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.

PRICE: 

Just the Basics (101): $40 for two one and a half -hour sessions with Sandra. Saturday sessions available with Alison.

Beyond Basics (102): $50 for three two-hour sessions with Sandra

DATES AND TIMES:

Just the Basics (101) FEBRUARY 2ND & 9TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 
Just the Basics (101) FEBRUARY 11TH & 18TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM SOLD OUT!

Beyond Basics (102) FEBRUARY 2ND, 9TH & 16TH ~ 10AM UNTIL 12 NOON 
Beyond Basics (102) FEBRUARY 2ND, 9TH & 16TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30PM 

Just the Basics (101) MARCH 2ND & 9TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 

Just the Basics (101) March 4TH & 11TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM SOLD OUT!

Beyond Basics (102) MARCH 2ND, 9TH & 16TH ~ 10AM UNTIL 12 NOON 
Beyond Basics (102) MARCH 2ND, 9TH & 16TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30PM 

Just the Basics (101) APRIL 1ST & 8TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 

Just the Basics (101) APRIL 6TH & 13TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 

Beyond Basics (102) APRIL 6TH, 13TH & 20TH ~ 10AM UNTIL 12 NOON 
Beyond Basics (102) APRIL 6TH, 13TH & 20TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30PM 

Just the Basics (101) MAY 4TH & 11TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 

Just the Basics (101) MAY 6TH & 13TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 

Beyond Basics (102) MAY 4TH, 11TH & 18TH ~ 10AM UNTIL 12 NOON 
Beyond Basics (102) MAY 4TH, 11TH & 18TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30PM 

Just the Basics (101) JUNE 1ST & 8TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 

Beyond Basics (102) JUNE 1ST, 8TH & 15TH ~ 10AM UNTIL 12 NOON 
Beyond Basics (102) JUNE 1ST, 8TH & 15TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30PM 

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

PRICE: $50 for three two-hour sessions with Shayron

DATES AND TIMES:
2023 DATES

JANUARY 30TH, FEBRUARY 6TH & 13TH ~ 9AM UNTIL 11AM SOLD OUT
JANUARY 30TH, FEBRUARY 6TH & 13TH ~ NOON UNTIL 2PM SOLD OUT
FEBRUARY 2ND, 9TH & 16TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30 PM SOLD OUT

FEBRUARY 27TH, MARCH 6TH & 13TH ~ 9AM UNTIL 11AM SOLD OUT
FEBRUARY 27TH, MARCH 6TH & 13TH ~ NOON UNTIL 2PM SOLD OUT
MARCH 2ND, 9TH & 16TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30 PM SOLD OUT

APRIL 3RD, 10TH & 17TH ~ 9AM UNTIL 11AM SOLD OUT
APRIL 3RD, 10TH & 17TH ~ NOON UNTIL 2PM
APRIL 6TH, 13TH & 20TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30 PM SOLD OUT

MAY 1ST, 8TH & 15TH ~ 9AM UNTIL 11AM SOLD OUT
MAY 1ST, 8TH & 15TH ~ NOON UNTIL 2PM
MAY 4TH, 11TH & 18TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30 PM

MAY 29TH, JUNE 5TH & 19TH ~ 9AM UNTIL 11AM
MAY 29TH, JUNE 5TH & 19TH ~ NOON UNTIL 2PM
JUNE 1ST, 8TH & 22ND ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30 PM

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.

8 swatches completed PRIOR to class, in a smooth, light-colored, worsted weight yarn.
Stockinette (make 3 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 – cast on 20 stitches and knit approximately 3 or 4 inches. Bind off.
1x1 Ribbing – cast on 20 stitches and knit approximately 1.5 to 2 inches (k1p1). Bind off.
2x2 Ribbing – cast on 22 stitches and knit approximately 1.5 to 2 inches (k2p2). Bind off.
3 needle bind off (make 2) – cast on 20 stitches and work in stockinette for approximately 1.5 inches to 2 inches. Leave stitches on the needles.

PRICE: $40 for one two-hour session with Kendall

DATES AND TIMES:

MARCH 4TH ~ 10AM UNTIL NOON

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 at class with three completed  swatches approximately 4"x4" 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.

PRICE: $40 for one two-hour session with Kendall

DATES AND TIMES:

FEBRUARY 18TH ~ 10AM UNTIL NOON.

Leah is offering another session of her incredibly popular 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!

PRICE: $65 for three sessions with Leah

DATES AND TIMES:

JANUARY 8TH FROM 3PM UNTIL 5PM, JANUARY 15TH FROM 2PM UNTIL 5PM AND JANUARY 22ND FROM 3PM UNTIL 5PM SOLD OUT!

LEARN STRANDED COLOR WORK THAT'S ALLLMOST FAIR ISLE! YOU'LL MAKE THIS COWL THAT'S AS PRETTY ON THE INSIDE AS IT IS ON THE OUTSIDE... AND DON'T BE AFRAID--THE YARN DOES A LOT 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.

PRICE: $45 for one 4-hour session with Leah

DATES AND TIMES:

February 5TH ~ 1:00PM UNTIL 5PM

WE WILL WORK WITH YOUR CHILD ONE-ON-ONE TO LEARN THE BASICS OF KNITTING. 

Private Lessons can be scheduled at Haus of Yarn.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: No experience necessary, but children must be able to tie shoes. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

CONTACT: Please email admin@hausofyarn.com to request a private lesson.

PRICE: $25 for an hour-long session with Alison