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JUNE/JULY CLASSES – Come Learn with Us!

Beginner Knitting! Whether you are just starting or refreshing your skills, this class is for you! Learn all of the knitting basics. Cast on, knit and purl

stitch, cable, basic button hole and bind off to name a few. At the end you will have a fantastic project that will launch your skills

into your next creation! There will be five 2-hour classes.

Project: Make a pillow

Yarn: Worsted – Plymouth Homestead, Cascade 220 or Galway

Cost: $125

Skill Level: Newbie… Beginner - No Experience Required

Date & Time: (select one) Tuesday eves – June 11, 18, 25, July 9 & 16 6:30 – 8pm Fridays – June 14, 21, 28, July 12 & 19 11 – 1:00pm

Beginner Crochet! Our first class was a success with many beautiful color combinations! Now it is your turn.

Whether you are refreshing skills grandma taught you or starting from scratch, this project

was designed to jumpstart your skillset and have you an advanced beginner in no time.

Project: Make a pillow

Yarn: Worsted – Cascade 220 or Galway

Cost: $150

Skill Level: Newbie… Beginner - No Experience Required

Date & Time: Tuesdays - June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16 & 23 9 – 11:00am

Crochet Critters! OMG! I want to make them all! If you've never tried your hand at crochet, or are a crocheter, but never “hooked” amigurumi

critters, try this! Unlike traditional teeny tiny amigurumi you can use any weight yarn you're comfortable with to create these fun

animals. Basic crochet stitches, working in the round, finishing, and embroidery are all part of the process.

Work from one of the Menagerie Books, or grab a kit.

Project: Toft Animal Kit of Choice

Cost: $100

Skill Level: Newbie… Beginner - No Experience Required

Date & Time: Sundays - June 30, July 14 & 21 & 28 3:30 - 5:30pm

Workshops & Other Classes! Mystery Stitch of the Month! Can you solve the mystery? Come to one or come to all! Learn one new unique stitch a month

as you explore the world of knit and purl and how they can be manipulated to excite

you. Future pattern support will be offered for current stitch. Bring a coffee and you’re

“A” game and experience a different PurL teacher every time…yay!

Yarn: Cascade 220 or any Worsted yarn in two contrasting colors

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $20 a month

Date & Time: Last Thursday of each month – June 27 6:30 – 8pm and July 25 10 – 11:30am

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Block Party! At Rows of PurL we hear all too often that there are customers who have never

blocked a project before. Well, there is no time like the present to learn. Blocking

makes your projects come to life, helps hide minor imperfections and makes the

time and hard work you put into each project worth the effort.

Yarn: Bring a project to block!!!...and your supplies to do so! Discuss xl sizes prior to class!

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $20

Date & Time: Sunday – June 23 4 – 5:30pm (block your pieces, leave to dry and pick up Teusday!)

Felted Coasters! Using simple Short Rows and 2 contrasting colors create these beautiful Lizard Ridge

Coasters. This is a quick knit and a great Holiday or Hostess gift idea!

Yarn: Worsted

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $35

Date & Time: Saturday - July 20 9 – 12:00pm

Kitchner Stitch Workshop! Learn this essential grafting skill for seamlessly joining live knitted stitches.

Yarn: Light colored smooth Worsted weight yarn…Plymouth Superwash Cascade 220

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $35

Date & Time: Wednesday – June 19 12 – 2:00pm

Shift Workshop! Jump on the band wagon and learn the distinct slip stitch pattern that is featured in the Shift,

Nightshift and Shiftalong hat. In this two-hour workshop you will practice the coveted stitch

to prepare you for success on your pattern of choice. Shift into gear having loads of fun!

Yarn: Two colors, one light, one dark Worsted weight yarn…try Noro Akira

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $35

Date & Time: Sunday – June 23 12 – 2:00pm

Weave in Ends Workshop! Dare we say more…Time to learn to weave in your ends efficiently and easily without the

worry of them popping our or your pieces falling apart.

Yarn: Light color Worsted weight yarn

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $20

Date & Time: Saturday – June 29 10:30 – 12pm

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Flat Brioche Workshop! Brioche is one of those stitches that is approached completely differently if it’s flat or in

the round. In this workshop you’ll work with swatches and learn brioche “flat”. Learn the

basics as well as different edge techniques, pattern reading, and the language of brioche.

