The Creative Stitch - Classes & Workshops

The Creative Stitch
A fiber addict's haven on Boston's South Shore.

Regular Class Sessions

Wednesday - Thursday 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.*
Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m.-11 a.m.*
$65 for a 5 week session**
~~~Next sessions start Monday, March 15th~~~

We offer our students a 10% discount on yarn.
Please call for space availability or sign up on the right.

*If you would like to be put on a waiting list for a session that is full, please call or send us an e-mail request through our feedback page.
**Due to class size and the nature of our scheduling, we are not able to accommodate make-up classes if you are unable to attend.

Spring 2010 Workshop Schedule
Students will also receive 10% off all workshop yarn purchases

Pre-requisite abbreviations:
K = Knit, P = Purl

Warp and Weave
$75
March 6th OR
April 10th - THIS CLASS IS FULL
9:00 - 4:00
Weaving has become another of our popular workshops. Learn to warp a rigid heddle loom, and weave a scarf. You'll do everything, beginning to end. FYI...space is VERY limited.

Present in a Pinch
$25
March 7th
12:30-3:00
You always need a baby gift! learn to make something sweet, cute, and impressive. Baby booties are fun little projects that can whip up in no time AND they pack a lot of techniques into one small project.

Pre-req: K, P

Magic Loop Socks
$40
March 13th OR
May 22nd
10:30-2:30
Tired of DPN's? Try out socks on a 40" circular needle (aka the Magic Loop). You will make a baby sock in this class and get through all components of a sock. The Magic Loop method can be applied to any other small circumference item as well. You will LOVE this method!

Pre-req: K, P

Fair Isle Hat Design
$45
March 20th
11:00-2:00
GUEST INSTRUCTOR - Kathleen Lawton-Trask girlwriter on Ravelry

Kathleen is an accomplished knitter with two published patterns in the book Pints and Purls: Portable Projects for the Social Knitter. We are lucky enough to have her as celebrity guest instructor extraordinaire! Knit a gauge and design your own fair isle hat pattern.

Pre-req: K, P

Beginning Knitting
$25
March 14th
12:30-3:30
No time like the present to start! This is the perfect introductory class. Learn to cast on, knit, & purl. Once you can knit & purl you can do ANYTHING!

Pre-req: None

Continental Knit / Norwegian Purl
$30
March 21st
12:30-3:30
Keep your yarn in your left hand, in back of your needles and GO! Yes, you can knit faster - but more importantly learning to knit continental and purl Norwegian will help with all patterns from simple seed stitch to advanced colorwork.

Pre-req: K, P

Block it out
$25
March 27th
10:30 -12:30
Just what is blocking? Learn the how, what, when, where, & why of this VERY IMPORTANT final step of knitting.

Pre-req: none

Beginning Crochet
$25
March 28th
1:30-3:30
If texture is your thing, crochet is your friend. Start out with the basics, practice on a Spa cloth, and add another needlework skill to your resume.

Pre-req: None

Entrelac
$40
April 24th
10:30 - 1:30
Entrelac is a knitting technique used to create a textured diamond pattern. Use a self-striping yarn and create a beautiful scarf that will surely get noticed!

Pre-req: K, P, reading your stitches

Cable Sampler
$30
April 24th
2:00 - 4:30
Twist and turn and away we go. Cables are a great technique and look to add to a little spice to your project list. Understand how to read cable patterns and charts and practice on this cable sampler scarf.

Pre-req: K, P

Short Rows & Knitting Backwards
$25
May 8th
10:30 -1:30
Short rows are done on more projects than you may realize, shoulders, entrelac, multi-directional items. While they help to create beautiful shaping it can sometimes be bothersome to constantly 'turn' your work. So instead we'll knit backwards! GREAT technique class!

Pre-req: K, P

Lace Sampler
$40
May 8th
2:00-4:30
Intricate and beautiful. Lace knitting can be as addictive as sock knitting! Understand how to balance your increases and decreases. You will be able to create heirloom pieces that will definitely be noticed!

Pre-req: K, P, familiarity with increasing and decreasing

Beaded Scarf
$40
May 15th
10:30-2:00
The Undulating Waves Scarf is an exquisite piece. Learn how bead placement is critical to your finished project. Using hand dyed sock yarn and beads this treasure will be your favorite accessory.

Pre-req: K, P, chart reading

Drop In Classes are available

Monday through Friday 1pm - 3pm
Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm

Drop-in fee is $15

If you need further assistance during other times,
please inquire about private lessons.


	Registration for workshops is not complete until all fees are paid. We recommend using the SIGN UP! buttons listed under each workshop description and paying for class fees immediately to guarantee your slot. If participants wish to reserve space over the phone, we can hold a slot for 3 days and accept credit card payments for class registration over the phone or you may stop into the shop to pay. Receipts for transactions over the phone can be picked up during the next store visit or mailed upon request. Cancellations made 1 week before the beginning of a class will receive a full refund of class fees. Refund will be based on standard refund policy. No refund will be issued for sessions not attended. Additionally, we have extensive waiting lists for many of our classes and workshops. If you are not able to attend please make every effort to let us know, so that we may offer your seat to another student. Please keep in mind that class fees pay instructors, and help us to continue to provide fun, interesting, & educational classes and workshops. We appreciate your commitment and support of our shop and look forward to seeing you!