The Yarn Barn

The Yarn Barn

9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015

Phone: (703) 978-2220/Toll-Free: 1-800-762-5274

Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Wednesday & Thursday - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

$5.00 Project Help Workshops: Wednesdays, 10 am – noon & 6 – 8 pm

Saturdays, 8 – 10 am

JANUARY 2010

BEGINNING KNITTING (5 lessons), $70 + materials

Mondays, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8, 10 – 12 noon

Learn everything you need to know to create your own knitted garments. Participants learn to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, cable, bind off, pick up stitches for neck, and seam pieces together. No pre-requisite skills required. Come all! Penny

BEGINNING KNITTING (5 lessons), $70 + materials

Thursdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 11, 6 – 8 pm

SPA WASHCLOTH (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Friday, Jan 15, 6 – 8 pm

Create a linen spa washcloth using hand-dyed linen. These cloths get softer and softer with time but still exfoliate your skin. What a luxurious gift for a friend or yourself! Excellent gift – add a personalized soap to make it special. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Penny

FINISHING TECHNIQUES (1 lesson) $35

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 6 – 8 pm

Ever knit a sweater that after you put it together you would never wear - or maybe you never even put it together? Sign up to learn how to put your garment together professionally. You will be walked step-by-step through finishing a garment - from blocking, to mattress stitch, to setting in sleeves. Kim

ENTRELAC (2 lessons) $45 + materials

Mondays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 1, 6 – 8 pm

Participants learn the technique for Entrelac – a fabric that consists of a series of interlocking squares that look as if they are woven together. Instructions will be provided to knit either a vest (personal fit) or a scarf. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Velva

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DIAGONAL SCARF (1 lesson) $35 + materials

Monday, Jan. 25, 6 – 8 pm

Learn to knit a scarf using short rows to create triangles that appear to be knit in different directions. Easy and impressive! Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Penny

SOCKS ON TWO CIRCULARS (2 lessons), $45 + materials

Tuesdays, Jan. 26 & Feb. 2, 6 – 8 pm

Put away your double-pointed needles! Participants learn to join a round, to knit a small tube on two circular needles, (also handy for sleeves and necks!), to turn a heel, and to close a toe with Kitchener stitch. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Velva

MITTENS/FINGERLESS GLOVES (2 lessons), $45 + materials

Tuesdays, Jan. 26 & Feb. 2, 6 – 8 pm

Keep those fingers warm by knitting a fingerless glove that becomes a mitten. Learn to knit in the round with 2 circular needles, how to divide for the thumb and fingers, and to knit the popover that turns the fingerless gloves into mittens. Don’t want the combined feature, these can be knit as either fingerless gloves or mittens. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Perri

FEBRUARY 2010

FELTED BAG (2 lessons) $45, 6 - 8 pm

Wednesdays, Feb. 3 & 17, 6 – 8 pm

Learn the steps to create a one of a kind felted handbag and the basic steps for machine felting. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Kim

BEGINNING KNITTING FOR MEN (5 lessons), $70 + materials

Fridays, Feb. 5 – March 5, 6 – 8 pm

Men learn everything you need to know to create your own knitted garments. You will learn to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, cable, bind off, pick up stitches for neck, and seam pieces together. No pre-requisite skills required. Come all! Penny

SHADOW KNITTING, $35 + materials

Monday, Feb. 8, 6 – 8 pm

Participants learn to make a 2-color striped scarf incorporating a hidden pattern. A beautiful way to make your work really special! Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Claire

CHILDREN’S BEGINNING KNITTING (1 lesson), $30 + materials

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2 – 4 pm

Learn how to cast on and knit. Make a scarf or a dish cloth. A great idea for a gift for some lucky person. Perri

FINISHING TECHNIQUES - ADVANCED (1 lesson) $35

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6 – 8 pm

This class takes us beyond the basics. We will cover a variety of finishing topics to include tubular cast on, working short rows, and the crochet crab stitch. Learn and practice a potpourri of useful techniques to advance your knitting and finishing skills. Kim

