The SowвЂ™s Ear Summer 2014 Classes 125 S Main Street Verona,WI 53593 608-848-2755 www.knitandsip.com *Please call ahead or stop in to sign up, space is limited* CanвЂ™t find a class/time that works for you? Set up a private lesson or class with one of our excellent teachers. Looking to increase your skills after taking Beginning I and II? Use our new в™Ґ system: в™Ґ = need to know basic knitting skills to take this class в™Ґв™Ґ = need to know basic knitting in the round skills to take this class Beginning Series with Liz Avery Beginning Knitting 1: A Scarf! Saturdays, July 12, 19, & 26 11:30 am-1:30 pm OR Tuesdays, August 19, 26 & September 2 6:00-8:00 pm OR Mondays, September 29, October 6 & 13 6:00-8:00 pm Cast on, knit, purl and bind off while working on a scarf. Check out the sample in our store and sign up to see for yourself why so many people love to knit. Class includes needles and practice yarn. Yarn needed for class project will be discussed during the first class. $55 Beginning Knitting 2: A Hat! Sundays, July 20, 27 & August 3 10:30 am-12:30 pm OR Saturdays, September 13, 20, & 27 12:00-2:00 pm Have you learned how to knit, purl and cast on? Take the next step and learn how to use circular needles and double points, read a pattern, measure gauge, increase and decrease - all while making a warm hat. в™Ґ $55 Beginning Knitting 3: Mittens! Wednesdays, August 13, 20, & 27 6:00-8:00 pm You know how to knit in the round on double pointed needles, so hone those skills by knitting a charming pair of mittens. WeвЂ™ll learn to cast onto double points, the mysteries of thumb gusset shaping, and even throw a cable in the mix if you likeвЂ”all of which are easy to master! в™Ґв™Ґ $55 Exciting NEW Classes! Scalene Triangular Shawl with Liz Avery and Jen Davis Monday, July 28 & August 18 6:00-7:30 pm Create a lovely four-season shawlette while exploring the trendy assymetrical shapes popping up in knitwear design. YouвЂ™ll learn to combine increases and decreases to build the body of the shawl with Liz, and Jen will teach you the secrets of the simple crochet edging to finish it off. Purchase and download your pattern on Ravelry before you come to class or let us purchase it for youвЂ”your choice! Prerequisite: must be familiar with knitting basics: knit, purl, cast on, bind off. Pattern included. в™Ґ $35 Storm Warning Shawlette with Cindy Webber Sunday, August 3 1:00-4:00 pm Have you dabbled in cables but shied away from lace? Or maybe tried your hand in lace but are now curious about beading? Storm Warning by Liz Corke has all three and is surprisingly easy. We'll be covering a beading method similar to the crochet hook method, but much less likely to fray your yarn or get stuck in your bead. And all those beads make this crescent shawlette sparkle just enough to be the perfect accessory. Purchase and download your pattern on Ravelry before you come to class or let us purchase it for youвЂ”your choice! Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics and be comfortable with reading stitch pattern charts. $35 Corded Summer Fruit Shawl with Sheryl Thies Thursday, July 24 6:00-8:00 pm You may have been in the store and admired InterlacementsвЂ™ Rick Rack yarn, a drapey, hand dyed yarn with incredible yardage. Make this fashionable summer shawl with incredible drape using the Tunisian extended knit stitch (aka corded stitch). Worked from side to side, increase until you have the length thatвЂ™s just right for you, then decrease until you are back to the number of cast on stitches. Check out SherylвЂ™s lovely, shimmery shawl sample in the store. Pattern provided. $25 Sunstruck Shawl with Sylvie Schuresko Thursdays, September 11 & 25 6:00-8:00 pm This dramatic shawl is a great way to play with color - you can use anywhere from 2 to 13 shades! Squishy garter stitch and fingering weight yarn make it plush and cozy as well as beautiful. Purchase and download your pattern on Ravelry before you come to class or let us purchase it for youвЂ”your choice! Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $35 Introduction to Double Knitting with Sylvie Schuresko Mondays, June 30 & July 7 6:00-8:00pm Create gorgeous colorwork without the downsides of stranded knitting! Double knitting has no wrong sides and no floats to manage. It's also double thick, which makes it fantastic for winter accessories and other times you need some insulation - like the pot holder or scarf you'll make in class. