The Sweatshop of Lovers Blog » Classes http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog The Sweatshop of Lover's Blog celebrates every aspect of knitting - from finding a pattern to finishing a project. I publish my own patterns, share everything on my needles, and help knitters of all skill levels get excited about knitting. Never snobby, I use creativity and ingenuity to create finished projects for less. More than anything, The Sweatshop of Lover's Blog LOVES knitting and wants to make you love it, too. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:59:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The Sweatshop of Love NYC Meet Ups! http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/07/28/the-sweatshop-of-love-nyc-meet-ups/ http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/07/28/the-sweatshop-of-love-nyc-meet-ups/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:24:29 +0000 allyson http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/?p=4017

You know I can’t go a whole month without hosting a knitting event! The Sweatshop of Love has been exclusively Chicago based since 2006. Exclusively Chicago based until now, that is!

The Sweatshop of Love NYC Meet Ups:

Knitting in the Bar

Chicago Sweatshoppers have been known to knit in bars, and now that silliness is coming to Floyd NY. Please join me Thursday, August 12th at 7pm at Floyd NY – 131 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn - with knitting needles in hand!

From experience, bring an easy project. After a couple beers those stitches start looking WEIRD.

Knitting in the Park

Picnic knitting is a blast! Can you think of anything sweeter than sipping lemonade in the sunshine while knitting away? Swing by McCarren Park in Brooklyn Saturday, August 28th at 2pm with a blanket and your latest project for some outdoor knitting and sunbathing. Exact location to come!

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Both of these events will be opportunities for you to come with your knitting questions; with patterns you need help reading, with techniques you can’t figure out, with projects you are stuck on.

Haven’t knit in years? We’ll get you started again! Knitting expert? Come and make some new knitting friends!

Sound like fun? It will be! Email me at allyson [at] thesweatshopoflove [dot] com to get on my mailing list. Forward this to people you think would be interested. Email me if you are planning on coming or if you’ve got any questions.

I can’t wait to knit with you!

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]]> http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/07/28/the-sweatshop-of-love-nyc-meet-ups/feed/ 2 The Remaining Summer Knitting Class Schedule http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/06/30/the-remaining-summer-knitting-class-schedule/ http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/06/30/the-remaining-summer-knitting-class-schedule/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:45:42 +0000 allyson http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/?p=3846

Summer just started, but The Sweatshop of Love Summer Knitting Class Schedule is winding down. The remaining classes are listed below and include Beginner Knitting and Crochet, Lace Shawl, and Twin Cities Headband. There is room in all three of these classes so let me know if you want a space!

I will be hightailing it out of Chicago on July 30th and won’t be back until September so if you are thinking of scheduling a one on one class with me or wanting to come to a group class for some help with an upcoming project, get on it! I don’t want to leave anyone high and dry with my gallivanting.

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The First Ever Sweatshop Ebook of Summer Knitting Patterns is still rockin’ it hard! Check all 10 patterns: Summer Knitting Patterns Ebook

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Email me if you have any questions about these classes or if you want to sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Allyson

Spring/Summer Classes:

Twin Cities Headband: This ruffled headband is a great way to keep the hair off your face on a hot summer day while looking totally cute. From the seed stitch ribbing to the fabric button, this headband is as fun to wear as it is to knit. Tuesday July 6, 7-9pm. $20, or buy the kit and get the class for $10!

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Beginner Knitting: Did you get on this mailing list in the hopes that eventually you will have the time to learn? Sign up for this beginner knitting class and learn how to cast on, bind off, and knit and purl. Wednesday July 14, 7-9pm, $25

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Beginner Crochet: This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of crocheting! In this class we will learn to make a chain, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches, and how to crochet in the round. Monday July 12, 7-9pm, $25

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Lace Shawl: Single skein lace shawls are everywhere – as they should be! They are easy to wear, fun to knit, and a great way to learn to read lace chart patterns. I can’t believe I haven’t taught this class yet! We will be using Liz Abinante’s Traveling Woman shawl pattern, pictured above. Class in two parts; Wednesdays July 21 and 28, 7-9pm. $40

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Group Knitting and Crocheting: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! 2 hours, $15

Tuesday, July 20th, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 27th, 7-9pm
Thursday, July 29th, 7-9pm


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One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

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Knitting Book Club: Our last book club was a big fat fail. We are trying it again Monday, July 5th at 7pm. We are reading (again!) The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides! If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!


Please note all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at 2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted.

