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These are our current open classes sorted by the date of first class. We hope you come!

Whatever class you take, you should have a wonderful time, meet other interesting knitters and have confidence and skills to hone after the sessions!

Classes are listed by beginning date.

Space is limited to six students at each session so please let me know as soon as possible if you plan to attend.

Looking forward to knitting with you.

 

Please note: in order to be confirmed for any class they have to register and pay in advance

Full classes have been hidden on this page. To see the complete upcoming class schedule for reference, including full classes, click here.

Drop Stitch Scarf (6 spaces left)

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Day: Sunday

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

First Class: July 8, 2012

Last Class: July 22, 2012

Class Dates: July 8th and 22nd, 2012

Number of Classes: 2

Instructor: Amy Wentley

Cost: $20 per class ($40 total)

Details & Registration

Experience level: Beginner (know how to knit and purl). Description: Usually dropping stitches is a bad thing, but sometimes it can achieve stunning results. Join Amy to learn about the Sea Foam stitch pattern to complete the Drop Stitch Scarf by Christine Vogel. Amy will also introduce other drop stitch patterns and talk about designing scarfs. Materials required include one skein of a smooth DK or worsted weight yarn (variegated or hand-painted, hand-dyed yarns yield interesting results; light colors are preferable so that you can see your stitches easily; no bumps or beads), straight or circular needles sized appropriately for your yarn (size 7 or 8 should work well), and a darning needle - all of which are available for purchase at the shop. To ensure your space in the class, please prepay when you register. You can call us to prepay by credit card over the phone, send a check, or just come by the shop, where you can see a sample of the Drop Stitch Scarf in person.

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Boston Whaler Baby Hat (Sundays in July) (3 spaces left)

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Day: Sunday

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

First Class: July 8, 2012

Last Class: July 15, 2012

Class Dates: July 8th and 15th, 2012

Number of Classes: 2

Instructor: Anne Derby

Cost: $18 per class ($36 total)

Details & Registration

Join Anne to make your first fair isle cap for your favorite baby. Using Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted Washable yarn, learn to read charts and knit stranded colorwork patterns in the round. Knowledge of casting on and knitting is assumed. The pattern is included in the cost of the class and materials are available for purchase at the shop. You'll need a 16" circular needle in US size 7 and about 95 yards each in two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn. To complete your registration, please prepay either by calling the shop to pay by credit card over the phone, sending a check in the mail, or just coming by the shop. Thanks!

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Magic Loop Socks from the Toe Up (Saturdays, June/July) (6 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

First Class: June 16, 2012

Last Class: July 21, 2012

Class Dates: June 16th, 30th, July 7th, 21st 2012

Number of Classes: 4

Instructor: Marion Felts

Cost: $20 per class ($80 total)

Details & Registration

Perhaps you've seen someone using the "Magic Loop" technique and you thought it would be fun to try - here is your chance. Marion will teach the magic loop method with basic sock construction for beginner sock-knitters, and will also offer colorwork or cable patterns for those that are already familiar with magic loop. Come learn the magic! Supplies (long circular, sock yarn, Magic Loop booklet) are all available for purchase at the shop. To ensure your space in the class, please prepay either by credit card over the phone, by sending a check, or just come by the shop. Thanks!

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Boston Whaler Baby Hat (Wednesdays in June) (4 spaces left)

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Day: Wednesday

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

First Class: June 13, 2012

Last Class: June 27, 2012

Class Dates: June 13th and 27th, 2012

Number of Classes: 2

Instructor: Anne Derby

Cost: $18 per class ($36 total)

Details & Registration

Join Anne to make your first fair isle cap for your favorite baby. Using Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted Washable yarn, learn to read charts and knit stranded colorwork patterns in the round. Knowledge of casting on and knitting is assumed. The pattern is included in the cost of the class and materials are available for purchase at the shop. You'll need a 16" circular needle in US size 7 and about 95 yards each in two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn. To complete your registration, please prepay either by calling the shop to pay by credit card over the phone, sending a check in the mail, or just coming by the shop. Thanks!

