Class Rosters will be linked here on June 15th

Class sign up link (This will go live on May 24th and will close June 1st for first choice selection.) An email will be sent to all SSK participants when the signups go live.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura and she will be happy to help you!!!!

Class signups will begin May 24th and will continue until June 1st.  You will have the option to add additional classes (availability pending) until the minute before classes start at SSK.  I will add a google form link to this page on May 24th  for people to fill out.  I would prefer that all current attendees of SSK try to get this filled out by June 1st.  We will do our best to let you know what class(es) you will have by June 10th.    Class rosters are posted in the SSK group on Ravelry by time slot.If you have questions about anything to do with classes, please email or pm Laura  and she will help you.

Hint: Once the rosters are posted on Ravelry, If you use the thread text search feature for your ravelry name, it makes it easy to find your classes.

How signups work:

Your SSK fee includes one class at no additional cost from one of our amazing teachers. We will ask that you choose your top three classes, and we will do our best to accommodate your request based on demand/class size.  I try to have everyone’s selections in before I assign classes. In the past 4 years, almost every single person who was attending SSK at the time of class signups was able to get their first choice class.  That’s something I am hopeful will happen again this year.  

Additional classes may be available for an extra $50 per class cost.  If you decide that you would like to add a class at anytime, just let Laura know via email and she will do our best to make that happen.

A special note about spinning classes:  If you would like to take a spinning class and are unable to bring a wheel  with you, we will have 4-5 wheels available for free rental.  We ask that you let us know on the class form because that may affect which session of class you will be able to take.  If you can only use or prefer a specific wheel, please let Laura know.

And now to the good stuff, classes being offered!

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Olga Buraya-Kefelian

3D Knitwear with Moko-Moko or Ginga Cowls
This class is part demonstration with AV presentation and short lecture about 3D knitwear in hand knitting approach, and all inspiration process. It will be part swatch-fest and all inspiration where I present my 3D design philosophy, and gearing to your own discovery of
knitwear in a new light! And test this new knowledge by making either Moko-Moko Cowl or Ginga Cowl.
Skills required:
Knit, purl, cast on, bind off
Skills learned:
● Learning cast on and bind off varieties for stretchy edging and its purpose for
dimensional knitwear.
● Learning to work partial knitting and short rows and their differences.
● Swatching a series of techniques and reviewing all the possibilities.
Materials:
Moko-Moko Cowl
Finished measurements 11” height (flat), 30” circumference
● 340 yds of any worsted weight wool
● Waste yarn in smooth texture and similar weight
● US 7 (4.5 mm) needle and a spare needle
● Crochet hook F (3.75mm)
● Waste yarn
Ginga Cowl
● 270 yds of smooth texture of worsted weight in light or bright color in MC;
● 270 yds of smooth texture of worsted weight in light or bright color in CC;

● US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 24” long
● Crochet hook (size H or larger)
● Stitch marker
● Tapestry needle
● Scrap yarn
For both
● Copy of Ginga Cowl or Moko-Moko Cowl patterns before arriving to class
For swatching
● Some smooth yarn in light or bright colors for swatching with several needle sizes
comfortable to the yarn weight.
Homework: (if any)
● None

Brioche and Beyond
Ever wondered what is the difference and what is in common between Brioche and Tuck
and Fisherman’s rib and how to work them? In this class you will learn these methods and know how to tell them apart and how to benefit from using either of them. We will make either of these reversible cowl using either of 2 methods. Two cowl pattern options available Reimei Cowl and Boshoku Cowl.

Skills required:
knit, purl, cast on and bind off.
Skills learned:
● Brioche stitch
● Tuck stitch
● Fisherman’s Rib
● How to differentiate them and their best uses
Materials:
For Reimei Cowl
● 140 yds of chunky weight yarn in MC.
● 140 yds of chunky weight yarn in CC.
● US 10 (6 mm) circular needle, 24″ or 36″
● Crochet hook size G
For Boshoku Cowl
● 240 yds of chunky weight yarn.
● US 11 (8 mm) circular needle, 24ʺ long
● Crochet hook size G or H
For both
● Stitch marker
● Tapestry needle

● Copy of Boshoku Cowl or Reimei Cowl patterns before arriving to class
Homework
● None

Modular Knitting
This adventurous beginner class is based on Asanagi Wrap or Aranami Shawl design and is worked in modular technique. In this class you will learn the theory of modular knitting and create this stunning ombré scarf of scalloped patterning with yarn of your choice. But what is more, you will learn numerous vital techniques as a knitter which will be crucial for your future skill set.
Many of the tricks and tips and customization suggestions taught during this class will prove to be a lot of fun!
Skills required:
Knit, purl, cast on, bind off
Skills learned:
● Basic theory for Modular knitting
● Various cast on methods and their benefits
● Several ways of picking up stitches on both knit and purl sides
● Different methods of knit and purl decreases
● Numerous tips and tricks on improving your skills with this technique

Materials:
Asanagi Wrap
● 223 yds of fingering weight yarn in 5 (or more) complimentary colors
● US 3 (3.25 mm) short straight or two double pointed needles, or as preferred
(or size to obtain gauge)
● Crochet hook size C or D
● Tapestry needle
● Removable marker
Aranami Shawl
● Fingering weight wool in colors
A: 33yds
B: 77yds
C: 121yds
D: 165yds
E: 209yds
● US 2 (2.75 mm) circular, 36” or longer
● Stitch holders or scrap yarn

● Crochet hook C or D
● Tapestry needle
For Both
● Copy of Asanagi Wrap or Aranami Shawl pattern before arriving to class
Homework: (if any)
● Work the garter stitch swatch as asked in the pattern to determine the needle
size to obtain gauge. Do not cut yarn from the swatch, however wash and block
your swatch and bring to class.

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Maggie Casey

WOOLEN OR WORSTED—HOW DO YOU DECIDE?

There are the rules: Long fibers—short draw, short fibers—long draw.  But sometimes rules are meant to be broken.  The best way to decide how to spin for a project is to spin a little fiber and make a swatch or a sample.  In this class we will spin fibers with different drafting techniques and you will have enough yarn to make a sample.   We will look at other factors as well, so you can design an amazing yarn for your project.

Beginning spinning skills required. Students should be able to spin a continuous yarn and be comfortable with their wheel.

Material fee $15

Students should bring:

Spinning wheel and all its parts

Lazy kate and at least 4 bobbins

ENGLISH LONGDRAW VS AMERICAN LONGDRAW

What is the difference between English longdraw (double drafting) and American longdraw?  It depends.  We will spin wool and cotton both ways and you can see the difference between the two techniques and add another drafting method to your spinning repertoire.

Beginning spinning skills required.

Material fee $10

Students should bring:

Spinning wheel and all its parts

TWIST

Yarn needs twist, without it we would just have fluff.  The question is how much do we need and how much do we want?  It depends!  It all depends on how you are going to use your yarn; sock yarn needs more twist than yarn for a lace shawl.  In this class we will practice controlling the amount of twist that goes into yarn so you can make the most appropriate yarn for your project.  We will spin  different fibers to see that twist is not a one size fits all proposition.

Beginning spinning skills required. Students should be able to spin a continuous yarn and be comfortable with their wheel.

Material fee $10

Students should bring:

Spinning wheel and all its parts

Lazy kate and at least 4 bobbins

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Julia Farwell-Clay