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Midland Park, NJ  07432   

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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours:  

Wed., Nov. 26th:   
10am - 3pm
Nov. 27 - Nov. 30:  CLOSED

We will reopen for regular store hours on Monday, December 1st, 10am - 6pm.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Workshops with 
Laura Nelkin
Sunday, December 7th
Up-and-coming knitwear designer and author, Laura Nelkin will join us again for two new and innovative workshops. Known for her outstanding bead designs, Laura's new contemporary accessory styles are sweeping Ravelry.  Her classes are enlightening and FUN!  You will enjoy a day of laughter and accessory fashion.  Laura's NEW book, Knockout Knits, will be available for purchase and signing.  She will also offer many original kits for purchase,  just in time holiday gift giving!

The Elongated Stitch
10am - 1pm
Cost $65

This workshops dives into the

magic of elongating your stitches. We'll learn what happens when you wrap your yarn more than once around the needle and play with TONS of possibilities for manipulating these elongated stitches. Skills gained in this class will translate over to many of Laura's patterns in her new book Knockout Knits. As a bonus Laura will even teach you how to easily incorporate beads into this technique! 

MATERIALS:  

- Approx. 50 yards sport or worsted weight yarn. 

- US size 6 - 8 needles.
 
 - Stitch markers. 

 
STEREO CUFF
2pm - 5pm
Cost $65

Learn to knit this easy and fun beaded cuff with Laura. This class will be your gateway into learning how to knit with beads-you won't believe how simple it is! Stereo Cuff has only 8 stitches and beads that are prestrung and slipped in between them. Once Laura teaches the techniques and skills used students will be able to begin knitting their own piece of jewelry in class. 

MATERIALS:

- Kits will be available for Stereo and are suggested for the class.

- US size 1 (2.25mm) double-pointed needles


Join us for both workshops and enjoy 
FREE lunch with Laura!

Class size is limited.  Call to register today!
Space still available in these upcoming classes!

Preregistration with payment is required.  20% OFF yarn supplies.

On-Street parking 1/2 block north, past Habben Ave.


MITERED SQUARES with Michelle Kupfer

Saturday, November 22, 11am - 1pm

Cost $40

Warning....mitered squares are addictive!
Join us and learn the joys of knitting mitered squares. With a little guidance from Michelle, they are much easier than you think!  This class will teach you the technique for making and joining these magical squares - and there is no sewing involved! 
We will also discuss tips and tricks for neater edges and finishing.
Once you have learned the technique, you can go on to knit Michelle's Mitered Squares Baby Blanket ( store pattern is free with purchase of 3 skeins of ELLA RAE SEASONS yarn ).
MATERIALS:  Small amounts of chunky weight yarn in several colors - recommend solid, light colors and non-textured yarns ( such as Vintage Chunky ), so you can easily see your stitches.
size 10 or 10.5 needles ( straight or circular - knitter's choice )
Basic knitting tool kit ( scissors, row counter, tapestry needle, locking ring stitch markers, crochet hook, etc. )
There is no homework for this class.

LAST MINUTE GIFT: UNISEX COWL with Michelle Kupfer
Saturday, November 22, 1:30 - 3pm
Cost $35
Get ready for the holidays, and enjoy some time for yourself, too!  
In this class, learn to make a quick, easy and beautiful unisex cowl, using chunky weight yarn.  Pattern will be provided in class. There is no homework for this class.
Materials:  130 yds chunky weight yarn ( samples were knit with 1 skein of Berroco Vintage Chunky )
24" circular needle, size 10.5
basic knitting toolkit ( stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors)

Slip into Colorwork:  MOSAIC KNITTING with Shaina Bilow

Saturday, November 22, 3pm - 5pm

Cost $40

Mosaic Knitting is a fascinating color knitting technique in which only one color of yarn is used at a time. It looks way more complicated than it is and is a great way to introduce colorwork to your repertoire. Reading charts, working slip stitches, and carrying yarn up the side of your work will be covered as we make swatches which can be felted into coasters. 

Prerequisites: Cast-on, bind-off, knit, purl. 

MATERIALS: at least 2 contrasting colors (think: black & white, navy & red, yellow & teal, etc) of worsted weight wool, size 8 needles. 


Registration now open!

SATURDAY MORNING BEGINNER KNITTING  

with Michelle Kupfer

Saturdays, January 3, 10, 17, and 24

10:30am - 12:00pm

Cost $85

In this FOUR week beginner knitting class, you'll learn all the basic skills to get you started on an easy project. Class will be taught in a small group, with plenty of hands on help.  

Topics will include casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, ribbing, increasing, decreasing and binding off.  After learning the basics, students will have a choice of several easy beginner projects to work on.  There are no make-up classes for this workshop.

Materials: 1 skein bulky weight yarn, light color (Vintage Chunky) size 10 needles