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) SEPTEMBER 1ST & 22ND ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 
Beyond Basics (102) SEPTEMBER 1ST, 22ND & 29TH ~ 10AM UNTIL 12 NOON 

Just the Basics (101) OCTOBER 22ND & 29TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM

Just the Basics (101) NOVEMBER 3RD & 10TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 
NOVEMBER 12TH & 19TH ~ 12:30 UNTIL 2PM
Beyond Basics (102) NOVEMBER 3RD, 10TH & 17TH ~ 10AM UNTIL 12 NOON 
Beyond Basics (102) NOVEMBER 3RD, 10TH & 17TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30PM 

Just the Basics (101) DECEMBER 1ST & 8TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM 
DECEMBER 3RD & 10TH
Beyond Basics (102) DECEMBER 1ST, 8TH & 15TH ~ 10AM UNTIL 12 NOON 
Beyond Basics (102) DECEMBER 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:
OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH & 24TH ~ 9AM UNTIL 11AM SOLD OUT
OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH & 24TH ~ NOON UNTIL 2PM SOLD OUT
OCTOBER 6TH, 13TH & 27TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30PM SOLD OUT

OCTOBER 31ST, NOVEMBER 7TH & 14TH ~ 9AM UNTIL 11AM SOLD OUT
OCTOBER 31ST, NOVEMBER 7TH & 14TH ~ NOON UNTIL 2PM SOLD OUT
NOVEMBER 3RD, 10TH & 17TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30PM SOLD OUT

NOVEMBER 28TH, DECEMBER 5TH & 12TH ~ 9AM UNTIL 11AM SOLD OUT
NOVEMBER 28TH, DECEMBER 5TH & 12TH ~ NOON UNTIL 2PM 
DECEMBER 1ST, 8TH & 15TH ~ 5:30PM UNTIL 7:30PM SOLD OUT

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: $35 for one two-hour session with Kelly

DATES AND TIMES:

None scheduled at this time

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!

Sue recommends that swatches be worked on circular needles.

PRICE: $35 for one two-hour session with Sue

DATES AND TIMES:

None scheduled at this time

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:

SEPTEMBER 17TH ~ 3PM UNTIL 5PM, SEPTEMBER 24TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 5PM & OCTOBER 1ST ~ 3PM UNTIL 5PM

LEARN STRANDED COLOR WORK THAT'S ALLLMOST FAIR ISLE! YOU'LL MAKE THIS HAT 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 108 stitches cast on with Noro using smaller needles. Join in the round and work *k3, p1* ribbing for 6 rounds. Then knit 4 rounds!

TOOLS: Two 16" or 24" US8 circular needles; Two 16" US6 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 Noro Kureyon, and One skein, solid worsted weight yarn, stitch markers.

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

DATES AND TIMES:

NO CURRENT DATES AVAILABLE

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 Katie