Magic Loop Mittens with Lori Phillips at Yarn Garage in Rosemount

This is a two session Class, the first on September 12, 2011 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The second session will be one week later, September 19, 2011 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The $28.00 fee covers both sessions.

Learn how to knit mittens using the Magic Loop method! You never need to struggle with the double point needles again! This "magical" method makes knitting mittens a breeze! After learning the technique, you can use the magic loop method for everything from socks to sleeves in the round.

Magic Loop Mitten Class Supply List:

***Yarn and needles need to be purchased prior to class and yarn must be wound***

Yarn Options: Needles Gauge

BULKY - 90yards #13 - 40" circ. 2.5 sts/ inch

Malabrigo Rasta

Rowan Big Wool

Cascade Lana Grande

Spud & Chloe Outer

CHUNKY - 120 yards #10 - 40" circ. 3.5 sts/ inch

Cascade 128 Superwash

Berroco Vintage Chunky

Misti Alpaca Tonos Chunky

WORSTED - 140 yards #7 - 40" circ. 4.5 sts/ inch

Cascade 220 Superwash

Malabrigo Rios

Misti Alpaca Tonos Worsted

DK - 170 yards #3 - 40" circ. 5.5 sts/ inch

Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK

Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine held with a lace weight mohair

---Magic Mitten Pattern (available at Yarn Garage and Steven Be only)

---Needles: Size according to yarn and gauge with a 40" circular with a flexible cable. Please no plastic or bamboo needles with stiff cable (ex. clover bamboo needles). Instructor strongly recommends Addi Turbo, HiyaHiya, or ChiaoGoo Red Lace brand needles.

--Stitch markers

--Tapestry needle

Note: Students must take the time to do a gauge before purchasing needles. It is more important to have the correct gauge than the suggested needle size. Begin your stockinette stitch swatch with the suggested needle for your yarn choice and then adjust from there.