STUDIO CLASSES & EVENTS JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2020 WELCOME TO THE STUDIO’S ANNUAL RETREAT Feb. 7-9, Hampton Inn & Conference Center, Gardner, KS The Studio Retreat is heading west this year, to a brand-new conference center in a new location. The Hampton Inn in Gardner, KS is stylishly modern and has many gathering spaces, meals served onsite and even a swimming pool to relax around. Gardner is located just off I-35 South, approximately 21 miles (25 minutes) from the Studio. WESTWARD HO, Studio stitchers, for some big-time fun! This year’s guest instructor is Olga Buraya-Kefelian (aka Jazzyknits) Olga’s designs reflect her love of texture with a minimalist approach. Technique-driven elements such as 3-D and modular knitting and impeccably finished knitwear are hallmarks of her classes. And what would be a Retreat without the Studio’s team of outstanding staff and instructors: Alie, Carol, Cindy, Kim, Lynn and Monta. Free-form, mosaic, brioche, brioche mosaic, stranded and texture knitting are all on the schedule, including full 3-hour classes on Friday afternoon. The $245 event fee includes a goody bag, designer showcase, student run- way show and all meals. Classes and rooms are priced separately. The Yarn Market will be open throughout the event with items not yet seen at the Studio. Go to www.thestudiokc.com for classes info, payment deadlines and more. KNITTING CLASSES BEGINNER LEVEL ADVANCED BEGINNER CLASSES LEARN TO KNIT: If you have never knitted before then this AZEL PULLOVER: This poncho-like pullover will be your class is for you. Learn the basics; how to cast on, the knit and go-to garment during the variable weather of late winter and purl stitch and how to cast off. DATE/TIME: Thursday, January early spring here in the midwest. Made with bulky yarn, it 16 & 23, 5:30-7:30 pm OR Tuesday, February 11 & 18, 5:30- knits up quickly and comes in sizes Child 2 through Adult XL 7:30 pm. FEE: $35 + Supplies. Instructor: Joan Daniels The cowl neck is knitted in the round and the remainder is CRASH COURSE IN KNITTING: This fast-paced class is knitted flat. There is no seaming but buttons down each side better suited to those who are re-acquainting themselves with keep the cold out and provide a fashionable touch. DATES/ the craft of knitting. In two hours you will review casting on, the TIME: Tuesdays, January 14, 21 & 28, 6:30-8:30 pm. FEE: knit stitch and binding off. DATES/TIMES: Classes are availa- $40 + Supplies. Instructor: Lynn Haffner. ble every Friday, 11 am-1 pm. FEE: $30 + Supplies. Instruc- tor: Lynn Haffner BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CABLES: Inspired by the many big and bold scarves seen on the streets of New York City CONCIERGE CLASSES-ALL LEVELS on a recent trip, our own Deb Connor asked the Studio’s newest instructor (and knitter of those so cute cabled PROJECT MONDAY: This is a great class for those who like gnomes), Jill Raymer, if she would introduce these fashion to try out new projects but prefer to have an experienced knitter -forward knits to our Studio customers. Spoiler alert: Jill on hand to help you through those really tough spots. Bring said "Yes". Learn cabling on a large scale and keep warm your own project, pattern, yarn and supplies. DATES/TIME: the rest of this winter in this big snuggly scarf. DATES/TIME: Mondays, January 13, 20 & 27 and February 10, 17 & 24. All Sundays, January 5 & 19, 12:30-2:30 pm. FEE: $35 + Sup- classes are 11 am-1 pm. FEE: $50 . Instructor: Kim Dominic plies. Instructor: Jill Raymer : It is time to get out those trouble- TAKE-IT-ON TUESDAY BUILDING IN COLOR: Welcome to another one of some projects at the bottom of your bag and get them finished! Michelle Hunter’s popular Building Skills Series. Building in Wherever you were stuck, there will be an experienced knitter Color featuring colorwork. Learn to expertly manage multiple on hand who can help you take it on. DATES/TIME: Tuesdays, colors while creating a gorgeous 10-panel sampler afghan. January 7,14 & 21 and February 4, 18 & 25. All class are 2-4 Many of the designs are timeless favorites, some are original pm. FEE: $50 + Supplies. Instructor: Donna Markey. creations and ALL of them are deliciously fun! This class in taught in 13 sessions. DATES/TIME: January 9—Choosing ADVANCED BEGINNER LEVEL Colors; January 16—Intarsia; January 23—Double-ended Knitting; January 30—Short Rows; February 6—Knit Below; OOPs! FIXING KNITTING MISTAKES: Become a February 13—Make One Purl; February 20—Elongated more confident knitter by learning to read your knitting. Stitch; February 27—Mosaic; March 