Classes & Groups
Beginning Knitting
Saturday, June 22nd, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn knitting basics in this quick introductory course. A simple scarf or washcloth pattern will cover teh skills needed to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
Class Fee: $10
Materials: Instructor will help choose as part of class. (participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Tunisian Crochet Scarf
Saturday, June 22nd, 1 to 4 p.m.
Learn this fun technique, which results in an entrelac look. Need crochet or knitting experience.
Instructor: Carol McDowall
Class Fee: $15
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and hook (depends on yarn size--you do not need to use a tunisian/afghan hook) as part of class. Available for purchase in the store. (Participants will receive 10% off all crochet/knitting supplies the day of class)
Knit a Square a Week
Every Tuesday from June 25th through August 20th, 3 to 4 p.m.
Come to any number of these classes—1, all 9, or whatever you can make.
We’re trying something very different this summer. We’ll be using the Encore Sampler Throw pattern book and teaching a different pattern each week. You can come to one, some, or all. The squares can be put together as a full size or baby afghan or made into pillows. Or use the stitch pattern to make a scarf, headband, washcloth, or just to practice. You’ll learn cables, lace patterns, and texture/colorwork. There will be 3 of each category. Must know how to co, knit and purl. A great opportunity to learn new techniques, meet other knitters, and maybe end up with an afghan! If there is interest, a session will be offered in the fall to put an afghan together.
Remember, you can start at any session.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula .
Class Fee: $5 per session; plus must purchase the book ($7—10% off for participants)
Materials: Instructor will help choose as part of class. Will use worsted weight yarn in your choice of fiber. Single point needles to obtain gauge. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class]
Beginning Knitting
Saturday, July 20th, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn knitting basics in this quick introductory course. A simple scarf or washcloth pattern will cover the skills needed to cast on, knit, purl and cast off.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
Class Fee: $10
Materials: Instructor will help choose as part of class. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class]
Crochet Starburst Bag
Saturday, July 27th, 1 to 4 p.m.
This fun & colorful bag can be worked up in 6 colors of a heavy worsted or aran weight yarn. (other weights can be used, which will just change the size of the bag) Some crochet or knitting experience required.
Instructor: Carol McDowall
Class Fee: $15
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and hook as part of class. Available for purchase in the store. Instructor will provide pattern. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting/crochet supplies the day of class)
Beginning Crochet—Project TBD
Saturday, August 10th, 1 to 4 p.m.
Learn to crochet.
Instructor: Carol McDowall
Class Fee: $15
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and hook as part of class. Available for purchase in the store. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Knitted Necklace
Monday, August 12th, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Make a silk/linen blend necklace. Some knitting experience required.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
Class Fee: $10
Materials: One skein Berroco Seduce and size 7 straight needles. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
For registration & questions please call 715-635-6811 or email us at northwind@northwindbook.com (generally must be 3 registered for class to be held)
On-going Opportunities
Beginning Knitting, Knitting Help, and Knitting Group Wednesdays 2:00 to 4:00
Instructor: Sherrine Whalley
For kids and adult beginners. Come whenever you can. Sherrine will get you started
and help with projects in progress. She will stay to 4:30, but please let us know if you need the later time. A knitting group has formed with Sherrine at this time, too—come join them! [Note: Sherrine is sensitive to strong smells, so we appreciate if you wear minimal perfume, thanks ]
Class Fee: $1 per class (includes beginning supplies). Note: No need to register—just drop in.
Open Crochet NEW! 2nd Friday, 10 a.m.
Bring a project and crochet together. Our instructor, Carol McDowall, will be here to give help and crochet ideas.
Knitting Advice Fridays, 1 to 3:00
Have a knitting question or problem? Drop in on most Fridays between 1 and 3. Lisa Mikula will be available to answer your questions or help fix knitting mishaps!
Plan Your Own Class By appointment
Girls' weekend? Can't make our regular classes? Get 3 or more friends together, tell us what project you'd like to do, and we'll see if we can schedule a class for you. (Knitting & crocheting available at this point, and the more notice we have the better.) Instructors: Lisa Mikula, Carol McDowall, or Sherrine Whalley
Beginning Weaving By appointment
Instructor: Alene Peterson
Private instruction on loom in instructor’s home. Call Alene to make arrangements. 635-7344
Knitting League of Spooner Mondays 11:30—3:00
Bring a knitting project, knit together, and share ideas and conversation.
Northwoods Weavers 1st Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Talk Weaving! Bring in weaving questions or projects to share/discuss. Bring a bag lunch.
Wild River Quilting Guild 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1:00
Bring your quilting project and work together.
Artists’ Critique 3rd Wednesday 11:00
Area artists meet to share their works of art and learn from one another.
