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 Knitting 101 This is the class for complete beginners. You will learn how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off. Needles, yarn, and book included. |
Two Sessions FULL Prerequisites: None |
 Knitting 102 After you can knit and purl, you can take this class. You will learn how to read a pattern, increase and decrease, fix common mistakes, and more! You'll be knitting a small sampler piece with a variety of stitches. |
Two Sessions Sat., Feb. 18 & 25, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast-on, bind-off |
 Basic Cables Learn the basics of how to cable while making a mug cozy with two striking cabled designs! |
One session: Sat., Mar. 10, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off, increase, decrease, reading patterns. |
  Basic Hat Take this class if you want to learn to knit in the round. You'll make a basic stocking cap and learn to use double-pointed needles (DPNs). |
Two Sessions Sat., Jan. 28 & Feb. 4, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast-on, bind-off, decrease, increase, ability to follow pattern (or K102) |
 Basic Socks Learn the basics of sock construction in this class. You'll knit a pair of house socks with worsted weight yarn, and afterward you can knit any sock pattern! |
Two Sessions Tue., Jan. 31 & Feb. 7, 6 - 8 PM Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast-on, bind-off, decrease, increase, ability to follow pattern (or K102); ALSO, ability to knit in the round (or Basic Hat Class) |
 Advanced Cables Sure, you've knit basic cables before. Take it to the next level and learn how to knit a complex Celtic cable while also learning how to cable without a needle. |
One session: Sat., Feb. 25, 1:30 - 3:30 PM Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off, increase, decrease, read pattern, previous cabling experience. |
  Entrelac Scarf One of our all-time most popular classes. Learn to make what looks like a woven fabric, using just two needles, one yarn, and basic techniques. You'll learn to pick up stitches, and a couple different ways to increase and decrease. |
Two sessions: Sat., Mar. 24 & 31, 1:30 - 4:30 PM (Session 1) & 1:30 - 2:30 PM (Session 2) Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off. |
  Flat Gloves Gloves that you'll start knitting flat and seam as you go - it's so much simpler than traditional knit gloves! PLEASE NOTE - check materials page for homework that must be completed before first class session. |
Two sessions: FULL Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off. |
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Pop-Top Mittens Knit up some versatile mittens for you or a child you know in this new class! You may have seen - or knit - Joan's fun, fast mittens for kids, but she's just introduced the adult-sized pattern and will be teaching this course. |
Two sessions: Tue., Feb. 7 & 21, 6-8 PM Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off, increase, decrease, read pattern, knit in the round. |
 2-at-a-Time Socks If you have lonely socks languishing in your project bags or boxes, it might be time to look into doing two socks at once. Learn the Magic Loop method and how to knit two socks at a time from the cuff down, and bid farewell to Second Sock Syndrome! |
Two sessions: FULL Sat., Feb. 4 & 18, 1:30 - 3:30 PM Prerequisites: Previous sock-knitting experience |
 Mathematical Socks Given any size yarn, any size needles, and a gauge swatch, learn to bend sock patterns to your will in this class. PLEASE NOTE - check materials page for homework that must be completed before first class session. |
Three sessions: Sat., Jan. 21, Feb. 4 & Feb. 18, 1:30 - 3:30 PM Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off, increase, decrease, read pattern, previous sock-knitting experience. |
 6-Week Stocking Learn stranded (Fair Isle) colorwork by knitting a Christmas stocking - get a head start on gifts! PLEASE NOTE - check materials page for homework that must be completed before first class session. |
Three sessions: Sat., Jan. 14, 28, & Feb. 11, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off, increase, decrease, read pattern, knit in round. |
 Lace Cowl Learn tips and tricks for beginning lace knitters, learn how to read charts, and make a cowl using two lace patterns. |
Three sessions: Sat., Feb. 25, Mar. 3, & Mar. 10; 1:30 - 3:30 PM Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off, increase, decrease, reading patterns. |
 Baby Surprise Jacket It's baaaaaaa-aaaack! Knit up Elizabeth Zimmerman's now-classic cardigan for a special little someone. It looks like an amoeba, but seams into a simple, no-fuss sweater. Class is run over 3 sessions, with an optional 4th session to add i-cord edging and a collar or hood (optional session registration costs an add'l $5). |
Three sessions: Sat., Mar. 10, Mar. 24, Apr. 7 (optional 4th session Apr. 21), all 1:30 - 3:30 PM Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off, increase, decrease, read pattern. |
 Sweater Workshop If you love the idea of knitting a sweater but have no idea where to start, this is your class. You'll start out making a sampler that incorporates the most common techniques for sweaters, then work with Deb to pick the elements that you want in your own garment. |
Multiple sessions: Dates changed! Tue., Feb. 28 through May 1, 6 - 8 PM - 3 SPOTS LEFT! Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off, increase, decrease, read pattern, knitting in the round. |
 Crochet 101 This is the class for complete beginners. You will learn how to chain stitch, single, and double crochet. You will get a hook, yarn, and a book with the class. |
One Session: FULL Prerequisites: None |
 Crochet 102 Learn how to read patterns and charts and how to crochet in the round. Yarn is provided, but bring your own size H or I hook. |
One Session: Sat., Feb. 18, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - 2 SPOTS LEFT! Prerequisites: Chain, single crochet, double crochet (or C101). |
 Winter Rose Scarflette If you're looking for a quick, elegant project, join us for this class! You'll crochet a mini-scarf that's embellished with a flower. |
One Session: Sat., Feb. 18, 1:30 - 3:30 PM Prerequisites: None |
 Mill Stream Backpack Work with Joan, the bag's designer, and crochet a backpack that would be perfect for running errands, biking around town, or for light school duty. It's a gorgeous lacy pattern, so pick some great coordinating fabric to line it! NOTE - please check the materials page for homework that must be completed before attending the first class session! |
Two Sessions: Tue., Mar. 13 & 27, 6 - 8 PM Register Online Prerequisites: Chain, single crochet, double crochet (or C101); ability to crochet 3-D rounds. |
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Introduction to Ravelry If you've heard people talking about Ravelry, or you only know how to do a basic pattern search, check out this class! You'll learn how to get the most out of the pattern search, how to use the "yarn" tab to substitute yarn when the suggested yarn for a project isn't available, and much more! |
One session: Sat., Feb. 11, 1:30 - 3:30 PM Prerequisites: None. |
Class policies Payment is due at time of registration. Registration may be made online, by phone, or in person. If you are unable to attend a class,your registration fee will be returned in store credit that may be used for another class or for merchandise. If a class, once started, isn't a good fit, we're happy to extend a credit for another, more appropriate class. We enjoy having kids visit our shop while you are shopping, but ask that they not accompany you for an entire class period. |