{"product_id":"knit-a-pair-of-mittens-a-workshop-with-carol-gee-1","title":"Knit a Pair of Mittens! A Workshop with Carol Gee","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorkshop is held in the Studio at Purlin' J's Yarn Emporium, 2-675 Arlington Park Place, Kingston, Ontario.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 14 November: 10:00 - 12:00 pm \u003c\/strong\u003eAND\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 21 November: 10:00 - 12:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum 8 participants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese cozy mittens knit up quickly -- you'll want to make a pair for everyone you know!  The pattern is well-written and easy to follow.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn week one you get comfortable with double-pointed needles (DPNs) and learn how to set up the thumb.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn week two you make the thumb and the top of the mitten.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents must be comfortable with casting-on and the knit stitch. There is no prep required before the first class, although there will be homework. Class is suitable for adventurous beginners!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies to Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ultimate Mitten pattern by Purl Soho (free on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/2025\/10\/10\/ultimate-mittens\/\" title=\"Ulitmate Mittens\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurl Soho website\u003c\/a\u003e, linked on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ravel.me\/ultimate-mittens\" title=\"Ultimate Mittens\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.00mm double-pointed needles DPNs (the pattern calls for 4.00mm, but please have 5.00mms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone ball of\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/purlinjs.ca\/products\/mode-at-rowan-softest-alpaca\" title=\"Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Mode at Rowan's Softest Alpaca\u003c\/a\u003e (or 100-120m of other Aran-weight yarn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarol Gee has been a passionate knitter for 40 years and has been teaching others to knit for 39. She started teaching her friends how to make Icelandic knit sweaters in the 1980s, managed a Lewiscraft store for a couple of years, worked at a yarn shop in Perth for several years, and have test knit for a yarn company and a few designers . She enjoys working with people, especially when she can share her love of knitting and fibre. She have been living in Kingston for several years, and is looking forward to meeting everyone!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund Policy: Please provide 48 hours cancellation notice in order to be eligible for a refund.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purlin' J's Yarn Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Saturdays 14 and 21 Nov","offer_id":68060471001324,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1295\/1197\/files\/IMG_8593.heic?v=1793762108","url":"https:\/\/purlinjs.ca\/products\/knit-a-pair-of-mittens-a-workshop-with-carol-gee-1","provider":"Purlin' J's Yarn Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}