New
Classes at
Crazy Girl Yarn Shop - Coralville
Call (319)341-YARN to enroll. Pre-registration required, space limited.
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Basic Mittens with Ann
$40
Saturdays: Jan 28, Feb 4 and 11; 10AM - NOON Difficulty
Level: Basic
Instructor: Ann Rushton
Warm the hands of everyone you love this winter! This basic class will cover knitting in the round on double point needles. Choose the size YOU want to knit. The class will be a fun challenge for beginning knitters, but you’ll find soon enough how addicting mittens can be.
Felted Clogs with Ann
$45
Sundays: Feb 5, 12, 19, 26; NOON - 2:30PM
Difficulty
Level: Medium
Instructor: Ann Rushton
Warm up your cold feet with these ever-popular felted clogs! These are a perfect antidote to winter, and you’ll find yourself wanting to knit several pairs. You’ll learn a variety of knitting skills while we work through this challenging pattern step by step!
Let’s Knit a Hat with Ann
$40
Tuesdays: Feb 7, 14, 21; 6-8PM
Difficulty
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Ann Rushton
So you know how to knit…and that’s it? Bump up your knitting skills in this three part class. We’ll cast on, learn to knit in the round, how to purl and decrease. In addition, we’ll talk about pattern reading and what yarns are good for what projects. Come join the class, make some new knitting friends and take some time out for you!
Basic Crochet Workshop
$25
CLASS
IS FULL
Saturday: Feb 18; 10AM - NOON Difficulty
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Ann Rushton
The saying goes that you don’t need to know how to crochet to knit, but you should know crochet if you knit. In this class you’ll learn chain stitch, slip stitch, double, half-double and double crochet. We’ll also discuss crochet pattern reading. You’ll leave with a new appreciation of this wonderfully versitile and fun craft.
Fair Isle Mitts with Ann
$30
Saturdays: Feb 11, 18;
1 - 3PM Difficulty
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Ann Rushton
Learn two cool concepts in one class—the ever popular fingerless mitts and Fair Isle knitting. Since Iowa springs can be chilly, you’ll find yourself using these ever popular accessories for weeks to come—and no doubt, be knitting a pair for everyone you know. The color possibilities are endless, and the style cannot be beat.
Headband with Ann
$25
Saturday: Feb 25;
10AM - 1PM Difficulty
Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Ann Rushton
Let’s face it. It’s going to be cold for at least two more months. But a knitted headband is just the thing to keep you warm during the frosty spring. This quick knit has the added bonus of a crochet flower! As the designer says, “It’s perfect with a ponytail or looks super trendy worn over your hair.”
Basic Crochet Workshop
$25
Saturday: Mar 10; 10AM - NOON Difficulty
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Ann Rushton
The saying goes that you don’t need to know how to crochet to knit, but you should know crochet if you knit. In this class you’ll learn chain stitch, slip stitch, double, half-double and double crochet. We’ll also discuss crochet pattern reading. You’ll leave with a new appreciation of this wonderfully
versatile and fun craft.
Two Toe Up Socks on Magic Loop!
$40
Sundays: Mar 11,18; NOON - 2PM Difficulty
Level: Advanced
Instructor: Ann Rushton
In this class you’ll learn basic toe up sock knitting as well as knitting one long circular in the magic loop technique. We’ll start class one with the toe up cast on and in class two we’ll turn the heel and discuss bind-offs. Extensive knowledge of sock knitting not a requirement, however, you’ll need to have knit a couple pair of socks to understand the basic techniques we explore.
Spring Cardigan with Ann
$40
Saturdays : Mar 17, 24, 31; 10AM - NOON Difficulty
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Ann Rushton
So you’ve always wanted to knit a sweater but been nervous about how? Let’s tackle this top-down cardigan together! It’s a quick knit in bulky weight, but because it’s a short sleeve sweater, you can wear it all through the chilly Iowa spring.
Free and Ongoing Events:
Learn to Knit:
Anytime – no appointment necessary! Any of our store
staff will be more than happy to help you pick out needles and yarn and sit
down for your first knitting lesson on the spot – go home with a scarf in
progress!
Open
Knit:
Anytime We know there are
lots of things that keep you from getting any knitting done at home – kids,
pets, phones, chores, homework. Pull up a chair and knit with us – we’re glad
to have you anytime!
Knit-n-Wine
Thursday nights 6 - 9 PM
Here's your chance to get out of the house and spend a little time doing
something YOU want to do - knit! BYOB and enjoy the company of other
knitters.
The Knitting Doctor Is In!
Stuck on a pattern? Need help with a new technique? Convinced your pattern must be wrong? Our staff is ready and able to help. Think of us as "Knitting Doctors," except that you won't get a bill! Just drop in the shop, plop down at the table, and say "HELP!" Our staff will come to your aid in a hurry.
Crazy
Girl Class Policies:
Cancellations must be received 24
hours in advance for a refund. A minimum of 3 students is required for most
classes to take place –some classes may require a higher minimum, please see
individual class signup sheets for information. If the minimum for a class is
not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be
given.
Students can receive a 10% discount on the supplies required for a class. Bring
your supply list with you when you shop in order to receive the discount, or
shop during class.
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