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Classes & Workshops
at Mary's Yarns
Make your New Years Resolution to learn something new with your knitting needles! Give us a call to sign up.
905-479-7833
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Block of the Month |
It’s back! Another round of our ever so popular “Block of the Month”Afghan. This class is perfect for people who are looking for something social and who are wanting to broaden their knitting horizons. Meet once a month, learn a new stitch pattern and in one year- a blanket is born!
Cost- $65.00 plus materials.
When- Saturday, January 9th from 10:00-12:00 and every following SECOND Saturday of each month.
Skill Level- Ambitious Beginner (must know how to knit, purl, cast on and cast off)
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KAL Einstein Coat |
Lynn and Mary have been itching to knit the Sally Melville Einstein Coat. This project isn’t difficult, but they both suspect they will need some motivation in order to get through it!
Knit in a bulky weight yarn, the option is there to experiement with blending yarns together. There will be no formal instruction provided, it’s more just a chance to get together with other knitters and work through problems with the project together.
Cost- $25.00 plus materials
When- Beginning Thursday, January 14th from 7:00-9:00 pm and every other Thursday evening until April 1st.
Skill Level- Ambitious Beginner (must know how to knit, purl, cast on and cast off)
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Socks |
Join Lynn as we work through the basics of sock knitting. Once you start, you just won’t be able to stop!
Cost- $40.00 plus materials
When- Wednesday , January 13th and 20th from 10:00-12:00 OR Tuesday, February 2nd and 9th from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Skill Level- Intermediate. Must be able to knit, purl, cast on, cast off and knit on double pointed needles.
Homework- With 3.5 mm needles, cast on 48 stitches and knit in ribbing for 2”. Continue knitting in stocking stitch until length of leg equals approximiately 7”. |
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Beginner Shawl |
Join Lynn. M as she walks you through the basics of this easy shawl. Learn a few new techniques and get started on your 2010 holiday knitting!
Cost- $40.00 plus materials
When- Thursday, January 14th and 20th from 10:00-12:00.
Skill Level- Confident beginner. |
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Mittens |
Let Mary show you how to make these fabulous mittens on double pointed needles. Learn the trick of thumb gussets and get ready to crank out a zillion pairs of mitts in time for NEXT years holiday season.
Cost- $40.00 plus materials
When- Tuesday, January 19th and 26th from 10:00-12:00.
Skill Level- Ambitious Beginner. Must be able to knit, purl, cast on, cast off and knit on double pointed needles. |
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Continental Knitting |
Let our seasoned Continental Knitter, Kersti show you the ropes. Practice what you learn, and you just might be knitting faster than you can handle! If you took her last class and feel you want a follow-up, join her on January 30th for some brushing up!
Cost- $20.00 per session.
When- Saturday January 23rd from 10:00-12:00.
Brush-up session-(open to anyone who has taken the class in the Fall, or on January 23rd) Saturday, January 30th from 10:00-12:00.
Skill Level- Must be comfortable knitting in whatever way it is that you knit. |
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Angel Lace Shawl |
Mary has knit this shawl for almost every loved woman in her life and she want to share the Angel-Lace- Love with you! If you have never attempted lace before but are keen to give it a shot, this is the class for you!
Cost- $40.00 plus materials.
When- Thursday, January 28th and February 4th from 1:00-3:00.
Skill Level- Must be able to knit, purl, cast on and cast off comfortably. |
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Shalom Cardigan |
Join Lynn. M as she walks you through this fabulous and versatile capped sleeve cardigan. Worked from the top down (that means no seams!), make this great little number in no time. A perfect `first garment`for novice knitters out there.
Cost- $60.00 plus materials.
When- Tuesday, February 2nd, 9th and 16th from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Skill Level- Ambitious Beginner. Must be able to knit, purl, cast on and cast off comfortably. |
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Learn to Knit |
Is learning how to knit on your list of New Years Resolutions? Join Lynn. M as she takes you from the very basics and beyond. Learn the basics techniques from casting on, casting off, the knit and the purl stitch. Before you know it, you’ll be cranking out heirlooms for everyone!
Cost- $60.00 plus materials.
When- Friday, February 5th, 12, and 19th from 10:00-12:00.
Skill Level- Absolute 100% beginner. |
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Beginner Projects Class |
If you already have the very basics of knitting down pat, but are ready to move beyond a scarf, join Lynn. M as she walks you through your first project. A baby sweater? A hat for you? No sweat. We’ll make sure you walk out of the shop with something to be proud of.
Cost- $75.00 plus materials.
When- Saturday, February 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th from 2:00-4:00.
Skill Level- Beginner. |
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Valentine's Day Heart |
Whether or not you have a Valentine, who doesn’t love hearts? Join Lynn. C as she walks you through this sweet little Valentine. Give it to a loved one, or keep it for yourself!
Cost- $20.00 plus materials.
When- Saturday, February 6th from 10:00-12:00.
Skill Level- Intermediate.
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Granny Square |
You must know about our love affair with Granny Squares by now. If not, swing by the shop and check out the one we’ve got made up! You’ll be ‘hooked’ (har, har).
Cost- $20.00 plus materials.
When- Thursday, February 18th from 10:00-12:00.
Skill Level- Very basic crochet skills are helpful.
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Blossom Dearies |
When Lynn. C took off to the Sock Summit, she had signed up for a few classes she knew nothing about. When she added ‘Beautiful Beaded Baby Booties’ to her schedule, she had no idea what she was in for- but was she ever glad she got in! She has since knit multiple pairs of these beautiful little numbers designed by Sivia Harding and wants to share the ‘Beautiful Beaded Baby Booties’ love with you! Whether you have babies in your life or not, this project is totally worth giving a shot. Learn toe up sock construction, knitting with beads and chart reading. Let this project challenge you!
Cost- $40.00 plus materials.
When- Tuesday, February 16th and 23rd from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Skill Level- Intermediate.
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Private Lessons |
If there is something you are wanting to learn that isn't being offered here, feel free to give us a call and we can arrange for a private lesson at $25.00/hour. |
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Class Rules |
While we love to teach classes and see you all broaden your knitting horizons, we do need to make a few rules here.
All classes must be paid in full upon registration.
No refund for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.
All materials should be purchased at Mary's Yarns.
While we want you to make progress, we cannot offer extra help that exceeds a few minutes without prior notice outside of class time. |
We’re all looking forward to these classes and hope that we’re meeting your knitting needs. Please let us know where we’re falling short and we’ll see what we can do.
Thanks for returning to visit. You’re special to us!
Lynn, Mary & Kersti |
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