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We offer classes for every knitter, crocheter, and needlepointer at every skill level!
Please call (414) 332-2660 for the most up-to-date information on current class availability or to register.
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New Classes for Fall 2008!
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These are quick projects that make GREAT holiday gifts!
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Special Guest Teacher: Christine Bylsma
1 session(s) - 6 hrs - $100 -- Includes lunch!
Dropped stitches can be a wonderful asset, not a liability, in your knitting. Explore how to add dropped stitches for maximum effect and with confidence as you create Chris' intriguing "Summer Hours" cardigan wrap. We will start with a "test run" to familiarize yourself with dropped stitches and the wide variety of cables and patterns found in the jacket. Then choose your yarns and cast on the real thing! If you prefer, create the timeless "Ladder Shawl" or another of Chris' dropped stitch designs.
This class is appropriate for intermediate and experienced knitters
PRIOR TO CLASS:
1) Bring needles sizes #5, 6, 7, plus scissors, calculator, flexible tape measure, and a top that fits you nicely for measuring.
2) Using the long-tail cast on work a 5" x 5" stockinette swatch in a smooth, light-color yarn and appropriate needles. Do not bind off or cut yarn.
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November 22
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Special Guest Teacher: Katie Kurz "Beaded Scarf"
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $75 -- Includes kit (yarn, beads, hook, needle, pattern).
Learn how to knit with beads without pre-stringing. With this method you can add beads wherever you want and the beads show on both sides! Hand-dyed yarn and added picot edges create an elegant look. No previous bead knitting required!
This class is appropriate for intermediate and experienced knitters
PRIOR TO CLASS: Bring #7 needles.
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November 1
Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
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Special Guest Teacher: Katie Kurz "Crossing Over" Scarf
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $75 -- Includes yarn & pattern
This lovely scarf uses two colors of hand-painted yarns and a unique cross-over stitch. Learn how to create beaded fringe and a bind-off that ensures even edges when knitting a scarf the long way.
This class is appropriate for intermediate and experienced knitters
PRIOR TO CLASS:
1) Purchase 24" size #4 circular needle.
2) With size 4 circular needle and yarn A, cast on 272 stitches. Knit 1 row with A and knit 2 rows with B. Do not cut yarns.
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November 1
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Kauni Sweater
4 session(s) - 2 hrs - $60 -- Includes pattern
This is your final chance to get in on this fabulous sweater! You'll learn corrugated ribbing, stranded color work, steeking, plus all the extra tips from Pat. All the previous sections of this class have filled quickly!
Dates below are for the first two sessions of this class -- you'll sign up for the last two sessions later in the year.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Your homework assignment will be e-mailed to you!
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September 13 & 20
Saturday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor - Pat
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Introduction to Knitting
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $35 -- Includes yarn, needles, and book!
Designed for those who have never knit but want to learn or those who would like a refresher class. Making a square will cover casting on, binding off, knit and purl.
The skills taught in this class are pre-requisites for all other knitting classes.
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September 27
Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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October 7
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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October 11
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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November 8
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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November 19
Wednesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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December 10
Wednesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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December 13
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Introduction to Crochet
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $35 -- Includes yarn, hook, and book!
Crochet is an excellent technique to learn for afghans, bags, and – of course – sweaters and more! You can also use crochet to add beautiful edgings and embellishments to any knitted project. In this class, you’ll learn the basics: chain stitches, single and double crochet.
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October 28
Tuesday
1:00 pm - 3:00
Instructor - Colleen
November 15
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor - Colleen
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Sweet Sixteen Needlepoint Sampler
3 session(s) - 2 hrs - $75 -- Includes canvas, stretcher bars and tacks.
Are you ready to add flair, texture, and interest to your stitching? Then this sampler is just for you! Special guest instructor Dori Weinkauf will take you through a wonderful array of 16 decorative stitches with this striking sampler, including Moorish, trellis cross, random rhodes, rounded wheat, Hungarian, mosaic, and more. You can also expand your fiber knowledge by using perle cotton, kreinik metallic braid, and watercolors in colors of your choice.
Students must purchase 5 Perle Cotton #5, 1 Kreinik #12, and 1 Watercolours (choose Watercolours first) before class.
