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TOYS!
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1
Cost: $25.00
Saturday
May 18
10:00-11:30am

Experience: All Levels Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Knit or crochet adorable toys the easy way! Work from one of our great books, including the newly published Crochet a Zoo by local author (and new mom) Megan Kreiner.

Megan will be on hand to sign books and help you crochet her irresistible toys!

Or bring your choice of toy pattern (including Amigurumi) and Evelyn will help you.

If you’re not sure what to make, Evelyn will help you find just the right pattern.


Reservation required. Space is limited.

Visit the shop to see the fabulous Trunk Show of Megan's toys and purchase an autographed copy of
Crochet a Zoo!


Knit/Crochet Therapy (Saturdays)
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1 mo
Cost: $25.00
Saturday
May 4,11,18
11:30am-1:00pm

Experience: All Levels Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Leave your cares at the door and join us for a relaxing informal session of knitting, crochet, and conversation every Saturday. Any skill level is ok.

Cost is $25 for 2 or more sessions (one month).

In this informal session, Evelyn will help you with your knitting and crochet projects. Or if you're having trouble deciding what to make, she will help you choose a pattern and yarn to suit your skill level and individual tastes. If you'd like to refresh your knitting or crochet skills, or learn to knit or crochet in a casual session, this drop-in session is for you.

No reservation required!
Pictured are some of Evelyn's regular students.


Knit/Crochet Therapy (Tuesdays)
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1 mo
Cost: $25.00
Tuesday
April 23,30; May 7,14,21,28
12:00-1:30pm

Experience: All Levels Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Leave your cares at the door and join us for a relaxing informal session of knitting, crochet, and conversation every Tuesday afternoon. Any skill level is ok.

Cost is $25 for 2 or more sessions (one month).

In this informal session, Evelyn will help you with your knitting and crochet projects. Or if you're having trouble deciding what to make, she will help you choose a pattern and yarn to suit your skill level and individual tastes. If you'd like to refresh your knitting or crochet skills, or learn to knit or crochet in a casual session, this drop-in session is for you.

No reservation required!
Pictured are some of Evelyn's regular students.


Kids Camp
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1
Cost: $25.00
Tuesday
Coming soon!
12:00-1:30pm

Experience: Novice Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Kids ages 7+ learn the basics of knitting or crochet while making a project of your choice. Choose from many simple patterns including bracelet, necklace, purse, hat, scarf, pillow, bowl, etc.

Different age-appropriate projects are available for girls and boys. Evelyn will help you choose a project that motivates you.

Embellish your projects with beads and buttons for even more fun!

Supplies: Purchase supplies during class. Beads and buttons will be provided.

Reservation required. Space is limited.


Kids Camp
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1
Cost: $25.00
Saturday
Coming soon!
10:00-11:30am

Experience: Novice Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Kids ages 7+ learn the basics of knitting or crochet while making a project of your choice. Choose from many simple patterns including bracelet, necklace, purse, hat, scarf, pillow, bowl, etc.

Different age-appropriate projects are available for girls and boys. Evelyn will help you choose a project that motivates you.

Embellish your projects with beads and buttons for even more fun!

Supplies: Purchase supplies during class. Beads and buttons will be provided.

Reservation required. Space is limited.


Knit/Crochet Private Lessons
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1
Cost: $50.00
Tuesday
Day/Evening
By Appointment

Experience: All Levels Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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One-On-One Instruction for all Knit/Crochet Levels. Affordable knit and crochet classes for individuals or groups. Instruction at Itza Knitterie or elsewhere, weekdays or Saturdays by appointment. Free consultation. Learn to knit or crochet or work on any new or unfinished project.

For more info, contact: Evelyn Van Orden
online: Click PREREGISTER below
email: evelyn@evelynarts.com (preferred)
phone: 818-237-8482.


BEADS!
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1
Cost: $25.00
Saturday
Coming soon!
10:00-11:30am

Experience: Adv Beginner Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Learn to knit or crochet with beads by making a beautiful bracelet, necklace, earrings, purse, scarf or shawl. Learn to add beads to existing projects. Different projects are available for advanced beginner, intermediate, and advanced level knitters and crocheters.

Prerequisite: Knitters must know cast on, k, p, kfb, k2tog, bind off and reading simple patterns. Crocheters must know ch, sc, slip st and reading simple
patterns.

Supplies: Purchase supplies during class for approximately $15-$25. Evelyn will help you choose a project according to your skill level and taste. Various kits, patterns, yarn, and beads will be available for purchase. Other supplies such as beading needles and findings will be provided as part of the class fee.

Pictured: Evelyn's award winning Knit Beaded Jewelry. Click on picture to enlarge. Click
here to see more photos.

Reservation required. Space is limited.
Visit the shop to see Evelyn's many lovely samples
.


Knit with Color: Intarsia
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1
Cost: $25.00
Saturday
Coming soon!
10:00-11:30am

Experience: All Levels Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Learn to knit with color, read color patterns & charts,
and fix mistakes. Or expand your color knitting skills by learning to design your own color patterns with charts.