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics: knit, purl, cast on, bind off. в™Ґ $35 2 Magic Loop and Two Circular Needles with Sylvie Schuresko Wednesday, August 13 6:00-8:00 pm Sick of double pointed needles? Or maybe you just want more options in your circular knitting toolbox? Try the Magic Loop and Two Circular Needles methods for smallcircumference circular knitting. Prerequisite: must be familiar with knitting basics and have some experience with double pointed needles. в™Ґв™Ґ $25 Linden Shawl with Jen Davis Thursdays, August 14 & September 4 6:00-8:00 pm This gorgeous shawl is long enough to wrap comfortably around your shoulders. A simple eyelet pattern creates a curving line for the body, and a deep knit-on lace edging completes the look. It's a great introduction to eyelets and lace and it is a practical, everyday, and very wearable knit. Purchase and download your pattern on Ravelry before you come to class or let us purchase it for youвЂ”your choice! Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics: knit, purl, cast on, bind off. в™Ґ $35 Sweater Knitalong with Jen Davis Fridays, August 8, 22, September 12 & 26 600-8:00 pm Join us for our Summer Knitalong (KAL)! Introducing Customfit! a new software that designs patterns around YOUR body shape. YouвЂ™ll consult with one of our staffers to measure your body shape, then use the Customfit software to generate the pattern of your choice, and bring it to the KAL where weвЂ™ll help you get started and keep you knitting. Attend any or all of the scheduled sessions for support, instruction and fun! Yarn bought in store with the software receives a discountвЂ”ask for details when you sign up. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics: knit, purl, cast on, bind off. в™Ґ $10 Koolhaas Hat with Sylvie Schuresko Monday, September 15 6:00-8:00 pm Get a jump start on holiday knittingвЂ”this striking hat is a great gift for anyone! You'll learn about twisted stitches and cabling without a cable needle. The geometric, structural pattern was inspired by architect Rem Koolhaas, who designed the Seattle Public Library. Purchase and download your pattern on Ravelry before you come to class or let us purchase it for youвЂ”your choice! Prerequisites: must be comfortable knitting in the round on both circular and double pointed needles. в™Ґв™Ґ $25 Dyeing Join us as we delve into color and paint our own fiber masterpieces of yarn and fiber. Beginning or continuing dyers are welcome! Dye Your Own Handpainted Yarn with Liz Avery Sunday, August 24 1:30-3:00 pm OR Saturday, September 20 2:30-4:00 pm This class includes one skein of worsted weight superwash yarn or fingering weight superwash wool/nylon blendвЂ”please let us know which you'd prefer. All dye supplies are included. Please wear work clothes that you don't mind bringing home with drips of new color. Dress for the weather. $35 3 Quick Knits for Holiday gift giving! Arm Knitted Cowl/Scarf with Liz Avery Thursday, August 28 6:00-8:00 pm Maybe youвЂ™ve seen the Internet videos for this craft thatвЂ™s become the newest trend! Maybe youвЂ™ve wanted to try making a scarf or cowl in under 2 hours! Using your arms and bulky yarn, expand your crafting knowledge as you complete all your Christmas gifts before itвЂ™s even summer. No knitting knowledge necessary. $25 Aviatrix Baby Hat with Sylvie Schuresko Friday, September 19 6:00-9:00 pm This adorable baby helmet makes a great last minute gift. It's knit flat in worsted weight yarn, and is shaped with short rows. Students must print out the free pattern from Ravelry before class. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics, increases, and decreases. $30 French Press Slippers with Liz Avery Saturdays, September 13 & 27 2:30-4:30 pm These super cute ballet-style slippers are oh so comfy and sized for adults! YouвЂ™ll learn an innovative seaming method that will provide a seam that will lay flat and shrink your slippers in class for a custom fit. Perfect for those cool fall days and they also make great gifts! в™Ґ $40 Crochet Crochet 1: Basic Stitches with Lynn Peterson Wednesdays, July 23, 30 & August 6 6:00-8:00 pm Join us for this introductory crochet class where weвЂ™ll learn all the basic stitchesвЂ”and leave class with a great, basic crochet booklet. This class is great for those