We are currently offering the following classes:
Full Ahead Fun Fiber Camp for KidsFull Thread Retreat!
Learn to Knit
Learn to Knit – Power Style
Learn to Read Your Knitting and Fix Those Mistakes!
Let There Be Dragons!
Market Bags - To knit or crochet
Stashbusters - Use Your Stash!
Sunday Knitting Club
Tuesday Night Club
Wednesday Knitting Club
Register for one of the times listed below. | |||
| From Jun 16th to 20th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| From Jun 16th to 20th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
| From Jun 23rd to 27th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| From Jun 23rd to 27th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
| From Jun 30th to Jul 3rd, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| From Jun 30th to Jul 3rd, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
| From Jul 7th to 11th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
| From Jul 7th to 11th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| From Jul 14th to 18th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| From Jul 14th to 18th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
| From Jul 21st to 25th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| From Jul 21st to 25th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
| From Jul 28th to Aug 1st, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| From Jul 28th to Aug 1st, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
| From Aug 4th to 8th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| From Aug 4th to 8th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
| From Aug 11th to 15th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| From Aug 11th to 15th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 5 sessions
Instructor: Camp Counselors
Description:
Each session we’ll have instruction in different fiber related crafts like:
Yarn dyeing, knitting, Kumihimo (Japanese braiding), sewing, and felting.
Attended one of our previous sessions? Then, try out one or more of our NEW projects like:
Yarn basket weaving; Bead row counters, fleece hats, sit-upons, t-shirt art, rug making, and more.
We’ll work on projects like:
Project bag, needle holder, placemats, hats, t-shirts, jewelry, dolls, coin bags/purses/iPod holders, and so much more. Materials and actual projects may be different each session.
NEW THIS YEAR! 2 Special Sessions – Digital Media Knitting
Combine digital technology with fiber crafts. We’re offering 2 sessions this summer which combines digital video and photography with fiber crafts. Get a chance to be in front of and behind the camera, do basic editing, add music and special effects. Creativity happens here!
Special Sessions: June 23-27 and August 4-8
Sessions are targeted for ages 7-12.
All food is included. At least one visit per week to either Jamba Juice (am) or Baskin Robbins (pm)
Half and Full day options available
Camp Fee (all materials and snacks included):
Each ½ day weekly session (morning or afternoon): $175
Full day weekly session (Lunch included): $350
Required Materials:
All materials provided
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| October 10, 11, 12, 2008 Deposit only, please email with room size choice and roommate request. Final payment due 30 days before event | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Full Thread Thread Retreat Counselors
Description:
Full Thread Retreat!
October 10-12, 2008
Carmel, California
Your chance to enjoy fun fiber activities, learn new techniques, connect with other knitters, AND enjoy the Carmel coastline.
Your camp getaway includes hotel room at the Hofsas House; breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning; clinics on creative bowl making, constructing your own custom dress form, and basket weaving (all supplies except knitting needles included); fun and games; and of course, plenty of time for knitting.
Full Thread Retreat schedule
Friday, October 10
3:00 pm – 6:30 pm Check-in, open knit and Coach Outlet Store field trip
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Pot luck dinner
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Creative Bowl Making
9:30 pm – midnight Pajama Party and Open knit
Saturday, October 11
8:00 am – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast (conference room), open knit time
9:00 am – noon Constructing your dress form
Noon – 1:30 pm No-host Casual lunch at Carmel local restaurant
(Forge in the Forest or similar)
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm Free time, shopping, open knit on Beach weather permitting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Open time
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Dinner
8:30 pm – midnight Pajama Party, Knit games and Open knit
Sunday, October 12
8:00 am – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast (conference room), open knit time
9:00 am – 10:30 am bowl weaving
10:30 am – noon Open knit time (project help available)
Noon Checkout
Camp Full Thread Retreat Details and Fees
Hofsas House, BETWEEN 3RD & 4TH AVE ON SAN CARLOS STREET, CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CA 93921
PRICE INCLUDES: ROOM, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, CLINICS AND CLINIC SUPPLIES (EXCEPT NEEDLES), AND SNACKS
Triple (2 room/ 2 bath,1 King bed, 2 daybeds) $350 per person (limited availability)
Double
(1 room, 1 bath, 2 queen beds or 1 queen/1 twin) $375 per person (limited availability)
Single (1 Queen bed) $450 (spouse stays at no additional cost)
Single (1 King, Ocean View, Balcony) $500 (spouse stays at no additional cost)
(Prices are less than March ’08!))
Only 24 spaces are available. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space. Call us to reserve your space.
Required Materials:
Needles - size 6, 8, and 10 in 24" circular
Scrap yarn in all thicknesses, color and glitter and sparkle as well
1 t-shirt that you don't mind having cut up
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This class meets a total of 3 sessions
Instructor: Lucia or Amy
Description:
Discover the magic of turning a ball of yarn into a beautiful piece of fabric! In three one-hour classes, learn to "cast-on", knit, purl, and "bind-off". Students will create easy projects including a skinny scarf or belt. Class Fee: $65
Required Materials:
size 8 needles, 1 ball light-color worsted-weight acrylic or superwash wool.
