{"product_id":"technique-series-beyond-knits-and-purls","title":"Technique Series - Building on the Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique Series - Beyond Knits and Purls ✨🧶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery knitter deserves a Fairy Godmother. Lucky for you, ours is the real deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaitlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, called \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eour \u003cstrong\u003eKnitting Fairy Godmother affectionately\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by some of our regulars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, has earned the title through years of mastering the craft and helping knitters discover just how capable they really are. With deep technical knowledge, an eye for detail, and a passion for teaching, she's ready to share the techniques that transform good knitters into confident, accomplished ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fall and winter series is designed for knitters who are ready to expand their skills. Each class focuses on a specific technique, breaking it down into clear, practical steps you can apply to your future projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll build confidence, refine your skills, and learn the little details that make a big difference! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics that will be covered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast On and Bind Off:  Learn which ones to use and when\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrog It!: how to run a lifeline, tink and rip out knitting with control\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitting in the Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStranded Colorwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll About Seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChart Reading for colorwork and lace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitting math- all about gauge and calculating yarn\/size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're ready to venture beyond your comfort zone or simply want to knit with greater confidence and precision, this series will give you the skills, knowledge, and encouragement to take your knitting to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause great knitting isn't magic—it's mastering the craft, one technique at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thought: I think \u003cstrong\u003e\"Because great knitting isn't magic—it's mastering the craft, one technique at a time.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a particularly effective closing because it ties the \"Fairy Godmother\" nickname back to the real message: expertise, not mystique. It preserves the charm of the nickname while reinforcing that the series is about building skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Caitlin Piette, the Knitting Fairy Godmother\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Dates: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eOffered Select Saturdays - starting at 12pm.  Sessions are either 1 or 2 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass fee:  $25 for each 1-hour class and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$\u003cstrong\u003e50 for each 2-hour class\u003c\/strong\u003e.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny purchases made for and during the class will receive 10% off!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasses are suited for all skill levels.  Everyone can benefit from learning something new about the craft! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Yarn:  For these classes, choose a yarn that is smooth and light in color for learning.  While it doesn't need to be a worsted weight yarn, a yarn that uses a US 7-9 needle is often easiest to learn new techniques and to see stitches most easily.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA minimum of three participants is required for classes to run. 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