Next meeting:
​September 4, Back to School Mini Classes


Magic Loop with Patricia
If it is to be knitted in the round we can magic loop it!! I knit gloves, mitts, sleeves, sweaters, hats, and of course socks (two at a time  of course) with the magic loop method. I have even knit two pairs at once before. And you too can learn and successfully knit in the round with magic loop. If we have time I will show you how to knit two items with magic loop but we will focus on just one to begin with.
Supplies: Please bring 2 different color balls of yarn of about 10 grams or more of any weight and circular needles with long cable to match your yarn. I recommend dk or worsted in light colors for easier maneuvering. 
About the Teacher: Born and raised in the Bronx, NY. After moving around a bunch with my husband and 3 kids, we settled in Bothell in 2007. I have been knitting since I was ten years old,  my grandmother taught me one summer. I started knitting socks when I moved here as I could not keep my toes warm. I knit one pair using dpns and almost gave up. Then a friend told me about magic loop and I looked it up on the internet. It was love at first try!! My youngest has just left for college so I am looking forward to many quiet, knitting filled evenings at home!!

Short Rows with Destiny 
Learn more about short rows and go over a few different types - wrap and turn, German, and Japanese short rows. 
Supplies: Yarn in two solid contrasting colors, Color A and Color B. Needles to match your yarn.
About the Teacher: Destiny is part owner of Seattle Yarn. This long-standing shop is in the beautiful West Seattle neighborhood, a short hop from some of the city’s most stunning and iconic views, both Alki Point and Lincoln Park. Since taking over the shop in 2018, life-long friends Destiny and Cheryl have revamped and reinvigorated the space, adding their own brand of fun and hospitality, and a great and ever-growing selection of local and indie dyers and makers. You will find exclusive and hard-to-find yarns, bags, pins, accessories, and more – it is like a yarn market, all in one place! Seattle Yarn is proud to be woman-owned, POC-owned, and a community that is open and welcoming to all. 

Two Sided Reversible Intarsia with Zina
This a technique for hiding floats in an intarsia project so it will look good from both sides. This technique uses all over K1P1 pattern which will lay flat, suitable for projects such as a scarf.
Requirements: Basic two color Intarsia skill.
Supplies: Yarn in two solid contrasting colors, Color A and Color B. Needles to match your yarn.
Homework: (See Photo)
NOTE:  This knitting is all over K1P1 (rib) pattern.
Cast On: 18 stitches in Color A.
Row 1:  K1P1 across. 
Row 2:  K1P1 6 stitches Color A, switch to Color B continue 12 stitches in K1P1.
Continue 3 rows in pattern knitting with two color intarsia.
For a preview of this technique see:
Two-sided Reversible Intarsia
About the Teacher: I live in Seattle with my husband, two kids and a dog. I am an engineer at a large-ish aircraft manufacturer in the area. I have been knitting for thirty years, and I taught myself to knit. After knitting for twenty years, I finally took a class: Sock Knitting with Jean Lampe. My favorite knitting fiber is wool but I do enjoy lots of yarn fibers. My favorite color is blue. I love variegated yarns. My All Time Favorite Yarn: Diseno Lite handspun from Vashon Island pictured in the header of the link.
I make lists: things besides knitting that I enjoy:
family, friends, music, biking, hiking, backpacking, camping, baking, reading, movies, summer, coffee, food. My favorite festival food is a gyro.
Crochet for Knitters with Paula
Class description: A crochet hook is a handy tool for knitters. Come learn how to use a crochet hook for a potluck of techniques: provisional cast on, bind off, seaming, and a variety of edge finishes for your knitting.
Class Materials: Yarn, small amounts (approx. 25 g.) of two colors (sport, DK or worsted weight). The two yarns should be the same weight. Knitting needles appropriate for the yarn weight. Crochet hook the same diameter as your knitting needles.
Homework: Knit two small swatches in stockinette stitch, about 3 x 3 inches each. Stitch count isn’t important. Leave one swatch on the needles.

​​2019 Calendar

January 9       Pamela Grossman
                       Serial Knitters, Brioche Class
February 13   Debbie Stone: Knitting with Your iPad
March 6         Stash-busting Workshop
April 3            Vanesa Polo: I-cord Mini Class
May 1              Wendy Hanson from Shaggy Bear Farms,
                        Farm Life and 39 Breeds of Fiber Animals
June 5             Jan Lambert from Sparrow Cottage Designs,
                        Make Your Own Stitch Markers
July 10             Lindsey Spoor from Stilly River Yarns
August 7         Ice Cream Social
September 4  Back to School Mini Classes
October 2       TBD
November 6  KAL Fashion Show
December 4  Holiday Party

​​2018 Calendar

January 3       Destashing (previously Fiber Frenzy)
February 14  Candace Eisner Strick 
March 7         Karmel Ackerman:
                       Fibershed
April 4           Andrée Beddoe:
                      Teaching Technique 
May 2            Lori Maul:
                       Fidalgo Artisan Yarn Company
June 6            Dyeing with Your Garden
July 11             Summer Knitting
August 1        Ice Cream Social
September 5 Back to School Mini Classes: 
                        Brooke Ada, Erin Birnel, Jessica Rose, Bethany
                        Bevier + More!
October 3       Cory Boberg: Color Play Intro
November 7   Churchmouse KAL Fashion show
December 5   Holiday Party
 ​2018 Meeting links
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July
presentation, Ravelry pattern bundles​
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June bundle dyeing
Handout, Talk notes with a long list of links and books to explore 

April
​The DIANTHUS FLOWER pattern file,  and corresponding videos: “Lily-of-the-Valley Nupps in a Different Color", “Dianthus – Part 1 – Practice Swatch”   

March 6: Video Links

Knitting in ends​
Combining colors: