Note: if these sessions don't fit into your schedule, please call the shop
to arrange a private lesson!
Most of these classes can be scheduled at your convenience for an hourly fee plus materials.

















Technique Classes

    T1: Learn to Knit
    This class is for those of you who have never picked up needles and yarn, or who may have learned as a child and forgotten everything.  In the first
    class, you will learn to knit and bind off. Second class will include casting on, purling and reading a pattern. You should be able to knit up a scarf
    (yes, you will!) after leaving these classes, and maybe do some ribbing too.
    Instructor: Mary Skeen                                   Class Fee: $60.00 (Includes yarn, needles & 4 hours of instruction.)
    (Note: when you call to register, please use the session LETTER,  thanks)

    Session      A     Saturdays, May 5 & 12       11:30 - 1:30             this session is full
                      B     Saturdays, May 5 & 12        2:00 - 4:00               this session is full
                      C     Sundays, May 6 & 13         11:30 - 1:30              this session is full
                      D     Sundays, May 6 & 13          2:00 - 4:00               this session is full
                      E     Saturdays, May 19 & 26     11:30 - 1:30              this session is full
                      F     Saturdays, May 19 & 26      2:00 - 4:00
                      G     Sundays, May 20 & 27        11:30 - 1:30
                      H     Sundays, May 20 & 27        2:00 - 4:00                  this session is full
                      I      Saturday June 2 & Sunday June  3    11:30 - 1:30  this session is full
                      J     Saturday June 2 & Sunday June 3     2:00 - 4:00    this session is full
                      K     Sundays, June 17 & 24        11:30 - 1:30               this session is full
                      L     Sundays, June 17 & 24         2:00 - 4:00                this session is full
                      M    Saturdays, June 23 & 30      11:30 - 1:30              this session is full
                      N     Saturdays, June 23 & 30      2:00 - 4:00                this session is full

    For those of you wishing to enroll in Learn to Knit for July and August, please go back to the home page and sign up for our
    email  newsletter. You will receive notice as soon as the new schedule is posted, and can call to register as soon as possible.


    T2: Learn to Crochet
    All crochet stitches start from a basic chain that is in turn started with a slip knot. Once you know how to make a chain and work your way back along
    the chain you will know how to crochet. It's that simple, really! We will also learn the basic stitches of crochet: single, double, and triple crochet, with
    which you can make virtually any crochet project. You will also learn to read/understand stitch abbreviations and (hopefully) basic patterns!
    Instructor: Melissa MacMichael                             Class Fee: $55.00 (Includes Hook, yarn and 4 hours of instruction.)
    Session:      A  Sundays, May 20 & 27     11:30 - 1:30
                       B  Sundays, May 20 & 27      2:00 - 4:00
                       C  Saturday June 2 & Sunday June 3     11:30 - 1:30
                       D  Sundays, June 3 & 17       2:00 - 4:00


    T3: Technique EXTRAVAGANZA!  
    This class teaches you various techniques including 3 different increases, 2 different decreases, cabling, I-cord, fringing a scarf, Michelle’s little
    secret for weaving in ends, and changing color.
    Students must come to class with the following materials and the following homework COMPLETED: Onto a size 7, 8, 9, or 10 needle, with solid-color
    worsted weight yarn, cast on 18 stitches and knit 5 rows. Also, please bring the following supplies: a cable needle, a set of double-pointed needles
    (any size larger than 6), and some extra stash yarn.
    Instructor: Michelle Tipton                                                Class Fee: $25.00
    Session:        Saturday, May 19    2:00 - 4:00

    Project Classes for Beginner Knitters with some knitting experience:
    B1: Knit your First Hat
    Tired of making scarves? Yes, you can work in the round with a bulky yarn and knit your first hat! So cute for adults, kids, even babies.   Basic
    knitting skills are all you need. We will show you how to join and work on circular needles, decrease and expand your repertoire from just scarves.
    Please bring a size 10 16” circular needle to class.
    Instructor: Michelle Tipton                                                        Class fee: $30.00
    Sessions:        A   Saturday, May 12   11:30 - 1:30
                           B   Sunday, June 24   11:30 - 1:30
                      