Get ready for fall classes and be able to tackle all the beautiful brioche shawls on Ravelry.

Yarn: Worsted weight

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $35

Date & Time: Tuesday - June 18 12:30 – 3:30pm or Sunday - July 21 9 – 12:00pm

Felted Christmas Stocking! What? A project that gives you a chance to knit, felt, and needle felt? Nothing better.

Knit the stocking using all the same techniques you would use for a sock, short rows

and heel flaps. Felt it and have a load of fun needle felting with whatever your heart desires.

Project: Felted Christmas Stocking by Lucie Sinkler

Yarn: Plymouth Galway or Homestead

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $80

Date & Time: Tuesdays - July 9, 16, 23 & 30 11 - 12:30pm

Christmas Balls Workshop! Grab a bunch of mini solids, a self- striping sock yarn and some leftover scrap yarn. Join

the workshop and learn to make lovely ornaments to give to friends and family. Increasing,

decreasing, jogless jog, icord.

Yarn: Heritage Waves or Nuble

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $35

Date & Time: Sunday - July 21 12 - 3:00pm

Christmas Snowflakes! Last year was a hit and we hope to continue the tradition. Crocheted snowflakes have

been made and passed down for years and it is our job to carry on. Bring your happy,

bring a bottle or a snack to share and let’s create some beautiful gifts for holiday giving.

The crocheted ornaments make a great hostess gift tied onto a bottle of wine…the

gift that keeps on giving. Crochet knowledge is a must.

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $25

Date & Time: Saturday – July 27 2 – 5:00pm

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Christmas Tweets! What cute ornaments these make given alone or attached to a bottle of wine for a

house warming gift this holiday season. Two colors, a hook and some crochet stitches and

you are ready to go! Recap your crochet stitches, learn to pattern read, starch, pin and put

together… we are in love!

Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $25

Date & Time: Sunday - July 14 9 – 12:00pm

First Cowl! Simple techniques and two colors combine to make this beautiful patterned cowl. Learn

to knit in the round, alternate colors, and the basics of slip stitch colorwork.

Project: Clementine Cowl by Kate Burge & Rachel Price Yarn: Spincycle Dyed in the Wool and Noro Sport Weight yarn

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $40

Date & Time: Tuesdays – July 23 & 30 6:30 – 8pm

Learn Entrelac! Back by popular demand…working tiers of triangles and squares, you can create a dramatic

diamond textured cowl. You will even learn how to knit backwards. Fun! Fun! Fun!

Yarn: Sisa, Super Color or Topas

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $75

Date & Time: Wednesdays – July 17, 24 & 31 12 – 2:00pm

Switch Trick Cowl! This beauty celebrates the tuck stitch family. Have you ever met a Tuck Stitch?

This is the parent of the brioche stitch. Learn about how they are made and paired

together to create gorgeous textured fabrics that will make you drool. Pair and play

with your favorite colors while mastering yarnovers, burps, barks and perhaps a Latvian

braid if you are up for the challenge.

Yarn: GGH Topas or

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $50

Date & Time: Tuesday eves – July 16 & 23 6:30 – 8:30pm

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First Hat! This slouchy hat combines knits and purls to create a Guernsey inspired texture. This

unisex hat will introduce you to knitting in the round, chart reading and working with

double point needles for the crown shaping. You'll never knit a scarf as a gift again!

Project: Eden Fells Hat by Helen Stewart

Yarn: Plymouth Galway or Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $60

Date & Time: Thursdays - July 11, 18 & 25 2 – 3:30pm

Cable and Bobble Headband! Fashionable and functional! This cozy ear warmer keeps you toasty warm without

mussing your hair. Techniques include cabling, chart reading, how to make an I-cord

and matched pom poms.

Yarn: Sulka

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $40

Date & Time: Saturdays – July 13 & 27 10 – 11:30am

Rowan Lace Mitts! Back by popular demand…these are perfect little spring mitts. Lacey and sweet

and quick to knit. Learn chart reading, increasing, decreasing, and creating a

beautiful thumb gusset. Great opportunity to get comfortable with double

pointed needles or flexi flips.

