We are proud to present our latest yarn from Cascade: Eco Duo! It’s an un-plied worsted weight blend of 70% undyed baby alpaca and 30% undyed merino wool. There is a generous 197 yards in a skein, and the recommended needle size is a US #8 for 18 stitches to 4″. It’s so gorgeous and so soft: like knitting with a cloud!

This would be a great yarn for a slouchy hat or a luxuriously soft cowl. Check out what others are making out of this beautiful yarn on Ravelry.

That’s right, we’re open on Sundays and even stay open late a couple of nights each week. Here are our Winter/Spring store hours:

Sunday: noon-5
Monday: noon-8
Tuesday: 10-5
Wednesday: 10-5
Thursday: 10-7
Friday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-5

We will, however, be closed on Sunday, April 8th for Easter and Monday, May 28th for Memorial Day.

Katie likes quasi-military styling. This sweater, the Levenwick, is a worsted weight reverse stockinette cardigan with an asymmetrical  lace closure. Even though it is lace, it looks a little militaristic, especially in the army green heather.  She chose to do it in Cascade 220.

Like most of Katie’s large projects, it is taking her forever, but it is going to be fabulous when it is done. She is almost done with the sleeves, and then just has the front bands and pockets left. You can follow her progress on her Ravelry project page.

Knitting 101
Wednesdays, February 1, 8, and 15
6:00 — 8:00 pm

Learn the basics of knitting making a Cozy Hat. This is the basic knitting class where you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and sew a seam. Join the fun!

Materials: pattern provided by instructor, 14” size US 8 needles, 3 oz. of worsted weight yarn, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Kathy Thomas

French Press Felted Slippers
Wednesdays, February 1, 8, and 15
6:00 — 8:00 pm

Try a variation on the traditional felted slipper with the very popular “French Press Felted Slippers”. Once you get the hang of the construction, you’ll be able to whip up a pile of slippers for your gift stash, and you can even felt them to a perfect fit! Students in this class should be comfortable knitting, purling, increasing, & decreasing.

Materials: French Press Felted Slippers pattern, 330 yards of feltable worsted weight wool, US 15 needles (straight or circular), two 1” buttons, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Basic Mittens
Mondays, February 6, 13, and 20
6:00 — 8:00 pm

Come make your first pair of mittens! You’ll learn how to use double-pointed needles with this pattern by Minnesota designer Theresa Gaffey that is sized from a child’s 2 to an adult XL. Before you know it, you’ll be able to make mittens as gifts to keep all of your friends and family warm! Students in this class should be familiar with knitting, purling, and decreasing (Knitting 101).

Materials: Theresa Gaffey Designs Warm Woolly Mittens pattern #51, worsted weight yarn for your desired size, US 5 and 7 dpns, small stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry
needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Crochet Fingerless Gloves
Monday, February 6
11:00 am — 1:30 pm

Learn to make these simple gloves, one of the most popular accessories for people of all ages from teens to adults. They are fun to make and easy to learn. You will learn how to single crochet in the round and add a thumb gusset. These gloves would make a great gift!

Materials: Size H crochet hook, one skein of any sock yarn; pattern available at Yarn Harbor.
Cost: $15 + materials
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

Intro to Crochet Hat: Crochet 102
Mondays, February 6, and 13
2:00 — 4:30 pm

Learn the basics of crochet in the round with this class and make a hat. It’s a great way to learn to make single crochet in the round stitches. Once you learn this simple hat you can make many variations to suit your needs. This hat would make a great gift.

Materials: Size H crochet hook, minimum of 100 yards of medium worsted weight yarn, safety pin style stitch markers. If you know you are a tight knitter or crocheter, maybe try a J hook, it is a little bit larger. Pattern available at Yarn Harbor.
Cost: $20 + materials
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

“V” Shawl
Mondays, February 6, 13, and 27 (note: no class on the 20th)
5:30 — 8:00 pm

This shawl is a classic pattern design. Once you learn how the construction works you can make many different types of this shawl. It will work in many different weights of yarn. For the class we will work with medium worsted weight, and we will discuss the changes you need to make to use substitutes.

