You'll also do a 2nd dishcloth and learn how to crochet in the round. Supplies: 1 skein of Reynolds Saucy cotton yarn, size G or H crochet hook & stitch marker.
Learn to Knit
Mondays, Jan. 9 & 16 (10 am - Noon) @ CB & FR
Saturdays, Jan. 21 & 28 (10 am- Noon) @ CB
Saturdays, Jan. 14 & 21 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Tuesdays, Jan. 24 & 31 (6-8 pm) @ FR
Mondays, Feb. 6 & 13 (10 am - Noon) @ CB
Saturdays, Feb. 4 & 11 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $40
For beginners or those needing a refresher course. We will cover how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, & bind off. Supplies: 1 skein of Reynolds Saucy cotton yarn or Cascade Luna yarn & size 8 straight needles.
Learn to Spin
Mondays,Jan. 9 (1-3 pm) & 16 (1-2:30 pm) @ FR
Saturdays,Jan.21 (1-3 pm) & 28 (1-2:30 pm) @ CB
Mondays,Feb. 6 (1-3 pm) & 13 (1-2:30 pm) @ FR
Mondays, Feb. 20 (1-3 pm) & 27 (1-2:30 pm) @ CB
Cost: $40
Come learn how to spin on a wheel. If you don't have a wheel, we'll let you borrow one of ours. If you want to use your own wheel, it must be complete and in good working order (no antique wheels please). We will cover all the parts of the wheel, how to treadle, how to draft, and how to ply. By the end of the class you should have a small ball of yarn you have spun up yourself and plied. (Class size limited to 3 students.)
First Knitting Project
Monday, Jan. 23 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Saturday, Jan. 28 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Saturday, Feb. 18 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $25
After you've learned to knit,
you'll want to get started
on your very first project.
Come learn how to make a
sampler scarf using the
different stitches you've
learned in class...as well as a few new stitch patterns. Supplies: 2 skeins of Plymouth Encore (solid or tweed) OR 2 skeins of Cascade Pacific and size 8 needles. Pattern included in class.
Next Steps in Crochet
Monday, Jan. 23 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Saturday, Feb. 4 (1-3 pm) @ CB
Monday, Feb. 20 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $25
Come learn how to put your newly learned crochet skills to work. We'll begin with a simple baby blanket or scarf that will hopefully give you the confidence to branch out into making other items. Supplies: 5 skeins of Plymouth Dreambaby or Cascade Cherub (for blanket OR 2 skeins for scarf) & size G crochet hook. Pattern included in class.
Knitting Help
Every Wed. morning from 10 am - Noon @ FR
Cost: $10/week
Need help with a project? Come learn how to get back on track or start your next project. This is a drop-in class so you can come as you need help.
Entrelac Hat
Thursdays, Feb. 16 & 23 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $40
Come learn the technique of
entrelac while making a fun
rolled brim hat for yourself or
to give away as gifts.
Supplies: 2 skeins of Noro Silk
Garden, size 7 double-pointed needles & size 7-16" circular needles to make a small youth or small adult size OR size 8 double-pointed needles & 8-16" circular needles to make a medium/large adult size, & stitch marker. Pattern included in class.
Crochet Help
Monday, Jan. 30 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Monday, Feb. 27 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Cost: $10
Need help with aproject? Come learn how to get back on track or start your next project.
Wrap Me Up Club
Saturday, Jan. 7 (10 am - Noon) @ CB
Saturday, Feb. 4 (10 am - Noon) @ CB
Cost: $10
The Wrap Me Up Club meets on the 1st Saturday each month. The Wrap Me Up is a gorgeous wrap using lots of different techniques. Supplies: 12 skeins of Noro Silk Garden OR about 7 skeins of Noro Silk Garden Lite...and about 200-300 yards of a solid yarn, size 8-24" needles, and pattern.
Learning about Fibers
Saturday, Jan. 7 (1-3 pm) @ CB
Cost: $25
Do you ever wonder which fiber would be the best one to use in making a particular garment? Which fibers have drape...which ones stretch? Come learn about the different fibers that yarn is made of...and learn how to choose the best one to use for your projects.
Introduction to Shuttle Tatting
Tuesdays, Jan. 10 & 17 (6-8 pm) @ CB
Cost: $40
Did you have a grandmother that tatted beautiful doilies? Did your great-aunt embellish her handkerchiefs and pillow slips with tatted lace? Have you always wanted to learn to tat? Well, here's your chance. In this series of classes you will learn the fundamentals of tatting with a shuttle. Learn how to do the double-stitch, master the "flip", make rings and chains, and tat simple motifs. Supplies: The Complete Book of Tatting by R. Jones, 2 plastic shuttles with pointed tip (Clover), 2 small balls of Presencia Perle Cotton 5 in contrasting colors, 1 steel crochet hook (size 8 or smaller), small sharp embroidery scissors & magnifying glasses/lens (optional).