Yarn: Cascade 220, Galway or Green Mt Spinnery Weekend Wool

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $60

Date & Time: Wednesdays eves - July 17, 24 & 31 6:30 – 8pm

Stranded Fingerless Mitts! A small project with high contrast. Here is your chance to get more practice at two

hand stranding. Worked in three colors of Kenzie, this mitt features a two color

thumb gusset and a Latvian braid. Mitt can be knitted with Flexi Flips or Magic loop.

Project: Trillium Mitts by Kirsten Kapur

Yarn: Kenzie by Hikoo

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $60

Date & Time: Thursdays – June 13, 20 & 27 2 – 3:30pm

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Cozy Winter Shawl! Wrap yourself in warmth and style in this worsted weight shawl. Cables and lace combine

to make this aptly named “Cozy” shawl. Learn all about cables, lace, chart reading, and

the I-cord bind off.

Project: Cozy Winter by Melanie Mielinger

Yarn: Plymouth Galway or Mirasol Umina

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $80

Date & Time: Thursdays – July 11, 18, 25 & August 8 6:30 – 8pm

First Crescent Shawl! Crescent shawls are quick knits that are easy and versatile to wear. Drape it over your

shoulders, wear it askew, or wrap it around your neck to keep you warm. In this

combination of garter and lace you will master garter stripes, carry your colors as you go,

directional decreases, learn to read lace charts and the picot bind off.

Project: El Born by Erika Flory

Yarn: Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock, A Hundred Ravens Yaksha or Happy Feet

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $60

Date & Time: Wednesdays – June 26, July 17 & 24 10 - 11:30am

Laurelie Shawl! This lovely Lisa Hannes design works up quickly using two colors of fingering weight yarn.

Begin with relaxing Garter stitch then enjoy creating mirrored Mosaic and Lace motifs.

This piece will be a great addition to your warm weather wardrobe.

Yarn: Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock or Green Mt. Spinnery Lana

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $60

Date & Time: Wednesdays – June 26, July 10 & 24 6:30 – 8pm

Unisex Baby Sweater! Every sophisticated baby needs this “Baby Sophisticate” sweater. Learn the skills you need

to know about top-down, seamless sweater construction and building a short row collar while

creating a baby classic!

Yarn: GGh Topas

Skill Level: Been There...Advanced Beginner Cost: $80

Date & Time: Fridays – June 21, 28, July 12 & 19 1:30 - 3:00pm

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Summer Lace Bag! Summer is here! Bring this bag along for walks on the beach or trips to the farmer's

market. Knitted in cotton, this durable bag features a simple lace pattern that is easy to

follow. Learn all about lace knitting, provisional cast on, chart reading, picking up stitches,

and double point needles.

Project: Eastern Market Bag by Tanis Gray

Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima or Queensland Dungarees

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $60

Date & Time: Thursdays – June 13, 20, & 27 6:30 – 8pm

The Holland Sweater! A great first top down sweater. Enough challenges to keep you interested and comfortable

enough to keep you in this sweater all year round. The A line shape is flattering, the sleeve

detail and gore front add charm, and the short rows add length and style to the hemline.

Yarn: Green Mt. Spinnery Sylvan Spirit, Mewsic or Kenzie

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $100

Date & Time: Fridays – June 14, 21, 28, July 12 & 19 9 – 10:30am

The Tabitha! Billed as a poncho, but designed more like an oversized tee, you’ll wear it All summer and

fall in all kinds of ways, including at the shore as a cover up. Cables and lace combine with

any number of yarns to create this great piece. Chart reading, Lace, cables, 3 needle bind

off, mattress seaming and picking up stitches.

Yarn: Dungarees, Sylvan Spirit or Giardino

Skill Level: Done That…Intermediate

Cost: $100

Date & Time: Sundays – June 16, 23, 30 & July 14 9 – 10:30am

Next Step Sock! If you’ve been itching to try a new sock style this is the class for you! Learning a different

style heel and toe along with adding in a second color and texture in the body of the

sock adds new techniques to keep your sock journey exciting. Use DPNs or magic loop.