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September 27, October 4 & 18
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor - Dori Weinkauf
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Easiest Hat
2 session(s) - 2 hrs - $35 -- Includes pattern (Theresa Gaffey #31).
A simple hat like this one is a great project after scarves. You’ll learn decreasing and knitting-in-the-round on circular and double-pointed needles.
Students should purchase and wind yarn prior to class. Students should bring their own needles.
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October 6 & 13
Monday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Emily
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Easy Cable Scarf
2 session(s) - 2 hrs - $35 -- Includes pattern (Theresa Gaffey #162).
Cabling is the knitting trick that looks the hardest but is actually the easiest. Learn basic row-counting and cabling.
Students must purchase and wind yarn prior to class. Students should bring their own needles.
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October 20 & 27
Monday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Emily
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Swiss Cheese Scarf
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $15 -- Includes pattern
An easy project to showcase the gorgeous Kauni yarn. You’ll get lots of practice casting on and binding off without purling once.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase 2 balls Kauni yarn. Bring size #3 needles.
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October 22
Wednesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Sally
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Chevron Scarf
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $15 -- Includes pattern.
Wearable indoors or outdoors, you’ll want one of these adorable scarves in every color combination! You’ll learn how to increase, decrease, and carry your colors up the side.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase and wind 2 skeins Koigu. Bring size #5 needles.
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October 11
Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor - Sally
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Felted Mittens
3 session(s) - 2 hrs - $50 -- Includes pattern (Theresa Gaffey #6)
As a Wisconsin resident, you need felted mittens! They are wind- and waterproof -- perfect for shoveling or playing in the snow. You'll learn double-pointed needles, ribbing, increasing, and decreasing.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase and wind yarn. Bring size #2 and size #10.5 dpns.
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November 4, 11, & 18
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Sally
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Twinkle Mittens
1 session(s) - 4 hrs - $30 -- Includes pattern.
If you are a short-attention-span knitter, these mittens are for you. You’ll be done with the pair when you leave! You’ll learn to how to use double pointed needles, increase, and decrease. Only 18 sts per mitten!
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase and wind 1 skein Twinkle Soft Chunky. Bring size #13 dpns.
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December 7
Sunday
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Instructor - Sally
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First Socks
3 session(s) - 2 hrs - $50 -- Includes pattern (Ann Norling #12).
You’ll learn the traditional way of making socks with double-pointed needles, using sport-weight yarn for a quicker project.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase 2 skeins Cadenza and wind. Bring size #3 dpns.
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October 14, 21 & 28
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Laura
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Coriolis Socks
3 session(s) - 2 hrs - $90 -- Includes book New Pathways for Sock Knitters by Cat Bordhi, or $60 if you already have the book.
You may never want to cover up these striking socks with shoes! With an innovative toe-up construction, knitting these socks will also introduce students how to knit a spiraling Coriolis band on the foot and leg - perfect for showing off those beautiful hand-painted sock yarns!
Please note, this class is intended for those with previous sock knitting experience. Students may use any needle method.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase yarn, bring your own needles.
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October 16, 23 & 30
Thursday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Pat
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Trystero Socks
3 session(s) - 2 hrs - $50 -- Includes pattern (Cookie A "Trystero").
These gorgeous, ingenious intertwining cables are not as complicated as they look (but still challenging!).
 
You should be familiar with knitting socks. You may use any needle method.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase and wind yarn. Bring size #3 and size #2 dpns.
HOMEWORK: Work first inch of ribbing before first class.
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November 10 & 24, December 15
Monday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Emily
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Beginner Sweater
4 session(s) - 2 hrs - $65 -- Includes pattern (Ann Norling #29)
Learn all the skills for making a sweater on a quick-to-knit baby (or child’s) sweater. You’ll learn how to read patterns, increase, decrease, pick up stitches and finish. This class features a very flexible pattern which allows you to explore making either a child’s crew neck, v-neck, cardigan or vest in your choice of yarn.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase and wind yarn. Bring needles.
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November 3 & 17, December 8 & 22
Monday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Emily
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Weekend Pullover
2 session(s) - 4 hrs - $65 -- Includes pattern (Knitting Pure & Simple #224).