5--Butterfly Stitch; Learn how to fix these common mistakes: dropped stitch, March 12—Intarsia Cable; March 19--Tuck Stitch; March 26- twisted stitch, added stitch, holes in knitting and how to -Panel Assembly; April 2--Borders. All classes are on Thurs- change a knit to a purl and vice versa. Learn tips on using a days from 6:30-8:30 pm. FEES: Each class is $30 + Sup- lifelines, ripping out rows and how to unknit (tink) stitches. plies. Take 3 classes and the 4th class is free. Instructor: DATES/TIME: Thursday, January 16, 6-8 pm OR Sunday, Lynn Haffner February 16, 1-3 pm FEE: $30 + Supplies. Instructor: Carol Eddington VALENTINE MITTENS: Celebrate the love with these colorwork mittens! Knit in the round on either DPN or using BABY+TODDLER TIERED COAT OR JACKET: the magic loop, these relatively quick mittens offer a great How about knitting an adorable and warm little coat or opportunity to learn some new techniques and tricks. Bo- jacket for the baby or toddler in your life? Or both! This pat- nus, the colorwork makes a double-layered fabric for super tern offers two variations in length and 6 sizes-Newborn to warm mittens. What a great Valentine gift for you or a loved 4T. The pattern is knit top-down with only minimal finishing. one. DATES/TIME: Thursday, February 6 & 13, 6-8 pm. The sleeves are knit in the round. This is a very quick and FEE: $35 + Supplies. Instructor: Emma Fahrlander easy knit for a first time garment maker. DATES/TIME: Tuesday, February 4, 11 &18, 6:30-8:30 pm. FEE: $40 + CELTIC KNOTWORK PILLOW: Celtic knotwork deco- Supplies. Instructor: Lynn Haffner rates the front and back of this pillow, creating a beautiful accent for any home. The pillow can be knit as either a re- SHE’S A BETTY BONNET: Be ready to hit the trail for movable pillow cover with a button flap closure or a fully en- this year's Retreat with the She's a Betty Bonnet! Left and closed pillow with stuffing. Learn Judy’s Magic Cast-on and right twists form the pattern on this fun hat. Finish it off cabling without a cable needle. DATES/TIME: Sundays, with tassels or braids and you're all set to head west! February 23 & March 1, 12:30-2:30 pm. FEE: $35 + Sup- DATES/TIME: Thursdays, January 16 & 23, 6-8 pm. FEE: plies. Instructor: Jill Raymer $35 + Supplies. Instructor: Emma Fahrlander MORE CLASSES 9555 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66207 (816) 531-4466 Store Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm, Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: Noon-4pm STUDIO CLASSES & EVENTS JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2020 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL KNITTING CLASSES STRANGE BREW SWEATER: Want to design your own LEARN TO KNIT SOCKS: If you have never knitted sweater? You can and we will help! Strange Brew, the socks before, then this class is for you. You will learn all sweater "recipe" from Tin Can Knits lets you choose your the skills necessary to make a great pair of socks from the yarn and your size. Prefer a cardigan? It's not part of the cuff down using double pointed needles; including stretchy pattern but we will teach you how to add a steek for a button cast-on, ribbing, turning the heel, gussets and closing the band. You don't need any supplies for the first session - we toe. And when you are done, you will have opened a whole will explain the pattern and help you plan your design. You new world of sock knitting! DATES/TIME: Wednesday, can order yarn at the first session if you want a yarn or color January 8, 15 & 22, 5:30-7:30 pm OR February 5, 12 & 19, that's not in stock. DATES/TIME: Saturdays, February 15 & 5:30-7:30 pm. FEE: $40 + Supplies. Instructor: Lynn 29 and March 14 & 28, 1-3 pm. FEE: $45 + Supplies. Haffner Instructors: Monta Morris & Randi Hardy FELTED CLOGS: These are everyone's favorite clogs; SHAMROCK SHAWL: Try your hand at mosaic knitting they are warm and they mold perfectly to your feet. Make a with this intuitive (but never boring) shawl design. This is a pair for yourself now and everyone will be clamoring for simple triangle shawl knitted from the tip to the wide end. It their own this winter. The pattern is a little tricky, so take the includes a knit-in I-cord trim on both sides and an I-cord bind class and Jessica will get you through it. DATES/TIME: off for clean lines. It uses a combination of garter, mosaic and Sunday, January 26 & February 2, 1-3 pm. FEE: $40 + simple lace stitches outlined on two tidy charts. It is highly sat- Supplies. Instructor: Jessica Kerrigan isfying to make and you can finish it just in time for the wear- ing of the green on St.