Winn Knits

My First Sweater
2019-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
My First Sweater
Instructor: Winn Archambeau-Muñoz
Thursday, October 10th; 1:00pm-4:00pm
You have learned so many techniques it is time to make a sweater. In this class we will make a child’s sweater from start to finish:

Yarn selection
Gauge swatch
Design shaping (cardigan, pull-over, collar, – all your choice)
Details
Finishing

All the elements we learn will apply to an adult size garment.
Level: must be able to knit and purl, cast-on, bind-off, increase, and decrease.
Tools: 600 yards of worsted weight superwash yarn that knits to 5 sts to the inch. Appropriate needles (US 7 or 8), stitch holders, stitch markers (locking and ring), crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors, and regular knitting supplies.
Homework: Bring the yarn you wish to make the sweater out of. Come before class if you do not have the necessary materials and need to wind the yarn. If you wish to make an adult sweater, let me know.
Note: 10% off materials and supplies for class
Cost: $70 – 2 sessions

Pacific Northwest Yarn Crawl
2019-10-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-05 09:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-04 09:00 - 19:00 | WA
Pacific Northwest Yarn Crawl
October 4,5, & 6th; Friday & Saturday 9am – 7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.
This is an opportunity to visit 10 yarn shops in the South Sound area open at the same time, all featuring a FREE knit and crochet pattern with discounts on the featured yarn. Lots of daily prizes and drawings as well as finishing prizes. The theme this fall is “Tharrrr be yarn in them there hills!” Come with friends and find some treasures!

My First Sweater
2019-09-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
My First Sweater
Instructor: Winn Archambeau-Muñoz
Thursday, September 26th; 1:00pm-4:00pm
You have learned so many techniques it is time to make a sweater. In this class we will make a child’s sweater from start to finish:

Yarn selection
Gauge swatch
Design shaping (cardigan, pull-over, collar, – all your choice)
Details
Finishing

All the elements we learn will apply to an adult size garment.
Level: must be able to knit and purl, cast-on, bind-off, increase, and decrease.
Tools: 600 yards of worsted weight superwash yarn that knits to 5 sts to the inch. Appropriate needles (US 7 or 8), stitch holders, stitch markers (locking and ring), crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors, and regular knitting supplies.
Homework: Bring the yarn you wish to make the sweater out of. Come before class if you do not have the necessary materials and need to wind the yarn. If you wish to make an adult sweater, let me know.
Note: 10% off materials and supplies for class
Cost: $70 – 2 sessions

Basic Finishing Techniques
2019-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
You have worked so hard – now take the final steps to beautiful projects!
Instructor: Winn Archambeau-Muñoz
Tuesday, September 24th; 1:00pm-4:00pm
How many of us have nearly completed projects in our stash? All they need is just the final touches. Come and learn the simple techniques to a lovely finish. We will discuss different kinds of blocking, bind offs and pattern reading to insure correct shaping and sizing.
We will practice sewing a variety of seams in a variety of stitches, and making 1-row- button holes, as well as grafting and 3 needle bind-off. We will cover ways to hide and to weave in ends. Learn some short-cuts to take and some not to take so you will leave ready to finish you projects beautifully. Never let another lovely piece of knitting be left sitting unfinished.
Level: must be able to knit and purl.
Tools: worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 needles, crochet hook, curved tapestry needle, markers, and regular knitting supplies
Homework: Bring any project you have questions about. Make 5 swatches in worsted weight yarn of 15 stitches by and 15 rows. 3 in stockinette stitch (knit one row; purl one row) and 2 in garter (knit all rows).
Note: 10% off materials and supplies for class
Cost: $35 single session

Knitting And Crochet Help Clinic
2019-08-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Wednesday Help Clinics
Clinics offer an opportunity to bring in your work, ask questions, get help on a tricky project, learn a new skill, start a new project, or just hang out with other fiber enthusiasts. Instructors are Winn and Erica and Cost is $10 per session. Stay for an hour or all 3 hours. No reservation necessary.
Instructor: Winn Archambeau-Muñoz
Every Wednesday 4:00pm –7:00pm; at Fibers Etc.
$10, no reservation needed

Tacoma Knitting Group
2019-08-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Tacoma Knitting Group
Gathers every Wednesday. Come and share projects & resources and enjoy the company of other enthusiastic knitters crocheters.
Instructor: Winn Archambeau-Muñoz
Every Wednesday 2:00pm –4:00pm; at Fibers Etc.
No charge!

Fibers Etc Annual Sale
2019-08-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2019-08-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2019-08-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2019-08-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Fibers Etc. Annual Sale!
August 22,23, 24, & 26 (closed on Sunday) 10am- 6pm.
Excellent markdowns and amazing selections of beautiful luxury yarns on SALE!

Fiber Fingers
2019-08-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Fiber Fingers
The reminder is FFFF – Fiber Fingers Fourth Friday. Join us every fourth Friday of the month from 10am to 1pm to share a relaxed time with other fiber enthusiasts. Bring your spinning, knitting, crocheting or fiber project. There is no charge for this time.
Fourth Friday of every month 10:00am-1:00pm at Fibers Etc.
No charge!

