CLASS REGISTRATION You can register for any class in person at London Yarns or call the store at 519-474-0403 with your name, phone number and payment information; once payment is received your seat is reserved.
NOTE: We need a minimum of 2 students per class for these classes to run.
CROCHET BASICS & BEYOND CLASS Four 2-hour Sessions Cost: $160 (yarns to be purchased separately, patterns included) Dates & Times Session 1: Thursday, September 18/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 2: Thursday, September 25/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 3: Thursday, October 2/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 4: Thursday, October 9/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teacher: Cheryl
Join Cheryl with her enthusiastic approach and love of crocheting to learn a new skill! This progressive four session class will start with the basics and advance your crochet skills in each of the following sessions.
Session 1: Intro to Crocheting Learn the basic foundation stitches of crochet, including how to chain, single crochet, and double crochet. Cheryl will talk about tension, choice of yarns, and hook sizes while you practice, hands on, these basic stitches creating a stitch sampler in class to keep for reference.
Session 2: Dishcloth Scrubby Students will learn/review and put into practice the basic crochet skills of chaining and single crochet while creating a useful dishcloth scrubby. Attention will be given to how to keep the project square (a skill that is ever important in almost all crochet projects) and participants will learn to add a second yarn, intarsia style. Borders are crocheted with a single yarn while the middle of the cloth is made with two yarns held together. This gives the middle the “scrubby” effect!
Session 3: Baby Hat This is a great skill building class, as you will learn how to take ‘flat crochet’ stitches and discover how to work them in the round. Cheryl will also be teaching how to measure your gauge, how to join in the round and increase in the round. And as this is a top down pattern, it starts with the great Magic Loop technique, which Cheryl will easily guide you through.
This is a quick project to make up, so students can anticipate completing the project in class. And once you learn these basic skills, you can proceed with any of the variations that the pattern offers, including earflaps, all over flowers, multiple colours or even make the matching Adult version!
Session 4: Granny Square In this ‘next steps’ class, beginner Crocheters with a knowledge of crochet basics, will learn how to make a granny square. It's a small but mighty project that can be used to make blankets, stuffies, bags, shawls and yes, even garments!
Students will learn how to read and identify basic crochet symbols, how to read a crochet chart/schematic, how to change colours and create a colourful granny square using at least 3 different colours. Stitches taught and used in this class will include a basic chain, double crochet and slip stitches.
Rated: Beginner Crocheters Includes: patterns Required: Students will purchase separately 2 balls of Anthem worsted (one ball in each of 2 colours) for intro class and granny square, 1 ball of Peter Pan DK for baby hat, 1 ball of Sugar ‘n Cream and 1 ball of Creative Bubble for the dishcloth. Bring to Class: 4.00 mm and 5.00 mm crochet hooks
DK ANKLE SOCKS Three 2-hour Sessions Cost: $120.00 (pattern & yarn to be purchased separately) Dates & Times: Session 1: Saturday, September 13/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 2: Saturday, September 20/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 3: Saturday, September 27/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teachers: Judy & Cheryl
Please join Cheryl & Judy for their brand new DK Ankle sock class. They are so excited to share one of Judy’s newest Dragonpine Designs patterns with you! These sassy little ankle socks are not only fun and beautiful, but they are a joy to wear and to make. The weight of the DK yarn makes the knitting go so much faster, giving you the satisfaction of noticeable progress and accomplishment. The style of this sock is perfect for the classroom setting with its cute little rolled (or ribbed) cuff.
Even though this is an ankle sock, students will learn ALL the basic techniques needed to knit socks – casting on for the leg, the traditional heel flap, the heel turn, the gusset, foot length, toe shaping and of course the finale, grafting the toe.
Treat yourself to a new set of skills and become one of the many of us that are “sock- aholics”! You will find that you always have a sock on your needles, whether it is for yourself, a family member, or a cherished gift. Remember, the un-written rule of knitting….. Sock yarn does not count as stash! Ha Ha!
Rated: All Knitters Pre-Requisite: Knowledge of knit stitch; beneficial to know how to work in the round.
Required: Students will purchase separately the “DK Ankle Socks” pattern [DP-161] and their choice of DK weight sock yarn from London Yarns. There are many options available (see below). Bring to Class: 2.75mm double pointed needles, tape measure, darning needle, scissors, pen, paper
MITTEN MAGIC CLASS Three 2-hour Sessions Cost: $120 (pattern & yarn to be purchased separately) Dates & Times Session 1: Saturday, October 25/25 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Session 2: Saturday, November 1/25 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Session 3: Saturday, November 8/25 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Teachers: Judy & Cheryl
Please join Judy & Cheryl to learn all of the techniques needed to knit a pair of these fabulous mittens! Feel free to enjoy wearing them yourself or gift them to someone special.
As shown in the photo below, these mittens consist of 2 layers; the outside of the mitten (left) is knit using a single strand of fingering weight yarn and the extra cozy, warm inside layer (right) is knit holding a strand of fingering weight yarn along with a strand of lace weight mohair.
