THE YARN PROFESSOR’S OFFICE HOURS ARE ANNOUNCED!
In an effort to better serve Magpie’s clients, the YARN PROFESSORS will be available for out-of-store projects (yarn and pattern not purchased at The Cottage) for a $5.00 fee and of course FREE for in-store projects (yarn and pattern purchased at The Cottage). No Appointment is necessary, just walk in Tuesdays from 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. and help will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. (Please note: This time is set aside for limited help, NOT for instruction, one-on-one instruction is available for a fee of $25.00 per hour.)
Join us each Wednesday afternoon for Stitch Together (knit, crochet and other handworks welcome) from 12:30 – 3:00pm. It’s a great place for you to get or share advice, show off your finished project, find out about the latest greatest pattern, and of course, see what is new in the Cottage. Magpie’s will provide coffee, tea, and water. Light snacks are welcome. Continuing to meet every Wednesday Afternoon (except for Holidays).
Cost: FREE
Join us each Thursday Night for Stitch Nite (knit, crochet and other handworks welcome) from 5 – 7 pm. It’s a great place for you to get or share advice, show off your finished project, find out about the latest greatest pattern, and of course, see what is new in the Cottage. The Magpies will provide coffee, tea, and water. Light snacks are welcome. Continuing to meet every Thursday Night (except for Holidays) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Are you an experienced knitter who want to increase their skills?
This is the place for you! Following the Learn-To-Knit Afghan Book by Barbara G. Walker, we will explore 32 different knitting techniques during the upcoming year. We meet every other week, learning a new technique and work throughout the year to enhance our knitting skills. Continuing to meet every other Thursday Night 4:00p.m. This group is open to anyone who purchases the book ($19.99) and at least 3 skeins of yarn from Magpie’s Cottage to get started .
After you complete this book you should be able to proclaim your PGK (Pretty Good Knitter) Degree and you will officially be the Boss of Your Yarn!
NOTE: This group will meet directly before Thursday Stitch Together, so please stay and enjoy knitting at the cottage.
Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate
Instructor: Karla
Cost: Book & Yarn to start
1-21: Chapter 8, Sq. 60 Short-Row Stripes
2-4: Chapter 1, Sq. 1 Stripped Garter Stitich
2-18: Chapter 2, Sq. 9 Horizontal Chain
3-4: Chapter 3, Sq. 17 Woven Tweed
3-18: Chapter 4, Sq. 25 The Wave
4-1: Chapter 5, Sq. 34 Double Cables
4-15: Chapter 6, Sq. 41 Bias Stripes
4-29: Chapter 7, Sq. 49 Tilted Trellis
5-13: Chapter 8, Sq. 57 Star Stitch
Who doesn’t want to knit a sweater that looks great, fits right, and makes you feel like a knitting whiz? Join us for this fun, fast winter project. Liz Colomb will lead this exciting group.
Knitting Level: Easy Pattern and Yarn must be purchased at Magpie’s Cottage. Space is limited – so sign up today!
This knit along starts Jan. 14 and continues every other week (Jan.28, Feb.11) 4:00-5:00pm
Shop Model is knit using 1-2 Skeing of EcoWool & 2-3 Skeins of Heathers, sz US 17 32” circular needles & US 17 dpn & US 15 16” circular
Knitting 103 – Mittens, Mittens, Mittens!
Learn to make a pair of cozy, warm mittens. This class will focus on knitting in the round on double pointed needles, shaping, pattern reading and finishing.
Dates: Mondays, January 18 & 25 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner.
Teacher: Kim Harder
Cost: $40.00 includes pattern
Materials Needed: 100g Worsted Weight Yarn, US#5 & 7 Double Pointed Needles, Small Stitch Holders and 2 Stitch Markers.
Knitting 102 – Magpie’s Baby Hat
You already know how to cast-on, knit, purl, and bind-off.. Now we will help you take your knitting to the next level! Hats are fast, easy, and very satasfying, after you’ve knit one, your can knit any hat! We will focus on pattern reading and knitting in the round on circular and double pointed needles.
Dates: Tuesday, February 16 (5:30-7:30) & March 9 (5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Teacher: Karla Krueger
Cost: $30.00 Includes pattern.
Materials needed: 1 skein KnitCol (cotton or wool), US sz 3 16” circular & US sz 3 6” dpns
Knitting 101 Magpie’s Simple Scarf – Learn the basics of knitting
You will learn basics of knitting. Cast-on, Knit, Purl, and Bind-off.. We supply the yarn, needles, pattern and beginning knittng book. We offer 2 different class times to fit your schedule – day or night.
Dates: Weds Jan 27 & Feb 10 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. and Weds Jan 27 & Feb 10 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m.
