Yarn Branch of the Quilt Tree

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Yarn Branch of the Quilt Tree
The Quilt Tree
341 East Benson Blvd., Suite #5
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 561-4115

Store Hours

Monday - Friday
10AM - 9PM
Saturday
10AM - 6PM
Sunday
12PM - 5PM

FELTED BAG
Kelly Whitaker
Thursday September 10 & October 1
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$30.00
This a good class for knitters who know how to cast on, knit, decrease and bind off and who need a fun project for these skills. Students may choose any bag from the Pursenalities book or One Skein and because there will be a variety of bags chosen, its fun to see the different creations emerge. Be sure and check with Kelly if there is another pattern that you would like to try. No felting experience is required. Felting tips and techniques will be taught in class.

TOP DOWN SWEATER – DATE CHANGE
Toni McDermott
Sunday September 13, 27 & November 1
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Learn to knit a seamless sweater from the top down. Choose yarn weight of worsted, chunky or super chunky. This class is perfect for beginning sweater knitters, however, you must know how to cast on, knit, decrease, increase and bind off. All other skills will be taught in class. This sweater is knit in the round requiring no seaming! When you’re done, you’re done!

LEARN TO CROCHET
Sharon Swieter
Monday September 21, 28, October 5 & 12
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner I
$55.00
In this in-depth 4-week class you will learn the basics of crochet…..how to hold the hook and yarn comfortably, basic stitches, reading instructions, increasing and decreasing, and more. This class will give you the skills you’ll need to move on to many projects on your own.

FINISHING CLASS
Toni McDermott
Sunday September 27, November 1 & 29
12:00pm – 2:00pm
All Levels
$30.00
The knitting finishing class has evolved into a combination knitting technique and sit-and-knit sessions. Knitters bring whatever projects they want and as many projects as they want. We solve specific problems as they present themselves. Topics typically discussed include casting on and binding off, buttonholes, mattress stitch seams, set in sleeves, picking up stitches, three needle bind offs and blocking. Gauge and its relation to yarn and pattern selection is also a frequent discussion. Handouts and tips are provided throughout the session.

BEGINNING SOCKS - NEW
Sally Bennett
Sunday October 4, 11 3:00pm – 5:00pm
AND Sunday October 18 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Socks are fun to knit! They are portable, easy and each pair will fit someone! In this class, you will make a pair of simple, beginner, cuff-down socks. If you know how to knit, purl, increase, decrease, you can knit a pair of socks! Come learn how to make the most useful wearable art there is.

BEGINNING KNITTING - NEW
Sally Bennett
Tuesday October 6, 13, 20 & 27
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner I
$55.00
In this four class series you will learn the basics of knitting. This class will cover how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, read patterns, bind off, and finish your knits. You will be introduced to the different kinds of needles, patterns, and yarn available to you. Learn the basics of knitting and enjoy a new hobby!

TWO HALVES MAKE A WHOLE SWEATER - NEW
Sherie Bertelson
Friday October 9, 16, 30 & November 20
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$60.00
I love interesting knitting and this project did not let me down! This sweater begins at the cuff and is knit to the center back. Repeat the process for the other side and weave (kitchener) the center back stitches together. Next pick up stitches around the sweater for a garter stitch border, sew on your buttons or clasps (or not) and you are done. Knitters must know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, bind off and have knit a sweater before.

FELT CLOGS - NEW
Sherie Bertelson
Wednesday October 14 & 28
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Felting is so much fun it’s almost like magic! You create loose-knit oversized objects that you actually intend to shrink. These clogs are easy to knit but also have interesting construction techniques such as an inner and outer sole. Knitters must know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase and bind off. All other techniques will be taught in class.

HOOKED ON CROCHET
Sharon Swieter
Monday October 19, November 16 & December 7
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$45.00
Pick a project or get help with an old one, learn new stitches and technique, get inspired, expand your skills, get more experience in reading patterns….these are just some of the things you’ll get out of this class. If you’ve finished the Learn to Crochet class you’re ready for the next step!

TWO-AT-A –TIME SOCKS
Sally Bennett
Tuesday November 3, 10, 17 & December 1
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Do you have Second Sock Syndrome? Do you have single socks looking for you to finish its mate? Come learn how to knit your next pair of socks at the same time on two circular needles. While this technique looks complicated, it is really quite easy. Plus, knitting your socks two at a time means when you cast off you are done and can slip them on your feet! Must have sock knitting experience.

FELT CLOGS - NEW
Sherie Bertelson
Wednesday November 4 & 11
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Felting is so much fun it’s almost like magic! You create loose-knit oversized objects that you actually intend to shrink. These clogs are easy to knit but also have interesting construction techniques such as an inner and outer sole. Knitters must know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase and bind off. All other techniques will be taught in class.

CABLE AND BOBBLE HAT - NEW
Toni McDermott
Sunday November 15, 22 & December 13
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
If you want to learn how to do cable knitting this is the class for you. It will also teach you how to knit from a standard cable chart. The project looks more difficult than it actually is. The class will also teach bobbles, a fancy seam join and tips to simplify cable knitting and achieve even tension. Knitters need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. They should have some prior experience in using double pointed needles because the top of the hat is completed on double points.

TOE UP SOCKS – DATE CHANGE
Toni McDermott
Sunday November 22 & 29 & December 13
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Intermediate
$35.00
The class will teach knitters how to knit a “store bought looking” sock from the toe up. Socks are knit on double-pointed needles. Lessons include sock fitting and modifications for various differences in feet. Other skills taught include paired increases and decreases and how to introduce patterning into socks. Knitters must have successfully completed at least one pair of socks and be comfortable knitting on sock yarn with double pointed needles.