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]]> http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/06/30/the-remaining-summer-knitting-class-schedule/feed/ 2 Fabric Button Making Workshop this Saturday! http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/06/16/fabric-button-making-workshop-this-saturday/ http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/06/16/fabric-button-making-workshop-this-saturday/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:11:15 +0000 allyson http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/?p=3730

My Fabric Button Workshop is this Saturday, June 19th from 1-3pm at New Wave Coffee. This workshop is only $10, or FREE if you bought my Summer Tour 2010 Knitting Patterns Ebook!

We will be making buttons, talking about button placement, attaching buttons, and other things involved with finishing projects. Questions about zippers? Bring them! Linings? Sweet! Have some projects sitting around waiting to be finished? Bring them! We’ve got two hours to make it happen.

I’ll bring a bunch of material for you to choose from for your buttons, but if you’ve got some bring it.

You will need to bring your own fabric button kits. You can pick them up at JoAnn not by the buttons but by the snaps. If you’d like me to pick them up for you tell me how many you need and which size by this Friday the 18th and I’ll pick them up for you and let you know the total cost in class. They are between $2-3 for a pack of 3-4, depending on which size you need.

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The First Ever Sweatshop Ebook of Summer Knitting Patterns is still rockin’ it hard! Check all 10 patterns: Summer Knitting Patterns Ebook

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Email me if you have any questions about these classes or if you want to sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Allyson

Spring/Summer Classes:

Twin Cities Headband: This ruffled headband is a great way to keep the hair off your face on a hot summer day while looking totally cute. From the seed stitch ribbing to the fabric button, this headband is as fun to wear as it is to knit. Tuesday July 6, 7-9pm. $20, or buy the kit and get the class for $10!

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Beginner Knitting: Did you get on this mailing list in the hopes that eventually you will have the time to learn? Sign up for this beginner knitting class and learn how to cast on, bind off, and knit and purl. Wednesday July 14, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Beginner Crochet: This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of crocheting! In this class we will learn to make a chain, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches, and how to crochet in the round. Monday July 12, 7-9pm, $25

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Lace Shawl: Single skein lace shawls are everywhere – as they should be! They are easy to wear, fun to knit, and a great way to learn to read lace chart patterns. I can’t believe I haven’t taught this class yet! We will be using Liz Abinante’s Traveling Woman shawl pattern, pictured above. Class in two parts; Wednesdays July 21 and 28, 7-9pm. $40

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Group Knitting and Crocheting: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! 2 hours, $15

Monday, June 21st, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 20th, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 27th, 7-9pm
Thursday, July 29th, 7-9pm

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One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

~~~

Knitting Book Club: Our last book club was a big fat fail. We are trying it again Monday, July 5th at 7pm. We are reading (again!) The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides! If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!

Please note all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at 2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted.

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]]> http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/06/16/fabric-button-making-workshop-this-saturday/feed/ 0 World Wide Knit in Public Day this Saturday! http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/06/09/world-wide-knit-in-public-day-this-saturday/ http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/06/09/world-wide-knit-in-public-day-this-saturday/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:32:22 +0000 allyson http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/?p=3683

What is better than sitting outside on a warm night, chillin’ with a beer, your needles, and some fun knitting ladies? … nothing! The weather is looking sweet for a World Wide Knit in Public Day spent on the outdoor patio at Street Side Cafe this Saturday, June 12th from 4-7pm. Knitting and beer! Call it extreme knitting. Call it stupid. We are calling it awesome. And we hope to see you there!

The First Ever Sweatshop Ebook of Summer Knitting Patterns

I am overwhelmed by the response to my Summer Knitting Patterns Ebook released last week. Still need to get your copy? Check out all 10 patterns included in the book by following that link.

Already snagged your copy? Then sign up for the free Fabric Button Making Workshop Saturday, June 19th from 1-3pm. Make some buttons, attach them to your projects, and get other project finishing tips.

Want to come to the workshop without buying the ebook? Sign up for only $10! Email me for details and to sign up!

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Email me if you have any questions about these classes or if you want to sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Allyson

Spring/Summer Classes:

Amigurumi: Use those mad crochet skills to create adorable amigurumi animals for everyone you know! Basic crochet knowledge is all you need to make an amigurumi; they are just single crochet in the round, some diligent counting and a whole lot of seaming. Pick your animal and we’ll get started in Part 1. Part 2 will be finishing up and seaming the pieces together. Wednesday June 16 and and 23. $40

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Twin Cities Headband: This ruffled headband is a great way to keep the hair off your face on a hot summer day while looking totally cute. From the seed stitch ribbing to the fabric button, this headband is as fun to wear as it is to knit. Tuesday July 6, 7-9pm. $20, or buy the kit and get the class for $10!