who have never crocheted, or for those who would like a refresher. WeвЂ™ll cover basic stitches, pattern stitches, reading instructions, increasing and decreasing and some finishing techniques. $50 Crochet 2: A Hat! with Lynn Peterson Tuesdays, August 12, 19 & 26 6:00-8:00 pm Take your crochet to the next level with a hat! We'll be learning increasing, decreasing, and working in the round all while making a fun and cute sock monkey hat. Purchase and download your pattern on Ravelry before you come to class. Prerequisites: must be familiar with chain, single crochet, and half double crochet. $50 4 Sensational Socks Basic Socks from the Cuff Down with Cindy Webber Tuesdays, July 22, 29, & August 5 6:00-8:00 pm There is nothing like a hand knit pair of socks. Using our favorite sock pattern and learning a few tips and tricks along the way, discover the basics of cuff down sock construction while completing your first pair. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics and be comfortable working in the round on double points. в™Ґв™Ґ $50 Toe-Up Socks with Sylvie Schuresko Wednesdays, August 20, 27, & September 3 6:00-8:00 pm Learn the basics of toe up sock construction so you can use every last yard of that special sock yarn. YouвЂ™ll learn JudyвЂ™s Magic Cast On, heel fitting techniques, and stretchy alternatives to the traditional cast off. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics and be comfortable working in the round on double points (or other method for smalldiameter circular knitting such as Magic Loop.) в™Ґв™Ґ $50 Stunning Shawls and Scarves Swirl Shawl with Liz Avery Wednesdays, September 3 & 10 6:00-8:30 pm This pattern is unique and stunning and one of the most looked at and admired samples in our shop. The scarf (or shawl) is made up of connected hexagons that show off the subtle color changes of a self-striped yarn, creating a beautiful patchwork appearance. Each circular piece is connected while knitting, so there are no seams. в™Ґв™Ґ $45 Hitchhiker Scarf/Shawl with Liz Avery Sunday, September 21 10:30 am-1:30 pm You may have seen this shawl hanging in the shop or in RavelryвЂ™s list of their most popular patterns. Hitchhiker is a little chunk of squishy garter stitch that invites you to modify its sizeвЂ”make it a scarf or a shawl!вЂ”and play with those gorgeous 2-row stripes that are so beautiful. YouвЂ™ll learn what pitfalls to avoid and be well on your way to a winter staple accessory for you or a gift! Purchase and download your pattern on Ravelry before you come to class or let us purchase it for youвЂ”your choice! Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $40 Intro to Entrelac with Liz Avery Thursdays, September 18 & 25 6:00-8:00 pm This beautiful method of knitting that resembles strips of basket woven knit fabric is actually quite simple, fun and is a perfect way of showing off self striping yarns. Liz will show you how to make this lovely scarf and teach you a few tricks along the wayвЂ”like how to knit backwards to avoid turning your work and pick up stitches knitwise and purlwise. Fool your friends that you made something complicated even though it was really easy! Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $35 *also check out Cindy WebberвЂ™s Storm Warning Shawlette, Jen DavisвЂ™ Linden Shawl and Liz Avery and Jen DavisвЂ™ Scalene Triangle Shawl in the New Classes section!* 5 KidвЂ™s Fiber Arts Series with Liz Avery Parents, feel free to sign up along with your child! Beginning Knitting for Kids Fridays, July 25 & August 1 2:00-4:00 pm OR Sundays, September 14 & 21 2:00-4:00 pm Kids age 7 and up will learn to cast on, knit and bind off while making a treasure pouch. This class includes a knit kit containing all the studentвЂ™s supplies for his/her project and a snack. $50 NEW! KidвЂ™s Knitting: A Knitted Cat! Thursdays, July 24 & 31 2:00-4:00 pm OR Sundays, August 10 & 17 1:30-3:30 pm ItвЂ™s like knitted origami! WeвЂ™ll knit two pieces, fold them into a cat, add some stuffing and a tail, and meow! YouвЂ™re done! All supplies included. Prerequisite: must be familiar with knit stitch. Ages 7 and up. в™Ґ $45 KidвЂ™s Knitting: Make a Hat Saturdays, August 2 & 9 9:30-11:30 am This class is the perfect next step for kids who have either taken Beginning Knitting or already know how to cast on, knit and bind off. Learn how to purl, knit in the round, and follow