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We believe that lifelong learning keeps us growing! To support this belief, yarn•love offers a mix of classes to appeal to all skill levels of learners. Our talented instructors are committed to helping others learn – and they bring learning alive in our dedicated classroom. We are also looking forward to having outside classes on the lawn in the Spring and Summer months. Please read our class policy.

Baby Life-Ring Socks

What could be cuter than these squishable baby socks? Learn the basics of toe-up sock knitting using two circular needles while making these adorable baby socks, designed by Cat Bordhi. Picture coming soon!

Instructor:	Judi Lentz		Interested in this class?	Call Us!	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		1 skein Cascade Fixation, 2 pairs US3 24” circular needles
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$20

Beginner Knitting

Why not knit? This 4-session learn-to-knit class covers all the basics for casting on, knitting and purling Continental style, and binding off. This class focuses on helping new knitters handle needles and yarn, develop an even tension in knitting, measure knitting gauge, read a pattern, and identify future knitting projects.

Instructor:	Marie Dudginski	Date:	Jan 8, 15, 22, 29	Time:	6 - 8 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 needles, tapestry or darning needle, ruler or knitting gauge tool
Prior Knowledge:		None
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$60

Blocks-A-Million!

Here’s your opportunity to try out new stitch patterns with support, connect with other knitters, and knit blocks on a monthly basis. Your blocks can then be joined to create a special blanket or pillow. (Oh, think of the color and design possibilities!) Blocks-a-Million classes will meet monthly on First Friday nights, 6:00-7:30 PM.

Instructor:	Jeanene Reed	Date:	First Fri. each month	Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		200 Knitted Blocks by Jan Eaton Worsted weight yarn of your choice (Cascade 220, Mission Falls 1824 Cotton or Wool, or Kraemer’s Tatamy Tweed would be great choices)
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind off
Class Size:		8
Workshop Fee:		$10

Child's Vest - With or Without a Cable

In this class you will learn the basics of knitting a simple child's vest with the option of adding a cable to add texture and interest. The class will also cover how to read a pattern, how to measure, how to bind off, how to pick up stitches, and how to use a circular needle among other things. So, let’s get the needles clicking!

Instructor:	Marie Dudginski	Date:	February 12 & 26	Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Worsted weight yarn (225-350 yards, depending on vest size), pattern, US7 and US6 needles in 24” or 16” length (needle length depends on vest size) and in DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl, bind off
Class Size:		6
Workshop Fee:		$40

Continental Knitting Workshop

If you are an experienced right-hand knitter who wants to learn to knit Continental style, this is the workshop for you! In this 2-hour session, you will learn and practice how to hold your yarn in your left hand and knit in a more efficient way. Continental knitting also reduces potential wrist strain that may occur from “throwing” yarn, and it also increases the ease of color work knitting.

Instructor:	Marie Dudginski	Date:	Feb. 7	Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Feel free to bring your own materials with you - smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn and needles.
Prior Knowledge:		Experienced knitter (knitting for at least one year)
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$20

Crochet Basics

Learn the basics of crocheting in three class meetings! This class is designed to give students an introduction to crochet and reading crochet patterns. This class is perfect, too, for knitters who want to learn crochet basics for adding borders and trim on completed projects. Attendees will learn several common crochet stitches including chain stitch; single, double, and triple crochet stitches; and a single crochet rib stitch. After learning the basics, students will complete a small project. This 6-hour beginner class will meet weekly for three 2-hour sessions.

Instructor:	Veralynne S. Barry	Dates:	February 11, 18, 25	Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Small project pattern; smooth, lighter colored worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards); size G crochet hook; small scissors; tape measure.
Prior Knowledge:		None
Class Size:		6
Workshop Fee:		$30

Crocheted Borders Introduction

Here’s your opportunity to learn how to make your projects shine by adding crocheted borders. Crocheted borders are a terrific finishing technique that will make your to your knitted, crocheted or woven projects special. This 2-session class will focus on the following design borders: single crochet, chains, simple shell, eyelet, clusters, basic ruffle, picot, popcorn, and puff stitch.

