Sign up for Fall Classes at Alpaca Direct

by 4 October 03, 2009 2 min read

We're offering a nice array of knitting, crochet, spinning and felting classes this fall.  All classes will be taught on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm.    

Alpaca Direct Class Schedule

Classes are Thursday evenings 7-9pm  

Felting with Artfelt -  $25 - Thursday Oct 8th  (Sign up for this class)

Class will include a kit containing all the supplies you'll need to create a felted scarf project.

 

Learn to spin fiber with a drop spindle $25 - Oct 15th  (Sign up for this class)

Learn the basics of the drop spindle and now to spin your own yarn.

Materials needed: Drop spindle, 1 or more oz of fiber

Learn to knit $30 - Oct 22nd  (Sign up for this class)

Learn step by step how to cast on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, bind off. Create the beginning of your own knitted scarf.

Materials needed:  1 Skein of chunky weight yarn,  #10 knitting needles

 

Learn to crochet $30 - Oct 29th (Sign up for this class)

Take your crochet skills up a notch as you learn 4 versatile pattern stitches that will bring pizzazz to your afghans, fashions, and other projects. Learn the chain stitch, single, double and treble stitches.

Materials needed: 1 skein of worsted weight yarn, One large G or H crochet hook

 

Knit a Scarf $30 - Nov 5th  (Sign up for this class)

Learn to knit a cool patterned scarf 

Materials needed: 2 skeins of yarn, 1 set #10 needles

 

Knit a  Hat $30 - Nov 12th (Sign up for this class)

Here's a fun project to knit a fun winter hat or tam to match the scarf from the prior lesson.

Materials needed: 1 Skein of chunky weight yarn,  #10 knitting needles

 

Knit Socks on Circular Needles $30  - Nov 19th (Sign up for this class)

Learn how to knit socks on a set of circular needles. This class is designed for knitters who are familiar with circular needles, increases and decreases. We will cover the heel and gusset.

Materials needed:  1 Skein of worsted weight yarn,  1 set of #10 circular knitting needles 

 

Class Location:

Our Store is located at 144 Continente Ave, Suite 170, Brentwood, CA 94513  PH:925-237-2575

Supplies are available at our store.  10% discount on items purchased the day of the class!

 

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