Instructor: Nancy Cavender

Saturdays: Nov. 22 & Dec. 13, 2025, Jan. 10 & Feb. 7, 2026; 11 am - 1 pm

This class is for knitters with a bit of colorwork experience looking to hone their skills and take on a larger project. Nancy will guide you through the lovely "Rosie Sweater," by Lene Holme Samsøe. This top-down seamless pullover features a mock turtleneck, large scale floral motif, and a mix of drop shoulder and raglan shaping at the yoke. Nancy will teach German short rows that make the slanted European shoulder construction, share tips for catching floats, and demonstrate the Italian tubular bind-off for a tidy finish. Knit with a soft and cozy combination of fingering weight wool and lace weight mohair, "Rosie Sweater" will be a pleasure to wear as well as to knit.

Experience: Students should have some experience with stranded colorwork, and be comfortable working in the round and making basic increase/decrease stitches. Experience with sweater knitting will be helpful, but isn't required.

Materials needed:

• Pattern: "Rosie Sweater," by Lene Holme Samsøe - pattern available to purchase from Ravelry
• Yarn: fingering weight wool and lace weight mohair held together throughout, two colors each. See pattern for size and yardage details.
  • Nancy is using Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool held together with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
  • We also recommend Sandnes Garn Sunday, Isager Highland, Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Mondim, Isager Silk Mohair, Kelbourne Woolens Harmony, Fyberspates Cumulus, and more! Come by the shop to browse the full selection - we're happy to help calculate yardage, too.
  • If managing 4 balls of yarn in colorwork sounds daunting, a single strand of DK weight yarn may be substituted - consider Kelbourne Woolens Scout
• Needles:
  • Circular needles US 2.5 (3mm) 16”
  • Circular needles US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 (4mm) 16 and 32”
  • Circular needles US 7 (4.5mm) 16 and 32” for the colorwork
  • Double pointed needles US 4 (3.5mm), unless you use the magic loop method
• Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle

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 afternoons: January 10, February 1 and 21, and March 21, 2026, 3 - 5 pm.

Join Anne's class to make a beautiful two-color sweater, "Heimathafen," by Isabell Kraemer. This seamless top-down pullover is decorated with dip stitch colorwork stripes, highlighting the circular yoke. Beginning at the neck, you'll use short rows to create a higher back neck, then knit the yoke in the round to sleeve separation. Sleeve stitches are placed on hold to then knit the body in the round, followed by the sleeves. Those are 7/8 length, though the pattern is easily modified - just make sure you round up on yardage if you plan to lengthen sleeves or body.

Anne will teach German short rows, backwards loop cast-on, cable cast-on, grafting I-cord bind-off in the round, and the Dip3b stitch. There are great tutorials included with the pattern as well.

Experience: Students should be comfortable casting on, knitting stripes, and working in the round. Sweater knitting experience will be helpful.

Materials needed:

• Pattern: "Heimathafen," by Isabell Kraemer, available to purchase from Ravelry
• Yarn: "Heimathafen" is knit with fingering weight yarn,  870 - 1557 yds for the main color and 181 - 339 yds for the contrast color; see pattern for detailed size/yardage info
  • We recommend Harrisville Designs Shetland, Kelbourne Woolens Camper, Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Mondim, or for an animal/plant fiber blend, Isager Merilin
  • Come by the shop to browse all of these options and more - we're happy to help find just the right yarn for your project, and calculate yardage for your size!
• Needles: 
  • Circular needles: US 2.5 (3.0 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) in 16" and 32". You'll use 16" needles for neck cast-on, body and sleeve ribbing, and 32" for body (and sleeves, if using Magic Loop technique).
  • Please note: the gauge is 24 stitches x 35 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch, after blocking. You may need to go up or down a needle size to match the pattern gauge
• 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.

Instructor: Anne Derby

Wednesday evenings: January 14, February 4, 25, and March 18, 2026; from 5:45 - 7:45 pm

Make your first sweater, and have it finished in time for cool temperatures this fall! "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.

