David grew up around fiber crafty people -- watching his Grandmother and Mother crochet afghans and garments. His favorite piece was the granny square vest that his Grandmother crocheted for him when he was four (he wishes he still has that vest!). He tried to learn to crochet when he was about ten but just could not get past making a foundation chain. Crochet was just not his calling.

Many, many years later (in 2005), David discovered knitting though his best friend, Nicole. Although Nicole was not his original knitting teacher, she was the one who inspired David to look into the craft. David took a beginning knitting class and was baffled by knitting, especially the purl stitch. He made an abundance of garter stitch scarves and wash clothes during his first year of knitting. One day after watching an episode of Knitty Gritty, the purl stitch just clicked in his mind and hands. Mastering the purl stitch removed a barrier in his knitting discovery and he became addicted to knitting, especially lace projects.

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Beginning Knitting – $25 2 Hours

Experience Level -- Beginner

Do you have an interest in the learning the basics of knitting? Or, do you need to relearn how to knit? This two hour class will teach you the foundations of knitting including the knit/purl stitches and needle and yarn choices.

Student's Choice – $25 2 hours

Experience Level: All Levels

Students may get help on a project of their choice or choose to take a 2-hour knitting class that isn't offered at a convenient time, including beginning knitting. Class can cover starting a project, yarn substitution, gauge, finishing, pattern reading or any topic of student interest.

If you are using student's choice class to take a knitting class from the established schedule, please request the information sheet for that class to see what experience level, homework, materials and tools are required.

Intro to Lace – $25 2 Hours

Experience Level: Adventurous Beginner

Expand your knitting beyond knits and purls and learn how to manipulate stitches into beautiful lace patterns! In addition to learning the basic stitches of lace knitting, you will gain an understanding of how to read lace instructions and charts.

Intro to Sock Construction (Cuff Down) – $35 3 Hours

Experience Level: Intermediate

Learn the basics of sock construction from the cuff to the toe including knitting in the round, picking-up stitches and the Kitchener stitch. Students have the choice of learning on two circular needles or double pointed needles. The class project is a small sock using worsted weight yarn.

Intro to Sock Construction (Toe-up) – $35 3 Hours

Experience Level: Intermediate

Learn basics of toe-up sock construction. The class will focus on the various closed toe cast-on methods, short row heel and heel flap, and stretchy bind-off techniques. This class will be taught using the two-circular needle method and students will complete a small sock using worsted weight yarn.

Falling Snow Christmas Stocking – $60 6 Hours - TWO Sessions

Are you interested in creating a holiday heirloom while learning new knitting techniques? In the Falling Snow Christmas Stocking class, you will learn basic cuff-down sock construction, two-handed stranded colorwork, knitting in the round, chart reading, and how to create a Latvian braid. This is a two-part class. Part 1 of the class will teach you casting on the Latvian Braid, knitting colorwork in the round, and familiarize you with chart reading. Part 2 of the class will focus on the heel flap/heel turn, and finishing the toe.

Back to Basics: Cast On – Cast Off Workshop– $25 2Hours

Experience level: all levels

This two-hour workshop will explore various cast-on and cast-off methods. In addition to learning the various methods, we will discuss which method to use when you are starting or finishing a project. This is a hands-on workshop which does not lead into a specific knitting project.

Steeking – $25 2 Hours

What is your immediate reaction to "STEEK"?

a) Steek? Did you mean "steak"?
b) EEEEEK! You want me to do what with my knitting?
c) Bring on those scissors!!

If your answer is either a or b, then you must "Expand Your Knitting Comfort Zone" by participating in Natural Stitches' Steeking Workshop. Steeking at its most basic is cutting your knitting for sleeve and neck openings. WHAT??!! Cut my knitting?! Yes, that sounds like an ominous deed to perform on a sweater that you've spent hours knitting. However, steeking has been done for many, many years and has been used most successfully by Scandinavian and Fair Isle knitters.

In the workshop, you will explore two (of many!) common steeking methods: crocheted steek and machine-sewn steek. The workshop will also cover why we steek, fibers for steeking, and setting up steeks. A sewing machine will be provided. Overcome your fear of steeking by stopping into the shoppe or calling today to register for the workshop.

David's steeked Alberta Vest, by Jared Flood

Before	After

There is homework for this class that you MUST have prepared before class.