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Spaces are limited.

Most Classes are limited, therefore, Preregistration is required for all classes. Cancellations received 72 hours prior to class will receive 50% refund. Cancellations less than 72 hours are non-refundable.

New classes are being formed -

Keep checking back to see what we have come up with!

LACE KNITTING/SHAWL WORKSHOP

Lace knitting is a style of knitting characterized by stable "holes" in the fabric arranged with consideration of aesthetic value.

Let’s knit some lace together. This workshop will teach you how to interpret lace patterns from a CHART.

First, we will study the chart and familiarize ourselves with how to read a chart, what the symbols are and how to execute yarn overs before a knit stitch and before a purl stitch. We will practice a couple of decrease methods, how to use our markers and what a life line is. You will learn the garter tab cast on method which is used in many triangular shawls. We will also discuss blocking.

For this shawl/shawlette you have the choice of yarns depending on your preference and/or skill level. I recommend worsted weight if you are not familiar with lace knitting.

Instructor: Julie Provost

Dates: Friday, July 16, 9:00 am - 3:30pm

Saturday, July 17, 9:00am-3:30pm

Saturday, July 24 9:00 am-3:30pm

Cost: $50.00 per person (materials not included but can be purchased at a 15% discount)

Pre-requisite: Must know how to knit and purl comfortably.

Materials:

Yarn Requirements

350-400 yards of fingering weight yarn, Size 8 40” circular needles

(this selection will make a finished size of approximately 17” deep by 42” after blocking0

or:

400 yards of worsted weight yarn on size 10 40” circular needles

(this yarn selection will make a smaller scarf/shawlette)

or:

600 yards of worsted weight yarn on size 10 40” circular needles

(this yarn selection will make a much larger shawl)

Please note that the size of your shawl is affected by how loosely or tightly you knit, the type of yarn chosen, the size of your needles, and the blocking method. There is no gauge requirement for this project.

Some scrap yarn for practice.
Small, and large round solid stitch markers, depends on your needle size.
Chibi needle and cotton yarn in a different color than your shawl. This will be used for a life line, if you choose to do so.
Straight Ruler to help you read your chart.
Pen and paper for note taking.

Class is limited to 5 people.

We will break for lunch. Feel free to bring lunch/snacks. Please purchase all materials prior to class and have any hanks of yarn purchased wound up into cakes so that we get started right away.

No PickUp Gusset Socks

If Back by Popular Demand!

If you’ve never knitted socks, or are an expert on double-pointed needles, this workshop will show you how to knit socks, one at a time, on the new 9" circular needle. We will be knitting from the cuff down, learning the no pick up gusset heel technique and finally ending with the Kitchener method to graft your socks. This class is always so much fun and fills up quickly.

Instructor: Jan Warner

Dates: This class runs over 3 sessions:

Wednesday: July 21st, 28th and August 4th - 2pm to 4pm

Wednesday: August 4th, 11th, and 18th - 6pm to 8 pm

Class Price: $50, plus cost of Materials, at a 10% discount.

Pre-requisite: Must know how to knit and purl comfortably

Materials: Sock yarn of your choice, roughly 400 yards to make a pair of socks. Size 2 or 3 9” circular needle.

Stitch markers, both locking and solid round, darning needle and scissors. Row counter is optional.

Class is Limited to 4 people.

Please purchase all materials prior to class and have any hanks of yarn purchased wound up into cakes so that we get started with the fun.

Knitting 101 - Ongoing

Learn to Knit!

Designed for: Absolute Beginners

Begin your love affair with yarn by learning how to knit! In this class, you’ll learn all the basics to get you started including:

• Casting on
• Knit and Purl Stitches
• Binding off

The skills you learn in this class will help you as you work on your first knitting project: a scarf!

Taught by Brian Crimmins, founder and author of knitting blog www.BrianKnits.com, this class will help build your confidence in a fun, comfortable atmosphere.

Date: Offered the one Saturday of each month. See Calendar for details.

Fee: The fee for this class is $35, plus the cost of materials (which are available at The Black Sheep at a 10 percent discount with registration)

Class Materials: For this class, you will need:

• Size 8 needles
• 2 to 3 skeins of worsted weight yarn (depending on how long you want to make your scarf). We recommend Plymouth Encore, Louet Gems, Brown Sheep or equivalent - all good yarns for beginning knitters.

Please purchase all materials prior to class day. Have any hanks of yarn wound into cakes or balls so that we can get the knitting fun started right away!

Crochet 101 - Ongoing

Crochet or crocheting is a process where people create fabrics from yarn or a thread by using a crochet hook. The actual word has been derived from the middle French word called “croc” or “croche”, which essentially means a hook. When you are pulling loops of yarn through other loops, this is called crochet or knitting. However, the basic difference between crochet and knitting is that crochet will only involve one active loop at a time (with the exception for Tunisian Crochet) and also instead of a knitting needles, a crochet hook is used.

Yes you can learn how to crochet anything from a potholder to a wedding gown. We hear it all the time “I wish I could crochet but all I can do is a chain”. Well since that is the foundation of any crochet project you are off to a great start. Lets start at the very beginning.

Once you learn the crochet basics you will find it fun, relaxing and a great outlet for your creative talents. We will start at the beginning; teaching you the chain stitch than we will learn the single crochet and double crochet, half double crochet and than the treble stitch.

Dates: See Calendar for Dates and Times

Class Price: $35, plus cost of Materials, at a 10% discount.

Materials: Size H or I crochet hook; 1 hank of Tahki Cotton Classic Yarn, or Tahki's Dove. Call the shop for specifics of that class.

Please purchase all materials and have any hanks purchased wound into cakes prior to class so that we get started with the fun.

Helping Hands Knit & Crochet Group

This is designed for anyone who needs a little help with any type of project. We can get you started, help you with a pattern that has just frustrated you no end, or just provide a little courage. This group is great for beginners but sometimes even the most experienced needs a little moral support. Come on down and we will help get you unsnagged (just a slight pun.)

· Wednesdays. Call ahead for schedule and availability.

· Need just a little "hand holding?" Stop by for expert guidance at No Cost! Although we encourage everyone to come and take advantage of this offer, we hope you understand that work goes on and we must unfortunately limit the amount of time spent on any given issue during this time. However, if you need a little more time, have a more complicated issue and/or just need some one-on-one guidance, we also offer private lessons . at $35 per hour. (Call the shop at 407.894.0444 for more details)

Please call ahead, schedules occasionally change!

Private Lessons

Do you have a knitting/crochet problem that requires more than a minute to solve?

Would you like undivided attention of an expert? We are here to help!

For only $35 an hour (15 minute minimum), rent the expertise of a yarn guru to decrypt a pattern, to wrangle a stray strand, or to untangle a technique.

We are now offering a discount if a series of lessons is desired. When you purchase 3 or more lessons we will give a10% discount.

Call 407.894.0444 or visit The Black Sheep to schedule your very own private lesson.