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Cuff-Down Socks on 4 Double Pointed Needles (5 spaces left)

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Day: Wednesday

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

First Class: June 13, 2012

Last Class: July 11, 2012

Class Dates: June 13th, 27th, July 11th 2012

Number of Classes: 3

Instructor: Julia Sull

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

Details & Registration

Learn to knit socks with a simple free pattern: "Interrupted," by Julia Sull. "Interrupted" is knit from the cuff down on double pointed needles and features a simple textured rib and a short-row heel. You'll need about 400 yards of sock yarn, double pointed needles in US size 1 or 1.5, and a tapestry needle for kitchener stitching the toe. Materials are available for purchase at the shop and the pattern is available for free on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/interrupted To complete your registration, we ask that you prepay, either by calling to pay by credit card over the phone, sending a check, or just coming by the shop. Thanks!

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Beginning Lace (6 spaces left)

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Day: Sunday

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

First Class: June 3, 2012

Last Class: July 1, 2012

Class Dates: June 3, 17, and July 1, 2012

Number of Classes: 3

Instructor: Amy Wentley

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

Details & Registration

Beginning Lace will introduce you to lace-knitting techniques. We will explore different lace patterns, and we'll learn to knit from charts. Use what you learn to knit this cowl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-camel-cowl-2. Materials needed: (For learning and practice) Size 4 24-inch circular needles, worsted-weight yarn (light-colored solid non-fuzzy), stitch markers. (For the cowl) Approximately 500 yds (100g) fingering weight yarn. Pick something soft that will feel good on your face and neck. Choose a light color, solid, non-fuzzy. Experience: You should be very comfortable knitting and purling. Materials are available for purchase at the shop. To ensure your space in the class, we ask that you prepay, either by credit card over the phone, by sending a check, or just coming by the shop. Thanks!

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Beginning knitting (Saturdays in May/June) (6 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

First Class: May 26, 2012

Last Class: June 9, 2012

Class Dates: May 26th, June 2nd, 9th 2012

Number of Classes: 3

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

Details & Registration

Beginning knitting will introduce you to yarn, gauge, casting on, two basic stiches: knit and purl, and binding off. The introductory knitting project will be a scarf - with knit and purl you will be able to create a 'sampler' scarf with several stiches to add to your tool box. This will also be a good class for those who want to refresh their skills. Materials available for purchase at the shop. To ensure your space in the class, we ask that you prepay either by credit card over the phone, by sending a check, or just coming by the shop. Thanks!

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Fixing Mistakes (May 19th) (3 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

First Class: May 19, 2012

Last Class: May 19, 2012

Class Dates: May 19th, 2012

Number of Classes: 1

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Cost: $15 per class ($15 total)

Details & Registration

Learn to recognize and fix common knitting mistakes! We'll cover dropped stitches, ripping back and putting back correctly on the needles, unknitting and how to count rows. We'll also cover how to avoid some common mistakes. What to bring: problems to fix if you have them. To ensure your registration, please prepay either by credit card over the phone, sending a check, or just coming by the shop. Thanks!

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Beginning Knitting (Saturdays in April/May) (4 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

First Class: April 28, 2012

Last Class: May 19, 2012

Class Dates: April 18th, May 5th, 19th, 2012

Number of Classes: 3

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

Details & Registration

Beginning knitting will introduce you to yarn, gauge, casting on, two basic stiches: knit and purl, and binding off. The introductory knitting project will be a scarf - with knit and purl you will be able to create a 'sampler' scarf with several stiches to add to your tool box. This will also be a good class for those who want to refresh their skills. Materials required are a smooth worsted weight yarn and size 8 knitting needles, both of which are available for purchase at the shop. To ensure your space in the class, we ask that you prepay, either by credit card over the phone, by sending a check, or just coming by the shop. Thanks!

