Cedar Falls
Beyond the Basics
$20 Friday: June 14; 3 - 5PM
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Instructor: Leslie Matheson
You’ve learned how to knit and purl, but now you have lots of questions. How do I read a pattern? What is gauge? How do I know what yarns I can substitute in a pattern? What’s with all these different types of needles? Come meet other new knitters and let’s answer these and other burning questions!
Ginger Leaves Shawlette
$30 Saturdays: June 15, 22 and 29th; 2 - 4PM
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Leslie Matheson
Ginger Leaves is a kerchief or shawlette that begins at the neck center and is worked to the edge. The flower lace pattern flows seamlessly into a leaf lace pattern. The leaf lace pattern flows into a simple edging pattern. Three buttons are used to close the kerchief in the back; they are left off for the shawlette. Sizes available: 34"x15"; 52"x20" (We will be teaching the larger version)
Basic Socks
$25 Saturdays: June 29, July 6 & 13; 10AM - 12PM
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Instructor: Leslie Matheson
Ever wanted to attempt a go at knitting socks? Maybe it’s seemed a bit daunting in the past? Don’t worry; Crazy Girls are here to help! Learn to knit a basic sock pattern and see how much fun knitting socks can be!
Coralville
Basic
Knit Hat
$35 Wednesdays: May 22 & 29; 1 - 3PM
Difficulty Level: Basic/Easy
Instructor: Angie Jordan
This basic hat class will cover knitting in the round and on double pointed needles. Class will be a fun challenge for beginning knitters, and you will become addicted to making hats for everyone you know!
Soakers / Evie Pants All-in-One $40
Wednesdays: June 5 & 12; 1 - 3PM
Difficulty Level: Easy/Basic
Instructor: Angie Jordan
Pattern by: By Marilyn Porter
“This is a basic longies pattern that includes options for making soakers, skirties, bloomers, shorties and capris. There are several different cuff options and even a guide for adding cables down the side of your pants. All soakers start from the same basic place, a waistband. This pattern simply expands on that same place to give you the flexibility to create the garment that works best for you!” –Ravelry.com
Feathered Baby Blanket (by Kaye Smith)
$40 Thursday June 6th & Monday June 10th; 1 - 3PM
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Instructor: Angie Jordan
Create an elegant, yet simply made baby blanket for the sweet, little babe in your life as a gift they’ll cherish throughout the years.
Two Toe Up Socks on Magic Loop!
$40 Sundays: June 9, 16, & 23; 12:30 - 2PM
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Thea O'Grady
In this class you'll learn basic toe up sock knitting as well as knitting one long circular in the magic loop technique. We’ll start the class with Judy’s Magic Cast On and in Class 2 and 3, we’ll turn the heel and discuss bind-off’s. Extensive knowledge of sock knitting is not a requirement ; however, you'll want to have knit a couple of pair of socks to understand the basic techniques we explore.
Baby Cardigan
/ Baby Vertebrae
$40 Fridays: June 14 & 21; 1 - 3PM
Difficulty Level: Easy/Basic
Instructor: Angie Jordan
Baby Vertebrae is a frontless cardy to keep your little one’s back and arms warm. The pattern (By Kelly Brooker) is seamlessly knit utilizing the top down raglan shaping method. To knit this pattern you will need to be able to knit flat, pick up stitches, then work small diameter circular knitting to complete the sleeves (magic loop or utilizing DPNs)
Baby Simple Big Strap Sandals
$35 Sundays: June 23 & 30; 1 - 3PM
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Angie Jordan
Pattern by: By Christine Grant
This is my Baby Simple Big Strap Sandals knitting pattern. This is a lovely simple design and very quick to make. They are worked flat on [2 US] needles in any dk yarn of your choice and are knit entirely in one piece.” –Christine Grant
The knitting pattern provides full instructions for 4 sizes, XS (preemie - tiny baby), S ( newborn - 3 months), M (3-6 months) and L (6 - 9 months).