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Nov
13

Beginner Weaving on a Rigid Heddle

This class is now full, but another will be held in January - let me know if you’re interested!

Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom. This technique is a nice way to get into weaving without getting really technical! The direct warping method streamlines this process and you’ll get to the weaving part sooner.

Make a pretty table runner or placemat. You are welcome to take the loom home for the week and continue working on the project, and then meet Saturday afternoon, Nov 23, to take the project off the loom.

Cost $75.

Call for more details 608-637-3443

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Oct
26

Stranded Mittens, class 1

Learn to knit with two colors per round and make mittens! Stranded mittens are double warm and durable. Charts will be provided.

You need to know how to knit and purl confidently - you will learn the rest in class. This is a three week class.

Pattern is Elja by Skeindeer Knits. You will need 50g of two contrasting colors of DK weight yarn. Our BFL BFF Stranded Mitten Kits are perfect for this, but you can also make up your own. You will also need small circumference needles, dpns, 9” circular, Magic Loop needle, or 2 circulars, probably in sizes US3 and US5 (depends on your individual tension).

An optional modification will be to add a Latvian Braid.

Call for more information or to register!

Cost $45


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Sep
20

Shepherd's Chair Pad Braiding

Make a chair pad, or a rug if you’re up for a bigger project, out of 100% wool roving. We’ll braid the roving, and then you’ll take it home to felt your braids. We will reconvene on a second date to sew them together.

Cost - FREE - it is not so much a class as it a grappling through the well laid out instructions in the book The Shepherd’s Rug by Lettie Klein.

You will need approximately 16 oz wool roving for a chair pad. Ewetopia has some natural colored roving for $2/ounce. Wouldn’t it be fun to dye it? If not, Ewetopia has a wide range of dyed and natural colored roving.

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Sep
18

Beginner Fingerless Mitts, class 1

So you know how to knit and wonder how to move on? Take this class and learn not only how to purl but also how to knit on double pointed needles, do ribbing, read a pattern, read your knitting, and make useful fingerless mitts. (I will offer an alternate ending for the fingers and the braid, unless you’re feeling particularly spicy and want to try it!)

Cost for 2 weeks is $40. You will need to bring or buy a skein of worsted weight yarn and needles needed for the class.

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Aug
13

Learn to Purl, class 1

So you know how to knit and wonder how to move on? Take this class and learn not only how to purl but also how to do ribbing, read a pattern, read your knitting, and make a project (tbd)

Cost for 2 weeks is $35. You will need to bring or buy a skein of yarn and needles needed for the class.

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Jul
26
to Jul 27

Used Fiber Equipment Sale

Do you have spinning wheels, looms, and other fiber equipment you’d like to sell?

Are you looking for any of the above?

Let’s have a sale, in conjunction with Viroqua Sidewalk Sales! Contact us for more details or call 608-637-3443

Equipment so far includes:

2 used Kromski spinning wheels

a Great Wheel

a Babe spinning wheel

a no-name wheel that works

a Northfield Loom

a Skein Winder

a vintage Schacht Rigid Heddle Loom 20”

a couple warping boards

an adjustable continuous strand loom and stand

a Beka Loom, rigid heddle

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Jul
23

Open Forum

Do you know how to cast on and do the knit and purl stitches and are ready to take the next step to broaden your skills?

Have you taken on a pattern that’s difficult for you and would love to have help at your side to make sense of it all?

Always wanted to learn stitches like brioche knitting or stranded colorwork but not sure where to start?

Then then this might be for you.

​It’s a two hour, semi-private lesson (never more than three others) where each student can choose a different knitting challenge they want to focus on that day. 

This is not to replace the day-to-day help we offer at Ewetopia for free, but instead to encourage knitters to challenge themselves to their unique next level, even if it means learning entirely new skills.

Knitters of all skill levels are encouraged–from those who’ve just completed our Learn To Knit class to folks who have been building their skills for years.

Here are a sample of skills you might want to tackle in Open Forum:

  • A first hat: Joining in the round, decreasing stitches, and using double-pointed needles

  • Knitting socks using the “magic loop” technique

  • How to create stitches or lace patterns

  • A first sweater, whether for a baby or yourself

  • Stranded colorwork mittens

  • Brioche

    Please decide which pattern or skill you’d like to work on before class. We are happy to help you pick a pattern in the days leading up to your class. 

