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Click here to view Evelyn's winning entries in the 90th Annual Los Angeles County Fair

 

*NEW* TOYS!

Saturday, May 18, 10-11:30am
Itza Knitterie 818-507-1813
$25 plus supplies

Reservation required -- click here for more info

Knit or crochet adorable toys the easy way! Work from one of our great books, including Crochet a Zoo by Megan Kreiner.
Or bring your choice of toy pattern (including Amigurumi).
Evelyn will help you find just the right pattern.

NEWS FLASH!
Megan Kreiner will be here signing her new book Crochet a Zoo, giving helpful advice about yarn and supplies, and showing students how to master her easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated patterns.

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Knit/Crochet Therapy

Tuesdays 12-2pm and Saturdays 11:30am-1pm
Itza Knitterie  818-507-1813
$25 per month

No reservation required -- click here for more info

Drop in and join us for a relaxing, informal session of knit, crochet, and conversation. Get expert help with any project.
Be inspired to start new projects.
Enjoy coffee, tea, bottled water, or soft drink while you work!

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*NEW* Knit U: Lace

COMING SOON!
Itza Knitterie 818-507-1813
$25 pllus supplies

Reservation required -- click here for more info

Monthly workshop for knitters to take their skills to the next level.
This Month's Theme: Lace
Learn to knit lace, read lace patterns & charts, and fix mistakes. Or expand your lace knitting skills by learning to design your own lace patterns. Choose a project that challenges you to take your skills to the next level.
Not ready for lace right now?
Pick any new technique you wish to learn and Evelyn will help you master it!

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*NEW* Knit U: Intarsia & Fair Isle
COMING SOON!
Itza Knitterie  818-507-1813
$25 per session plus supplies

Reservation required -- click here for more info

Learn to knit with multiple colors. Learn Intarsia (pictured left), the technique for adding colorful pictures, shapes, and themes to your knitting. Learn Fair Isle (pictured right), the technique that uses only 2 colors per row and produces small geometric patterns. Learn to work from color charts.
Sign up for one or both sessions.

*NEW* Kids Camp

COMING SOON!
Itza Knitterie 818-507-1813
$25 plus supplies

Reservation required -- click here for more info

Girls and boys age 7+ learn to knit or crochet by making a necklace, bracelet, purse, pillow, or scarf. Embellish with beads and buttons.

Some supplies included in class fee; others purchased in class.

Kids who already know how to knit or crochet will expand their skills by making more complex projects.

Above: Megan & Alexis, Summer 2012

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BEADS!

COMING SOON!
Itza Knitterie 818-507-1813
$25 plus supplies

Reservation required -- click here for more info

Learn to knit or crochet with beads by making a beaded bracelet, necklace, earrings, purse, scarf, or shawl. Learn to add beads to any project. See many lovely samples at the shop.
These designs won ribbons at the 2012 LA County Fair!

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*NEW* Knit U: Crochet for Knitters

COMING SOON!
Itza Knitterie 818-507-1813
$25 pllus supplies

Reservation required -- click here for more info

Monthly workshop for knitters to take their skills to the next level.
This Month's Theme: Crochet for Knitters
Learn quick yet elegant ways to start your knitting with a crochet cast on and finish your knitting with simple crochet stitches such as chain (ch) and single crochet (sc). Learn to add simple borders with combinations of sc and ch, and also reverse single crochet.
Already a crocheter?
Learn to add complex borders such as shells, mesh, or more complex lace. Learn provisional cast-on with a crochet hook. Learn to join pieces with crochet instead of sewing seams.
A crochet hook is a knitter's best friend!

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Evelyn won Best of Show for Knit Striped Dog Sweater (pictured) plus 2nd and 3rd Place for her Knit & Crochet Beaded Jewelry at the 90th Annual Los Angels County Fair

Click here to view all the winners
Click here to purchase patterns and kits

My First Sweater in Breeze
Knit T-Shirt Pattern with choice of
2 Necklines and 2 Sleeve Lengths
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Rebecca with Knit Snake Hand Puppet
Jessica with Domino Blanket & Hat
Mother Michelle Tang, JCK Member
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Evelyn teaches knit and crochet classes at
Itza Knitterie  818-507-1813
 
 
Website Designer Graphic Artist
Mark Van Orden

 
Evelyn Van Orden
designs original knit and crochet patterns which are available here and at fine yarn shops nationwide.

Evelyn teaches knitting and crochet in Southern California and is available to teach nationally and internationally. She has 40 years of knitting, crochet, teaching, and design experience.

Evelyn offers a unique approach to instruction, giving students the tools and training to not only master techniques, but also unleash their own creativity and personalize their designs.

Check back often for new patterns and classes...


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