July July----August August 2011 @ The Studio

JulyJuly-August
2011 @ The Studio
The Studio Knitting & Needlepoint
1121 W 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
www.thestudiokc.com—(816) 531-4466
Service Project For
Breast Cancer Patients
Amigurumi Trunk Show
and Classes
The Studio's third quarter service project will benefit women who are currently receiving treatment for breast
cancer. For many breast cancer patients and survivors, changes in appearance caused by treatments or surgery can pose physical and emotional
obstacles in their journey to recover
and heal. Missys’ Boutique at the
University of Kansas Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion is an
appearance center designed to help
patients overcome those obstacles
with dignity and style.
The Studio is pleased to welcome Kahra
Graebner, more commonly known as
cheezombie on Ravelry, for a delightful
trunk show of her original knit patterns of
Amigurumi. Amigurumi are small, squishy
stuffed, very, very cute critters of all kinds.
Kahra is a local designer of knit Amigurumi whose knitting manifesto states that
all projects should only take a few hours
to knit from start to finish and should also
be fun. These fit the bill.
The full line of Kahra’s Amigurumi patterns will be on display and for purchase
at the Studio from Wednesday, July 20 to
August 17. Patterns sell for $5 each. In
addition, Kahra will teach two classes on
a couple of her most popular Amigurumi
patterns.
Cancer patients and survivors can receive
services and select products designed
just for them. The Boutique is named after
two women who lost their lives to breast
cancer in their early 30s.
Reflections Boutique, part of St. Luke’s
Hospital Center for Breast Care, helps
fund uninsured and underinsured breast
cancer patients' wigs, prosthetics and
other necessary items. It is a not-for-profit
appearance center committed to improving the appearance, self-esteem and wellness of Kansas City area cancer patients.
This service project will run from July 1 to
September 30, ending right before National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in
October. A list of items Studio customers
can knit or crochet and classes for this
quarterly service project can be found on
the back page of this newsletter.
Da Fungis
Amigurumi Mushrooms
This pair of big-eyed mushrooms are about four inches
high and four inches across
their caps. One Session.
Date/Time: Tuesday, August
2, 6-8 pm
Fee: $25 + Supplies
Garden Slug
With their big mouths, these are the most
gregarious garden pests ever!
These little slugs are sure to
delight the amigurumi lover and
softy knitter. One Session.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 30,
1-4 pm
Fee: $25 + Supplies
“How To” Classes! Learn to Knit or Crochet
Learn the basics of how to knit, crochet or needlepoint. These two hour Crash Courses in knitting or crochet classes will provide you with the skills you need to begin your adventure into one
of these hand crafts. If purchasing materials the day of the class, please allow time to before the
class starts to make your selections. One Session. Instruction is $10 if class materials are purchased at The Studio or $25.
Crash Courses in Knitting Dates/Times:
Thursday, July 7, 1-3 pm OR Friday, July 22,
11 am-1 pm OR Wednesday, August 3,
10:30 am-12:30 pm OR Monday, August 15,
1-3 pm OR Tuesday, August 30, 3-5 pm.
Crash Courses in Crochet Dates/Times:
Wednesday, July 20, 2-4 pm OR Saturday,
August 27, 1-3 pm.
Learn To Knit/Learn To Crochet
Do you prefer to learn in a more relaxed setting? Then these two-session “Learn To…”
classes are for you. “Learn To…” classes
are $10 if you purchase class materials at the
Studio or $30.
Learn to Knit Class Dates/Times
Tuesday, July 12 & 19, 6-8 pm OR Thursday,
July 14 & 21, 1:30-3:30 pm OR Saturday,
August 6 & 13, 10:30 am-12:30 pm.
Learn to Crochet Class Dates/Times:
Friday, July 15 & 22, 5:30-7:30 pm OR Monday, August 15 & 22, 5:30-7:30 pm.
How To Pick Your Classes….
One Flower: No prior knowledge/skill required
Two Flowers: Must know basic skills—cast on &
knit stitch or chain on and single and double crochet st
Three Flowers: Must know above and purl st or
how to crochet in the round
Four Flowers: Must know above and how to
increase and decrease and follow a pattern.
Ravelry 101
Do you know about the fabulous online yarn
community known as Ravelry? Whether you
are new to Ravelry or a frequent visitor, you
will learn something new in this class that will
help you make better use of the resources
that can be found on this website and can
also make you a better knitter or crocheter.
Class will include a demonstration and Tips
handout. Your may bring your own laptop,
netbook or tablet. One Session.
Dates/Time: Tuesday, July 26, 6-7:30 pm
OR Thursday, August 4, 1-2:30 pm
Fee: $10
Crochet Around Anything
Here are all the skills you will need to cover
anything with crochet; a flowerpot, a lamp, a
desk, a tree, even a person. Learn creative
shaping and stitch patterns for any redecorating project or yarn-bombing event. One Session.
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 19, 6-8 pm
Fee: $25 + Supplies
DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED!
Please call the Studio or drop by to register
for all classes, even FREE ones. Classes
with small enrollments are subject to cancellation and only those who are pre-registered
will be contacted.
The Studio Knitting & Needlepoint1121 W 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
www.thestudiokc.com—(816) 531-4466
Project Classes
Double-Ended Hook Crochet
A variation of Tunisian/Afghan crochet that produces wonderful color
patterns, this technique has gained
new life with the short, doubleended hook. Try making a simple
bag or start the Mesa Sweater pattern in the Winter Interweave Crochet. Experience with Tunisian
crochet is NOT required. One Session.
