SweaterGirls Knit

	As our business grows we will strive to offer an abundance of fun and interesting classes to tantalize every knitter, whether you are just starting out or want to try something new. Unlike most knitting classes, you will have the benefit of two teachers and receive more individualized attention in every class. We will be taking full advantage of Albuquerque's beautiful weather and hold many of our classes outdoors with our little 1955 Terry Trailer always in tow.

SweaterGirls Knitting Club at Los Poblanos Inn

Instructor(s): Chris Appleton & Ramona Chesley

Location: Los Poblanos Inn, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd N.W, Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueDates: Second Tuesday of Every Month: January 8th, No Class in February, March 12th, April 9th, and May 14th.
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

SweaterGirls has created a monthly knitting club in partnership with Los Poblanos Inn. Our goal is to create a comfortable knitting environment with the added benefit of helping you through your knitting projects and answering your questions. More experienced knitters are encouraged to join and have fun knitting in the winter by a warm fire or in the summer months on one of the lovely patios or near the pool. The club will meet the second Tuesday night of every month for two hours. Reserve your spot, $30.00 for three months. Drop-in rate is $12.00 and can be paid the night of the meeting with cash or check.Our next meeting is January 8th at 6:30pm.

Please call if you have any questions, 280-7557.

Cost: $30

Beginning Knitting

Instructor(s): Ramona Chesley & Chris Appleton

2-Sessions
Dates: Saturday, March 23rd and 30th
Time: 1:00-3:30
Location: Hip Stitch, 7001 San Antonio, NE

Learn the basics of knitting with a beginning project. Casting on, knitting, purling, increasing and decreasing, binding-off, reading a pattern and checking your gauge. We will teach you both English and Continental methods of knitting. For ages 12 and up. Materials are included with price of class; size 7 circular needle, 250 yards merino-wool yarn (your choice of color), basic instructions and a beginner pattern.

Cost: $64 includes materials

I can Knit and Purl, So Now What? Intermediate Knitting

Instructor(s): Ramona Chesley & Chris Appleton

2-Sessions

Dates: Saturdays May 4th and 11th

Time:11:00pm-1:30pm

Location:Hip Stitch, 7001 San Antonio Dr., NE.

This class is for the beginning knitter who can knit, purl, bind-off and understands how to read a simple knitting pattern. If you learned to knit years ago and want to take it up again, or are a self-taught knitter and need some help filling in the blanks; this is also the class for you.

Our Intermediate Class will teach you how to knit in the round with circular and double point needles. We will demystify gauge and teach you how to calculate gauge for a custom project, we will discuss different types of cast-ons, bind-offs, increases and decreases, how to pick-up stitches correctly and introduce simple lace and cable techniques.

You will have a choice of two projects: choose a yarn and create your own custom hat or a simple lace & cable scarf.

Materials: For the hat you will need 200 yards of worsted weight yarn, a size 7-16 inch circular needle and size 7 double point needles for decreasing. For the scarf you will need 300-400 yards of worsted weight yarn, size 7 needles and a cable needle.

You can register online or call 280-7557 or in person at Hip Stitch.

Cost: $50

Have A Knitting Party!

Instructor(s): Ramona Chesley and Chris Appleton

There must be a minimum of four people in a private party and a maximum of ten people.

We suggest starting with a two hour party, which will give you an introduction to yarn and needles and start you casting-on, learning the knit stitch and binding-off. Most students will learn enough in one class to start and complete a simple scarf or cowl. After the first party you can decide if you would like to have a second party and continue your lessons.
The amount for a Beginning Knitting party is $40 per person, this includes all materials.
Each person will receive a size 7 circular needle, 250 yards of merino wool yarn (you will have a choice of colors), basic
instructions, and a beginner pattern.
If you decide to continue with a second party/class, you will only be charged a $10 hourly rate.
We do request that all students prepay for the first party via PayPal or check.
For those of you who already know how to knit, pick something new you and your friends would like to learn: embellishing your clothes, knitting socks or lace, finishing an old project, knitting a rag rug. Call or email us and we can discuss ideas for your personalized party.
Different rates may apply to different parties.If you have questions, or would like to reserve a time for a party, please call 280-7557

Cost: $0

Private Lessons

Instructor(s): Ramona Chesley & Chris Appleton

Private lessons are available for those who prefer to learn to knit on their own time or just need extra help with a project. We can do lessons for just one person or a small group of friends. After you pay for a lesson online we will contact you by email to set up a time and place that works for both the instructor and student. You may also contact us by phone 280-7557

Private Lessons are $ 20 hour + tax
If you are currently enrolled in one of our classes there will be a $5 dollar discount on a private knitting lesson.

Cost: $20

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