This super-bulky pullover is guaranteed to be the fastest sweater you’ll ever make. It’s suitable for your first sweater for a quickie for more intermediate knitters. Made from the neck down you’ll learn increasing and knitting in-the-round. There are no seams to sew, and you’ll be almost done at the end of the class.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase and wind yarn. Bring needles.
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November 2 & 9
Sunday
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Instructor - Sally
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Finishing
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $25 -- Includes book and needle
Learn professional finishing techniques such as knitting shoulders together, sewing side seams and picking up stitches.
HOMEWORK: Bring four 4" x 4" stockinette squares: two bound off and two on stitch holders.
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October 4
Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor - Gwen
December 20
Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor - Gwen
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Lace Washcloths
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $20 -- Includes pattern (Theresa Gaffey #132 or #161).
Lace is an increasingly popular knitting technique. Get your first taste with these easy washcloths. Wrap a fancy soap in it for a quick gift. You'll learn pattern reading and lace stitches.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase and wind yarn. Bring needles.
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December 4
Thursday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Nancy
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Felted Clogs
2 session(s) - 2 hrs - $35 -- Includes pattern (Fiber Trends AC-33x)
Get started on holiday gifts with these adorable and practical clogs that chase the chill from your toes this winter! Using bulky yarn you can knit a pair of these in just one weekend.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase 3 skeins Lamb's Pride Bulky. Bring your own needles.
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December 9 & 16
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Laura
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Shadow Knitting Pillow
2 session(s) - 2 hrs - $52 -- Includes book: Shadow Knitting by Vivian Hoxbro.
This class will show you how to make a shadow knit pillow. Shadow knitting uses just two stitch patterns, garter stitch and stockinette stitch to create the “shadow patterns.” If you look at a shadow-knit piece directly from the front, it is difficult to see the pattern, but when the piece moves the pattern becomes visible – almost like magic!
PRIOR TO CLASS: Purchase and wind yarn. Bring needles.
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November 6 & 20
Thursday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Nancy
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Introduction to Crochet, Part 2...There's more!
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $15
This class chooses its own topics and may include increasing, decreasing, granny squares, Tunisian crochet, puff stitch, popcorn stitch, and crocheting into the post.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Bring light-colored, smooth yarn and hook to work with.
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December 20
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor - Colleen
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Crocheted Edgings
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $15
Trim your knit or crochet projects with these useful edges including backwards crochet, shell, single crochet and a picot stitch.
Students are expected to have basic crochet skills.
PRIOR TO CLASS: Bring 4 swatches completed in either knit or crochet, approximately 8 inches long by 2 inches wide.
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December 9
Tuesday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor - Colleen
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Kumihimo Braiding
1 session(s) - 2 hrs - $40 -- Includes supplies
Kumihimo is a Japanese braid-making technique which dates to about 550 C.E. was originally used to create decorative cords for religious ceremonies, clothing, hanging banners, and holding Samurai swords. Today, these gorgeous braids can be used embellish your knitted bags as handles, as jewelry, or anything your heart desires!
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October 25
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor - Lisa
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Private Lessons
Got a problem you just can't fix? A pattern you just can't figure out? Want to learn a new technique or new skill with one-on-one attention from one of our talented staff members? Ruhama's offers private lessons starting at $30/hour! Whether it's knitting, crochet or needlepoint, we can help! Give us a call, or send us an e-mail at info@ruhamas.com to schedule an appointment!
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Open Knitting
Join us for camaraderie and get help with minor problems from our friendly staff.
Join us each Wednesday afternoon from 2 - 4 p.m.
No charge - no need to sign up.
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Class Policies
- Yarn and materials for classes and workshops must be purchased at Ruhama’s.
- A 10% discount is given on any materials purchased for or during class.
- Payment in full and completed registration form confirms your place in the class. When mailing in registration form, unless notified otherwise, you are registered for the classes submitted.
- REFUND POLICY: Student must notify Ruhama’s at least one week before the class in order to receive a refund. After that date fees are not refundable or transferable.
- Missed class time is student’s responsibility and no refunds will be issued.
- Ruhama’s reserves the right to change a date and/or cancel a class if there is not enough interest.
- Classes must have 3 students enrolled to start and 6 maximum (unless otherwise stated) to insure personal attention. You will be notified by telephone of a date change or cancellation.
- All evening classes - please enter store through rear entrance only.
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