YARNS ETC SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE

CHAPEL HILL CLASSES

Call yarns etc to sign up today 919.928.8810

Learn to Knit       $25
Always wanted to take up knitting? Now is your time, come learn from the best! One time class.
7- 9 pm
Thursday, May 3Thursday, June 7

Mini Classes- (sign up for 1 or all 4)
Tuesdays 10-11:30
May 1  Reading patterns, getting gauge, abbreviations, charts.

May 8  Learning fancy sts, cables, traveling sts and more.

May 15  Finishing techniques- different seaming techniques including 3 needle bind off.

May 22 Finishing Techniques - picking up sts,button holes and button bands and more.

Learn to Crochet      $25
Here's your opportunity to get a beautiful start on your crochet adventures! One time class.
7-9 pm
Sunday, April 15
Sunday, May 20
Sunday, June 10

General Knitting      $60

Tuesday 7- 9 pm 

April 17, 24, May 8, 15, 22 & 29

Sunday 6- 8 pm

April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 20 & 27

Toe Up Sock Workshop     $50

From the tip of the toe to the top of the cuff, socks will have you hooked! Four sessions to sock Mastery! Seamless toe, Magic Loop and all the skills you need to use each of our amazing yarns to make a sock that fits perfectly every time.
6:30- 8:30pm

Monday, April 23, 30, May 7 & 14

Classic Knit Hat in Any Size      $50
Come pick out your favorite yarn in the shop and we'll create a great hat together. With a little expert guidance you can knit any hat to flatter. Raise the bar!
4- 5:30 pm

Sunday, April 22, 29 & May 6

Magic Loop         $20
A great skill to have in a pinch! Always wanted to try it? Learn this great method for knitting quickly in the round with a longer circular. Saves wear on your hands and wrists and improves the versatility of your knitting needle collection.
4- 5:30 pm

Sunday April 15

LEARN TO SPIN         $60

Introduction to spinning technique on the spindle and spinning wheel. A perfect activity for all! Includes Materials.

6- 7:30 pm

See details and sign up here!

GREAT YARNS 2012 CLASS SCHEDULE

GREAT YARNS JANUARY-MARCH 2012

CLASS SCHEDULE

CALL NOW TO REGISTER  919.832.3599

KNIT NIGHT- JANUARY 5TH, 6:30-9:00 PM
KNIT NIGHT- FEBRUARY 3RD, 6:30-9:00 PM
KNIT NIGHT- MARCH 2ND, 6:30-9:00 PM

BEGINNING KNIT CLASSES - $55.00 are available at a variety of times, both day and evening. Class includes your yarn, needles, instruction book, knit gauge and two, 2 hour sessions.  Choose from one of the following times and add a wonderful craft to your new year and an art you will treasure for a lifetime! 

Beg. Knit, w/ Ellen, Mondays, Jan 16, & 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Beg. Knit, w/Justine, Friday, Jan 20 & 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.  

Beg Knit, w/ Ellen, Wednesday, Feb 8 & 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m.  

Beg. Knit, w/Ellen, Monday, Mar 5 & 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Beg. Knit, w/Ellen, Wednesday, Mar 21 & 28, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

New! KNIT ALONG WITH FRAN- A beautiful all purpose sweater pattern, by Classic Elite Yarns created with Toboggan Yarn.  Four 2 hour sessions and you will have a brand new sweater for your wardrobe, $60.00.  

Mondays, Jan 16, 23, 30, & Feb 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or 

Mondays, Mar 5, 12, 19, & 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

BEGINNING CROCHET CLASSES - $55.00 are also available at a variety of times, both day and evening. Class includes your yarn, hook, instruction book, and two 2-hour sessions.  Choose from one of the following times: 

Beg Crochet w/ Pam, Tuesdays, Jan 17, 24 & 31, 9:30-11:30 a.m.  

Beg. Crochet, w/Pam, Thursday, Jan 19 & 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 

Beg. Crochet, w/Rebecca, Thursday, Feb 9 & 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Beg. Crochet, w/Pam, Tuesdays, Feb 28 & March 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Beg. Crochet, w/ Rebecca, Thursday, Mar 1 & 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Beg Crochet, w/ Rebecca, Thursday, Mar 22 & 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

INTRO TO SOCKS ON DOUBLE POINTS:  Beautiful socks to knit with Liz. You will not be buying store bought socks after you learn how to knit your own!   Tuesdays, Jan 17, 24, & 31, 7-9 p.m. $50.00 

New! MIDNIGHT DREARY FINGERLESS GLOVES: w/ Ellen, Weds, Jan 18, 25, & Feb 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $55.00.  A little longer than fingerless mitts, includes a small cable technique adds to the fun!

