Class List for Winter 2014

Camelot Dyeworks Class List for Winter 2014-2015.

Please stop in or call 934-2626 to register.

Class fees and policies: We ask that materials for classes be purchased at our store unless otherwise noted. You will be given a 10% student discount for all class-related purchases.

Please register for class at least seven days before the start date so that we might plan accordingly.

If you must cancel and would like a refund of your class fees, we ask that you do so at least seven days before the scheduled class time.

If we must cancel a class, we will notify you at least 48 hours before the scheduled class time. You may choose to receive a full refund of your class fee, or credit toward another class of your choosing.

Beginning Knitting Basics I

A 1-night class in beginning basics. Learn to cast on, knit, purl & cast off. We will also learn to do ribbing. It is suggested that if you are a BRAND NEW knitter, that you take Beginner Basics I and II. Cost $30 includes all materials

Tuesday October 14   6-8pm     or      Tuesday December 9   6-8pm

Beginning Knitting Basics II

A 1-night class in building on the Basics I class. We will learn to do two or three types of increases and decreases and learn how to do yarn overs. Cost $30 includes all materials

Tuesday November 4   6-8pm       or      Tuesday January 6   6-8pm

Ravelry 101

Ravelry is an online community of knitters and crocheters - second in size only to Facebook! We use Ravelry on a daily basis, and want to introduce you to the unlimited world of information that is available to members. Membership is free, but we would like to help you learn to navigate this amazing site. Come take a guided tour through Ravelry and learn how you can use it to enhance your knitting/crocheting experience.

Please bring your laptop, IPad, or tablet, and paper/pencil if you want to take any notes.  If possible, go to www.Ravelry.com and sign up for a free account before you come to class.  If not, we'll be glad to help you with that. Cost $10

Thursday November 13   or   Tuesday January 27   6-8pm

Sock on Circs

Learn to knit socks without the difficulty of DPNs! Sock construction on 2 circular needles is a wonderful thing. It is my favorite and I know you’ll love knitting your socks this way too. If you have been afraid to knit socks, we would love to put you at ease. Cost $35 + materials

Thursdays January 8, 15, & 22    6-8pm

Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle

Using a spindle to create yarn from fiber preceded the use of the spinning wheel by centuries but this ancient art is still popular based on its portability, availability of fine fibers, and a beautiful array of handmade spindles. This class will take the mystery out of how to create beautiful yarn using a drop spindle. Cost $45

Materials:  Class fee includes fiber and a spindle.  You can also bring your own spindle if you have one. 10% off additional fiber purchased in connection with class.

Fridays November 21 & December 5  6-8pm

Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

Put your stash to work making beautiful fabric which can be used for scarves, bags, table runners, washcloths, dish towels and many other things. You will learn weaving terminology, how to dress/warp your loom quickly, how to weave beautiful fabric and how to finish your projects. We will start with a stash busting scarf and will be offering future classes to help take your weaving to new heights!! Cost $35 + materials

Materials: Ashford Sample-It Rigid Heddle loom (or any rigid heddle loom), heddle hook that comes with the loom, 400-600 yds worsted weight yarn, stick shuttle that comes with the loom, tapestry needle and heavy paper (Kraft paper can be found in office supply stores or you can use paper grocery bags cut to size).

Note: Loom can be purchased in store prior to class starting.

Mondays December 1, 8, & 15   6-8pm

Project Classes:

Quincy Cowl

Learn to knit in the round while making a beautiful cowl to keep you warm this winter. Cowl pattern uses basic knit and purl stitches to create a fun texture. Cost $30 + materials

October 16 & 30   6-8pm

(This is a brand new pattern. Photo coming soon)

Nordic Trail Seamless Ladies Vest

This is a fun and quick seamless sweater vest using bulky weight yarn. No sleeves to worry about and includes nice intro to lace knitting with a pretty lace panel up the back. Cost $45 + materials

Fridays December 12, 19, January 9 & 23   6-8pm

Must have knowledge of basic knit stitches as well as basic increases and decreases.

   

Celeano Beaded Shawl

Learn basic lace knitting skills as well as how to knit with beads with this beautiful shawl. Knit from the top back of the neck down, Celaeno is shaped as a shallow triangular shawl that nestles around your shoulders. Lightweight lace patterning knits quickly in sock weight yarn, accented with beads, this airy shawl is perfect for the upcoming crisp fall days! Cost $35 + materials

Tuesdays October 28, November 11 & December 2   6-8pm

Private Lessons

Wanting to knit a pattern but not sure how to decipher the pattern? Schedule a private class to get things rolling. One on one help will give you the confidence to master your project. $25 per hour + supplies

WIP Wednesday

We are nearly at the halfway point of the Tour de Fleece and I've been spinning like a madwoman trying to complete some new handspun yarns. I have been taking some time to knit in between skeins though. This is what I am currently working on.

This is the Top-Down Shoulder Warmer by Laura Chau. I am knitting it in our Berry colorway on Merlin.

I love this shrug and the fact that it comes in many sizes to get a customized fit. It also only uses 2-3 skeins of worsted weight yarn making it a fairly quick knit.

Introducing 2 New Patterns ~ Homespun Magic and Tamarack

I published two amazing new patterns this past week. The first one I am so excited about!

Homespun Magic was designed specifically to work with handspun yarn of nearly any weight. I've created a quick tutorial on finding the right needle size for your handspun and then given you the instructions to make a beautiful shawl or if you only have a little bit of yarn you can still make a cute scarf sized piece.

Next up is a super quick cowl. The Tamarack Cowl can be knit up in an evening or two. Perfect for those last minute gifts or you can get a head start on your Christmas knitting.

Summer 2014 Class Schedule

Camelot Dyeworks Class List for Summer 2014.

