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Knitting and Crochet (Beginning)

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Welcoming both men and women alike, knitting can be used top create garments and patterns of many varieties. You will be introduced to needle and string types, stitching patterns, and how to cast-on, knit, purl stitch and cast-off or finish-off. In crocheting, you will use your hook to creaty our loping patterns after you have finished a stitch. Learn about hook sizes and how sizes contribute to finer crafts. This also applies to yarn sizes which...

Knitting and Crochet (Intermediate)

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Welcoming both men and women alike, knitting can be used top create garments and patterns of many varieties. You will be introduced to needle and string types, stitching patterns, and how to cast-on, knit, purl stitch and cast-off or finish-off. In crocheting, you will use your hook to creaty our loping patterns after you have finished a stitch. Learn about hook sizes and how sizes contribute to finer crafts. This also applies to yarn sizes which...

Dyeing for Knitters

The Knitting Tree, LA @ 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #2, Inglewood, CA

pull colors from reference photos color theory the chemistry behind saturated, locktight bleedproof dye every major technique on the market & what they look like knit up how to reverse engineer the dye job to get the results you want in your finished project All materials are included in the price of the workshop. You'll go home with 4 skeins of dyed fingering weight yarn, a sock blank, dye cards, and syringe.

Learn to Arm Knit a Chunky Blanket

Craft Sierra Madre

Who doesn’t love cuddling under a big squishy throw blanket? Have you been dying to have one of these amazing blankets? Heres your chance!  Learn how to make your very own oversized garter stitch throw – no knitting experience required. In this beginner friendly class, arm-knitting teacher (actually hand knitting) Arianna Reel shows you every step of construction, from cast on to bind off. Since you’ll be using your arms instead of knitting...

Next Awesome Class for Knitters

Unwind

In this class you'll work on projects of your choice, learn techniques you've always wanted to learn and gain confidence to make your knitting more enjoyable!  The goals:   Some of what you want to learn, and some of what Stephanie wants to teach! Choose your own projects and knit them with Stephanie's coaching.  Gain confidence over patterns  Pick up projects that have been laying idle and get them back on track and completed ...

Block of the Month

The Knitting Tree, LA @ 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #2, Inglewood, CA

Improve your knitting skills one square at a time!” Learn new techniques with Annette by knitting different squares. This workshop is free and open for anyone who already knows how to knit, and is especially great for beginning knitters who want to build their skills! Each session takes place once a month and does not have to be attended regularly - pick and choose which sessions you want to come to, we don't mind! Techniques covered: How to...

Socks - 2 @ a Time

The Knitting Tree, LA @ 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #2, Inglewood, CA

Knit a pair of socks 2-at-a-time from the toe up. You'll have even tension on both socks and finish them at the same time! You will also learn how to do a Winding Cast On and an Afterthought Heel. This type of sock construction is perfect for self-striping yarn or having contrasting colors for the toe, heel, and cuff. Yarn:  For classwork, bring 2 small quantities of light-colored worsted weight yarn and 1 small quantity of similar yarn...

A Day with the Ste(ph)vens

The Knitting Tree, LA

Mixology 101: Color Play Thursday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Create outside the box when you learn how to combine and blend yarns of different fiber types and weights. Be free from chasing down that exact hard-to-find yarn, and take recommended yarns and gauges as a starting point rather than a rule book. Stephen and Steven will show you how to combine yarns and simple colorwork techniques such as stripes, colorblocking, slipped stitches, and intarsia...

Pajama-Rama Art Yarn Spinning Extravaganza

The Knitting Tree, LA

Wear your best PJ's and join us for an old school pajama party!  They'll be cocktails and dinner, and oh, lots of amazing spinning of funtabulous ART YARN! Special guest instructor Amanda Solomon will be here all the way from New York to spin up us up into a yarn frenzy! Fiberista Nicole Frost may even be running the carding bar! During this special night time class, you will learn how to: Make a corespun yarn. This will include but not...

10 Things Every Knitter Should Know

The Knitting Tree, LA

This is a crash course in top ten techniques that will change your life as a knitter.  After this class you will go home with the knowledge to not only make your life easier but your knitting even better!  In this class we will cover the following 10 techniques: Weaving in your ends (the right way) The perfect mattress stitch Kitchener stitch Crochet cast on Stretchy (or elastic) bind off How to swatch in the round without knitting...

Mixology 101: Color Play

The Knitting Tree, LA

Create outside the box when you learn how to combine and blend yarns of different fiber types and weights. Be free from chasing down that exact hard-to-find yarn, and take recommended yarns and gauges as a starting point rather than a rule book. Stephen and Steven will show you how to combine yarns and simple colorwork techniques such as stripes, colorblocking, slipped stitches, and intarsia to showcase all those beautiful yarns you’ve stashed...

Shape and Drape

The Knitting Tree, LA

Learn Stephen & Steven’s best shaping, draping, and yarn combining tips and tricks straight from the source. Work through shaping and short row exercises and then be inspired to design your own draped piece, using a pattern as a starting point. Throughout the workshop you will be guided by Steven and Stephen to make your own design choices and modifications based on a foundation of creating different shapes, angles, and edges. What to pack...

Knitting 101

Craft Sierra Madre @ 49 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA

Learn the basics of knitting and work your own small washcloth to take home. You will learn how to cast on, work in garter and stockinette stitch, and bind off your knitting. 

Beginning Knitting Mondays

The Knitting Tree, LA @ 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #2, Inglewood, CA

In this four-part course, you will be guided through three projects: a scarf, a hat, and a shawl.  You will learn: how to cast on how to form the knit and purl stitches how to increase and decrease how to work in the round on circular and double pointed needles how to read a pattern how to read a yarn label and about fiber content After completing this course you will be ready to tackle intermediate-level projects such as garments...

Design Your Own Colorful Handwarmers

The Knitting Tree, LA

Get creative! Learn some of the basics of making your own colorful designs. Try stranded two-color knitting, and make some fun handwarmers. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No. There are no makeups allowed. You might be able to informally meet with the instructor but it would be up to the instructor. The school is very flexible with scheduling and attendance for our Beginning Knitting and Beginning Crochet courses; however,...

Hook ‘Em – Introduction to Crochet

Compatto Yarn Salon @ 2112 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Go beyond the edge and Learn to Crochet! This class will introduce the student to the foundation chain, basic stitches (slip stitch, single, half double, double, and triple crochet), increasing, decreasing, and how to edge and join with crochet. You will be introduced to all these skills while making an envelope purse, perfect for carrying crochet hooks and accessories. Class size is limited to allow for lots of individual attention. Start from scratch...

English Paper Piecing with Ana Petrova

The Knitting Tree, LA

Do you have a shawl that you never wear anymore? Would you like to make it new again?  This class will teach you how to add whole new life to a knitted project. Easily add a splash of color or a touch of texture. Make a wonderful piece of knitting into a fabulous work of art. Materials: Paper piecing kits will be provided by the instructor.  Please bring: Paper-cutting scissors Ballpoint pen Ruler A garment to dress up (shawl,...