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  Finger Lakes Fibers Yarn Store

315 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY  14891

607-535-9710

Class Schedule for May & June 2013 (PDF)

Individual Knitting or Crochet Lessons

Having difficulty with a project? We can help you! Want to learn a new technique or skill? We can teach you! Pick your project, pick your time and we will hold an individual knitting or crochet lesson for you. If you are going to be in the area for a few days, this class will work for you. We also can guide you with a project that you can easily complete after your lesson.

Cost: $20 for the first hour, $5 for each addition hour. 10% class discount on yarn.

New Session of Knitting 101
Monday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm with Nancy; Thursday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm with Sue   May 2 to June 27

Learn how to hold and use knitting needles, to cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off. Find out about tension and how to knit a gauge swatch. Make either a Garter Stitch (knit, knit, knit) or Ribbed (knit, purl) Scarf.

Cost: $50 – Attend 1, 2, 3 or all 16 classes. Class is informal and designed to meet your individual needs. You can progress at your own rate. 10% class discount on yarn, needles and notions needed for the class (purchased during first class).

New Session of Knitting 102 – Advanced Beginners
Monday 5:00pm - 6:30 pm with Nancy; Thursday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm with Sue May 2 to June 27

Now that you know how to cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off, it’s time to tackle a harder project. Consider things like a felted bag, hat, mittens or basket weave and seed stitch scarves. Learn to increase and decrease and to knit in the round. You will learn a new knitting skill every week.  No class Memorial Day, May 27

Cost: $50 – Attend 1, 2, 3 or all 16 classes. Class is informal and designed to meet your individual needs. You can progress at your own rate. 10% class discount on yarn, needles and notions needed for the class (purchased during first class).

Crochet 101 & 102 Class - 3 Classes   Instructor: Amy
Scheduled upon request

The class is designed for all levels. We can teach the novice basic stitches, help the crocheter continue on through a project or assist the knitter with finishing edges. Amy will review basic crochet stitches - slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet stitches and buttonholes. Learn the crochet, crab, picots, shell, triangle, double chain and puff edge. Edge finishing will include how to pick-up and crochet the traditional stitches.

Cost $45 – 3 classes, 1 1/2  hours each. Stop in to make a special request and we will teach it. 10% class discount on yarn.

Vine Lace Vest – 3 Classes   Instructor:  Marie Woodford
Saturdays, May 4, 10am – Noon   Final class

Here comes the Four Seasons Vine Lace Vest, knitted in cotton or a cotton \wool blend.  Pattern offers 5 sizes small thru 2X large.  It is available free on Ravelry.com.  Work along with the class and be finished in time to wear it for Mother’s Day. 

Crochet Jacket – 3 Classes   Instructor:  Amy
Saturdays, May 11, June 1 and 8, 10am – 11:30am  

I could hardly wait to begin working on this crocheted jacket which uses a new stitch called the double layer single crochet to make this jacket nice and warm. Each piece is worked individually and sewn together at the end. The jacket is trimmed in reverse single crochet and is accented with four buttons. Ask for a copy of the pattern when you sign-up for the class. Please have a gauge swatch worked in single crochet completed prior to first class.

Cost $45 – 3 classes.  10% class discount on yarn

Stray Cat Shawl -2 Classes   Instructor: Sue
Saturday May 18, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm   Final class

Stray Cat is crescent shaped, available in 4 sizes.  It is designed for two colors of lace weight or fingering yarn.  But why not use left-overs from your previous projects for more contrasting colors, or even multi-variegated yarn.  The shawl is worked from the neck down and starts with just a few stitches.  It is shaped in such a way that it will stay on your shoulders conveniently even before blocking.  You can download your pattern at Ravelry.com individually or as part the Inner Gardens E-Book. 

Knitted ‘Cake Covers’ – 2 Classes   Instructor: Marie Woodford
Saturday, May 18 and June 1,   1pm – 2.30 pm

Most yarn winders create balls that look like disks or “cakes”.  Place one into a hand-knit container made form one ball of sock yarn, to protect and tame it while in use.  A quick way to try a new stitch pattern while making something fun and practical.

Cost $45 – 2 classes.   Come in to select your yarn at a 10% discount.

Basic Sock Class – 3 Classes    Instructor: Sue
Thursday, May 23, June 6 and 20 - 3 pm – 4:30 pm

Using a basic sock pattern, you will learn to make socks on double-pointed needles or circular needles. The first session will teach you to cast on, join in the round and knit the cuff and leg. The second session will teach you to divide and turn the heel and shape the gusset. The third session will teach you the completion of the foot and toe. For the more advanced knitters you can pick out a more challenging pattern to work on in class.