Instructor:	Veralynne S. Barry		Interested in this class?	Call Us!	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		Worsted weight yarn in solid color for borders, crochet hook size F or G, stitch markers, scissors
Swatches:		Bring a total of 12 swatches prepared using worsted weight solid yarn on which to add borders. You can either knit samples or crochet samples, or prepare a combination of sample types (e.g., knit 6 and crochet 6). Knit swatch suggestions: 40 stitches x 10 rows in either garter or stockinette. Crochet swatch suggestions: 40 stitches x 5 rows of single crochet.
Prior Knowledge:		Familiarity with basic crochet stitches – single, double, half-double, slip stitch, and chains
Class Size:		6
Workshop Fee:		$30

Entrelac Bag

Here's your opportunity to learn the entrelac stitch pattern and knit a fabulous shoulder bag in the round. 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 bag—even though no color changes are necessary! Please plan to work on your project between classes.

Instructor:	Ruth Thome	Date:	Feb. 18 & 25	Time:	10:00 - 12:00
Materials (not included in fee):		200 yards worsted weight wool (not superwash), pattern, circular needles needed to obtain gauge (US7 or 8 most likely)
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$40

Fair Isle Hat

This class is a perfect introduction to fair isle knitting. In this class, you will knit a three-color fair isle hat using worsted weight yarn. You will learn how to color knit, using several colors of yarn to produce a rich looking knitted project.

Instructor:	Ruth Thome	Date:	January 14 & 21	Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Worsted weight yarn (main color: 220 yds, contrast colors 1 & 2: 110 yds each), pattern, US6 DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$40

Felted Clogs

Keep your feet warm in style! Here's your opportunity to knit felt clogs in an adult or children's size. Have fun and knit them in one or two colors, and even add in a fuzzy designer yarn if you'd like! This 2-session class uses Fiber Trends patterns and covers all the steps from casting on to binding off. A pair of warm and cozy slippers makes a terrific holiday gift.

Instructor:	Judi Lentz		Interested in this class?	Call Us!	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		100% wool (not superwash) such as Cascade 220 (yardage dependent on clog size), US13 needles in 16” and 24”, tapestry or darning needle, ruler or knitting gauge tool
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$40

Flower Basket Lace Shawl Scarf

This is the sweetest lace stitch pattern! Here’s your chance to bring Spring into your winter by knitting a darling lace shawl. This shawl, designed by Evelyn Clark, is perfect for wearing all-year round – now, for adding a special spring-y touch when worn now over your turtlenecks or long-sleeved tops; and, later, to keep your neck and shoulders warm during spring and cool summer days and nights.

Instructor:	Judi Lentz	Date:	February 10 & 17	Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		You choose the yarn – from fingering to light worsted weight (yardage depends on yarn weight and desire project size – shawl or scarf), pattern, needles in size appropriate for yarn weight (US5 -10 most likely)
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$40

Inside-Outside Scarf

This cool scarf uses two skeins of a long-repeat variegated yarn (such as Skacel Loft or Noro Kureyon). As you knit the scarf, you work from the outside of one skein and the inside of the second skein. The colorways progress through "opposite" color sequences and intersect midway in the scarf. The shop sample will be finished shortly! This workshop meets on First Friday: Plan to work on your new scarf at yarn-love after the workshop ends. Or, attend both workshops on First Friday – See Totally Tubular Cast On.

Instructor:	Jeanene Reed	Date:	February 6	Time:	6:00 - 7:00 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		2 skeins yarn (approximately 110 yards each), DPNs in size needed to obtain guage; most likely US8-11, tapestry needle
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$10 (includes scarf pattern)

Intarsia Star Pillow

Here’s your opportunity to learn intarsia knitting and make a pillow to brighten up your home. The class will use Sarah James Star Pillow pattern (pictured at right). You have your choice of knitting the pillow in its full finished measurements (16” x 16”) or in a smaller size (approximately 8 ½’ x 8 ½”). This class meets for two sessions scheduled a month apart to allow for knitting time. The second session focuses on blocking and pillow seaming techniques.

Instructor:	Judi Lentz		Interested in this class?	Call Us!	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		Pattern, bobbins, and worsted weight solid and variegated yarn of your choice (amount varies based on finished pillow size and if completing pillow with star design on both sides). Pillow form or filling for completed project.
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Class Size:		8
Workshop Fee:		$30

Junior Knit Jacket

Here’s an excellent first sweater project! This child’s top-down jacket is easy to knit – with minimal seams and no button holes. It knits up quickly using 2 strands of chunky weight yarn. The pattern is sized for 6 months to 6 years, and you can even add a cute hood with a tassel. This is also a great “take along” project.

