Events between: Saturday, February 28, 2009 and Sunday, March 1, 2009 |
Events for: February 2009 |
| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, February 5, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Learn the basics, ask questions, or share something more complicated-everyone is invited. | Times: | 6:45PM - 8:30PM |
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| Sock construction 9:00 | | Date: | Saturday, February 7, 2009 | Title: | Sock construction 9:00 | Description: | Learn how to knit socks from top down-heel flap, heel turn and short rows, kitchener stitch. complete a pair of toddler or elf socks. Second class 02/21 9:00
Cost: $40 Teacher: Lorraine | Times: | 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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| Moebius scarf 2:00 | | Date: | Saturday, February 7, 2009 | Title: | Moebius scarf 2:00 | Description: | Learn the correct cast-on for the never ending Moebius. It's afun and twisted project to knit | Times: | 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, February 12, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Learn the basics, ask questions, share something more complicated. Everyone is invited | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Beer and Knitting 2:00-5:00 Fruit Beers & Knitted Hearts | | Date: | Saturday, February 14, 2009 | Title: | Beer and Knitting 2:00-5:00 Fruit Beers & Knitted Hearts | Description: | Our class today is "Fruit Beers and Knitted Hearts". The addition of fruit sweetens the beer. So on this Valentine's Day we"ll tasate the sweet side of beerand explore the heartfelt side of knitting. Call shop for details.
Teacher: Jenne Cost: $35.00 | Times: | 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
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| Victorian Lace Scarf 6:00-9:00 | | Date: | Wednesday, February 18, 2009 | Title: | Victorian Lace Scarf 6:00-9:00 | Description: | We'll go thru every step of creating a victorian scarf by creating a small sampler. You'll learn to do a lace cast-on, read lace patterns and make right and left slanting increases and decreases, and knit a border.. For inspiration, search Ravelry for Victorian Lace Today | Times: | 6:00PM - 8:45PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, February 19, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Learn the basics, ask questions,share something more complicated...everyone is invited | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, February 26, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | learn the basics,ask questions or share something more complicated...evryone is invited
Cost: Tip-jar | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Hairpin Lace 9:00 | | Date: | Saturday, March 7, 2009 | Title: | Hairpin Lace 9:00 | Description: | Learn a fun way to do Open-work shawls and and scarves
Cost $35 Teacher: Bonnie | Times: | 9:00AM - 11:30AM |
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| Beginning Spinning 2:00 | | Date: | Saturday, March 7, 2009 | Title: | Beginning Spinning 2:00 | Description: | Learn how to spin you own yarn, using a drop spindle-we will have drop spindles to use or purchase, and roving. This is a 2-part class-The second part will focus on plying the yarn that you have already spun
COST: $35 TEACHER : Sara | Times: | 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
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| Beginning Knitting | | Date: | Saturday, April 18, 2009 | Title: | Beginning Knitting | Description: | Learn the basic knit purl and cast-ons.
Call 805-549-9276 for reservations cost: $20 | Times: | 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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| LORNA MISER BOOK-SIGNING | | Date: | Friday, May 22, 2009 | Title: | LORNA MISER BOOK-SIGNING | Description: | Lorna, (founder of Lorna's Laces) will be at the shop to meet and sign her new book "FAITH HOPE LOVE KNITTING". So stop by for a glass of local wine and a chance to meet Lorna-Call the shop to reserve a copy of her book: 805-849-9276 and inquire about participating in her class Sat morning. | Times: | 4:00PM - 6:00PM |
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| Fairisle knitting by Lorna Miser | | Date: | Saturday, May 23, 2009 | Title: | Fairisle knitting by Lorna Miser | Description: | Learn first to knit continental with the yarn in your left hand. Then combine thatwith your right throwing, carring one color in each hand-the class project is a fairisle hat using two colors. You will learn to read a chart and carry yarns across the back.
If you can knit, you will be able to learn this traditional technique-This promises to be a really fun class, so call the shop or e-mail for reservations-805-549-9276 Cost $40 | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Art After Dark | | Date: | Friday, June 5, 2009 | Title: | Art After Dark | Description: | Part of a monthly San Luis Obispo downtown event.
Join us for some drinks and appetizers and see local fiber artists and their pieces! The entire Chorro block is participating, it will be a fun event! | Times: | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
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| Cable Workshop for Block of the Month | | Date: | Saturday, June 6, 2009 | Title: | Cable Workshop for Block of the Month | Description: | This is a free informational session and presentation on cable technique. It's not a hands-on class. | Times: | 10:00AM - 11:00AM |
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| BrooklynTweed's Hemlock Ring, Part 1 | | Date: | Thursday, June 18, 2009 | Title: | BrooklynTweed's Hemlock Ring, Part 1 | Description: | Learn to knit BrooklynTweed's (Jared Flood's) Hemlock Ring lace shawl in a 3-part class!
