2024 Classes

---

The Absolute Best Way to Learn How to Knit
(or switch to a faster, more efficient, seed-stitch, loving method)

---

Let blocking & Finishing Sweaters Be The Happy Ending with Lesyle Solomon

Finishing sweaters is too often a dreaded task.  Stop the clutter and fear of unfinished projects and eliminate the sense of guilt as you begin the next.  With this occasionally hands-on and empowering class, learn the secrets to sweater finishing.   See the effects of laundering and wear on all fibers to achieve exactly what you expect from hand-knit garments, as you are able to predict change even after wearing. See special ways to block, neatly sew shoulders; pick up stitches at the neck; practice how to begin and sew side, shoulder, and sleeve seams.  See two methods to sew set-in sleeves; and invisibly weave-in tails. What a great feeling it is when you have the knowledge to finish a sweater and have the task be as fun and interesting as knitting it.

Friday 10:00 – 1:00

---

The Beginners Road to Successful Knitting with Lesyle Solomon

Congratulations, you are now beyond the basics of knitting, purling, and excessive scarf making.  You have mastered the knit and purl stitch, can make drawers full of scarves and shawls, but are uneasy about making a real sweater that has to fit because the instructions are intimidating. Let this class be the ramp to knitting success from a seasoned 20-year yarn shop owner, knitwear designer, and teacher. Learn about the language of knitting—the abbreviations, the parentheses, brackets, the asterisks—and manage those confusing “at the same time” directions. Learn how to identify gauge for both stitches and rows and know exactly what to adjust if necessary. Learn fiber facts, choosing size and ease, and how to substitute yarn. Use your new knowledge by practicing a sampling of various shaping directions, stitches, and repeats, which will reinforce your ability to understand directions. Learn about blocking, picking up stitches, and realize that you can make a sweater that fits!

Saturday 10:00-1:00

---

Slow Stitch for Valentines Day

Slow stitch a Valentine’s Day keepsake (9X12) . This is a two hour class where the student will learn the art of slow stitching using fabric collage and embroidery stitches to create a lovely whimsical heart scene. You will learn the Chain Stitch, Split Stitch, and French Knot. The student will receive a kit including all materials and step by step instructions. The kit includes reclaimed fabric and elements. Extra kits can be purchased for $15.00. Slow stitching is a great way to reuse old clothing and fabrics in your current stash.

---

Sweater Deconstruction

Learn to take apart gently used sweaters and gain yards and yards of yarn ready to turn into your next project. This intro class goes through selecting the right sweater, the deconstruction process, and tips and tricks for storing and using reclaimed yarn. Please bring a pair of sharp/pointy scissors. One sweater is included in the class cost. Please feel free to bring one or two sweaters to take apart (not required).

---

Intro to Quilling

Intro to quilling – the art of rolling strips of paper into designs. This class will focus on different techniques, tools, and possibilities. Includes supplies to make an ornament of your choosing.

---

Intermediate Lace Shawl

Learn to knit beginners lace with the Haruni Sawl- free Ravelry pattern designed by Emily Ross – the pattern uses yarn overs and decreases to create sections of lacework. This is a triangle, top-down shawl. Please bring 2 skeins fingering/ sock weight yarn (these can be the same color or contrasting colors) and size 4/5 needles. Pattern will be provided.

---

Beginners Needle Felting

Learn to needle felt while making a cute ornament. The class cost includes supplies

---

Make & Take” Woven Snowflake Ornament

Students will learn the techniques to weave a 6 inch “Snowflake” that can be used as an ornament or door decoration. These ornaments will be woven using heavy cardstock scrapbook paper. Classes will be offered at multiple times each day during the 3 day event. Cost is $15.00 to be paid when registering for your 30 minute time slot at the “Weaving Demonstration” booth during the Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo. Come to the main booth for more information while at the expo.

---

Beginners Counted Cross Stitch

Learn the basics of counted cross stitching while making a cute ornament. This class includes all supplies. Please bring scissors.

---

Mini Sweater Ornament

Whether you’re looking to make a quick ornament for your holiday packages and trees or are looking to try top-down sweater construction before committing to a full size garment, this class is a good place to start. You’ll learn all of the basic construction techniques in a bite size project. Yarn and pattern are included. Students should be familiar with working on double pointed needles. Students will need to bring US 7/4.50mm double pointed needles, 1 locking stitch marker, a tapestry needle and some waste yarn to class. Pattern and project yarn are included.

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner to Advanced. Length:  3 hours

---

One Skein Crochet Cowl

Advance your crochet skills with this deceptively simple cowl! You’ll learn how to crochet in the round and discover a cluster stitch. Students will need to bring (1) 100 gram skein of any Youghiogheny Yarns DK weight yarn, a US H (5.00mm) crochet hook, and 1 locking stitch marker to class. Pattern will be provided.

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner to Advanced

Length: 3 hours

---

Felted Soap

Learn to make a felted wool cover for your soap using a large 6 ounce bar of organic goat’s milk soap and a selection of about 15 colors of wool. The covered soap can be reused many times for skin softening and defoliation. Taught by Alicia Rappold.

---

Crochet With Plastic Yarn

In this class you will learn how to create “Plarn” — plastic yarn made from grocery bags. The Result? A far more stylish and sturdy tote/beach bag than the ones that seem to rip before you make it to your car! A limited stash of bags will be provided to help you get started, but feel free to bring your own. The more colorful the better! Prior crochet skills would be helpful, but are not required.

---

Learn to use a Circular Loom!

Learn the basic stitches needed to create beautiful projects on a circular or scarf knitting loom. This class is designed for beginners, so no worries about skill level!You will learn how to “cast on” to start your project, how to create the “e-wrap” stitch that creates the “knit look” effect, and how to join your ends to complete your project!It is super easy once you have learned the basics and is a perfect way to de-stash your leftover remnant yarns! You will need to bring one skein of worsted weight yarn.

---

“Make Up” Your Own Cosmetic Bag!

---