In the third class of this progression, your knitting will be complete and you’ll learn how to bind off, hide your ends, and block your beautiful scarf. Supplies you’ll need to bring: The yarn and your scarf on the needles. Yarn needle with a large eye and blunt tip A small pair of scissors One, […]

Learn to knit a pair of socks! Heel turning, knitting on double pointed needles, toe darning. Socks are a compact project, and easy to carry with you. Materials needed: one set of double point needles, light worsted, or dk yarn, darning needle and scissors Pattern provided Prerequisite: Continuing Knitting or equivalent. Time: TBD To sign […]

By Melissa Harris and Bonnie Chase Class $38 Limit 4 students In this class students will warp their loom and learn to weave and finish a simple woven scarf in time for Valentines Day. Materials needed: 2 skeins of worsted or dk weight yarn, scissors, tape measure and notepad. Come early to class to choose […]

Learn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn.  You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease;” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool.  You’ll leave with a skein of two-ply yarn ready to […]

Instructor: Julie Weisenberger of Cocoknits This six-week intensive will allow you the time and motivation to complete a knitted sweater. Cocoknits patterns are stylish and can be knit in a huge array of yarn. They are perfect for everyone; from the beginning knitter who knows how to knit and purl, to the advanced knitter, who is working […]

Remember those old leaf prints you made in elementary school?  Maybe you put a leaf down and rubbed crayon all around it, leaving an outline of the leaf.  Maybe you painted the leaf and pressed it down on paper, creating a print that showed the outline, veins, and irregularities. Fast forward to today.  This class takes […]

Every year, Shetland Islanders open their doors to knitters from around the world.  Shetland Wool Week draws hundreds of folks to these beautiful islands. There is also an “official” hat, and the pattern is posted for free on the website. The pattern for 2018 is perfect for beginners. It’s called “Merrie Dancers Toorie” and is […]

Want to spin enough yarn for a sweater or other large project, but spinning 1500 yards or more of the same yarn feels daunting?  Never fear! There are techniques that can help you spin quickly and efficiently, bringing large projects easily within reach. In this class, you’ll learn the long draw spinning technique with a […]