New! BE MINE VALENTINE PILLOW: Designed and taught by Justine, sign up to make this special pillow and surprise your special valentine!  Weds, Jan 18, 25, & Feb 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $45.00. 

New! CROCHET STAR COWL:  Dazzle your friends they will want one of these too once they see it on you. Make this beautiful star cowl with Pam.  Only three two- hour sessions on Jan 31, Feb 7 & 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,  $55.00.

New! FADE TO GRAY PONCHO:  A really cool poncho and you can make it in any color! Select this class taught by Ellen and create a stylish poncho to wear with practically everything in your closet.  Two Thursday evening classes with a gap in between for knitting purposes-  Feb 2  & 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45.00.

New! GIACOMO’S BABY HAT (Fair Isle): Don’t be afraid of learning a new technique.  Have you ever knitted with two colors before?  Come take this class with Ellen and learn how to use more than one color in your knitting. This baby hat is too cute and you will be knitting more than one.  Three,  2-hour sessions, Mondays, Feb 6, 13, & 27, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., $55.00.  

LEARN TO KNIT CONTINETAL: Join Liz and relax! Knitting Continental, a different way to hold your yarn and perhaps relax those wrists! Ward off carpel tunnel syndrome, one, 2-hour session, $35.00. 

Tuesday, February 7th, 7-9 p.m. or

Friday, March 9th, 7 - 9 p.m. or

Thursday, March 15th, 7-9 p.m. 

GREEN APPLE FINGERLESS MITTS: The pretty cabled fingerless mitt, keeps your fingers warm without removing your gloves you can still text or type in these pretty hand warmers with cables.  Class is with Justine on Wednesday, Feb 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $55.00

LEARN ABOUT LACE KNITTING:  This class will introduce you to lace knitting lace techniques while creating a beautiful scarf for yourself.  Learn how to read patterns and charts with this simple creation. Taught by Liz, Monday, Feb 13 & 27, 7-9 p.m. $45.00.

QUICK AND EASY GRANNY SQUARES! Taught by Rebecca, this class will illustrate a wonderful way to create quick and easy gifts crocheting granny squares. Whether it is one continuous square or lots of little ones joined together you can create some wonderful heirlooms. Only takes one, 2-hour session, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $35.00.  

New! LUCY’S OWL This project class can either be a toy or a very friendly pillow in a child’s bedroom.  Let Ellen show you how to create Lucy’s Owl in four, 2 –hour sessions held on Tuesdays, Mar 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $55.00.

SOCKS FROM THE TOE UP! Here is a class where you can learn a new technique, socks knitted from the toe up using magic loop! Justine is offering this popular class again and students rave about this technique. Wednesday evenings, Mar 7, 14, 21, & 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.  $55.00.

New! ELISE SHAWL (CROCHET):  Crochet this shawl with Pam and create a topic of conversation! It’s beautiful and you will love wearing it.  Sign up quick- spaces are going! Three 2-hour sessions on Tues, Mar 13, 20, & 27, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $55.00.  

Great Yarns Fall/Winter Class Schedule

Great Yarns Fall/Winter Classes 

October 17, 2011 through December 21, 2011

 Call us at 832-3599 to sign up or for more information.

Beginning Crochet:                   $55.00  (Supplies included)

6:30 to 8:30 pm-    

Thursday, October 20 & 27

Tuesday, November  29 & December 6 

Learn the fundamentals of crochet! In this 2-part class, we will learn how to make a beginning chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet, and we will put these stitches to use in making very lovely dishcloths. No previous experience necessary. 

Beginning Knitting:                   $55.00

9:30 to 11:30 am-

Wednesday, October 19 & 26

Monday, November 7 & 14

Monday, December 5 & 12

6:30 to 8:30 pm-

Friday, October 21 & 28

Friday, November 11 & 18

You need a new hobby! Beginning Knitting is a newbie friendly class with lots of fun included and a great chance to meet new people.  You will learn (or be refreshed on) the basics of knitting plus tips and support to get you started on TONS of new projects. After this class, scarves, hats, blankets, washcloths, even simple sweaters will be at your fingertips!

