NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP!
March 17, 2010 at 11:55 am | Posted in Knitting | Leave a comment
This is all needle felted. I promise its easy as pie.
Holy moly! Do you want to make magical creatures out of roving? Do you have repressed anger? Hit two birds with one stone and learn to needle felt, my friends!
This workshop will take place at 126 Westmount ave- at St.Clair West and Dufferin, on Wednesday March 31st from 7pm till 9pm
The Cost is $25 AND materials are included you lucky duck!
So jump in, and you’ll see that with wool felt the possiblities are utterly unending!
Reserve your spot today- email staceysproule@hotmail.com or call 416-533-3074
And be sure to be our fan on Facebook- Purl Divers Knitting School- its good for my fragile ego!
FREE! Knitting workshop February 21st
February 2, 2010 at 5:23 pm | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentTags: art knit, beginner, Craft Classes, Gallery 1313, Knitting, purl diver, Stacey Sproule, Toronto Knit
Now’s your chance! In conjunction with my exhibtion in the window box at Gallery 1313 (1313 Queen st West, Toronto) I will be teaching a free knitting workshop on Sunday February 21st from 2pm till 4pm at Gallery 1313.
Space is limited to 15, so you must RSVP (email me at staceysproule@gmail.com). Open to knitters of all skill levels, but you must bring your own needles and yarn. We will be focussing on knitting freeform and using knitting as a sculptural medium.
And please go see the show, it’s up for the month of February, and it looks best at dusk. To visit the gallery’s website click here
- You Just Haven’t Earned it Yet, Baby- Stacey Sproule
New Classes for 2010!
January 7, 2010 at 1:35 pm | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentTags: beginner, Craft Classes, Knitting, pattern reading, purl diver, Socks, Stacey Sproule, Toronto Knit
Come Yarn-Out with Bendemolena
Purl Diver’s has a New Year’s resolution to improve upon class structures, so we’ve simplied it!
Here are the ways in which you can enroll as a Purl Diver:
1. Private Lessons- For Beginners and Non-beginners alike. Learn to knit, or learn more than just how to knit, get help with WIPs, learn new techniques and skills, or just pick my brain for every last scrap of knitting-related information I hold there. Private Lessons are $13 an hour, no materials included (if you are beginning and don’t know where to start materials CAN be included at an extra fee of $15) Private Lessons are ONLY available at Purl Divers Headquarters at 126 Westmount Ave. (Dufferin and St.Clair) 2. Group Lessons- For up to five students, Group lessons are available in Beginner up to Intermediate. Students can choose to all work on the same pattern, or everyone can work on different patterns. Group Lessons are $12 an hour per student Group Lessons are available both at Purl Divers Headquarters (126 Westmount Ave) or at a location of your choosing. Materials are not included but should you desire to have them provided it will be a $15 fee per person. 3. Workshops- Offered in Pattern Reading, Finishing, and other skills(maybe sock making?!?!). For a max of five students, for four hours. Materials included- $55 per person for four hours Materials not included- $40 per person for four hours Workshops are available both at Purl Diver’s Headquarters (126 Westmount Ave) or a location of your choosing.Knitting is fun, and learning to knit with all your best friends is a blast! Have a learn to knit birthday party! See you soon!
Remember to resgister by emailing staceysproule@gmail.com OR calling 416-533-3074
Until we meet again!
Sister Socks
January 7, 2010 at 1:28 pm | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentIf you know her, she wears them everyday. Easy to knit lace socks from Knitty! Click Here for the Pattern.
Stripy Lace Socks= Good Stuff!
Winter Knitty!
December 14, 2009 at 1:12 pm | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentTags: Hat, Knit Gifts, Knitting, Knitty, Lace, purl diver, Stacey Sproule, Winter
Flat as a scarf
- Buttoned as a hat
Cable Class and Pattern Reading Workshop
December 6, 2009 at 8:37 pm | Posted in Knitting | 1 CommentTags: cables, Craft Classes, Knit Gifts, Lace, Mermaid, pattern reading, purl diver, Stacey Sproule, Winter
Knit this on Friday December 18th!
Two more before Christmas! And these are good for last minute presents. Who doesn’t like getting something beautiful from a crafty lady/man like yourself?
CABLE CLASS!!- For Adults Tuesday December 15th 7pm to 9pm Tuesday December 22nd 7pm to 9pm *Note that this is a TWO HOUR Class. And there are only two sessions. You will find that cabling is deceptively easy. It’s actually a little silly how easy it is. But you’ll be hooked I promise! Cost:$60 Includes Materials.This class is for adults who can cast on and off, knit, purl and are ready to make everyone they know jealous with their mad knitting skills! We will make a beauty button-up cowl with a simple, but elegant, cable . (Not pictured but I assure you its admirable)
FRIDAY NIGHT PATTERN READING WORKSHOP!!- For Adults Friday December 18th from 7pm to 11pm Cost:$45 Includes Yarn, you must supply your own CIRCULAR NEEDLES.Make this magical mermaid cowl(Pictured above, pattern by Sarah Hood), learn simple lace techniques and how to read both written pattern instructions and charts. Come have fun, snacks will be provided and BYOB if you are so inclined.
CALL 416-533-3074 TO REGISTER! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! CALL NOW!
Vintage Beret
December 3, 2009 at 6:53 pm | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentTags: Beret, Hat, Knitting, Lace, purl diver, Rowan, Stacey Sproule, Winter
I completed my winter hat and took it for a test run on some windy terrain today. I holds up, no cold ears. Plus, its lovely. From Rowan Magazine 44, made in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino. Easy to knit and a good lace pattern if you’re looking for an intro to lace knitting. Try it!
Vintage Beret By Sarah Hatton in Rowan 44
CABLES!
November 30, 2009 at 8:55 pm | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentTags: beginner, Craft Classes, Knitting, purl diver, Stacey Sproule
Wow! Let’s learn how to make cables! Soon soon soon there will be an intro to cables class starting so don’t miss out!
Just one of the many exciting possiblities in the world of cabling.
Socks!
November 25, 2009 at 5:12 pm | Posted in Knitting | 2 CommentsTags: Knitting, Knitty, Mermaid, purl diver, Socks, Stacey Sproule
I have a growing collection of beautiful socks and all I desire for Christmas is more. That’s right, I want socks for Christmas, but not just any socks, I want the worlds most gorgeous knitted socks. I believe this is them:
Beautiful Sock Pattern from Knitty
But please, correct me if I’m wrong!
Here’s the full pattern: http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/PATTmermaid.php
Make them for someone you love!
Drop-In Now Available!
November 12, 2009 at 8:39 am | Posted in Knitting | 3 CommentsTags: beginner, Craft Classes, Drop In, Knitting, purl diver, Stacey Sproule
From now until Christmas Purl Divers is offering Drop-In Sessions available on any day when there is an existing class. The cost is $13 per class (one hour) and that does not include materials. For Children Drop in Days are: Mondays from 4 to 5pm Tuesdays from 4 to 5 pm Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm and Thursdays 4 to 5pm For Adults: Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:30 pm and Thursdays 7 to 8 pm Please call at least a day in advance as there is still a limited amount of space for drop-ins 416-533-3074 Bundle Up!
can we learn to knit too?!?
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