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2227 Darby Rd.
Havertown, PA 19083
Registration Procedure
Registration forms may be faxed to 610.789.9266 with credit card information, or mailed with a personal check.
You can also sign up for any class and provide us with your credit card information by calling us at 610.789.7789. Please email us with any questions.
Class Policies
- Class size will be limited to 8-10 participants. If a class is full, additional participants will be added to a waiting list and contacted in the order they were added in the event of a cancellation.
- All classes must be prepaid in order to reserve a space.
- Anyone needing to cancel her reservation in a class will receive store credit for the cost of the class. All cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to the class to receive store credit. Cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the class will not receive store credit or a refund.
- We respectfully request that materials needed for a class be purchased at The Technicolor Sheep.
Class Outlines and Schedule Beginner Classes:
Beginner Classes
| Instructor: | Denise Verdieck |
| Cost: | $40 includes one 2-hour session, Patons Next Steps Knitting Guidebook, 2 skeins Patons Shetland Chunky Yarn and size 10 needles. |
| Experience Level: | For New Knitters |
| Available Dates: | Thursday, October 21 and November 4 |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
This 2 hour class will teach the basics of knitting - casting on, knitting, and binding off. Perfect for anyone who just needs a refresher, or wants to learn for the first time.
| Instructor: | Laura Brooks |
| Cost: | $45 includes one 2-hour session, 2 balls of Shetland Chunky yarn, and a pair of US10 knitting needles for the adult and 1 ball of Canadiana yarn and a pair of Red Heart Starters needles for the child |
| Experience Level: | For New Knitters of all ages |
| Available Dates: | No sessions scheduled |
| Time (all classes): | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Bring a child and learn to knit together when you each make a scarf. This 2-hour session will teach you both how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.
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The Essential Series
| Instructor: | Jeannine Crawford |
| Cost: | $50 includes three 2-hour sessions and one ball of Patons Decor yarn |
| Experience Level: | For Advanced Beginners |
| Available Dates: | None Scheduled |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Never used double pointed needles? Learn how to use them to make socks in this 3-session class that teaches casting on and joining in the round on double pointed needles, turning the heel of the sock, picking up the gusset, and decreasing for the toe.
Materials Required:
- 1 skein of Patons Decor yarn (included in cost of class)
- Set of 4 Double Pointed Needles Size US6
- Standard knitting supplies including tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle
| Instructor: | Tricia Sterner |
| Cost: | $40 includes two 2-hour sessions and 400 yards of worsted weight wool |
| Experience Level: | For Advanced Beginners |
| Available Dates: | Thursday, October 7 and 14 |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Tired of making scarf after scarf? Make a felted bag! Learn how to pick up stitches, work in the round, make I-cords and felt your finished product.
Materials Required:
- 400 yards of worsted weight wool (included in cost of class)
- 29" Circular Needles Size US11 or US13
- 2 Double Pointed Needles Size US11 or US13
- Ring Markers
- Standard knitting supplies including tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle
| Instructor: | Margaret Hardie |
| Cost: | $60 for four 2-hour sessions and 2 skeins of Patons Canadiana yarn |
| Experience Level: | For Advanced Beginners |
| Available Dates: | None Scheduled |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Make a darling hooded baby sweater from the top down, and in the process learn techniques you can apply to sweaters of any size. Topics covered include short rows (for hood), top down knitting, button bands, sewing seams, twisted cords, and pom poms.
Materials Required:
- 2 skeins Patons Canadiana yarn (included in cost of class)
- Sizes US6 and 7 needles or size to obtain gauge of 4.5 stitches/inch
- 4 stitch holders
- 4 stitch markers
- Standard knitting supplies including tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle
| Instructor: | Margaret Hardie |
| Cost: | $40 includes two 2-hour sessions and 2 balls of Mission Falls 1824 Wool |
| Experience Level: | For Advanced Beginners |
| Available Dates: | Wednesday, November 3, 10 and 17 |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Get started on next year's holiday gifts - mittens! After this class you'll be able to not only use double pointed needles, but knit mittens in the round like a pro.
Materials Required:
- 2 skeins of Mission Falls 1824 Wool (included in cost of class)
- Set of 4 Double Pointed Needles Size US7
- Standard knitting supplies including tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle
Learn a variety of stitch patterns by knitting squares that you will then sew together to make a poncho! Classes are spaced three weeks apart to provide adequate time for completion of each stage.
