Bethel Crochet Class Schedule: Fall/Winter 2005

You asked for evening classes.
You asked for Saturday classes.
You asked for more technique and project classes.
Yeah, it's all there!
Sign up quick! -- Class size is limited!

Store:  A Stitch In Time
Location:  276 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT
Contact: (203) 748-1002



Thursday, Sept 22:
DESIGNER BACKPACK SERIES, Class 1 of 7
Learn six exciting stitches and the trick to assemble this fantastic Designer Backpack! Use a delicious fall colored wool fiber, or even suede!  *visit the store to see the sample in person!
Cost: $75 for entire series!
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Supplies: six balls of Berroco Suede, or other fiber of choice; hook to manufacturers recommendation, two or three buttons, tapestry needle
Skill Level:  Beginner & Up

STITCH SOCIAL: 
Bring your own project and get help on following patterns, figuring out a stitch or a technique!  Bring a friend and it's a stitch social!
Cost: $15
Time:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Skill Level:  Beginner & Up

WAFFLE WEAVE TECHNIQUE:
Leave'em baffled with a stitch technique that will make them wonder how you did it!  Learn the technique to create a great scarf or throw, perfect for gift giving!  Use a plain fiber, or a fancy glittery one!
Cost: $25
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Supplies: 2 skeins of yarn, size N hook or larger (larger hook, fluffier outcome)
Skill Level: Beginner & Up


Wednesday Evening, Sept 28:
CROCHET 101:
Have you tried to learn how to crochet from a book andjust don't get it? Has it been awhile and you need a refresher? This class was designed with you, the beginner, in mind.  In this class you will learn the slip knot, the chain, and the single crochet, the importance of turning chains, how to add on a new skein, and how to properly end off.  Come, be inspired, and learn the fastest growing needlework in America.
Cost: $25
Time: 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Level: none.
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams



Thursday, Sept 29
DESIGNER BACKPACK SERIES, Class 2 of 7
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

CROCHET & WEAVE TECHNIQUE
Need a gift on the quick? Or have a beautiful ribbon fiber you want to showcase? Then this class is for you!  Come learn how basic stitches and some weaving result in beautiful work that makes for great gift-giving!  
Cost: $15
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Supplies:  yarn (2 skeins), ribbon yarn (1 or 2 skeins depending upon project length); hook to yarn manufacturer's recommendation, Tapestry needle

CROCHET 101
Cost: $25
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Level: none.
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams


Thursday, October 6:
DESIGNER BACKPACK SERIES, Class 3 of 7
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

STITCH SOCIAL:
Cost: $15
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Skill Level:  Beginner & Up

CROCHET 102
Cost: $25
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Level: basic stitch knowledge.
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams & patterns



Thursday, October 13:
DESIGNER BACKPACK SERIES, Class 4 of 7
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

HAIRPIN LACE WITH RIBBON TECHNIQUE
Flat fiber deserves to be shown off ever so beautifully! It works up fast once you know the technique and makes beautiful scarves, wraps, and throws -- just in time for those upcoming holiday parties
Cost: $15.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Supplies: Hairpin Fork, 2-3 balls ribbon fiber (or more for larger projects); hook to manufacturer's recommendation
Skill Level:  Intermediate & Up

COLORPLAY WITH OVERLAY CROCHET
Come play with color and texture to design eye-appealing creations!
Cost: $25
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Supplies: six different colored fibers of the same weight (smooth) & hook
Skill Level: Intermediate & Up


Thursday, October 20:
DESIGNER BACKPACK SERIES, Class 5 of 7
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

STITCH SOCIAL:
Cost: $15
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner & Up

INTRO TO FREEFORM CROCHET
Be a rebel and learn to break all the rules!  Take your creative side and let it go wild in creating one-of-a-kind works of art! Participants will play with the technique in one color to create a crochet hook/pencil holder.
Cost: $25
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Supplies: 1 skein of yarn, various hook sizes G-L; tapestry needle, empty (& clean) frosting container, beads optional.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner & Up


Wednesday Evening, Oct 26:
CROCHET 101:
Cost: $25
Time: 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Level:  none.
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams



Thursday, October 27:
DESIGNER BACKPACK SERIES, Class 6 of 7
Time:  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

GRASPING GAUGE
We've all done it; we've jumped into projects totally bypassing that little blurb about making a swatch.  Why is it important that we do it?  Does it really make a difference?  How do I know if I have gauge or not?  If you've been asking these questions, then come and learn the answers!
Cost: $15
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Supplies: 1 skein of yarn, variety of hooks, tape measurer
Skill Level: Beginner & Up

WITCHCRAFT LACE
How wicked of us to offer such a class near the Halloween Holiday!  Come learn this technique that is just stunning when done with designer fibers!  Watch the knitters marvel as we utilize one of their needles!
Cost: $25
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Supplies:  1 skein of yarn & hook to manufacturers recommendation; one knitting needle (the larger the size the lacier the look)
Skill Level: Intermediate & Up


Thursday, November 3:
DESIGNER BACKPACK SERIES, Class 7 of 7
Time:  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

STITCH SOCIAL: 
Cost: $15
Time:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Skill Level:  Beginner & Up


Saturday, November 5
CROCHET & WEAVE TECHNIQUE
Cost: $15
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Supplies:  yarn (2 skeins), ribbon yarn (1 or 2 skeins depending upon project length); hook to yarn manufacturer's recommendation, Tapestry needle

CROCHET 101:
Cost: $25
Time: 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM
Level:  none.
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams

COLORPLAY WITH OVERLAY CROCHET
Come play with color and texture to design eye-appealing creations!
Cost: $25
Time:  12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Supplies: six different colored fibers of the same weight (smooth) & hook
Skill Level: Intermediate & Up 



Thursday, November 10:
CROCHET 101
Cost: $25
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Level:  none.
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams

CROCHET 102
Cost: $25
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Level:  basic stitch knowledge
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams


Saturday, November 19
CROCHET 101
Cost: $25
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Level:  none.
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams

CROCHET 102
Cost: $25
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Level:  basic stitch knowledge
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams

STITCH SOCIAL: 
Cost: $15 for 1 hour/ $25 for both
Time:  1:15 PM - 2:15 PM or  2:30 - 3:30
Skill Level:  Beginner & Up


Wednesday Evening, Nov 30:
CROCHET 102:
Cost: $25
Time: 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Level:  basic stitch knowledge
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams



Thursday, December 1:
CROCHET 101
Cost: $25
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Level:  none.
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams

CROCHET 102
Cost: $25
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Level:  basic stitch knowledge
Supplies: 4-ply yarn (light color); crochet hook size G-H-or I, any book/magazine with beginner stitch diagrams