~~~

Beginner Knitting: Did you get on this mailing list in the hopes that eventually you will have the time to learn? Sign up for this beginner knitting class and learn how to cast on, bind off, and knit and purl. Wednesday July 14, 7-9pm, $25

~~~


Beginner Crochet: This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of crocheting! In this class we will learn to make a chain, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches, and how to crochet in the round. Monday July 12, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Lace Shawl: Single skein lace shawls are everywhere – as they should be! They are easy to wear, fun to knit, and a great way to learn to read lace chart patterns. I can’t believe I haven’t taught this class yet! We will be using Liz Abinante’s Traveling Woman shawl pattern, pictured above. Class in two parts; Wednesdays July 21 and 28, 7-9pm. $40

~~~

Group Knitting and Crocheting: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! 2 hours, $15

Monday, June 21st, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 20th, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 27th, 7-9pm
Thursday, July 29th, 7-9pm

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One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

~~~


Knitting Book Club: Our last book club was a big fat fail. We are trying it again Monday, July 5th at 7pm. We are reading (again!) The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides! If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!

Please note all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at 2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted.

Related Sweatshop Love:

]]> http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/06/09/world-wide-knit-in-public-day-this-saturday/feed/ 0 The First Ever Sweatshop Ebook of Patterns Available June 1st! http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/05/26/the-first-ever-sweatshop-ebook-of-patterns-available-june-1st/ http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/05/26/the-first-ever-sweatshop-ebook-of-patterns-available-june-1st/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 13:20:28 +0000 allyson http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/?p=3519

We are ushering in a new era here at The Sweatshop of Love (ok that is a little dramatic, but work with me!): Our first ever ebook of knitting patterns becomes available next Tuesday, June 1st! It’s chocked full of fun summer knitting patterns that is sure to keep your needles busy all summer long.

Want to see what patterns will be included? Head on over to The Sweatshop of Lover’s Blog and check out the vlogs I made yesterday. There is a full vlog ebook announcement and also one for people who don’t have time for a vlog/sound on their computers.

The ebook will be $18 and includes all the fun sweaters I’ve been wearing around town and on the blog lately, the Twin Cities Kit patterns, and a few surprises. I’m just going to level with you guys: IT’S AWESOME! You will want it. So keep your eyes on your inbox Tuesday!

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Saturday, June 12th is World Wide Knit in Public Day, and while Sweatshoppers don’t have any problems knitting in public, we have to set a good example for other knitters who might be a little more timid with their fiber arts. But we can’t just knit in public. We are going to step it up a notch.

The Sweatshop of Love is proud to introduce drinking to World Wide Knit in Public Day! Please join us at Street Side Cafe on Kedzie and Armitage in Logan Square from 4-7pm Saturday, June 12th for knitting in public with $2.50 PBR tall boys!

Call it extreme knitting. Call it stupid. We are calling it awesome. And we hope to see you there!

Email me if you have any questions about these classes or if you want to sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Allyson

Spring/Summer Classes:

*THURSDAYS – FULL. SUNDAYS – ONE SPOT LEFT* Sweater Club! Knitting sweaters in summer? Hell yes we are! Signing up for this class gets you one or two classes per week over the course of eight weeks. The goal is to finish your sweater by the end of the class. Spring/Summer session of Sweater Club starts Thursday, June 3rd and/or Sunday, June 6th. Sweater Club continues every Thursday night 7-9 and Sunday morning 10-12 until Thursday July 22nd and/or Sunday July 25th. The one class per week option for eight weeks costs $75, the two classes per week option for eight weeks costs $120. Email me at allyson@thesweatshopoflove.com if you have any questions or to sign up for this class!

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Hand Warmer Swap: The biggest problem with a two part project, like socks, mittens, and hand warmers, is always knitting the second part. So why not eliminate the problem? In Hand Warmer Swap, you will pick a fun hand warmer pattern and the corresponding yarn and needles, and in Part One we will get started on the hand warmer pattern you selected. In Part Two you will bring your finished hand warmer, left over yarn, and the needles you used, and you will swap them with someone else! So you get to knit another woman’s second hand warmer while she knits yours. In Part Three we show off our finished hand warmers and answer any left over questions. Fun right? Two weeks between classes: Tuesdays June 15, 29, and 13. $40

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Amigurumi: Use those mad crochet skills to create adorable amigurumi animals for everyone you know! Basic crochet knowledge is all you need to make an amigurumi; they are just single crochet in the round, some diligent counting and a whole lot of seaming. Pick your animal and we’ll get started in Part 1. Part 2 will be finishing up and seaming the pieces together. Wednesday June 16 and and 23. $40