Materials Required:
- 7 skeins of Patons Shetland Chunky yarn (included in cost of class)
- Patons Next Steps Knitting Guidebook
- Size US10 knitting needles; 16" circular needles size US10
- Standard knitting supplies including tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle
| Instructor: | Margaret Hardie |
| Cost: | $15 for one 2-hour session |
| Experience Level: | Beginner (must know how to knit and purl) |
| Available Dates: | Tuesday, October 12 |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Take the first step from one-color knitting by learning how to attach a second ball of yarn, create horizontal stripe patterns without distracting "jogs", colorblocks, checkerboards, spirals, and more. Perfect for new knitters looking to advance their skills to the next level.
| Instructor: | Margaret Hardie |
| Cost: | $15 for one 2-hour session |
| Experience Level: | Advanced Beginner |
| Available Dates: | Tuesday, October 26 |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Learn to knit with two colors and make fair isle patterns without stranding! By using slipped stitches, you can simulate stranded knitting without having to work with two colors at once.
| Instructor: | Margaret Hardie |
| Cost: | $25 for two 2-hour sessions |
| Experience Level: | Intermediate |
| Available Dates: | Tuesday, November 2 and 9 |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Learn the art of stranded, or fair isle knitting. You'll discover how easy it is to work with two colors in one row, both flat and in the round.
| Instructor: | Margaret Hardie |
| Cost: | $25 for two 2-hour sessions |
| Experience Level: | Intermediate |
| Available Dates: | Tuesday, November 30 and December 7 |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Intarsia is the art of knitting with motifs, or patterns with blocks of solid color. Learn how to create these beautiful designs used on everything from Christmas stockings to afghans.
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Build Your Knitting Toolkit
Add to your knitting knowledge with these courses designed to address topics including gauge, yarn substitution, what to do when you make a mistake, and finishing.
Understanding Gauge, Needle Size, and Yarn Substitution
| Instructor: | Laura Brooks |
| Cost: | $15 includes one 2-hour session |
| Experience Level: | For Advanced Beginners |
| Available Dates: | Saturday, November 6 |
| Time (all classes): | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Have you ever wondered what needles to use with a certain yarn? Or whether you could use a different yarn than the one your pattern calls for? Or why different yarns knit differently on different size needles? Than this is the class for you! Learn what yarn gauge is and why it's important, which needles to use when, and how to best switch yarns for a pattern.
Materials Required:
- Small amount of worsted weight yarn, preferably in a solid, light color
- Size US8 knitting needles
- Standard knitting supplies including tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle
Fixing Mistakes and Weaving in Ends
| Instructor: | Laura Brooks |
| Cost: | $15 includes one 2-hour session |
| Experience Level: | For Advanced Beginners |
| Available Dates: | Saturday, October 2 |
| Time (all classes): | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Learn how to pick up those pesky dropped stitches, recognize and fix twisted stitches, change a knit stitch to a purl stitch and more. Also learn various methods for weaving in ends of different yarns.
Materials Required:
- Small amount of worsted weight yarn, preferably in a solid, light color
- Size US8 knitting needles
- Standard knitting supplies including tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle
| Instructor: | Margaret Hardie |
| Cost: | $15 includes one 2-hour session |
| Experience Level: | No previous crochet experience necessary |
| Available Dates: | None Scheduled |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Learn single and double crocheted stitches in this basic introduction to crochet.
Materials Required:
- Small amount of worsted weight yarn, preferably in a solid, light color
- Size G crochet hook
| Instructor: | Margaret Hardie |
| Cost: | $15 includes one 2-hour session |
| Experience Level: | Basic knowlege of crochet required |
| Available Dates: | Monday, September 27 |
| Time (all classes): | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Learn how to use single and double crochet stitches to make attractive edges on your knitted projects.
Materials Required:
- Small amount of worsted weight yarn, preferably in a solid, light color
- Size G crochet hook
Crochet Combo Sign up for both Basic Crocheted Stitches and Crocheted Edgings for only $25 - Save $5!
| Instructor: | Laura Brooks |
| Cost: | $15 includes one 2-hour session |
| Experience Level: | For Advanced Beginners |
| Available Dates: | Saturday, October 24 |
| Time (all classes): | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Cabling is the perfect example of a knitting technique that looks much harder than it actually is. Come learn how simple this beautiful technique is and how you can add it to everything from scarves to sweaters to afghans.
Materials Required:
- Small amount of worsted weight yarn, preferably in a solid, light color
- Size 7 or 8 needles
| Instructor: | Laura Brooks |
| Cost: | $15 includes one 2-hour session |
| Experience Level: | For Advanced Beginners |
| Available Dates: | Saturday, October 9 |
| Time (all classes): | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Learn basic seaming techniques for use on everything from hats to sweaters. Students will learn the whip stitch, mattress stitch, seaming garter stitch edges, and crocheted seams.
Materials Required:
- Small amount of worsted weight yarn, preferably in a solid, light color
- Size 7 or 8 needles
| Instructor: | Laura Brooks |
| Cost: | $25 for one 1-hour session, two Adornaments cards and 1 set of Ann Norling Findings |
| Experience Level: | No knitting experience necessary! |
| Available Dates: | Saturday, October 30 |
| Time (all classes): | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Learn to make one of our stunning fiber necklaces. Bring those special leftover bits of yarn you couldn't bear to part with and combine them with our Adornaments from K1C2 to create a wearable work of art. Trade with other workshop attendees to find the perfect mix of fibers.
| Instructor: | Laura Brooks |
| Cost: | $25 for one 3-hour session and one ornament kit including yarn, beads, pattern and glass ball |
| Experience Level: | Advanced Beginner |
| Available Dates: | hotel rooms SchwechatWednesday, October 13 |
| Time (all classes): | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Make a beautiful beaded ornament for the holidays. At the end of the session, you'll go home with a completed ornament! Makes a quick and easy gift.
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