Creative Camps were introduced in 2006 and they have been a ball. Great instructors. Great projects. Great environment. Great friends. Great Food!!! Here are some upcoming Camps!

Contact The Stitchin' Den if you need helping picking a fun place to stay during your Creative Camp.  
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Beginning To Knit Socks
Saturday, July 31st, August 14th and 21st.
Time: 11AM – 1PM
Instructor Judy Zuniga
Cost $30.00 plus supplies. 420 yds yards sock weight yarn (price will vary with choice of yarn), needles to obtain gauge (approx $9.98), (homework is a gauge swatch), free pattern. Supplies at 10% off.

This class is for a confident beginner. You must know how to independently CO, Knit and Purl. You will knit a basic sock on double pointed needles. After completing this class you will be able to knit most socks and start to experiment with adding stitch patterns.

  
Puddle Scarf
Monday, August 9th
Instructor Susan Mock
1 PM – 3 PM
Cost $20.00 plus supplies at 10% off, Full length scarf uses 3 hanks Misti International Alapaca, needles to obtain gauge. Misti Handpaints are $22.98. Solids are $14.98. This is not your typical scarf. Learn to work short rows while creating a beautiful scarf for you or maybe get a jump on Christmas.


Market bags are all the rage now. Who needs one more Safeway bag? Right? Save the environment while making a market bag for your shopping, knitting, crocheting, stitching, lunch or for a great gift. Confident beginner class. You need to know how to CO, knit, purl and bind off independently.
Saturday, August 14th and 21st
Instructor Bev Goodwin
10AM – 12PM
Cost $30 plus supplies. Free pattern in most cases
Knit or crochet. Crochet bag uses one hank Louet Linen $23.98 and one hank Mango Moon Silk $21.98. More if bag is made bigger. Knitted bag is made with SWTC Amaizing approximately 6 balls $9.98 each. Needles and hook to obtain gauge.


Swing Skirt
Shirley has designed a pattern to knit a beautiful swingy, drapy skirt that will fit any body style and still be comfortable and cool in the summer or warm in the winter. You will learn how to make this skirt as well as how to use increases and decreases in any project to make your garments fit. Confident beginner class. You need to know how to CO, knit, purl and bind off independently.
Saturday, August 14th, 28th and September 18th.
Instructor: Shirley Wagner
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Cost: $40.00 for three sessions. Optional embellishment session by appointment $21.00. Other supplies include Tofutsie x 5 balls $16.98 each. Embellishment yarn’s prices will vary and are optional. Needles size 3 or 4 circular 24” cable, Size 1 or 2 circular 24” cable for waistband. Bring $5.00 cash separate for Shirley’s pattern
This class is a design class and is for a confident beginner and beyond.
Instructor: Shirley Wagner
Limited to six students
You will begin by swatching to understand the construction of the skirt, waist band and shaping. Before session two, you will have worked the skirt to the beginning of increases. Session two will show you how to design the skirt so as to fit your hips. Session three is focusing on finishing the skirt and creating the ruffle. The optional embellishing session is by appointment and provides one on one time with Shirley so as you can learn how to make a one of a kind ruffle.

Felted Vessels
Friday, August 20th
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Cost: $20.00 and pattern (approximately $7.00)
Instructors: Donna Saunders and Susan Mock
In this class, you will learn the basics of felting while creating several cute vessels. Each vessel will use different yarns and can be embellished in a variety of ways.


Double Fair Isle Hat Series
Elizabeth Zimmerman's series of Reversible Fair Isle Hat Classes
Saturday, August 21st, September 4th and 11th. Instructor Shirley Wagner
Time: 100 PM - 400 PM
Cost $45.00 plus supplies at 10% off.
Supplies: Graph paper, 16" circular needles to obtain gauge of 5 sts/inch, matching double points, Book Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmerman, Size G Crochet Hook, 2 – 4 colors of Cascade 220. Pick from four color combos or use two colors throughout. Call or e-mail for color options. This hat can be worn right side out or wrong side out.

Homework: Work swatch flat in stockinette, but don't turn and purl. Knit a row and carry the strand around the back of the swatch and knit the next row.

You will learn pattern reading, Fair Isle Technique, pattern design, knitting in the round, an exclusive way to pick up stitches. This hat is knitted in such a way as you end up with two hats. Turn hat inside out for a completely different hat.

Informal help session August 28th 1PM – 3PM

Next class in series is a reversible hat with flaps.


Project Finishing 101
Tuesday, August 24th
Instructor Shirley Wagner
1PM - 5PM
Cost $20.00 plus supplies if needed. Bring your UFO's including sweaters for a fun afternoon of learning how to finish your projects. Rare opportunity to learn at the knee of a master knitter. 