Lace Scarf/ Intro to Lace:           $50.00  

7:00 to 9:00 pm-

Thursday, December 8 & 15

Lacy scarves and shawls look good on anyone and are incredibly fun to knit, but the patterns can sometimes seem intimidating or daunting. Fear no more! In this class, we’ll learn the basic lace stitches, which all the other lace stitches are based on, and we’ll also learn how to read lace patterns, including how to read charts. In this 2-week course, we’ll get you started on a simple, customizable lace scarf – depending on what yarn you choose, it can be a light-weight accent scarf perfect for a spring or summer evening, or a heavier woolly scarf to keep you warm on a chilly winter night! Supplies not included. 

Intro to Socks (w/ DPNs):           $50.00 

7:00 to 9:00 pm-

Wednesday, November 2, 9 & 16

A great introduction to making socks and knitting in the round on double-pointed needles! In this basic intro-to-socks class, we’ll work step-by-step through the process of knitting a sock (cuff down) in a simple ribbed pattern, and when we’re done, you can take your new skills home to knit its mate on your own. Supplies not included. 

Toe Up Socks:                                    $55.00 

6:30 to 8:30 pm-

Wednesday, November 30, December 7,  14 &  21

A quick, easy and enjoyable way to make socks! Start from the toe and then decide how long you want to make the cuff!  

Earflap Hat:                                       $40.00

9:30 to 11:30 am- 

Monday, October 17, 24 & 31

Fun to make, this hat is a true favorite among both kids and adults.

Etta Hat:                                              $50.00

6:30 to 8:30 pm-

Wednesday, Oct 19 & 26   

A hat you will want to wear with everything and everywhere.  A Joy to knit.

Knit 201:                                                               $45.00  

9:30 to 11:30 am- 

Wednesday, November 9 & 16

Wednesday, December 7 & 14

Keep making frustrating mistakes? Dropped a stitch? Afraid to fix an error?  Come learn how to correct those pesky errors and take your skills to the next level.  

Swirl Shawl /Scarf:                            $50.00

6:30 to 8:30 pm-

Tuesday, October 18, 25, November 1, & 8 

Beautiful Scarf or Shawl pattern that shows off color transitions in a unique way. Take your skills to a new level with this class.

Holden Shawl:                                        $55.00

6:30 to 8:30 pm-

Monday, November 21, 28, December 5 & 12 

A necessary addition to anyone’s wardrobe, this shawl is simply beautiful. 

Knitted Rag Doll:                                   $55.00 

6:30 to 8:30 pm-

Thursday, November 3, 10, 17 & December 1

Many knitted toys have been the most favored and treasured toys ever created.  You can learn to create these adored items in this class and have fun creating hair, striped stockings, a dress, shirt or even turn your doll into a superhero!

Holiday Elf:                                                    $45.00

6:30 to 8:30 pm- 

Monday, November 7 & 14  

This too cute holiday elf will be all over the house watching the children… he is loads of fun to make and love.

Christmas Stocking:                          $50.00

6:30 to 8:30 pm-

Friday, December 9, 16 & Monday, December 19

Start your own family tradition. This is a relatively simple stocking that also has a little fair isle for that very Christmas-y look. 

Crochet Baby Blanket:                    $45.00

6:30 to 8:30 pm- 

Tuesday, November 15 & 22

Need to make a quick surprise?  This is the class to take, an easy way to make someone special a very thoughtful gift! 

Learn to Knit Continental:   $35.00 

7:00 to 9:00 pm-  

Tuesday, October 11

Tuesday, December 13

Most Americans learn to knit English style – that is, holding the working yarn in your right hand and “throwing” the yarn to create the stitch. However, some people find that Continental style – holding the working yarn steady in your left hand and “picking” the stitches with the right needle – is more efficient and can reduce pain caused by carpal tunnel or tendonitis. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to knit and purl Continental style. Supplies not included. 

Crochet Granny Squares:              $35.00

6:30 to 8:30 pm-  

Wednesday, October 13.   

The granny square offers endless possibilities in crochet. Learn how to create the basic granny square, how to create a giant granny square blanket, and how to join smaller squares into an afghan.    

Updated: Fall Classes at Great Yarns

UPDATED 8-8-2011

Great Yarns Fall Quarter Classes 

August 22 through October 14, 2011

 Call us at 832-3599 to sign up or for more information.