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.

Instructor: Ociane Canadas

Saturdays: January 17th, February 21st, March 21st and 28th, 2026; 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Joji Locatelli's "Longline Cardigan" is timeless, a simple, smart cardigan that can be dressed up or down. Whether you knit it in a smooth solid color, a tweedy single ply, or a hand-dyed wool, this is the perfect project to show off a beautiful yarn you love.

The pattern starts with the back of the collar and shoulders, then you will knit parts of both fronts until the armholes. The pieces are then joined in the round and the cardigan is knit to your desired length. Finally, stitches are picked up at the armholes and the sleeves are knit from the shoulder to the wrist. The pattern uses a classic K1P1 rib for the collar and cuffs, but a twisted rib can also be used for a neat and stretchier effect. The cardigan ends in a traditional bind off, but for adventurous knitters, Oci recommends a stretchy twisted bind-off that gives a professional and stylish finish.

In this class, Oci will walk you through picking the right size, the provisional cast on, short rows, picking up stitches for the sleeves, and for those who wish, a lovely twisted bind off.

Please come to the first class with a blocked gauge swatch. Use the larger needles to cast on 30 stitches and knit in stockinette to a length of at least 3 inches. Please block your swatch gently. This is essential to pick the right size of cardigan, and to adjust needle sizes if needed, to make a beautiful, elastic fabric.

Experience: This project is recommended for intermediate to advanced knitters, though a confident, adventurous beginner can succeed too. Students should be comfortable casting on, knitting and purling and should know how to knit in the round.

Photo © Joji Locatelli

Materials needed:

• Pattern: "Longline Cardigan," by Joji Locatelli - available to purchase from Ravelry
• Yarn:  1470-2520 yards of fingering weight yarn - see pattern for details on sizing and yardage.
  • We recommend a wool or wool blend, and we have lots to choose from! Consider Isager Tweed, Kelbourne Woolens Cricket, Camper, and Malabrigo Ultimate Sock
  • Plan for at least 200-400 yards more if you chose to make a longer cardigan.
  • scrap yarn in contrasting color, for provisional cast on
• Needles:
  • Circular needles in US 2.5 (3.0mm) and US 4 (3.5mm) or size needed to achieve gauge of 24 stitches and 39 rows= 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
  • Crochet hook for provisional cast on, size C, D, or E
• Notions: stitch markers, needle for weaving in ends.

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

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

Wednesday evenings: February 11, 18, and Mar 4, 2026; 5:45-7:15 pm.

For adult beginners: learn to knit in the Continental style. We will use the Churchmouse "Stitch-Sampler Hand Warmers" pattern, which is included in the cost of the class.

In the first session, you'll learn the long tail cast on and the knit stitch. In the second session, the purl stitch will be introduced as we move from the cuff to the body of the hand-warmer. In the last session, you'll learn how to bind off and seam your mitts using mattress stitch in both garter and stockinette stitches.

Note: In order to keep moving forward, it is expected that knitting "homework" will be completed each week.

Materials needed:

• 110 yards of smooth, worsted weight yarn in a light color; we recommend Kelbourne Woolens Germantown
• US size 8 knitting needles
• 1 locking stitch marker
• Tapestry/darning needle for seaming and weaving in ends

Materials are available for purchase at the shop.

Instructor: Katherine Applegate

Saturdays: Jan 17, Feb 14 and 21, 2026; from 11:30 - 1:00 pm

This three class series will cover the basics of crochet, including the following stitches: chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. Students will also practice changing colors and reading basic crochet patterns.

Note: We love to encourage young, new crocheters but do require that a minor and their parent both register for class in order for all students to benefit.

Experience needed: none - this is a class for folks who have never crocheted before!

You'll need:

• Smooth worsted weight yarn in two (or more) different colors
  • we recommend Kelbourne Woolens Germantown, Berroco Ultra Wool, or Sandnes Garn Line
• Size G or H crochet hook
• Materials are available for purchase at the shop

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.