All day classes at The Big Stitch April 9

We will be teaching beginning knitting
and beginning crochet all day
(9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
during The Big Stitch.
All materials
-- hooks, needles, yarn --
are provided.
Come join us!

Big Stitch University: 9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

KNIT AND CROCHET

MAGIC LOOP

Magic Loop Knitting is a technique that

allows you to knit socks or small

circumferences using one circular needle.

Magic Loop Crochet is a great method

to begin a project that is crocheted in

rounds. Students need to bring

circular needles 32 inches or longer and

G-K hooks as well as worsted weight yarn.

NOTE: Hooks and needles will be

available to borrow!

PREREQUISITE: Ability to knit or crochet

CLASS LIMIT: 10

INSTRUCTOR: Michele McClellan

Big Stitch University: 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

KNITTING STITCH:

QUILTED LATTICE

This pattern gives the impression that

you have done some very time-consuming

embroidery! Students need to bring a

skein of worsted weight yarn and

appropriate size needles.

PREREQUISITE: Ability to knit

CLASS LIMIT: 10

INSTRUCTOR: Erin McKee

Big Stitch University: 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

CROCHETING IN THE ROUND

Students need to bring a skein of

worsted weight yarn to class and

appropriate size hook.

GREAT technique to use when

making hats!

PREREQUISITE: Ability to crochet

CLASS LIMIT: 10

INSTRUCTOR: Michele McClellan

Big Stitch University: 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

EASY KNITTED BABY BOOTIES

Precious baby booties that are easy

and quick to make!

Students need to bring worsted weight yarn

and size 6 and 8 straight needles.

Homework prior to class:

CO 33 st on larger needles

and K 12 rows.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit

CLASS LIMIT: 10

INSTRUCTOR: Erin McKee

Big Stitch University: 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

KNIT AND CROCHET

FLORAL EMBELLIES

Make two types of flowers and a leaf,

perfect for adding to a felted bag,

headband, mittens, a plain scarf

or even a scrapbook page!

Bring a selection of hooks or short

knitting needles (circulars OK).

Yarn will be provided.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit OR crochet

CLASS LIMIT: 10

CLASS FEE: $8

INSTRUCTOR: Pam Butler,

Co-owner, Angel Hair Yarn

Big Stitch University: 12 noon - 12:30 p.m.

KNITTED COLORWORK

COLOR BLOCKS

MOSAIC OR SLIP STITCH

You will be amazed at how simple these

techniques are and how wonderful

they look! Bring worsted weight

yarn in three colors and

appropriate size needles.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit and purl

CLASS LIMIT: 10

INSTRUCTOR: Danni Hughes

Big Stitch University: 12 noon- 12:30 p.m.

RECTANGULAR GRANNY

Grannies don't have to only

be square!

Learn this easy technique

to make your granny a rectangle!

Students need to bring worsted weight

yarn and appropriate size hook.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to crochet

CLASS LIMIT: 10

INSTRUCTOR: Diana Johnston

Big Stitch University: 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

LUNCH!

Attendees can bring their own lunch

or join us!

ENTREE: Turkey & Rice Casserole

SALAD: Broccoli Slaw

DESSERT: Coconut Cake &

Chocolate Cake

DRINK: Lemonade, Coffee, Water

FEE: $5

Big Stitch University: 1:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

PATTERN READING FOR KNITTING

Mock Turkish Stitch

Slip Stitch Rib

Add to your knitting knowledge

with these new stitches!

Bring worsted weight yarn and

appropriate size needle.

PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit

CLASS LIMIT: 10

INSTRUCTOR: Wray Estes

Big Stitch University: 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

PATTERN READING FOR CROCHET

SEED STITCH

PICOT STITCH

V-STITCH

Add to your crochet knowledge

with these new stitches!

Bring worsted weight yarn

and appropriate size hook.

CLASS LIMIT: 15

INSTRUCTOR: The Happi-Hookers

Janice & Jessi Frank

Big Stitch University: 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

SQUASH BOOK

SCRAP / PAPER CRAFTING

Unlock the mystery of this great little gift!

At 3.25" x 3.25",

this accordion-type book

is just the right size for a brag book,

a friend's special day or a teen and her BFF.

All materials supplied by Club Scrap.

CLASS LIMIT: 10

FEE: $8

INSTRUCTOR: Pam Butler, Club Scrap

Big Stitch University: 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Continental Knitting

Don't want to "throw" your yarn?

-- then this is the way you should be knitting!

Knitters need to bring 3" - 4"

of knitted work on their needles.

Crocheters can borrow needles to give it a try!

CLASS LIMIT: 8

PREREQUISITES: None

INSTRUCTOR: Aziza Michael

Big Stitch University: 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Knitting: Making Scrubbies

If you love your knitted or

crocheted dishcloths,

you have to have some scrubbies!

Supplies included in fee.

Bring size 8 to 10 needles.

CLASS LIMIT: 10

PREREQUISITES: Ability to knit

FEE: $5 for supplies

INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Seymour

Big Stitch University: 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

CROCHET EDGING AND I-CORD

Make a snuggly blanket in no time

by adding a quick crochet edging

to purchased fleece.

I-CORD:

The simplest and most adaptable solution

to hide flaws while making design elements.

Students will need to bring hooks in sizes H-J.

Fleece and yarn will be provided.

CLASS LIMIT: 10

PREREQUISITES: Ability to crochet

INSTRUCTOR: Michele McClellan

Big Stitch University April 9

Here is the schedule.
Pictures will be added later this week!
Let me know what classes you are interested in
by leaving a comment.