Beginning Crochet:  6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  August 23 & 30 or September 7 & 14. $55.00.  Supplies included.  Learn the fundamentals of crochet! In this 2-part class, we will learn how to make a beginning chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet, and we will put these stitches to use in making very lovely dishcloths. No previous experience necessary. 

Beginning Knitting:  9:30 to 11:30 a.m.  September 12 & 19. Or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.   September 15 & 22.   $55.00. You need a new hobby! Beginning Knitting is a newbie friendly class with lots of fun included and a great chance to meet new people.  You will learn (or be refreshed on) the basics of knitting plus tips and support to get you started on TONS of new projects. After this class, scarves, hats, blankets, washcloths, even simple sweaters will be at your fingertips!

Sweater Class- 6:30 to 8:30p.m. -  August 22, 29, September 12, 19, 26 & October 3.  $65.00. Are you willing to go to the next step?  Take your skills to another level and learn to put a sweater together.  Seaming, increasing/decreasing, shaping, selecting what patterns are best for you are all part of this 6 week session. This class is in high demand and a traditional favorite at Great Yarns, don’t hesitate to sign up now.

Fingerless Mitts with Cables:  6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  August 24, 31 & September 9. $50.00. In this class we will learn to cable while knitting a pair of beautiful fingerless mitts! 

Intro to Lace – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. September 1 & 8.  $50.00.  Lacy scarves and shawls look good on anyone and are incredibly fun to knit, but the patterns can sometimes seem intimidating or daunting. Fear no more! In this class, we’ll learn the basic lace stitches, which all the other lace stitches are based on, and we’ll also learn how to read lace patterns, including how to read charts. In this 2-week course, we’ll get you started on a simple, customizable lace scarf – depending on what yarn you choose, it can be a light-weight accent scarf perfect for a spring or summer evening, or a heavier woolly scarf to keep you warm on a chilly winter night! Supplies not included. 

Intro to Socks ( w/ DPNs) – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. -  September 6, 13 & 20.  $50.00. A great introduction to making socks and knitting in the round on double-pointed needles! In this basic intro-to-socks class, we’ll work step-by-step through the process of knitting a sock (cuff down) in a simple ribbed pattern, and when we’re done, you can take your new skills home to knit its mate on your own. Supplies not included. 

Cabled Purse: 9:30 to 11:30a.m. September 14 & 21. $45.00. Learn a new technique and take home a beautiful clutch purse with cables, a perfect addition to your wardrobe.  

Magic Loop: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. September 21. $35.00.  Come and learn this exciting method of knitting in the round and free yourself from dpn’s! 

Knit 201: 6:30pm to 8:30 p.m.  September 27 & October 4. $45.00.  Keep making mistakes? Dropped a stitch? Afraid to fix an error?  Come learn how to correct those pesky errors and take your skills to the next level.  

Knitted Toy Doll:  9:30 to 11:30 a. m. September 28, October 5 & 12.  $50.00. Many knitted toys have been the most favored and treasured toys ever created.  You can learn to create these adored items in this class and truly enjoy making knitted dolls for your children and grandchildren.

Fair Isle Goodie Bag with Halloween Design – 6:30 to 8:30pm -September 28, October 5 & 12.   $50.00. Join us in our intro to the Fair Isle/Stranded knitting technique while we knit this adorable Halloween goodie bag! 

Crochet Market Bag: 6:30 to 8:30 pm - September 29 & October 6.  $45.00.  Create a useful crocheted market bag for grocery shopping. This bag is simple yet fun to make. Also great to give as gifts! 

Cast – On Methods (knit): 6:30 to 8:30 pm - October 10. $35.00.  Did you think that there were only one or two ways to cast-on? There are actually many different ways. Come join us for a fun evening as we explore a few of them and learn what situations they are best suited for. 

Learn to Knit Continental: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  October 11.  $35.00. Most Americans learn to knit English style – that is, holding the working yarn in your right hand and “throwing” the yarn to create the stitch. However, some people find that Continental style – holding the working yarn steady in your left hand and “picking” the stitches with the right needle – is more efficient and can reduce pain caused by carpal tunnel or tendonitis. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to knit and purl Continental style. Supplies not included. 

Crochet Granny Squares: 6:30 -8:30 p.m.  October 13.  $35.00. The granny square offers endless possibilities in crochet. Learn how to create the basic granny square, how to create a giant granny square blanket, and how to join smaller squares into an afghan.