EKW is open this weekend with normal hours on Saturday 10/12 & Sunday 10/13
EKW will be closed Wednesday 10/16 through Sunday 10/20 due to the zombie invasion.
We will reopen with our normal hours on Wednesday 10/23
Join us for this one-session class and learn to make these super warm super fast mitts. These one-skein mits are knitted on two circular needles and can be made two at a time once you have mastered the technique. They make great gifts and are a must for any winter in the Chicago area. September 24, 1:30-3:30pm. 1 Sunday Session: $25 (materials additional)
Get a jump on your holiday knitting while learning a new skill. This nifty little headband is knitted flat while you learn to create a beautiful cable. One skein makes two headbands. Thursday, Sept. 28 10:30-12:30 OR Saturday, Sept 30 1:30-3:30. 1 Session $25 (Materials additional)
Bandana Cowl: Learn this alternative short-row technique that leaves your work tidy and looking great. The point of this kerchief is completely constructed with short-rows. Students will learn how to substitute German short rows for other types of short rows in a pattern. These cowls make great holiday gifts and help you to master the skill. Thursday, Oct 12 1:30 - 3:30 OR Saturday, Oct 14 10:30-12:30. 1 Session $25 (materials additional)
FIE Pullover: The flower design is a whimsical take on the traditional Nordic XO pattern. The top-down construction starts at the neckband and quickly jumps into the colorwork. You can go wild with colorwork and knit a multi-color yoke, or simply make the two-color original design. Top-down sweaters are easy to try on as you knit so that you can tailor fit the yoke depth and length of your body and sleeves. After the colorwork, you can opt in or out of short rows to lower the neckline if you please. If you would like to make a longer version or add long sleeves we will help you do either (or both).
Thursdays Oct 12, 26, Nov 9, & 16 -- 10:30 - 12:30 or Saturdays Oct 14, 28, Nov 11, 18 -- 1:30 - 3:30 4 Sessions $65 (Materials additional)
Flicker & Flame: This hat is an excellent way to learn to knit a colorwork hat. Knitters will learn to read a chart, work with two colors and decrease with the two needle technique (no DPN's). Knitters are asked to purchase their materials ahead of time and have the ribbing done for the first class. Thursdays Oct 26 & Nov 2 1:30 - 3:30 OR Saturdays Oct 28 & Nov 4 10:30-12:30. 2 Sessions $35 (materials additional)
One (1) Sunday Session: October 8th OR 15th OR 29th. These adorable bats don't just have to be for Halloween. They make great gifts for people when they need a reminder to "hang in there". Learn to create these little cuties on 2 circular needles. we will talk through all the tips and tricks for finishing and hanging the bats.
1 Sunday Session $25 (Materials additional)
Join us for this one-session class and learn this amazing stitch. Nothing else in knitting looks like two-color brioche. This wonderful cowl is knitted on big needles with bulky yarn and makes it fly off your needles.
1 Sunday Session $25 (Materials additional)
October 8th or 15th or 29th
1:00-3:30
So many things to learn in these colorwork mittens. Start by working on two circular needles (instead of DPN'S) then try out a non-traditional type of gusset for the thumb. Finally, toss a bit of colorwork in just to keep things interesting. The result is a beautiful and warm pair of mittens. 3 Sessions: $45 (Materials additional) Thursdays Nov 9, 16 & 30: 1:30 - 3:30 OR Saturdays Nov 11, 18 & Dec 2: 10:30-12:30
Have you always wanted to learn to crochet? Delay no longer and sign up for this class! No prior crochet experience necessary. Participants will learn how to chain and single crochet. By the end of the class, participants will be able to complete a cowl or hat (student's choice). Three (3) Sessions: November 11, 18, & December 2, 10:30-12:30. $45 (materials additional)
As the weather gets cooler, its time to think about duffers. If you are not familiar with these amazing felted slippers you don't know what you are missing. These super quick slippers are only 23 rows and knit up in an evening. This workshop will give you all the tips and tricks you need to sucessfully make many pairs of these slippers. The pattern has many sizes available so you can make them for you entire family. The duffers made in class can be brought back for us to felt. Any Sunday in NOVEMBER
10:00- 1:30 -- 1 Sunday Session $25 (Materials additional)
Join us on Friday mornings & Sundays for our Fall KAL. We will be knitting the Meseta Cardigan.
This classic sweater is knitted top-down in a traditional raglan style, the charted lace pattern makes it a truly elegant pattern.
Here is how it works if you have never participated in our KALs: We choose the pattern and the yarn and provide all the help you need to complete the project. We will help you make sure the cardigan fits you.
No need to sign up, just stop in and select your yarn and we will help get you started.
For our next KAL we have decided to shake things up a bit. Knitters who would like to continue to work on their KAL sweaters are welcome to continue. For those knitters who switch to gift knitting (or just accessory knitting) can participate in our Malabrigo Holiday KAL. Knitters can join us during November & December on Sunday afternoons from 1:30-4. HOW DOES IT WORK?
You can choose from any of the Malabrigo yarns in the shop. A ticket will be issued for each skein purchased. When the project is completed, bring the ticket in and you will recieve 10% off on your next skein of Malabrigo yarn and the tickets will be entered into a drawing that we will have during our post-holiday party.