~~~

Twin Cities Headband: This ruffled headband is a great way to keep the hair off your face on a hot summer day while looking totally cute. From the seed stitch ribbing to the fabric button, this headband is as fun to wear as it is to knit. Tuesday July 6, 7-9pm. $20, or buy the kit and get the class for $10!

~~~

Beginner Knitting: Did you get on this mailing list in the hopes that eventually you will have the time to learn? Sign up for this beginner knitting class and learn how to cast on, bind off, and knit and purl. Wednesday July 14, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Beginner Crochet: This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of crocheting! In this class we will learn to make a chain, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches, and how to crochet in the round. Monday July 12, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Lace Shawl: Single skein lace shawls are everywhere – as they should be! They are easy to wear, fun to knit, and a great way to learn to read lace chart patterns. I can’t believe I haven’t taught this class yet! We will be using Liz Abinante’s Traveling Woman shawl pattern, pictured above. Class in two parts; Wednesdays July 21 and 28, 7-9pm. $40

~~~

Group Knitting and Crocheting: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! 2 hours, $15

Monday, June 21st, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 20th, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 27th, 7-9pm
Thursday, July 29th, 7-9pm

~~~

One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

~~~

Knitting Book Club: Our next book club meet up will be this Monday, June 7th at 7pm. We are reading The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides! If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!

Please note all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at

2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted.

Related Sweatshop Love:

]]> http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/05/26/the-first-ever-sweatshop-ebook-of-patterns-available-june-1st/feed/ 1 The Game Plan: World Wide Knit (and DRINK!) in Public Day http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/05/19/the-game-plan-world-wide-knit-and-drink-in-public-day/ http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/05/19/the-game-plan-world-wide-knit-and-drink-in-public-day/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 13:59:55 +0000 allyson http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/?p=3466

Saturday, June 12th is World Wide Knit in Public Day, and while Sweatshoppers don’t have any problems knitting in public, we have to set a good example for other knitters who might be a little more timid with their fiber arts.

But we can’t just knit in public. We are going to step it up a notch.The Sweatshop of Love is proud to introduce drinking to World Wide Knit in Public Day! Please join us at Street Side Cafe on Kedzie and Armitage in Logan Square from 4-7pm Saturday, June 12th for knitting in public with $2.50 PBR tall boys!

Call it extreme knitting. Call it stupid. We are calling it awesome. And we hope to see you there!

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Sweater Club Thursdays is full! There is only 1 spot left for Sweater Club Sundays and 2 spots left in Toe Up Socks. Sign up before they’re gone!

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The Twin Cities Headband knit kit in Blackberry sold out last week! It was the first kit ever to sell out and we couldn’t be more excited! There are still a few flamingo’s and plenty of Twin Cities Anklet Socks Kits. Head over to The Sweatshop of Love’s Etsy page to get them while they’re hot.

Email me if you have any questions about these classes or if you want to sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Allyson

Spring/Summer Classes:

*TWO SPOTS LEFT* Toe Up Socks/Twin Cities Anklet Socks: Toe up socks are a great summer project – small and easy to throw in your bag on a road trip or for a day at the beach. This Toe Up Sock class will include a part 3 for those of you who purchased the Twin Cities Anklet Socks Knit Kit! Part One: Starting the toe. Part Two: Turning the heel. Optional Part Three: Ruffles! Want to take just parts one and two? Do it for $40. Want to tack on part three? Do it for $10! Tuesdays May 25, June 1, and June 8.

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*THURSDAYS – FULL. SUNDAYS – ONE SPOT LEFT* Sweater Club! Knitting sweaters in summer? Hell yes we are! Signing up for this class gets you one or two classes per week over the course of eight weeks. The goal is to finish your sweater by the end of the class. Spring/Summer session of Sweater Club starts Thursday, June 3rd and/or Sunday, June 6th. Sweater Club continues every Thursday night 7-9 and Sunday morning 10-12 until Thursday July 22nd and/or Sunday July 25th. The one class per week option for eight weeks costs $75, the two classes per week option for eight weeks costs $120. Email me at allyson@thesweatshopoflove.com if you have any questions or to sign up for this class!

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Hand Warmer Swap: The biggest problem with a two part project, like socks, mittens, and hand warmers, is always knitting the second part. So why not eliminate the problem? In Hand Warmer Swap, you will pick a fun hand warmer pattern and the corresponding yarn and needles, and in Part One we will get started on the hand warmer pattern you selected. In Part Two you will bring your finished hand warmer, left over yarn, and the needles you used, and you will swap them with someone else! So you get to knit another woman’s second hand warmer while she knits yours. In Part Three we show off our finished hand warmers and answer any left over questions. Fun right? Two weeks between classes: Tuesdays June 15, 29, and 13. $40

~~~

Amigurumi: Use those mad crochet skills to create adorable amigurumi animals for everyone you know! Basic crochet knowledge is all you need to make an amigurumi; they are just single crochet in the round, some diligent counting and a whole lot of seaming. Pick your animal and we’ll get started in Part 1. Part 2 will be finishing up and seaming the pieces together. Wednesday June 16 and and 23. $40