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| Sunday, Oct 14th, 2007 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
| Sunday, Dec 2nd, 2007 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Amy Kay
Description:
Do you want to learn to knit but don’t have the patience or the time for 3 weekly sessions? Discover the magic of turning a ball of yarn into a beautiful piece of fabric! In one two hour power class, learn to "cast-on", knit, and "bind-off". Students will work on a small swatch
Required Materials:
size 8 needles, 1 ball light-color worsted-weight acrylic or superwash wool.
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| Wednesday, Sep 19th, 2007 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Hollis
Description:
Ok, so you’ve made a mistake; all is not lost. You don’t have to rip it out and start over. You can learn to read your knitting, determine the mistake and fix it. In this 2 hour power class, you’ll learn how to read your knitting, fix twisted stitches, pick up a dropped stitch (or 2), learn how to rip back your work, and use a lifeline.
Required Materials:
Knitted swatch (20 stitches by 3 or 4 inches long), small amount of worst weight yarn, straight needles of appropriate size for yarn, scissors, locking stitch markers
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| Sunday, Jun 1st, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | ||
This class meets for one session
Instructor: Jennifer
Description:
Needle felting is a terrific way to create with fiber with NO knitting or crochet. This artistic technique can be used to build an entire item or just embellish one that you've already done.
In this 1 time 6 hour class you'll complete a dragon, perfect to fulfill your favorite dragon fantasy.
Required Materials:
All materials provided.
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| Every Sunday From Apr 27th to May 4th, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 2 sessions
Instructor: Pat
Description:
Say resuable instead of paper or plastic. You can choose to knit or crochet a shopping bag perfect for stowing in your purse or car. There are so many great styles to choose from in Linen, recycled cotton, organic cotton, nettle and more.
You'll want to make more than 1!
Required Materials:
Market bag pattern in knit or crochet, needles or hook in appropriate size, and yarn
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| Every Wednesday From Feb 6th to 13th, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | ||
| Every Sunday From Feb 10th to 17th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 2 sessions
Instructor: Pat Gray
Description:
Keep your New Year's Resolution to use up your stash. This class with utilize color theory (a color wheel will be available for your use) and the mixing of textures to put together enough yarn to create a vest or shawl from your stash.
Learn to mix color, texture, and novelty yarns to create a one of a kind wearable art piece while using up yarns in your stash.
Required Materials:
Yarns of approximately the same weight in a variety of colors and textures. Lighter weight yarns can be held with multiple strands .
600-900 yds for Vest
1000 yds for Shawl
Needles 1 to 2 sizes larger than yarn
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| Every Sunday From Apr 27th to Jun 1st, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 6 sessions
Instructor: Hollis
Description:
Work on the assigned project, do a sample swatch, or work on your own while seeing the techniques. We’ll help you start something new or complete something old – The choice is up to you!
Topics to be covered:
April 27 - June 1 - Go to the Desert...Knit a Sahara sweater
Club Fee: $100 for 6 sessions (1 week free a $20 savings) Want to check it out or can’t come too often? Drop in Fee: $20 per class
Required Materials:
Materials vary by project. See any Full Thread Ahead Staff Member to select your materials.
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| Every Tuesday From Jan 22nd to Mar 4th, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | ||
| Every Tuesday From Mar 11th to Apr 16th, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | ||
| Every Tuesday From Apr 22nd to May 28th, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | ||
| Every Tuesday From Jul 8th to Aug 19th, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 6 sessions
Instructor: Hollis
Description:
Work on the assigned project, do a sample swatch, or work on your own while seeing the techniques. We’ll help you start something new or complete something old – The choice is up to you!
July 8th - August 19- Summer shawls, wraps, and skirts. Work up a favorite cover-up for those cool nights.
No class July 29.
Club Fee: $100 for 6 sessions (1 week free a $20 savings) Want to check it out or can’t come too often? Drop in Fee: $20 per class
Required Materials:
Materials vary by project. Please see any staff member to select the perfect materials for your project.
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| Every Wednesday From Jan 23rd to Mar 5th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am | ||
| Every Wednesday From Mar 12th to Apr 16th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am | ||
| Every Wednesday From Apr 23rd to May 28th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am | ||
| Every Wednesday From Jul 9th to Aug 20th, 2008 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
This class meets a total of 6 sessions
Instructor: Hollis
Description:
Work on the assigned project, do a sample swatch, or work on your own while seeing the techniques. We’ll help you start something new or complete something old – The choice is up to you!
Topics to be covered:
July 9th - August 20- Summer shawls, wraps, and skirts. Work up a favorite cover-up for those cool nights.
No class July 30.
Club Fee: $100 for 6 sessions (1 week free a $20 savings) Want to check it out or can’t come too often? Drop in Fee: $20 per class
Required Materials:
Materials vary by project. Talk to any staff member to get the correct materials for your project.