Red Fox Yarns LLC | (703) 865-6343 | Open 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday-Saturday
| Classes & Workshops Current classes are listed below. You can register online, or call the shop! Red Fox Yarns must receive your payment in advance to reserve your spot in a class. Class registration fees are not refundable unless Red Fox Yarns cancels the class. We thank you for purchasing your class supplies at Red Fox Yarns! | |
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Next Steps in Knitting: Hat or Cowl! with Leslie M. Sessions: Two Time:Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dates: June 5 and 12, 2018 Level: Intermediate Beginner: student should know how to cast on, bind off, knit and purl. Cost: $60.00 Maximum number of students: Five Description: So, it's time for you to move on from the basics! In this class, you can choose to knit a cowl (knit flat) or a hat (knit in the round). Adding elements to your basic design, such as lace or cables, will be introduced. Never knit in the round before? Here's your chance to learn if you wish! Topics such as choosing the right cast-on (and bind off), making design elements work for your project, and finishing tricks for your items will be covered, among others! Materials: Please bring 200 yards of smooth, light-colored worsted-weight yarn and size eight needles straight (cowl) or 16" circular (hat) for first session. Homework: None for first session. Sign up for Next Steps: Hat or Cowl now! |
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Beginning Knitting with Leslie M. Sessions: Three Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dates: June 6, 13 and 20, 2018 Level: Beginner. No experience required! Cost: $75.00 Maximum number of students: Six Description: Knit one, purl two; yes, it’s that easy to begin crafting your own creations! As we take you from yarn selection and pattern reading to casting on, you’ll be knitting, purling, doing increases and decreases, changing gauge, and then binding off so you will be ready to knit basic items using a pattern. Social knitting and the use of on-line support sites will be addressed. Materials: Needles and practice yarn will be supplied to you. Homework: None. Sign up for Beginning Knitting now! |
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The Virus Poncho with Rhonda R. Sessions: One Time: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Dates: June 9, 2018 Level: Advanced beginner. Students must be able to chain, sc and dc. Cost: $50.00 Maximum number of students: Five Description: Learn to crochet this beautiful poncho! Students will learn to follow a simple pattern with increasing repeats to create their garments. Materials: Please bring 900-1200 yds. of worsted-weight yarn and a crochet hook one to two sizes larger than recommended for the yarn. (Hook may be larger for more drape.) Homework: None. Sign up for The Virus Poncho now! |
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Oooops! Correcting Knitting Mistakes with Sue W. Sessions: One Time: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dates: June 23, 2018 Level: Advanced beginner. Students must be able to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, increase and decrease. Cost: $30.00 Maximum number of students: Five Description: Dropped a stitch? Purled when you should have knitted? This fundamental class is a must! Learn to pick up dropped stitches,"tink" (unknit, stitch by stitch), untwist your stitches without a lot of effort, prevent too many/too few stitches, and how to correct and prevent many other common knitting mistakes. Materials: : Light colored worsted or bulky weight yarn and appropriately sized knitting needles, size E, F, or G crochet hook, note-taking supplies. Homework: Prepare a swatch measuring at least 4" x 4" using st st and light-colored worsted or bulky weight yarn. Leave swatch on needles. Class is full. We'll offer it again! |
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