Have you been hearing how knitting is the "new yoga" and wondering what all of the excitement is about?
Have you been wanting to learn how to make those wonderful knitted scarves, sweaters, purses, afghans, etc. that you see in the magazines, catalogues and stores?
Did you learn to knit "many years ago" but stopped, and now you want to pick up the knitting needles again?
Well now you can because Gail Knits has regularly scheduled knitting classes!
Come on in and learn how to knit! (Hey, guys...this means you too!)

We offer classes and workshops in Beginning Knitting, Finishing, Sock Knitting, Magic Loop method, and many other fun and useful knitting techniques.
We'll post the upcoming classes here on the site, but please do give us a call to find out what classes we're offering.

By the way, we have "open knitting" any time the store is open. We have coffee and water. Bring your knitting, find a space at one of our 2 large tables...or on the sofa & chairs in the sunny window in the front of the store...and enjoy.

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Please note: Most class sizes are kept to no more than 6 students.
Payment of class fees must be made at the time of reserving class space.
Class fees are non-refundable, however, should you not be able to attend, and notify us within 48 hours of the class, the fees can be credited to another class or materials.

Knitting Classes for JULY 2008

Beginning Knitting
Thursday, July 03, 2008 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Instructor: Wendy Rudnick
Objectives: Learn to cast on and knit a simple scarf, belt or hat
Fee: $10.00
Class Size: 6 students
Required Materials: 2 balls Trendsetter Tonalita, one set #10 needles (Approx $22.00 for yarn only)
Pre-requisite Skills: None

Market Bag
Thursday, July 10, 2008 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Instructor: Gail Rhodes
Objectives: Learn to knit a lacy market bag with linen or hemp
Fee: $20.00
Class Size: 8 students
Required Materials: 2 balls GGH Safari or 2 hanks AllHemp6, #8 16” or 20” circular needle and 24” #11 circular needle, one large marker (approx $20.00 to $24.00 for yarn only)
Pre-requisite Skills: Must know how to cast on, knit, and purl.*

Market Bag Homework: Prior to the class, you must purchase your materials, cast on 42 sts to your #8 needles, knit 24 rows and bind off.

Beginning Knitting
Thursday, July 17, 2008 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Instructor: Wendy Rudnick
Objectives: Learn to cast on and knit a simple scarf, belt or hat
Fee: $10.00
Class Size: 6 students
Required Materials: 2 balls Trendsetter Tonalita, one set #10 needles (Approx $22.00 for yarn only)
Pre-requisite Skills: None

Entrelac Top - 2 Part Class
Part 1: Thursday, July 24, 2008 – 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Part 2: Thursday, August 21, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Instructor: Gail Rhodes
Objectives: Learn the entrelac method of knitting to create a pretty summer top
Fee: $30.00
Class Size: 8 students
Required Materials: 5 to 11 hanks Wisdom Fresco, Wisdom Pattern #P0345,
#7 needle, daring needle
(approx $39.00 to $72.00 for yarn only)
Required Skills: Must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.*

Entrelac Top Homework: Prior to class, you must purchase your materials, cast on 24 sts on #6 needle, work 20 rows in st st, change to #7 needle, work 20 rows st st, change to #8 needle and work another 20 rows. We will measure this swatch before the class so that you can be sure to be on the correct needle.

Finishing
Thursday, July 31, 2008 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Instructor: Gail Rhodes
Objectives: Learn a variety of ways of sewing your knitted garments together.
Fee: $20.00
Class Size: 8 students
Required Materials: One ball worsted weight, light-colored, smooth yarn, #8 knitting needles, darning needle, size F crochet hook
Required Skills: Must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off*.
Finishing Homework: Prior to class, you must purchase your materials, cast on and knit 3 4” squares in stockinette stitch, and 3 4” squares in garter st.
Pre-requisite Skills: None

*If you need to learn, or brush up on your Basic Knitting Skills (casting on , knit stitch, purl stitch, binding off), we have an excellent Beginning Knitting class taught by Wendy!

If you are interested in a class, please register.
To register, you must pre-pay for the class. Our cancellation policy is that we do not provide refunds, but if you let us know 48 hours in advance that you are not able to attend, we will give you credit towards future classes or supplies.

As classes are scheduled, you'll find the information for dates, times, fees, prerequisites and materials needed right here at the website.
You can also call or e-mail for class info.
Depending on the wishes of the particular teacher, some classes may have a larger class limit, usually not by much more than 1-3 students, but if you're interested in a class, we recommend that you book your space immediately.
If a class is full, you can be placed on a Wait List to be notified if a space opens.

Also, please let us know if there is a particular knitting technique you'd like to learn. There are probably quite a few people who'd also like to learn it as well!

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Following the payment of your class fee, a 10% discount is given for class materials.
Material prices are approximate, and do not include the 10% discount.
Yarn and/or kits needed for class must be purchased at Gail Knits.
Prices are given for multi-session classes, include all sessions.
For Multi-session class, students are responsible for having required work completed. Missed classes cannot be made up.

Also, give us a call for information about private Knitting Parties!

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Upcoming Trunk shows& Events

July Events:
PRISM TRUNK SHOW and WORKSHOP
July 3 - July 12
Come in and see all the "stuff"!!
We have samples of items made with Prism yarn. And there are one full and one half skein of every color of Prism Stuff, including Light Stuff, Wild Stuff, Neat Stuff, Cool Stuff, and Impressions.

During the Trunk Show, Prism yarns will be discounted by 10%. This includes all Stuff, and all in-stock solo yarns. Special orders will also be discounted, but must be pre-paid and are not returnable. Also there will be minimum purchases on the solo yarns. There is no minimum purchase on Stuff.

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