Why '4-3-2-1' you ask?  Four panels, three colors, two different cable patterns all come together for one warm hat!  This hat ws designed by the very talented Alice Bish.

To fully benefit from class, please plan to work on your hat project between sessions 1 and 2.

Key learnings

• Learn provisional cast on
• Learn two different cable patterns
• Complete mattress seaming to join cable panels
• Understand the construction of a hat

Prework

Select yarn and complete a swatch gauge prior to class.  All gauge information is on pattern.

• 3 colors worsted weight yarn (approximately 220 yards each color is enough yarn for hat and matching striped fingerless mitts (free pattern with class))
• 4-3-2-1 Hat pattern
• US7 straight or circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• US5 16" circular needle (or 2 sizes smaller than needle size used to obtain gauge)
• US5 DPNs
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn or stitch holder
• 5 stitch markers

Class sample knit with Berroco Vintage, 1 hank each of 40682, 40686, 40940

Learn to make this quick, easy beginner sweater with gentle purl ridged yoke. (Sorry!  Baby not included.)  It will become your staple baby sweater. Gender neutral design allows you to customize for that special little one. Since the sweater only takes 5 hours, you'll be knitting up "spares" to have for quick gifts!

Prior to class print pattern and complete a swatch gauge to ensure 4 1/2 sts/1".

Link to pattern: 5 Hour Baby Sweater

Key Learnings:

• Knit a top-down garment
• Complete garment shaping, including increasing and decreasing
• Read a pattern
• Knit sleeves in-the-round using DPNs

• Worsted weight yarn -- approx. 220 yds. (Sample done in Mochi Plus)
• US 9 24" circular needles and DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge. 
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Darning needle
• Crochet hook if making a chain button closure
• Button(s)

Class now full!

Aethercopter is a delightful design by Jocelyn Tunney.  (Click here to view more designs by Jocelyn Tunney on Ravelry; your login will be required.)  This wrap-me-up shawl features a lighter than air lace pattern and a gentle curve to its construction. 

You might ask, what is an 'aethercopter'?  According to steampunk genre, an aethercopter is a flying machine about which no one has any idea as to how it stays in the air.

Aethercopter is knit in two sections: First, a top border strip is knit, and then stitches are picked up along the side.  Second, the lovely lacy body is knit downwards from the border strip and is finished with a delightful picot edge.

Key learnings

• Master the variety of stitches and techniques required for this shawl including SSK, YO, PSSO, and picking up stitches along an edge and in rows below current stitch.
• Complete lace stitch pattern
• Master picot bind off
• Understand blocking techniques especially for Aethercopter

Pre-work

• Complete swatch to determine correct needle size
• View Cat Bordhi's video to familiarize yourself with how to work the most invisible, smoothest paired increases.  We will also view this video in class and there will be ample time for practice!

• 650 yards worsted weight yarn.  Our sample will be knit in O-Wool Balance, a 50/50 blend of organic merino and cotton that comes in a lovely array of colors.  (Balance will arrive at yarn-love in December.)
• Aethercopter pattern (we stock)
• US7 - 36" circular needles (or longer) and US9 - 36" circular needles (or longer) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Have you ever looked at knitted projects with beads and wondered, "How did they do that?" Then do we have the class for you! Join us for this class where you'll learn how to place beads in your work using a small crochet hook, all while working up a super cute beret. 

Key Learnings:

• Placing beads in knitted items

Prework:

• Work pattern through Round 1 of the Placing Beads section. This will set you up for a bead placing row when you come to class.

• Churchmouse Classics Koigu Beaded Beret pattern
• US1 and US2 16" circular knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge 
• One skein Claudia Hand Painted Fingering yarn (175 yds)
• Size US12 crochet hook
• Two packages size 6° seed beads
• Darning Needle 

Learn to cable while making a neck cozy -- a short scarf that wraps around your nect and tucks into your collar.  A pair of buttons hold it in place and can add style to this relatively simple project.  This sophisticated and elegant neck cozy will knit up quickly and help you master cabling.

Key learnings:

• Knit a 6-stitch cable
• Complete increasing and decreasing
• Create button holes

Pattern,  chunky weight yarn (approximately 100 yards), US10.5 needles, darning needle, two buttons (approximately 1" diameter)

Pre-work: CO and work rows 1-10. You'll be ready to start the cable pattern when you come to class.