Date/Time: Sat, August 20, 2-4
pm
Fee: $25 + Supplies.
Earflap Hat
You have seen these popular hats everywhere; on snowboarders on the
slopes to casual shoppers on the
Plaza. This versatile pattern includes
options for braids or I-cord and tassels
or pom-poms and includes sizes for
children and adults. You will learn how
to do a knitted cast-on and increase
and decrease. Two Sessions.
Dates/Times: Wednesday, August 10
& 17, 5-7 pm
Fee: $30 + Supplies
Basic Sock Construction
If you have never knitted socks before, then this
class is for you. You will learn all the skills you
need to make socks from top to toe with double
point needles; including casting on, ribbing, turning the heel and closing
the toe. Be sure to check
about pre-class homework
when you register. Three
Sessions.
Dates/Times: Monday,
July 11, 18 & 25, 2-4 pm
OR Tuesday, August 9, 16
& 23, 6-8 pm.
Fee: $35 + Supplies
Textured Christmas Stocking
Mix up your stitches on this textured Christmas stocking. Choose your own
motifs to create something totally
unique. The textured knit and
purl stocking is knit in the round
and features traditional Scottish
and Scandinavian pattern
stitches. The short row heel is
worked after the leg and before
the foot motifs. Three Sessions.
Dates/Time: Wednesday, July
13, 27 & August 10, 2-4 pm
Fee: $35 + Supplies
Fair Isle Christmas Stocking
This class is a great introduction to Fair Isle knitting
also known as stranded
color knitting. You will also
learn basic sock shaping
skills, how to read charts and
manage the tension using
multiple strands of yarn in
the same row. The stocking
can be personalized with a
name on the top. Check
ahead for pre-class homework. 2 Sessions, 6 hours
Dates/Times: Sunday, July
17 & 24, 12:30-3:30 pm
Fee: $35 + Supplies
“Magical” Toe Up Socks
Learn advanced sock construction techniques to make socks from toe up. This
class includes using the Magic Loop (knitting
on a long circular instead of double point
needles), Judy’s Magic Cast-on, eye of the
partridge heel and Jeni’s Surprisingly
Stretchy Bind-off. Make a baby sized sock in
class and you will be ready to make any size
socks on your own, one or two at a time.
Note: You must be an experienced knitter.
Two Sessions.
Dates/Times: Sunday, Aug. 21 & 28, 1-3 pm
The Studio Knitting & Needlepoint—1121 W 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
www.thestudiokc.com—(816) 531-4466
More Studio News!
Breast Cancer Patient
Projects
For this project, think PINK, the symbolic
color of the fight against breast cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women will have breast
cancer in their lifetimes. The Studio has a
wide variety of pink yarn in all weights.
Both Missys’ Boutique and Reflections offer
fashion accessories, so scarfs are one item
that Studio customers can make. In addition,
breast cancer patients have some specific
needs:
.Chemo Caps: Caps for patients who have
lost their hair due to chemotherapy. Especially needed are close fitting caps to wear at
night to ward off chills.
Washcloths: Newly bald heads are very
sensitive to the touch. A beautiful washcloth,
made in a soft, washable yarn, can make
washing up a more pleasant experience.
The Reverse Bloom Flower Washcloth, a
class offered Thursday, July 21 & 28, 6-8 pm,
might be just the thing.
Knit Titties: These are knitted prostheses
for mastectomy patients who are waiting for
reconstruction surgery or who have decided
not to have breast reconstruction. They can
be made in different sizes and easily slipped
inside a regular bra.
Studio Hours
M-W-F-S
T-Th
Sun
10 am—
am—5 pm
10 am—
am—6 pm
Noon—
Noon—4 pm
Breast Cancer Project
Classes
Reverse Bloom
Flower Washcloth
This darling knitted washcloth pattern is knit reverse bloom style; five
petals are knit first in garter stitch
and then attached together in the
round. Knit in a soft pink chenille,
it is a perfect item to make
for the third quarter service project benefiting
breast cancer patients.
You will learn how to bind
off in knit, decreasing,and
the slip stitch, all skills
new knitters need to
know. Two Sessions.
Dates/Time: Thursday,
July 21 & 28, 6-8 pm.
Fee: $30 + Supplies
Tit Bits
Don’t Forget These Dates…
Studio Prayer Shawl/Blanket Ministry:
Sundays, July 10 and August 7, 1-2:30 pm
Studio Summer Book Group:
Sunday, July 10, 1:30-3 pm
The Moon Spinners by Sally Goldenbaum
Sunday, August 14, 1:30-3 pm
Casting Off by Nicole R. Dickson
Every year, thousands of women undergo mastectomies. Beryl Tsang met her mastectomy
challenge by turning her stash into the Knitty
Titty, a knitted prosthesis. Her story, along with
a free pattern, can be found on
Knitty.com. Learn how to make one of these
knitted breast prosthesis to donate to Reflections (at St. Luke’s) or Missys’ Boutique (at KU),
the recipients of the Studio’s third quarter service project benefiting breast cancer patients.
One Session.
Date/Time: Saturday, Aug. 13, 1:30-3:30 pm
Fee: $25 + Supplies
The Studio Knitting & Needlepoint—1121 W 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
www.thestudiokc.com—(816) 531-4466