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Beginning Classes Beginning Knitting with Jane or MaryAnn Begin your knitting journey with this fashionable cowl designed to introduce you to the basics of knitting. You will learn how to cast on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and how to bind off. You will also learn how to make simple buttonholes. Session 1 Session 2 Sundays Tuesdays Oct 15, 22, Nov 5 Nov 7, 14, 28 9:30-11:30am 6-8pm Class Fee: $45.00 Level 1 Cowl Kit (includes yarn and pattern): $25.00 Beginning Knitting Kit (includes how to booklet, knitting needles and more): $18.00

Beginning Crochet with Shelley Relax and learn to crochet with confidence while you make this fun, fashionable cowl! You will learn how to do single crochet, double crochet and half-double crochet. Finally, learn how to sew your strips together to create your cowl. Session 1 Wednesdays Nov 1, 8, 15, 29 10am-noon

Session 2 Mondays Nov 20, 27, Dec 11, 18 6-8pm

Class Fee: $55.00 Level 1 Beginning Crochet Kit (includes how to booklet, pattern, crochet hook and more): $16.00 Yarn: 3 skeins worsted weight yarn (price dependent on yarn choice)

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Studios Studios allow you the opportunity to work on your own projects with an expert instructor nearby to answer your questions and provide support and guidance. Each session is two hours and costs $15. Level 2-4.

Knitting Studios Sundays with Jane 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 1-3pm

Tuesdays with Jane Every Tuesday 6-8pm

Thursdays with MaryAnn 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month 10am-noon

Crochet Studios Wednesdays with Shelley 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month 6-8pm

Knit & Crochet Studio (combined) Wednesdays with Shelley 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month 1-3pm

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Tool Box Classes Tool Box classes are designed to give you the technical tools you need to complete your projects with confidence. Most Tool Box classes are only 1-hour long, making them an easy quick learning experience for you. Tool Box classes can be lecture/demo, hands on, or a combination of both.

2-at-a-Time Technique (knit) with Jane Knitting one sock, mitten or sleeve at a time is so … old school! Instead knit them at the same time using the 2 at a Time technique. This brief overview will help you to master this interesting and useful process. Class Type: demonstration and hands on Wednesday Dec 13 6-7pm Class Fee: $10

Level 3 Yarn: smooth worsted weight yarn Needles: US 8/5mm 24” circular – 2 sets Notions: Two locking stitch markers

Basic Cables (knit) with Jane Never worked a cable before? Need a refresher? This is the tool box for you! Class type: Hands on. This class has pre-work. Wednesday Nov 1 6-7pm Class Fee: $10

Level 2+ Yarn: smooth worsted weight yarn Needles: US 8/5mm 24” circular Notions: Cable needle of your choice

Crocheted Bind Offs for Knitters (knit) with Elizabeth Everyone learns the standard bind off when they learn to knit, but there is a wide variety of additional bind offs that can enhance your knitting. Explore two decorative bind-offs that use a crochet hook in this class. Class type: Hands on. This class has pre-work. Tuesday Oct 24 6-7pm Class Fee: $10

Level 2 Yarn: smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn Needles: US 8/5mm

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Decreases (knit) with Shelley Move past the standard SSK & K2tog by learning decorative decreases. Class type: Hands on. This class has pre-work. Wednesday Oct 25 6-7pm Class Fee: $10

Level 2+ Yarn: smooth worsted weight yarn Needles: US 8/5mm 24” circular

Finishing Your Crochet (crochet) with Shelley Would you like your projects to look less "home made" and more "hand made." Join us for a class to learn the techniques for seaming and blocking that will help give your projects polish. Class Type: hands-on and demonstration/lecture. Monday Nov 27 6-7pm Class Fee: $10

Level 2 Yarn: smooth worsted weight yarn in two colors Hook: US I/5.5mm

Increases (knit) with Jane

This tool box class is a great introduction to three different increases that are commonly utilized in knitting patterns. Class type: hands on. This class has pre-work. Monday Oct 16 6-7pm Class Fee: $10

Level 2 Yarn: smooth worsted weight yarn Needles: US 8/5mm 24” circular

Magic Loop Technique (knit) with Shelley Do you hate using double pointed needles? Would you like to knit both of your socks or mittens at once? If so, the Magic Loop method may be for you. This class is designed for you to learn how to use a 40" circular needle to virtually eliminate the need for DPNs. Several projects in progress will be brought to class to demonstrate the techniques used. Class Type: Hands On Wednesday Oct 11 6-7pm Class Fee: $10

Level 3 Yarn: smooth worsted weight yarn in two colors Needles: US 7/4.5mm Notions: 2 locking stitch markers

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Project Classes Project classes allow you work on a project with expert instruction. Each class will incorporate different skills that you will be taught. Project classes are generally between two and five sessions long, and each session is 2-hours.

Basic Socks (knit) with Jane Learn basic sock techniques including using double-pointed needles (dpns), knitting in the round, reading a pattern, decreasing and picking up stitches.

Skills taught in this class:

How to knit circularly on double pointed needles

How to turn a heel

Kitchener stitch Sundays Nov 12, 19, Dec 3, 10 9:30-11:30am Class Fee: $55.00

Level 2+ Pattern: Knit to Fit Socks by Nancy Lindberg ($5.00; Ravelry In-Store Download) Yarn: 100% fingering weight yarn plus 1 spool Reinforcing Thread to best match yarn Needles: US 2 dpns (5”) or size to obtain gauge

Fox Paws (knit) with Shelley Fox Paws is a rectangular wrap with a distinctive stripe motif that looks like little interlocking fox feet. All shaping is made using increases and decreases which dramatically change the stitch counts. This pattern requires precision and attention to detail. Once the stitch technique is learned, Fox Paws can be an addictive and fun project!

