We have MANY knitting and crochet groups that meet here at Clever Knits. These events are social groups. No instruction is provided during these times -- they are just an opportunity to hang out with like-minded individuals, celebrating and practicing the fiber arts.
Information on classes can be found on our website by clicking the 'classes' link at the top of the page. ALL our events, including classes, can be seen on our Google Calendar.
Clever Knits knitnight: EVERY Tuesday 6-10pm
- don't be fooled by the name; both knitting AND crochet are welcome
- please, no children (it's a school night!)
more info: http://cleverknits.com/2009/08/note-on-knitnight.html
Friday Night Knitters: EVERY Friday 5-8pm
- children who knit or crochet are welcome to attend
more info: Ravelry
Crochet/Knit-a-long: EVERY Sunday 1-4pm
- focus on a specific project, though others are welcome to 'crash'
more info: http://cleverknits.com/search/label/KAL
Knit 101 - February 2010
This class will go over how to do the basic stitches. This is the first class you should take if interested in learning to knit -- and even if it's the ONLY class you ever take, you should be adept at making washcloths and scarves (and other square or rectangular objects).
Registration: Come in, call 760-806-6744, or email cleverknits@gmail.com to register. Advance payment is required to guarantee your space in class. Refunds available only if we are able to fill your place in the class.
Cost: $12 plus materials for the 2hr session ($18 if materials are purchased elsewhere)
Dates: Choose one or both. Most students can learn all the stitches in one class, but some students benefit from repeating the course.
Limit: 7 students, advance registration is required (classes may be canceled and all fees refunded if we do not have at least 3 students signed up).
Materials required:
Registration: Come in, call 760-806-6744, or email cleverknits@gmail.com to register. Advance payment is required to guarantee your space in class. Refunds available only if we are able to fill your place in the class.
Cost: $12 plus materials for the 2hr session ($18 if materials are purchased elsewhere)
Dates: Choose one or both. Most students can learn all the stitches in one class, but some students benefit from repeating the course.
Thursday, Feb 4th: 6-8pmFULL- Monday, Feb 22nd: 6-8pm
Limit: 7 students, advance registration is required (classes may be canceled and all fees refunded if we do not have at least 3 students signed up).
Materials required:
- 1 skein Cascade 220
- Size 8 knitting needles (straight bamboo needles are preferred, but metal/plastic needles or circular needles are acceptable)
- Darning needle
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Crochet 101 - March 2010
This class will go over how to do the basic stitches. This is the first class you should take if interested in learning to crochet -- and even if it's the ONLY class you ever take, you should be adept at making washcloths and scarves (and other square or rectangular objects).
Registration: Come in, call 760-806-6744, or email cleverknits@gmail.com to register. Advance payment is required to guarantee your space in class. Refunds available only if we are able to fill your place in the class.
Cost: $12 plus materials for the 2hr session ($18 if materials are purchased elsewhere)
Date:Saturday, March 6th: 4-6pm
You will learn: (subject to change depending on the pace of the class) chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, weaving in ends.
Limit: 7 students, advance registration is required (classes will be canceled and all fees refunded if we do not have at least 3 students signed up).
Materials required:
Registration: Come in, call 760-806-6744, or email cleverknits@gmail.com to register. Advance payment is required to guarantee your space in class. Refunds available only if we are able to fill your place in the class.
Cost: $12 plus materials for the 2hr session ($18 if materials are purchased elsewhere)
Date:Saturday, March 6th: 4-6pm
You will learn: (subject to change depending on the pace of the class) chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, weaving in ends.
Limit: 7 students, advance registration is required (classes will be canceled and all fees refunded if we do not have at least 3 students signed up).
Materials required:
- 1 skein Cascade 220
- Size H hook
- Darning needle
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Baby Valentine Sweater
When I saw a customer working on the Karin Lace Shawl by Evelyn Clark, my first thought was that the heart-shaped lace would be absolutely precious as a replacement for the gull-lace in the February Baby Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman from Knitter’s Almanac. After a lot of math and the assistance of several dedicated test-knitters, I am thrilled to present this pattern for the Baby Valentine Sweater.
Pattern is available in hard-copy at the shop for just $4.00, or on ravelry for $5.00.