Cost: $35
Instructor: Bonni | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Beginning Knitting & Beer! | | Date: | Saturday, June 20, 2009 | Title: | Beginning Knitting & Beer! | Description: | Learn how to knit and learn about beer! | Times: | 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
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| BrooklynTweed's Hemlock Ring, Part 2 | | Date: | Thursday, June 25, 2009 | Title: | BrooklynTweed's Hemlock Ring, Part 2 | Description: | The second part of a 3-part series to learn how to knit BrooklynTweed's (Jared Flood's) Hemlock Ring lace shawl. | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| American Ale and Placemats | | Date: | Saturday, June 27, 2009 | Title: | American Ale and Placemats | Description: | Let us celebrate the American Ale! This is the flagship beer style of many American craft brewers. It's time for us to stop and take notice. Then you'll need something to set your beer glass on, along with your summertime meal. Placemats are the perfect ticket! You'll have five patterns to choose from. | Times: | 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
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| BrooklynTweed's Hemlock Ring, Part 3 | | Date: | Thursday, July 16, 2009 | Title: | BrooklynTweed's Hemlock Ring, Part 3 | Description: | The third and last installment of the Hemlock Ring - finishing! | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Summer Beers & Dishcloths | | Date: | Saturday, July 18, 2009 | Title: | Summer Beers & Dishcloths | Description: | There are several breweries that release a seasonal summer beer. Many of these are wheat beers, but we won't be limiting ourselves to just that style. To go with our summer quaffing, we'll be knitting some light, cotton dishcloths. | Times: | 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
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| Toe-up Socks | | Date: | Saturday, July 25, 2009 | Title: | Toe-up Socks | Description: | Learn how to knit socks from the toe up! Great technique for using up all of your yarn and never running out early!
Cost: $35
Instructor: Bonni | Times: | 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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| Alpaca Field Trip | | Date: | Sunday, August 2, 2009 | Title: | Alpaca Field Trip | Description: | We're heading to Ranch of the Oaks near Lompoc and Silver Sun Alpacas near Los Olivos to tour their ranches, see their animals, and feel their great yarn!
| Times: | ALL DAY EVENT |
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| Steeks, Part 1 | | Date: | Saturday, August 15, 2009 | Title: | Steeks, Part 1 | Description: | OMG!!! Cut your knitting to make a garment! Part 1 of a 2-part series.
Cost: $35
Instructor: Bonni | Times: | 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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| Steeks, Part 2 | | Date: | Saturday, August 29, 2009 | Title: | Steeks, Part 2 | Description: | Second installment of an exciting 2-part series in which you take control of your seams with scissors! | Times: | 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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| IPAs & Tote Bags | | Date: | Saturday, August 29, 2009 | Title: | IPAs & Tote Bags | Description: | By exploring IPAs (India Pale Ales) we'll learn more about hops. If you've been confused at all by the flavor differences between malt and hops, this class will set you straight on the hop side of things. When you're out and about during the long days of summer, tote bags definitely come in handy. There will be tote bag patterns available in a variety of styles and sizes. | Times: | 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Events for: September 2009 |
| Lorna Miser Book-signing & trunk-show | | Date: | Saturday, September 12, 2009 | Title: | Lorna Miser Book-signing & trunk-show | Description: | Lorna is a nationally acclaimed knitting designer and founder of LORNA'S LACES, a unique hand-dyed yarn company. She will be in SLO for her book-signing FAITH HOPE LOVE KNITTING and also to teach a fairisle knitting class tmorrow Sun at 11:00 see calendar for details or call 805-549-9276 | Times: | 4:00PM - 6:00PM |
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| Lorna Miser Teaches Fairisle Knitting | | Date: | Sunday, September 13, 2009 | Title: | Lorna Miser Teaches Fairisle Knitting | Description: | Lorna is a nationally acclaimed knitting designer and founder od LORNA'S LACES. She will teach all of us how to do fairisle knitting. First you will learn to knit "continental style" the you will combine that with the throw method and one color in each hand...WOW. The class project is a fairisle hat using 2 colors and it really is fun! You will also learn to read A CHART. INCLUDES LUNCH...Cost is $35.00
| Times: | ALL DAY EVENT |
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| Belgian Ale & I-Cord | | Date: | Saturday, September 19, 2009 | Title: | Belgian Ale & I-Cord | Description: | The Belgian style of brewing is delicious and unique. From beers made by Trappist monks to American brewers brewing in the Belgian style, we'll be tasting and discussing the full range. Belgian beer tends to be higher in alcohol, so we'll keep the knitting project simple. I-Cord is easy to make and has many, many uses. There will be plenty of ideas circulating about what you can do with your finished I-Cord. | Times: | 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, October 8, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated. | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, October 9, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center. All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men, women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Oktoberfest & Beanies | | Date: | Saturday, October 10, 2009 | Title: | Oktoberfest & Beanies | Description: | October is the month of the German Oktoberfest. We'll put our focus on German beer, particularly beer brewed in celebration of this fall festival. If you want to learn more about the flavor characteristics of malt, this is the class for you. In preparation for the coolermonths of Winter and the looming need for Christmas gifts, there will be five beanie patterns to choose from. | Times: | 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, October 15, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated. | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, October 16, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center. All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men, women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY 25% off | | Date: | Saturday, October 17, 2009 | Title: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY 25% off | Description: | Join us for our 3rd anniveresay sale | Times: | 11:00AM - 6:00PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, October 22, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated. | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, October 23, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center. All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men, women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Fingerless gloves 10:00 | | Date: | Saturday, October 24, 2009 | Title: | Fingerless gloves 10:00 | Description: | Our Project class for Oct-learn to make fingerless gloves, using double-pointed needles-also learn a cool new stitch...looks like a cable, feels like a cable, but it's a faux cable stitch.
