The yarn ball on days colored in orange indicate that an expert knitter is available from 11 AM - 6 PM to offer assistance in pattern, yarn selections and private lessons; the yarn ball on white indicates help from 1 - 4 PM. Hours are subject to change;
it's best to call (619) 284-7684 and confirm. Private Lessons: $20 per
hour (30 minutes minimum) for knitting or crocheting.
Events
Knit
Salon 6:30 - 9 PM First & Third Thursdays 2 & 16 October 2008 FREE - Drop in and join fellow knitters and crocheters for an evening of creativity in the cozy atmosphere of The Grove. No instructions offered, but yarn selection advice is available.
Fall Walkabout 6:30 - 10 PM Saturday 4 October FREE - This is one of four times a year South Park businesses stay open late to celebrate our customers and South Park's renaissance. Join us for apple cider, Halloween treats and special sales on books, yarns, and more. Stroll to neighboring stores and restaurants or hop on the free shuttle to Beech Street and check out that end of South Park. Kids, dogs, parrots... everyone is welcome!
Victor Villaseñor Book Signing 3 PM Sunday 19 October FREE - Pulitzer Prize nominee Victor Villaseñor will be at The Grove 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 19th, to meet you and sign your new copy of his latest book Crazy Loco Love. A powerful portrait of a young boy on the path to manhood in the shadow of his influential father, Crazy Loco Love adds a new chapter to the grand tradition of coming-of-age books. Destined to become a classic, this new installment in Villaseñor's body of work confirms his place as a leading American writer.
Classes
Baby Bobbi Bear
Cabled Purse
Felted Fairy & Acorn
Tudora Neckwarmer
Class Cancellation Policy
No Exceptions
In the event The Grove must cancel a class due to lack of participants, The Grove will issue a full refund. Participants who are unable to attend as planned must notify The Grove within five (5) days of the class in order to receive a refund, otherwise the class fee is forfeited. Fees cannot be applied to future classes. |
- Baby Bobbi Bear Saturdays 11, 18 & 25 October: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM $60 for 3 sessions; includes pattern
- Come see our adorable store sample! Learn how to make Blue Sky Alpaca's Baby Bobbi Bear from one of their scrumptious yarns. We'll finish Bobbi just in time for holiday gift giving. (Instructor Susan Wells) Materials available for purchase: Blue Sky Alpaca yarn, needles in appropriate size. Skill Level: Intermediate
- Beginner's
Knit Scarf Sundays 5 & 12 October 2008: 1:00 - 3:00 PM or Wednesdays 15 & 22 October 2008: 6:30 - 8:30 PM $40 for 2 sessions
- If you haven't learned yet, it's time! Class 1: we'll teach you to cast on and knit. Class 2: return to complete your scarf and fringe it if you wish. Wear it home! (Instructor Melody Hufford) Materials available for purchase: light-colored, worsted weight yarn with size 7, 8 or 9 needles. Bring a calculator, tape measure and paper & pencil. Skill Level: Beginner
- Cabled Purse Saturdays 11 & 18 October 2008: 1:00 - 3:00 PM $40 for 2 sessions
- Knit mirror-image cables into a pretty knitted clutch that will take you from summer heat to crisp autumn nights. (Instructor Melody Hufford) Materials: 2 skeins Mouzakis Butterfly yarn; US size #6/4mm straight needles;row counter;cable needle. Skill Level: Easy
- February Lady Sweater 2 - 4 PM Sundays 5 & 19 October, 2 November 2008 $80 for 3 sessions
- Learn how to knit the sweater over 2,000 Ravelers have made.
 Its unprecedented popularity is no doubt due to the simple top-down pattern (easy to adjust as you go), minimal finishing and the easy lace pattern. So take this class to learn the basics of top-down sweater making, sweater sizing and lace knitting basics. Materials: 32" circular needle and double-pointed needles in size needed to obtain gauge; 1 needle one size larger than main needles for bind-offs; split ring markers; three 7/8" buttons. (Instructor Nadia Padilla) Skill Level: Easy
- Felted Fairy & Acorn 1:00 - 4:00 PM Sunday 26 October 2008 $30 + $10 materials fee
- Craft a friendly, fuzzy little fairy & acorn to enchant your autumn decor. Materials: $10 kit includes everything you need to make class project (Instructor Tiziana Boccaletti) Skill Level: Easy
- Magic Pumpkin Needle Felting 2:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday 12 October 2008 $30 + $10 materials fee
- Make your own Fall-inspired centerpieces or surprise family and friends with a set of magic pumpkins. Come learn the ancient art of needle felting and sculpting with a needle to make enchanted creations! Materials: $10 kit includes everything you need to make class project (Instructor Tiziana Boccaletti) Skill Level: Beginner
- Tudora Neckwarmer Sundays 12 & 19 October: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM $40 for 2 sessions
- This simple neck piece designed by Cheryl Marling makes quite a fashion statement with its asymmetrical neckline. It's perfect for our San Diego weather and is a must-have accessory for our winters. (Instructor Susan Wells) Materials: 1 skein DK or aran-weight yarn; 24" circular needle appropriate to gauge; 1 set of corresponding double-pointed needles; button; needle & thread; tapestry needle; tape measure. Skill Level: Intermediate
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Beginner's Knit Scarf
February Lady Sweater
Magic Pumpkin Needle Felting
The fees listed cover instruction only unless otherwise indicated.
10% discount applies to all yarns purchased for class on the day of class. Preregistration
and advanced payment are required for all classes.
Preregistration and advanced payment are required for all classes. Signing
up is easy; just call 619.284.7684 or visit The Grove. |
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