Instructor: Katherine Applegate

Saturdays: April 18, May 2 and May 16, 2026; 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Join Katherine’s class to knit a stylish warm weather tee from the top down. Choose from Susanne Müller's "SABAI Top" and Lene Holme Samsøe's "Plain Yoke Tee 20," two beginner-friendly patterns that are a joy to knit. Choose breathable summer cotton or cozy wool yarn for your project - scroll down to see Katherine's own Spring tops!

Students will learn how to customize edges, sleeve length, and body length for a personalized fit, plus essential finishing techniques like blocking to shape and smooth your finished piece. In class, we’ll cover essential garment-making skills such as knitting and measuring a gauge swatch, working in the round, and using top-down construction with invisible increases.

Experience: Students for this class should feel confident with the basics of knitting — including casting on and off, knit and purl stitches, and reading simple pattern instructions. This class is a great fit for first-time sweater-knitters!

Supplies needed:

• For "SABAI Top," by Susanne Müller - pattern available to purchase on Ravelry
  • Yarn: DK or worsted weight yarn that knits up at 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch, after blocking. We recommend Sandnes Garn Line, BC Garn Allino, Katherine's choice, Cascade Ultra Pima, or Bailey's choice, two fingering weight yarns held together - click here to read more!
    • Sizes available: chest circumference 33.4 (35.8) 39 (42.9) 47.6 (51.6)”
    • Yardage required: 484 (605) 605 (726) 847 (968) yards
  • Needles and notions:
    • Circular needles US 6 (or size needed to get gauge) in 24” and 32"
    • Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, blocking supplies

• For "Plain Yoke Tee 20," by Lene Holme Samsøe - pattern available to purchase on Ravelry
  • Yarn: DK or worsted weight yarn that knits up at 20 sts and 29 rows = 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch, after blocking. We recommend Sandnes Garn Line, Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Mungo, or Katherine's choice, Malabrigo Seis Cabos
    • Sizes available: chest circumference (34) 36 (38) 41 (43) 47 (51) 53.5 (58) 61”
    • Yardage required: (600) 600 (720) 720 (720) 840 (960) 960 (1,080) 1,080 yards
  • Needles and notions:
    • Circular needles US 6 (or size needed to get gauge) in 16”, 24” is optional, and 32”
    • Circular needles US 4 (or 2 sizes smaller than size needed to get gauge) in 32” (and 16” circular if adding a crew neck edging)
    • Small circular needles or DPNs size US 4 and 6 for the sleeves
    • Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, blocking supplies

Class Policy -

• Masks are optional in the classroom and in the shop.
• Refunds or store credits for prepaid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was unexpectedly closed.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Anne Derby

Wednesdays: April 15, 29, and May 13, 2026;  5:45 pm - 7:45 pm.

Learn to knit socks with a simple free pattern, "Rye Light," by Tin Can Knits. "Rye Light" is knit from the cuff down on double pointed needles and features a simple rib, garter stitch and stockinette leg, and heel flap.   In the first class, Anne will guide students through pattern reading, sock construction, and casting on; homework will be to knit through completion of the heel flap. The second class will cover the heel and gusset; completing the foot will be the homework. The final class will cover the decreases and kitchener stitch that close the toe.

Experience: Students should be comfortable knitting and purling; knitting in the round is helpful. Students should plan to complete homework (knitting) between classes.

Materials:

• "Rye Light," by Tin Can Knits - available as a free download from Ravelry
• Fingering weight sock yarn, 120-480 yards depending on what size you choose. The pattern has multiple sizes ranging from baby to large adult; reference the pattern for detailed yardage info.
• Double pointed needles in US size 1 (2.25mm) and 2 (2.75mm)
• Notions: one stitch marker, tapestry needle for kitchener stitching the toe.