a pattern while working on a hat! YouвЂ™ll embellish your hat with pompons or ears to make it an adorable animal hat! Pattern and yarn included. Kids age 7 and up. в™Ґ $50 KidвЂ™s Needle Felting Saturday, July 19 2:00-4:00 pm Needle felting is a simple and easy-to-learn process that takes a lump of wool and turns it into a piece of felt that can be used to make a multitude of projects. In this fun workshop, youвЂ™ll learn different techniques for making flowers, jewelry, ornaments, etc. Let your creativity flow! All materials are included and no previous experience necessary. Ages 8 and up. $30 NEW! KidвЂ™s Needle Felted Animals Saturday, July 26 2:00-4:00 pm Explore the world of needle felted critters as we bring life to a lump of wool with our special needle felting tool. Make a sheep, a penguin, a pigвЂ”we are the SowвЂ™s Ear, after all!вЂ”or any animal you choose. All materials are included. Prerequisite: must have some experience with needle felting. Ages 8 and up. $30 KidвЂ™s Yarn Dyeing Sunday, August 24 11:30 am-1:00 pm Dyeing is like painting on yarn! Use a rainbow of colors to create your own yarn masterpiece that you can use for knitting or any fiber craft. This class includes one skein yarn and all dye supplies are included. Please wear work clothes that you don't mind bringing home with drips of new color. Ages 6 and up. $30 6 NEW! KidвЂ™s Felted Jewelry Saturday, August 23 11:30 am-1:30 pm Learn how to felt combed wool (roving) while creating unique jewelry. Using only unspun wool, water, soap, and your own two hands, Liz will take you through the process of manipulating a lump of wool into a colorful creation of fiber art. All materials provided. Ages 6 and up. $30 Coffee Education Classes with Head Barista Ben Wineke Coffee Brewing Methods at Home Saturday, September 27 9:30-11:00 am Join Barista Ben in another class about our other obsessionвЂ”coffee! We know you love to drink your cuppa joe in our cozy shop, but sometimes you need to brew our freshly roasted beans at home, too. Learn about brewing with a drip machine, a French press, and an AeroPress. This class will be jam-packed with tips on cleaning, grind and water temperature so that your cup will be the best you can brew. YouвЂ™ll sip freshly brewed coffee with us in class as we brew up some good fun! $10 Coffee Tasting: Knit and Sip! Saturday, August 23 9:30-11:00 am The SowвЂ™s Ear is not just about the yummy yarn! Explore the world of Arabica coffee in a cupping with barista Ben, who promises to teach you about coffee regions, help you describe what you taste, and make you laugh. Have your Saturday morning coffee with usвЂ”enjoy a variety of caffeinated brews, have a snack, and work on your knitting if you like. Knitting not required. $10 Iced Coffee Brewing Saturday, July 26 9:30-11:00 am Iced coffee is a wonderful and refreshing beverage, and it's incredibly simple. We'll explore what to look for when selecting a coffee, we'll compare cold brew vs. the Japanese method, and we'll drink plenty of samples along the way. $10 Weaving Weaving on a Cricket Loom with Liz Avery Saturday, August 2 12:00-3:00 pm OR Sunday, September 14 10:30 am-1:30 pm Expand your fiber arts skills this fall by learning to weave on a small, beginner table loom from Ashford. Create a scarf, runner, or placemats as you learn the parts of the loom, how to set up the loom, and how to weave a simple, tabby fabric. Finally, learn to finish your fabric when it is off the loom and how to use an equation to determine yarn needed for a project. We will have looms to borrow for the class or you can preorder one of these economical, workhorse Cricket looms for yourself. $35 7 Felting Needle Felting Basics with Liz Avery Monday, September 15 6:00-8:00 pm Needle felting is a simple and easy-to-learn process that takes a lump of wool and turns it into a piece of felt that can be used to make a multitude of projects. In this fun workshop, youвЂ™ll learn different techniques for making critters, flowers, ornaments, etc. Let your creativity flow! All materials provided. $30 Basic Felted Bag with Liz Avery Mondays, July 14 & August 4 6:00-8:00pm Using a popular Ann Norling tote pattern, we'll construct a handy felted bag that makes a great knitting bag, purse or farmer's market carry-along. Learn to make clever, double icord handles, a gusset to form a wide base, and the ins and outs of the felting process. You can even use a little bling to make your bag stand out. Even if you have felted before, you'll learn great tips for future felting success. Pattern included. