Celebrate with a Summer of Socks! We love'em and you will too! These
great and small projects provide comfort through those not so warm months that we experience
the better part of the year here in Michigan. They are portable! Take them anywhere; they
fit in most bags, purses and pockets! They can go to the beach!... meaning you guessed it'
a project small enough to take to the shore with you this summer that will not cover your
lap in the sun. Knit them for yourselves, knit them for family, better yet… knit a
pair for your favorite knitter! You know they would appreciate your time.
Class fees and policies: Payment of class fee is required at the time
of class registration. Please note that Class fees are non-refundable. Class fees are as
follows:
- 2-week class is $25.00 +materials
- 3-week class is $35.00 +materials
- 4-week class is $45.00 +materials
IN STORE PRIVATE LESSONS:
Also available are private lessons for crochet or knitting. These run $15 for each two hour
session. Call us and we will have an instructor contact you to set up a time that is convenient
for you and her at the store. This is a great way to get the information that you need if
the class times don't work for you.
Additional Private lessons and services are available off-site with Janet Grimm. Janet also
provides custom knitting, repairs and finishing of your knitted projects! Contact store
for additional information and to be connected to Janet.
Additional Private lessons and services are available off-site with Janet Grimm.
Janet also provides custom knitting, repairs and finishing of your knitted projects! Contact
store for additional information and to be connected to Janet.
Yarn Dyeing:
 We are very excited
to offer this unigue and fun class here at Stitching Memories. The test results have been
great! Learn to die your own yarn! Sock yarn too! There is no expensive upfront investment,
you can re-use any household utensils when you re-create this experience at home, and
I bet you will! . Simple directions will be provided! No additional materials are required,
all will be included in class fee and you will leave with your own hand painted sock yarn!
Only ten folks to a class and everyone will be paired up with a partner so sign up with
a friend or meet someone new! We will also be outside to enjoy the summer weather! Several
dates are provide for this three-hour class, additional classes will be added as needed.
Class fee is $55.00
Teacher: Kelly J.
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June Dates & Times:
Thursdays: June 15, 5:30-8:30PM
Saturdays: June 3, 10AM - 1PM
June 3, 2PM - 5PM
June 17, 10AM - 1PM
June 17, 2PM - 5PM
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July Dates & Times:
Thursdays: July 27, 5:30 - 8:30PM
Saturdays: July 15 , 10 AM - 1PM
July 15, 2PM - 5PM
July 22, 10 AM - 1PM
July 22, 2PM - 5PM
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August Dates & Times:
Tuesdays: Aug. 22, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Saturdays: Aug. 5, 10AM - 1PM
Aug 5, 2PM - 5PM
Aug 12, 10 AM - 1PM
Aug 12, 2PM - 5PM
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If none of these dates work for you and you have know of two people who would to do this,
call and schedule your own time!
**Although not listed here rain dates have been scheduled in case the weather does not
permit our fun to occur!
As many of you may have noticed, we are highlighting a small, home-grown, still unknown,
but very special local pattern company this summer! Please check out Kalamazoo Knits! pattern
when you visit our store. The company and designers are a few of our favorite knitters and
crocheters! We hope their patterns inspire you as they have been inspired by the craft.
We hope this class list encourages you to ask about this little company that will be featured
in a Fall Open House here at Stitching Memories.
OPEN PROJECT
Need help on a project or want some new ideas? This time is set aside for YOU to ask?'s,
finish those difficult projects, or to just get inspired! Only come for what you need.
Open Project Knitting Help?
Every Thursday 1PM -3PM
Jun, July & August
Teacher: Kelly J.
Open Project Knitting Help?
Saturdays: 10 Am - Noon
June 17, July 8 & Aug 12
Teacher: Carolyn
Beginning Knitting - Felted Bag.
 Learn to knit
while making a great felted item. You will become addicted to these and all your friends
will want one!
A Kalamazoo Knits pattern! See Model.
Tuesdays 6 - 8 PM
June 20 & 27
Thursdays 6-8 PM
August 3 & 10
Teacher: Kelly J.
Beginning Knitting
Learn to knit while making a handy facecloth/dishcloth. These are easy and useful once
completed.
Wednesdays 6 - 8 PM
July 12 & 19
Teacher: Kelly J.
Knitting 101 but we won't be knitting in this class!
This class is a one time class were we will teach gauge, label reading, weaving in ends
and a few other must knows that we commonly get asked here are the knitting store. The
class fee includes a reference book that you will receive as part of your class to take
notes in!
