To register for classes: stop in, send an email to kelly@double-ewe-yarn.com, or call 763-795-9276. Payment in full guarantees your spot in the class; if you can't get to the shop before the class starts, you can hold your spot by calling with a credit card. If you need to cancel, please notify us as soon as possible in case there's a waiting list. If you notify us at least 24 hours before the class starts, your fees will be refunded. Class fees do not include materials unless noted.
Tuesday Evening Classes with Diane Augustin
The Looking Glass Moebius was our crochet pattern designed especially for the Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop 2016. You'll learn a number of handy and fun techniques: foundation double crochet, how to create a moebius in crochet, crocheting with beads, and how to work an elongated chain stitch. If you picked up our special yarn during the Shop Hop, this class will get you started on your project. Otherwise, any sport weight yarn will work nicely.
Date: Tuesday, May 10
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Cost: $13 plus materials (pattern is included in class fee)
Materials: 1 skein River Wash Sport or approximately 345 yards sport weight yarn; Hook size H; two 20 gram bags of size 6/0 TOHO seed beads.
Craft: Crochet
Easy Beaded Scarf
Learn the basics of knitting with beads and knit this simple, yet elegant, Easy Beaded Scarf. Add beads to your knitting with this very easy technique and classic design. The scarf is approximately 4.5" wide and 48" long. We will discuss bead brands, sizes, stringing and bead knitting techniques, and pre-string the beads before knitting the project. Students must know how to knit and purl.
Date: Tuesday, May 17
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Cost: $13 plus materials (pattern is included in class fee)
Materials: Between 250 and 300 yards of a smooth-plied, dk weight yarn (sample was made with Fiora); size 6 straight or circular needles in a 24" length; yarn needle; two 20 gram bags of 6/0 TOHO seed beads.
Craft: Knit
Spring Forward Cowl
Now that we've all adjusted to the time change, we're anxiously awaiting the arrival of warmer temperatures and the first blooms of spring. Spring forward into some lightweight knitting projects like this beaded cowl. Have fun adding a few beads to your knitting with this easy method.
Date: Tuesday, May 24
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Cost: $13 plus materials (pattern is included in class fee)
Materials: 2 balls Driftone from Plymouth; 16" size 5 circular needle; one 20 gram bag TOHO 6/0 beads.
Craft: Knit
Beginning Crochet
Learn the fundamental crochet stitches and crochet this easy scarf with chunky yarn in no time at all! In the first part of the class, we will cover chaining, single and double crochet stitches used in this scarf, which measures approximately 6" wide by 48" long. The second class covers the slip stitch, half double and treble crochet stitches as well as the foundation single crochet stitch, time permitting, as you work on a spa cloth. Emphasis on how to keep edges straight and not increase or decrease.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 31 - June 7
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Cost: $20 plus materials (patterns are included in class fee)
Materials: For the scarf, about 200 yards of a chunky yarn - we recommend Malabrigo Mecha or Malabrigo Chunky; Size K crochet hook; yarn needle. For the spa cloth, you'll need about 70 yards of any worsted weight cotton yarn and a size G crochet hook - Cotton Twirl is recommended. You'll also need two locking stitch markers. Please choose a light color yarn to be able to see the stitches easily.
Craft: Crochet
Gentle Hug Moebius
Crochet the magical moebius with lovely lightweight silk & mohair mohair blend and a large crochet hook. Moebius crochet is quick and rewarding, and lace-weight mohair surrounds you like a gentle hug. Join the fun and add this technique to your crochet "toolbox". You'll learn the foundation single crochet, which is a relaxed method for beginning the cowl.
Date: Tuesday, June 14
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Cost: $13 plus materials (pattern is included in class fee)
Materials: 1 ball of Kid Gloss (a lace weight mohair/silk blend); size L crochet hook.
Craft: Crochet
Nikki's Cowl
Have you ever knit a moebius? It's all in the cast on, and it's a fun technique to learn. This is a quick-to-knit project, and then you can tuck it away for when the cold weather comes back. Who knows, you might enjoy it so much, you'll start your Christmas knitting early this year!
