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| Call 720.344.YARN to schedule your class, or you can come into the store and see us! Adult Classes: Beginning Knitting I (Two Sessions) Thursdays: January 14 & 21, 6-8pm or Mondays: February 1 & 8, 6-8pm Get ready to knit! We will demystify the long tail cast on; learn the two basic stitches, knit and purl, and how to cast off. Class project is a simple scarf. Kate Ruys $45.00 Beginning Knitting II (Two Sessions) Wednesdays: January 20 & 27, 6-8pm or Wednesdays: Feb 10 & 17 You’ve Mastered Your Scarf. Now you are ready to explore gauge “why and how”, ribbing, increase, decrease, and read a more complicated pattern and how to do a simple seam. Class project is a simple hat. Pace of the class is determined by students. (Must have taken beginning knitting or know how to knit and purl). Kate Ruys $45.00 Felted Clogs (Two sessions) Tuesdays: December 8 & 15, 11am-1pm (Fiber Trends design by Bev Galeskas) There is a nip in the air…Time to start knitting these popular felted clogs. Master them now & start knitting some for Christmas presents. Kate Ruys $45.00 Fiber Trends Pattern AC33 Design by Bev Galeskas Christmas is near… It is time to start knitting one of our most popular projects. Master them now & start knitting for Christmas and all winter long. It is a new revised version and is updated with a narrower fit while still including information on adding width if needed. Also new, directions for adding a novelty "fur" cuff. Fast and easy to knit with double yarn. Sizes: Women's sm, med, lg and men's med and lg. To fit US shoe size up to women's 6, (8, 10) and men's (11,13). Sizes can easily be adjusted up or down by carefully controlling the felting, which is the key to a really custom fit. Suggested Materials: Yarn Requirements: Approximately 500 (540, 580 / 675, 720) yards per pair. This yardage allows for yarn to be held double throughout. Contrasting cuffs require from 50 to 70 yards depending on size. Cuffs with novelty yarn require about 35 yards of a thick "fur" type synthetic yarn that will hold up to the felting process. 2-color clogs will require approximately 1/3 of the yardage in upper color and 2/3 in sole/cuff color, but be sure to allow for some extra in each color. Adding width to your clogs will increase the yarn requirements. Choose a worsted weight wool that felts easily to a firm fabric. Kate Ruys $45.00 Felted Bag / Purse of Your Choice (Two Sessions) Mondays: January 11 & 18, 6-8pm You have your choice of patterns. This is a great project for beginners as well as seasoned Pick a pattern from our fabulous selection and we will teach you how to create an eye catching bag people will notice. You need to know how to knit, pearl, increase and decrease. Suggested materials may vary by pattern. Kate Ruys $45.00 “Fetching” Fingerless Gloves By Cheryl Niamath (Two Sessions) Saturdays: December 12 & 19, 10am – Noon If you have never tried gloves before, this would be an excellent way to start. It is a great way to experiment with cables and double pointed needles as well. At the end of the project you will have an excellent way to keep your hands warm and still be able to knit on that morning commute. Suggested Materials: The pattern is free at knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTfetching.html. The remaining supplies are available at Highlands Ranch String. Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (or comparable yarn) [55% Merino Wool, 33% Microfiber, 12% Cashmere; Approx. 98yd/89m per 50g ball]; 1-2 balls [many knitters have completed a pair with just one ball, but every knitter is different. Buy two, and if you don't need both for your first pair, make a second.] 1 set of US #6 double point needles; safety pin or split ring marker; cable needle; approximately 12 inches smooth waste yarn in a contrasting color (mercerized cotton works well; tapestry needle. Francene $45.00 |