~~~

Twin Cities Headband: This ruffled headband is a great way to keep the hair off your face on a hot summer day while looking totally cute. From the seed stitch ribbing to the fabric button, this headband is as fun to wear as it is to knit. Tuesday July 6, 7-9pm. $20, or buy the kit and get the class for $10!

~~~

Beginner Knitting: Did you get on this mailing list in the hopes that eventually you will have the time to learn? Sign up for this beginner knitting class and learn how to cast on, bind off, and knit and purl. Wednesday July 14, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Beginner Crochet: This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of crocheting! In this class we will learn to make a chain, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches, and how to crochet in the round. Monday July 12, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Lace Shawl: Single skein lace shawls are everywhere – as they should be! They are easy to wear, fun to knit, and a great way to learn to read lace chart patterns. I can’t believe I haven’t taught this class yet! We will be using Liz Abinante’s Traveling Woman shawl pattern, pictured above. Class in two parts; Wednesdays July 21 and 28, 7-9pm. $40

~~~

Group Knitting and Crocheting: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! 2 hours, $15

Wednesday, May 26th, 7-9pm
Monday, June 21st, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 20th, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 27th, 7-9pm
Thursday, July 29th, 7-9pm
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One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

~~~

Knitting Book Club: Our next book club meet up will be this Monday, June 7th at 7pm. We are reading The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides! If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!

Please note all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at 2557 N Milwaukee Ave /3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted

Related Sweatshop Love:

]]> http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/05/19/the-game-plan-world-wide-knit-and-drink-in-public-day/feed/ 4 Another Lace Shawl Class Added http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/05/05/another-lace-shawl-class-added/ http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2010/05/05/another-lace-shawl-class-added/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 14:13:53 +0000 allyson http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/?p=3400

My first session of Lace Shawl Class filled up so fast I had to add another session! Lace Shawl Class will also take place on Wednesdays, July 21st and 28th from 7-9pm. There are just three spots left for this class so email me if you are interested!Sweater Club Thursdays is full! There is only 1 spot left for Sweater Club Sundays. Sign up before its gone!

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Have you gotten your Twin Cities Headband and Twin Cities Anklet Socks Kits?! No?! What are you waiting for? Head over to The Sweatshop of Love’s Etsy page before they’re gone.

Email me if you have any questions about these classes or if you want to sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Allyson

Spring/Summer Classes:

Beginner Knitting: Did you get on this mailing list in the hopes that eventually you will have the time to learn? Sign up for this beginner knitting class and learn how to cast on, bind off, and knit and purl. Monday May 17 and Wednesday July 14, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Beginner Crochet: This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of crocheting! In this class we will learn to make a chain, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches, and how to crochet in the round. Tuesday May 19 and Monday July 12, 7-9pm, $25

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Toe Up Socks/Twin Cities Anklet Socks: Toe up socks are a great summer project – small and easy to throw in your bag on a road trip or for a day at the beach. This Toe Up Sock class will include a part 3 for those of you who purchased the Twin Cities Anklet Socks Knit Kit! Part One: Starting the toe. Part Two: Turning the heel. Optional Part Three: Ruffles! Want to take just parts one and two? Do it for $40. Want to tack on part three? Do it for $10! Tuesdays May 25, June 1, and June 8.

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*THURSDAYS – FULL. SUNDAYS – ONE SPOT LEFT* Sweater Club! Knitting sweaters in summer? Hell yes we are! Signing up for this class gets you one or two classes per week over the course of eight weeks. The goal is to finish your sweater by the end of the class. Spring/Summer session of Sweater Club starts Thursday, June 3rd and/or Sunday, June 6th. Sweater Club continues every Thursday night 7-9 and Sunday morning 10-12 until Thursday July 22nd and/or Sunday July 25th. The one class per week option for eight weeks costs $75, the two classes per week option for eight weeks costs $120. Email me at allyson@thesweatshopoflove.com if you have any questions or to sign up for this class!

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Hand Warmer Swap: The biggest problem with a two part project, like socks, mittens, and hand warmers, is always knitting the second part. So why not eliminate the problem? In Hand Warmer Swap, you will pick a fun hand warmer pattern and the corresponding yarn and needles, and in Part One we will get started on the hand warmer pattern you selected. In Part Two you will bring your finished hand warmer, left over yarn, and the needles you used, and you will swap them with someone else! So you get to knit another woman’s second hand warmer while she knits yours. In Part Three we show off our finished hand warmers and answer any left over questions. Fun right? Two weeks between classes: Tuesdays June 15, 29, and 13. $40

~~~

Amigurumi: Use those mad crochet skills to create adorable amigurumi animals for everyone you know! Basic crochet knowledge is all you need to make an amigurumi; they are just single crochet in the round, some diligent counting and a whole lot of seaming. Pick your animal and we’ll get started in Part 1. Part 2 will be finishing up and seaming the pieces together. Wednesday June 16 and and 23. $40

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Twin Cities Headband: This ruffled headband is a great way to keep the hair off your face on a hot summer day while looking totally cute. From the seed stitch ribbing to the fabric button, this headband is as fun to wear as it is to knit. Tuesday July 6, 7-9pm. $20, or buy the kit and get the class for $10!