Cost: $35
Teacher: Lorraine ... call shop for info and reservations | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers- Beginning Crochet class tonight | | Date: | Thursday, October 29, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers- Beginning Crochet class tonight | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated. ALSO TONIGHT:
Carrie Sundra will teach beginning crochet in preperation for anyone who is interested in learning the basics to participate in our crochet Block of the Month club, which will start on November 5 and continue every first Thurs. evening. There is no cost for participation in Block of the Month.
Cost of Beginnig class : $35 | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, October 30, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center. All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men, women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Short Row scarf 10:00-12:00 | | Date: | Saturday, October 31, 2009 | Title: | Short Row scarf 10:00-12:00 | Description: | Our October technique class will give you a great technique to add to your repertoire. Short rows are used in many patterns for shaping, socks. They can also be a great deign erlement So come sign up for this class, and enjoy Halloween treats. Taught be
Cost: $35
Teacher: Bonni | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Events for: November 2009 |
| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, November 5, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated. | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, November 6, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center.
All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men,
women and children. No need to call, just come.
| Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, November 12, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated. | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, November 13, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center.
All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men,
women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Unibroue & Allagash and Scrap Yarn Scarf/Shawl Project | | Date: | Sunday, November 15, 2009 | Title: | Unibroue & Allagash and Scrap Yarn Scarf/Shawl Project | Description: | Allagash has become the favorite brand of our Beer & Knitting Class attendees. We'll be focusing on this awesome Maine brewery, as well as the wonderful beer brewed by Canadian Brewery Unibroue. We'll be knitting a scrap yarn project that can be a scarf, shawl, or blanket depending on when you decide to stop knitting. For those of you who know how much I hat weaving in ends, these ends are left hanging and become the fringe. Pretty cool! | Times: | 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, November 19, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated. | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, November 20, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center.
All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men,
women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Fiber Fabric - a Yarn Art Class! | | Date: | Saturday, November 21, 2009 | Title: | Fiber Fabric - a Yarn Art Class! | Description: | Anne will be teaching this fun class that has a bit of magic involved! Make a fun fabric out of your favorite yarn! Cost is $35.
| Times: | 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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| CLOSED | | Date: | Thursday, November 26, 2009 | Title: | CLOSED | Description: | The shop is closed for Thanksgiving this day. Open on Friday!
| Times: | ALL DAY EVENT |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, November 27, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center.
All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men,
women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Events for: December 2009 |
| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, December 3, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated. | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, December 4, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center.
All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men,
women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, December 10, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated. | Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, December 11, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center.
All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men,
women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Christmas Beer & Ornaments | | Date: | Sunday, December 13, 2009 | Title: | Christmas Beer & Ornaments | Description: | For those of you who missed it last year, this class is back. For those of you who attended this class last year, it will be different! Holiday beers are always delicious and many of them change annually, as will the pattern offering for the ornaments. We will kick off the holidays the right way by starting the class with the 2009 Anchor Brewing Company Christmas Ale! | Times: | 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
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| Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | | Date: | Thursday, December 17, 2009 | Title: | Thursday Night Hookers-(Drop-in for Crocheters) 6:30-8:30 | Description: | Drop-In Night-Learn the basics-get help-or share something more complicated.
| Times: | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Mama Bear Project | | Date: | Friday, December 18, 2009 | Title: | Mama Bear Project | Description: | Come knit projects for Prado Day Center.
All yarn has been donated for our Holiday Knitting for homeless men,
women and children. No need to call, just come. | Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Basic Hat on Circular Needles | | Date: | Saturday, January 16, 2010 | Title: | Basic Hat on Circular Needles | Description: | This is the perfect class for a beginning knitter who has made a scarf and is ready to tackle a circular project. You'll learn how to knit in the round using circular needles, while making a basic beanie. Necessary supplies are worsted weight yarn and the recommended needle size for that yarn in a 16" circular.
| Times: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| "Spinning" Yarns, Stories & Poetry | | Date: | Monday, January 25, 2010 | Title: | "Spinning" Yarns, Stories & Poetry | Description: | Join us for a night of storytelling and poetry reading! This is a free event, and friendly for non-crafting friends. But we still encourage you to bring your needles, hooks, or spindles! Bring a snack to share, we'll provide drinks.
| Times: | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
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