    B2: Easy BABY BOOTIES in two hours!
    Knit these cute booties in no time at all. It's the greatest pattern: just tricky enough to be good for beginners. Learn yarn-overs, make eyelets,
    knitting 2 together and purling 2 together. Then make a bunch for all the babies in your life. Please bring size 5 or 6 needles to class and pick up
    some worsted or sport yarn before class starts.
    Instructor: Michelle Tipton                                                          Class fee: $30.00
    Sessions:         A    Saturday, May 12   2:00 - 4:00
                            B    Sunday, June 24     2:00 - 4:00
               

         B3: Beaded Wire cuff    
       Do you love the look of those beautiful wire bracelets with the beads all over? Well, it's easy  and fun to do!
      Basic knitting and purling skills are all you need. We will go over different techniques for adding beads to your work, and how to work comfortably   
      with wire. This beautiful bracelet will make you want to knit one for all your friends! Please bring size 2 needles to class.
I         Instructor: Linda Rosenthal                                              Class fee: $45.00  Includes all materials!
       Session         A    Saturday, May 19      11:00 - 1:00
                           B    Saturday, June 16     11:00 - 1:00

    Project Classes for Crocheters
    C1:  Freeform Crochet
         Do crochet patterns scare or bore you?  Are you fed up with following instructions?  Are you ready to get really creative?  Freeform is the technique
 for you! According to the International Freeform Crochet Guild, freeform crochet is " like painting. The hook is a brush and the yarn a paint.
The result can be abstract or realistic. Freeform is original design, not a reproduction of another person's pattern, it goes beyond the realm of            
patterns and restrictions that usually apply toward our art. The outcome is a piece of art like no other, not only functional, but beautiful as well.
Freeform includes 2-D and 3-D art, clothing and useful items."
Come to class and learn how to create forms, how to construct "scrumbles", how to join, fibers to use (and avoid), stitch techniques, and how to turn
your new fabric or item into something useful or wearable.  Bring along your hook collection, and all those little leftover balls of yarn you have in your
stash from other projects.  Think of a color scheme ahead of time, or just throw it all in a bag and make the decisions when you get to class.  
Instructor: Heather VonMarko                     Class fee:  $30.00
Sessions:   A    Saturday, May 12         11:00 - 1:00
                  B    Saturday, May 26          11:00 - 1:00
    
    C2: AMIGURUMI 101 back by popular demand!
        Learn all the ins and outs of amigurumi, a Japanese style of crocheted toy making.  Prerequisites for this class are only that you are
proficient in single crochet, know how to increase and decrease, and have an even gauge.  We'll cover the basics of shaping a toy,
special tips to make your toy shine, and loads of customization options to make your toy a one-of-a-kind creation.  Class comes with all
instructions, yarn and supplies to make your first toy.  Please bring hooks sized E, F and G to class with you.  
 Instructor: Heather VonMarko                        class fee:   $40.00 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS!
Session:     Saturday, June 23      11:00 - 1:00   


SPIN or DYE your own YARN!
S1: Spin With Chris  
    Chris will teach using basic top-whorl drop spindles and provide a spindle, fiber, and detailed instructions/book recommendations/website references
    for students to take home. I spend time educating the students about the general history of spinning, and I explain the differences in fibers and
    preparation [and I bring a ton of various fibers as visual/textural reference]. I cover  different styles of spindles & wheels, and a bit about yarn  
    construction - then I get the students spinning. I'll introduce plying and explain how to skein, measure, and set the twist in yarn. Students will leave
    with yarn that they can knit or crochet!
    Instructor: Chris Knight                                        Class fee:  $60.00
    Sessions:     A  Sunday, May 13   1:00 - 4:00
                        B  Sunday, June 17  1:00 - 4:00    