Pattern: Hermione Everyday Sock

Yarn: Uneek Sock or Das Paar, Paca peds, Sweet Georgia or Happy Feet

Skill Level: Been There...Advanced Beginner

Cost: $80

Date & Time: Tuesdays – June 11, 18, 25 & July 9 6:30 – 8pm

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Mitered Squares! Once you make your first mitered square you won’t want to stop at just one! How you

put them together can create subtle to eye popping designs. Mitered squares are fun

and easy to take on the go!

Project: Table Topper

Yarn: Noro Sonata

Skill Level: Been There…Advanced Beginner

Cost: $60

Date & Time: Saturdays - July 13, 20 & 27 12 – 1:30pm

Mosaic Bucket Bag! Take your crochet to the next level. Work “in the round” and in a spiral. Multiple

Colors and the spike stitch create a fantastic pattern on this versatile bag. The finishing

makes this bag a true gem .... placing grommets, adding a drawstring and strap are all part

of the class.

Yarn: Cascade Avalon

Skill Level: Been There...Advanced Beginner

Cost: $80

Date & Time: Saturdays - June 22, 29, July 13 & 20 9 - 10:30am

Learn to Tunisian Crochet! Tunisian crochet is easy to master and lovely to look at it. With a look that’s reminiscent

of warp and weft, it is often mistaken for a woven piece. Learn the basics of Tunisian

crochet with a little basic crochet thrown in for good measure.

Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima

Skill Level: Been There...Advanced Beginner Cost: $40 Date & Time: Tuesdays – June 11 & 25 11 -12:30pm

ABC Table Runner! This versatile piece will give you a chance to play with color and texture in Tunisian

crochet. Use the ABC method (as in the shop sample) or try your hand at color

blocking and stripes. When you’ve finished the Tunisian crochet base, we will turn our

attention to a variety of crochet borders to finish the piece.

Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima - 3 colors

Cost: $60

Skill Level: Been There...Advanced Beginner… intro to Tunisian crochet is a prerequisite!

Date & Time: Tuesdays – July 9, 16 & 30 1 – 2:30pm

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Punch Rug Hooking Workshop! This work shop will introduce you to the art of Rug Punching. Let Mary Luongo teach

you the techniques of working with the rug punch tool, what materials you can use and

how to finish a project. This is a beginner workshop, no experience needed. Kit

purchased separately.

Project: Landscape

Cost: $40

Skill Level: Newbie… Beginner - No Experience Required

Date & Time: Wednesday eve – June 26 6:30 – 8:30pm or Wednesday – July 10 12 – 2:00pm

Intermediate Punch Rug Hooking Busy Bee Workshop! This work shop will advance your skills in the art of Rug Punch Hooking. You will learn new

techniques working with the rug punch tool, and how to finish this adorable little busy bee project.

Kit purchased separately.

Project: Bee Coaster or Hotplate

Cost: $40

Skill Level: Been There...Advanced Beginner

Date & Time: Saturday – July 27 9 – 11:00am

Felted Christmas Ornaments! How many can you make in three hours? Get creative and into the holiday spirit while

planning ahead for holiday gift giving. One for you…one for me concept! They make great

teacher gifts, hostess gifts, package toppers, and party favors.

Project: Gnomes, Mushrooms and Snowmen

Cost: $35

Skill Level: Newbie… Beginner - No Experience Required

Date & Time: Sunday – July 14 1 – 4:00pm

Felted Santa! In this class fiber artist Kerstin Katko (aka Ducky from Ducky’s Sheep Shack) will teach you

how to sculpt sheep wool into a Santa Claus decoration. You’ll have choice of skin color and

shape. You can make a tall Father Christmas or a rounder Santa! While felting has been

around for centuries, needle felting is a relatively new craft. It involves using barbed felting

needles to compact and shape wool into sculpture. Once you try it you’ll be hooked! No

experience is necessary. We will be using sharp needles so a few poked fingers are possible,

but lots of creative fun is inevitable!

Cost: $40

Skill Level: Newbie… Beginner - No Experience Required

Date & Time: Sunday – July 28 1pm – 4:00pm

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Beginner Drop Spindle! Learn how to create your own yarn using a drop spindle! You will learn the fundamentals of

spinning fiber into yarn. The drop spindle is so easy to bring with you wherever you go!

