Knit Hero Fall 2018 Classes
Welcome to my first ever, official Knit Hero class schedule! I hope you find something within this list that will inspire and excite you to learn something new and be a part of my community. As Knit Hero, I love having the agency to respond to class requests; so many of you are filled with good ideas and are eager to learn so many fun skills this fall. Many of the classes contained within this schedule are in response to those requests–thank you and please keep them coming! There are also some classes that are here just because I really want to teach them–and hope some of you want to join me. After reading through the entire schedule, including the updated registration information, please contact me directly with questions, ideas, for advice on if you have the skills required for a specific class, and to register. I will teach all of the Knit Hero classes listed on this schedule at my new location, Knit House, except for Thursday morning Knitting Support Group, which will continue to be housed at Needlepoint Joint at 241 Historic 25th Street in Ogden. Once you have contacted me to register, I will give you the address of the house and directions to find me. I look forward to knitting with you!
*Please note that the Needlepoint Joint classes I am teaching are listed at the end of this email. Please stop by the shop or call to register for those classes: (801)394-4355. For a complete NPJ class list, please go to needlepointjoint.com.*
Knit Hero Class Registration Details
Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis after receiving my approval that the requested class is an appropriate level for you. It is very important to me that my students find classes that will be challenging and interesting, and yet still accessible and enjoyable for them. In order to reserve your spot in a class, payment must be made in full via cash, check, or payment online before the beginning of the first class. Please contact me directly to sign up: karyn@knithero.net. Payment includes, but is not limited to: all listed sessions for your class, all email and class information, and instructional video links of skills and techniques learned in class. Once class begins, I am sorry that I cannot offer a refund if you miss a class. I work very hard to prepare for the classes I teach and want to be fairly compensated for my time. This also gives students on my waiting list the opportunity to sign up and attend. Classes must have a minimum of three students to run at the above listed rate. Once class begins, I offer make up classes at my private session rate of $30 per hour. Knitting Support Group is also a great space to catch up and get the information you missed in class.
Knitting Support Group
Get the help you need while enjoying the support of other knitters in a friendly group atmosphere. I love leading this group, instructing and supporting all knitters–whether it be to help with a specific pattern, answer general or specific knitting questions, rescue knitting emergencies, or provide support while working on a challenging project.
When: Tuesdays, beginning September 18th, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM (at Knit House)
Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:00 AM (at Needlepoint Joint)
Cost: 1 class for $10 or 6–session punch card for $50 (good for both locations)
Sweater Classes:
Some of my very favorite classes to teach as Knit Hero have definitely been leading various sweater classes. I love having the opportunity to expand knitters’ skills beyond basic top-down construction, simple shaping, and straightforward stitch patterns. Each of the sweaters listed below contains interesting techniques, brilliant design, and will help expand your skills as a sweater knitter. For you as a knitter, committing to knitting a sweater in a group setting is ideal, because having scaffolded class times ensures that you will have support, instruction, camaraderie, accountability, and goals throughout the sweater knitting process to ensure you not only finish your sweater, but also love how it turns out. If you have taken my Essentials of Sweater Knitting class at Needlepoint Joint (or can demonstrate the required skills based on my approval), any of these sweater classes could be the perfect option for you this fall.
This brilliantly designed top-down sweater features interesting construction and lovely details throughout. From icord edgings (including icord cast ons, bind offs, and vertical edgings), picking up stitches to create the unique shoulder construction, adding garter stitch details, perfect pocket installation, and how to read a more complex pattern, this sweater is a beautiful combination of skills that will engage you while on your needles and delight you once it’s off and part of your wardrobe.
When: Mondays, September 24th, October 15th, November 5th, 26th, and December 17th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: $110
Having knit this sweater twice and taught it once, I can definitely attest to this sweater’s ingenious design. I continue to be fascinated by this sweater’s bottom up, one-piece construction, culminating in some of the most interesting shoulder and yoke shaping I’ve ever done. This sweater is smart, fun, and interesting from its German Twisted cast on beginning to its icord edging finale. The combination of the little wave pattern and garter stitch detail along the side, the pocket addition, knitting the sleeves two at a time on magic loop, and the short row shawl collar ensures you won’t get bored and will learn so much throughout this fabulous knit. This is a cozy sweater you will surely be proud to wear.
When: Mondays, October 22nd, November 12, December 10th, January 7th, 21st, and February 4th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: $130
This lovely lacy sweater is like a shawl that you get to wear. I’ve wanted to teach this little sweater ever since I knit it years ago, often remarking that this was one of my favorite knits of all time. From its simple, intuitive lace to its clever design, the Hitofude really is a fascinating knit. Meaning “one stroke,” this sweater could be knit with one strand of yarn (assuming you have a big enough skein), which means its construction is beautifully elegant. Even if you have only knit a little bit of lace, this design can be within your reach. This sweater will provide opportunities to learn about fit when knitting an unusually shaped garment, getting gauge in a stitch pattern, the importance of drape, the provisional cast on, three-needle bind off, and how to block a lace garment. Many on Ravelry have become obsessed with knitting the Hitofude; you may become one of them! 🙂
When: Mondays, October 29th, November 19th, and December 3rd, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: $70
Study in Lace, Orenburg Lace
This is the third session in the series, Study in Lace, and is only open to those who have already participated in the other two sessions, Shetland Lace and Estonian Lace. Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this study in 2019. Current students: please confirm that these dates and the tiny shift in time works for you. Can’t wait to get going on this next shawl together!