Skills taught in this class:

KYOK increases

Multiple decreases

How to use a lifeline Mondays Nov 6, 13, Dec 4 6-8pm Class Fee: $45

Level 4 Pattern: Fox Paws by Xandy Peters ($6.00) Yarn: Mirasol Sulka Legato (60% wool, 20% alpaca, 20% silk; 274 yards) – 1 skein ea of 5 colors Needle: US 6/4mm 24” circular (sharp points are best)

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Origami Washcloth (knit) with Elizabeth

Make a double thick washcloth or hot pad while learning how to do provisional cast on, knitting in the round, and the Kitchener switch. You will be amazed that the tubular object you're knitting will become this amazing washcloth!

Skills taught in this class:

Crochet provisional cast on

Joining to knit in the round without a gap

Kitchener stitch Tuesdays Oct 17, 31 6-8pm Class Fee: $55

Level 2+ Pattern: Origami Washcloth by Elizabeth Vindedahl (free) Yarn: 1 balls Rowan Handknit Cotton (100% cotton; 93 yards) Needle: US 7/4.5mm 12-16” circular or size to obtain gauge Hook: US 7/4.5mm (or G/4-4.25mm)

Sikuli Shawl (knit) with Mary Ann

The Sikuli Shawl is wearable art and beautiful! Sikuli is knit in two distinct sections – the first is easy, relaxing garter stitch, while the second part is modular squares with a circular center. The squares are knit in the round on double pointed needles – a bit more challenging but the results are well worth it.

Wednesdays Nov 29, Dec 13, 20 6-8pm Class Fee: $45 Level 4

Pattern: Sikuli Shawl by Vanessa Ewing ($7.00) Yarn: 8 balls Noro Silk Garden (45% silk, 45% kid mohair, 10% lambs wool; 109 yards) Needle: US 8/5mm 40” circular and double points or size to obtain gauge Hook: US H/5mm

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Total Eclipse Mitts (Knit) with Mary Ann

In this quick and fun project, learn how to knit the unique faux-entrelac technique used in the cuffs. Plus you will learn how to make a thumb gusset f(or a better fitting mitt or glove. Make a pair for yourself and a pair for someone special!

Skills taught in this class:

Faux-entrelac technique

Thumb gusset

Broken rib patterning

Mondays Oct 16, 23, Nov 6 6-8pm Class Fee: $45

Level 3 Pattern: Total Eclipse Mitts by Linda Cronquist ($5.00) Yarn: Knitted Wit Gumballs (100% SW merino wool; 45 yards) – 3-4 skeins MC, 2 skeins CC1, 1 skein CC2 Needle: US 2/2.75mm double pointed needles or size to obtain gauge

Walk in the Woods (Knit) with Jane Have fun learning this triangular shawl worked with two colors and a graphic mosaic pattern. Jane will teach you how to read the mosaic chart (but, if you're not a chart reader, don't worry, there are written instructions as well).

Skills taught in this class:

Mosaic knitting technique

Chart reading

Increasing by knitting front & back and purling front & back Wednesdays Oct 25, Nov 8, 15, 29 6-8pm Class Fee: $55

Level 4 Pattern: Walk in the Woods by Lisa Hannes (~$6.00) Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (100% SW merino wool, 90 yards) – 2 skeins MC, 1 skein CC Needle: US 7/4.5mm 32” circular and US 9/5.5mm 32” circular or size to obtain gauge

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Knit-A-Longs Knit-a-Longs (KALs) are social stitching times where everyone works on the same project. There is no instruction, so technically, Knit-a-Longs are not really classes; however, there is a staff host that can provide some guidance. Knit-a-Longs run approximately 6-10 weeks depending on the project.

Koto KAL with Laura This simple but elegant pullover is both classic and a little fashion forward with its high-low hemline. Join Laura to knit this worsted weight sweater. Saturdays Dates TBD 2-4pm Fee: Free

Level 3 Pattern: Koto by Olga Buraya-Kefalian ($9.00; Ravelry In-Store Download) Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn – 1235-1600 yards (depending on size chosen) Needles: US 6/4mm and US 7/4.5mm - 16" and 32” circular and double pointed needles in each size or size to obtain gauge

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Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I register? Registration is easy – stop in to register in person or call us at 651-457-4969 or go to our website at www.3kittensneedlearts.com.

Q: What should I bring to class? Bring any tools you might need – scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle, paper, pencil, stitch markers or stitch holders, etc. We call this your “knit kit” or your “crochet kit”. And, bring your enthusiasm!

Q: Can I get help between classes? We are always here to help you! Your instructor will let you know what hours she typically works in the store and if she teaches any of our studio classes. Plus, our staff is very knowledgeable and is willing to help! If you need more than just a little help, we can always set up a private coaching session ($25/hour) with your regular instructor.

Q: What is “pre-work”? Pre-work or homework is simply something that you need to do prior to the first class. Generally, it will involve knitting gauge swatches or knitting samples to work on in class; however, sometimes it includes watching videos or doing some reading before class begins. Please make sure to do all pre-work/homework in order to make sure your learning experience and that of the other students is the best it can be!

Q: What do the Skill Levels mean in the class descriptions? We use a system of Skill Levels to help inform students about what things they should know before taking a class – prerequisite skills, if you will. To find a detailed description of our Skill Levels, please visit our website.