"Beginning To Knit" will continue to be offered on a monthly basis.

The project is fun and teaches how to cast on, knit, purl, pick up stitches, use a variety of types of needles including straight, round and double point and how to bind off.

Learn How To Knit or move Beyond Basics
If you have never picked up a pair of needles or it has been 30 years since you made a stitch, this class is for you. Have you knitted scarves and you are now ready to move on? Check this class out. Come for an hour or stay for two. Price is per session and not per hour.
When: Every Thursday 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Cost: $10.00 per session
Instructor: Deb Blackman
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Dueling Sweater Class: Beaded Bolero or Wooly Jumper
We did the Beaded Bolero Jacket earlier in the spring and it was a hit so we are reoffering this fun class. The Wooly Jumper is a Crew Neck pullover with very little finishing and options for finishing the cuffs and collar. It’s an Australian thing ï�Š. Take this class and choose either design. This can be your first sweater class. You must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off independently.
Saturday, September 11th, 18th and October 2nd
Instructor Ann Young
Time: 1PM - 5PM
Cost $50.00 plus supplies at 10% off. You will need the pattern for either sweater, Lamb’s Pride wool and beads for the Beaded Bolero and Serendipity wool cotton blend for the Wooly Jumper. Bring your knitting supplies and needles. Sign up early and you can special order a color if we don’t happen to have it on hand. We have a bunch of choices.


Marilyn Mueller is an Estes Park local who has really impacted the staff at The Stitchin' Den. Her sense of color, style and design is truely inspiring. She gives a sense of fun and adventure to all of her projects.

Fall In Love With Color

This class is for all skill levels. Pay $20.00 and come to one day or both days. The same material will be covered in both classes, but you can come to both if you want extra help. Learn how to work with colors and textures, what techniques to use to achieve different use of color work and how to combine different colors and textures.
Friday and Saturday, October 8th and 9th.
Instructor: Marilyn Mueller
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Cost: $20.00 plus supplies if any. This is a stash busting class so bring your stash and knitting supplies. 10% off any supplies purchased during your class.

Magnificent Mittens and Socks

We have all seen them and we have all fallen in love with those magnificent mittens and socks that Anna Zilboorg created in her book. We all are just a bit intimidated by the complex appearance of these projects. Well, Marilyn Mueller makes it look easy as she creates numerous mittens and socks in all kinds of color combinations. Learn how to work Fair Isle patterns while combining beautiful colors of your choice. These are great projects for gift giving or gearing up for this years ski season. Confident beginner class. You need to know how to CO, knit, purl and bind off independently.
Saturday, Oct 16th, 23rd and 30th
Instructor: Marilyn Mueller
Time: 9AM – 12PM
Cost is $30.00 plus supplies at 10% off.
Supplies include size US 5 double pointed needles both size 5" and 7". Encore or Brown Sheep worsted. Socks would be best in encore so they would be machine washable. Choose 2 - 4 colors for each project. Student’s choice of colors. Also the book by Anna Zilboorg Magnificent Mittens.

Magnificent Hats and Headbands

Love FairIsle? Love color? Love fun and fast projects? Need to get started on Christmas gifts? Want lo learn how to design your own hat or headband? Just want to knit? If you said yes to any of these questions or if you just want to hangout with new people and learn a new technique, this class is for you. Confident beginner class. You need to know how to CO, knit, purl and bind off independently.
When: Saturday, November 6th and 13th
Instructor: Marilyn Mueller
Time: 9AM – 12PM
Cost is $40.00 plus supplies at 10% off. Hats A Knitter's Dozen, Lamb's Pride Wool or Encore. Chose three colors to combine.

Brioche Knitting

Brioche knitting is a beautiful technique that twists stitches to make a lovely pattern in your projects. Learn this technique while making a headband or scarf. Confident beginner class. You need to know how to CO, knit, purl and bind off independently.
When: Friday and Saturday, November 19th and 20th
Instructor: Marilyn Mueller
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Cost: $20.00 plus 10% off supplies. TBA
Take one session or both for $20.00. The same material will be covered on both days. Come when your schedule allows or get extra help by coming both days.




We can customize any camp to whatever you would like it to be. Do you have a favorite subject you want to learn more about? Are you having a birthday, shower or special occasion that you would like to spend a day enjoying a day in the mountains while working on a particular project or technique?

Whatever the case, let us create the perfect day for you!! Work on gifts and accessories for the bride or baby items for a new baby. We have room for refreshments brought by the hostess. Round up your friends and create your own camp working on your own special interest. Organize your own camp and the Stitchin’ Den will wave the organizers’ camp fee.

 
 

 

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