The sweater pattern is written for infant size, but can be altered for larger sizes by increasing both yarn weight and needle size. For example, a worsted weight yarn and size 9 or 10 needles would make a toddler-sized sweater. The red sample was worked up in Colinette Jitterbug on size 6 needles.
Pattern is available in hard-copy at the shop for just $4.00, or on ravelry for $5.00.
The sweater pattern is written for infant size, but can be altered for larger sizes by increasing both yarn weight and needle size. For example, a worsted weight yarn and size 9 or 10 needles would make a toddler-sized sweater. The red sample was worked up in Colinette Jitterbug on size 6 needles.
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Knitnews #5: Clever Knits updates for January 2010
Clever Knitters,
Happy new year! I hope that your holidays were safe and fun and full of fibery gifts.
Contents of this message:
1. January & February Classes - LOTS of great classes!
2. Crochet-a-Long - Erica's Aunt's ripple afghan, Sundays from 1-3pm, FREE
3. Crazy Quilt CAKAL and Drawing - world's craziest barn-raising sock-yarn quilt
4. As always - knitnight Tues 6-10pm, Open Crochet Sunday 2-6pm, O'side knitters 5-8pm, free wireless, yarnstorm
1. Class schedules through February posted
Details about classes below, or check our website and click the 'classes' link at the top of the page.
JANUARY CLASSES
FEBRUARY CLASSES
Every Sunday from 1-3pm, Karen and customer Erica are hosting a crochet-a-long. The project is Erica's Auntie's ripple afghan - a delightful vintage pattern. Anyone is welcome to participate, and the CAL is completely free, even if it's not being made from our yarns (though I do recommend a cozy wool afghan from the DOZENS of colors of Cascade 220 we have in stock). Details about the CAL: http://cleverknits.com/2010/01/crochet-long-ripple-afghan.html
3. Crazy Quilt CAKAL and Drawing
I've finally started stitching together our wild crochet-and-knit-a-long (cakal?) -- the world's craziest barn-raising sock-yarn quilt. The lap-ghan knit entirely from washable wool sock-yarn will be raffled off as soon as it's done. Each square constitutes one entry in the drawing to win the quilt, and we ARE still accepting squares, though we ask now that they be sized in increments of 2" (2x2, 2x4, 2x6, 4x4, 4x6, 4x8, etc), since I've puzzled together all the oddly-sized pieces and these will make the outside border.
4. As Always
knitnight:
Our knitnight Tuesdays EVERY week from 6-10pm continue to be an exciting and popular opportunity to come hang out and make new knitterly friends. All fiber artists are welcome (crochet, needlepoint, spinning, cat’s cradle, etc)! Feel free to come by even if you just need a stash-fix or a needle, or want to see what all the fuss is about – you don’t HAVE to stay, but you are more than welcome to.
We also have open knit/crochet on Sundays from 2-6pm, and the Oceanside Knitters (ravelry link) meet here on Fridays from 5-8pm (though you needn't be an Oceanside resident to attend -- they're a very open and friendly bunch, and most of them come Tuesdays and/or Sundays, too).
Free wireless:
Don't forget that we offer free wireless to our customers and their knitcomplices, so bring that laptop to browse ravelry or check a pattern on knitty, or whip out your iPhone and make use of our speedy fast connection to learn a new technique on youtube.
Yarnstorm '10:
There's still a chance to bring some yarn graffiti to decorate our ducts and GET 15% OFF your entire purchase that day! Swatches need to be 26 inches in length and anywhere from 4-10" wide, made of ANY yarn in your stash (they just need to look pretty), knit OR crochet. This offer is valid until the ducts are fully covered in yarn graffiti -- and they're nearly full!
Warm (& sweatery) regards,
Helena, Karen, & Lexi
Clever Knits
214 S. Indiana Ave
Vista CA 92084
open 12-8pm daily
FREE knitnights Tuesdays 6-10pm
http://cleverknits.com
cleverknits@gmail.com
phone: 760.806.6744
Happy new year! I hope that your holidays were safe and fun and full of fibery gifts.