When: Tuesdays, September 25th, October 9th, and November 6th, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM
Cost: $65
(Shetland Shawl pictured)
Gauge Tea
Perfect for beginning and advanced knitters alike, this comprehensive, hands-on class will encompass all topics to help demystify gauge, including what gauge means, a complete survey of different yarn gauges, how to read ball bands and do a gauge swatch, and an inquiry into how gauge and yarn choice relates to your project. My goal in this class is to help you feel more confident and be more successful choosing your yarn, pairing it with a project, selecting appropriate needles, and creating the finished object you imagined.
When: Saturday, October 6th, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Cost: $30 (includes light refreshments and tactile yarn gauge guide to keep)
Colorwork Stocking with Amber Robson
I am thrilled to be teaching with the talented Amber this fall! Amber, of Snickle & Mr. B, designs and knits her own colorwork stockings and I cannot overstate how adorable they each are. All of us who have seen them have been clamoring to have her write up a pattern so we can all design our own stockings, too–and she’s done it! Kind of like a choose your own adventure, Amber will help us select patterns that will work well together on a stocking and create our own design. I will help teach and support you as you either learn or broaden your colorwork skills and learn to turn a simple, short row heel. Because most of the designs will be quite simple, this class will work for those of you new to colorwork knitting. For those with more experience, this will be a fun class to practice your design skills!
When: Fridays, November 2nd, 9th, and 30th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $75 (includes pattern)
These stunning colorwork mitts are a wonderful project for those of you wanting to expand your colorwork repertoire. Knit at a fine gauge in small circumference in the round, they offer a nice challenge coupled with the satisfaction of creating a delightful bird as you go (honestly, I couldn’t help but giggle as I created each little bird butt—so cute!). You should be able to comfortably knit small circumference in the round (either on magic loop, two circulars, or DPNs) and have knit at least one successful colorwork project to be successful knitting these mitts.
When: Tuesdays, November 13th, 27th, and December 11th, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM
Cost: $65
Needlepoint Joint Fall 2018 Classes
I am also pleased to continue teaching at Needlepoint Joint this fall! I will be teaching four classes at the shop in addition to the classes I am teaching on my own through Knit Hero. I am equally excited about all of them, and I hope between the two schedules, you find some classes that encourage you to broaden your skills and engage your mind. To register for NPJ classes, please stop by the shop or give them a call (801) 394-4355.
Complete Needlepoint Joint Fall 2018 Schedule
At Needlepoint Joint, I will be teaching:
Master Perfect Finishing
Fear finishing no more! If, after spending hours on a project, you either wing the finishing or–even worse–never finish it because you can’t figure out how to make it look right, this is the class for you. Spend a few hours learning how to master mattress stitch, invisibly weave in your ends, attach a button band, and block your work. Once you gain confidence in these skills, you will agree that finishing can be fun. Class fee includes video support on skills and techniques learned in class.
When: Saturday, September 8th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
OR: Saturday, December 15th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $40
Essentials of Sweater Knitting
Are you ready to knit your first sweater or have you knit a sweater that didn’t quite work out? This class will cover sweater- making essentials and focus on getting started right, so you have a successful experience. From choosing the right yarn and making a gauge swatch, to keeping track of your progress in your project and pattern, to finally finishing and blocking, this class has it all. There will be five workshop sessions spread over eight weeks that will take you from the planning of your sweater to the finishing stages. This class also includes a private session with Karyn to get complete, accurate body meas- urements before starting your sweater. Class fee includes video support on skills and techniques learned in class.
When: Saturdays, Sept 29th, Oct. 6th, 27th, Nov. 10th, & Dec. 1st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $115
Know how to brioche, want to extend your skills, and have a blast knitting a striking shawl in the process? Knitting the Siz- zle Pop Shawl will satisfy your brioche cravings and stimulate your mind, all within the comforting group atmosphere with Karyn at the helm to encourage, teach, and support you. If you have successfully completed a brioche project (like the Li- guria hat), you can knit this shawl! Class fee includes video support on skills and techniques learned in class.
When: Fridays, Sept 28th, October 5th & 26th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $70
Welcome yourself into the world of lace knitting! Knit yourself or a loved one a darling lace beret while learning how to read lace charts and keep track of lace knitting, how to avoid (and even fix!) lace mistakes, and how to block lace. Even if this is your first lace project, we’re confident it won’t be your last! Class fee includes video support on skills and techniques learned in class.
When: Saturdays, November 10th & 17th, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Cost: $50