TECHNIQUE CLASSES At Purls Tucson we have project-oriented, multiple-session workshops as well as 1 to 2 hour technique-driven classes without projects.  Check out our "Project Oriented Classes"  and "Saturday Clinics" and "Beginning Knitting & Crochet Classes" and "Knit & Crochet Dr. Aid" for our other classes. One-day workshops allow us to focus in-depth on specific techniques.  This is a great way to build up your skills! Some classes fill up early, so be sure to sign up for those that you want to secure your spot. Classes without registered,and paid, participants may be canceled or moved to a different time slot, so please register early.  If the classes do not have enough participants, the instructor has the option to cancel the class, so please call to verify the status. Cast-ons & Bind-offs                                $35 Did you know there are many different ways to cast on? The most commonly used cast-ons are the knitted cast-on, and the long-tail cast-on. But do you know how to do the "E", or cable, or provisional, or invisible cast-ons? Some of them are temporary, so the stitches can remain 'live' for later use. Others are decorative.  There are different ways to bind off. We all are familiar with the basic bind-off, but do you know how to do the sloped, three-needle, sewn bind-off, or decorative bind-offs?  These are just a few examples of different cast-ons and bind-offs. They all have a purpose and can make your finished project look perfect! We have classes to show you how to do the different cast-ons and bind-offs.      Friday, 3/12: 2:00-4:00  Color Me Up!                                                   $25    This workshop tackles knitting in color. We will practice fair isle, intarsia, mosaic. Supplies to bring: Three colors of smooth, solid-colored yarn, appropriate needles, and a tapestry (sewing) needle.      Tuesday, 3/23: 3:00-5:00   Keeping in Pattern at Armhole, Neck & Sleeves                   $20 We have all been frustrated by the combination of stitch patterning while trying to make decreases or increases, This class will demonstrate techniques to make those times much easier to work through. Participants need to bring a solid-colored smooth yarn and appropriate needles.      Saturday, 3/6: 1:00-3:00   Reading Crochet Patterns                    $25 Do you ever find yourself lost in the language of crochet patterns? Have you ever wondered what those symbols signify in some crochet patterns? This class will teach you tricks to solve the mysteries of patterns, and you will learn tips along the way to help you keep track of your place in the pattern. You will learn how to decode the language and symbols of patterns. If you have ever had trouble with a crochet pattern, this class is for you!      Friday, 3/5: 2:00-4:00                             Finishing II                                            $12 Are you unsatisfied with your buttonhole making or picking up stitches?  This clinic focuses on making one-row self-reinforced buttonholes and picking up stitches evenly.  Bring smooth, solid-colored yarn and appropriate needles.        Saturday, 3/6: 3:00-4:00 (Special Saturday Clinic Price ($10)     Cables                                                $12   Cable stitching is the process of crossing one stitch over another. This pattern can look challenging at first, but practicing the basic techniques will demystify this stitch. Cable stitching takes one beyond more basic moves to create more interesting designs.      Saturday, 3/13: 3:00-4:00 (Special Saturday Clinic Price ($10)   Basic Oops                                       $12     Learn how to make corrections to your knitting without ripping it off the needles.  We will cover "tinking", dropping stitches and picking them back up, and more.  Bring smooth, solid-colored yarn, appropriate needles, and a crochet hook.      Saturday, 3/27: 3:00-4:00 (Special Saturday Clinic Price ($10)