Skill Level: New Knitter
Teachers: Kim Oslund
Cost: $45.00 Includes book, pattern, needles and yarn.
Beyond Basic Crochet 102 – Magpie’s Market Bag
Hi Ho, Hi Ho – It’s off to market we go! This bag will be put into full time use this summer. Whether you are on your way to the beach or the market, this great bag will hold all your essentials.
Dates: Mondays, February 1 & 15 (5:30 – 7:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Teacher: Kim Oslund
Cost: $40.00 includes pattern.
Learn to Crochet - Sampler
There is only one way to learn to crochet – just do it! Crochet is a very basic, fast and functional way to create wonderful things to use in your home, office or wear! This is a beginners class.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 26 & February 2 (5:30 – 7:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: New Crocheter – Beginner
Teacher: Kim Oslund
Cost: $45.00 includes learn to crochet booki, crochet hook and 1 skein of Encore.
A favorite for Magpie knitters! Make a great bag for yourself, or to give as a gift! The class incorporates many knitting concepts, knitting in the round, double pointed and circular knitting techniques, felting, and embellishing!
Dates: Mondays March 8 & 29 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m)
Skill Level: Have some basic knowledge of knitting. (Cast on, cast off, knit, purl, some pattern reading)
Teachers: Kim & Karla
Cost: $55.00 includes yarn and pattern (2 skeins Galway Worsted Weight 100% Wool)
Materials Needed: Needles: US 10.5 24″ circular needles, US 10.5 DPN, stitch markers, 3 stitch holders, tapestry needle, scissors, lining material if desired
Looking to shake things up? Learn this fun and easy toe-up method of knitting socks from a true knitting Olympian and soon you too will be going for sock gold! You will learn Wendy’s Magic Cast-on technique, increasing, a short row heel and Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Sewn Bind-Off.
Dates: Thursday Feb 4 & 18 (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Teacher: Bobbi Kraft
Cost: $45.00 Includes pattern
Materials Needed: 100g sock yarn, (2) 16” size 2 circular needles or size to fit gauge.
Entrelac Treasure Bags- (Multi-part class)
Entrelac is a series of building blocks, one row leaning right and one leaning left. It’s started with a straight cast-on, then a row of triangles for a foundation. Then alternating rows, starting with an initial triangle, then rectangles, and ending with a row of triangles. It is most easily done with short rows – increasing rather than decreasing short rows.
Dates: Mondays, February 8 & 22 (5:30 – 7:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced
Teacher: Karla
Cost: $40.00 Includes pattern and 1 skein of Boku
Everyone who has taken this class RAVES about it! Are you a yarn “thrower” and secretly have always wanted to knit in the “continental” way? Now’s your chance! In this wonderful, technique packed class, you will learn how to knit in the continental fashion, and learn two-color, two-handed, Fair Isle Knitting while making a sweetheart hat!
Dates: Saturday, March 6 (11:00 – 1:00)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Teacher: Bobbi Kraft
Cost: $40 Includes pattern and hand-out
Materials Needed: 150 yds of worsted weight yarn (main color), small amount of worsted weight yarn (contrast color), 16” circular needle size US #8 (or needle size to obtain gauge of 4.5 sts/inch), double pointed #8 needles, and stitch marker.
Homework: With main color and circurlar needles, cast on 90 stitches. Place stitch marker, and join in round, work 5 rounds in k1p1 ribbing, Round 6: Knit increasing every 9th stitch to a total of 100 stitches.
Learn how to knit 2 socks at 1 time! If you suffer from second sock syndrome this is the class for you! Learn the tips and tricks for knitting socks two at a time and recover from your second sock syndrome! To learn this technique, you will be working with two different colors making a pair of baby socks.
Dates: Monday, March 1 & 15 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced – Basic knowledge sock knitting is helpful..
Teacher: Bobbi Kraft
Cost: $45.00 includes yarn & The Magic Loop booklet
Materials Needed: US 4 40” circular needle and stitch markers.
Are you afraid to try cabling because you think it looks to hard? Find out just how easy it is and make a beautiful hat along the way!
Dates: Tuesday 16 (5:30pm.– 7:30 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Teacher: Karla & Kim
Cost: $40.00 Includes pattern and 1 skein of solid color Misty Alpaca yarn
Materials Needed: Large cable needle
Students receive 10% OFF all purchases one week before class begins through the last day of class.
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Do you want to learn a new technique or a new skill with one-on-one attention from one of our pro knitters? Magpie’s Cottage offers private lessons starting at $20/hour! Give us a call, or send us an e-mail at info@magpiescottage.com to schedule an appointment!