4 Harness Weaving
2019-08-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
4 Harness Weaving
Instructor: Roberta Lowes
Saturday, August 17th; 10:00am-3:00pm

Simple Summer Tee
2019-08-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Simple Summer Tee
Instructor: Winn Archambeau-Muñoz
Thursday, August 15th; 1:30pm-4:30pm
Summer is a great time to make a cool tee that has an airy design and is made in a lovely light-weight yarn that knits up quickly. You can choose to make it short or tunic length. Because it is knit in the round after the top is done, you can try it on to make your tee fit you perfectly. The design is for a boxy lace top that is knit to the width of your hips. You will have a variety of 6-8 open stitches to combine in your own design. In this class we map out the pattern to fit your size, practice the designs you select, and you leave with your top planned and started! Come in early if you want to select your yarn. We will be making a dropped shoulder tee with interesting patterns that include twisted dropped stitch and others that are easily memorized and work up quickly.
Level: must be able to: knit and purl, cast-on and bind-off; increase and decrease and knit in the round.
Tools: 600 – 1,000 yards depending on the weight of yarn you choose and how long you want to make it. DK or worsted would be fine. Consider cotton or linen for summer or wool if it is for winter. (See me before class.) Appropriate needles for your yarn, stitch holders, stitch markers (locking and ring), crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors, waste yarn for lifelines, row marker and regular knitting supplies.
Homework: Bring your yarn for the tee and enough yarn to work the patterns for the gauge swatch.
Note: 10% off materials and supplies for class
Cost: $35 single session

Short Rows Unraveled
2019-08-13 13:30 - 16:30 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Short Rows Unraveled
Instructor: Winn Archambeau-Muñoz
Tuesday, August 13th; 1:30pm-4:30pm
Short rows can be found in so many patterns from shawls to wraps, shoulder shapings to socks, and more. Wrap and turn is the method that usually is requested in the pattern, but there are several other methods that I think are easier to knit up and are nearly invisible from both sides (which is important for shawls or cowls).
In this class we will learn the German Short row method. Other techniques will be demonstrated, and we will learn how to translate the wrap and turn method into a much easier technique. We will make two or three samples that apply the German short row method:

A basic example of short rows in knitting and purling
A hemisphere that can turn into a pincushion
A Swing pattern

Leave the class ready to incorporate German short rows into your future knitting projects. A free Swing pattern will allow you to practice this great technique or you can bring your own pattern using short rows.
Level: must be able to knit and purl.
Tools: worsted weight yarn, which is best for practicing, along with appropriate size needles (US size 7 or 8), regular knitting supplies, a crochet hook, curved tapestry needle, stitch markers – pin variety and slip on kind, and regular knitting supplies.
Homework: None
Note: 10% off materials and supplies for class
Cost: $35 single session

4 Harness Weaving
2019-08-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
4 Harness Weaving
Instructor: Roberta Lowes
Saturday, August 3rd; 10:00am-3:00pm

Knitting in the Round
2019-07-30 13:30 - 16:30 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
3 Ways! Pick Yours!
Instructor: Winn Archambeau-Muñoz
Tuesday, July 30th; 1:30pm-4:30pm
So many projects are made in the round from hats and socks to sweaters and just about anything.
We will learn the 3 basic methods of knitting in the round:

Double-pointed needles (DPNs)
2 circulars
Magic loop

We will practice casting on, joining, knitting, and binding off in the round. Pick your favorite method and leave with the beginning of a mitt (pattern provided or Interweave – Fall 2019 has great mitt patterns.) and start on your own circular project.
Level: must be able to knit and purl.
Tools: For practice please bring worsted weight yarn, a set of DPNs, 2 circular needles (1 of any length and 1 at least 32 inches in length). Your needle size should be appropriate for the yarn (US 7 or 8). The mitt pattern is for worsted weight. If you want to start a different project, also bring the necessary yarn with appropriate needles. Also please bring regular knitting supplies: locking & regular stitch markers, a crochet hook, tapestry needle and scissors.
Homework: If you want to start a different project, please bring the necessary yarn with appropriate needles.
Note: 10% off materials and supplies for class
Cost: $35 single session

4 Harness Weaving
2019-07-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
4 Harness Weaving
Instructor: Roberta Lowes
Saturday, July 27th; 10:00am-3:00pm

Simple Summer Tee
2019-07-23 13:30 - 16:30 | Fibers Etc, 2511 South Hood St., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Simple Summer Tee
Instructor: Winn Archambeau-Muñoz
Tuesday, July 23rd; 1:30pm-4:30pm
Summer is a great time to make a cool tee that has an airy design and is made in a lovely light-weight yarn that knits up quickly. You can choose to make it short or tunic length. Because it is knit in the round after the top is done, you can try it on to make your tee fit you perfectly. The design is for a boxy lace top that is knit to the width of your hips. You will have a variety of 6-8 open stitches to combine in your own design. In this class we map out the pattern to fit your size, practice the designs you select, and you leave with your top planned and started! Come in early if you want to select your yarn. We will be making a dropped shoulder tee with interesting patterns that include twisted dropped stitch and others that are easily memorized and work up quickly.
Level: must be able to: knit and purl, cast-on and bind-off; increase and decrease and knit in the round.
Tools: 600 – 1,000 yards depending on the weight of yarn you choose and how long you want to make it. DK or worsted would be fine. Consider cotton or linen for summer or wool if it is for winter. (See me before class.) Appropriate needles for your yarn, stitch holders, stitch markers (locking and ring), crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors, waste yarn for lifelines, row marker and regular knitting supplies.
Homework: Bring your yarn for the tee and enough yarn to work the patterns for the gauge swatch.
Note: 10% off materials and supplies for class
Cost: $35 single session