    If you have signed up for an Open Forum Class and would like us to help you narrow the pattern options down, just send us an email.

    Cost is $20 per session, and five sessions for $80.

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Jul
16

Open Forum

Do you know how to cast on and do the knit and purl stitches and are ready to take the next step to broaden your skills?

Have you taken on a pattern that’s difficult for you and would love to have help at your side to make sense of it all?

Always wanted to learn stitches like brioche knitting or stranded colorwork but not sure where to start?

Then then this might be for you.

​It’s a two hour, semi-private lesson (never more than three others) where each student can choose a different knitting challenge they want to focus on that day. 

This is not to replace the day-to-day help we offer at Ewetopia for free, but instead to encourage knitters to challenge themselves to their unique next level, even if it means learning entirely new skills.

Knitters of all skill levels are encouraged–from those who’ve just completed our Learn To Knit class to folks who have been building their skills for years.

Here are a sample of skills you might want to tackle in Open Forum:

  • A first hat: Joining in the round, decreasing stitches, and using double-pointed needles

  • Knitting socks using the “magic loop” technique

  • How to create stitches or lace patterns

  • A first sweater, whether for a baby or yourself

  • Stranded colorwork mittens

  • Brioche

    Please decide which pattern or skill you’d like to work on before class. We are happy to help you pick a pattern in the days leading up to your class. 

    If you have signed up for an Open Forum Class and would like us to help you narrow the pattern options down, just send us an email.

    Cost is $20 per session, and five sessions for $80.

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Jul
14

Beginner Crochet Dishcloths

This is for brand new crocheters or those needing refreshment. In the first class you learn the basics, and in the second class you’ll learn how to read a pattern and make a dishcloth!

Cost - $48 and includes a hook and a skein of Hempathy

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Jul
9

Open Forum

Do you know how to cast on and do the knit and purl stitches and are ready to take the next step to broaden your skills?

Have you taken on a pattern that’s difficult for you and would love to have help at your side to make sense of it all?

Always wanted to learn stitches like brioche knitting or stranded colorwork but not sure where to start?

Then then this might be for you.

​It’s a two hour, semi-private lesson (never more than three others) where each student can choose a different knitting challenge they want to focus on that day. 

This is not to replace the day-to-day help we offer at Ewetopia for free, but instead to encourage knitters to challenge themselves to their unique next level, even if it means learning entirely new skills.

Knitters of all skill levels are encouraged–from those who’ve just completed our Learn To Knit class to folks who have been building their skills for years.

Here are a sample of skills you might want to tackle in Open Forum:

  • A first hat: Joining in the round, decreasing stitches, and using double-pointed needles

  • Knitting socks using the “magic loop” technique

  • How to create stitches or lace patterns

  • A first sweater, whether for a baby or yourself

  • Stranded colorwork mittens

  • Brioche

    Please decide which pattern or skill you’d like to work on before class. We are happy to help you pick a pattern in the days leading up to your class. 

    If you have signed up for an Open Forum Class and would like us to help you narrow the pattern options down, just send us an email.

    Cost is $20 per session, and five sessions for $80.

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Jul
2

Open Forum

Do you know how to cast on and do the knit and purl stitches and are ready to take the next step to broaden your skills?

Have you taken on a pattern that’s difficult for you and would love to have help at your side to make sense of it all?

Always wanted to learn stitches like brioche knitting or stranded colorwork but not sure where to start?

Then then this might be for you.

​It’s a two hour, semi-private lesson (never more than three others) where each student can choose a different knitting challenge they want to focus on that day. 

This is not to replace the day-to-day help we offer at Ewetopia for free, but instead to encourage knitters to challenge themselves to their unique next level, even if it means learning entirely new skills.

Knitters of all skill levels are encouraged–from those who’ve just completed our Learn To Knit class to folks who have been building their skills for years.

Here are a sample of skills you might want to tackle in Open Forum:

  • A first hat: Joining in the round, decreasing stitches, and using double-pointed needles

  • Knitting socks using the “magic loop” technique

  • How to create stitches or lace patterns

  • A first sweater, whether for a baby or yourself

  • Stranded colorwork mittens

  • Brioche

    Please decide which pattern or skill you’d like to work on before class. We are happy to help you pick a pattern in the days leading up to your class. 