Three sessions to choose from:
Thursday June 22, 5:30 - 8:30PM
Thursday July 20, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Wednesday Aug. 23, 5:30 - 8:30PM
Class fee: $50.00
Teacher: Kelly J.
Must know the basics of knitting
Socks on Circulars!
 Learn basic
sock construction on 2 circular needles. It is all the rage, and we know you'll love knitting
your socks this way! Learn rib variations for cuff, turning the heel & picking up
the gusset & more.
A Kalamazoo Knits pattern!
Mondays: 6 - 8 PM, June 12,19 & 26
Teacher: Kelly J.
Fridays :10 - Noon, July 14, 21 & 28
Teacher: Diane H.
Wednesday 6 - 8PM. Aug 2, 9 & 16
Teacher: Kelly J.
Caribbean Twist Sock!
 Don't be intimidated
by charts Learn to read a basic knitting chart while making these fun socks! Previous
sock experience required. Both Circs and DPNS okay.
A Kalamazoo Knits Pattern!
See Model.
Tuesdays: June 6 & 13, 6 - 8 PM or August 8 & 15, 6 - 8 PM
Teacher: Dawn
Noni Felted Evening Bag!
If you haven't seen these felted bag patterns you are missing something great that will
need to be in your stash. Learn to knit this cool evening bag for you hot summer nights.
Wednesdays: 6 - 8 PM
June 7,14 & 21
Teacher: Terrie
Double Cable Socks!
 You've learned
Socks on two circs now learn a new pattern on two circs with Diane! You will enjoy knitting
this simple yet beautiful cable down the side of your socks! 1st time cable making? …
You are welcome to this class! See Model.
A Kalamazoo Knits Pattern!
Wednesdays: June 7, 14 & 21.
6 - 8 PM
Top Down V Neck Cardigan for those cool summer nights!
 There are no
buttonholes in this cardigan though! Check out the model and see how this simple pattern
knits up beautifully in great summer cottons.
See Model.
Fridays 10 AM - 12 Noon
June 9, 16, 23 & 30
Teacher: Diane H.
Dr. Seuss- ish Noni Bag
These fun and flirty, brightly colored cylindrical shoulder bags with crazy fur around the
top will make you and everyone you meet SMILE!
Saturdays 8 AM - 10 AM
July 8, 15 & 22
Teacher: Mary B
Short Row Socks!
Tired of the same old heel on your socks or do you just want to add a new skill to you repertoire?
Come learn how to do short row heels and toes and make these great summer socks in the process!
Previous sock experience required. A Kalamazoo Knits Pattern! Both circs and DPNS okay.
Thursdays: June 1& 8, 6 - 8 PM or July 6 & 13, 6 - 8 PM
Teacher: Dawn
A Shrug for all shapes!
This Simple shrug is great for all shapes and sizes. Simple, yet elegant enough for a cruise!
Knitted in Sandra by Schaeffer Yarn Company.
Saturdays 8 AM - 10 AM
June 17 & 24
Teacher: Mary B
Tropical Tee
This wardrobe staple can be made to look dressy or casual depending on your choice of yarn.
Oat Couture pattern.
Saturdays 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
July 8, 15 & 22
Teacher: Carolyn
Broadripple socks!
This pattern is a deceptively simple ripple stitch pattern. Using a few spaced increases
and decreases worked and repeated every two rounds you will create a wonderfully fun sock
to wear. Worked on DPNS and using Cascade's Fixation these socks are fun. Free pattern too.
Saturdays 3:30 - 5:30
July 8,15 & 22
Teacher: Carolyn
Noni Flowers!
Embellishment is all the rage and these flowers are over the top. During these three weeks
you will learn three different flower patterns to knit and felt with that you use on all
your bags, clogs, sweaters and more!
See model.
Wednesdays: 6 - 8 PM
July 12,19 & 26
Teacher: Diane H.
Simple Tank Top /Shell
 This Knitting
Pure and simple pattern will be used over and over in both your summer and winter wardrobe
when used as a tank top for the summer or a coordinating shell with you favorite jacket
sweater! Coordinates wonderfully with the Top Down V Neck Cardigan!
See Model.
Saturdays 10 AM - Noon
July 15, 22 & 29
Teacher: Diane H.
Fixation Footies!
 You'll be
fixated on the fast footies that hug your feet and are great for summer shoes. Knitted
on two circs.
