CLASSES
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JANUARY:
Knit 101
Dates: 3 Wednesdays, January 20th, 27th and February 3rd
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Celeste
Skill Level: No Experience Necessary
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $60
You have always wanted to knit...now's the time! Learn the basics of casting-on, knitting, purling & binding-off, and make a fabulous pair of handwarmers over this three-week course. This is designed as a very beginner course, however can be great as a refresher course as well.
Things you'll need: ...to be ready to learn
FEBRUARY:
Knitting in the Round
Dates: 2 Saturdays, February 6th & 20th
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Celeste
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $55
Don't let knitting in the round intimidate you anymore. In this class, you will learn to knit seamlessly for garments that might be too bulky with a seam, such as a hat. This class will give you the basic skills to do larger garments in the round as well - a sweater knit in the round requires little to no seaming!
Things you'll need: 1 skein of O-Wool Classic, 16" US #8 circular needle, Set of 4 or 5 DPNs US #8, 6 Stitch Markers
Socks 101
Dates: 3 Wednesdays, February 10th, 17th and 24th
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Brook
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $65
Using a worsted weight yarn, and a basic sock pattern you will embark down the journey of creating your first handknit sock. We will be working in the round on double pointed needles, making short rows and picking up stitches, all wonderful techniques to be used for more socks or in other knitted garments.
Things you'll need: 1 Skein Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted (2 for feet larger than Women's size 10), and a set of US #6 DPNs (or needles to obtain gauge)
Crochet 101
Dates: 3 Thursdays, February 18th, 25th & March 4th
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Brook
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $60
Learn how to work a number of crochet stitches from slip stitches to triple crochet while following a quick and easy bowl pattern. You will also be learning how to work flat and in the round.
Things you'll need: 1 skein Himalayan Yarn Wool/Recycled Silk, Size I crochet hook
MARCH:
Fixing Mistakes
Dates: Friday, March 5th
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Elaine
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $35
Learn to find mistakes in your knitting sooner, and fix them without ripping back. Either bring in a project that has mistakes you'd like to learn to fix or practice fixing common mistakes on a swatch.
Things you'll need: An unfinished project with mistakes you'd like to learn to fix or a 5-6" square swatch in stockinette stitch, seed stitch or a ribbed stitch in a worsted weight, light colored yarn.
Advanced Lace with Beads
Dates: 4 Wednesdays, March 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Elaine
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $85
Working from the Aeolian Shawl pattern, you will learn stitches unique to Estonian Lace. Lean to place beads with a crochet hook without pre-stringing them onto the yarn and create gorgeous shawl.
Things you'll need: A printed copy of the Aeolian Shawl pattern (available here), US #4 circular needle 24" or longer, 450 yds of lace weight yarn, approximately 850 beads, crochet hook small enough to fit through hole in beads, waste yarn, stitch markers
Knitted Creatures
Dates: 3 Fridays, March 12th, 19th & 26th
Time: 3-4:30pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Brook
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $65
You've seen the cute crocheted animals... now learn to make knitted ones! Work from your choice of pattern from the DangerCraft book with lots of guidance and tips along the way.
Things you'll need: DangerCraft by Rebecca Danger, needles and yarn appropriate to whichever pattern you choose
Fixing Mistakes
Dates: Thursday, March 25th
Time: 5-7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Elaine
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $35
Learn to find mistakes in your knitting sooner, and fix them without ripping back. Either bring in a project that has mistakes you'd like to learn to fix or practice fixing common mistakes on a swatch.
Things you'll need: An unfinished project with mistakes you'd like to learn to fix or a 5-6" square swatch in stockinette stitch, seed stitch or a ribbed stitch in a worsted weight, light colored yarn.
APRIL:
Sweater Workshop
Dates: 4 Wednesdays, April 7th, 21st, May 5th & 19th
Time: 5-7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Celeste
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $85
Advanced Socks
Dates: 3 Thursdays, April 15th, 22nd & 29th
Time: 5-7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Celeste
Skill Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $70
Finishing Workshop
Dates: Sunday, April 18th
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Celeste & Elaine
Skill Level: N/A
Class Limit: 15
Class Fee: $55
Learn everything you need to know about finishing in this all day workshop. Bring your unfinished projects and learn to pick up stitches, weave in ends, and everything in between when it comes to making a finished garment look handmade instead of homemade. There will be a break for a pot-luck lunch built in.
Things you'll need: Unfinished projects, darning needle, scissors, crochet hook or anything else you may require to finish your projects! Please let us know what dish you would like to bring to the pot-luck as well.
Crocheted Amigurumi
Dates: 2 Wednesdays, April 28th & May 12th
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Instructor: Brook
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $55
Make one or many of these tiny animals and get hooked on Amigurumi! Working out of Tamie Snow's book Tiny Yarn Animals you will be crocheting any of these cute stuffed toys of your choosing. They are great projects to use up left over yarn!
Things you'll need: A small amount of yarn, crochet hook to work fabric to desired tension, stuffing, Tiny Yarn Animals by Tamie Snow
Knit/Crochet Coaching
Would you like to learn to knit or crochet in a private session with a nurturing teacher? Would you like to build your knitting confidence or learn a new skill in a personal supportive setting? Loop & Leaf offers private knitting sessions taught by Brecia Kralovic-Logan. Please contact Brecia at breciakl@gmail.com or call 683-0848 for an appointment. All sessions held at Loop & Leaf during business hours, Tuesday - Saturday.
About the Instructors:
Celeste Varner
When a friend first taught Celeste to crochet about five years ago, she had no idea what she would be getting into. After a few hats in crochet, Celeste was eager to expand her fiber techniques to include knitting. Over the past five years, Celeste's portfolio has grown to include, mittens, gloves, socks, sweaters, toys, and (thanks to the birth of her daughter 1 1/2 years ago) numerous baby clothes. As owner of Loop & Leaf, Celeste is asked for help on a wide range of projects and patterns, and she is now excited to share tips and tricks in her classes.
Brecia Kralovic-Logan
Brecia is a fiber artist in Santa Barbara, CA where she is the director of Pebble in the Pond Art Studio. Creativity, color and texture have been her life long joys, and she has taught over 2,000 art workshops for guilds, and at conferences, schools, shops, museums, and at her studio. Brecia writes, lectures and exhibits her work nationally. She is currently writing a book about creativity and knitting.
Brook Rademacher
Brook learned how to knit in April of 2003 after a lifetime of waiting for the needles. She fell in love at first stitch and has continued to expand her knowledge of knitting, crocheting and other fiber arts. Brook designs for her blossoming business, and has an ongoing love affair with cashmere. Brook's passion for knitting and crochet is contagious and inspires those around her to play using two sticks and some string.