In this second class, you’ll learn to purl, yarn over, and knit two stitches together.  You’ll also learn to read a basic knitting pattern. Supplies you’ll need to bring: The yarn and your scarf on the needles from Part 1. One, one and a half-hour session.  $40 Instructor:  Melanie Perkins

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]