Contents of this message:
1. January & February Classes - LOTS of great classes!
2. Crochet-a-Long - Erica's Aunt's ripple afghan, Sundays from 1-3pm, FREE
3. Crazy Quilt CAKAL and Drawing - world's craziest barn-raising sock-yarn quilt
4. As always - knitnight Tues 6-10pm, Open Crochet Sunday 2-6pm, O'side knitters 5-8pm, free wireless, yarnstorm
1. Class schedules through February posted
Details about classes below, or check our website and click the 'classes' link at the top of the page.
JANUARY CLASSES
Knit/Crochet 101:
January will be the month of 101 -- so tell your friends to make good of their new-year's resolution to learn a new craft. Studies show that fiber arts are as relaxing as yoga for the mind and spirit. A super-cute gift idea for a friend who has always wanted to learn: a skein of Cascade 220, knitting needles or a crochet hook, and a gift certificate to one of our knit or crochet 101 class -- under $25 for the whole package!
Socks from the Toe Up:
By popular demand, our resident expert, Rhonda, will be teaching socks from the toe-up. Saturdays, Jan 16, 23, and 30th, $54 plus materials for all 3 sessions ($74 if yarn is purchased elsewhere) - details: http://cleverknits.com/2009/12/socks-from-toe-up-january-2010.html
Feather-and-Fan Crochet:
Karen will be teaching a feather-and-fan crochet scarf at the end of January. The feather-and-fan stitch is a classic fundamental in lace knitting, and this clever and elegant pattern brings the stitch to crochet as well - Wednesday evenings Jan 27th and Feb 3rd from 6-8pm, $24 plus materials ($36 if materials are purchased elsewhere) - details: http://cleverknits.com/2009/12/feather-and-fan-crochet-scarf-january.html
January will be the month of 101 -- so tell your friends to make good of their new-year's resolution to learn a new craft. Studies show that fiber arts are as relaxing as yoga for the mind and spirit. A super-cute gift idea for a friend who has always wanted to learn: a skein of Cascade 220, knitting needles or a crochet hook, and a gift certificate to one of our knit or crochet 101 class -- under $25 for the whole package!
KNIT 101 - Jan 17th OR 25th - details: http://cleverknits.com/2009/12/knit-101-january-2010.html
CROCHET 101 - Jan 31 - details: http://cleverknits.com/2009/12/crochet-101-january-2010.html
CROCHET 101 - Jan 31 - details: http://cleverknits.com/2009/
Socks from the Toe Up:
By popular demand, our resident expert, Rhonda, will be teaching socks from the toe-up. Saturdays, Jan 16, 23, and 30th, $54 plus materials for all 3 sessions ($74 if yarn is purchased elsewhere) - details: http://cleverknits.com/2009/
Feather-and-Fan Crochet:
Karen will be teaching a feather-and-fan crochet scarf at the end of January. The feather-and-fan stitch is a classic fundamental in lace knitting, and this clever and elegant pattern brings the stitch to crochet as well - Wednesday evenings Jan 27th and Feb 3rd from 6-8pm, $24 plus materials ($36 if materials are purchased elsewhere) - details: http://cleverknits.com/2009/
FEBRUARY CLASSES
Knit 101: Feb 22 - details: http://cleverknits.com/2010/01/knit-101-february-2010.html
Crochet 102: Basket-Weave Stitch:
$14 plus materials for the 2hr session ($19 if materials are purchased elsewhere) - details: http://cleverknits.com/2010/01/crochet-102-basket-weave-stitch.html
February Lady Sweater:
Helena is thrilled to be teaching the aptly named February Lady Sweater (pdf link) by Pamela Wynne from Flint Knits. This is the number one sweater on ravelry for a reason (Over 7,000 made! ravelry link)! It's a fantastic 'first sweater' for an advanced beginner. Beginners can easily omit the lacework and do a solid garter-stitch sweater. $63 plus materials ($89 if materials are purchased elsewhere), Saturdays from 1-3pm, February 6, 13, 20, 27 - details: http://cleverknits.com/2010/01/february-lady-sweater-class-february.html
2. Crochet-a-long Ripple AfghanCrochet 102: Basket-Weave Stitch:
$14 plus materials for the 2hr session ($19 if materials are purchased elsewhere) - details: http://cleverknits.com/2010/
February Lady Sweater:
Helena is thrilled to be teaching the aptly named February Lady Sweater (pdf link) by Pamela Wynne from Flint Knits. This is the number one sweater on ravelry for a reason (Over 7,000 made! ravelry link)! It's a fantastic 'first sweater' for an advanced beginner. Beginners can easily omit the lacework and do a solid garter-stitch sweater. $63 plus materials ($89 if materials are purchased elsewhere), Saturdays from 1-3pm, February 6, 13, 20, 27 - details: http://cleverknits.com/2010/
Every Sunday from 1-3pm, Karen and customer Erica are hosting a crochet-a-long. The project is Erica's Auntie's ripple afghan - a delightful vintage pattern. Anyone is welcome to participate, and the CAL is completely free, even if it's not being made from our yarns (though I do recommend a cozy wool afghan from the DOZENS of colors of Cascade 220 we have in stock). Details about the CAL: http://cleverknits.com/2010/
3. Crazy Quilt CAKAL and Drawing
I've finally started stitching together our wild crochet-and-knit-a-long (cakal?) -- the world's craziest barn-raising sock-yarn quilt. The lap-ghan knit entirely from washable wool sock-yarn will be raffled off as soon as it's done. Each square constitutes one entry in the drawing to win the quilt, and we ARE still accepting squares, though we ask now that they be sized in increments of 2" (2x2, 2x4, 2x6, 4x4, 4x6, 4x8, etc), since I've puzzled together all the oddly-sized pieces and these will make the outside border.
4. As Always
knitnight:
Our knitnight Tuesdays EVERY week from 6-10pm continue to be an exciting and popular opportunity to come hang out and make new knitterly friends. All fiber artists are welcome (crochet, needlepoint, spinning, cat’s cradle, etc)! Feel free to come by even if you just need a stash-fix or a needle, or want to see what all the fuss is about – you don’t HAVE to stay, but you are more than welcome to.
We also have open knit/crochet on Sundays from 2-6pm, and the Oceanside Knitters (ravelry link) meet here on Fridays from 5-8pm (though you needn't be an Oceanside resident to attend -- they're a very open and friendly bunch, and most of them come Tuesdays and/or Sundays, too).
Free wireless:
Don't forget that we offer free wireless to our customers and their knitcomplices, so bring that laptop to browse ravelry or check a pattern on knitty, or whip out your iPhone and make use of our speedy fast connection to learn a new technique on youtube.
Yarnstorm '10:
There's still a chance to bring some yarn graffiti to decorate our ducts and GET 15% OFF your entire purchase that day! Swatches need to be 26 inches in length and anywhere from 4-10" wide, made of ANY yarn in your stash (they just need to look pretty), knit OR crochet. This offer is valid until the ducts are fully covered in yarn graffiti -- and they're nearly full!
Warm (& sweatery) regards,
Helena, Karen, & Lexi
Clever Knits
214 S. Indiana Ave
Vista CA 92084
open 12-8pm daily
FREE knitnights Tuesdays 6-10pm
http://cleverknits.com
cleverknits@gmail.com
phone: 760.806.6744
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Crochet-a-long: Ripple Afghan
Erica and Karen are Starting a New Crochet-A-Long on Sundays at Clever Knits from 1:00 to 3:00. We are going to be kicking it old school, you know how much Karen loves all things vintage, and making Erica's Aunt’s Ripple Afghan, but each our own original versions of it!
Erica has her aunt's vintage pattern and is happy to share it with anyone working the project. This is a FREE event and you can bring any yarn you have that you want to work with. No restrictions, no charge!
Come be a granny square and join us in the fun!
Erica has her aunt's vintage pattern and is happy to share it with anyone working the project. This is a FREE event and you can bring any yarn you have that you want to work with. No restrictions, no charge!
Come be a granny square and join us in the fun!
February Lady Sweater class - February 2010
This class is FULL, but we will be offering it again in the Fall!
Helena is thrilled to be teaching the aptly named February Lady Sweater in February. This is the number one sweater on ravelry for a reason (Over 7,000 made! ravelry link)! It's a fantastic 'first sweater' for an advanced beginner. Beginners can easily omit the lacework and do a solid garter-stitch sweater.
