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Knitting Classes | Crocheting Classes
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Whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced needle crafter, you’ll find a great selection of classes at our shop. What a fun way to learn a new skill and share a couple hours with others knitting, crocheting, spinning or quilting! To help you choose a class that’s right for you, stop in and see samples of class projects on display in our store. For your convenience, we offer both daytime, evening and Saturday classes. As many of us enjoy this short break from our daily work and responsibilities, we kindly ask that you leave your children at home during class time.
Hope to see you in class soon!
Knitting Skills Want to sign up for a knitting class but you’re not sure you have the necessary skills? We have knitting classes for you regardless of your current skill level.
Beginning Knitting I Skill Level: Beginner If you’ve ever wanted to learn to knit, read a pattern, and many more basics, this class is for you. Whether you’ve dabbled just a little into knitting or have never touched needles, learn great techniques from the beginning. By class end, you’ll have completed a small bear sweater which walked you through the necessary paces of basic knitting. All supplies needed (yarn, needles and book) are included in the 4 week class fee of $48.00 (GREAT VALUE)! These classes tend to fill quickly so don’t hesitate to register now.
Beginning Knitting II Skill Level: Beginner After learning the basics and more in Beginning Knitting I, your instructor will help you select a pattern and yarn of your choosing to create your first sweater. In addition to learning new knitting skills, plan on learning from each other’s projects too! Instruction fee for this 4 week session is $38.00.
Danish Tie Shawl with Ran Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Mohair Beaded RollScarf with Sarah Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Join us as we Knit this absolutely stunning fingering weight scarf with a glass beaded edge while learning a new lace stitch, not to mention knitting with beads! The yarn is the finest 100% Australian Young Goat Mohair on the market – a real treat for your senses! You will be purchasing the scarf kit from us for $36 (minus your 15% class discount) which will include everything you need (including yarn wash and a dye kit to use if you choose). All you’ll need is appropriate needles as specified in the supply list. Instruction fee for this 2 week class is only $20 and your kit will be available for purchase when you register. Limited kits are available so don’t hesitate to register!
Dragon Scales Scarf with Ran Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Socks on 2 Circular Needles with Nancy Skill Level: Intermediate
One of the most popular innovations in the world of sock knitting is making your socks on 2 circular needles. There will be various different patterns to choose from (your choice). Along the way you will learn a band heel and wedge toe. Once you try this, your sock knitting will never be the same. This is not a beginning sock knitting class – you should have experience making socks using double point needles and understand sock construction before enrolling in this one. Instruction fee for this 2 week session is $32.00. A supply list will be provided when you register.
1 sock on 1 circular needle (aka Magic Loop) with George Ann Skill Level: Advanced Beginner 
Learn the basics of making socks using one 32” circular needle – a great take along project! This is not a beginning sock knitting class – you should know how to knit or have attending our Knitting I class – its not necessary that you’ve previously knit socks. Instruction fee for this 3 week session is $35.00. A supply list will be provided when you register.
2 Socks on 1 Circular Needle with George Ann Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Suffering from one sock syndrome? If so, then try knitting 2 socks at a time! This is not a beginning sock knitting class – you must already know how to knit one sock on one circular needle using the “Magic Loop” method. Instruction fee for this 3 week session is $35.00. A supply list will be provided when you register.
2 Socks on 2 Circular Needles with George Ann Skill Level: Intermediate Tired of the one sock syndrome? Knit two socks using two circular needles and have a complete pair of socks when finished. You will be knitting two socks at a time. This is not for beginner sock knitters – you should have experience making one sock on two circular needles prior to enrolling in this class. Instruction fee for this 3 week session is $35.00. A supply list will be provided when you register.
| Back to top | . Beginning Crochet with George Ann Skill Level: Beginner  Learn a traditional craft in an exciting new way! We’ll teach you all the basic stitches, and pattern reading. By the end of the class you will be going home with a beautiful new scarf or fancy new tote. All supplies needed for class (yarn, hook and book) are included in this 4 week class fee of $48.00 (GREAT VALUE)!
| Back to top | . Beginner Wheel Spinning with Ileen Skill Level: Beginner
Beginner Drop-Spindle Spinning with Cris Skill Level: Beginner
Beginning Cross Stitch - It's not just a bunch of X's with Doreen Skill Level: Beginner
Come learn how fun cross stitch can be by transforming a printed design to even weave fabric. You will learn: Fabric preparation, fabric count, terminology, threading the needle, symbols in the pattern, centering the design, basic cross stitch and backstitch, and changing colors. The class is appropriate for anyone ages 10 and up! This would be a great needlecraft class for a group of friends or Girl Scouts (please call ahead to arrange large group sessions and for pricing). For individuals, the instruction fee for this 1 week class is $28.00 and includes a kit with all supplies needed for class.
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This fun to knit, easy to wear tie shawl is knit in worsted weight yarn or sock weight yarn. This pattern was inspired by a traditional pattern that appeared in the Spring 2008 Spin Off Magazine. The shawl’s long I-cord ties makes it a very versatile wrap for any size woman and sets it apart from all other shawls. The pattern progresses from a small garter stitch square, increasing stitches to create a small semi-circle and then advancing into a triangle once the yarn-overs are incorporated. Its unique design allows for the shawl to stays secure without any shawl pins and makes a smart fashion statement at the same time! This would make a wonderful gift idea for a special woman too! You will be given the option of fingering or worsted weight yarn, i-cord edging, and garter or lace patterning within the body of the shawl. Instruction for this 2 week class is $32.00. A supply list will be provided when you register. 
Knit this fun long spiraling, frilly scarf with short rows and yarn-overs to create a pointed oblong edge that drapes ever so wonderfully around your neck! The uniqueness of this scarf is sure to be a real show stopper so have fun with a variety of fingering weight yarn as you’ll want to make more than one! Instruction for this 2 week class is $32.00. A supply list will be provided when you register.
Learn the basics of making socks so you can take advantage of all the new gorgeous socks yarns! Knitting socks is so very popular right now and they make a wonderful take-along project. Learn the parts of the socks and how it is constructed using double pointed needles. Try them and you’ll become addicted like the rest of us! If you’re new to sock knitting, this is the first sock class you should take. Instruction fee for this 2 week session is $35.00. A supply list will be provided when you register and will be purchased during the first class. Patterns and other related materials will be supplied. 
Ever been fascinated watching someone spin on a spinning wheel and
wonder what's involved in this interesting colonial craft? Ever want
to venture into making your own handspun yarn? Now's your opportunity
to learn the basic techniques of handspinning using a spinning wheel.
We'll discuss spinning wheels, various fibers, drafting your wool,
spinning and basic plying methods. You will have plenty of time to
experiment with your new skills on the shop's Louet wheels which will
be used for class. Instruction fee for this 1 week session is $28.00 and includes roving samples and handouts. Each class session is limited
to 3 students for more individual attention. 
Now you can learn to spin with a drop-spindle. Learn this relaxing,
meditative and extremely ancient method to produce yarn for using
in knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever your hobby or passion.
You’ll learn how to use a high-whorl drop spindle to spin yarn,
a nostepinde to wind a center-pull ball, and plying back onto the
spindle from the ball. Instruction fee for this 1 week session
is $30.00 and includes a spindle for you to keep,
fiber to spin in class and handouts. Each class session is limited
to 4 students for more individual attention.