Intermediate Shuttle Tatting
Tuesdays, Jan. 24 & 31 (6-8 pm) @ CB
Cost: $40
In this class we will build on the techniques learned in the introductory class. Learn how to understand patterns, work with two colors, deal with thread ends, make complex joins, and tat a simple project. Prerequisite: Introduction to Shuttle Tatting class. Supplies to bring to class: the same items purchased for the Introduction Shuttle Tatting class.
10 Stitch Blanket
Tuesday, Jan. 10 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $25
Have you seen the beautiful
blanket on our couch in the shop? This fabulous blanket combines
very simple knitting with some
interesting techniques: short-row mitering, knitting backwards, attaching the piece as we go & the I-cord bind-off. Supplies: 12 skeins of Noro Silk Garden in several different colorways (you can just buy 3-4 to begin with and add others as you go) and a size 9-16" needle.
Coquille Shawl
Tuesday, Jan.10 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Cost: $25
This class will teach you how to
do short rows using a yarn with
long color repeats. The end
result is a gorgeous shawlette.
Supplies: 1 skein of Swedish Yarn Fame Trend & size 3-24" and size 9-24" circular needles.
Knitting Socks
Thursdays, Jan. 12, 19 & 26 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $55
Don't let those double-pointed needles intimidate you! You will learn basic sock construction as well as learn how to knit in the round on double-pointed needles, pick up stitches, do the kitchener stitch, etc. Supplies: 1 skein of Step 6 sock yarn, size 3 double-pointed needles & stitch markers. Homework: knit a gauge swatch out of the sock yarn and bring to class.
Ribwarmer
Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 24 & 31 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $55
One of Elizabeth Zimmerman's
most popular patterns. You'll
learn how to accurately
measure for a personalized fit,
learn different variations like
putting on a collar or making an elongated garment, how to do an applied I-cord, etc. A great uni-sez garment for the whole family! Supplies: Debbie Bliss Luxury Tweed (about 6 skeins for adult medium), size 7, 8 or 9-24" needles (depending on your gauge) & stitch markers. Homework: do a 4" x 4" gauge swatch that is 4 stitches/inch so you'll know which size needle you need.
Tunisian Fingerless Mitts (Crochet)
Tuesday, Jan. 17 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Cost: $25
These mitts look like they are
knitted, but they're not. Come
learn how to do Tunisian Crochet
by making cute fingerless mitts.
Supplies: 1 skein of Plymouth Sockin' Sox and size G-I crochet hook (depending on your gauge).
Baby Surprise Jacket
Tuesdays, Jan. 24 & 31 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $40
Ready to be surprised? Knit this
garment up in one piece and it
doesn't look like anything at all.
But sew up a couple of
seams...and surprise!...you have a darling little jacket. You can make it out of fingering, DK or worsted weight yarn (depending on whether you wish to make one in newborn, 6 month or 1 year size). You'll want to make up lots of these for baby gifts! Supplies: size 2, 6, or 8 circular needles in 24" length (depending on size), locking stitch markers & about 400 yards of yarn (in weight of your choic.
Snobuddies
Thursday, Jan. 12 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Cost: $25
Isn't this little snowman
family absolutely adorable?
These make wonderful gifts
or simply to decorate your
own home. You should be able to finish one of the snobuddies in class. Supplies: 1 skein of Ella Rae Classic Superwash white yarn, small amounts of different colors of yarn for the scarves & hats, size 6 double-pointed needles & pattern.
Saroyan Scarf
Thursday, Jan. 26 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Monday, Feb. 27 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Cost: $25
Perfect project for
beginning lace knitters.
Even though there is
a lacy edging, the scarf
is knit all in one piece.
You will learn how to increase, decrease, read charts, etc. Supplies: 1 skein of Lorna's Laces sock yarn & size 7-24" circular needles.
Boho Bag
Mondays, Jan. 23 & 30 (10 am - Noon) @ CB
Cost: $40
Make a wonderful go-anywhere
bag and learn the joys of entrela
in the round. You'll learn all
the basics plus plenty of tips
along the way, including
how to knit backwards, and how to make a monk's cord and tassels. Supplies: 2-3 skeins of Noro Silk Garden (depending on the size), & size 5-16" circular needle. Pattern included with class.
Spectra Intarsia Scarf
Monday, Jan. 23 (1-3 pm) @ CB
Saturday, Feb. 11 (10 am - Noon) @ CB
Cost: $25
Enjoy some color to liven up
your winter knitting and create
this gorgeous scarf. Using two
sock yarns, one solid and
one self-striping, you will learn the basics of intarsia knitting as well as some short-rowing. Supplies: size 5 or 6-24" circular needle, one dark solid and one self-striping fingering weight yarn. Homework: cast on 40 sts with solid color. Work 7 rows as follows: k39, slip 1 with yarn in front.
