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) DECEMBER 2ND AND 9TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM  
Beyond Basics (102) DECEMBER 2ND, 9TH AND 16TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 4PM

Just the Basics (101) JANUARY 6TH AND 13TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM  
Beyond Basics (102) JANUARY 6TH, 13TH AND 20TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 4PM

Just the Basics (101) FEBRUARY 3RD AND 10TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM  
Beyond Basics (102) FEBRUARY 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 4PM

Just the Basics (101) MARCH 2ND AND 9TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM  
Beyond Basics (102) MARCH 2ND, 9TH AND 16TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 4PM

Just the Basics (101) APRIL 6TH AND 13TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM  
Beyond Basics (102) NO SESSION IN APRIL

Just the Basics (101) MAY 4TH AND 11TH ~ 12:30PM UNTIL 2PM  
Beyond Basics (102) MAY 4TH, 11TH AND 18TH ~ 2PM UNTIL 4PM

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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:

JANUARY 8TH, 15TH & 22ND FROM NOON-2:00 SOLD OUT
FEBRUARY 5TH, 12TH & 19TH FROM NOON-2:00 SOLD OUT
MARCH 4TH, 11TH & 18TH FROM NOON-2:00
APRIL 1ST, 8TH & 15TH FROM 9:00AM-11:00
APRIL 1ST, 8TH & 15TH FROM
NOON-2:00
MAY 6TH, 13TH & 20TH FROM 9:00AM-11:00
MAY 6TH, 13TH & 20TH FROM NOON-2:00
JUNE 3RD, 17TH & 24TH FROM 9:00AM-11:00
JUNE 3RD, 17TH & 24TH FROM NOON-2:00

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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:

NOVEMBER 4TH ~ 10AM UNTIL NOON

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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:

DECEMBER 2ND ~ 10AM UNTIL NOON.

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Join Alison for an in-store guided KAL happening DECEMBER 2ND and 9TH ~ 10AM UNTIL NOON. Alison will teach you the magic-loop technique of knitting small circumferences in the round using the Welted Fingerless Gloves pattern. Suitable for an advanced beginner.

Two consecutive Saturdays from 10am until noon ($40; materials not included); call the store to reserve your spot! 615-354-1007

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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:

SEPT 10TH 3PM-5PM, 17TH 2PM-5PM AND OCT 1ST 3PM-5PM

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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:

NOT CURRENTLY SCHEDULED

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