Upcoming Classes
Knitting Class--Fallen Cloud shawl pattern
Cables add elegance to knitted garments and accessories. The Fallen Cloud is no exception. In this class you will learn cables. This will be a two-part (2) two hour class and will be loaded with lots of fun and great information. The pattern (can be purchased on Ravelry or in store).
Dates: Tuesday March 12th AND Tuesday March 26th
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Supplies: 600 yards of Worsted weight yarn, US 8 needles.
Purchase supplies at RDY&M and receive 15% off.
Tractor Tavern Maker's Market
Shop local at the monthly Tractor Tavern Maker’s Market where I’ll be a vendor on Sunday, February 11, 2024. I’ll have knitted hats, berets, shawls, dryer balls, and more.
Venue:
5223 Ballard Ave NW
11am-4pm || 21+only || $1 door donation for @realrentduwamish
Brioche scarf
Beginning Knitting
New Year, new skills! Learn the basics of knitting while making a washcloth. Over the course of three sessions:
learn how to cast on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, fix a dropped stitch, learn to bind off and a few other helpful tips
Dates: Tuesdays starting January 30th, 10:30-12:30 for 3 sessions total: 1/30, 2/13 & 2/27 (6 hours of instruction)
Supplies needed: Needles & yarn (class includes Berroco Vintage & straight needles)
toe up sock knitting
This class (2 days) will teach you all the basics of making a toe-up sock that you will not want to take off your feet. Hand knit socks are simply amazing! And, you know the old saying, once you knit a pair of socks you can knit anything!
You will be starting out doing magic loop until your toe is done. You can then continue with magic loop or switch to dpn's or 9" circular to complete your sock.
beginning knitting
New Year, new skills! Learn the basics of knitting while making a hat. Over the course of three sessions:
1. learn how to cast on and knit
2. learn the purl stitch and begin a hat
3. finish the hat with crown decreases and bind off
Dates: Wednesdays... January 18th, February 8th & February 22nd, (3 sessions total) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Class takes place at Rainy Day Yarns
Tide Fest
Join me for my second year at Tide Fest!
Gig Harbor High School's annual TideFest brings in artists and high-quality artisans from all over the Northwest.
The festival raises money for the school’s activities and athletics programs, including the Speech and Debate team and the school newspaper.
Over 100 artists sell everything from glass art, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and clothing to paintings, wood products and leather bags.
Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM
Admission $5
Portuguese Purling
Learn to knit more efficiently with Portuguese purling. This technique uses a pin or clip to tension the yarn and some consider it to be a faster method of knitting, particularly in colorwork or Fairisle knitting.
This is a technique class intended for people who already know how to knit and purl. A beginning knitting class will be offered on 10/9.
Students bring: worsted weight scrap yarn and knitting needles size 8 or larger
Instructor will provide: knitting clip
Covid-19 Requirements: Proof of covid-19 vaccination and face masks are required for this workshop.
Portuguese Purling
Date: Sunday November 6th, 2022
Time: 12:00 to 2:00pm
Cost: $30
Ages: Adults & Teens 15+
Location: Seattle ReCreative Belltown Makerspace
Instructor: Zori Bragg
BRING A FRIEND DISCOUNT: Sign up with a friend, and you will receive $10 off your registration fee. Use the “2STUDENTS” discount code when signing up for two spots.
Beginning Knitting
Knitting can be a relaxing way to keep hands busy and craft blankets, hats & more. In this introductory class, we will learn to cast-on, knit and purl stitches.
Class fee includes needles and yarn.
Covid-19 Requirements: Proof of covid-19 vaccination and face masks are required for this workshop.
Beginning Knitting
Date: Sunday Oct 9th, 2022
Time: 12:00 to 3:00pm
Cost: $35
Ages: Adults & Teens 15+
Location: Seattle ReCreative Belltown Makerspace
Instructor: Zori Bragg
**BRING A FRIEND DISCOUNT: Sign up with a friend, and you will receive $10 off your registration fee. Use the “2STUDENTS” discount code when signing up for two spots.
Learn to Spin @ Seattle ReCreative
UPDATE // THIS EVENT IS FULL
Are you curious about how yarn is made? Have you inherited a wheel and don't know how to use it? In this class, we'll explore the types and parts of spinning wheels and learn how fibre plus twist equals yarn.
Bring your sense of adventure and willingness to be a beginner. There are three wheels available for use in class; please indicate if you are bringing your own spinning wheel in your registration.
Student requirements: socks if borrowing a wheel. If bringing your own, your spinning wheel must be in good working order and include your wheel manual if it is new to you.
Instructor will provide: three spinning wheels and wool fibre
Covid-19 Requirements: Proof of covid-19 vaccination and face masks are required for this workshop.
Learn To Spin
Date: Sunday September 25th, 2022
Time: 12:00 to 3:00pm
Cost: $35
Ages: Adults & Teens 15+
Location: Seattle ReCreative Belltown Makerspace
Instructor: Zori Bragg
Learn to Spin!
Learn to spin
Ready for a new adventure? We provide the wheels and fiber, you bring your adventurous self and cute socks (when borrowing other's wheels, it's good etiquette to remove your shoes). This class will introduce you to spinning basics on a Kromski Minstrel, and Ashford Kiwi wheels among others. Only 3 students per class.
August 9th 5-8pm
No supplies or experience necessary
Gig Harbor Arts Festival
I'll be spinning "al fresco," weather permitting, during the Gig Harbor Arts Festival on Saturday 7/16 in front of Rainy Day Yarns & Mercantile.
For more info on the event:
https://www.gigharbornow.org/calendar/gig-harbor-summer-arts-festival/