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Drop-In assistance with Chialee Yeh
Tues 11a-1p
Fri 2:30p - 5:30p
We're here to help with those dropped stitches and other knitting mishaps. When you purchase your materials at Cardigans, free assistance is available with Chialee, our expert knitter. She can rescue practically anything! Fee: Free with yarn purchased at Cardigans and for Cardi Club members. $5.00 per 20 minutes for all others
Class April 29: Entre to Entrelac
Enter ENTRELAC!
Crazy easy and fun to knit.
Come try entrelac knitting
Pillow? Boho bag? Baby Blanket?
at Cardigans Knit Shop
Sunday April 29
11am – 3pm*
FEE: $25 at time of class
ENTRELAC (from the French word, to interlace) is a stunning and
interesting method of creating a fabric that looks woven and complicated, but
uses only 8-10 stitches at a time..Samples on display at Cardigans Knit Shop
Come join us!
Create a lovely accessory.
*Limited space in this workshop, so please RSVP
to Cardigans to reserve a space. 805.569.0531
Class April 26: Intro to Handspinning
Intro to Handspinning
Learn to make your very own yarn on a Drop Spindle!
Cardigans is excited to welcome back Denise Dailey to continue her wonderful handspinning classes! Denise has put together a fun, approachable, jam-packed “Intro to Handspinning” class that is guaranteed to get you spinning & smiling.
Her class takes a step by step, hands-on approach starting with an exploration of different types of fiber and how to assess them. From there she will share her 6-step method that makes spinning understandable and manageable. The class will also include an introduction to plying, setting & skeining so that you’ll be able to finish your skein properly. –Everyone WILL be spinning their own yarn by the end of class! - Come explore this new skill that will truly expand your fiber possibilities!
Class Date: Thursday, April 26
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Fee: $25
Reservations are required. 805.569.0531
All materials will be provided and loaner drop spindles will be available during class.
*Cardigans Knit shop will also have Yarnshine Beginner Spindle Kits available for purchase.
The PATIO IS OPEN!
The patio is open! Join us in our cozy creative corner! Comfy chairs, good lighting, great company!
MudSlide Collection Fund
Our dear friend Rowan has donated two of her beautiful and whimsical projects bags. For a donation of $10 or more. You have the possibility being a proud owner of one of them. We will be collecting to the end of April !
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WELCOME!
Cardigans is the place for knitters, crocheters, makers and our enormous family of fiber crafters to indulge in the creativity and craft we love. We invite you to come see, feel and touch our exciting selection of natural fibers, including hand-dyed and handspun yarns. Here you will find encouragement, inspiration and the tools to design, build and soar with your imagination and create your special handcrafted projects.
Life's pace can be hectic. Come visit our fibercraft family and join us at the table for a break in your busy day. Unplug and enjoy the therapeutic, tactile experience needlecrafting affords. You'll be in good company.
Imagine! Create!
JUST THE BASICS
Reservations and payment required in advance for all classes. Please call the store at 805.569.0531 to hold your seat.
Learn to Knit
Begin your adventure in creating knitted fabric! You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Use knit and purl stitches to create garter, stockinette and ribbed stitches. Learn to read simple patterns.
No experience necessary
Private beginner sessions available. Please call the shop to schedule.
Class fee: $30 per hour
Materials needed: Size US 8 or US 9 Knitting needles, 400 yards of worsted weight yarn
Learn to Crochet
See what you can create with a hook and some yarn. This may be our grandmothers' craft, but it is as fresh and new as ever! Come learn the fundamentals and see how addicting it is to crochet chains and the basic stitches of single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet.
No experience necessary
Private beginner sessions available. Please call the shop to schedule.
Class fee: $30 per hour
Materials needed: Size G crochet hook, 400 yards of worsted weight yarn
Intro to Handspinning with Denise Dailey
Learn to make your very own yarn on a Drop Spindle!
Cardigans is excited to welcome Denise Dailey as our new Handspinning teacher! Denise has put together a fun, accessible and proven “Intro to Handspinning” class that is guaranteed to get you spinning and smiling before the evening is through.
Denise’s class takes a step by step, hands-on approach to spinning. She will walk you through an exploration of the different types of fiber and how to assess them as a spinner. She will share a 6-step method she has developed to make spinning understandable and accessible to new spinners, and allows you to customize
Fee: $25
Reservations are required, call 805.569.0531
Minimum 3 students required to hold class.
All materials will be provided and loaner drop spindles will be available during class.
*Cardigans Knit shop will also have Yarnshine Beginner Spindle Kits available for purchase.
Intro to Weaving with Susan Venable
Weaving is a great way to use up some of your yarn stash! Join the fun of this popular fiber trend! Learn to warp the loom, start your project, and weave a beautiful scarf on a portable Ashford loom.
No previous skills necessary. Class is very limited so we recommend signing up for the waitlist as soon as possible.
Class Date and Time: Contact Cardigans to inquire.
Fee: $75
Looms available for short term rental: $25 per week
Resources and more information about weaving can be found on YouTube and Ravelry. Samples of woven scarves by Susan are on display at Cardigans.
Call Cardigans for information and reserve your spot now, 805.569.0531.
OUR GREAT BIG EXTENDED FAMILY!
Knitting Table Schedule
Open Table
Everyone is welcome to work on projects at the table on Tuesday thru Sunday during shop hours. No specific drop-in assistance. just the simple pleasure of knitting or crocheting in good company (help can be available when I have free time.).
I reserve the right to limit the table times when classes are being offered.
Wednesday Knit Night - 4:00pm - 7:00pm reserved for Cardi Club members.
Join our Annual Cardi Club!
Cardi Club annual membership offers many benefits: - Open table every day during shop hours - 10% discount on purchases, including store sale events - 30% discount coupon on one entire purchase for your birthday month - Discounted class fees - Wednesday night knitting circle - Complimentary knitting help - Special preview events for new yarn arrivals - Access to the Cardigans library of pattern books - and other surprise perks exclusive to Cardi Club members! There are a limited number of spaces available.
Fee: $100 (new and renewed annual memberships taken in January - February - still open to the end of April due to our local disasters)
Charity Knits
We gladly accept your blanket donations at Cardigans! To date, we have collected hundreds of blankets for the Santa Barbara chapter of Project Linus. Your knitted, crocheted and quilted projects benefit patients at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital who need a special "handmade" hug!
Ask about our program for Knitted Knockers too!