Class: Learn to Knit Hats

(See this pattern on Ravelry!)
4/7, 4/14, 4/21 (Wednesdays) | 6:00-8:00 | $80

Learn to knit hats using an easy, basic pattern; after you learn the basics you can use the same pattern to make a variety of hats using a variety of different weight yarns and needle sizes.

Once you learn the basics of knitting in the round and decreasing, you can add your own stripes, change colors, throw in a rib... be adventurous!





What you need to know how to do:
- cast on
- the knit stitch
- the purl stitch
- bind off

What we'll teach you how to do:
- knit in the round on circular needles
- knit in the round on double-point needles
- decrease while knitting in the round

What materials are included:
- pattern
- needles appropriate to yarn
- two skeins of GGH Tara




Please read the following Class Policies:

PAYMENT: Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first).

CLASS SIZE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: All classes limited to five people. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel the class and a full refund will be given.

IN BETWEEN CLASSES: Homework is required in most of our classes; we know that all of you have busy schedules but please be sure to allow time to finish the work needed for classes.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: When we publish our new class schedules, we have made an obligation to our teachers and we take that responsibility seriously. Please keep in mind our cancellation policy: If you miss the first class in a series you will be dropped from the remaining classes, receive a 75% refund on the class, and have the opportunity to purchase the class materials at retail price. You must contact Hanks within 48 hours after the missed class to receive your refund. If any other class in the session is missed without prior arrangement with the teacher, the student may set up a one-on-one makeup class with Sharon or Lorena at the regular price of $25 for two hours.

Monday Morning Spinning

Don't forget that on the first Monday of the month, from 11-1, you can bring your wheel or drop spindle and some fiber and sit with others to do some spinning! This gathering is great for spinners who work at night and can't get to an afternoon or evening gathering.

See you on April 5th?

Class: Knit Cabled and Beaded Gloves (Eisblume)

(See this pattern on Ravelry!)
4/3, 4/17, 4/24 (Saturdays) | 10:30-1:30 | $95
Students should bring their favorite sock-weight knitting needles

Technically this isn't as much cables as twisted stitches - if you remember the Entangled Stitches gloves we did last quarter, this is by the same designer. Think of it as Entangled Stitches with beads!



What you need to know how to do:
- cast on
- the knit stitch
- the purl stitch
- bind off

What we'll teach you how to do:
- knit gloves to fit your hand
- twisted stitches (slightly different from cables)
- knit with beads

What materials are included:
- pattern
- beads
- appropriate yarn

This is knitted with sock weight yarn; students should bring their favorite needles so that they can knit in their preferred method (DPNs, two circulars, or magic loop).


Please read the following Class Policies:

PAYMENT: Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first).

CLASS SIZE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: All classes limited to five people. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel the class and a full refund will be given.

IN BETWEEN CLASSES: Homework is required in most of our classes; we know that all of you have busy schedules but please be sure to allow time to finish the work needed for classes.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: When we publish our new class schedules, we have made an obligation to our teachers and we take that responsibility seriously. Please keep in mind our cancellation policy: If you miss the first class in a series you will be dropped from the remaining classes, receive a 75% refund on the class, and have the opportunity to purchase the class materials at retail price. You must contact Hanks within 48 hours after the missed class to receive your refund. If any other class in the session is missed without prior arrangement with the teacher, the student may set up a one-on-one makeup class with Sharon or Lorena at the regular price of $25 for two hours.

New Lorna's Sock Colors

Lorna's Laces has some new colorways, and we have them in Shepherd Sock - starting at the top left we have Avondale, Zombie BBQ (the new "staff favorite" colorway around our shop), Catalpa, Pullman, Calumet, and Humboldt (a little more light green than it looks in the photo). Swing by the shop or call us (352.338-7222) if you want any more info on these!

Friday Photo

Knit a Cookie A. sock: Zanzibar

(See this pattern on Ravelry!)
4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13 (Thursdays) | 6:00-8:00 | $95
Students should bring their favorite sock knitting needles, and a crochet hook

Learn how to make this ingeniously designed mirrored sock - rather than being knitted exactly the same, the left and right socks mirror each other. While this sock may look intimidating, the construction is so much fun that before you know it the adventurous knitter is halfway done! Start with a cabled band, knitted flat and seamed; pick up stitches and knit down. Voila!



What you need to know how to do:
- students should have knit at least two pairs of socks previously

What we'll teach you how to do:
- read charts
- how to knit mirrored socks (where the left and right socks are subtly different)

What materials are included:
- appropriate yarn
- pattern


Please read the following Class Policies:

PAYMENT: Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first).

CLASS SIZE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: All classes limited to five people. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel the class and a full refund will be given.

IN BETWEEN CLASSES: Homework is required in most of our classes; we know that all of you have busy schedules but please be sure to allow time to finish the work needed for classes.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: When we publish our new class schedules, we have made an obligation to our teachers and we take that responsibility seriously. Please keep in mind our cancellation policy: If you miss the first class in a series you will be dropped from the remaining classes, receive a 75% refund on the class, and have the opportunity to purchase the class materials at retail price. You must contact Hanks within 48 hours after the missed class to receive your refund. If any other class in the session is missed without prior arrangement with the teacher, the student may set up a one-on-one makeup class with Sharon or Lorena at the regular price of $25 for two hours.

Closed for Easter Sunday

Hanks Yarn and Fiber will be closed on Sunday, April 4th, for Easter. We will re-open on Monday, April 5th, for our regular business hours.

We will be enjoying the holiday with our families, and hope that you will be doing the same.

Thanks, y'all!