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*NEW class added!* Lace Shawl: Single skein lace shawls are everywhere – as they should be! They are easy to wear, fun to knit, and a great way to learn to read lace chart patterns. I can’t believe I haven’t taught this class yet! We will be using Liz Abinante’s Traveling Woman shawl pattern, pictured above. Class in two parts; Wednesdays July 21 and 28, 7-9pm. $40

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Group Knitting and Crocheting: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! 2 hours, $15

Thursday, May 6th, 7-9pm
Wednesday, May 26th, 7-9pm
Monday, June 21st, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 20th, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 27th, 7-9pm
Thursday, July 29th, 7-9pm

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One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

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Knitting Book Club: Our next book club meet up will be this Monday, June 7th at 7pm. We are reading The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides! If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!

Please note all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at 2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted.

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Last week I said that classes were filling up even before the class schedule was announced. That should have tipped me off.

I can safely say, without a hint of exaggeration, that classes in this Spring/Summer Schedule have filled up faster than ever. How exciting is that?!

So if you are thinking about any of these classes be sure to sign up ASAP!

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And Sweatshop Knit Kits: Twin Cities Headband and Twin Cities Anklet Socks are selling like hot cakes! Get yours now on The Sweatshop of Love’s Etsy page before they’re gone.

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Email me if you have any questions about these classes or if you want to sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Allyson

Spring/Summer Classes:

*TWO SPOTS LEFT!* Baby Sweater Buffet: Overwhelmed by the number of baby sweater patterns there are out there? Well I’ve written the only baby sweater pattern you will ever need! Start with a simple and quick top down cardigan sized for newborns through nine months and go from there! Make it striped, accented with contrasting colors, add a hood and front pockets, add ears, a tail, and a face to make it into an animal sweater! Add duplicate stitching for an extra pop! Anything you could want in a baby sweater is in this pattern. Part One: Simple top down baby cardigan. Part Two: Adding a hood and front pockets. Part Three: Adding ears and duplicate stitching. Tuesdays May 4, 11, and 18. $50


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*FULL! If you are interested in Lace Shawl Class, email me. If there is interest I’ll add another class in July* Lace Shawl: Single skein lace shawls are everywhere – as they should be! They are easy to wear, fun to knit, and a great way to learn to read lace chart patterns. I can’t believe I haven’t taught this class yet! We will be using Liz Abinante’s Traveling Woman shawl pattern, pictured above. Class in two parts; Thursdays May 13 and 20, 7-9pm. $40

~~~

Beginner Knitting: Did you get on this mailing list in the hopes that eventually you will have the time to learn? Sign up for this beginner knitting class and learn how to cast on, bind off, and knit and purl. Monday May 17 and Wednesday July 14, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Beginner Crochet: This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of crocheting! In this class we will learn to make a chain, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches, and how to crochet in the round. Tuesday May 19 and Monday July 12, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Toe Up Socks/Twin Cities Anklet Socks: Toe up socks are a great summer project – small and easy to throw in your bag on a road trip or for a day at the beach. This Toe Up Sock class will include a part 3 for those of you who purchased the Twin Cities Anklet Socks Knit Kit! Part One: Starting the toe. Part Two: Turning the heel. Optional Part Three: Ruffles! Want to take just parts one and two? Do it for $40. Want to tack on part three? Do it for $10! Tuesdays May 25, June 1, and June 8.

