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Building in Color is a skill-building series; the only prerequisite is that students MUST BE proficient in the knit, purl, cast on and bind off stitches. Using three contrasting colors, students knit 10 panels, one panel each month, to learn new stitches and colorwork techniques. (No pesky prep rows or “squaring up” necessary!) The 10 panels are then joined together creating a unique and beautiful afghan onto which a border is added.

The course registration fee is $250.00, and includes the book, Building in Color, which is distributed at the first class in June. The course fee is due IN FULL at the time of registration. Payments may be made with check, cash, or credit card by calling (614) 734-0618 or stopping in the shop during business hours. If paying for the course in full creates difficulty, please contact the shop owner, Karen Wilkins. She is happy to work with potential students to make this wonderful course possible for all.

We understand that at times unforeseen events occur in life that may necessitate you to drop the course after registering. However, if you drop the course prior to May 15, you will receive a 50% course refund. Unfortunately, no refunds can be given after June 1.

A complete list of course supplies is included in this letter. As with ALL our classes, it is our policy that you MUST purchase your yarn and other class supplies at Knitting Temptations.

Knitting Temptations is thrilled to offer Building in Color led by the designer and instruction expert herself, Michelle Hunter. As many of you know, she is reaching new audiences far and wide with the Knit Purl Hunter Progressive Needles Knit-Along series sponsored by Skacel, her book and magazine publications, as well as workshops and appearances around the country. We are honored by her commitment to Knitting Temptations.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

COURSE SCHEDULE (2nd Tuesday of each month):

June 13, 2017

July 11, 2017

August 8, 2017

September 12, 2017

October 10, 2017

November 14, 2017

December 12, 2017

January 9, 2017

February 13, 2017

March 13, 2017

May 8, 2017

COURSE SUPPLY LIST

• Yarn: To ensure successful results, we strongly recommend that you use Simplicity by HiKoo for your Building in Color project. The patterns in the book are gauged for this yarn.

Simplicity – $7.30 per skein; 55% Superwash Merino, 28% Acrylic, 17% Nylon; 117 yds/50g

• • Yarn 1 (light color) – approx. 950 yards
  • Yarn 2 (medium color) – approx. 950 yards
  • Yarn 3 (dark color) – approx. 950 yards

It is possible, when knitted at the correct gauge, to need only 8 skeins per color for the entire project. However, to ensure that you have a sufficient amount of in yarn in a single dye lot, we recommend 10 skeins per color.

• Needles: 24” circular in size US 6 or size needed to obtain the recommended gauge AND a 47” (or longer) circular needle for borders
• Cable needle
• Tapestry/yarn needle
• Optional, but recommended:
  • Row counter
  • Stitch markers
  • Sticky notes

Gallery of BUILDING IN COLOR Afghans

Kathy’s beautiful Building in Color (accented by Michelle Hunter’s Indenpence Pillow)

Cindy with her lovely, rosy Building in Color

Jodi shows off her gorgeous blanket with a little help from Pat!

“The hardest part about blocking is moving the dog…” ~ Peggy Arima

Building Blocks is a skill-building series; the only prerequisite is that students MUST BE proficient in the knit, purl, and cast on stitches. Over the 13 month class, students build skills and confidence as they become experienced knitters. Participants learn new stitches, tips, and techniques, and leave the Building Blocks series with a treasure chest of knitting knowledge. The series progresses through major knitting concepts while creating one knitted square at a time, and in the final class, students learn how to arrange and sew together the 12 beautiful blocks to create a wonderful afghan.

The course registration fee is $250.00, and includes the book, Building Blocks (a $20 value), which is distributed at the first class in April. This course is an incredible value as it equates to less than $18 per class. The course fee is due IN FULL at the time of registration. Payments may be made with check, cash, or credit card by calling (614) 734-0618 or stopping in the shop during business hours. If paying for the course in full creates difficulty, please contact the shop owner, Karen Wilkins. She is happy to work with potential students to make this wonderful course possible for all.

Because of tremendous interest, we ask that you register AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. To ensure delivery in time for class, you MUST purchase your yarn no later than March 1, 2017. As usual, we ask for a 50% deposit on all special orders. As with ALL our classes, it is our policy that you MUST purchase your yarn at Knitting Temptations. A complete list of course supplies is included below.

Seats are limited so please consider your commitment before registering. We understand that at times unforeseen events occur in life that may necessitate you to drop the course after registering. If you withdraw from the course up until March 1, you will receive a 50% course refund. However, if you withdraw after March 1, no refund will be issued.

Knitting Temptations is thrilled to offer Building Blocks with Michelle. As many of you know, she is reaching new audiences far and wide with the Knit Purl Hunter Knit-Along series sponsored by Skacel, her book and magazine  publications, as well as workshops and appearances around the country. We are honored by her commitment to Knitting Temptations.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Staff at Knitting Temptations

COURSE SCHEDULE (1st Tuesday of each month):
April 4, 2017
May 2, 2017
June 6, 2017
July, to be announced (first Tuesday is the 4th)
August 1, 2017
September 5, 2017
October 3, 2017
November 7, 2017
December 5, 2017
January 2, 2018
February 6, 2018
March 6, 2018
April 3, 2018

COURSE SUPPLY LIST

• At least 10 skeins of SimpliWorsted by HiKoo – $13.90 per skein, 55% superwash Merino, 28% Acrylic, 17% Nylon; 140 yds/100g
  To ensure successful results, we strongly recommend that you use SimpliWorsted for your Building Blocks project. The patterns in the book are written and gauged for this yarn.
• US #10 needles or size required to obtain gauge
• Scissors
• Ruler/tape measure
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• Pen/pencil
• Optional, but recommended:
  • Stitch markers
  • Sticky notes
  • Row counter

GALLERY OF BUILDING BLOCKS AFGHANS

 

Baby Blanket made from stitch pattern in Block #5.

We need knitters of all stages and gauges! Knitting Temptations and Knit Purl Hunter are looking for knitters to test new yarn, patterns, and classes. Our goal is to have a pool of participants from which to draw so that we might match the knitter’s expertise with the opportunity.

If you are interested in putting your name on our list of available Test Knitters, please send an email to Karen at knit2temptations@gmail.com and include your phone number, skill level (refer to our Class Levels as described on our blog), and what days/times are best for you.

The first opportunity is Corkscrew Mitten in a Day with Michelle Hunter on Friday, May 4, 9:30-4:30 with a lunch break. We need a maximum of 12 students with the following skills:

• Knit and purl in the round
• Cabling (helpful, but not required)
• Never knitted the Corkscrew Mitten pattern before

A few of you have heeded our call and sent some lovely pictures of your 2011 projects, but we need to hear from MORE of you! We want to showcase our customers’ projects in a pictorial retrospective called 2011 – A Year in Review to appear on our Tempting Tidbits blog on January 27.

Email the following information to Kristen at klbucci@gmail.com – be sure to include at least one picture of your project!

Name of pattern
Yarn used, with yardage
Needle size used
If your project is posted on Ravelry, please include your Ravelry user name

Purchase $50 of regular priced yarn and get your bag for FREE!

Bags are also available for $3.50 each.