Learn Intarsia, Fair Isle, or both. Sign up for one or both sessions.

Intarsia is the technique for adding colorful pictures, shapes, and themes to your knitting.

Fair Isle is the technique that uses only 2 colors per row and produces small, geometric patterns.

Stop by the shop to see the lovely samples.


Knit with Color: Fair Isle
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1
Cost: $25.00
Saturday
Coming soon!
10:00-11:30am

Experience: All Levels Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Learn to knit with color, read color patterns & charts, and fix mistakes. Or expand your color knitting skills by learning to design your own color patterns with charts.

Learn Intarsia, Fair Isle, or both. Sign up for one or both sessions.

Intarsia is the technique for adding colorful pictures, shapes, and themes to your knitting.

Fair Isle is the technique that uses only 2 colors per row and produces small, geometric patterns.

Stop by the shop to see the lovely samples.


Knit U: Lace
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1
Cost: $25.00
Saturday
Coming soon!
10:00-11:30am

Experience: All Levels Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Knitting University: Monthly workshop for knitters to take their skills to the next level. There is a different theme each month, but you are free to work on any technique or project you wish.

This Month's Theme:
Lace
Lace is elegant to wear and easier to knit than it looks!

Learn to knit lace, read lace patterns & charts, and fix mistakes.

Already a lace knitter?
Expand your lace knitting skills by learning to design your own lace patterns. Choose a project that challenges you to take your skills to the next level.

Not ready for lace right now?
Pick any new technique you wish to learn and Evelyn will help you master it!

Supplies: Purchase supplies in class, or bring a project you've been wishing to start or finish.

Pictured: Evelyn's Knit My First Lace Shawl pattern.
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Reservation required. Space is limited.
Stop by the shop to see the sample and buy the pattern.


Knit U: Crochet
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 1
Cost: $25.00
Saturday
Coming soon!
11:30am-1:00pm

Experience: All Levels Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Knitting University: Monthly workshop for knitters to take their skills to the next level. There is a different theme each month, but you are free to work on any technique or project you wish.

This Month's Theme:
Crochet for Knitters

A crochet hook is a knitter's best friend!

Learn quick yet elegant ways to start your knitting with a crochet cast on and finish your knitting with simple crochet stitches such as chain (ch) and single crochet (sc). Learn to add simple borders with combinations of sc and ch, and also reverse single crochet.

Already a crocheter?
Learn to add complex borders such as shells, mesh, or more complex lace. Learn provisional cast-on with a crochet hook. Learn to join pieces with crochet instead of sewing seams.

Supplies: Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors, a 4" x 4" (or larger) swatch knitted with a 3rd color of worsted weight yarn in stockinette stitch, crochet hook size US G or H, yarn needle for weaving tails.

Pictured: Evelyn's Knit Basketweave "I Love Terriers" Blanket finished with crochet borders. This design won a ribbon at the 2006 Los Angeles County Fair. Click on picture to enlarge.

Reservation required. Space is limited.
Stop by the shop to see the sample and buy the pattern.



Beginning Knitting
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 2
Cost: $50.00
Thursday
Coming soon!
5:00-6:00pm

Experience: Beginning Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Do you wish to learn to knit? In this class, you will learn the basics of knitting, or refresh your knitting skills, in 2 two-hour sessions. You will knit your first scarf while practicing basic knitting skills: cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and bind off. Evelyn will teach you how to read knitting patterns and how to choose patterns and yarns for your projects.

Scarf Patternns: Included in the class fee are 5 scarf patterns that Evelyn designed specifically for this class: Garter Stitch Scarf (pictured), Stockinette Scarf, Ribbed Scarf, Basketweave Scarf, and Sampler Scarf.

Pictured is Tammi Psaltis modeling her first knit scarf.


Supplies: Purchase supplies during class or bring your own: knitting worsted weight yarn (i.e. Plymouth Encore, solid color, medium or light tone), 14" long straight knitting needles (US size 9), crochet hook (US size G, H, or I) and tapestry needle (size 16). Evelyn will provide several simple scarf patterns, and will help you choose your project and supplies to suit your individual tastes.

Reservation required.


Beginning Crochet
Instructor:
Evelyn Van Orden
Sessions: 2
Cost: $50.00
Thursday
Coming soon!
5:00-6:00pm

Experience: Beginning Learn More
Location: Itza Knitterie
818-507-1813

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Do you wish to learn to crochet? Or do you wish to refresh your crochet skills? Do you have a crochet project you wish to finish? If so, then this two-session crochet workshop is designed for you.

Join us for two relaxing informal 2-hour workshops. Evelyn will help you learn to crochet, sharpen your crochet skills, start a new crochet project, or finish that UFO (UnFinished Object).

Included in the class fee is the pattern for Evelyn's Crochet Mesh Scarf. The scarf in the picture was made by one of Evelyn's students as her first crochet project.

Supplies: If you're a novice, Evelyn will help you choose your supplies. Or just bring your crochet hook and some ideas and Evelyn will help you choose a project that fits your individual skills and taste.

Reservation required.

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