~~~

*THURSDAYS – ONE SPOT LEFT. SUNDAYS – TWO SPOTS LEFT* Sweater Club! Knitting sweaters in summer? Hell yes we are! Signing up for this class gets you one or two classes per week over the course of eight weeks. The goal is to finish your sweater by the end of the class. Spring/Summer session of Sweater Club starts Thursday, June 3rd and/or Sunday, June 6th. Sweater Club continues every Thursday night 7-9 and Sunday morning 10-12 until Thursday July 22nd and/or Sunday July 25th. The one class per week option for eight weeks costs $75, the two classes per week option for eight weeks costs $120. Email me at allyson [at] thesweatshopoflove [dot] com if you have any questions or to sign up for this class!

~~~


Hand Warmer Swap: The biggest problem with a two part project, like socks, mittens, and hand warmers, is always knitting the second part. So why not eliminate the problem? In Hand Warmer Swap, you will pick a fun hand warmer pattern and the corresponding yarn and needles, and in Part One we will get started on the hand warmer pattern you selected. In Part Two you will bring your finished hand warmer, left over yarn, and the needles you used, and you will swap them with someone else! So you get to knit another woman’s second hand warmer while she knits yours. In Part Three we show off our finished hand warmers and answer any left over questions. Fun right? Two weeks between classes: Tuesdays June 15, 29, and 13. $40

~~~

Amigurumi: Use those mad crochet skills to create adorable amigurumi animals for everyone you know! Basic crochet knowledge is all you need to make an amigurumi; they are just single crochet in the round, some diligent counting and a whole lot of seaming. Pick your animal and we’ll get started in Part 1. Part 2 will be finishing up and seaming the pieces together. Wednesday June 16 and and 23. $40

~~~


Twin Cities Headband: This ruffled headband is a great way to keep the hair off your face on a hot summer day while looking totally cute. From the seed stitch ribbing to the fabric button, this headband is as fun to wear as it is to knit. Tuesday July 6, 7-9pm. $20, or buy the kit and get the class for $10!

~~~

Group Knitting and Crocheting: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! 2 hours, $15

*FULL!* Thursday, April 29th, 7-9pm
Thursday, May 6th, 7-9pm
Wednesday, May 26th, 7-9pm
Monday, June 21st, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 20th, 7-9pm
Tuesday, July 27th, 7-9pm
Thursday, July 29th, 7-9pm

~~~

One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

~~~

Knitting Book Club: Our next book club meet up will be this Monday, May 3rd at 7pm. We are reading Geek Love by Katherine Dunn! If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!

Please note all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at 2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted.

Related Sweatshop Love:

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I feel like I’ve been talking about the new class schedule forever and that it’s been spring forever and I’ve just completely blow it on the timing of my classes, but I’m putting that all on Mother Nature. It’s really not supposed to be 80 degrees in April, making me think that it’s summer and that I’ve missed an entire season of my life.

But, whether it’s late or right on time, my spring/summer class schedule is here and better than ever! Email me at allyson [at] thesweatshopoflove [dot] com to sign up. Word got out on a couple of these and they are already filling up!

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The first week the Sweatshop Knit Kits: Twin Cities Headband and Twin Cities Anklet Socks was the best week ever for knit kit sales! Get yours now on The Sweatshop of Love’s Etsy page before they’re gone.

~~~

Don’t forget about The Sweatshop of Love’s Fourth Anniversary Party is this Sunday, April 25th from 1-3pm on Logan Boulevard outside of New Wave Coffee! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and friends for some knitting time with the amazing friends we’ve all become through knitting together all these years. This is a great opportunity for a pattern swap, too, so bring your knitting books and magazines for us to scan for summer projects.

Snacks + Knitting + Pattern Swap + Outside + Friends = One Fun Sunday Afternoon!

I hope you all can make it! Let me know if you are coming on Facebook.

Email me if you have any questions about these classes or if you want to sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Allyson

Spring/Summer Classes:

Baby Sweater Buffet: Overwhelmed by the number of baby sweater patterns there are out there? Well I’ve written the only baby sweater pattern you will ever need! Start with a simple and quick top down cardigan sized for newborns through nine months and go from there! Make it striped, accented with contrasting colors, add a hood and front pockets, add ears, a tail, and a face to make it into an animal sweater! Add duplicate stitching for an extra pop! Anything you could want in a baby sweater is in this pattern. Part One: Simple top down baby cardigan. Part Two: Adding a hood and front pockets. Part Three: Adding ears and duplicate stitching. Tuesdays May 4, 11, and 18. $50

~~~

Lace Shawl: Single skein lace shawls are everywhere – as they should be! They are easy to wear, fun to knit, and a great way to learn to read lace chart patterns. I can’t believe I haven’t taught this class yet! We will be using Liz Abinante’s Traveling Woman shawl pattern, pictured above. Class in two parts; Thursdays May 13 and 20, 7-9pm. $40

~~~

Beginner Knitting: Did you get on this mailing list in the hopes that eventually you will have the time to learn? Sign up for this beginner knitting class and learn how to cast on, bind off, and knit and purl. Monday May 17 and Wednesday July 14, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Beginner Crochet: This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of crocheting! In this class we will learn to make a chain, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches, and how to crochet in the round. Tuesday May 19 and Monday July 12, 7-9pm, $25

