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Classes
To register for any class, please contact us using the form at the bottom of this page.
Supply lists and payment instructions will be provided.
Bristlecone Hat $70
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Three Saturdays, Feb. 28 & Mar. 7
12:30 - 2:00 PM
and Mar. 14, 12:30 - 3:00 PM ​​
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​​Designed by the wonderful folks at the now-defunct Fancy Tiger co-op, this hat can be made in sizes from baby to adult. While the free pattern can no longer be found online, copies will be provided. The textured "bristlecone stitch" is easy to learn, and class participants have the choice to work a single brim or learn how to make the fixed-in-place double layer version.
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​​​​​​​​​Skills: Adventurous beginner to Intermediate You have made a hat or other knitting in-the-round project; you are comfortable recognizing knits and purls.
Spring Chick $35
Thursday, March 19 1:00 - 4:00 PM
​​Make a flock of little chicks for your own amusement, to accompany your Emotional Support Chicken or to adorn the Easter basket of a special child.​
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​​Skill level:
Adventurous beginner You are comfortable with Knit and Purl, and you are ready for more.
New techniques introduced in class: sewing a seam, Make One and Knit Front & Back increase stitches.
Private Knitting Lessons
Meets on your schedule
Cost: $40 per hour
What if none of these class options fit into your life? No problem! Contact Amy about learning to knit or adding skills to your knitting in one-on-one sessions. Get together when it works for you.
Optional basic supply kit available for beginners.
Emotional Support Chicken $115
Saturdays, March 28 and
April 4, 18 & 25, and May 2
2:30 - 4:15 pM
​​Learn to knit the fun and popular pattern by designer Annette Corsino. The chicken is knitted in worsted weight yarn, though you may decide to work future chickens in heavier or lighter weight to create a flock with varying sized birds.
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Included in the class: a multi page supplement to the pattern (which is purchased separately), a pair of plastic eyes, and a free pattern for a knitted chick.
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​​Skill level:
Adventurous beginner
You are comfortable with
Knit and Purl, and you
don't mind counting
stitches as you work.
New technique introduced
in class: working short rows.
Fixing Knitting Mistakes $35
Thursday, March 26, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
​​Back, by popular demand! We will delve into the structure of knitted fabric and how this knowledge helps in fixing mistakes. Participants will learn and practice skills including: identify which stitch was done in previous rows, spot incorrect stitches, repair a dropped stitch, un-knit without twisting stitches, and more.
Skill level: Beginner
or Intermediate
You have made a
couple of knitted
projects and are
frustrated by
mistakes.
Don't just Rippit, Rippit, Rippit!
Pom Pom Workshop $40
Tuesday, March 24 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Of course Pompoms are classic hat toppers, but they can also be fun additions to scarves, ponchos, the cords of hoodies, ear flaps of aviator hats, and more. They can be strung into festive garlands or crafted into cute earrings. What will you do with yours?
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Participants will use pompom maker tools to create tiny pompoms less than 1 inch across, rather large ones over 3 inches, and in-between sizes.
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​​Skill level: Anyone! No prior experience with yarn is needed to make pompoms.
Yarn will be provided, and you are also welcome to bring some of your own, if you wish.
Coming in April
String Market Bag
Dates coming soon!
​​It's a carry-all bag, a shopping bag, a farmer's market bag ... whatever you want. ​
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​​Skill level:
Adventurous beginner
You are comfortable with Knit and Purl, and you are ready for more. New techniques introduced in class: picking up stitches, working the yarn-over stitch.
Check back here for updates about additional classes.
Coming in May
Baby/Toddler Sweater​ $115
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Make a raglan-sleeve cardigan sweater with buttons; cable details are optional. This basic pattern can be customized by using several colors or even adding embroidery. For a light summer sweater, try a cotton/merino blend. Sizes from 3 months to 4 years.
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​This type of sweater construction is common for adults and children, making it a great project for the first-timer who desires knowledge they can apply to future sweaters for everyone.
Skill level: Advanced beginner You have made a couple of different things, perhaps a hat and a blanket, scarf or mittens.​​