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Summer Knitting Classes - Sign Up Now!

Sun, Jun 27, 10

NEW SUMMER CLASSES AT ALPACA DIRECT

All classes will betaught on Thursday evenings from 7-9PM.Our store is locatedat 144 Continente Ave, Suite 170, Brentwood, Ca 94513, PH-925-237-2575Knit 101Skill level:NoviceFee:  $20, supplies additionalDate:  July15, 2010This one-session class is for new andbeginning knitters. New knitters will learn to knit, purl, cast on andbind off. Beginning knitters will learn how knit and purl stitches worktogether to create interesting patterns. Your instructor will provideinstructions and pattern to create a  Scarf for your first project. Noexperience required.  This class is just the basics. Registeredstudents will receive 10% off class materials.Knit 102Skill level:BeginnerFee:  $20, supplies additionalDate:  July22, 2010This one-session class is for knitterswho know the basics (cast on, knit, purl, cast off) and who are readyfor their first project. In this class, you learn increases, decreases,fixing twisted and dropped stitches, reading a pattern and start aproject of your choice. This is the recommended next class after Knit101. Bring light colored yarn and appropriate needles. If you want touse the yarn and needles you purchased for Knit 101, Alpaca Direct staffcan help you find an appropriate pattern and yarn.Registeredstudents will receive 10% off class materials.Crochet 101Skill Level:NoviceFee: $20, supplies additionalDate:  July 292010Crochet isfast and fun.  During this one-session class students will learn all thebasic stitches of crochet (single, half-double, double and treblecrochet), joining new yarn, increasing and decreasing.  Registeredstudents will receive 10% off class materials.Crochet 102Skill Level:BeginnerFee: $20, supplies additionalDate:  August5, 2010This class is for those who know thecrochet basics (chain, single, half-double, double and treble crochet).In this class, you learn increases, decreases and how to read apattern.  You will start a project of your choice.  Alpaca Direct staffcan help you find an appropriate pattern and yarn for your project.Registeredstudents will receive 10% off class materials.Neck Warmer HatSkill Level:IntermediateFee:  $20, suppliesadditionalDate:  August 12, 2010This is a fun and easyclass that will use your knit and purl skills, then finish off with anI-cord.Samplemade with Suri Merino Paint yarn. Circular needle size US 5.  We willbe using the pattern from Knitted Gifts by Ann Budd.Registered studentswill receive 10% off class materials.Disclaimer: Enroll early as class sizeis limited.  Although we anticipate full registration for all classes,we reserve the right to cancel a class due to poor enrollment.  In thiscircumstance your fee will be refunded in full.  If you are not able tomake your class, we will need 24 hours notice for a full refund.  Fewerthan 24 hours notice or No Show = no refund.  Fees listed are for thecomplete class, including all sessions and unless noted do not includematerials or patterns. Missed classes may be made up at a later session.Please bring basic accessories to all classes:  scissors, stitchmarkers, yarn needles, etc