Easy Lace

1 Session - $45 (Supplies Additional)
Saturdays, July 10th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Paula Dennis
Level: Intermediate

Get over your hesitation to do lace knitting. This one-session class by Paula Dennis will introduce you to the basics of lace knitting that will get you started on your way to the wonderful world of lace knitting. Learn to do "yarn-overs" and understand "left-leaning" and "right-leaning" decreases. Learn to read charts and the elements of blocking to make lace "pop." Add a new skill to your knitting toolbox in this session by a highly-lauded knitting instructor - Paula has taught lace knitting for many years in the Bay Area - we are thrilled to have her teaching at the store.

Materials:
About 200 yards of fingering yarn. 1 pair US 6 knitting needles. Stitch markers.

Prerequisite:
Must be comfortable knitting, purling, casting off and casting on. able to drop and pick up stitches on your own.

Introduction to Cables

2 Sessions - $50 (Supplies Additional)
Sundays, November 7th, 14th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mae Dickson
Level: Intermediate

Cables look quite intimidating but are really not difficult once you learn the basic techniques. You'll learn the ins and outs of this great technique (including how to read charts) and be ready to take on lots of great projects.

Knitting Knowledge:
Techniques from K101 (cast on, knit, purl, bind off).

Materials:
Smooth worsted or DK weight yarn with needles of the appropriat size. Various cable needles will be shown in class, and you can try those before you decide which style you prefer to buy. (You may also use a double pointed needle instead of cable needle. Bring one that is the same size as your knitting needles.

Introduction to Lace

3 Sessions - $60 (Supplies Additional)
Sundays, October 17th, 24th, 31st, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mae Dickson
Level: Intermediate

Learn easy open lace stitches to get more comfortable in the world of lace knitting. Learn the basic techniques of knitting lace; provisional cast-on, reading charts and keeping track of the repeats, fixing mistakes in lace (lifelines and ripping), blocking and finishing. Knit three different lace swatch patterns, pick one and knit a scarf in one of them.

Materials:
About 350 - 400 yards of fingering yarn. 1 pair US 8 knitting needles. Stitch Markers.

Prerequisite:
Must be comfortable knitting, purling, casting on and casting off. Able to srop and pick up stitches on your own.

Entrelac

2 Sessions - $50 (Supplies Additional)
Sundays, November 28th, Dec. 5th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Instructor: Mae Dickson
Level: Advanced

This two-part workshop is an introduction to the technique called Entrelac, which looks like strips of basket-woven knitting. we will be working on a small Entrelac square, using one or more colors. This technique is the basis for the stunning Lady Eleanor stole in the popular book ScarfStyle (see the sample in the shop).

Knitting Knowledge:
techniques from K101 and K102 (cast on, knit, purl, bind off, increases and decreases).

Materials:
approximately 100 yards of yarn total (if doing more than two or more colors, may use various amounts of scrap yarn) (basic wool or any smooth worsted yarn in DK to worsted weight is best), straight or circular needles appropriate for yarn weight, crochet hook (optional for picking up stitches) and stitch markers (optional for keeping count).

Finishing

1 Session - $20 (Supplies Additional)
Sunday, Dec. 19th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mae Dickson
Level: Intermediate

When you have finished binding off your sweater, there is still more work to be done. Learn how to weave in loose ends. Also learn the different ways to sew seams together. quick finishing touches in this single-session class will help you finish up your project just in time for the holidays. This class is limited to 4 people and is intended to teach you the skills to finish knitted and crochet items but is not intended for finishing an item in class.

Materials:
Tapestry needles, sufficient project yarn, scissors and all the things you need to finish up your project.

Homework:
Using worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles, knit 4 swatches to measure 4 x 4 inches. Two swatches should be in stockinette stitch and two should be in garter stitch. Please have these finished before the class. If you crochet, please make 2 swatches to measure 4 x 4 inches in single crochet.

Vine Yoke Cardigan Knitalong!

FREE(Supplies Additional)
Thursdays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (First Session on April 22nd, 2010)
Instructor: Saloni Howard-Sarin


The Vine Yoke Cardigan is an ingenious design by Ysolda Teague. The sweater is knit in one piece from the right front around the body to the left front, with sleeves worked as you come to them. Shaping is accomplished with short rows. Lace yoke and edging patterns are given in chart form only.
We are going to be having a knitalong at the store to help everyone with this sweater. Since the knitalong at free, we would appreciate it if the yarn was from Nine Rubies. You can join the knitalong on any Thursday session. We will continue to run this until everyone who wants to do this sweater is done.

Materials:
Yarn suggested is a worsted weight yarn 18 -20 stitches for 4 inches in stockinette stitch. We recommend Cascade 220 for the project. US 9 24" circular knitting needles or long straight needles. 9 buttons about 1.5" in diameter. Tapestry needles. The pattern can be found on the Twist Collective website. Please download it before coming to the knitalong. If you need help downloading the pattern, we would be happy to do this for you at the store.