Instructor:	Veralynne S. Barry		Interested in this class?	Call Us!	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		Universal Yarn Classic Chunky in Solid or Impressions (variegated), US10 straight needles, stitch markers, stitch holders, tape measure, scissors, buttons (3-5 depending on sweater size), yarn needle
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, bind off. Experience in picking up stitches and seaming is helpful but not required.
Class Size:		6
Workshop Fee:		$45 (includes pattern)

Kitchener Stitch

Here's your opportunity to untangle this common grafting technique! In this one-hour workshop, you will learn and practice the Kitchener stitch – a technique for grafting two sets of live stitches. Your seam will bind stitches together invisibly and is perfect for the toes of socks, baby garments, the underarms of knit-in-the-round sweaters, and other items where you do not want thick bound off edges sewn together.

Instructor:	Elaine Salvino		Interested in this class?	Call us:	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		Swatches, blunt tapestry needle, a length of contrasting worsted weight yarn for grafting. Recommended but not required: ‘I Hate to Finish Sweaters’ Guide to Finishing Sweaters by Janet Szabo.
Swatches:		Bring one pair of matching stockinette knit swatches – the swatches should be knitted using a smooth worsted weight yarn, have an even stitch count, and should not be bound off. Swatch suggestion: 20 stitches x 10 rows. You may leave your stitches on needles or place them on stitch markers. Please feel free to bring along a current project (socks, etc.) to use in the class.
Prior Knowledge:		None
Class Size:		8 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$10

Knitting Basics 1-2-3-4

This comprehensive learn-to-knit class is perfect for all ages and meets weekly for four sessions. At the end of the class, you will have completed a small felted knitting accessory bag. The class will begin with a brief overview of yarn, needles, and accessories. Attendees will learn how to read a pattern, cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind off, and finish and felt their project. This 8-hour beginner class will meet weekly for 4 2-hour sessions.

Instructor:	Veralynne S. Barry	Dates:	March 4, 11, 18, 25	Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Accessory bag pattern, bulky Lopi yarn, US13 straight or circular needles, Chibi or blunt point darning or tapestry needle, stitch markers
Prior Knowledge:		None
Class Size:		6
Workshop Fee:		$60

Magic Loop Socks

This 4-session sock class will show you how to knit socks using only one circular needle. You learn how to use the Magic Loop technique throughout all the sections of a sock. 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.

Instructor:	Jeanene Reed	Dates:	Feb 10, 17, 24 & Mar 3	Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Magic Loop pattern booklet, sock yarn of your choice, circular needle 40” in length
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl on circular needles, bind off
Class Size:		6
Workshop Fee:		$45

Moebius Cowl

Here's your opportunity to learn the swoopy Moebius cast-on technique while knitting a fabulous cowl. This multifunctional cowl can be draped around your neck, pulled up to cover your head, or sassily worn around your hips. What a great project to brighten up the sometimes dreary winter days!

Instructor:	Judi Lentz	Date:	March 5	Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		200 yards sport-weight to light worsted weight yarn, pattern, US10 circular needles in 40" or 47" length or size needed to obtain gauge
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$20

Montana Checkered Cardigan

In this class, you will knit a cozy (and quick!) Checkered Cardigan with three-quarter length sleeves. This Tahki design uses two colors of Montana, a bulky 100% pure new wool to knit a slip stitch pattern. Enroll early and select your yarn color choices to ensure you get your favorite colors. Class sessions will focus on getting started, understanding the stitch pattern, and seaming your cardigan pieces.

Instructor:	Jeanene Reed	Date:	Jan 20, 27 & Feb 3	Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Tahki Terra Collection pattern booklet, Montana yarn (see pattern for amounts by size preference),US13 and US15needles, crochet hook for button loop, one button, tapestry needle
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$45

No More Sloppy Seams! Learn Several Common Seam 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

Instructor:	Elaine Salvino	Date:	February 21	Time:	10:00 - 12:00
Materials (not included in fee):		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. Stockinette stitch (Row 1 K, Row 2 P – repeat these two rows) Reverse stockinette stitch (Row 1 P, Row 2 K – repeat these two rows) Garter stitch (K every row) 2x2 ribbing (cast on 22 stitches – K2, P2, end with K2) 1x1 ribbing (cast on 21 stitches – K1, P1, end with K2)
Prior Knowledge:		None
Class Size:		8
Workshop Fee:		$20, plus $12.95 for guide

Short-Row Felted Bucket Bag

Calling all Noro fans and those who want to practice knitting short rows! Here's a terrific, stylish bucket bag that combines the fabulous colorways of Noro yarn with a decorative motif created by short rows. You will also learn more about the basics of short rows and how they are used to provide shaping in knitting. Plus, the finished bag is a cool project bag!