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics, and must have some familiarity with circular needles. в™Ґв™Ґ $40 *also check out Liz AveryвЂ™s kidsвЂ™ needle felting classes and French Press Slippers Class in the New Classes section!* Captivating Cowls MГ¶bius Cowl with Sylvie Schuresko Wednesday, August 6 6:00-8:00 pm A MГ¶bius loop is a geometric shape consisting of a single surface and a single bound off edge. Learn the slightly mind-bending MГ¶bius cast on and make a simple and elegant cowl. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics, and must have some familiarity with circular needles. в™Ґв™Ґ $25 Cabled Neckwarmer with Sylvie Schuresko Monday, July 21 6:00-8:00 pm Learn how to knit cables while making a stylish neckwarmer! Cables add texture, depth, and interest to knitted fabric - and they're simpler than they look. This class will introduce you to the basics of knitting cables. You will learn how to make left and right leaning cables, how to read a chart, and a few hints and tricks to take your knitting in new directions, and get a great winter accessory in the process! Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $25 Last Minute Cabled Cowl with Liz Avery Thursdays, August 21 & September 4 6:00-8:00 pm Learn to create giant cables using bulky yarn and watch your cowl grow quickly! Explore Kitchener Stitch to invisibly, cleverly graft the two ends of the cowl together. Pattern included. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $35 *also check out Liz AveryвЂ™s Arm Knitted Cowl class in the New Classes section!* 8 Spinning Beginning Drop Spindle Spinning with Liz Avery Thursday, July 10 6:00-8:00 pm Liz will teach you how to make your own yarn! If you are curious about spinning, drop spindling is a fun, portable, and inexpensive way to start out. Dust off your spindle or use one of ours. Practice roving is included in the course fee. Spindles and extra roving will be available for purchase. $30 Intro to Wheel Spinning with Liz Avery Call to set up private lesson with Liz this winter. Begin your spinning career or come for a refresher! Liz will take you through the basics of spinning wool into yarn on a spinning wheel. Class includes use of our spinning wheel unless you would prefer to practice on your own wheel. Roving is available for purchase. $30/hour. Tips and Techniques These short classes will have you well on your way to becoming an expert knitter. Problem Solving and Fixing Mistakes with Liz Avery Sunday, July 27 1:00-3:00 pm OR Monday, September 22 6:00-8:00 pm Are you uncertain about the proper way to pick up a dropped stitch? Still not sure about the proper stitch mount? Do you need to learn how to вЂњun-knitвЂќ? Discover holes and donвЂ™t know how they got there? This is the class for you! We will spend two hours concentrating on the most common mistakes that happen in knitting and the most efficient ways to fix them. Students call this the вЂњfearless knittingвЂќ class! Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $25 Fixing Mistakes 2 with Liz Avery Tuesday, August 5 6:00-8:00 pm Delve deeper into more common mistakes that happen in knitting and the most efficient ways to fix them. Learn how to fix mistake cables, add yarnovers and adjust mistakes in decreases and increases. Fix it instead of ripping it! Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics and fixing mistakes basics. в™Ґ $25 Buttons and Buttonholes with Sylvie Schuresko Sunday, August 10 11:00 am-1:00 pm Learn to make a variety of buttonholes and when to use each one, as well as how to attach buttons securely and flexibly. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $25 Installing Zippers with Sylvie Schuresko Wednesday, September 17 6:00-8:00 pm Zippers are a great way to finish a cardigan, and they're not as hard as they look. Learn a sewn-in and a knitted-in technique, plus what to do when your garment isn't a standard zipper length. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $25 9 Continental Style for English Knitters with Sylvie Schuresko Wednesday, July 30 6:00-8:00 pm Continental style knitting is smooth, efficient, and makes colorwork easier to handle. If you knit English style (aka American style aka "throwing"), take this crash course in continental knitting. