Now Registering For November/December Courses
November 5, 2009 at 11:37 am | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentTags: beginner, Craft Classes, Knitting, purl diver, Stacey Sproule
Hooray! Purl Diver’s is now offering Adult Classes!
Don’t Forget- we are in a new location 126 Westmount ave east of Dufferin and south of St.Clair
Here’s the schedule for this time around:
Another Diamond Day- Learn to Knit- Adults
Learn all the best things about knitting, How to Knit, Purl, Cast On and Off , Increasing, Decreasing, and Finishing. Diamonds are the project. These babies can be sewn together to make a scarf, vest, shawl, geodesic dome, or anything else you can dream up!
$70 Materials included
Duration: Four weeks
Days and Times: Tuesdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm- November 10th, 17th, 24th and December 1st
or Thursdays 7pm to 8pm- November 12th, 19th, 26th and December 3rd
Minnow- An Introduction to Knitting- Ages 6 to 14
Learn the utter basics of knitting, Casting on and off; Garter, Stockinette, Moss, Rib, and Basket stitches; Learn the difference between knit and purl; Learn how to block and finish up; and Learn what all of these things mean. An introduction as well to reading and interpreting gauge and choosing yarn and needles. Complete a sampler purse/book bag in this course.
$65 Materials included
Duration: Four weeks
Days and Times: Tuesdays 4pm to 5pm- November 10th, 17th, 24th and December 1st
or Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm- November 11th, 18th, 25th and December 2nd
or Thursdays 4pm to 5pm- November 12th, 19th, 26th, and December 3rd
Flounder- How to Decrease- Ages 6 to 14
This class is ideal for the knitter who knows how to cast on and knit in a straight line. In the creation of a winter hat this class teaches methods of decreasing to shape the top of a hat and has the option to include cable.
$65 Materials included
Duration: Four weeks
Days and Times: Call for more information
Seahorse- How to Increase-Ages 6 to 14
Like Flounder, this course is ideal for knitters who know how to cast on and knit in a straight line. Students are taught the methods of increasing and the applications of these uses. The project being Fingerless gloves with the option of embellishment, (ie ribbon, embroidery or beading).
$65 Materials included
Duration: Four weeks
Days and Times: Call for more information
PLEASE REGISTER BY PHONE AT 416-533-3074! TODAY!! Ask me about hosting lessons in your own home! Until we meet again, Stacey!
Adult Beginner Classes Start November 10th!!!
October 21, 2009 at 9:59 am | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentNow’s your chance! Its the moment you’ve long awaited. Purl Divers Knitting school is accepting with open arms adult students for Tuesday and Thursday Evening Beginner classes. The project will be a diamond scarf/vest/wrap, made of diamond shapes sewn together. You will knit how to Knit, how to Purl, how to Increase, how to Decrease, and how to Block and finish your garment.
Two Sessions are available each with space for five students: Tuesdays (November 10th, 17th, 24th, and the 1st of December) from 5:30 until 6:30pm OR Thursdays (November 12th, 19th, 26th, and the 3rd of December) from 7 until 8pm The Cost is $70 which includes all materials Please Note that These Classes will take place at our new Location: 126 Westmount Ave near St.Clair and Dufferin. Email me (staceysproule@gmail.com) or Call me (416-533-3074) to register!!Flounder Skull Cap
October 18, 2009 at 11:25 pm | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentTags: Craft Classes, Knitting, purl diver, Stacey Sproule
Look! Here’s what you could make in the Flounder class on how to decrease. The band is knit seperately and can be cabled, divided box stitched or sideways ribbed. Stitches are picked up along the band to knit the rest of the hat. Winter is on its way!
Minnow Sampler Purse/Bookbag
October 8, 2009 at 7:54 pm | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentTags: beginner, Craft Classes, Knitting, purl diver, Stacey Sproule
Minnow Sampler Purse
Here’s a little sneak preview of the project for the minnow beginner’s course starting next week. The size is 9″ by 5″ with the option of a longer thick strap (for a bookbag) or the thin I-cord strap (shown here).
Tuesday and Wednesday Minnow classes at from 4pm to 5pm still have a few spaces available. Register today by emailing staceysproule@gmail.com!
Mailing List
October 8, 2009 at 3:44 am | Posted in Knitting | Leave a commentTags: Craft Classes, purl diver
Who doesn’t love mail?!?!
If you would like to be on the mailing list (to get updates about classes) Send an email to: staceysproule@gmail.com with the subject line Mailing List and I promise your inbox will thank you!
If only emails were delivered by this rosy-cheeked fellow
Not Just for Grandmas Anymore!
September 27, 2009 at 11:02 pm | Posted in Knitting | 1 CommentTags: beginner, Craft Classes, Knitting, purl diver
Welcome to Purl Divers Knitting School!
Stacey Sproule: Frequently seen draped in Knits
Minnow- An Introduction to Knitting- Ages 6 to 14
Learn the utter basics of knitting, Casting on and off; Garter, Stockinette, Moss, Rib, and Basket stitches; Learn the difference between knit and purl; Learn how to block and finish up; and Learn what all of these things mean. An introduction as well to reading and interpreting gauge and choosing yarn and needles. Complete a sampler purse/book bag in this course.
$65 Materials included Duration: Four weeks Days and Times: Mondays 4pm to 5pm- October 12th, 19th ,26th and November 2nd or Tuesdays 4pm to 5pm – October 13th, 20th, 27th and November 3rd or Wednesdays 4pm to 5pm October 14th, 21st, 28th, and November 4thFlounder- How to Decrease- Ages 6 to 14
This class is ideal for the knitter who knows how to cast on and knit in a straight line. In the creation of a winter hat this class teaches methods of decreasing to shape the top of a hat and has the option to include cable.
$65 Materials included Duration: Four weeks Days and Times: Mondays 6pm to 7pm- October 12th, 19th, 26th, and November 2nd or Thursdays 6pm to 7pm -October 15th, 22nd, 29th and Novmber 5thSeahorse- How to Increase-Ages 6 to 14
Like Flounder, this course is ideal for knitters who know how to cast on and knit in a straight line. Students are taught the methods of increasing and the applications of these uses. The project being Fingerless gloves with the option of embellishment, (ie ribbon, embroidery or beading).
$65 Materials included Duration: Four weeks Days and Times:Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm- October 13th, 20th, 27th and November 3rd or Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm- October 14th, 21st, 28th, and November 4th
StarBoard- An Introduction to Cabling- Ages 6 to 14
Cables! My favourite! A pattern originally designed for Fishermen this class teaches the beauty and versitility of the cable. For knitters who have a firm grasp of casting on and off. The project is a pair of Cabled legwarmers or socks.
$65 Materials included Duration: Four weeks Days and Times: TBA
Mermaid- An Introduction to Lace Making- Ages 6 to 14
You’ve mastered casting on and off, you can increase and decrease like a pro and maybe you’ve even tackled cables. Now its time to challenge the mathematical complexity of Lace making. In this introduction students are taught the endless possibilities of Yarn Overs and Knit Two Togethers. The project is a chunky lace scarf
$65 Materials included Duration: Four weeks Days and Times: TBA
All Classes take place at 1278 Dundas Street West Apartment 2. Just west of Dundas and Dovercourt. Register today by emailing staceysproule@gmail.com or calling 416-533-3074. Each class holds a maximum of 5 students. For any questions please call Stacey 416-533-3074.
See you soon,
Stacey Sproule
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