Why not add spinning your own yarn to your repertoire of fiber art?

Skill level: Newbie…Beginner – No Experience Required

Cost: $60

Date and Time: Saturday – June 22 9 – 12:00pm

Private Party…Paint and Sip! Is it your Birthday? Or just need a night out? Many one-of-a-kind beauties have been created at sip and paint. Now it

is your turn to join the fun. Grab a gal pal and your favorite bottle of bubbly (BYOB). Treat

yourself with a night out while making something special for someone special. Design your

own skein of yarn while dreamming up your next project. Theme suggestions welcome!

Skill level: Newbie...Beginner – No Experience Required

Cost: $40 Date and Time: Friday – June 21 7 – 9:00pm

Natural Dyeing Workshop! Natural dyes create unique colors that are set apart. Learn the basics of natural dyeing using

materials the earth provides. Special for this season are flowers and items from nature. It is

an exciting creative process! You will choose from a few colors to dye a skein of wool that you

will take home.

Skill level: Newbie…Beginner – No Experience Required

Cost: $60

Date and Time: Friday – June 21 9 – 12:00pm

Private Spinning Lessons! Private Lessons are available for beginner spinning and drop spindle. Master Spinner,

Connie Wieczorek, enjoys sharing what she has learned and will tailor the lessons to

your needs and interests. This private setting allows the client that special attention they

may need or prefer. Contact Rows of PurL to set up a time that works with your schedule.

Skill level: Newbie…Beginner – No Experience Required

Cost: $40 per hour

Date and Time: Call to Schedule!

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Needle Felted Critters! Have you ever wanted to try needle felting? It is crazy fun! Learn the basics making

this adorable pig while experimenting with color. This is a hands-on workshop.

(You might need a band aid!) Be careful, you might become addicted! Others have!

Skill Level: Newbie… Beginner - No Experience Required

Cost: $35

Date & Time: Saturday – June 22 12:30 – 3pm

NEW Intermediate Needle Felting… XL Elephant! Take your new felting skills to a more advanced level. Learn to make more complex

shapes and textures using wire armature. Build an oversized elephant and embellish

your design with a custom blanket or headdress with a variety of colors to choose from.

Skill Level: Been There...Advanced Beginner

Cost: $85

Date & Time: Thursdays – July 11, 18 & 25 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wet Felted Landscape Scenes! Expand into the world of wet felting! In this two-session class you will learn how to create a

landscape by painting with wool, exploring proper layering of base fibers, how to blend colors,

layout your design and even add texture. Next how to wet felt and full your finished piece. In

session two we will focus on detail work by adding outline stitches, embroidery, beads and needle

felting to give the felted pieces their finishing touches. You will be able to vary the elements of

your landscape to make it your own one-of-a-kind work of art. Finished pieces can be framed

after drying or sewn or hung on the wall as is. This class is a great next step to delving into the

wonderful creative possibilities in the world of wet felting!

Skill level: Been There...Advanced Beginner

Cost: $85

Date and Time: Saturdays – June 15 & 29 12:30 – 3:30pm

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SKILL LEVEL METER -

Newbie…Beginner - No Experience Required!

Been There…Advanced Beginner - Ability to knit and purl is required.

Done That…Intermediate - Knit, purl as well as increasing, decreasing and working in the round required.

Can’t Touch This! Advanced - Advanced techniques for knitters with several projects under their belt.

Terms & Conditions

*Supplies are not included in the price of the classes*

*We respectfully ask that class supplies be purchased at Rows of PurL*

*10% discount to students for class supplies!*

*Classes are for adults unless otherwise indicated*

*Rows of PurL requires a four-student minimum in order to run a class*

*Class attendance is required*

*Private lessons are available for an additional fee to any who have missed one or more classes in order to complete

projects*

*Rows of PurL respectfully asks that makeup private lessons be scheduled within the week missed as to not set you or

your teammates behind*

*Classes canceled by Rows of PurL will receive a full refund immediately*

*Once a class has begun there is no refund*

Please visit or contact the store at 908-879-0403

to sign up for classes or email jenny@rowsofpurl.com.