Learn to Knit
This is the class for complete beginners. You will learn how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. No materials are needed; you will get needles, yarn, and a book with the class.
Instructor: Jackie/Becca or Amy/Deb
Cost: $40 Register
Two Sessions:
Thu, Jul 16 & 23, 6-8 pm
  Learn to Crochet
This is the class for complete beginners. You will learn how to chain stitch, single, and double crochet. No materials are needed; you will get a hook, yarn, and a book with the class.
Instructor: Cori
Cost: $30 Register
One Session:
Sat, Jul 11, 11 am - 1 pm
  Knitting 102
This is the intermediate class. You will learn how to read a pattern and knit in the round. (You'll knit a hat.)
Materials Needed: Size US 8 DPN and 100g/200yds worsted weight yarn.
Instructor: Amy
Cost: $40 + materials Register
Two Sessions:
Sat, Aug 1 & 8, 1 - 3 pm
 Crochet 102
This is the intermediate class. Learn how to read patterns and charts, and learn some intermediate stitches. Bring your questions.
Materials Needed: A hook & yarn to practice new stitches. No particular size or type.
Instructor: Cori
Cost: $20 Register
One Session:
Sat, Jul 25, 11 am - 1 pm
 Basic Socks
Want to knit your first pair of socks? You will make an ankle-length, worsted weight sock.
Instructors: Amy
Materials needed: Size US 8 DPN's. 100g worsted weight yarn.
Required skills: Knit and purl, and be familiar with the technique for knitting in the round.
Cost: $40 + materials Register
Two Sessions:
Sat, Jul 11 & 18, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
 Vintage Undie Knit-Along
Knit underwear from the 1940-1950's from our collection of vintage knitting books. It's a knit-along, not a class, which means you'll knit with a group and share tips and tricks with each other, but we won't be teaching you step-by-step. Drop for a session anytime.
Cost: No cost
Weekly: Saturdays 1 - 3 pm
 Lace 1
Lace for beginning knitters. You will knit a scarf in a very basic lace pattern - you can do this right after learning to knit & purl.
Materials needed: Size US 8 bamboo needles, RYC Cashsoft or Rowan Pure Wool, 2 skeins.
Instructor: Laura
Cost: $20 + materials Register
One Session:
Tue, July 14, 6 - 8 pm
 Lace 2
Lace for intermediate knitters. Knit a more complex lace pattern with fingering weight yarn. Please know how to knit, purl, inc & dec.
Materials needed: Size US 6 or 8 bamboo needles, 50 g/200 yds of fingering weight yarn.
Instructor: Laura
Cost: $20 + materials Register
One Session:
Sat, Jul 18, 2-4 pm
 Lace 3
Advanced lace knitting, using laceweight yarn. Learn knitting & blocking techniques.
Materials needed: Size US 4-6 circulars needles, 25-32" long, 540-630 yds of lace weight yarn.
Instructor: Laura
Cost: $50 + materials Register
Three Sessions:
Sat, Aug 1, 15 & 29, 10:30 am - 12: 30 pm
 Tunisian Stitch Sampler
Learn eight different variations of Tunisian Crochet (also sometimes called Afghan Stitch). Using a long hook and some simple techniques, you'll make eight squares that you can combine to make a bag, or use as dishrags or potholders. It's easy!
Instructor: Pam
Cost: $40 + materials Register
Four Sessions:
Tue, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 & 7/14, 1-3 pm
 No-Sew Slipper
Knit a house slipper without sewing a seam. Using worsted weight yarn and basic skills, you'll have cozy feet! Please know how to knit, purl, and knit in the round.
Instructor: Deb
Cost: $30 + materials Register
One Sessions:
Sat, July 11, 1 - 4 pm
 Drop Spindle (Handspinning)
Make your own yarn! Learn to spin using a drop spindle. No experience required.
Instructor: Laura
Cost: $30 + materials Register
Materials: Drop spindle, wool roving. (We have a $20 kit that includes both)
One Session:
Sat, July 11, 4 - 6 pm
 Help
We will help you with whatever it is that ails you. Pam on Wednesday and Becca on Saturday are on duty and at your service. We do not charge, nor do we require that your materials were purchased at Twist. We do hope you will learn something and come back again.
Wednesdays, 11:30-3:30 pm
Saturdays, 2-4 pm
 Crochet Guild
KS My Stitch, the Wichita chapter of the Crochet Guild of America, hosts meetings at Twist once a month. Everyone is welcome!
Third Monday of each month
10:00 am and 6:30 pm
 Stitch & Bitch
It is what it sounds like! Bring your project (whatever you're working on). Visit with friends, old & new. If you tend to be more decorous than we, you can call it "SNB" or "Sit & Stitch."
 
Thursdays, 6ish-8 pm
Saturdays, 6ish-8 pm
 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. No cash refunds for class fees.
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