Date: Tuesday, June 21
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Cost: $13 plus materials (pattern is included in class fee)
Materials: About 180 yards of a chunky weight yarn. We used and recommend Malabrigo Chunky or Mecha (2 skeins); a 47" size 11 circular needle; stitch marker.
Craft: Knit
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Workshop Style Classes
Knitting with Nancy Lindberg
Last session before Summer Break!
Well-known designer and teacher Nancy Lindberg has returned to teach at Double Ewe! Nancy has been teaching knitting for over 35 years, and her popular patterns have been sold in yarn shops throughout the country for over 15 years. Take advantage of this great resource at Double Ewe! This session the group has been focusing on colorwork sweaters, but you can work on whatever you like - Nancy will help with whatever you choose.
When: Thursday afternoons, 1:00 - 3:00
Dates: May 19 - June 9
Cost: $40 per four week class plus materials
Kelly's Workshop
is an ongoing workshop style class. Jump in and out whenever you want, and only pay for the classes you attend. You pick the project, we provide the support. Even if you've never knit before, we can teach you. Mitttens? Socks? Lace? A sweater? Learn how to fix those pesky mistakes or how to seam nicely. Stitch what YOU want, but if you get stuck, don't worry, we're right there to help you. This is a great option if you want to take a class with a friend, but you knit at different levels. Come to just one class or come every week - your choice.
These workshops meet every week and have no end date. You do not need to register, just show up!
When: Wednesday afternoons 4 - 6 pm
--or-- Thursday mornings, 10 - noon
Cost: $5 per class session
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Knit Alongs
I'm bringing back our Thursday Knit Alongs for the summer. Yay!
A knit along (KAL for short) is when a group of people are working on the same project at the same time. KAL's at Double Ewe are a little bit like classes, but more casual. There's no fee to attend, but we do ask that you purchase your materials at Double Ewe. I have a couple of projects in mind, but if you have an idea that you'd like to see as a KAL, let me know. I'd love to have some company and an excuse to sit and knit on Thursday afternoons
! KAL: Happy Hoppin' Hat
We've got one week left on this KAL - it's not too late to get started! Each year, in support of the Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop, Diane Augustin publishes a new "Happy Hoppin" pattern. This year, it's a really cute hat knit in Malabrigo Rios with beads. So fun! If you haven't knitted with beads before, this is a fun intro to it. These hats would make really cute gifts. We'll run this knit along for two weeks - come to one or both.
Thursdays, April 28 &
May 5
Time: 4:00 - 6:00Materials: One skein of Malabrigo Rios; one 20 gram bage of size 6/0 TOHO seed beads. You'll need size 7 & 8 16" circular needles as well as size 8 dpn's for the top of the hat.
Cost: Free, but we do ask that you purchase your materials at Double Ewe.
Market Bag KAL
I've been on a market bag kick! There are tons of patterns for them out there, and I've selected four of them to make: two knitted, two crocheted, in worsted, dk and fingering weight yarns. I've had so much fun with them, I thought it would be a great idea for a knit along. The farmer's markets are goign to be starting soon - get ready!
Dates: Thursdays, May 19 & 26
Time: 4:00 - 6:00
Cost: Free, but we do ask that you purchase your materials at Double Ewe.
Depends on the pattern choice - approximately 150 - 200 grams of cotton or cotton blend yarn with appropriate needles or hooks
Craft: Knit or crochet
We'll be knitting what I call"plain vanilla" socks. Top down, one at a time, using double point needles, your choice of cuff length. If you want them to go quickly, use a worsted weight yarn for warm, thick socks. If you want thinner, wear-in-your-shoes socks, you can use fingering weight yarn - your choice!
Dates: Thursdays, June 9 - 23 (3 weeks)
Time: 4:00 - 6:00
Cost: Free, but we do ask that you purchase your materials at Double Ewe.
Materials: Worsted weight - about 150 grams of yarn and size4 DPN's. Fingering weight - 100 grams of yarn and size 1.5 DPN's.
Craft: Knit