S2: Overdye your (ugly) yarn!  New Class!
Let's use the kitchen at the new space to make the magic of creating beautiful things from ugly ones - we have dye and we know how to use it!
Or at least all of us will after this class! Everyone has them - the skeins of yarn that hide in the bottom of your stash, because they aren't as pretty as
you thought they were when you bought them...or your tastes changed... or someone gifted them to you and was having a bad day when they
purchased them. You know the yarn.
Here's the good news: we can rebuild them, we have the technology! And that technology is Fiber Reactive dye and a little hot water!
What you need: a couple of your sad skeins of yarn made from animal fiber. [silk blends count. Nylon in your blend is also okay.]
willingness to get hands-on. Wear old clothes, because I'm sure we'll make messes. A couple of plastic grocery bags, so that you can carry your yarn
home safely.
We will provide: rubber gloves, dye [both professional and food grade/kool-aid], written directions for you to take home with some further reading for
those who want to know more.  You will leave with beautiful yarn!
Instructor: Chris Knight                                        Class fee: $30.00  includes dye
Session         Saturday, May 26        11:30 - 1:30
      

Classes for intermediate knitters (knitting, purling, increase and decrease      
skills needed:)

 D1: Make your FIRST SOCKS
    Have you been afraid to try knitting socks? Do not fear the double-pointed needles! Learn all the techniques to make your first little sock, then make
    some larger ones for your feet. Techniques covered in class: joining and knitting in the round, striped color changes, heel flap and turn, picking up
    stitches,  toe decreases and finishing. Must be able to knit and purl. Materials needed: 1 set of size 3 double point needles, and tapestry needle for
    toe.
    Instructor:  Rachel  Greenberg                       Class Fee: $60.00 INCLUDES WASHABLE WOOL SOCK YARN!
    Sessions:    A      Sundays, May 13 & 20      12:00 - 2:00  
      

    D2: February Baby Sweater   new class!
    Back in 1974  Elizabeth Zimmerman published The Knitter's Almanac providing us with twelve months of beautifully crafted knitted items. In February
    EZ suggests that you knit up the Baby Sweater on Two Needles , but we will be knitting Khaliah's version of this one-piece sweater in June to get a
    head start on all the fall babies waiting to come into the world. This class will teach you how to make a top-down cardigan with circular yoke. Once
    you make one, you will want to do more out of all your stash yarns!
         MATERIALS: light worsted weight yarn, approx 350 yards and whatever needles will get you 5 sts = 1". NOTE: There will be homework assigned
 before the first class and between classes! Call the shop for details
    Instructor:  Khalia Williams                              Class Fee: $ 45.00 includes pattern
    Session:      Saturdays, June 30  11:00 - 1:00  and  July 7  11:00 - 12:00
         
                   

    Don't knit or crochet? Use our cotton yarn to make jewelry!
    J1: Intro to Kumihimo Braiding
    Learn this easy concept, and then make jewelry and all kinds of decorative cording. Our class project will be a cord necklace with decorative
    tassel. All materials will be supplied: no hook or needles needed!  You will keep the kumihimo disc and be able to make loads of projects from
    your stash at home. This portable craft is perfect for Summer.
    Instructor: Linda Rosenthal                                     Class fee: $60  includes all materials
    Sessions:   A      Saturday, May 26    11:00 - 1:00        or
                      B      Saturday, June 23   11:00 - 1:00



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Lovelyarns
3610 Falls Road      Baltimore, MD 21211

(410) 662 - YARN (9276)

Email: lovelyarns@verizon.net
Sunday                      11:00 - 4:00
Monday                       closed
Tuesday                      closed
Wednesday              11:00 - 5:30
Thursday                  11:00 - 5:30
Friday                       11:00 - 5:30
Saturday                  11:00 - 6:00
To register for a class:
Please call the shop at (410) 662 - YARN (9276) to register and pay with a credit card

*NOTE: You must be paid-up one week before class starts, or we will not hold your spot.
Sorry, classes are for adults 16 yrs and older unless otherwise stated.

                          CLASSES FILL QUICKLY! DO NOT WAIT!
May - June 2012 Class Schedule