Dates: Tuesday July 23 & Friday July 26, 9:30am – 12:30pm each day. Ticket: $70. Materials fee: $5. Instructor: Robin Burgess. Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Must be able to knit and purl in the round on circular needles and double-point needles. Class Size: 8

Most fiber artists have lots of small balls of yarn that are too small to use alone but too big to throw away. In this class you will turn your bits of yarn into a magic yarn ball with as few as three or as many as thirty colors, then use the ball to knit a colorful slipstitch pattern hat and add the topper of your choice.

Homework is required to successfully complete this class. Before the first class, you must knit the hat ribbing. Before the second class,you must knit the body of the hat and be ready to shape the crown. The instructor will send detailed instructions after you purchase your ticket.

Supplies to bring:

• Partial balls of yarn, any weight from #1 Fingering to #4 Worsted. The hat is designed for worsted weight yarn, but lighter yarns can be combined in the magic ball to match worsted weight. So bring your #2 sport, and #3 DK too!
• US 6 & US 7 16” circular needles and a set of US 7 double-pointed needles. If you are usually have to change needle size to get gauge, contact the instructor to discuss the needle size you should bring.
• Your usual knitting tools: scissors, tape measure, short ruler (6″-12″), stitch markers, row counter, yarn needle, safety pin or locking stitch marker
• Small crochet hook, yard stick, and pompom maker or tassel maker (if available). The instructor will have a limited supply of these tools available to borrow during the class if you don’t have your own.
• $5 materials fee payable to instructor on first day of class. Cash or check only.
• beverage and snack

Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org.

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Robin Burgess at rcburgess55@gmail.com.

Robin Burgess learned to knit when she was 8 years old and has been refining her skills ever since. Robin worked for several years in local yarn shops where she taught knitting and finishing techniques. She has more than 700 knitting projects displayed on Ravelry, ID BobbyCB. Robin has been a member of the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati for over 4 years.

Depending on the CDC guidelines for Hamilton County at the time the class is held, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.

If you are not feeling well, please contact the instructor instead of coming to the class. On a case-by-case basis, we may be able to reschedule you into a future class or provide a make-up lesson. Ticket fees are not normally refunded.

Unless specifically stated, Weavers Guild classes are designed for ages 18 and above. On a case-by-case basis, a minor may be permitted to register for a class but must be accompanied by a registered adult who agrees to assist the minor during the class. Contact the Education Committee Chair at classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org for permission before registering any minor in a class.

Fees are non-refundable. Your fee will only be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.