Hats, hats, hats!

2 Sessions - $35 (Supplies Additional)
Sundays, October 3rd, 10th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mae Dickson
Level: Intermediate

Knit a quick Hat for a Gift! Hats make quick projects and are a good next step after scarves and other simple projects. It's also a great way to learn how to knit in the round using circulars and double-pointed needles. Choose a hat from a few different patterns and learn the basics of hat construction in the first session. Complete the hat in the next session with plenty of time in-between to knit the body of the hat.

Yes, You Can! Knit Socks on Two Circular needles

3 Sessions - $75 (Supplies Additional)
Sundays, May 16th, 23rd, 30th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Instructor: Sudha Sarin

Socks are fun quick projects to do. If you’ve thought knitting in the round was complicated, forget about it. Learn knitting in the round using two circular needles rather than 4 or 5 double-pointed needles. Join the sock-knitting craze and try out some fabulous new sock yarns. Please ask for materials list and purchase yarn and needles prior to first class.

Prerequites:
Must know how to cast on, bind off, knit and purl and decreases (k2tog and SSK).

Knitting 101

4 Sessions - $75 (Supplies Additional)
Sundays, May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sundays, Sept 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sundays, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Sundays, November 21st, 28th, Dec. 5th, 12th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Christina Berdoulay/Mae Dickson

Learn the basic knitting techniques - cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. You will choose a scarf pattern, select yarn and needles, and start knitting your first project. We will work with you to finish the project in the next few sessions. Also learn about different types of yarns and how to read those darn labels on the yarn.

Knitting 102

4 Sessions - $75 (Supplies Additional)
Sundays, September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sundays, Nov. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Instructor: Mae Dickson/Christina Berdoulay

Move beyond knitting scarves. Learn increases, decreases, yarnovers and maybe even knitting in a circle. Learn to read a pattern and then pick a project – a hat, a bag, or fingerless wrist-warmers. Or bring a pattern of your choice, and we’ll help you get started in class.

Crochet 101

4 Sessions - $75 (Supplies Additional)
Sundays, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Christina Berdoulay/Mae Dickson

Learn to make a slipknot and foundation chain first – those are the basics. Then move on to slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. The project for the class is an infant blanket that you can choose to make in a variety of yarns from the store or bring your own supplies.

Crochet 102 – Do Your Own Project

4 Sessions - $75 (Supplies Additional)
Sundays, Sept. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Sundays, Nov. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Learn to increase, decrease and read a pattern in crochet. Pick your own pattern or crochet a ripple design scarf for the class project.

Social Knitting

Wednesdays, 6 pm – 8 pm FREE

Just come and hang out at the Nine Rubies Knitting store in San Mateo – just a time to come relax with other knitters and share your stories, figure out problems and of course, gossip. We’ll tell you about the new yarns we’ve gotten and help out with questions.

Private Lessons for Crochet and Knitting

$45 an hour per person. Minimum of 2 hours.

Move at your own pace with an instructor. Learn crochet or knitting in a private class at your convenience. Classes will be held at the store only.

Knit and Crochet ER

$10 an hour per person. Maximum of four people. First come, first served.
Mondays, 10 am - 12 pm
Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm
Wednesdays, 5 pm - 7 pm

You are welcome to come to Nine Rubies for help with your knitting and crochet projects at any time. Sometimes the help we provide is simple - a dropped stitch, pattern reading, or helping cast on stitches. Sometimes the help required is a larger topic - learning how to knit socks, finding an unfinished project in the closet and wondering where you were, or learning finishing techniques. We will suggest a class for some of these topics, if there is one on the schedule. Then sometimes you urgently need help and you need dedicated staff time at Nine Rubies - for those situations, we have the Knit and Crochet ER. A staff member will be in the classroom and will help a maximum of four people at one time. Come get those projects moving again!

Class Policies

1. Classes must be paid in full at time of registration in order to hold your spot. You may register over the phone by calling 650-685-6205.
2. All supplies should be purchased before the class unless specifically stated otherwise.
3. Upon signing up for a class, any changes in attendance must be made a week prior to the start of the class. If you need to cancel a class, we will issue you a store credit for the amount paid. Unfortunately, cancellations made with fewer than 24 hours notice result in a forfeiture of the class fee.
4. If you must miss a session of a class, please call in advance to let us know. You may be able to take that session the next time the class is offered, or you can pay $15 for the first hour of a make-up session. Subsequent time is billed at the standard rate for a private lesson ($45/hour). Make-up sessions are offered based on the availability of a suitable instructor.
5. Classes have minimum enrollments; if these are not met, we reserve the right to cancel classes with 24 hours notice. Refunds for classes we cancel will be given in the method of payment.