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To Market - a bag (2 spaces left)

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Day: Sunday

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

First Class: April 22, 2012

Last Class: May 20, 2012

Class Dates: April 22, and May 6 and 20, 2012

Number of Classes: 3

Instructor: Amy Wentley

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

Details & Registration

Now that spring is here and summer is just around the corner, knit this roomy and versatile market bag for your trips to the the farmer's market or the beach. The pattern is brought to you by Laura Patterson of Fiber Dreams and can be found for free on Ravelry at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/to-market. This bag teaches many different techniques: provisional cast-on, picking up stitches, knitting in the round, two different lace stitches, and a satin stitch. Amy will lead you through each step to create this earth friendly tote. Materials needed: Worsted weight linen or cotton yarn, 300 yards, US 4 (3.5 mm) and 8 (5.0 mm) 24 inch circular needles, any medium size crochet hook and waste yarn. Recommended for advanced beginners knitters and up.

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Noro Silk Garden Diamond Motif Shawl (2 spaces left)

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Day: Sunday

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

First Class: April 15, 2012

Last Class: June 3, 2012

Class Dates: April 15th, 29th, June 3, 2012

Number of Classes: 3

Instructor: Katherine Applegate

Cost: $15 per class ($45 total)

Details & Registration

Join Katherine in knitting this Diamond Motif Shawl, which is made in 3-4 skeins of Noro Silk Garden yarn. The pattern comes from a beautiful book, Knit Noro Accessories. Along with the yarn and the book, you'll need stitch markers, straight or circular needles in US size 7, and a crochet hook size F or G for picking up stitches. To complete your registration, we ask that you prepay. You can give us a call to pay by credit card over the phone, send a check in the mail, or just come by the shop. Thanks!

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Magic Loop Socks From The Toe Up (Saturdays, March/April/May) (5 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

First Class: April 14, 2012

Last Class: May 26, 2012

Class Dates: April 14th, 28th, May 12th, 26, 2012

Number of Classes: 4

Instructor: Marion Felts

Cost: $20 per class ($80 total)

Details & Registration

Perhaps you've seen someone using the "Magic Loop" technique and you thought it would be fun to try - here is your chance. Marion will teach the magic loop method with basic sock construction for beginner sock-knitters, and will also offer colorwork or cable patterns for those that are already familiar with magic loop. Come learn the magic! Supplies (long circular, sock yarn, Magic Loop booklet) are all available for purchase at the shop. To ensure your space in the class, please prepay either by credit card over the phone, by sending a check, or just come by the shop. Thanks!

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Magic Loop Socks from the toe up (Wednesdays, April/May) (1 spaces left)

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Day: Wednesday

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

First Class: April 11, 2012

Last Class: May 23, 2012

Class Dates: April 11th, 25th, May 9th, 23rd, 2012

Number of Classes: 4

Instructor: Marion Felts

Cost: $20 per class ($80 total)

Details & Registration

Perhaps you've seen someone using the "Magic Loop" technique and you thought it would be fun to try - here is your chance. Marion will teach the magic loop method with basic sock construction for beginner sock-knitters, and will also offer colorwork or cable patterns for those that are already familiar with magic loop. Come learn the magic! Supplies (long circular, sock yarn, Magic Loop booklet) are all available for purchase at the shop. To ensure your space in the class, please prepay either by credit card over the phone, by sending a check, or just come by the shop. Thanks!

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Start Your First Sweater (4 spaces left)

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Day: Saturday

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

First Class: March 24, 2012

Last Class: May 26, 2012

Class Dates: March 24th, 31st, April 14th, 21st, May 5 and 26 2012

Number of Classes: 4

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Cost: $15 per class ($60 total)

Details & Registration

This class is for those who are ready to knit a sweater for the first time, but need a bit of a jump-start. Marsha can help guide you through the process. We've set aside a few possible patterns for both cardigans and pullovers, and can help you choose the yarn and needles you'll need to complete your sweater. To ensure your space in the class, please prepay, either by calling us to pay by credit card over the phone, sending a check, or just coming by the shop. Thanks!

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