Materials: 500 yards worsted weight yarn. V Shawl pattern. Size US M 13/9.00 mm hook.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

OOPS! I Dropped a Stitch!
Tuesday, February 7
5:30 — 8:30 pm

Even the most experienced knitters make mistakes. They’re not so frustrating if you know how to fix them without ripping out large sections of a project. In this class you’ll learn the basics of correcting the most common knitting mistakes. We’ll work on swatches to simulate and correct mistakes. If you have a project with a mistake that has you stumped, bring it along and we’ll tackle it as time permits. PLEASE BRING: three 4×4” swatches in any weight yarn that you have handy: one in stockinette stitch (knit one side, purl the other), one in garter stitch (knit every row), and one in 2×2 rib (K2, P2 rib). DO NOT BIND OFF the stitches. Bring them on a needle or stitch holder.

Materials: 3 sample swatches, crochet hook, double pointed needles
Cost: $15 + materials
Instructor: Katie Viren

Simple Crochet Shell Scarf
Monday, February 13
11:00 am — 1:30 pm

Learn how to crochet a quick scarf with a beautiful lace-looking design. This scarf looks very intricate and will make others think you spent lots of time crocheting, but in reality it is a simple pattern to learn and repeat. It would make a great gift for someone.

Materials: Size J crochet hook, approximately 150 yards or more in yarn of your choice. Any light to medium weight yarn will work. Simple Shell Scarf pattern.
Cost: $15 + materials
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

Simple Super-Bulky Sweater
Thursdays, February 16, 23, and March 1, 8, and 15
5:30 — 7:30 pm

If you want to learn the basics of making a top-down sweater, and if you like (almost) instant gratification, this is the course for you. We will be making Knitting Pure & Simple’s #224 Weekend Neck Down Pullover. It features raglan sleeves, a pretty modified ribbing, and really fat yarn and needles. I am completely looking forward to how warm and snuggly this sweater is going to be. A perfect project for a frigid month!

Materials: P&S #224, 16” sz 15, 29” sz 17, sz 17 dpns (or size to get gauge), a large tapestry needle. Please have an 8” x 4” gauge swatch done before class so we can help make sure you make the right size.
Cost: $50 + materials
Instructor: Katie Viren

Entrelac Cowl
Tuesdays, February 21, 28, and March 6
5:30 — 7:30 pm

Cowls are the accessory of the year. Cozy, practical, and beautiful. Enrelac is that intriguing yet baffling knitting blocks on the bias. This technique is best suited to the color-changing yarns such as Mochi +, Noro, Kudo, and Mushishi. Join us as we both get comfortable with this new technique and get a great cowl out of the bargain!

Materials: Entrelac Cowl pattern, about 200 yards worsted weight yarn (preferably in a color-changing yarn), size 9 or 10 24” circular needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Katie Viren

Crocheted Toe Up Socks
Mondays, February 27, March ,5 and 12
11:00 am — 1:30 pm

This is the basic sock starting at the toe and working up to the cuff. It will teach you all of the sections of a sock with a heel. Once you take this class and learn the basics you can design your own socks to fit any size needed. This class is spread over three weeks with some homework in between. You should be able to finish an entire pair of socks by the end of class. Once you take this you will be hooked on crochet socks!

Materials: Size US E/3.5 mm hook, minimum 450 yards light weight sock weight yarn, 3 markers (1 must be unique), tapestry needle, Leisure Arts book, “I Can’t Believe I’m Crocheting Socks” by Karen Ratto-Whooley.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

Reversible Scarf
Monday, February 27
2:00 — 4:30 pm

In this class we will make a scarf that is called “reversible” because it is different colors on each side. It is a simple technique you will love once you have learned it. You may decide to use it on other items as well. Class members will explore this scarf in both a worsted weight and a sock weight. You will get two very different results with the different weights.