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $25 Gauge and Blocking with Liz Avery Monday, August 25 6:00-8:00 pm Learn to create an accurate gauge swatch for working flat and a quick, flat swatch for knitting in the round. Yarn substitution, reading your swatch and gauge secrets will be discussed. Practice several different blocking techniques for a variety of fibers, garments and stitch patterns. Learn to use pins, boards, irons and wires for the finished fabric your knitting deserves. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $25 Crash Course in Knitting in the Round with Sylvie Schuresko Wednesday, July 23 6:00-8:00 pm Are you new to circular knitting or need a refresher? DonвЂ™t just limit yourself to flat objectsвЂ”expand your knitting experience exponentially by learning to knit tubes: mittens, hats, in-the-round sweaters, gloves, and socks will all be within your grasp with just a few circular principles under your belt. Prerequisites: must be familiar with knitting basics. в™Ґ $25 Bind Offs and Cast Ons with Sylvie Schuresko Wednesday, September 24 6:00-8:00 pm Are your cuffs too tight or your necklines too floppy? Most of us learn just one cast on and bind off when we're new knitters, but there are hundreds more out there, each serving different purposes - stretchy, firm, decorative, etc. Learn a variety of useful cast ons and binds offs, as well as which ones to use when. в™Ґ $25 Sweater Consultation with Sylvie Schuresko Need help with measurements or modifications, swatching or seaming? Whether you're starting, finishing, or somewhere in the middle, Sylvie can help you with your sweater project in a private lesson. $30/hour 10 KnitterвЂ™s Workshop/Independent Study with Amy Detjen Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm: Workshop will be on hiatus in July. Check in store or call for dates in August and September. Afraid to tackle that Dale of Norway, Fair Isle, Kaffe Fassett, Heirloom Lace, steeked, etc. project? Do you need a guiding hand to realize your knitting potential? Whatever it is, this workshop is for you. Amy will help you to meet your individual knitting goals. Knitters can pick any project to work on (and get help with) throughout the semester. Learn new knitting techniques and share ideas and experiences with other members of the group. Come for the knitting help and stay for the camaraderie! All levels of knitters are warmly welcomed. This workshop is priced by the class for flexibility. Purchase a single lesson or prepay for a set number of classes. Stuck on a project? Need help getting through a difficult section of knitting or sewing your sweater together? Amy is here for you! $15 per class or 6 for $75 Amy Detjen teaches knitting at guilds and events across the nation, assists at Meg SwansenвЂ™s Knitting Camp (for 15+ years!), and has been called an вЂњoutstanding knitting visionary.вЂќ She is a talented knitting architect, designer and technical editor. She is passionate about teaching knitting and helping people learn about their knitting options. Take a class and be amazed by how much you learn and how hard you laugh. The SowвЂ™s Ear Class Policy Payment is due at the time of sign up. Many of our classes fill up quickly. To guarantee a space please register as soon as possible. We accept payment in the store, over the phone or by check via mail. We consider your registration a commitment to take the class. We order supplies and make a commitment to the teacher based upon your registration. Please be sure you can attend the first session before you sign up for a class. The first class session provides the foundation of skills for the entire class. Classes start promptly, so be sure to have all materials ready to go. If you cancel a week or more before the beginning date of the class, your class fee will be refunded. If you cancel between forty-eight hours and a week's notice, your class fee will be transferable to another class within the following calendar year. If you do not immediately transfer to an upcoming class, a store credit gift certificate can be issued to be used for another class within the calendar year. The cost of the class is neither refundable nor transferable forty-eight hours before the class begins. A full refund will be made if we cancel a class. 11