Socks are on almost every knitter’s bucket list. 2024 is your year to check it off! If you can knit and purl, you can make your first pair of socks. Join us as Jean Gross teaches “Basic Toe-Up Socks.”
This will be a two-session class on Thursdays, 2/22/24 and 2/29/24 from 10:30 to 11:30.
Registration is required, seating will be limited. $30 plus the cost of materials. You will need one 100g skein of light-colored sock yarn and a 24 or 32-inch 1.5 (US)/2.5mm circular knitting needle.
We will be making thrummed mittens this January. Thrummed mittens are incredibly warm, squishy and easier to make than you think! We will be using a free pattern by Debi Wilbur, Easy Mittens with Thrums.
This will be a two part class. You must know how to knit and purl in the round, use magic loop or DPN’s.
Saturday, January 20th and Saturday, February 3rd // 10:30 – 12:00. Pattern calls for worsted weight, roving and uses size 6 needles.
Class is free with materials purchased in the shop. registration is required. Call the Shop or stop in for more info.
We will be having monthly ~ Friday morning lessons beginning in January. These will be a year long series of the Building Blocks. Knit Purl Hunter has wonderful beginner books. Classes will be held on Friday mornings at 10:30. You can take them all or pick and choose according to your interest or skill level.
We will begin Friday, January 12th. Lessons will be free with the purchase of the book and materials. Registration will be required. Seating will be limited. Call the shop or stop in for more information.
Beginner Colorwork Class $20 not including materials.
Sunday, October 29th at 2:00pm
Rosie Posie Knit Co. has designed 4 adorable headbands in her Cozy Christmas Ear Warmer Collection. Sizes range from baby to adult. These can be knit up in an afternoon and are a wonderful beginner colorwork project! Choose from snowflakes, a little village, trees, or reindeer with red noses.
Registration is required. Call the shop or pop in to sign up. Must be able to knit in the round and do both the knit and purl stitch.
Materials needed are size 6 & 8 ~ 16 inch circulars and worsted weight yarn. Supplies can be purchased before class or at registration. Would be helpful to have the ribbing done prior to class to allow you to go right into the color work portion. Pattern is both written and charted.
Level 2 Brioche with Jean
Sunday, September 17th at 2:00pm
You’ll learn how to work one and two color brioche flat as well as increases and decreases. You’ll also receive an original pattern so that you can practice your new skills.
Please bring two colors of worsted weight non-super wash wool and a 16-inch, size 5 circular knitting needle to class .
Class is $20 and registration is required. Call the shop or pop in to sign up.
Sunday, April 16th at 1:30pm. Class is $20 plus materials.
Have you tried the brioche stitch before? Does it seems scary and above your pay grade? Never fear. We have the perfect lady to teach you where to begin. Jean will be helping to you overcome that fear and stretch your skill level.
Brioche is a knitting technique that creates a thick, cushiony, reversible fabric that is perfect for cowls, scarves, and shawls, as well as larger items. In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to do two-color brioche in-the-round. You’ll receive the instruction and pattern needed to complete a cozy cowl and the basics for advancing your brioche skills.
Skills required // experience with knit and purl stitches & knitting in the round.
Materials needed:
⁃ two contrasting worsted-weight yarns – 2 oz. Each
⁃ Size 6/__cm 16” circular needle
⁃ Stitch marker
⁃ Darning needle
⁃ Scissors
Homework: with darker color, cast on 114 stitches and work 5 rows of garter stitch in-the-round.
Call the shop or pop in to register, class size will be limited.
Part 1: Sunday, March 12th at 1:30pm // learn how to cast on and spend the next two weeks getting ready to turn your heel in part 2.
Part 2: Sunday, March 26th at 1:30pm // learn to turn your heel and how to complete the sock.
Erin will be teaching the cuff down method of sock knitting. It’s easier than you think. Socks make a great travel or on the go project. They are small, portable and give you an excuse to buy that beautiful single skein sock yarn you have your eye on..
Class fee is $20 per session plus your materials. Requirements for this class are // knit and purl stitches, knit in the round, and be able to magic loop or use dpn’s.
Class size is limited. Call the shop or stop in to register.
Sunday, February 12th at 1:30pm
Have you seen these clever and beautiful squares knit and wondered how they achieved it? Erin will show you how in the making of the Quant headband. This is a free pattern on Ravelry.
Class fee is $20 plus your materials. This pattern calls for a size 8 needle, but bring sizes 6, 7, and 8 if you have them so you are able to obtain the correct gauge. Must be able to cast on and do the knits and purl stitches. Arrive early to select your yarn used to get this look of color work.
Call the shop or pop in to register. Size will be limited.