Materials: 200 yards of yarn in two different colors (400 yards total). Use a size K hook if you choose worsted weight yarn, or size G hook if you choose sock weight yarn. Reversible Scarf Pattern is available for purchase at Yarn Harbor.
Cost: $15 + materials
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

Cabled Keyhole Scarf
Thursdays, December 1, and 8
5:00 — 7:00 pm

Have you been wanting to learn how to cable? This is the perfect project for beginning cable knitters, and it’s also a beautiful, quick-to-knit gift. Since this scarf only requires a little over 100 yards of yarn, you’ll find that it’s a great way to use up those single, luscious skeins. Students in this class should be comfortable knitting and purling (Knitting 101).

Materials: Anne Hanson’s Cabled Keyhole Scarf pattern, 115-130 yards DK or light worsted weight yarn, US 7 straight or circular needles, cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch markers.
Cost: $20 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Reversible Scarf
Monday, December 5
2:00 — 4:30 pm
-OR-
Monday, December 12
2:00 — 4:30 pm

In this class we will make a scarf that is called “reversible” because it is different colors on each side. It is a simple technique you will love once you have learned it. You may decide to use it on other items as well. Class members will explore this scarf in both a worsted weight and a sock weight. You will get two very different results with the different weights.

Materials: 200 yards of yarn in two different colors (400 yards total). Use a size K hook if you choose worsted weight yarn, or size G hook if you choose sock weight yarn. Reversible Scarf Pattern is available for purchase at Yarn Harbor.
Cost: $15 + materials

Learn How to Spin Using a Drop Spindle
Monday, December 5
5:00 — 8:00 pm

Interested in learning how to spin yarn, but don’t want to invest the money in a spinning wheel? Then learning how to spin using a drop spindle is just for you. It’s inexpensive and small enough to take anywhere. Lita can teach you the basics in one night.

Materials: Drop spindle (either make your own or purchase one before class), Icelandic roving (preferred).
Cost: $10 + materials
Instructor: Lita Doesken

Toe-Up Socks
Mondays, December 5, 12, and 19
6:00 — 8:00 pm

Want to use every yard of your beautiful sock yarn? Take your knitting in a new direction by learning how to knit your socks from the toe up. Chrissy Gardiner’s Mix-and-Match Rib options provide some interest between the toe and heel to keep you moving while you learn a new way of knitting socks. Students in this class should have knit at least one pair of socks prior to the class so that they are familiar with traditional sock construction.

Materials: Gardiner Yarn Works’ Mix-and-Match Rib Toe Up Socks pattern, sport weight yarn for your desired size, US 2 (or size needed to obtain gauge) dpns or two 24″ circular needles, stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Christmas Needle Felted Ornaments
Friday, December 10
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Learn the basics of needle felting, an ancient art once used to adorn horse blankets and soldiers’ uniforms, now seen on shoes, purses, jackets or almost any fabric. We use wool roving and a special needle with barbs in the shank. No experience needed; you will learn it all in this class. In this class we will make a needle felted ball ornament and a flat hanging ornament. The kit from the instructor will give you everything you need to complete both these ornaments.

Materials: a kit can be purchased from the instructor which will have all the materials needed for the class.
Cost: $20 + $10 kit purchased from instructor at the beginning of class.
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

Crochet Fingerless Gloves
Monday, December 12
11:00 — 1:30 pm

Learn to make these simple gloves, one of the most popular accessories for people of all ages from teens to adults. They are fun to make and easy to learn. You will learn how to single crochet in the round and add a thumb gusset. These gloves would make a great gift!

Materials: Size H crochet hook, one skein of any sock yarn; pattern available at Yarn Harbor.
Cost: $15 + materials

Simple Crochet Shell Scarf
Monday, December 12
2:00 — 4:30 pm

Learn how to crochet a quick scarf with a beautiful lace-looking design. This scarf looks very intricate and will make others think you spent lots of time crocheting, but in reality it is a simple pattern to learn and repeat. It would make a great gift for someone.