~~~

Toe Up Socks/Twin Cities Anklet Socks: Toe up socks are a great summer project – small and easy to throw in your bag on a road trip or for a day at the beach. This Toe Up Sock class will include a part 3 for those of you who purchased the Twin Cities Anklet Socks Knit Kit! Part One: Starting the toe. Part Two: Turning the heel. Optional Part Three: Ruffles! Want to take just parts one and two? Do it for $40. Want to tack on part three? Do it for $10! Tuesdays May 25, June 1, and June 8.

~~~

Sweater Club! Knitting sweaters in summer? Hell yes we are! Signing up for this class gets you one or two classes per week over the course of eight weeks. The goal is to finish your sweater by the end of the class. Spring/Summer session of Sweater Club starts Thursday, June 3rd and/or Sunday, June 6th. Sweater Club continues every Thursday night 7-9 and Sunday morning 10-12 until Thursday July 22nd and/or Sunday July 25th. The one class per week option for eight weeks costs $75, the two classes per week option for eight weeks costs $120. Email me at allyson [at] thesweatshopoflove [dot] com if you have any questions or to sign up for this class!

~~~

Hand Warmer Swap: The biggest problem with a two part project, like socks, mittens, and hand warmers, is always knitting the second part. So why not eliminate the problem? In Hand Warmer Swap, you will pick a fun hand warmer pattern and the corresponding yarn and needles, and in Part One we will get started on the hand warmer pattern you selected. In Part Two you will bring your finished hand warmer, left over yarn, and the needles you used, and you will swap them with someone else! So you get to knit another woman’s second hand warmer while she knits yours. In Part Three we show off our finished hand warmers and answer any left over questions. Fun right? Two weeks between classes: Tuesdays June 15, 29, and 13. $40

~~~

Amigurumi: Use those mad crochet skills to create adorable amigurumi animals for everyone you know! Basic crochet knowledge is all you need to make an amigurumi; they are just single crochet in the round, some diligent counting and a whole lot of seaming. Pick your animal and we’ll get started in Part 1. Part 2 will be finishing up and seaming the pieces together. Wednesday June 16 and and 23. $40

~~~

Twin Cities Headband: This ruffled headband is a great way to keep the hair off your face on a hot summer day while looking totally cute. From the seed stitch ribbing to the fabric button, this headband is as fun to wear as it is to knit. Tuesday July 6, 7-9pm. $20, or buy the kit and get the class for $10!

~~~

Group Knitting and Crocheting: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! 2 hours, $15

Tuesday, April 27th, 7-9pm

Thursday, April 29th, 7-9pm

Thursday, May 6th, 7-9pm

Wednesday, May 26th, 7-9pm

Monday, June 21st, 7-9pm

Tuesday, July 20th, 7-9pm

Tuesday, July 27th, 7-9pm

Thursday, July 29th, 7-9pm

~~~

One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

~~~

Knitting Book Club: Our next book club meet up will be this Monday, May 3rd at 7pm. We are reading Geek Love by Katherine Dunn! If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!

Please note all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at 2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted

Related Sweatshop Love:

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I could not be more excited to introduce to you the next set of Sweatshop Knit Kits: Twin Cities Headband and Twin Cities Anklet Socks! Both the headband and the socks come in Flamingo and Blackberry. I have a seriously hard time deciding which color to wear every time I go out. They are already selling like hot cakes so get yours now on The Sweatshop of Love’s Etsy page or if you are in Chicago email me and I’ll bring your order to class for you (or deliver it on my bike!).

Be sure to check back next Wednesday for my Spring/Summer class schedule that will include Twin Cities Headband and Anklet Socks Classes. And, just like the Madison Cowl and Hand Warmer kits, these kit classes will be only $10!

Don’t forget about The Sweatshop of Love’s Fourth Anniversary Party Sunday, April 25th from 1-3pm on Logan Boulevard outside of New Wave Coffee! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and friends for some knitting time with the amazing friends we’ve all become through knitting together all these years. This is a great opportunity for a pattern swap, too, so bring your knitting books and magazines for us to scan for summer projects.
Snacks + Knitting + Pattern Swap + Outside + Friends = One Fun Sunday Afternoon!

I hope you all can make it! Let me know if you are coming on Facebook.

Email me if you have any questions about these classes or if you want to sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Allyson

Winter Classes:

Group Knitting and Crocheting: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! 2 hours, $15

Tuesday, April 20th, 7-9pm

Tuesday, April 27th, 7-9pm

Thursday, April 29th, 7-9pm

~~~

One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

~~~


 Knitting Book Club: Our next book club meet up will be this Monday, May 3rd at 7pm. We are reading Geek Love by Katherine Dunn! If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!

Please note all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at 2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted.


Related Sweatshop Love:

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