Classes

2008 summer classes at a grand yarn

Registration: Class registration begins immediately on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-payment is required with

registration to secure your spot in the class. You can register in person or over the phone. Supplies are not included in

the class fee.

Cancellations: You may cancel up to one week before the first class for a full refund. If you cancel later than that, we

will issue a refund if we are able to fill your space. You can transfer class fees to apply to another class within the same

semester, as long as you still let us know at least a week prior to the original class you registered for. If a class does not

fill with the minimum number of students, we will cancel the class and issue a full refund.

Student Discounts: Students receive a non-transferable, one-time 10% storewide discount card at the time of

registration. The discount is valid through the last day of class. The AGY Club discount can be applied on top of the

class discount. You will need to present your discount card at the time of purchase.

Private Lessons: If you can’t make one of the class times, there is a specific skill or project you want to learn, or you

work better one-on-one, consider making an appointment for a private lesson. Our teachers are available for lessons on

any skill or project you have in mind. Fee: $20 per hour for one person, $30 for two.

one step – two step

These class pairings take you from learning a skill to applying it to a fabulous project. The Step 1 class will

prepare you to take Step 2. If you would rather take just one of the pair, that’s great as well. (But please note

that Step 2 classes require the skills taught in Step 1 classes.) Plus, your leftover supplies from Step 1 can be

used for Step 2.

One Step – Two Step Fair Isle

Step 1: Gerda’s Fair Isle Pouch

Learn the easier-than-it-looks technique of Fair Isle, including how to hold the yarn and how to read a chart.

Wednesday: 7/16 – 1:00-3:00 Fee: $25

Step 2: Mary Perry’s Jogless Hat

Learn the incredible technique that eliminates the pesky jog that shows up at the beginning of Fair Isle rounds.

Wednesday: 7/30 – 1:00-3:00 Fee: $25

One Step – Two Step Crochet

Step 1: Leslie’s Learn to Crochet

Join Leslie and pick up a hook to learn the basics of crocheting.

Thursday: 7/17 – 11:30-12:30 Fee: $25

Step 2: Leslie’s Simple But Elegant Crochet Scarf

With just basic crochet skills you can make this enchanting scalloped scarf.

Thursday: 7/17 – 12:30-1:30 Fee: $15

one-hour wonders

These one-hour classes are geared toward teaching you a useful skill quickly during the busy summer. And

although the projects themselves will take a bit more than an hour to complete, they are small, portable, and

quick, making them ideal for getting a jump-start on your holiday gift knitting.

Lacey Lines Silk Scarf with Sheila Porter

Learn how to knit a simple diagonal lace pattern (no charts!). The year-round project works with all sorts of

yarn but is especially stunning in silk.

Saturday: 8/2 – 10:30-11:30 Fee: $15

Euroflax Backscratcher with Sheila Porter

This lacey linen project for those hard-to-reach places takes one skein of Euroflax and makes a really fun gift.

Friday: 7/25 – 1:00-2:00 Fee: $15

Chevron Lace Neckwarmer with Leslie Huppin

Learn the classic razor edge lace pattern while you make this light and graceful neckwarmer worked in the

round.

Tuesday: 7/22 – 12:30-1:30 Fee: $15

Misti Alpaca Quickie Cowl with Mary Lindeblad

With just one skein of the ultra-soft Misti Alpaca Chunky, you can make this darling neckwarmer in less time

than it takes to knit a scarf.

Thursday: 7/31 – 12:30-1:30 Fee: $15

Louisa Harding Textured Bag with Gerda Porter

Use different yarn textures and stitches to create a fun and funky little summer bag. Louisa Harding yarn kits

will be available for purchase.

Friday: 7/18 – 12:30-1:30 Fee: $15

this and that

Beginning Knitting with Sheila Porter

If you are interested in learning or re-learning to knit, this is the place to start. Over the course of four weeks

you will learn all the basics and get started on your first projects.

Saturdays: 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16 – 10:30-12:30 Fee: $70

Wednesdays: 7/9, 7/16, 7/30, 8/6 – 5:30-7:30

Picking for Throwers with Gerda Porter

Have you been wishing to switch from the English/throwing style of knitting to Continental/picking? Let

Gerda help you move the yarn from your right hand to your left.

Wednesday: 7/9 – 1:00-3:00 Fee: $25

That’s a Wrap! with Gerda Porter

In this class, Gerda will teach you how to knit Karen Alfke’s elegant wrap that combines some lace work and

cabling. Karen says this is absolutely her favorite travel garment.

Wednesday: 7/23 – 1:00-3:00 Fee: $25

Socks on 2 Circular Needles with Mary Lindeblad

If you would like to knit socks but don’t want to bother with double-points, let Mary show you how to use two

circulars instead. No previous sock knitting experience required.

Wednesdays: 7/30, 8/13, 8/ 20 – 10:30-12:30 Fee: $50

Stitch Club with Leslie Huppin

In this workshop, Leslie teaches a new stitch pattern each session and gives suggestions for its use. First-time

clubbers receive a notebook and yarn.

Tuesday: 7/8 – 12:30-1:30

Tuesday: 8/5 – 12:30-1:30

Fee: $15 first session (includes notebook and yarn), $5 thereafter