    If you have signed up for an Open Forum Class and would like us to help you narrow the pattern options down, just send us an email.

    Cost is $20 per session, and five sessions for $80.

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Jun
25

Open Forum

Do you know how to cast on and do the knit and purl stitches and are ready to take the next step to broaden your skills?

Have you taken on a pattern that’s difficult for you and would love to have help at your side to make sense of it all?

Always wanted to learn stitches like brioche knitting or stranded colorwork but not sure where to start?

Then then this might be for you.

​It’s a two hour, semi-private lesson (never more than three others) where each student can choose a different knitting challenge they want to focus on that day. 

This is not to replace the day-to-day help we offer at Ewetopia for free, but instead to encourage knitters to challenge themselves to their unique next level, even if it means learning entirely new skills.

Knitters of all skill levels are encouraged–from those who’ve just completed our Learn To Knit class to folks who have been building their skills for years.

Here are a sample of skills you might want to tackle in Open Forum:

  • A first hat: Joining in the round, decreasing stitches, and using double-pointed needles

  • Knitting socks using the “magic loop” technique

  • How to create stitches or lace patterns

  • A first sweater, whether for a baby or yourself

  • Stranded colorwork mittens

  • Brioche

    Please decide which pattern or skill you’d like to work on before class. We are happy to help you pick a pattern in the days leading up to your class. 

    If you have signed up for an Open Forum Class and would like us to help you narrow the pattern options down, just send us an email.

    Cost is $20 per session, and five sessions for $80.

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Rigid Heddle Weaving
Apr
28

Rigid Heddle Weaving

Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom. This technique is a nice way to get into weaving without getting really technical! The direct warping method streamlines this process and you’ll get to the weaving part sooner.

Make a pretty table runner or placemat. You are welcome to take the loom home for the week and continue working on the project, and then meet the following Saturday afternoon to take the project off the loom.

$75 and includes use of a 15” Cricket Loom. You are welcome to use your own rigid heddle loom though if you have one.

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Wet Felted Trout
Apr
27

Wet Felted Trout

This is another great class offered by Justine Zimmer. This class is mainly wet felting with a little bit of embroidery, sewing, and needle felting thrown in. All materials and equipment are provided. You will learn how to wet felt a 3D project over a resist, embed embellishments, and attach small bits of detail.

Cost is $95 and includes all you need. Don’t want a trout? You are free to make any fish with this relative shape - let us know ahead of time though so we can have colors of wool ready for you!

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Apr
13

Fiber Destash and Rehoming

Bring in your unwanted quality fiber items and offer them for sale! All proceeds are collected separately and will be donated to the Living Faith Food Pantry. Prices may be set by the buyer in some cases or donate what you can in others.

Wound or partial skeins are fine! Also needles, hooks, notions.

Don’t have a stash? Come and get some great deals on great yarn.

Leftover items will be donated to the Youth Initiative High School or the residents of Maplewood Terrace. If you have ideas for other places let us know!

We will accept items through the week before.

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Needle Felted Sheep
Mar
23

Needle Felted Sheep

Make a darling needle felted sheep with Justine Zimmer. This is a skill building project - including a wire armature - so some needle felting experience is encouraged. The class will move along at a good pace.

The class size is limited. Cost $95 and includes all supplies.

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Mar
6

Field Mitts

A free KAL making these lovely mitts by Camilla Vad. You will need to purchase the pattern though. DK yarn and needles to get 7.5 sts/inch. This KAL may continue for two or three Wednesdays.

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Mar
2

Cuff Down Socks

This three week class covers cuff down socks and a traditional turned heel. During the last class we will introduce the cast on for toe up socks as well.

Cost is $40 for three weeks. Yarn choice is up to you but consider choosing thicker yarn if you are a beginner knitter or don’t have much time between classes to knit.

You need to be a comfortable in both knitting and purling.

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Feb
18

Rigid Heddle for Beginners

Using one of our Schacht Cricket looms, or one of your own, you’ll learn warping and weaving a small table runner. This has been a popular class, and is limited to four (or five if someone has their own loom).

The loom is available for use during the week if you want to weave a longer piece and meet up with the instructor Saturday afternoon Feb 24 for instruction on removing it from the loom.

Cost $75 - you will need to bring yarn for the project.

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