Classes & Groups
Knitting: Beginning Knitting
Saturday, May 19th, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sherrine Whalley
Learn to knit, making a simple scarf.
Class Fee: $15
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Knitting: Summer Scarf
Saturday, June 9th, 2 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
Knit this beautiful summer scarf in ultra pima cotton by Cascade. This is a beginner project, but participants must have knitting experience (co & knit). You will learn a simple lace pattern, including purling, yarn over, ssk, and more.
Class Fee: $10
Materials: 1 skein ultra pima cotton, needles in size 4 and 5 (or sizes to obtain gauge). All materials available at store. Free pattern. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Knitting: Beginning Knitting
Tuesday, June 19th, 3 to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
Learn to knit, making a simple scarf or washcloth.
Class Fee: $10
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Crochet: Row of Pineapple Scarf
Saturday, June 23rd, 1 to 3 p.m.
Instructor: Carol McDowall
Learn to crochet and make this interesting scarf. This is a beginning level class.
Class Fee: $10
Materials: Instructor will advise and help participants choose materials (all available at the store). Pattern calls for 4 oz. worsted weight and a "k" hook, but other weights of yarn could also be used. Instructor will provide pattern. (Participants will receive 10% off all beading and crochet supplies the day of class)
Knitting: Learn to knit socks
Saturday, June 30th, 1 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Sherrine Whalley
Learn all the steps to make socks in one session by making this mini sock. Participants must kno how to knit, purl, co, bind off, and have experience with double points..
Class Fee: $15
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. Or bring from stash. DK or worsted weight is ideal--with corresponding double point needles. Instructor will provide pattern. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Knitting for kids: Learn to knit
Tuesday, July 10th 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
Kids 9 and older--learn to knit. Choice of 2 beginner projects.
Class Fee: $5
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Crochet: Feather Jewelry
Saturday, July 14th, 1 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Carol McDowall
Crochet this fun jewelry--necklaces, earrings, or hair piece--incorporating feathers. Must be able to crochet.
Class Fee: $15
Materials: Instructor will advise and help participants choose materials (all available at the store). Instructor will provide pattern. (Participants will receive 10% off all beading and crochet supplies the day of class)
Knitting: Ruffle Scarves
Tuesday, July 17th, 5 to 7 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
These ruffled scarves are all the rage this year. Learn to make them in one of a half dozen yarn choices. This is a beginner level project, but you must know the basic knit stitch or how to crochet. Great gift item
Class Fee: $10
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Knitting: Make Mittens
Saturday, July 21st, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sherrine Whalley
Learn all the steps to make mittens in one session by making this mini mitten. Participants must know how to knit, purl, co, bind off, and have experience with double points.
Class Fee: $15
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. Or bring from your stash.. DK or worsted weight is ideal--with corresponding double point needles. Instructor will provide pattern. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Knitting for kids: Learn to knit
Tuesday, July 17th 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
Kids 9 and older--learn to knit. Choice of 2 beginner projects.
Class Fee: $5
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Knitting: Mock Cable Beret
Saturday, July 28th, 2 to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
An advanced beginner class in which you'll make the popular beret/slouchy hat in a striped pattern. Participants will learn to knit in the round, color change, knit a mock cable, and decrease. Must know how to co, knit, and purl.
Class Fee: $15
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. Pattern calls for worsted wight yarn in 2 colors and 16" circulars in sizes 5 and 7. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Crochet: Wrap Sweater
Saturday, August 11th, 1 to 4 p.m., plus 1 more session
Instructor: Carol McDowall
Make this lovely wrap sweater for any season, using a worsted weight yarn. Must know how to crochet. Half double stitch is used throughout, and participants will learn to read a pattern to shape sweater. Second session date will be chosen by participants and instructor.
Class Fee: $30
Materials: Instructor will advise and help participants choose materials (all available at the store). Pattern calls for worsted weight cotton and a G or H hook. Instructor will provide pattern. (Participants will receive 10% off all beading and crochet supplies the day of class)
Knitting: Chunky Cowl
Tuesday, August 14th , 5 to 7 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
An advanced beginner class. Pattern is designed for bulky weightyarns, and we have a new bulky merino with a little sparkle--perfect to make for the holidays. Must know hotw to cast on, knit, and purl.
Class Fee: $10
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
Knitting: Beginning Knitting
Saturday, August 18th, 3 to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Mikula
Learn to knit, making a simple scarf or washcloth.
Class Fee: $10
Materials: Instructor will help choose yarn and needles as part of class. All materials available at store. (Participants will receive 10% off all knitting supplies the day of class)
For registration & questions please call 715-635-6811 or email us at northwind@northwindbook.com (generally must be 3 registered for class to be held)
On-going Opportunities
Beginning Knitting Wednesdays 2:00 to 4:00
Instructor: Sherrine Whalley
For kids and adult beginners. Come whenever you can. Sherrine will get you started
and help with projects in progress. She will stay to 4:30, but please let us know if you need the later time. A knitting group has formed with Sherrine at this time, too—come join them! [Note: Sherrine is sensitive to strong smells, so we appreciate if you wear minimal perfume, thanks ]
Class Fee: $1 per class (includes beginning supplies). Note: No need to register—just drop in.
Knitting Clinic NEW! Tuesdays & Fridays, 1 to 3:00
Have a knitting question or problem? Drop in Tuesdays or Fridays this summer between 1 and 3. Lisa Mikula will be available to answer yourqeustions or help fix knitting mishaps!
Plan Your Own Class NEW! By appointment
Girls' weekend? Can't make our regular classes? Get 3 or more friends together, tell us what project you'd like to do, and we'll see if we can schedule a class for you. (Knitting & crocheting available at this point, and the more notice we have the better.) Instructors: Lisa Mikula, Carol McDowall, or Sherrine Whalley
Beginning Weaving By appointment
Instructor: Alene Peterson
Private instruction on loom in instructor’s home. Call Alene to make arrangements. 635-7344
Knitting League of Spooner Mondays 11:30—3:00
Bring a knitting project, knit together, and share ideas and conversation.
Northwoods Weavers 1st Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Talk Weaving! Bring in weaving questions or projects to share/discuss. Bring a bag lunch.
Wild River Quilting Guild 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1:00
Bring your quilting project and work together.
Artists’ Critique 3rd Wednesday 11:00
Area artists meet to share their works of art and learn from one another.