Pattern: February Lady Sweater (pdf), by Pamela Wynne, from Flint Knits
Cost: $63 if you buy materials here / $89 if you bring your own
Note: Please download, print, and bring the pattern with you to the first class.
Schedule: Saturdays from 1-3pm, February 6, 13, 20, 27
Limit: 7 students, advance registration is required (class may be canceled & all fees refunded if we do not have at least 3 students signed up).
Materials:
Helena is thrilled to be teaching the aptly named February Lady Sweater in February. This is the number one sweater on ravelry for a reason (Over 7,000 made! ravelry link)! It's a fantastic 'first sweater' for an advanced beginner. Beginners can easily omit the lacework and do a solid garter-stitch sweater.
Pattern: February Lady Sweater (pdf), by Pamela Wynne, from Flint Knits
Cost: $63 if you buy materials here / $89 if you bring your own
Note: Please download, print, and bring the pattern with you to the first class.
Schedule: Saturdays from 1-3pm, February 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb 6: **Bring a 4" square garter stitch swatch in your sweater-yarn to the first class** Calculate gauge and size, cast-on, begin yoke construction
Homework: complete yoke
Feb 13: Separate sleeves, begin lace work
Homework: complete body
Feb 20th: Pick-up sleeve stitches, sleeve construction, in-the-round knitting
Homework: complete sleeve
Feb 27th (optional): 2nd sleeve help, make-up session
Limit: 7 students, advance registration is required (class may be canceled & all fees refunded if we do not have at least 3 students signed up).
Materials:
- 750-1400 yards worsted weight yarn. Cascade 220 is an extremely affordable option and would be lovely in this pattern. Colinette Cadenza or Berroco Pure Merino provide more luxury and easy-care options.
- 32" US Size 8 circular needle
- Set of US Size 8 DPNs (for those not comfortable with the magic loop method)
- Stitch markers
- 3 buttons 7/8"
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Crochet 102: Basket weave stitch - February 2010
This class will introduce a complex new crochet stitch -- the basket weave stitch. This is a great stitch for scarves, and could also be employed on sweaters, garment edges, or any number of other locations. Students should already have mastered techniques covered in Crochet 101 before taking this class.
Registration: Come in, call 760-806-6744, or email cleverknits@gmail.com to register. Advance payment is required to guarantee your space in class. Refunds available only if we are able to fill your place in the class.
Cost: $14 plus materials for the 2hr session ($19 if materials are purchased elsewhere)
Date: Saturday, February 20th, 4-6pm
You will learn: basket weave stitch
Limit: 7 students, advance registration is required (classes may be canceled and fees refunded if we do not have at least 3 students signed up).
Materials required:
Registration: Come in, call 760-806-6744, or email cleverknits@gmail.com to register. Advance payment is required to guarantee your space in class. Refunds available only if we are able to fill your place in the class.
Cost: $14 plus materials for the 2hr session ($19 if materials are purchased elsewhere)
Date: Saturday, February 20th, 4-6pm
You will learn: basket weave stitch
Limit: 7 students, advance registration is required (classes may be canceled and fees refunded if we do not have at least 3 students signed up).
Materials required:
- 1 skein DK-weight yarn (wool or alpaca)
- Size G hook
- Darning needle
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Sock yarn crazy quilt update #2
We've laid out the squares for the quilt, and I've begun to sew the pieces together (though I may need some help! Wow that is a lot of tiny pieces, and tiny ends to weave!). It's looking fairly amazing.
We definitely CAN still take squares and rectangles, though I'll need to ask that they all be either 2" or 4" along one side (the other side can be any length), since it will become a bit more tricky to find a home for them in the blanket if they are oddly-shaped.
Remember, one swatch = one entry in the drawing to win the quilt! I may offer up entries to those helping me weave in ends or stitch squares together, since that will be a lot of work, too.
We definitely CAN still take squares and rectangles, though I'll need to ask that they all be either 2" or 4" along one side (the other side can be any length), since it will become a bit more tricky to find a home for them in the blanket if they are oddly-shaped.
Remember, one swatch = one entry in the drawing to win the quilt! I may offer up entries to those helping me weave in ends or stitch squares together, since that will be a lot of work, too.
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