Learn how to read and understand common knitting pattern instructions and abbreviations including the ones listed below.  In addition, you will learn what knitting patterns don't tell you.  Discussions will center on information found in Knitspeak: An A to Z Guide to the Language of Knitting Patterns.  Learners are welcome to bring their own patterns for interpretation (as class time permits).

• "at the same time" -- how do I keep track of simultaneous shaping?
• reading knitting charts -- where do I start and which direction do I go?
• "increase (or decrease) evenly" -- how do I calculate and do this?
• "pick up and knit" -- how do I get the yarn where I need it; which direction do I go?
• "continue in pattern as established" -- huh?

Knitspeak book (purchased at yarn-love for $17.95 suggested retail price) and your personal notebook for your class notes.

You, too, can be a happy hooker!  Learn the basics of crochet in just three class sessions as you crochet a small project.  This class is a also a great way for knitters to learn crochet stitches most commonly used in knitting patterns.

• Worsted weight yarn of your choice
• size G or H crochet hook. 
• The National Needle Arts "How to Crochet" booklet. 
• yarn-love will provide a scarf pattern.

   

Here's your opportunity to learn to crochet traditional granny squares.  These multi-colored squares are the perfect building blocks for creating colorful retro heirloom blankets and many other items.  Granny squares are great take-along projects since they are small enough to go with you to appointments, kids games, and even to the beach this summer.  Plus, granny squares are a great way to use leftover yarn since each round uses a different color.   

Traditional Granny Square pattern, four same-weight yarns in different colors, appropriate sized hook for yarn weight, darning needle. 

For this workshop, you are welcome to bring your leftover yarn to use in class.  We will be happy to help you select yarns for your after-class project.

Here's your opportunity to learn the entrelac stitch pattern while knitting an adorable headband.  In this class you will practice a short repeat of the entrelac stitch design, which will allow you to complete several design rows during the two-hour workshop

After this class, you can then easily apply your entrelac learnings to a variety of entrelac projects including Ruth's Entrelac Butterfly Shawl.

So what's 'entrelac' mean anyway?  Entrelac is the French word for interlaced; and, in knitting, it produces a textured diamond pattern where each square is knit at right angles to its neighboring square. Using a variegated or striping yarn creates a rich and complex looking fabric—even though no color changes are necessary!

Key learnings:

• Read an entrelac pattern
• Knit backwards
• Practice entrelac knitting
• Gain understanding of how to apply learnings to a wide variety of entrelac projects

Prework -- please complete prior to attending workshop

• Print out Quant pattern and bring it with you to class.
• Complete the first portion of the pattern: 1) Work 1-Cord for 10 inches, and 2)Continue knitting and increasing on straight/circular needles until you have 18 stitches.  Leave these stitches active on your needles for class.
• Practice knittting backwards (all class participants will receive directions in confirmation e-mail sent prior to class)

• Approximately 95 yards worsted weight, self-striping yarn.  Suggest: Crystal Palace Mochi Plus
• US6 or 7 needles straight or circular (or size needed to obtain gauge as indicated on pattern)
• darning needle
• notebook for notetaking

This comprehensive learn-to-knit class is perfect for all ages and meets for four 2-hour class sessions.  Class will focus on a several basic stitch patterns that are used time and time again in knitting patterns and designs.  Throughout the class, learners will practice knitting these different stitch patterns while creating a classic sampler scarf.  At the end of the class, new knitters will feel confident in selecting and beginning a next project.

Class project photo coming soon!

Key learnings

• Read a pattern
• Cast on, knit, purl, bind off
• Knit several different stitch patterns
• Increase and decrease

• Learn to Knit Kit (contains practice yarn, Susan Bates Knit Chek, and TNNA Learn to Knit book)
• US7 or 8 straight knitting needles
• Approx. 250 yds light colored worsted weight yarn
• Stitch markers

 

Kit items, yarn & needles will be given a one-time only 20% discount.

Want to learn how to knit, but have a busy schedule? Want to learn to do a little project in a short amount of time? Then we have the perfect workshop for you! Join shopgirl Kristin for a learn to knit scarf project that will have you smiling as you work. We'll be learning the knitted cast-on which is both easy for beginners and versatile for completing other projects on your wish list.