Please stop in or call 934-2626 to register.

Class fees and policies: Payment of class fee is required at the time of class registration. Please note that class fees are Non-Refundable. To ensure that you receive the most value out of each class session, required homework must be completed as assigned. All class materials required can be purchased at 10% off.

Beginning Knitting Basics I

A 1-night class in beginning basics. Learn to cast on, knit, purl & cast off. We will also learn to do ribbing. It is suggested that if you are a BRAND NEW knitter, that you take Beginner Basics I and II. Cost $30 includes all materials

Tuesday June 24  6-8pm     or      Tuesday August 5  6-8pm

Beginning Knitting Basics II

A 1-night class in building on the Basics I class. We will learn to do two or three types of increases and decreases and learn how to do yarn overs. Cost $30 includes all materials

Tuesday July 8  6-8pm       or      Tuesday August 19  6-8pm

Ravelry 101

Ravelry is an online community of knitters and crocheters - second in size only to Facebook! We use Ravelry on a daily basis, and want to introduce you to the unlimited world of information that is available to members. Membership is free, but we would like to help you learn to navigate this amazing site. Come take a guided tour through Ravelry and learn how you can use it to enhance your knitting/crocheting experience.

Please bring your laptop, IPad, or tablet, and paper/pencil if you want to take any notes.  If possible, go to www.Ravelry.com and sign up for a free account before you come to class.  If not, we'll be glad to help you with that. Cost $10

Thursday July 17  6-8pm

Sock on Circs

 Learn to knit socks without the difficulty of DPNs! Sock construction on 2 circular needles is a wonderful thing. It is my favorite and I know you’ll love knitting your socks this way too. If you have been afraid to knit socks, we would love to put you at ease. Cost $35 + materials

Thursdays July 24, 31 & August 7  6-8pm

Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle

Using a spindle to create yarn from fiber preceded the use of the spinning wheel by centuries but this ancient art is still popular based on its portability, availability of fine fibers, and a beautiful array of handmade spindles. This class will take the mystery out of how to create beautiful yarn using a drop spindle. Cost $45

Materials:  Class fee includes fiber and a spindle.  You can also bring your own spindle if you have one. 10% off additional fiber purchased in connection with class.

Thursdays July 16 & 23  6-8pm

Nuno Felting: Make a beautiful silk and wool scarf

Scarves: many of us don't leave home without them. They are imperative in the winter but they can also simply be fashionable. In this class you will learn the modern wet felting technique called Nuno which creates a durable, elegant and warm material by combing wool with silk or other light weight fabric. Nuno felting is especially exciting because it is a bit like painting with wool on a silk canvas with an unpredictable and exciting outcome. Come with a sense of adventure and patience! Cost $50 includes all materials

This class will be held outdoors and there is a good chance you will get wet. Please dress appropriately.

Sunday July 13      or       Monday August 11  1-5pm

Private Lessons

Wanting to knit a pattern but not sure how to decipher the pattern? Schedule a private class to get things rolling. One on one help will give you the confidence to master your project. $25 per hour + supplies

The County Fair

Last week was our County Fair. It seems like the last one was just a little bit ago, but here it is again! :)

The kids all worked really hard on their projects for 4-H and they did really well. I thought I'd share the fibery projects with you.

The oldest knit an awesome shawl out of 100% natural wool. She spent a lot of time working on the project and then setting it down in favor of another project. She finished this right at the last minute, but you wouldn't know it by looking at it.

She got a Best in Class for this!

She also crocheted a sweater. She's the first of us to actually finish a sweater! Mine is still waiting for cooler weather to work on it again.

The sweater got a Best in Class and then went on to get a Best in Show award!

The middle child (she'll hate me for calling her that) knit a very cute pair of snowmen. She named them Candace and Jeremy. Can you guess what her favorite show is?

She got a blue ribbon for these. She also got a Best in Show award for the counted cross stitch picture she entered. Yay! I can't find my picture of it right now though.

Oh, and because I didn't want to feel left out, I entered my shawl in the Adult Open class division. It got first place!

Pattern ~ Camera Strap Cover

I finally got my new camera!

I wasn't in love with the basic camera strap that came with it though. It made the back of my neck itch, but I'd already spent enough on the camera. I didn't want to spend more on a fancier strap. That's when I came up with this cover knit from a skein of sock yarn I had in my stash.






The stripes were a happy accident that appeared when I started knitting. I imagine all sorts of different patterns might emerge based on how the yarn used was dyed.

I ended up using about 120 yards of fingering weight sock yarn to knit the strap cover. It's made from superwash merino wool which means that I can wash it easily when it gets gross. I'm guessing that'll be often if I use it in the summer. All that heat, sweat and sunscreen. Yuck!

Here's the basic pattern:

I used US size 2 needles. These are my normal sock needles so I knew what my gauge was before I started. I knit fingering weight yarn on size 2 needles at about 9 stitches per inch. That's a little tighter than normal so you may need to adjust your needle size accordingly.

My strap measured at 1 1/2" across. I wanted the cover to fit snuggly so I cast on 28 stitches and joined to work in the round. Use your favorite method for knitting in the round. To figure out how many stitches you'll need, use the following formula.

Measurement of strap width in inches x Gauge (stitches per inch) = stitches needed per side, multiply this by 2 to get the number of cast on stitches.

1.5  x 9  = 13.5 I rounded up to 14

Knit 2, Purl 2 rib in the round until piece measures 1". This will hold the strap snuggly at the end. 

Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until strap cover is 1" away from other end. Your measurements don't need to be exact just close. 

Knit 2, Purl 2 for 1". Bind off and weave in ends. Slip it on and enjoy!

Super easy! I love the sock yarn because it covers well without any added bulk.