techniques and basics You'll find our beginning knitting and crochet classes here, as well as classes that will take your skills to the next level and beyond. These classes introduce techniques and projects that will help new knitters learn to make what they like, as well as advanced techniques to challenge experienced knitters.
Basic Hat Sat., July 30 and Aug. 6, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Thurs., June 16 and 23, 2-4 pm Once you've mastered scarves, hats make a great next step. You'll
learn to knit on both circular and doublepointed needles to make this
simple beanie that can be sized to fit a variety of heads and ages. You get to choose a
ribbing or rolled edge. For beginners who know how to cast on, knit and purl. Instructor: Molly Christopher Cost: $40
Basic Gloves Tues., May 10, 17 and 24, 6-8 pm Traditional cuff-down gloves are a project every knitter should be able to make. They're easy to carry and small -- perfect summer knitting. You'll learn a lot about fit, stitch manipulation and fixing or hiding those minor inherent flaws in your knitting. For courageous advanced beginner to intermediate knitters. This class is a prerequisite for Fluency Gloves. Instructor: Cindy Fite Cost: $55
Basic Mittens Sat., June 4 and 11, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Learn to make basic mittens in plenty of time for Christmas! This classic and cozy project will boost your skills -- and it's small enough to be perfect summer knitting. You'll learn to use doublepointed needles and work a thumb gusset. For confident advanced beginners. Instructor: Molly Christopher Cost: $40
Beginning Crochet Thurs., June 30 and July 7, 6-8 pm We'll
teach you the basic stitches and how to crochet in the round. Get
started on a crocheted scarf or hat right off the fashion pages. Instructor: Marsha Asheim Cost: $45, includes book
Beginning Knitting Wed. May 11th and 18th, 6-8 pm Sat., June 18 and 25, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Thurs., July 14 and 21, 6-8 pm
Learn to cast on and off, knit, purl, work increases and decreases and read a simple pattern. We'll decode yarn labels and abbreviations and get you going on a scarf! Instructors: Jane, Molly Cost: $45, includes book
Continental Knitting Wed., June 29, 6-8pm Learn to knit left-handed for increased speed and easier Fair Isle knitting. It's a nice alternative for lefties, but righties benefit, too! Add this important tool to your knitting workshop. Instructor: Karen Cost: $25
Feather and Fan Tues., July 26, 6-8 pm This classic and and ancient stitch pattern will teach you the basics of lace knitting at its most approachable level. Simple variations and textures of yarn make it endlessly interesting, a worthy choice for almost any project -- pick a wash cloth, guest towel, scarf or stole. This class will get you started reading your knitting and knowing how to fix basic mistakes. It's perfect for beginners who know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Instructor: Jane Dickinson Cost: $25
Knitting 201: Resolution Collar Tues., June 14, 21 and 28, 6-8 pm Mon., Aug. 15, 22, 29, 6-8 pm Making a stylish neck warmer, we'll study cast ons, cables, short rows, increases and decreases, fixing mistakes and finishing.We'll spend three weeks on this small project because we'll work to understand everything we do. Students should be competent at knit and purl, with a few complete projects to their names, and be ready to be "the boss of their knitting," in the words of knitting legend Elizabeth Zimmerman.
Click on the photo for a link to the free pattern.
Instructor: Cindy Fite Cost: $55
Socks Mon., June 13, 20 and 27, 6-8 pm In this three-session class, you will knit a classic sock beginning at the cuff and ending at the toe. You will learn several new skills -- knitting on doublepointed needles, slipping stitches, picking up stitches, making short rows, making symmetrical decreases, and grafting. Every knitter should be able to knit a sock. Students should be strong advanced beginners or intermediate knitters. Instructor: Cindy Fite Cost: $50
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