A Kalamazoo Knits pattern!
See Model
Wednesdays: 6 - 8 PM
July 19 & 26
Teacher: Terrie
Baby Sweater
 Learn to
knit and put together a sweater in an easy small sweater project. Make 2 sleeves at the
same time, Yarn Overs and a few other stitiches to add to your knowledge base. See Model.
Saturday 12:30 - 2:30 PM
August 12 & 19
Teacher: Linda
Eyelet Drawstring Bag
 You've felted
many bags, or maybe you haven't but you want an easy little bag to carry. Try this neat
little project instead of tackling a sweater this summer and try this great little bag.
Lots of yarn options to choose from! See Model.
A Kalamazoo Knits Pattern!
Thursdays 6 - 8PM
August 17 & 24
Teacher: Kelly J
Diamonds In the Rough!
 Learn to knit
lace while you work on our favorite knitting project…. More socks. Take you chart
reading to the next level. Learn to read a lace-knitting chart with lacey socks.
Previous sock experience required. Both circs and DPNS welcome. See Model.
Tuesdays 6 - 8 PM
July, 11 & 18 or Aug 29 & Sept 5
Teacher: Dawn
Lace Shawl
Lace knitting and chart reading for those long summer nights. Knit this beautiful lace
shawl in Schaeffer's Hand painted Andrea yarn. 100% silk and a definite must try for all
you adventuresome knitters.
Satrudays 8AM - 10 AM
August 5 & 12
Teacher: Mary B.
Afghan Blocks of the month
Crochet up to 63 different pattern squares to create an heirloom afghan.
Class is pay-as-you-go. Advanced beginners to intermediate level crocheters.
Canadiana yarn is recommended, come in early to have store order for you.
Thursday 5 - 7PM
June 22, July 27 & August 31
Teacher: Kelsey
UFO Crochet class
Unfinished objects? Come to the UFO class.
Any crocheted or crochenit projects you would like or need to finish and didn't finish
during scheduled class times. Pay-as-you-go.
Thursday 5 - 7PM
June 15, July 20 & August 31
Teacher: Kelsey
Mile- a- Minute Baby Afghan
 Must know the
basics of crochet. Single and double chain stitches are used to create strips that you
then crochet together. Fast and Simple. See Model.
Saturdays 12:30 - 2:30PM
June 10,17 & 24
Teacher: Linda
Crocheted Tote Bag
 Choose either
a 2-color tweeded yarn bag or recycled plastic bags (cut in strips to create the yarn).
See Models.
Tuesdays 5 - 7PM
June 13, 20 & 27
Teacher: Kelsey
Martha's Poncho
Be scandalous and stylish in the crocheted version by Bernat. Make Martha Stewart's infamous
poncho from her famous incarceration release! Please have store special order your yarn
for this class.
Thursday 5 - 7PM
June 29, July 6 & 20
Teacher: Kelsey
Learn to crochet or add to your knowledge!
Learn to crochet for beginners and learn tips, tricks and hints for those beginners who
want to move to the intermediate stage. Beginners will make a dishcloth and intermediates
can choose a simple project of their choice.
Tuesdays 5 - 7PM
July 11, 18 & 25
Teacher: Kelsey
Learn Tunisian Crochet
Easy to do, no turning of work. Fabric looks like combination of knitting and crocheting.
Thursday 5 - 7PM
August 10, 17 & 24
Teacher: Kelsey
Crocheted Afghan Borders
Bring you finished knitted or crocheted afghan to learn finishing. You can also make 5-
6 4" X6"blocks of any stitch pattern to learn finishing techniques.
Tuesdays 5 - 7PM
August 15, 22 & 29
Teacher: Kelsey
Crochet at your request - Private Crochet lessons for you.
Schedule your own project on your own time with Kelsey or if you need just a one-time
session to tackle something tough, Kelsey can help.
Arrange you own private class at regular class prices or schedule a one-time session at
15 dollars per 2 hour session!
Teacher: Kelsey
Tatting I
Learn the basic shuttle tatting skills while completing a small project.
Mondays 6 - 8PM
June 12, 19 & 26
Teacher: Terrie
Tatting II - Tatted Bracelet
Take the skills you learned in Tatting I to the next level while making this beautiful
bracelet.
Must know the basic rings & chains. Will learn split ring and tatting with beads.
Mondays 6 - 8 PM
July 24 & 31
Teacher: Terrie
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