Cabled Purse Class

Saturdays 11 & 18 Ocober 2008:
1:00 - 3:00 PM
$40 for 2 class sessions
Instructor Melody Hufford

Skill Level: Intermediate

Combine gorgeous Butterfly cotton yarn and a double twist cable pattern to make a pretty knitted clutch that will take you from summer heat to crisp autumn nights.

Part 1: Learn a new cast-on and how to use a cable needle to create left and right twist cables

Part 2: Return to finish knitting, sew a lining, apply the clasp and add crucial finishing touches. Carry it home!

Additional techniques shown but not required:

• Old Norweigan Cast-On
• Losing the cable needle: Learn to cable without the cable needle

Part 1 Materials

1. 2 skeins Mouzakis Butterfly yarn (10% discount on yarn for class)
2. US size #6/4mm straight needles (13" recommended) (available at The Grove)
3. row counter (available at The Grove)
4. cable needle (available at The Grove)
5. pen/pencil & paper
6. tapestry needle
7. tape measure

Part 2 Materials:

1. 1/2 yard fabric for lining (available through The Spirit of the Cloth at The Grove)
2. hand sewing needle
3. sewing thread to match lining (available at The Grove)
4. button or fastener for clasp (available at The Grove)
5. straight pins
6. fabric scissors/shears

The fees listed above cover instruction only. 10% discount applies to all yarns purchased for class on the day of class.

Preregistration and advanced payment are required for all classes. Signing up is easy; just call 619.284.7684 or visit The Grove.