| Children/Adult Classes: Seriously Cute Crochet (Two Sessions) Saturdays: January Learn to crochet seriously cute animals from the book Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet book. In this class, we will make the Bears on page 17. These projects will make great gifts or donations to children who are in and out patients at local hospitals. Barbara Iachini $45.00 Children's Classes: Children’s Beginning Knitting I (Two Sessions) Thursdays: December 10 & 17, 11am – 1pm This is for our younger knitters! Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Your first project is a scarf. We will help you to choose your class materials on or before your first class. Please bring a nutritious snack. Space is limited! Francene $45.00 Children’s Beginning Crochet (Two Sessions) Thursdays: January 7 & 14, 10am – Noon In “Beginning Crochet,” we will learn to make the chain stitch, the single crochet stitch, and the double crochet stitch. We will also discuss the basics of measuring gauge swatches. Your first project will be a scarf. Francene $45.00 |
| Knit Block-a-month (One Session Every Month) Beginning in January, 2010 Join us each month as we learn a different pattern stitch to make into a 12” x 12” block. These blocks can be turned into afghans, pillows, or whatever your imagination leads you to create! Staff $15.00 per month Neck-down Wrap Cardigan (Three Sessions) Thursdays: January 28 & TBD, 6 – 8pm This is another “Pure & Simple” goody. This is a simple wrap cardigan that works for all figure types. Neck down and no seam construction mean easy finishing. Suggested Materials: The pattern and other materials are available at Highlands Ranch String. Kate $60.00 Toe-up Socks (Two Sessions) Thursdays: February 18 & March 4, 6 – 8pm If you aren’t sure you have enough yarn to complete a pair of socks or if you hate the Kitchener stitch, toe up is the way to go. You will learn the “Magic Loop” method to knit these socks. Suggested Materials are available at Highlands Ranch String. Kate $45.00 |
| Knitting Groups and Times: (Please try to work with supplies purchased from Highlands Ranch String while attending our events). "Feet First Club" (Weekly) Mondays: 2-4pm Sock club Kate Ruys FREE Knit & Crochet Night (Weekly) Tuesdays: 6-8pm Put your cares away for a couple hours of pure knitting pleasure. Meet new people, bring old friends and join in a welcoming atmosphere filled with ideas and relaxation. Ariel Benson FREE Sweater Club! (Weekly) Wednesdays: 11am – 1pm Highlands Ranch String is hosting the sweater club you have been asking for. We have a fabulous selection of patterns and yarn from which to choose. It is a great group of women with varying skills and projects. Kate Ruys leads the group and provides her expert instruction and support. Kate Ruys FREE Crochet Club (Weekly) Thursdays: Noon – 2pm As the sign says, we are a “Crochet Friendly” yarn boutique. We have a section of magazines and pattern books devoted to the art of Crochet. Francene is a valuable member of our sales staff here at Highlands Ranch String, so as well as offering crochet assistance and ideas, on Thursday mornings, Francene is available, (time permitting), at other times during the week. (We also have knit and crochet help on Fridays per schedule). Francene FREE “Gifts of Love” Charity-Knitting Group Beginning Friday, January 8, 2010 (Weekly) Fridays: 1pm – 3pm Everyone is welcome to join us in knitting or crocheting your “Gifts of Love.” Just one of our charitable causes, Highlands Ranch String hosts “Gifts of Love,” a charity-knitting group for the cause of your choice. Some of our focus is currently on Helmet Liners for the Troops; Children’s Hospital; chemo caps for adults and children who are undergoing cancer treatment; lap afghans for the elderly; and caps, scarves, and gloves for the homeless. We have some free patterns at the store for your use. Most of the time recipients are thrilled to receive whatever gift is given. However, there are some items which need to be made to specific needs and yarn content. You need not attend to participate. If you wish to simply deliver your gifts to Highlands Ranch String, we will delight in conveying them to the appropriate recipients. Ariel FREE Knit & Crochet Help! (Weekly) Fridays: 11am-1:00pm Yes, you heard it! As a continuing service to you, we are offering expert help with most knit or crochet questions you may have. Barbara Iachini or Francene FREE |