BEGINNING KNITTING (5 lessons), $70 + materials

Thursdays, Feb. 25 – March 25, 6 – 8 pm

MARCH 2010

BEGINNING KNITTING (5 lessons), $70 + materials

Mondays, Mar. 1 – 29, 10 – 12 noon

SOCKS ON TWO CIRCULARS (2 lessons), $45 + materials

Mondays, March 1 & 8, 10 – 12 noon

COLOR WORK – BEGINNING TECHNIQUES (2 lessons) $45

Mondays, March 1 & 8, 6 – 8 pm

Learn the basics of Colorwork to include tension, reading a Colorwork chart, correcting mistakes. Students will make a basic two color headband. Kim

BUNNY CLASS (1 lesson), $30 + materials

Wednesday, March 3, 6 – 8 pm

Learn how to make an 8-inch knitted square (knitted prior to class) into an adorable bunny. This floppy eared fellow would make a great spring gift. Come with your knitted 8” square and leave with a finished bunny. Kim Bridgewater

SOCKS ON TWO CIRCULARS (2 lessons), $45 + materials

Tuesdays, March 9 & 16, 6 – 8 pm

HONEYCOMB VEST (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Tuesday. March 9, 6-8 pm

Participants learn a two-yarn technique, which produces a fabric that resembles a bee’s honeycomb. Easy and impressive! You only work with one yarn at a time. Participants also learn Knitted Smocking. Class handouts include a pattern for a honeycomb cardigan vest with smocked rib finish which you can start in class. A great follow-up to the Beginning Knitting class! Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Perri

FACTS & FIGURES (2 lessons) $45 + materials

Fridays, March 12 & 26, 6 – 8 pm

Learn how to fit a cardigan based on your own gauge and size! This sweater is knit cuff to cuff utilizing a variety of yarn textures and stitches. This is a true one-of-a-kind garment. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Penny

MITERED SQUARES (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Tuesday, March 16, 6 - 8 pm

Learn the art of knitting mitered squares to create a great vest. Pre-requisite: Beginning knitting, or equivalent skills. Perri

TOE UP SOCKS (2 lessons) $45 + materials

Wednesdays, March 17 & 24, 6 – 8 pm

Wondering if you have enough yarn to complete a sock? Learn to knit them from the toe up – enabling you to knit the cuff until you run out of yarn. (Will be taught on 2 circular needles) Pre-requisite: Beginning knitting, or equivalent skills. Velva

ORAGAMI TOP (1 lesson) $35 + materials

Wednesday, March 31, 6 – 8 pm

Wearable Art! Learn to twist and fold two rectangles (knitted prior to class) into this fabulous top. HOMEWORK REQUIRED – get yarn and information from The Yarn Barn prior to class. Pre -requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Kim

APRIL 2010

MARKET BAG (1 lesson) $30 + materials

Wednesday, April 7, 6 – 8 pm

Reduce your carbon footprint – knit a MARKET BAG to use when you go shopping! Learn to pick up stitches using a crochet hook, knit in the round and produce this very useful bag. Easy and impressive – all your friends will want one! HOMEWORK REQUIRED – stop by The Yarn Barn to get your yarn and info about 1 week prior to class. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Velva

BEGINNING KNITTING (5 lessons), $70 + materials

Thursdays, April 8 – May 6, 6 – 8 pm

PRISM TRUNK SHOW – Friday, April 10 – Saturday April 17

Cool Stuff, Wild Stuff, Light Stuff, Oh My!! Come see the fabulous Prism yarns! Our shop will be full to the rafters with fabulous yarns and inspiring sample pieces from Prism. One week only - you won’t want to miss it!

