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Call to register for workshops - 865-983-9554

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Come by the shop in Historic Downtown Maryville during business hours


The new location offers plenty of space as seen here during the Maggiknits workshop with designer/author Maggie Jackson.
Proud accomplishments from the Maggiknits workshop during grand opening weekend.
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Kool Knitting & Hot Crafting
Summer Camps

at
The Knitting Nest
865-983-9554



This summer will be totally awesome at The Knitting Nest!! Kids, 8 years and up are invited to join us and learn how to knit a caterpillar. After that you can move on to felt a bag and finally knit a pair of cozy mittens!

If you're more of a crafter, experiment with old felted sweaters, beads, buttons and more, and make your own Messenger Pouch; then move on to create a one-of-a-kind pillow and finally test your skills on a teddy bear!


Here's how it works:

-Weekly camps are held Mon. - Fri.
-Morning sessions are from 10 am to 1 pm
-Afternoon session are from 2 p to 5pm
-Ages 8 and older
-All materials are provided
-Students are asked to bring a brown bag lunch
-Cost per student is $100. "Knittin Mittens" Camp is $120 per student

In case of cancellation, fees will be refunded less a $25 registration fee up to 2 weeks prior to reserved session. If a reservation has to be cancelled within the last 2 weeks prior to session no refund can be given.


CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP FOR A WEEK FILLED WITH CRAFTING FUN!


Crazy Caterpillar
Crazy Caterpillar
Knitting Camps (morning sessions)
Beginning Knitting
Week of June 22-26 or Week of July 13-17
Learn the Basics - how to cast on stitches, knit, decrease and increase, and create a silly caterpillar to take home at the end of the week!

 
Felting A Bag
Week of June 29 - July 3
or Week of July 20-24
After the Basics, apply your new skills by first knitting, then experience felting a one-of-a-kind bag!



Knittin' Mittens
Week of July 6-10 or week of July 27-31
Scarves, hats and mittens! Knit in the round and work on your first pair of mittens. Then ponder this: Who in your family needs some hand-knitted mittens for Christmas?



Felted Purse
Felted Purse
Knitted Mitten
Knitted Mitten
Crafting Camps (afternoon sessions)
Projects for the Crafting Camps are taken from a book called, Sweater Renewal. We'll be using old sweaters, beads, buttons, ribbons and much more to make a different project during each camp week.
Messenger Pouch - Week of June 22-26 or Week of July 13-17
Pillow - Week of June 29 - July 3 or Week of July 20-24
Teddy Bear - Week of July 6-10 or Week of July 27-31

Visit The Knitting Nest for more information and a look at each project! It'll be hard to make a choice.

Crafted Pillow
Crafted Pillow

Ongoing Workshops and Events

 

Brown Bag Lunch

Brown Bag Luncheon dates are every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month

Noon – 2 PM

Description: Need to unwind a bit? Need to pull out and old project and work on it?

Need some company, a little chat, a laugh?

Then grab your project, a brown bag lunch and come to The Knitting Newst for our 2-hour Brown Bag Lunch!

This free, no instruction social will take you mind off any icky day if necessary! Or, it’ll make you even happier than you already are.

Get cozy, sit down, knit a few rows and eat your lunch with us.

 

What’s New to You?

Fee: $50/four 2-hour sessions

 

These blocks of four 2-hour sessions are designed for you to bring in pretty much anything you want to work on and/or need help with, like finishing a project or starting a new technique. Pick up some tips and tricks from other knitters and their projects along the way while enjoying two hours of guild-free knitting with people who share the passion.

What’s New to You is scheduled for most Tuesday afternoons as well as some evenings and some Saturday afternoons. You can use your sessions during any designated days/times. Session blocks must be used within six weeks of purchase.

For more information, please check the calendar, give us a call or visit us at the shop.

 

Beginning Knitting Classes

Fee: $15 per 2-hour session

When: These knitting classes are taken during any “What’s New to You Session”.

Please call to set up a day and time that works for you.

Description: If you are interested in learning how to knit, this is the place to come to! Our beginning classes are divided into three 2-hour workshops. You can take all three or pick and choose the right one for you.

Session 1: You’ll learn how to cast on, knit and bind off.

Session 2: We’ll show you how to purl, increase and decrease.

Session 3: You’ll knit in the round, applying all newly mastered techniques.

After you worked through all three sessions, you’ll be able to pretty much tackle anything you’d like to try, including scarves, afghans, baby blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves and socks!

 

We are more than happy to answer questions and help you along with your patterns. Sometimes, as I’m sure you know there are no quick fixes and a project needs to be dealt with step by step or even stay with us for a while. In order to give every knitter the same consideration and wonderful experience at The Knitting Nest please give us a call and set up a time when we can give you and your project our undivided attention. Thank you for understanding.

 

Specialty Quickies are available for $10/1 hour per person by appointment scheduled during business hours Monday – Friday, depending on availability.

 

Private Instruction is available for $30/2 hrs per person by appointment scheduled during business hours Monday – Friday, depending on availability.

 


General Info


Regardless of indicated skill levels, all students should at least be comfortable with the knit stitch. If you are not clear about what skills are needed for a class please ask us.
It is strongly suggested to purchase any materials needed prior to the first session of each class. Time is precious and classes will begin on time.
Please make sure you bring all your basic knitting supplies as well as any special materials and homework to each class. While we are all more than happy to share, sometimes there is not enough to go around.
Please try to attend all dates indicated for a workshop. If there is a conflict in scheduling, we will be more than happy to set up a day and time for you to come in and make up the session you missed.

Above all let's have fun knitting!                           

See you then,
Antje



 

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