CLASSES
Call us to reserve your spot in any class!
New to knitting? Want help picking or finishing a project? What about fixing mistakes? We have a class for you!
Call 615-354-1007 to reserve your spot!
TUESDAYS AT THE TABLE
Local? Stuck on a project? Unable to make one of our scheduled classes? Patty can certainly help with that!
Tuesdays, 10am - 11:30am: Quick Drop Ins with Simple Solutions. $15 per drop-in, cash only; no reservation required
Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 2pm: One-on-One "Sky’s the Limit" Private Lessons. $30 per hour, cash only, one-hour minimum; reservations required by emailing patricianknits@gmail.com
If you find yourself in a bind on the other days of the week, you can always take a gamble and drop in and if we've got a little bit of time, we'll see what we can do!
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BEGINNING KNITTING
We teach two beginning knitting workshops:
Just the Basics (101) will teach you the knit and purl stitch and you will create a scarf.
In Beyond the Basics (102) you will expand on your knowledge of the knit and purl stitch and learn how to cast on, bind off, yarn over, I-cord and seaming as you make a hat.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Just the Basics (101) ~ None
Beyond the Basics (102) ~ prior knowledge of the knit stitch and purl stitch.
TECHNIQUES LEARNED:
Just the Basics (101) ~ Cast-on, Knit, Purl.
Beyond the Basics (102) ~ Introduction to gauge, increases, decreases, finishing techniques, correcting common mistakes.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
US8 24" circular needle; US8 double-point needles; tapestry needle, T-pins, 200 yards worsted weight yarn in a light, solid color.
CLASS COST:
Just the Basics (101): $40 for two one and a half -hour sessions with Alison.
Beyond Basics (102): $50 for three two-hour sessions with Alison
DATES AND TIMES:
Just the Basics (101) APRIL 6TH AND 13TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM SOLD OUT!!
Beyond Basics (102) NO SESSION IN APRIL
Just the Basics (101) MAY 4TH AND 11TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM SOLD OUT!!
Beyond Basics (102) MAY 4TH, 11TH AND 18TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 4PM SOLD OUT!
Just the Basics (101) JUNE 1ST AND 8TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM
Beyond Basics (102) JUNE 1ST, 8TH AND 15TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 4PM
Just the Basics (101) JULY 6TH AND 13TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM
Beyond Basics (102) JULY 6TH, 13TH AND 20TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 4PM
Just the Basics (101) AUGUST 3RD AND 10TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM
Beyond Basics (102) AUGUST 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 4PM
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PICK YOUR PROJECT
Ready to knit your first sweater? Or challenge yourself with a technique you haven’t attempted before? This is the class for you!
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl)
TECHNIQUES LEARNED:
Selecting appropriate materials, swatching, gauge, pattern reading, and finishing
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Pattern, needles, and yarn of your choice
SUGGESTED PROJECTS:
Wonderful Wallaby, Baby J Cardigan, Garter Cardi
CLASS COST: $50 for three two-hour sessions with Shayron
DATES AND TIMES:
APRIL 1ST, 8TH & 15TH FROM 9:00AM-11:00 SOLD OUT
APRIL 1ST, 8TH & 15TH FROM
NOON-2:00 SOLD OUT
MAY 6TH, 13TH & 20TH FROM 9:00AM-11:00
MAY 6TH, 13TH & 20TH FROM NOON-2:00 SOLD OUT
JUNE 3RD, 17TH & 24TH FROM 9:00AM-11:00 SOLD OUT
JUNE 3RD, 17TH & 24TH FROM NOON-2:00 SOLD OUT
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FEARLESS FINISHING
Learn the various methods of seaming, Kitchener stitch, picking up stitches and weaving in ends.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl)
TECHNIQUES LEARNED:
Various ways of seaming, Kitchener stitch, picking up stitches and weaving in ends.
HOMEWORK REQUIRED:
Here's what you'll need to show up with
- Stockinette swatches (make three total)
(1) cast on 20 stitches and work in stockinette approximately 3 or 4 inches. Bind off.
(2) Cast on 20 stitches and work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches. Bind off.
