Classes

We are sorry but we do not offer private knitting classes at this time

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Past classes: 

Stitch Sampler Cowl Class

Natalie had a great time knitting this stitch sampler cowl, and thought knitters of a variety of skill levels would enjoy it too!   This class is suitable for an adventurous beginner through advanced intermediate.  Natalie used just one skein each of a chunky yarn, and had plenty left over. .

Basic Socks With Donna



Join Donna in this three- part class on how to make the basic sock.  You will learn how to use DPN needles, turn a heel, and the kitchner stitch!  

Slip Stitch Cowl Class with Jennifer


This cowl starts at a corner so you can learn the slip-stitch technique in no time!  Stop in and see our sample knit with three different colors of Pashmina!  Another nice thing about starting with just a few stitches is that if you if you don't like your colors,  you aren't tearing out too much work!  This class is suitable for an advanced beginner.


Cable and Bobble Cowl Class


We have so many new and wonderful Aran weight yarns in the shop that Natalie just had to knit this cozy cowl with one of them.   Natalie is loving projects that start with under 10 stitches since you can learn much in a short amount of time; or if your gauge is off, or you need to start over, you need to just cast on a few stitches.  This is an advanced class since there are many different techniques, but more importantly, lots of different instructions are all happening at once.  If you want to work on reading your knitting  or have a refresher on reading cable charts, then this is the class for you.  Natalie will share with you all her tricks for keeping her knitting organized without using row counters or ticking off rows.   

Advanced Fair Isle and Intarsia Class


Natalie has never knit from a Kaffe Fassett pattern;  now that he has his own line of colors in the beloved Rowan Felted tweed, Natalie had to knit this!  This is an advanced colorwork class since the motifs are not traditional, and often three colors are used per row.  Natalie is taking careful notes on where to add floats, which colors to hold in what hand, and other tips for having a fun knitting experience.  You need to have your garter stitch done before the first class if you wish to do this as a scarf in the round (CO just 13; if partial motifs will annoy you, please add 8 stitches so your flowers will end correctly, but then other motifs may be slightly off). If you are knitting a cowl, have your 130 stitch provisional CO completed before class begins. If you wish to purchase the kit, see details here.

Song of the Sea Lace Cowl Class



Join Jennifer for this lace class where you will learn chart reading!  We have a sample in the store, but we chose to knit ours as a cowl.  You need to have you project cast on and rib completed if applicable.  

The fine print:
  Materials are not included in class fees unless specified.  Class fees are non- refundable unless we cancel the class.  We reserve the right to cancel a class if there are fewer than three knitters enrolled one week before the class.  We strongly encourage you to purchase supplies from our store since not all yarns are created equally.   Many classes are outside of regular business hours, so please be on time.  If a class is on the weekend, you may park across the parking lot at APEX. 
 All of the classes listed here are for knitters who are very comfortable with the basics of knitting (CO,BO,K,P, SM,RM, k2tog,ssk etc...).  If you need a refresher, or want to learn to knit, we offer those classes as private lessons scheduled during regular business hours.   Each lesson is $30 per hour, and for 100% beginners, we encourage you to take two, one hour classes. 

Our favorite beginner knitter project!

Beginning knitting private lessons
  We recommend this two, one hour class for 100% beginners, or for people who haven't knit in many years.  Our expert staff will get your new hobby  started by knitting a pair of finger-less mittens.  In the beginner classes we cover casting on, knitting, purling, binding off, and seaming.  If for whatever reason you get stuck on one of these new  techniques, we will modify the lesson to better suit you.  We love this beginner project because it covers all three basic knitted fabrics: garter, stockinette, and ribbing.  Each one hour private lessons is $30.  If a friend will be joining you, it is $30 per person, per hour. Not included in the lesson cost is the pattern, circular needle, and a skein of Rhichard Devrieze hand dyed yarn.  It is not required that you purchase the materials from us, but our supplies are not like anything you will find at a craft store.  Our supplies make it easier to learn to knit, and cost around an additional $35.  This class can be scheduled during our regular business hours, and select Saturdays at 10 A.M.  

    Our classes are held outside of regular shop hours so please be on time, since we lock the doors as soon as the class begins.


     Please be conscientious when parking for a class.  Our lot can accommodate 12 cars if everyone parks in an organized manner.  However, you may also park at Apex across the alley for Saturday classes ONLY.



    The fine print:    We reserve the right to cancel a class if we do not have at least three students one week in advance.  You must pay to reserve your spot in the class and we appreciate it if you purchase your supplies from us.  We will only refund your class fee if we cancel the class.
      Our classes are held outside of regular shop hours so please be on time, since we lock the doors as soon as the class begins.
     Please be conscientious when parking for a class.  Our lot can accommodate 12 cars if everyone parks in an organized manner.  However, you may also park at Apex across the alley for Saturday classes ONLY.
    Do you need extra help after a class is over?  Do you need extra help from a project you have purchased from us?   If you need more than a few minutes, we ask that you schedule a private lesson. 
    No materials are included in the classes unless specified.

    You may call and sign up over the phone, but be sure to stop in before the class to pick up supplies!
    260.422.9276

     

    Do you need extra help after a class is over?  Do you need extra help from a project you have purchased from us?   If you need more than a few minutes, we ask that you schedule a private lesson. 

     

     
    Use this guide to help you select a class that would most improve your knitting skills:
    *Adventurous Beginner  (comfortable with CO, BO, knitting and purling)...
    **Advanced Beginner  (very comfortable with the above plus increases, decreases, and starting to read your knitting)...
    ***Intermediate/ advanced intermediate (very knowledgeable of all the above and very comfortable with fixing knitting mistakes)...
    Remember:   No refunds on classes.   Classes must be paid in full to reserve a spot.    We reserve the right to cancel a class if less than three (3) people have enrolled.    If you cannot attend a class and will require more than ten (10) minutes to make-up what you missed, please schedule a private lesson at our regular rate of $15.00 per half hour.
    Tami teaching a Fair-Isle class!
    The majority of the multi-session classes have two or more weeks between classes to allow time for "homework" in your busy lives.  Come in or call to sign up: 260-422-YARN;  To hold your place in class, the non-refundable class fee must be paid at the time you sign up, and we ask that you sign up at least a week in advance. 
     
     
    The beauty of Mountain Colors "Mountain Goat"
    Three of seven mitered-jackets in progress from Donna's winter sweater class