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3 Kittens Needle Arts offers a variety of project classes designed to engage or challenge students at all skill levels, from very beginning to intermediate and advanced, designed to build your skills and inspire your creativity. We want you to get the most out of our classes, so all of our project descriptions include prerequisite skills. If you don’t have some of the basics down pat, you may want to take a beginning or fundamentals class before taking on a more challenging project.
Studios
These 2- or 3-hour sessions provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you can bring your own project and enjoy the company of others with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Your instructor can assist you with interpreting a pattern or stitch guide, selecting yarn or thread, or understanding a complicated technique. Studios are available for needlepoint, knitting and crochet.
Level 1: Beginning Classes
- Knitting – our 4-session Beginning Knitting Class is where you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off as well as how to read a yarn label and a pattern.
- Needlepoint – our private one-on-one format provides the best opportunity for success; you will learn the basic needlepoint stitch (tent stitch), gain general knowledge of needlepoint, and discover the different thread choices and other important supplies that will enhance your stitching experience. Sessions are by appointment only; please contact us to arrange for a day and time that best meets your schedule and the instructor’s availability.
- Crochet – our 4-session Beginning Crochet will get you going with single crochet, double crochet and half-double crochet, and some fun variations of these stitches.
Level 2: After Beginning Classes
Level 2 classes are for those students who have completed the Level 1 beginning classes in knitting, needlepoint or crochet. They are designed to reinforce the skills learned in Level 1 and introduce the next range of skills that are essential to becoming well-versed in each craft.
- Knitting - Skills taught at this level include, but aren’t limited to:
- knitting in the round
- understanding gauge
- ripping out/unknitting
- how to read a pattern
- yarnovers
- simple increases/decreases
- weaving in ends
- reading a yarn label
- Needlepoint – Skills taught at this level include, but aren’t limited to: TBD
- Crochet – Skills taught at this level include, but aren’t limited to:
- granny squares
- triple crochet
- translating British crochet to American crochet
- front back/back post
- increases
- decreases
- pattern reading
- reading your crochet
- fixing mistakes
Level 3: Intermediate Classes
Level 3 classes are designed for students who are feeling comfortable with the all aspects of Level 1 and Level 2 and are ready to explore new techniques and more complicated patterns.
- Knitting - Skills taught at this level include, but aren’t limited to:
- chart reading
- basic cabling
- basic lace
- finishing/blocking
- fixing mistakes
- buttonholes
- short rows
- additional cast ons and bind offs
- slipped stitches
- picking up stitches
- fit-basic
- i-cord
- Needlepoint – Skills taught at this level include, but aren’t limited to: TBD
- Crochet – Skills taught at this level include, but aren’t limited to:
- reading charts
- basic cabling
- basic lace
- Tunisian crochet
- finishing/seaming
- blocking
Level 4: Advanced Classes
Level 4 classes are appropriate for students who have become very comfortable with Level 1-3 techniques and have an adventurous spirit when it comes to their craft.
- Knitting – Skills taught at this level include, but aren’t limited to:
- provisional cast on
- adjusting patterns
- embellishments
- brioche
- complicated lace
- entrelac
- swing knitting
- domino knitting
- intarsia
- stranded knitting
- double knitting
- reading Japanese patterns
- twined knitting
- mixing yarns
- free-form knitting
- Needlepoint – Skills taught at this level include, but aren’t limited to: TBD
- Crochet – Skills taught at this level include, but aren’t limited to:
- broomstick crochet
- hairpin lace
- complex lace
- reading Japanese patterns
- free-form crochet
3KU: 3K University
Gain confidence with your skills and learn valuable tips to enhance your stitching experience. These 1-3 session classes in knitting and needlepoint are lecture based and provide you with the in-depth knowledge that will make your work more enjoyable and professional. Each 3KU class will follow the Skill Level designations above (2-4).
Starting during the summer of 2013 we will have a variety of classes that qualify for our 3KU designation. Look for “3KU” in the Skill Level area of each classes descriptions.
Registration
Registration is fast and easy. We can take your registration online, in person, or over the phone. All you need to do to secure your spot in a knitting or a crochet class is to pay the class fee and purchase any required materials. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover as well as cash and checks. Online registrants will be emailed a confirmation of their place in class. Each class has a maximum of 6 students unless otherwise specified. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Class Materials
Once you are registered, we will provide you with a Class Information Sheet that lists all the class materials you will need as well as any class preparation instructions. The specified materials must be used for the project and purchased at 3 Kittens Needle Arts. Allow at least 2 weeks for any special orders of yarn or other supplies for knitting or crochet classes. Needlepoint class materials include the canvas and thread kit and are purchased at registration. Allow at least 2 weeks for any special order for stretcher bars; 6 weeks for Evertite bars.
CLASS BONUS: You will receive 10% off any yarn purchased for a knitting or crochet project class.
Cancellation Policy
3 Kittens Needle Arts reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a class if the class minimum of four students is not attained. If the class is cancelled by 3 Kittens, class fees will be fully refunded in the form of original payment.
For knitting and crochet classes, student cancellations must be made at least two weeks prior to the first session to receive a refund for the class fee. After that date, class fees are not refundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Any yarn or supplies purchased for the class are also not refundable.
For needlepoint classes, student cancellations must be made at least six weeks prior to the first session to receive a refund for the class fee. After that date, class fees are not refundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Any canvas, threads, stretcher bars or supplies purchased for the class are also not refundable.