Students will learn a special type of cast on, a Provisional Cast-On where your stitches remain “live” so that you can collect them later to knit in the other direction without a seam! After choosing and knitting your style of cuff from the 3 options, you will then learn to knit a beautifully shaped gusset for the thumb that fits the natural shape of our palm. Talk about comfortable! The body of the mitten will then be worked and topped off with your choice of finishes for the tip of the mitten. With the inner layer complete, students will then be guided on collecting the live stitches (that have been waiting for you), from that special cast on edge, so you can seamlessly work the outer layer of your mitten! Ingenious!
Rated: All Knitters Pre-Requisite: Knowledge of knit stitch; beneficial to know how to work in the round.
Required: Students will purchase separately the “Mitten Magic” pattern [DP-158] and their choice of Fingering weight yarn (100g) or Sock yarn (100g) and Lace weight Mohair (25g) from London Yarns. There are many options available. Bring to Class: 3.25mm double pointed needle, tape measure, darning needle, scissors, pen, paper.
SOMMERKNUS SWEATER CLASS Four 2-hour Sessions Cost: $160 (yarn & pattern to be purchased separately) Dates & Times Session 1: Saturday, November 15/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 2: Saturday, November 22/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 3: Saturday, November 29/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 4: Saturday, December 6/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teachers: Judy & Cheryl
Join us to knit Sommerknus, a round yoke sweater worked from the top down with German short row shaping at the neck. The versatile pattern offers the option to adjust the length of the sleeves (short, three-quarter, or long sleeves) and the body length as well.
Even choosing the short sleeve length, this piece is a super year ‘round wear, perfect for layering and accessorizing!
With Judy & Cheryl’s guidance, students will enjoy knitting this ‘stitch sampler’ sweater with 5 different stitch patterns including textured stitches made of knit/purl combinations and one eyelet pattern thrown into the mix. Don’t let the term German Short Rows set you back! This invaluable skill is perfect to add to your knitting repertoire, and Judy & Cheryl will be there to guide you every step of the way! Knit with Vintage Baby, it is sooo soft and comfortable to wear, you won’t want to take it off! For those who prefer to avoid the wool blend, Peter Pan DK is a wonderful acrylic choice as well.
Pattern includes both written and charted instructions for each of the pattern stitches.
Students are requested to complete a gauge swatch prior to the first class in order to achieve the pattern gauge of 18 sts & 24 rows / 4” (10cm).
About the Pattern We can purchase the pattern on your behalf on Ravelry for about C$11.08. Printing is free when you purchase the pattern through London Yarns for the workshop.
Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) Designed to be worn with a positive ease of 7-10cm/2.75-4”.
Gauge: 18 sts & 24 rows = 4” (10cm) in Stockinette stitch on 5.00 mm
Needle sizes 4.00 mm x 40 cm circular needle for rib edges 4.00 mm x 80 cm circular needle for rib edges 5.00 mm* x 40 cm circular needle or DPN’s for neck & sleeves 5.00 mm* x 80 cm circular needle for yoke & body *or size needed to obtain gauge
Rated: Intermediate Knitter Pre-Requisite: Knowledge of knit & purl stitches; beneficial to know how to work in the round. Required: Students will purchase separately the Sommerknus pattern (see above). The yarn needed for your chosen size will be purchased through London Yarns. Bring to Class: yarn (wound into balls if needed), knitting needles, pattern, stitch marker for BOR, waste yarn/stitch holders, darning needle, scissors, and a pen or pencil to circle pattern size
Recommended Yarns Vintage Baby: 6 - 8 balls according to chosen size Peter Pan DK: 5 - 7 balls according to chosen size
Three 2-hour Sessions Cost: $120 (pattern & yarn to be purchased separately)
Dates & Times Session 1: Saturday, October 4/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 2: Saturday, October 11/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Session 3: Saturday, October 18/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teachers: Judy & Cheryl
Please join Judy & Cheryl to learn all of the techniques needed to knit a pair of these comfortable mittens! Feel free to enjoy wearing them yourself or gift them to someone special.
Mitten Basics – Staghorn Cables is a good, overall ‘bread & butter’ mitten pattern with added interest in the cabling! It is a simple, fundamental mitten designed with beginners in mind, but suitable for all skill levels.
Students will learn a knitted cast on, joining in the round on double pointed needles, working in the round, knitting a classic 2x2 ribbed cuff and then start the cable pattern on the front of the mitten while at the same time forming the contoured thumb gusset that fits the natural shape of our hands and making them very comfortable to wear. Students will also learn how to shape the top of the mitten, pick up stitches for and complete the thumb.
Knit in a worsted weight yarn, these mitts will work up quickly and be warm to wear.
Rated: All Knitters Pre-Requisite: Knowledge of knit & purl stitches; beneficial to know how to work in the round. Required: Students will purchase separately Mitten Basics ‘Staghorn Cables’ pattern [DP-160] and 1 skein* of either Vintage or Estelle Worsted (*2 skeins if making size Large) Bring to Class: 3.25 mm DPN’s, cable needle, stitch markers, stitch holder, darning needle, scissors. Please wind yarn prior to coming to class.
