Ribbon Shell Class

1. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday 7 April 2006
2. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday 15 April 2006
3. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday 22 April 2006

$60 for 3 sessions
Instructor David Kraft

Skill Level: Easy
(Prerequisite: ability to knit)

Have you just learned to knit and are ready to tackle your first garment? Dave will guide you from start to finish in knitting a light, close-fitting summer top with a row of dropped stitches through which you can weave an optional decorative ribbon.

Designed by Linda Niemeyer; shown in Mocha #122

Class 1, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday 7 April 2007:

1. bring swatches to class
2. measure gauge
3. review the pattern
4. select appropriate size
5. make pattern changes if necessary
6. begin knitting

Class 2, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday 15 April 2007:

1. return with piece knitted to eyelet row
2. complete armhole and neck shaping

Class 3, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday 22 April 2007:

1. return with back completed to armhole shaping
2. complete knitting
3. assemble garment

Materials (available at The Grove)

• Blue Sky Alpaca Silk: 6 (6, 6, 6, 8) hanks; or Blue Sky Dyed or Organic Cotton: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) hanks
• size US #7 straight needles (or compatible size)
• tape measure
• pen or pencil
• stitch marker
• scissors or yarn cutter
• 2 yards of 3/8" wide ribbon (optional)

The fees listed above cover instruction only. 10% discount applies to all yarns and book 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.