Materials: Size J crochet hook, approximately 150 yards or more in yarn of your choice. Any light to medium weight yarn will work. Simple Shell Scarf pattern.
Cost: $15 + materials

Knitting 103: Fiber Trends Swirls Hat
Two-Color Knitting
Tuesdays, November 1, 8, and 15
5:30-7:30 pm
Ready for some basic colorwork? This class will focus mainly on the mechanics of knitting with multiple colors, one color in each hand or two colors in one hand. This will provide you with the basic techniques of two color knitting in the round. From this foundation you will be in a position to focus more on the many nuances of Fair Isle colorwork and explore the vast possibilities that knitting in color provides!
Prerequisites: experience with knitting in the round on circulars and double points (Knitting 102).

Materials: Fiber Trends Swirl Hat Pattern (AC-59), worsted weight yarn: 80 yards main color, 20 yards color B, 70 yards color C, needle size 5 & 6 16″ circular needles, size 6 double pointed needles, stitch markers.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Katie Viren
Loxley Hooded Scarf
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, and 30 (Note: No class on November 23rd for Thanksgiving)
6:00 — 8:00 pm

Stephen West’s hooded scarf is the perfect design to get you or a loved one through our cold Northland winters. In this class, we’ll explore some intermediate techniques including short-row shaping and attached i-cord. Students in this class should be familiar with knitting, purling, and decreasing (Knitting 101).

Materials: Loxley pattern or “West Knits Book 2”, 580 yards worsted weight yarn, US 8 dpns and 16” circular needles, locking stitch marker, waste yarn, 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Cost: $40 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Basic Socks
Thursdays, November 3, 10, and 17
5:30 — 7:30 pm

Socks are the perfect “go anywhere” project—quick, easy and portable. In this class, you will learn how to knit a basic worsted weight sock on double point needles. Students in this class should be familiar with knitting, purling, and decreasing (Knitting 101).

Materials: Knitting Pure & Simple Beginner Socks pattern #9728, 230 yards worsted weight yarn (superwash is recommended), US size 6 dpns or size needed to obtain gauge, locking stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Knitting 101
Saturdays, November 5, 12, and 19
8:30 — 10:30 am

Learn the basics of knitting making a Cozy Hat. This is the basic knitting class where you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and sew a seam. Join the fun!

Materials: pattern provided by instructor, 14” size US 8 needles, 3 oz. of worsted weight yarn, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Kathy Thomas

Basic Mittens Class Added!
Saturdays, November 5, 12, and 19
2:00 pm — 4:00 pm

Come make your first pair of mittens! You’ll learn how to use double-pointed needles with this pattern by Minnesota designer Theresa Gaffey that is sized from a child’s 2 to an adult XL. Before you know it, you’ll be able to make mittens as gifts to keep all of your friends and family warm! Students in this class should be familiar with knitting, purling, and decreasing (Knitting 101).

Materials: Theresa Gaffey Designs Warm Woolly Mittens pattern #51, worsted weight yarn for your desired size, US 5 and 7 dpns, small stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Double Knit Hat
Saturdays, November 5, 12, and 19
12:00 noon — 2:00 pm

Learn to knit a double-knit (reversible) hat – something really handy during our cold winters! We will make a child’s size hat using sport-weight yarn. During this class you will learn to read charts, cast-on for reversible knitting, increase and decrease in reversible knitting. For this class you need to know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.

Materials: Pattern provided by instructor, circular needles to obtain gauge (US2 — US3), 2 skeins of sport-weight yarn of different colors (such as Dale of Norway Heilo), crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Irina Haller

Intro to Crochet Hat: Crochet 102
Mondays, November 7, and 14
11:00 — 1:30 pm

Learn the basics of crochet in the round with this class and make a hat. It’s a great way to learn to make single crochet in the round stitches. Once you learn this simple hat you can make many variations to suit your needs. This hat would make a great gift.

