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9555 Nall Ave.
Overland Park KS 66207

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816-531-4466

 
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Building Blocks of Skill



If you have learned the basics of knitting (casting on, binding off) and want to steadily improve your skills then come join the Building Blocks of Skill series of classes. This is one of Michelle Hunter’s most popular Building Block series. It is designed to move you from a beginner to an intermediate level knitter. Each class will focus on a different skill that every knitter should have in their repertoire. Attend every class and you will have 12 squares that you can stitch together into a beautiful afghan. or you can use the squares to make lapghans, throws, baby blankets or decorative throw pillows.

Homework: Please knit a gauge swatch in your selected yarn before your 1st class.


All classes are Tuesday nights, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

March 24 - Knit/Purl
March 31 - Reading Charts

April 7- Yarn Overs and Bobbles
April 14 - Simple Decreases
April 21 - Cables
April 28- Right Twists

May 5 - Mock Cables
May 12 - Slip Stitch
May 19 - Left Twists
May 26 - SSKs

June 2 - Make One
June 9 - Advanced Decreases
June 16 - Seaming/Finishing


Supplies:
Building Blocks Booklet]
smooth, worsted weight yarn (1400 total yards if making the afghan - each block uses approx. 120-130 yds)
Size #9 or #10 24" circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge of 4 sts/in in stockinette stitch
blunt tip tapestry needle
stitch markers
row counter







Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Beginner
Instructor: Lynn Haffenr
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Feb 25-Mar 24
This event is a collection of classes for different skill levels built around the last great race, The Iditarod.

At the Kick-off event you will meet with your project team in preparation for the first class and select the Mushing team you will cheer for and the CritterHouseKC pup that will be your mascot.

At the Celebration Event we will applaud your progress and success with prizes and recognitions.

 





















Kick-Off Event
Celebration Event


Enroll in a class by clicking on the name of the project under the box.
Also sign up for the free kick-off and Celebration Events.