Oops!
Monday, Jan. 30 (1-3 pm) @ CB
Saturday, Feb. 18 (10 am - Noon) @ CB
Cost: $25
Take control of your knitting by learning how to see your mistakes and fix them. Learn how to "read" your work, pick up dropped stitches, rip back, and put things back together. Homework: Work a 4" x 4" swatch in stockinette stitch - without binding off. Supplies: homework swatch, yarn & needles in size used for swatch, & tapestry needle.
Double Knitting Hotpad
Tuesday, Feb. 21 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Cost: $25
Learn how to do double knitting by making this cute hot pad. A great way to learn the double knitting technique plus the double cast-on method. Supplies: 2 contrasting colors of Ella Rae Superwash yarn and size 6 needles.
Calorimetry
Monday, Jan. 30 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $25
Come learn how to make a
un headband that is a Ravelry
favorite. You'll learn how to
do short-rowing while making
this cute project that will
keep your head and ears warm even if your hair is up. Supplies: 100 yards of worsted weight yarn, size 8 needles, stitch markers & 1 button.
Felted Slippers
Tuesdays, Feb. 7 & 14 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $40
Learn how to make a pair
of felted slippers. These
make great gifts for
others & for yourself.
Supplies: size 13-24" circular needles, a smaller circular needle for picking up stitches, 4 skeins of Galway or Lamb's Pride yarn (2 skeins each in 2 separate colors), & stitch markers.
Crochet Fingerless Gloves
Tuesday, February 7 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Cost: $25
Don't let the knitters have all
the fun with making fingerless
gloves! Comes learn how to
make these cute gloves that
also work perfect for texting.
Supplies: 1 skein of Punt
a Americash yarn, size g-J hook (whichever gives you the correct gauge of 4 sts/1" in sc), 4 buttons & tapestry needle.
Texting Gloves
Thursdays, Feb. 16 & 23 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Cost: $40
Texting is all the rage...so
why not learn how to make
fingerless gloves that will
keep your hands warm, but
still allow you to text. You'll
learn how to do the Vikkel braid, Linen Ridge stitch, jogless jog and how to put fingers in a glove. Supplies: 1 skein of Ella Rae Classic Superwash yarn and size 5 double-pointed needles. Pattern included in class.
Cell Phone Cover
Monday, Jan. 23 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Tuesdays, Feb. 21 (10 am - Noon) @ FR
Cost: $25
Whip up a plethora of these
charming cell phone pouches
and let your inner artist soar
as you embellish and create your
own one-of-a-kind design.
We will cover the provisional cast-on and picot bind-off as well as a fun assortment of knit and crocheted flowers, leaves, & spirals. Supplies: size 5 dpns, 1 skein of Noro Silk Garden, size F crochet hook, waste yarn, & tapestry needle.
Double Striped Moebius
Monday, Feb. 20 (1-4 pm) @ FR
Learn the amazing moebius cast-on and make this beautiful accessory for yourself or for someone special. Class will also include instruction on two-handed stranding with both knitting and purling, and how to work an attached I-cord bind-off. Supplies: 2 skeins of Noro Silk Garden, 1 skein of Plymouth Galway, size 8-40" or 47" circular needle, size 8 double-pointed needles & stitch markers. Pattern included in class.
Slip Stitch Swiffer Cover
Tuesday, Feb. 28 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Cost: $25
It will soon be time for spring cleaning. Come slip into spring by learning how to do the slip stitch while making a cover for your swiffer. You'll want to make more after learning this cool technique. And think of all the money you'll save by making a reuseable item. More money for yarn!! Supplies: 2 contrasting colors of Cascade Lune yarn and size 7 needles.
Knitter's Review
Thursday, Jan. 19 (1-3 pm) @ FR
Tuesday, Feb. 28 (6-8 pm) @ FR
Cost: $25
Have you learned how to knit, but still have questions? You will get some answers to your questions as well as learn how to correct mistakes, how to knit on gauge, how to read patterns, etc. This is a great class to take after you have learned to knit. Supplies: size 8 or 9 needles and some worsted weight yarn to practice on.
Have It YOUR Way!...
Have you been wanting to take a certain class and it doesn't ever seem to fall on a day you can take it? Well, gather a few of your friends together who want to learn the same technique/project and give us a call with some times you YOU are available. We'll check with our teachers and get your very own private class set up for you...for the same fee as one of our advertised classes. Now you really CAN have it your way!
Please check our store policies regarding classes.
The Yarn Haven
464 N. Cedar Bluff Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
Phone: (865) 694-9900
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