TEA COZY (1 lesson) $35 + materials

Tuesday, April 13, 6 - 8 pm

Come enjoy a ‘cuppa’ as you learn to create a cozy for that teapot or maybe for your favorite mug. The ribbed cozy is easy and practicable, easy to fit to a variety of teapots. The cable cozy is an elegant cover for your teapot (just about any size) at your garden party this spring. (Bring in your teapot or mug to get assistance in custom fitting your particular item.) Pre-requisite: Beginning knitting, or equivalent skills. Velva

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DIAGONAL SCARF (1 lesson) $35 + materials

Tuesday, April 13, 6 – 8 pm

Learn to knit a scarf using short rows to create triangles that appear to be knit in different directions. Easy and impressive! Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Penny

ENTRELAC (2 lessons) $45 + materials

Wednesdays, April 14 & 21, 6 – 8 pm

Around the Block (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Tuesday, April 27, 6 – 8 pm

Learn to create a great jacket by knitting blocks that resemble a quilted log cabin design. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Perri

FELTED NEEDLE Case (1 lesson) $35 + materials

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6-8 pm

Knit a fabulous needle case for all those circular needles that you have accumulated. Homework is required, so get instructions to knit your pieces and felt them prior to class. In class you’ll learn how to assemble and decorate your needle case. Kim

MAY 2010

INTRODUCTION TO LACE KNITTING (1 lesson) $45 + materials

Tuesday, May 4, 6 – 8 pm

Learn to knit a shawl using a simple lace pattern. Easy and impressive! Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Penny

BEGINNING CROCHET (5 lessons), $70 + materials

Wednesdays, May 5 - June 2, 6 - 8 pm

Learn crochet to embellish knitted garments or create crocheted items. Participants learn to chain, single crochet, and double crochet, as they crochet a granny square and a woven-effect scarf. No pre-requisite skills required. Come all! Kim

SPA WASHCLOTH (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Friday, May 7, 6 – 8 pm

Create a linen spa washcloth using hand-dyed linen. These cloths get softer and softer with time. Exfoliate your skin. What a luxurious gift for a friend or yourself! Excellent Mother’s Day/Christmas gift – add a personalized soap to make it really special. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Penny

SOCKS ON TWO CIRCULARS (2 lessons), $45 + materials

Tuesdays, May 11 & 18, 6 – 8 pm

HONEYCOMB VEST (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Tuesday, May 11, 6-8 pm

Participants learn a two-yarn technique which produces a fabric that resembles a bee’s honeycomb. Easy and impressive! You only work with one yarn at a time. Participants also learn Knitted Smocking. Class handouts include a pattern for a honeycomb cardigan vest with smocked rib finish which you can start in class. A great follow-up to the Beginning Knitting class! Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Perri

BEGINNING KNITTING (5 lessons), $70 + materials

Thursdays, May 13 – June 10, 6 – 8 pm

CLAPOTIS (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Tuesday, May 18, 6 - 8 pm

Learn how to make this diagonal shawl that incorporates a dropped stitch as part of the enchanting design. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Penny

JUNE 2010

MARKET BAG (1 lesson) $35 + materials

Wednesday, June 9, 6 – 8 pm

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DIAGONAL SCARF (1 lesson) $35 + materials

Tuesday, June 14, 10 – 12 noon OR 6 – 8 pm (specify morning or evening class)

Learn to knit a scarf using short rows to create triangles that appear to be knit in different directions. Easy and impressive! Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Penny

BEGINNING KNITTING (5 lessons), $70 + materials

Thursdays, June 17 – July 15, 6 – 8 pm

JULY 2010

SPA WASHCLOTH (1 lesson), $35 + materials

Friday, July 9, 6 – 8 pm

Create a linen spa washcloth using hand-dyed linen. These cloths get softer and softer with time but still exfoliates your skin. What a luxurious gift for a friend or yourself! Excellent Mother’s Day/Christmas gift – add a personalized soap to make it really special. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Penny

Register by calling the shop at (703)-978-2220. Confirm and guarantee your slot by paying with a credit card over the phone, or by bringing or sending a check or cash to the store. Please note that class fees are non-refundable. Every effort is made to schedule you into another class or to meet with you at workshop for a make-up, if necessary.

Our address is: The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015

Don’t see what you want to learn? Call us (703-978-2220) and suggest a class.

Remember, you can bring any work in progress, simple or complicated, to our $5 Project Workshop Sessions and receive help from our staff. No registration or reservation is required. Workshops are held on Wednesdays, 10 – noon and 6 – 8 pm, and on Saturdays, 8 – 10 am

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