Instructor:	Judi Lentz	Date:	Feb 26 & Mar 12	Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		1-2 skeins Lopi yarn, 5 skeins Noro Kureyon, pattern, US10 ½ 16” and 32” needles, US13 any type needles. Optional: 14” hex handbag frame
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$40

Smitten with Mittens

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!

Instructor:	Elaine Salvino		Interested in this class?	Call Us!	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		Pattern, worsted weight yarn, US7-8 needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$40

Socks on DPNs

Here's your opportunity to learn the basics of sock knitting, including reading a sock pattern. You will learn to knit a fabulous pair of self-striping socks from the top down on double-pointed needles. Workshop sessions will focus on ribbing socks, knitting socks in a stockinette stitch pattern, turning the sock heel, and finishing the toe. This 8 hour sock class will meet weekly for four two-hour sessions.

Instructor:	Elaine Salvino	Date:	March 5, 12, 19, 26	Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Sock yarn of choice, pattern, set of DPNs (most likely US2), tapestry needle, stitch markers
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$60

Toe-Up Socks

Bottoms up! This class will guide you through knitting socks from the toe up using double-pointed needles. We will use a sport-weight yarn which will make your socks super cozy for wintertime wear.

Instructor:	Jeanene Reed		Interested in this class?	Call Us!	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		Pattern, sport-weight sock yarn, US5 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge, tapestry needle, stitch markers
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl on circular needles, bind off. Experience in using double-pointed needles is helpful but not required.
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$45

Top-Down Sweater

This is the perfect sweater to make, especially for first-time sweater knitters! This stockinette stitch sweater is knitted in one piece beginning at the neck and requires minimal finishing. You choose the yarn and sweater size, newborn through adult sizes. Please plan to work on your project between sessions.

Instructor:	Elaine Salvino		Interested in this class?	Call Us!	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		Pattern, worsted weight yarn for selected size, see pattern for needle sizes and lengths
Prior Knowledge:		Cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$45

Totally Tubular Cast On

Description: Loosen up and learn to create a stretchy yet loose cast on edge for ribbing! The tubular cast on method creates a stretchy yet loose edge that is very comfortable to wear and has no noticeable ridge. This method is perfect for K1P1 ribbing projects such as socks, hats, gloves, and mittens. This workshop meets on First Friday: Bring a project with you and come early and stay late! Or, attend both workshops on First Friday – See Inside-Outside Scarf.

Instructor:	Ruth Thome	Date:	February 6	Time:	7:15 - 8:15 pm
Materials (not included in fee):		Worsted weight yarn in two different colorways (scrap yarn and project yarn) and appropriate size needles (US7-9). Feel free to bring your own materials and simply practice the technique. Or, you may select a skein of worsted weight yarn (Noro Kureyon is suggested) and begin a Totally Tubular Striped Ribbed Hat.
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl, bind off
Class Size:		8
Workshop Fee:		$10 (includes hat pattern)

What Did I Just Do, and How Do I Fix It?

We've all done it!! Now, let’s learn how to easily fix mistakes in our knitting. In this two-hour workshop you will learn how to get your knitting back on your needles (without twisting stitches), how to unknit (“tink”) or rip back (“frog”) your work, how to pick up dropped stitches, and how to fix stitch mistakes in common stitch patterns.

Instructor:	Judi Lentz	Date:	March 19	Time:	6:00 - 8:00 PM
Materials (not included in fee):		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. stockinette (you can keep this one on your needle, since we’ll start with this one in class!) garter seed 2 x 2 ribbing simple lace pattern of yarn overs (YO) and knit two togethers (K2tog). (see lace stitch pattern)
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
Prior Knowledge:		Ability to differentiate between knit and purl stitches is helpful
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$20

Wrap Up in Cables

Learn to cable while making a scarf with super-soft chunky weight yarn. This one skein project will knit up quickly and help you master cabling.

Instructor:	Jeanene Reed		Interested in this class?	Call Us!	717-566-3066
Materials (not included in fee):		Pattern, chunky weight yarn (approximately 175 yards), US9 or 10 needles, tapestry needle, stitch markers
Prior Knowledge:		How to cast on, knit and purl on circular needles, bind off. Experience in using double-pointed needles is helpful but not required.
Class Size:		6 maximum
Workshop Fee:		$15