Classes
Please pay for classes at time of sign up. Students will receive a refund for classes only if Lake Erie Mercantile cancels the class. This policy must be enforced in order to ensure that patterns and supplies purchased for the student in the class, as well as the teachers' time, are paid for. Thank you for your cooperation.
September
Beginning Knitting
2 Saturdays, September 9 and 23 10:30-12:30pm $30 includes pattern and 1 skein of 100% cotton yarn Taught by Laura One skein of yarn makes 4 dishcloths, so you'll get lots of practice and you'll have lots of great gifts for friends. Students will learn to cast on and bind off, as well as the two basic knit and purl stitches. * PLEASE SEE OUR KNITAHOLICS PAGE FOR OUR ENTIRE YEAR OF KNITTING CLASSES 
Trim The Tree Quilt
Thursdays, September 21 5:00-8:00pm $30 includes pattern 20% off of supplies/fabric for class Taught by Collette Learn to make perfect log cabin and curvy log cabin blocks using the corresponding 8 inch rulers. Students will need to bring or purchase the rulers for class, as well as an assortment of red, green, and white fat quarters- no need to use JUST Christmas fabrics. 
Fishtail Braided Headband
Saturday, September 30 11:00-1:00pm $20 Purchase yarn a month prior to class to receive 15% off Taught by Laura Part of our Knitaholics series, this class is a skill builder. It is a VERY soft and comfortable to wear headband that will make the perfect gift for someone special. 
Wrapped in Ribbon Table Runner
Saturday, Sept. 30 10:30-4:30pm $60 includes pattern 15% off of supplies for the class Taught by Nancy Kloster- Ceritified Quiltworx Instructor Imagine this in Christmas Fabric! You've all seen the very difficult looking Quiltworx quilts, now you can make your own. Find out that it's not as complicated as it looks and get started on the Quiltworx journey. Students will receive a supply list and a class prep worksheet at sign up. |
October
The Boxcar Tote
Saturday, October 7 10:30-3:00 $30 includes pattern Taught by Connie Part of our Bag of the Month club (See "Clubs" link upper left), this tote has been very popular at L.E.M. It is sturdy and holds a lot of stuff. Its a great Quilt transport too. Students will need to purchase supplies and will have some pre-class homework. 
Swedish Weaving NEW!
2 Saturdays, Oct. 21 and 28 10:30-12:00 $50 includes Monk Cloth and yarn Taught by Andrea Johnson Our picture doesn't do justice to this very pretty blanket. Students will learn this age old technique to create a nice lap sized blanket. Swedish weaving involves "weaving" yarn through the monk cloth to create a pattern. Once you learn the technique, there are endless possibilities. 
Feya Boyfriend Sweater
2 Saturdays, Oct. 21 and Dec. 2 10:30-1:30 $35.00 Purchase yarn a month prior to class to receive 15% off Taught by Laura Part 2 of our Knitaholics series, this class is an intro to sweater making. An easy pattern, but one that includes seaming and picking up stitches. You will LOVE the feel and look of this sweater. It's the one you will choose to wear with jeans on every chilly day. Many colors to choose from. |
