Stranded Slippers Class Start 07/08/24
Advanced Skills Project Series
learn stranded knitting & how to knit a slipper heal to toe with afterthought cuff
Stranded Slippers – Toe Up
Practice stranded knitting in this beautiful slipper with fun and unique construction. Start at the heel, work in the round, and finish at the toe, then open up the afterthought cuff and bind off in an I-cord.
Instructor: Jax Lewis
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced knitters who have mastered the required skills listed
Class: Total of 8 hours of instruction over 4 days
Monday afternoons from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
July 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 2024
Class Format: In Person
Cost: $85.00
Class Size: Max 6 Students
Minimum of 3 students required
Skills Required:
● Confident in knitting in the round with magic loop or double pointed needles
● Some experience with stranded knitting
● Some experience with chart reading
● 16 years of age or older
○ For younger students, please contact us.
Skills Learned:
● Judy’s magic cast on
● Stranded knitting
● Kitchener grafting
● Afterthought cuff
● I-cord bind off
Required Materials Not Included in Class Fee:
We ask that you purchase your patterns directly from the designer, so they receive full credit and payment, and bring a printed copy to class.
● Pattern – Choose one of the following designs by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson – note some designs use DK weight yarn and others use Worsted
○ https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/toffeln-skogsstjarna---arctic-starflower-slippers
○ https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elve-slippers
○ https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flora-slippers--toffeln-flora
○ https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/juliette-slippers
We are a small business and require you to purchase your yarn from Finnegan’s Run at a 10% discount*, and off the 10% discount* on any other class supplies you need.
● Yarn:
○ Both the Worsted version & DK version require 50 grams each of two contrasting colors
■ We have an information sheet at the register with details for each pattern
○ Shop sample is made using Berroco Ultra Alpaca Worsted
○ Other suggested yarns: Berroco Ultra Wool Worsted or DK; Berroco Vintage Worsted or DK; West Yorkshire Spinners Croft DK or Aran; West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece DK
● Needle:
○ 40 inch circular or DPNs in US 2.5, 3, or 4 as required by pattern
● Other:
○ Darning needle
○ Highlighter tape or magnetic pattern keeper
Finnegan’s Run Class Policies:
Our goal at Finnegan’s is to help enrich every student’s passion for knitting and crocheting by expanding skills, understanding new techniques, and creating beautiful projects. We offer small class sizes to ensure that every student gets the help they require. We want everyone to go home feeling confident and successful in the new skills learned.
Required Skills Policy
Please pay special attention to the prerequisites that are listed on each class sheet. Carefully read the skills that are required for each class prior to signing up. Each class is designed to teach a specific technique(s) and not necessarily the skills required to perform the technique. The dedicated class time does not account for teaching the skills on the required skills list. If you have any questions, please contact us and together we will make sure you are ready to get the most out of class.
Materials Policy
We are a small business and require you to purchase your class yarn from Finnegan’s Run.
Class Size Policy
“Learn to” Classes will run without a required class size. All other classes will have a required minimum class size. The minimum class size will be listed in the class description “Class Size.” If this class size is not met by three (3) days before the class start date we will cancel the class, notify the students, and issue a refund.
Refund Policy
Refunds for Prepaid Classes can only be made if we are notified at least two (2) weeks in advance of the first class date. Missed Classes will not be made up unless the Instructor is unable to teach or the shop is closed for inclement weather. No refunds for missed classes.
Discount Policy
Rewards and promotional discounts cannot be used on the purchase of classes, in other words it does not apply to class instruction fees. ALL IN-STOCK CLASS SUPPLIES ELIGIBLE FOR 10% DISCOUNT* Excludes special orders, trunk shows, loom rentals, loom purchases
We look forward to seeing you in class and sharing the journey of learning something new and exciting.