• US7 or 8 needles
• 1 skein Noro Taiyo
• A copy of TNNA's How To Knit

Class is full!

This 3-session sock class will show you how to knit socks using only one circular needle.  This is a great class for all levels of knitters – from beginners and new sock knitters to experienced knitters and those who have mastered knitting socks using double points.

Key learnings

• Master the Magic Loop technique throughout all the sections of a sock -- casting on your cuff, working the leg, working the heel flap, turning the heel, picking up gusset stitches and completing the gusset, knitting the foot, decreasing for the toe, and grafting the toe.
• Learn tips and techniques for ensuring a good sock fit.
• Learn additional applications of the Magic Loop technique in your knitting projects. 

• Magic Loop pattern booklet
• Sock yarn of your choice
• US2 circular needle 40” in length or size needed to obtain gauge

 

Learn the basics of Fair Isle knitting, a traditional knitting method to create patterns with multiple color, and knit a snuggly warm headband that will be sure to keep the chill away.  Your headwarmer will be framed with a Baltic braid: a multi-colored embellishment that looks like braided yarn.

Although not required, familiarity with reading a chart is most helpful.

Pre-work: Knit a stockinette gauge swatch (6 stitches/1")

Participants should plan to knit on their headbands between class sessions.  Join us around the yarn-love table on the Wednesday night or Saturday between classes.

• 4 colors of DK weight yarn, 100 yards each
• US3 16" circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge (6 stitches/inch)
• yarn-love will provide pattern
• darning needle
• 1 double pointed needle in US3 or 4

Class is full!

Ever wanted to learn how to knit in the round? New to knitting and tired of knitting scarves? This class will teach you the basics of knitting in the round, decreasing, and the rib stitch. It's the perfect follow-up for the newer knitter looking to expand her skill set. 

Key Learnings

• Knitting in the round
• Knitting with dpns (double pointed needles)
• Pattern understanding

• Crayon Hat pattern leaflet
• 110 yards worsted weight yarn
• US 7 16" circular or size needed to obtain gauge
• US 7 dpn (double pointed needle) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers

Learn several common seaming techniques

If you avoid selecting patterns that require putting knitted pieces together or just simply want to get better at seaming, this class is for you! In this two-hour workshop, you will learn how to put knitted pieces together using several common seaming techniques. We will use The ‘I Hate to Finish Sweaters' Guide to Finishing Sweaters as our guide, which contains practical information and helpful illustrations to support you in your seaming after the workshop. Keep on seaming! Attend the one-hour Kitchener Stitch workshop

The ‘I Hate to Finish Sweaters’ Guide to Finishing Sweaters by Janet Szabo

Please bring 2 each of the below 5 stitch pattern swatches with you to class! Each 4”x4” swatch should be knitted using a solid color worsted weight yarn. 20 stitches should equal 4” for your swatches. Also bring US7 or 8 straight needles, yarn of a contrasting color to use for seaming, and tapestry needle to sew seams.

Feel free to bring along a one or more of your 'real' projects that need seaming.

Swatches to knit and bring with you to class:

1. Stockinette stitch (Row 1 K, Row 2 P – repeat these two rows)
2. Reverse stockinette stitch (Row 1 P, Row 2 K – repeat these two rows)
3. Garter stitch (K every row)
4. 2x2 ribbing (cast on 22 stitches – K1 [K2, P2- repeat to end] end with K1)
5. 1x1 ribbing (cast on 21 stitches – K1 [K1,P1- repeat to end] end with K1)

New class!

Have you been disappointed when you find that THE DESIGN you've been longing to knit has a pattern written in chart form only (with no written instructions!)?  Have you spent time deciphering a chart and writing out a line-by-line pattern so you could knit it?  If so, then this is the class for you!  Join Pam for this one-evening workshop and learn the basics of reading charts.

Key learnings:

• Know which direction (right to left, or left to right?) to read a chart
• Become familiar with common chart symbols, including those 'strange' empty blocks where there are no stitches
• Develop a system for keeping track of where you are in a chart
• Learn how to insert a lifeline into a knitting project

Materials list coming soon!