Cost $45 – 3 classes.   We have a wide range of sock yarns to pick from. Stop in before the first class and Sue will help you pick your yarn.  10% class discount on yarn

Techniques & Tea – Crochet Edges for Knitters   Instructor: Amy
Saturday, June 1, 1 to 3 pm

During this class we’ll explore more advanced crochet edgings that go beyond the reverse single crochet stitch. We’ll learn new crochet stitches such as the half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet that create elegant edgings for pillows and afghans.  The use of edgings worked in multiple rows will also be discussed. Please bring any project you are interested in adding a crocheted edge to. Check out the book Crocheted Edgings in our store we’ll be referring to it during our class.

Cost $20  Served with a fresh pot of tea and cookies.

Continental Knitting Class – 1 Class   Instructor: Kristie
Saturday, June 8, 10am – 1 pm

Ever admired a fellow knitter who seems to speed along, holding her working yarn in her left hand?  That method of knitting is called Continental knitting.  Many of us were taught the English method and we carry our working yarn in our right hand and ‘throw’ it.  Come and learn how to ‘scoop’ your yarn to knit and purl quickly along.

Cost $30 – 1 class.  10% class discount on yarn.  Class preparation-Cast on 30 stitches and knit 2 rows.

Damson Shawl - 2 classes   Instructor: Sue
Saturday, June 15 and July 6,  10:30 am –to 12:30pm

A pretty, simple little shawl, requiring just one skein of sock yarn, that’s fun to knit and easy to wear.  Working two columns of paired yarn over increases that radiate from the center neck cast on creates a curved shape that drapes perfectly around your shoulders.  Increasing at the edges of both right and wrong side rows results in long points that make Damson ideal to wear as a scarf.  Large scale lace creates a dramatic scalloped edge, finished with a deceptively simple looped edging.

Cost $50 – 2 classes.  Come in to select your yarn at a 10% discount

Sideways Shawlette -1 classes  Instructor: Pat Hazen
Saturday, June 15, 1-4pm

Side-to-side crescent shawlettes are great fun to knit, and provide an easy introduction to designing.  You will choose between a few basic options to begin your crescent shape, then we explore side-to-side knitted lace edgings and choose one to showcase in your shawlette.

Cost $30 – 1 class.  Come in to select your yarn at a 10% discount.

UFO (Unfinished Objects) Day
Saturday June 22 - 10am - 3pm

Bring in your unfinished projects that have been sitting around forever. Whether you need a little help on a project or just some motivation, this is the day for you!! Join us all day or part of the day. If you need any help on a project our staff will be available to assist. Get all you chores done in the morning then join us in the afternoon from 10am to 3pm, this will be a great way to spend your Saturday.

 Cost $25 – includes morning snacks (fresh from GMM), lunch and beverages.

Class Policies

Payment in full is required at time of registration to secure your place in class or a credit card.

No refunds given. Make up classes available for an additional charge.

Finger Lakes Fibers reserves the right to cancel class for any reason, including low enrollment.
If we cancel, we will give you a full refund.

On-going Events at Finger Lakes Fibers

Monday & Thursday Night Knitting

Every Monday & Thursday night from 6 – 8, join us for an enjoyable time socializing, knitting, and most importantly - seeing what everyone is knitting! Help is always available, if needed; and you will receive a 10% discount on all yarn purchases made.

 

Upcoming Events

FINGER LAKES FIBER TOUR
New date for the Finger Lakes Fiber Tour – Thursday July 25th – Sunday July 28th, 2013  Save this on your calendar!

SALE ROOM OPEN 
We have opened a sale room, offering a line of novelty yarns, new lines of less expensive yarns and a large selection of yarns at 30% OFF

 

FINGER LAKES FIBERS HOURS

Sunday 12-4, Monday & Thursday 11-8, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 11-5, Saturday 10-5

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Join the Yarn Shop Cooperative

We have about five months left on our lease on Franklin St., Pam has a new grandbaby in North Carolina, and I'm busy making yarn at Battenkill Fibers (a four hour drive from Watkins). By this summer, we need to have a new owner for the store. And who better than one or more of our loyal customers? I'm talking with several possible buyers; and more offers are welcome! In the meantime, agroup of customers and employees has expressed interest in forming a new corporation and together buying out the shop; and making purchasing decisions and staffing, etc. as a cooperative.  A committee came together to explore the idea of a co-op and to plan the next step.  If you would be interested in knowing more contact us by email or call the store to keep up with us in this adventure.  Our next meeting date and time will be posted on our web site and Facebook.

 

 
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Finger Lakes Fibers Yarn Store

315 No. Franklin St. , Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607.535.9710