PROJECT CLASSES
PROJECTS
BASIC HAT: : Hats are easy to knit and are a great “next” project after scarves. Learn to knit a simple hat in the round using circular and double-pointed needles and basic shaping.
Class Fee: $20. Thu Dec 2 (9-12)
BASIC BERET: Berets, or tams, are flattering and simple to design. Choose any yarn you like from buttery soft to self-striping for this seamless project.
Class Fee: $20. Sat Sept 25 (9-12)
LAUREL BERET: This lovely beret, designed by Jared Flood, combines cables and bobbles in an intricate, flowing pattern. Perfect for a crisp fall day or a special gift. 2 sessions
Class Fee: $25. Wed Sept 1 & 8 (9-12)
TWINED HAT: Twining is an old Swedish technique of knitting two strands of yarn into a dense warm fabric. We will explore a basic hat shape embellished with lots of texture stitches and color. Keep it simple or layer as much design onto it as you want. 2 sessions
Class Fee: $25. Sat Oct 16 & 23 (9-12)
BASIC MITTENS: Mittens are another easy project knit in the round. They are a great project for learning basic shaping. 2 Sessions
Class Fee: $20. Mon Sept 13 & 20 (9-12)
EASY LACE FINGERLESS MITTS: Even if you have never tried lace, these beautiful elbow length gloves are simple to knit.
Class Fee: $20. Thu Oct 28 or Tue Dec 14 (9-12)
FRESCO MITTENS: Designed by Pam Allen, these beautiful fairisle mittens are knit as a straight tube with an easy unshaped thumb. This creates a simple shape onto which are stacked a sampler of little border patterns. A fun way to practice color stranding techniques. 2 sessions
Class Fee: $25. Wed Nov 10 & 17 (9-12)
ENTRELAC FINGERLESS MITTS: Using self-striping yarn when working entrelac creates beautiful color patterns. These basic fingerless mitts can be lengthened to reach up to the elbow. 2 sessions
Class Fee: $25. Wed Dec 8 & 15 (9-12)
TWINED MITTENS: Swedish twined knitting is created by knitting with two strands of yarn which are twisted after every stitch. This results in a thick fabric valued for its warmth and durability. This very old technique is often embellished with textured stitches or embroidery. 3 sessions
Class Fee: $35. Thu Sept 16, 23, & 30 (9-12)
GROVE MITTENS: Another Jared Flood pattern, these popular mittens feature an intricate, twisted stitch motif inspired by vines and tree roots. Working stitches through the back loop creates a crisply defined sculptural texture that fits perfectly with these traditionally shaped mittens. 3 sessions
Class Fee: $35. Wed Oct 6, 13, & 20 (9-12)
BEGINNING SOCKS: Discover the joy of hand knit socks. In this introductory class we will explore the basic heel flap and simple toe.
Class Fee: $20. Sat Oct 30 or Tue Dec 7 (9-12)
SHORT ROW HEEL SOCKS: Short rows create a snug fitting mitered heel. We will learn the technique by knitting a small sock, and then design a personal pattern for custom fitting socks in any gauge.
Class Fee: $20. Tue Oct 26 or Thu Nov 18 (9-12)
TOE-UP MAGIC LOOP SOCKS: Knit on one circular needle, these socks are worked from the toe up with a short row heel. Once mastered you will be able to adapt any pattern to this technique.
Class Fee: $20. Wed Oct 27 (9-12)
REVERSIBLE CABLE SCARVES: These unisex scarves make perfect gifts. We will explore three versions of this easy technique and discover how fun they are to design.
Class Fee: $20. Sat Sept 18 or Wed Dec 1 (9-12)
BASIC BRIOCHE SCARF: Brioche knitting combines slipped stitches with yarn-overs to create a thick, soft, reversible fabric. Whimsical scarves result from using striping yarns in this basic rib pattern.
Class Fee: $20. Tue Sept 21 or Thu Dec 16 (9-12)
DRIFTING PLEATS SCARF: This very clever pattern uses double pointed needles to create drifts of soft pleats that shift from side to side. A very elegant project.
Class Fee: $20. Thu Sept 2 or Wed Nov 3 (9-12)
COUNTERPANE KNITTING: There has been a renewed interest in the modular techniques of knitted counterpanes. Like quilting, knitted units are sewn together to make new patterns. We will explore several shapes, edging patterns and sewing up. 3 sessions
Class Fee: $35. Mon Oct 4, 11, & 18 (9-12)
OSTRICH PLUME COWL: This aran weight cowl, knit in the round, combines a classic lace pattern with short row shaping to create a wonderfully soft wrap. It will become your new go-to “sweater”.
2 sessions
Class Fee: $25. Wed Sept 15 & 22 (9-12)
GIRASOLE: Jared Flood’s circular lace pattern, a wonderful sampler of 8 different motifs, has already become a classic. Knit it in worsted for a blanket or fine gauge yarn for a shawl. We will take our time, meeting monthly through the fall. 4 sessions
Class Fee: $45. Thu Sept 9, Oct 7, Nov 11 & Dec 9 (9-12)
ARAN SWEATER: For the third fall in a row we will be knitting beautiful cable sweaters from patterns originating in the Aran Islands. Choose from a large selection of patterns and styles to create an heirloom cable treasure. We will take our time over four months. 4 sessions.
Class Fee: $45. Sat Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13 & Dec 11, or Mon Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 29 & Dec 20 (9-12)
GANSEY SWEATER: Traditional Gansey sweaters were worn by fishermen throughout Britain. It is distinguished by bands of purl stitch patterns set against a knit fabric. Students will create their own original designs for this simple dropped shoulder sweater. 5 sessions.
Class Fee: $45. Tue Sept 14 & 28, Oct 5, 12 & 19 (9-12)
BABY SURPRISE JACKET: This Elizabeth Zimmerman project is now legendary. She called it the Surprise Jacket because until you sew up its two seams it looks like “nothing on earth”. Although an adult version can be knit, the small baby version is a better place to start. 4 sessions
Class Fee: $45. Mon Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 (9-12)
TOP-DOWN SWEATER: This class explores designing sweaters that begin at the neckline and are knit toward the hem. This fluid technique allows the knitter a great deal of flexibility in shaping while the sweater is still on the needles. 4 sessions
Class Fee: $45. Tue Nov 2, 9, 23, & 30 (9-12)