Country Woolens Winter Term Class Schedule

Today was a cold, snowy, winter day, a day when all one wants to do is sit by the fire and knit, and occasionally take a sip of some delicious thick homemade hot chocolate.  It was also the day that the Country Woolens' flyer came for classes during the winter.  Because I love knitting, and Debbie Hodges and her cohorts, and the Country Woolens yarn shop in Lebanon, NH, I think I will quickly list the classes coming up...several of which I would like to take myself.

These classes are divided up into several categories:  Small Projects, Technique Classes, Larger Projects,  Elizabeth Zimmermann Projects, and Workshops.  There are beginner (beg), intermediate (int), and advanced(adv) experience classes available. 

Small Projects:
Knitted Baby Hat--Beg, Mar 22 and 29 from 7-9 PM, $30 plus materials, Judith Bastianelli
The Classic Sock--Int, (4 sessions: 1-Feb 6, 8, and 10-6:30-8:30 PM. 2-Feb 27 and Mar 1, 10 AM to 1 PM. 3-Mar 12, 14, and 16, 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM. 4-Apr 3 and 5, 10 AM to 1 PM), $45 includes all materials
Deer Clan Cap--Int, Mar 19, 21, and 23, 6-8 PM, $35 plus materials, Karen Boutin
Felted Slippers--Beg, Feb 18 and Mar 3, 10 AM - 12 noon, $30 plus materials, Merit Scotford
Felted Koala--Adv Beg, Feb 27 and Mar 12, 7-9 PM, $30 plus materials, Jennifer Kortfeld
Fun Fan Gauntlet--Adv Beg, Mar 5 and 12, 6:30-8:30 PM, $30 plus materials, Lorna Watson
Mystery Knit-Along--Adv Int, Feb 4, 11, and 18, 2-4 PM, $30 plus materials, Debbie Hodges
No-Sew Afghan Squares--Beg, Mar 19, 7-9 PM, $20 plus materials, L. Watson and D. Hodges
PGR Toe-Up Socks--Int, Mar 17 and 31, 10 AM-12 noon, $30 plus materials
Vinter Hagen ("Winter Garden") Fingerless Mitts--Int, Feb 13, 15, and 17, 6-8 PM, $40 plus materials, Karen Boutin
Winter Salsa Handwarmers--Int, Mar 5, 7, and 9, 6-8 PM, $40 plus materials, Karen Boutin

Technique Classes:
Continental Knitting--All levels, Feb 9, 7-9 PM, $20, Judith Bastianelli
Dorset Buttons--All levels, Mar 10, 10 AM to 12 noon, $20, Merit Scotford
Drop-Spindle Spinning--All levels, Feb 16 and 23, 7-9 PM, $30, Judith Bastianelli
Finishing Techniques--Int, Feb 20, 6:30-8:30 PM, $25, Lorna Watson

Larger Projects:
Easy Lace Shawl--Adv Beg, Feb 2 and 23, 7-9 PM, $30 plus materials, Jennifer Kortfelt
Friendship Shawl--All levels, Mar 13, 7-9 PM, $20 plus materials, Cally Lavigne

Elizabeth Zimmermann Projects:
Tomten Jacket--Adv Beg, Feb 7, 14, 21, and 28, 7-9 PM, $35 plus materials, Debbie Hodges
Bog Jacket--Adv, Mar 6, 20, 27, and Apr 3, $35 plus materials, Debbie Hodges

Workshops:
Create Your Own Sweater Template--Feb 27, 6:30-8:30 PM, $25, Lorna Watson
I-Cord Exploration--Adv Beg, Mar 8 and 15, 7-9 PM, $25 plus materials, Judith Bastianelli
Introduction to Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom--All levels, Feb 25, 9 AM to 12 noon, $25, Jennifer Kortfelt
Steek Workshop--Adv Int, Mar 26, 7-9 PM, $20, Debbie Hodges and Lorna Watson

Several of these classes have pre-class assignments, i.e. knitting a particular swatch or some other piece of knitting.  If you are interested in any of the classes you must pre-register at Country Woolens, 160 Mechanic Street, Lebanon, NH.  There is a $10 non-refundable deposit for each class.  For questions, call the shop at 603-448-1840.

Several times I have attended classes at Country Woolens and found each one of them excellent and just exactly what I needed.