Handpainted Sock Yarn with Earthues Dyes

Nancy Bjerke

One 3-hour class Thursday, November 11 (Veteran’s Day) 12:00- 3:00pm

Nancy will provide you with a mordanted skein of superwash merino sock yarn and dyes to “handpaint” the yarn with.

This will be a fun filled class while we play with colors and complete a sock yarn uniquely your own!

Materials included, see materials list at registration for additonal supplies

Class fee $45.00 Skill level (b)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

Open house

Open House

Friday, October 8

5–8pm

Come celebrate with us for a welcoming party for Meg and goodbye to Nancy as these two transition into new roles. We’ll have food, music and lots of fun!

Weave a Rag Rug or Rag Bag

Nancy Bjerke

One 4-hour class.

Friday, 11:00–3:00pm December 10

In this fun class you will use your rigid heddle loom or table loom to warp and weave a rag rug or bag. Nancy will take the beginner and intermediate student through the process of figuring warp, warping and weaving your fabric. This is a fun class and you will enjoy the process of working with fabric scraps for weaving!

See materials list at registration
Class fee $40.00 Skilllevel(b-i)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

 

Hand Knit Socks with Double Pointed Needles

Nancy Bjerke

Two 2-hour classes

Session 1: Wednesday, October 20, 27, 3:00–5:00

Session 2: Tuesdays, December 14, 21, 3:00–5:00

Prerequisite: Intermediate, with a mastery basics of knitting (k, p, co, bo, inc, dec.)

Experience with knitting in the round is helpful, but not required.

Once you discover how comfortable, well-fitting and beautiful hand- knit socks are, you’ll never be able to wear anything else! You will learn the process of special cast on for a stretchy cuff, the classic turned heel, wedge toe decreases, and the Kitchener Stitch using DPN’s (double pointed needles).

We’ll make a small sock in this class with instructions given for any size sock. Materials list for needed supplies given at registration

Class fee $40.00 Skill level (i)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

NW Handspun Yarns - Ownership changes and looking forward

From Nancy—Some people say that autumn time is like New Year’s, and I fall into that category. I’ve always seen fall as the beginning of a new year. It coincides with the schools starting, and after a summer time of fun and good weather it’s time to start again with the routines of fall and beginning winter.

For those of you who do not yet know of the biggest change for me and the shop: the shop has SOLD to a new owner! You know the new owner: Meg! She has worked with many of you to select knitting projects, support you in your weaving, and repair your spinning wheels. When I decided that it was time for me to move on after 10 years of loving and doing this shop, Meg stepped up and will continue our LYS!

So, as you flock back to the shop this year for your autumn projects, please welcome Meg with your support! She will continue to make this shop all that you have loved and appreciated. I thank you for your support and learning so much from YOU all!

For more information about my transition, please go to my blog at blogger: “As the Wheel Turns.” I will continue to be around, as this is MY LOCAL YARN SHOP, where I buy materials and teach! Happy days to you all as you follow your fiber dreams! —Love, Nancy

From Meg—Greetings! I am excited (and slightly terrified) at the idea of taking the helm of our wonderful shop. I have learned many lessons since we opened full time 5 years ago, the most important of which being how interconnected we all are. A day doesn't go by in the store where connections aren't made and usually they are surprising (sometimes they are unexpected).

So much in life boils down to community and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to continue to be a part of the culture of NW Handspun Yarns. I am looking forward to many more years sharing my home-away-from-home with you all! Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I'm looking forward to it! —Meg