Upcoming events.
Private Lessons
Private lessons in both knit and crochet are available at the shop. Lessons are $30.00 per one hour class. Classes are generally held at 9:00am before the shop opens.
Private lessons in needlepoint are available with Mary Ellen. Lessons are $30.00 per one hour class.
Group needlepoint classes are available with Mary Ellen Monday 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00 - $20.00 per class
Winter 2024 Classes
A minimum of three students are required to hold a class.
Classes must be paid in full to complete your registration.
48 Hour notice for cancellation required for refund of class fee.
Please be sure to read the Skill Requirements for the necessary skill level needed for the class.
You can email me with any questions for each class.
All classes come with one free Saturday Help Table in case you have to miss a class for other fun adventures.
Elwood Cardigan
by Jenny Wiebe
1/20, 2/24, 3/23 & 4/20 10:00-12:30 or
12:30-3:00 Afternoon class is full. You can sign up for the wait list. There are 3 spots left in the morning class.
This is the cardigan that I chose for my grandkids Christmas sweater. The ribbed collar looks so cute on the kids and they are at the age when they love to do up buttons. Of course the neckline is so wide it can just be slipped over their heads too. The cardigan can be made with wide stripes, solid or the smaller stripes. I love how the smaller stripes worked for the kids sweater but my next one will be solid. The pattern comes in sizes 6 months - AXL. Some knowledge of German Short Rows is helpful.
Class fee - $80.00 Materials not included.
Homework - Check Gauge for an accurate fit. This is very important for this sweater
Skill Requirements - Advanced beginner knitter
Yarn - Any worsted weight yarn. I used Plymouth Select Worsted
Learn to Knit Magic Loop Socks
by Very Pink Knits
2/10, 3/9 & 4/13 12:30-3:00
I find customers either love or hate making socks. I was one of the haters in the beginning because I just didn't like using Double Pointed Needles in such a small needle size. These socks made me rethink making socks. They are knit in a worsted weight yarn so no small needles and the Magic Loop method has totally made me move out of that “haters of sock” category. This class is for Advanced Beginners. Experience working in the round is a bonus
Needle - size 5
Skill Requirements - Advanced Beginner Knitter.
Class fee - $60.00 Materials not included.
Yarn - This pattern calls for worsted weight wool or wool blend. You can use an accent color for ribbing, toe and heel if you like.
Clary Baby Blanket
by Deborah O'Leary
2/3, 3/2 & 4/6 12:30-3:00
This is a fun sampler blanket that is very adaptable to whichever weight yarn you like to use and what size you would like to make the blanket. Pattern includes directions for DK, Worsted and Chunky weight yarns. The pattern include 4 different stitches to learn. You can make the blanket in multiple colors or in one color for a monochrome look. The wide garter stitch border on the top, bottom and sides gives it a good base for a blanket with no rolling edges.
Class fee - $60.00 Materials not included.
Skill Requirements - Advanced Beginner knitter.
Yarn - directions for DK. Worsted or Chunky Yarn. Yardage will depend on size of blanket and whether you choose one color or multiple colors.
Needle – 6, 7 or 10 depending on yarn choice
Zuzu Petals
by Carina Spencer
2/17 & 3/16 12:30-3:00
I have made this cowl a few times and it is one of my daughter's favorite go to cowl. The updated version gives direction for fingering to super bulky weight yarn. My sample is blocking at the moment and was made with Madeline Tosh Dk. This picture shows the cowl in bulky weight yarn. It is a quick knit and a good starting project if you haven't tried lace work but would like to.
Class fee - $45.00 Materials not included.
Skill Requirements - Must know how to chain and complete a single and double crochet competently.
Yarn - fingering to super bulky weight yarn
Introducing Thursday Night Crochet Class
6:00 - 8:00 PM $20 per class
Each Thursday night we will meet and will introduce two patterns from the book. If you are simply interested in learning new patterns you can pick which classes you would like to attend to make a scarf or shawl or come to them all to make this beautiful Afghan. It is a great way to increase your crochet stitch portfolio. Some basic patterns in the book will not be covered in the class but I can review them with you if needed. If you miss a class of a stitch that you would like to learn you can come to a help table on Saturday Morning 10-12 and I can go over the pattern for you.
63 Easy to Crochet Sampler Blanket
by Leisure Arts Darla Sims
I have owned this pattern since the late 1990's but have never made the whole blanket. It has been a great reference for when I am looking for a new and interesting stitch but I decided it is time to make a version of this blanket. The older version of this blanket called for worsted weight yarn but the updated version gives some suggestions for DK - Super Bulky weights. I will be making mine in bulky weight Berocco Ultra Chunky yarn and not using all 63 pattern choices.
Yarn – Dk, Worsted or Chunky
Hook – size to obtain gauge
Skill Requirements - Advanced Beginner crocheter.
Class fee - $20.00 per class as attended. Materials not included.
Yarn - You can use any DK - Super Bulky weight yarn that you like and needle size that gets the gauge the yarn calls for
Sweet Blossom Blanket. Crochet-a-long
October 23, November 6, 20 & December 4th
$90.00 Yarn Kit and Pattern included
The blanket is worked with Hayfield Bonus DK in 10 wonderful colors. Basic crochet skills such as how to chain, single and double crochet are needed to take this class. Each week new stitches will be introduced until the blanket is finished. Pre-registration and payment is due by September 1st in order for us to have time to order the kits. Call to reserve your spot at the table. 203 748-1002
Cable Cuffed Slippers
October 16, 30 & November 13th $45.00
The slippers are a quick knit using Chunky Ultra Wool. I made them for my daughter in laws last year and they loved them. These three classes will teach how to cable, Kitchener stitch and seaming the cable section to the foot section. They are worked using double pointed needles for the foot section. Call to reserve your seat at the table. 203 748-1002
Color Work Class - Shetland Wool Week Hat
September 11 & 25 $45.00
Shetland Wool Week Hat - Color Work Class
Every year the Shetland Wool Festival designs a new beautiful new hat and this year is no exception. This is a class to teach color work, experience knitting in the round and using double pointed needles is required. There is homework that needs to be completed before the class begins. We will be using Jamieson Wool for this project. Stop in the shop and pick out your colors from the wide range of Jamieson we have in the shop. Call to reserve your spot at the table. 203 748-1002