Classes

Beginner Knitting Class

Saturdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 11

2:00 - 3:45 PM        cost: $95

Students will learn: knit stitch, purl stitch, cast on, bind off, yarn over increase, knitted ribbing, seed stitch, knit 2 stitches together, and purl 2 stitches together. They will use these skills to make simple fingerless mitts. This class is for anyone who has never knitted or wants a refresher on basic skills.

Learn to Knit a Hat

Tuesdays, Feb. 28 - March 21

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM     cost $80

You know the basics, and now you want to knit hats. You will learn to knit in the round with a circular needle and later with double point needles. The pattern will be provided at the first class; a pom-pom is optional!

Fuzzy Mittens

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 - Feb. 7

2:00 - 3:30 PM        cost: $80

Learn to make warm, fuzzy mittens for yourself and your friends. The pattern will be provided at the first class. This class is for the confident beginner who has mastered knit and purl stitches. Experience with double point needles is helpful but not required.

“Just a little colorwork” Hat

Saturdays,  March 18 - April 1

2:00 - 3:45 PM           cost: $60

Using the pattern provided at the first class meeting, students will make a hat with a small section of 2 color stranding. An easy introduction to colorwork, this class is for the knitter who is good at stockinette stitch and ready to learn more.

First Time Sock Knitting  Fridays,

March24 -April 14   1:00 - 2:45 PM     

Students will learn to knit thick socks in DK weight yarn. Sock construction will be top down with a heel flap and gusset. Experience with double point needles is encouraged; this class does not include instruction in the magic loop technique.       cost $95    

* All classes meet at Colorful Yarns. 

* To receive the supply list and sign up for a class, email the instructor at amyskier@gmail.com. 

* All needed supplies can be purchased at Colorful Yarns. 

* A nonrefundable deposit of $20 is required to reserve your seat in any class, payable by Venmo (provided when you email Amy) or cash or check dropped off at Colorful Yarns. Remaining balance will be paid at the first class meeting.

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Please contact whizknits@gmail.com to enroll in the classes below:

White Mountains by Midori Hirose $125
5 classes 1:45 -3:45 pm
Sunday January 29th
Feb 5th, 12th, & 26th
March 12th

White Mountains is a wonderful customizable sweater knit using
worsted weight yarn. The sweater is knit top down in one piece,
dividing the sweater to add the sleeves.
Suitable for those ready to make their first sweater! You’ll
need to be comfortable with casting on, knit stitch, and
increases.
The first class session will meet 12-3:30, in order to
calculate gauge and make adjustments to the pattern,
please make sure to note this on your calendar!

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Rhys Cardigan by Alison Green $140

6 classes 1:45 -3:45 pm Sunday March 26th April 2nd, 16th, & 30th May 21st & 28th

Rhys is a wonderful lightweight sweater knit using DK weight yarn. We will knit the sweater in one piece, dividing the sweater to add the sleeves.

Lace work and charts are the skills you’ll perfect in this sweater.

Intermediate knitting skills

The first class session will meet 12-3:30, in order to calculate gauge and make adjustments to the pattern, please make sure to note this on your calendar!