(3) Cast on 10 stitches and work in stockinette stitch for 3 inches. Bind off. - Garter swatch (make one) – cast on 20 stitches and knit approximately 3 or 4 inches. Bind off.
- 1x1 Ribbing swatch (make one) – cast on 20 stitches and knit approximately 1.5 to 2 inches (k1p1). Bind off.
- 2x2 Ribbing swatch (make one) – cast on 22 stitches and knit approximately 1.5 to 2 inches (k2p2). Bind off.
- 3-needle bind off (make two) – cast on 20 stitches and work in stockinette for approximately 1.5 inches to 2 inches. Leave stitches on the needles.
CLASS COST: $40 for one two-hour session with Kendall
DATES AND TIMES:
April 20TH ~ 10AM UNTIL NOON
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FIXING MISTAKES
Let's face it: we ALL make mistakes when we knit. We drop a stitch or forget a yarnover and don't see it until the next row...and sometimes we're not quiiiite sure how to fix it! If this sounds a little too familiar to you, you need to take this class!
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl)
TECHNIQUES LEARNED:
Fixing a dropped stitch in garter, stockinette (on the knit and purl side), and how to correct mistakes at the beginning and end of a row. You will also learn how to fix missed yarnovers and missed decreases
HOMEWORK REQUIRED:
Arrive with three completed 4" x 4" swatches knit in a smooth, light-colored, worsted-weight yarn.
- Swatch 1: garter, do not bind off, leave on a needle. Leave yarn attached!
- Swatch 2 & 3: stockinette, do not bind off, leave on needle. Leave yarn attached!
Kendall recommends that swatches be worked on circular needles.
CLASS COST:
$40 for one two-hour session with Kendall
DATES AND TIMES:
April 6TH ~ 10AM UNTIL NOON.
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BEGINNING CROCHET
In this two hour session, you'll be introduced to how to tension your yarn, the chain stitch & the single crochet stitch.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
One skein Coastal Cotton and an I/5.5mm Hook
CLASS COST:
$40 for one two hour session with Jay
DATES AND TIMES:
APRIL 13TH FROM 10AM UNTIL NOON; call the store to reserve your spot! 615-354-1007
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SOCKS ON TWO CIRCS
Beginning Socks on Two Circs class!
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl)
TECHNIQUES LEARNED:
Knitting in the round on two circs
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Two skeins Deluxe Stripes or Raggi, two 16" OR two 24" US 5 needles, darning needle, purchase your Boot Camp Sock pattern via Ravelry!
CLASS COST: $65 for three sessions with Leah
DATES AND TIMES:
June 9TH 3PM-5PM, June 16TH 2PM-5PM AND June 30TH 3PM-5PM
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GENIE COWL WITH LEAH
Learn stranded colorwork that's allllmost Fair Isle! You'll make this cowl that's as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside. Don't be afraid...the yarn does most of the work for you!
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl)
TECHNIQUES LEARNED:
Simple color work
HOMEWORK REQUIRED:
Arrive at class with 120 stitches cast on with Main Color using smaller needles. Join in the round and work *k1, p1* ribbing for 5 rounds.
TOOLS:
16" US8 and US10 circular needles; Circular needles may be fixed but if you already own an interchangeable set, you may find using them ideal to manage your project.
PATTERN:
DOWNLOAD pattern from Ravelry and PRINT prior to class.
MATERIALS:
One skein Malabrigo Rios, and One skein Spincycle Dream State, stitch markers.
CLASS COST: $45 for one 4-hour session with Leah
DATES AND TIMES:
MARCH 24TH ~ 1PM UNTIL 5PM
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IMPORTANT NOTE
CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY, SO CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE AND REGISTER NOW. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAN ATTEND ALL THE CLASSES IN THE SERIES, AS MAKE-UPS ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TEACHER AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED BY HAUS OF YARN. CLASS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IF LESS THAN 3 STUDENTS REGISTER FOR A CLASS, HAUS OF YARN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE CLASS – STUDENTS CAN MOVE TO FUTURE SESSIONS.