{"title":"The Hayloft","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"crocheted-blanket-square","title":"Next Steps in Crochet: The Granny Square","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natalie Bullock\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/needlesinthehay.ca\/collections\/classes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please review our class policies before registering*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou've successfully ventured into the world of crochet and have learned the basic stitches and can work on the round. This 2 week class is a perfect next step for you. You will explore the granny square beginning with the traditional motif and then branch out to several multi-colour and floral designs. You will add to your repertoire of stitches and techniques including the treble crochet stitch, magic ring, chart reading, and how to sew squares together to make a blanket or garment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring or buy your yarn and corresponding hook. Great opportunity to use up odds and ends. We suggest a 4-5mm hook and 2-3 colours of DK or worsted weight yarn. Sandnes Garn \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/needlesinthehay.ca\/products\/peer-gynt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeer Gynt\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/needlesinthehay.ca\/products\/perfect\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerfect\u003c\/a\u003e would be great for this class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-requisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e completion of the \u003cem\u003eBeginner Crochet\u003c\/em\u003e class or working knowledge of basic crochet stitches (chain, single and double crochet)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Needles in the Hay","offers":[{"title":"Saturday Nov. 14 \u0026 21 | 1-3pm","offer_id":49750937600228,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1409\/3010\/files\/1000016147.heic?v=1773932953"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-crochet","title":"Beginner Crochet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natalie Bullock\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/needlesinthehay.ca\/collections\/classes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please review our class policies before registering*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wanted to try crochet but waiting for the right opportunity? This 2 part series of classes may be exactly what you're looking for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie will take you through the basics and get you started on a cute and stylish storage basket the first night. We will meet again the following week to finish it up and explore other basic stitches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-requisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e None! No experience required\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included. Pattern, yarn and crochet hook will be provided\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Needles in the Hay","offers":[{"title":"Sunday Oct. 25 \u0026 Nov. 1 | 2-4pm","offer_id":49750955720932,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1409\/3010\/files\/Basket_medium2.webp?v=1749561294"},{"product_id":"fair-isle-colourwork-essentials","title":"Fair Isle Colourwork Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natalie Bullock\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/needlesinthehay.ca\/collections\/classes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please review our class policies before registering*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most remote inhabited island in the UK boasts stunning natural beauty, wildlife and human kindness. The perfect muse for an ancient and celebrated knitting style which captured the imagination of the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this two part class you will learn everything you need to know to start your fair isle knitting on the right foot. Using Ella Gordon's “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/roosty-beanie\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoosty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e” hat pattern, we’ll knit through the project together, mastering techniques along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-requisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e This class is designed for the intermediate knitter. Participants must be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, Long-tail cast-on, knitting in the round, and decreasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework: \u003c\/strong\u003eCast on your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/roosty-beanie\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoosty Hat\u003c\/a\u003e and finish the ribbing and increase row, ready to begin the colourwork section at Chart A Please bring your hat with completed ribbing to the first class on the needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included. Bring or buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRoosty Hat by Ella Gordon\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/roosty-beanie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/roosty-beanie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.5mm 16” circular needle for working rib\u003cbr\u003e3.5mm 16” circular needle for working hat body\u003cbr\u003e3.5mm double pointed needles for working hat crown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking. Review Roosty pattern for more gauge details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWoolen spun, 100% wool fingering weight yarn in the following amounts. 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You’ve seen them and loved them but likely thought they were part of a skill set only within reach of the most advanced knitters. Shhh! We'll let you in on knitting’s best kept secret: cables are easy! If you can cast on, knit, purl and bind-off, then you have all the necessary skills to knit cables.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJoin us for a 2-hour class where we’ll break down the twists and turns of the knitted cable. You will be introduced charted cable patterns which we'll decode together to knit some simple cables. The focus of the remainder of the class will be to create a larger sampler project that will include variety of different cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your own set of 5mm (US 8) needles and we will supply the wool and the cable needle. 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