Class Policy -

• Masks are optional in the classroom and in the shop.
• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was unexpectedly closed.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Anne Derby

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2:00-5:00 pm

In this workshop, we will learn to identify and fix mistakes in our knitting without having to undo rows (and hours of stitching!). Some of the common mistakes we will address include: dropped stitches, accidental yarn overs, twisted stitches, incomplete stitches, and split stitches. You'll come in with a swatch on the needles, and we'll use class time to practice making and correcting mistakes.

Who is this class for?  Any and all knitters!

You'll need:

• Yarn: worsted weight or heavier, in a light color so it's easy to see
• Needles and hooks:
  • US 7 (4.5mm) or 8 (5mm) knitting needles, or a size that goes with your yarn
  • F (3.75mm) or G (4mm) crochet hook, or a size a bit smaller than your knitting needles
• Before class: Cast on 20 stitches and knit in stockinette stitch until your swatch measures about 2". Leave the live stitches on your needles with the working yarn attached - we'll be working on this swatch during class.

Class Policy -

• Masks are optional in the classroom and in the shop.
• Refunds or store credits for prepaid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was unexpectedly closed.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Nancy Cavender

Saturdays: April 11; 11:15 am - 12:45 pm and May 2, 2026; 1:30 - 3:00 pm.

Donna Smith's adorable "Baa-ble Hat" is a great project for learning stranded colorwork. Nancy will teach the basics of this technique, including chart reading and how to trap floats in the back of the work. Bring your needles and yarn to the first class - we will practice two-color knitting and begin a gauge swatch.

Experience Level: You should be comfortable knitting and purling and working in the round on either circular or double-pointed needles.

Materials needed:

• "Baa-ble Hat" pattern, available for purchase on Ravelry or in the shop
• Worsted weight yarn in four colors, ~100 yards each; we recommend Harrisville Highland. Click here for color ideas!
• 16" circular needles in size US 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm), DPNs in US 7
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Materials available for purchase at the shop.  Please be sure to have materials with you for the first class.

Class Policy -

• Masks are optional in the classroom and in the shop.
• Refunds for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was unexpectedly closed.
• Refunds for missed classes cannot be made.
• We require a minimum of three students for each class; in the event that signups do not meet that minimum level, the class will be cancelled and we'll issue refunds for class registrations.

Instructor: Anne Derby

Saturdays: February 14 and 28, March 28, and April 18,2026; from 3 - 5 pm

Make your first sweater, and have it finished in time for cooler temperatures. "Novice Sweater" by PetiteKnit is knit from the top down, with no seaming involved. Beginning at the neck, you'll increase throughout the circular yoke, then knit the body straight down to the hem in the round. Some stitches are put on hold until you use them to knit and shape the sleeves. The neck and cuffs are ribbed while the rest of the sweater is stockinette, two stitch patterns even a novice can confidently execute - bring those skills to class, and Anne will guide you through gauge, shaping, and top-down sweater construction.

Experience: Students should be comfortable casting on, knitting, purling, and working in the round.

Materials needed:

• Pattern: "Novice Sweater" by PetiteKnit, available to purchase from Ravelry
• Yarn: the "Novice Sweater" is knit with two strands of yarn held together, 820 - 1804 yds of each; see pattern for detailed size/yardage detail
  • worsted weight: such as Harrisville Designs Highland, Kelbourne Woolens Germantown, Berroco Ultra Alpaca
  • lace weight: such as Fyberspates Cumulus, Isager Alpaca 1, Malabrigo Mohair
  • Or, if you prefer to knit with a single strand of yarn, use aran weight: such as Isager Soft, Alpaca 3, Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed, or Fibre Co. & Make Aran.
  • Come by the shop to browse all of these options and more, and we'll be happy to help find just the right yarn for your project, and calculate yardage for your size!
• Needles: 
  • Circular needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm) in 16" and 32" or 40" length
  • Double pointed needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)
• Notions: stitch markers, needle for weaving in ends, waste yarn or Knitting Barber Cords

Yarn, needles, and notions are available to purchase here at HYS; the pattern is only available through Ravelry.