techniques and basics Learn to knit or crochet or 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.
For class materials and homework, download the pdf at the bottom of the page.
basic socks Monday, June 15, 22, 29, 6-8 pm Sock knitting is addictively fun as well as portable, and you’ll learn a lot in a little project. Intermediate. Instructor: Cindy Fite Cost: $50
beginning crochet Saturday, July 18, 25, 1-3 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 Monday, June 1, 8, 15, 6-8 pm Friday, July 10, 17, 24, 6-8 pm Wednesday, Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 6-8pm
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, Choppie, Molly Cost: $55, includes book
christmas stocking Wednesday, July 15, 29, 6-8 pm July’s the perfect time to start your important holiday projects — including this impressive Fair Isle Christmas stocking. This is a great way to learn stranded knitting with multiple colors. Instructor: Marsha Asheim Cost: $40
first sweater—back to school kids cardigan Tuesday, July 7, 21, Aug. 11, 6-8 pm Send your little one off to school in this basic and practical cardigan, sized for a 6 to 8 year old with optional style details for either a girl or a boy. Advanced beginner, must be able to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Instructor: Joanne Conklin Cost: $50
first sweater - flow Tuesday, May 19, June 16, 30, 6-8 pm This stunning top has simple shaping in an special yarn that’s just a bit tricky. Our class will show you how to make it seamlessly—yes! — and give you the support you need for a successful first or second project. Instructor: Marsha Asheim Cost: $50
first sweater - flow
pattern stitch washcloth Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 6-8pm New
knitters will learn to put their purls through their paces with these
pretty face cloths that make super gifts. You’ll learn a variety of
stitch patterns, beginning with the simplest and continuing with more
advanced patterns in weeks two and three. Instructor: Choppie Pikas Cost: $20 per class, or take all three for $50
Intermediate Knitting Wednesday, July 8, 22, 6-8 pm Ready to move on but not quite confident enough for a sweater or socks? This is the class for you! We’ll learn some new cast-ons, review increases and decreases, and practice reading a pattern and fixing mistakes. Bring your questions and your project wish list! Instructor: Jane Dickinson Cost: $40
short row workshop Sunday, July 19, 1-3 pm Simply put, a short row allows you to add shape to your knitting. Used more and more in sophisticated patterns, they cure a myriad of fitting problems. Our class will teach you three different methods to turn your rows and hide the evidence, and we’ll also brainstorm new ways to use them. All skill levels. Instructor: Cindy Fite Cost: $20