Join us and learn some new-to-you techniques while we make this super cute beret! The Ripple pattern is from the great folks at Knit and Tonic, and is the perfect accessory to carry you through all seasons. You'll have your choice of knitting in a fingering weight or worsted weight yarn.

Key Learnings:

• Learn to knit in the round
• Learn to knit using DPNs (double pointed needles)

• Ripple by Knit and Tonic pattern leaflet
• Approx. 400 yds fingering weight OR 250 yds worsted weight yarn
• Fingering: US3 16" circular needle and set of five US3 DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Worsted: US7 16" circular needle and set of five US7 DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Keep your hands warm this winter with a pair of hand-knit mittens.  This 2-session class covers all the basics to make a toasty pair of mittens. And, mittens make a great holiday gift, too!

Key learnings:

• Knit in the round using DPNs (double pointed needles)
• Accurately measure your hand for a good mitten fit
• Knit a thumb gusset
• Complete top shaping

Pattern, yarn of your choice (chunky, aran, or worsted weight yarn), needles in two sizes to achieve gauge, stitch markers, darning needle.  See pattern for gauge information.

March 10th class is full! There are still spots available in the March 24th class.

Designer Stephen West delivers another winner and reminds us why we love those self-striping yarns so much with his pattern Spectra! This class will teach you how to work a simple intarsia pattern and also how to work short rows to create the scarf's unique shape.

Prework: Work pattern, stopping where it says "Next Row (RS)". You will have worked 7 rows in addition to your cast on at this point. Stop in or contact us if you have any questions.

• Spectra pattern leaflet
• 420 yards of fingering weight yarn for the main color
• 230 yards of self-striping fingering weight yarn for the contrast color
• US 5 straight or circular needle

• Welted Fingerless Gloves pattern leaflet
• 100 yards of dk weight yarn
• US 5 & 6 dpn (double pointed needles) or size to get gauge
• 6-10 small buttons (optional)

We've all done it!! Now, let’s learn how to easily fix mistakes in our knitting. This two-hour workshop focuses on the following objectives:

• Learn how to get your knitting back on your needles without twisting stitches
• Practice how to unknit (“tink”) or rip back (“frog”) your work
• Learn how to pick up dropped stitches
• Understand how to fix stitch mistakes in common stitch patterns.

Lace stitch pattern
The 4-row lace pattern contains 18 stitches with a 3 stitch border on each side of the swatch. For one pattern repeat, cast on 24 stitches; for a two pattern repeat, cast on 42 stitches (36 pattern stitches + 6 stitches for border).
* Row 1: k (right side)
* Row 2: k3, purl to last 3 sts, k3
* Row 3: k3, *[k2tog] 3 times, [yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3
* Row 4: k

Repeat rows 1-4 until swatch is 5" in length

Crochet hook and knitted swatches

Bring 5 5"x5" worsted weight yarn knitted swatches on stitch holders in the following five stitch patterns. Do not bind off your swatches! Instead, keep your stitches "live" by placing them on a stitch holder.

1. stockinette (you can keep this one on your needle, since we’ll start with this one in class!)
2. garter
3. seed
4. 2 x 2 ribbing
5. simple lace pattern of yarn overs (YO) and knit two togethers (K2tog). (see lace stitch pattern)

We all know the disasters that can happen from marrying someone before really getting to know them.  (Charles and Di, anyone?) 

In this workshop, you will learn how to avoid knitting disasters by, first, flirting with your yarn before you truly commit to it.  Please don't avoid this workshop because it requires pre-work of knitting several swatches.  Swatches are critical for the workshop outcomes -- just join us on a Wednesday night project night in the shop, and you can have fun while knitting them!

Key learnings:

• Understand the importance of personal gauge and its importance
• Know how to adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge
• Learn tips for ensuring even tension and how to best address tension differences midway through project
• Know how to substitue yarns/fibers confidently
• Become familiar with strategies for altering a pattern to ensure better fit
• Learn the basics of blocking handknits

• Yarn Flirt bag containing 4 yarns of different fibers (wool, bamboo, cotton, etc.) -- approximately $8 materials cost.  You will have enough yardage  of each yarn to knit two swatch samples: a stockinette swatch and pattern swatch (pictured above).
• Swatch instructions -- included in Yarn Flirt Bag
• US8 needles
• Knit Check
• Darning needle