ALL CLASSES WILL BE SCHEDULED AFTER FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND THE MINIMUM CLASS SIZE IS REACHED.  STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT A DATE AND TIME CONVENIENT FOR ALL ATTENDEES. ANYONE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A CLASS SHOULD SEND AN EMAIL TO INFO@StreetsSmartsFiberArts.com

Fine gauge machine 3.6 mm; Standard gauge machine 4.5 mm

Mid-gauge machine 6.5 to 7.0 mm; Bulky machine 8.0 to 9.0 mm

CLASSES WITH UVYONNE BIGHAM

No experience necessary level.  Little to no experience with a knitting machine.

ITEM 201, Beaded Purse.  This classic evening purse can be knit on standard or mid-gauge machine.  Hand manipulating beading technique and finishing will be covered.  Hands-on class. Class size. 9 students minimum. Class length. 6 hours. Cost. $75 includes yarn and hardware . Limited number of machines available on a first come first serve basis.

Beginners’ level. Students with knowledge of the knitting machine.

ITEM 202, Lace Scarf.  Reading a hand knitting lace chart and transferring it to machine knitting will be covered in this making of a scarf.  The scarf sample was knitted on a LK-150. The design is suitable for any mid-gauge machine or bulky. Hands-on class. Class size. 7 students minimum. Class length. 4 hours. Cost. $40. Limited number of machines available. Availability is based on a first come first serve basis.

ITEM 203, Socks.  Learn to make socks on the main bed with a join as you knit technique.  The sample socks were made on the LK-150. Instruction for any mid-gauge, bulky and the standard gauge machines will be provided.  Hands-on class. Class size. 7 students minimum. Class length. 4 hours. Cost. $40. Limited number of machines available on a first come first serve basis.

ITEM 204, Spiral Hat.  This version of a rolled brim hat can be knitted on the any mid-gauge machine such as the LK-150 or bulky machine.  Techniques that will be learned in class are jersey and reverse jersey, increasing and decreasing.  Using waste yarn and employing the Kitchener stitch in the finishing.  The yarn used in this project is included in the class. Hands-on class. Class size. 7 students minimum. Class length. 4 hours. Cost. $40. Limited number of machines available on a first come first serve basis.

Advanced Beginner. Students should have completed at least one garment with shaping on the knitting machine.

ITEM 205, Texting Gloves and Scarf.  Make this set for you or maybe as a gift.  This class will cover the technique of short rowing, working in pattern (electronic or punch card) and finishing techniques as they apply to this project.  We will be working on the standard gauge machine with patterning capability.  The yarn used in this project will be included in the class. Hands-on class. Class size. 7 students minimum. Class length. 4 hours. Cost. $40. Limited number of machines available on a first come first serve basis.

ITEM 206, EZ Baby Sweater.  This is the sweater designed by Elizabeth Zimmerman for hand knitters.  We will complete this sweater in this workshop.  This design was on the LK-150 and can be worked on any mid-gauge or bulky machine.  The yarn used in this project is included in the class. Hands-on class. Class size. 8 students minimum. Class length. 6 hours. Cost. $50. Limited number of machines available on a first come first serve basis.

ITEM 207, Finishing Class.  This is a beginner class for those who would like to learn proper finishing techniques.  The project that we will be completing is a basic shell.  The completed front and back of this garment will be supplied.  The student will learn the finishing techniques necessary to complete this garment.  Hands-on class. Class size. 8 students minimum. Class length. 6 hours. Cost. $50. Limited number of machines available on a first come first serve basis.