Materials: Size H crochet hook, minimum of 100 yards of medium worsted weight yarn, safety pin style stitch markers. If you know you are a tight knitter or crocheter, maybe try a J hook, it is a little bit larger. Pattern available at Yarn Harbor.
Cost: $20 + materials

Crochet Fingerless Gloves
Monday, November 7
2:00 — 4:30 pm

Learn to make these simple gloves, one of the most popular accessories for people of all ages from teens to adults. They are fun to make and easy to learn. You will learn how to single crochet in the round and add a thumb gusset. These gloves would make a great gift!

Materials: Size H crochet hook, one skein of any sock yarn; pattern available at Yarn Harbor.
Cost: $15 + materials

Spinning Wheel 101
Monday, November 7
5:00 — 8:00 pm

Learn to get the most out of your spinning wheel! Lita will teach you the basics so that you can gain more control over the type of yarn you create. If you have never spun before, taking the class “LEARNING HOW TO SPIN USING A DROP SPINDLE” on Monday, September 19, would be a great precursor to this class. You must understand how to use your own wheel and the wheel must be in good working order.

Materials required for the class: A spinning wheel and roving (roving can be purchased at Yarn Harbor).
Cost: $15 + materials
Instructor: Lita Doesken

French Press Felted Slippers
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, and 28
6:00 — 8:00 pm

Try a variation on the traditional felted slipper with the very popular “French Press Felted Slippers”. Once you get the hang of the construction, you’ll be able to whip up a pile of slippers for your gift stash, and you can even felt them to a perfect fit! Students in this class should be comfortable knitting, purling, increasing, & decreasing.

Materials: French Press Felted Slippers pattern, 330 yards of feltable worsted weight wool, US 15 needles (straight or circular), two 1” buttons, tapestry needle.
Cost: $40 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Intro to Crochet Sampler Scarf
Mondays, November 14, 21 & 28
2:00 – 4:30 PM

Learn five of the basic stitches used in almost all crochet. Chain, Single, Half- Double, Double, and Shell stitches will be taught and practiced. This is a great class for anyone who is looking to get back to crochet but wants a refresher, or for someone who has never picked up a hook and wants to start at the beginning. We will make a sampler scarf as a finished project. This class is divided into two sessions so you have a chance to really learn and practice the stitches. This class will have some homework to be completed between classes.

Materials: Size J crochet hook, safety pin style stitch markers, about 500 yards of yarn in a medium worsted weight. You can use all one color or up to four different colors.
Cost: $25 + materials
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

Learning How to Spin Using a Drop Spindle
Monday, November 14
5:00 — 8:00 pm.

Interested in learning how to spin yarn, but don’t want to invest the money in a spinning wheel? Then learning how to spin using a drop spindle is just for you. It’s inexpensive and small enough to take anywhere. Lita can teach you the basics in one night.

Materials: Drop spindle (either make your own or purchase one before class), Icelandic roving (preferred).
Cost: $10 + materials
Instructor: Lita Doesken

Knitted Christmas Ornaments
Thursdays, November 17 and December 1 (no class on November 24 for Thanksgiving)
5:30 — 7:30 pm

In the Scandinavian traditions, Christmas is a wonderful and magic time, and it is a joy to decorate and embellish your home for this festive season. Arne and Carlos, designers of Scandinavian knitwear, have come up with a book of patterns for knitted ornaments. They are delightful. In this class we will learn how to knit these colorful and quick ornaments. We will go over 2-color knitting, how to block and stuff, and how to hang them. These are great to decorate with, or to give as gifts.

Materials: “55 Christmas Balls to Knit” by Arne and Carlos, 2 skeins Dale Heilo (one of each color), needles size US 2 or 3, crochet hook size E, and a darning needle.
Cost: $20 + materials
Instructor: Katie Viren

Simple Crochet Shell Scarf
Monday, November 21
11:00 — 1:30 pm

Learn how to crochet a quick scarf with a beautiful lace-looking design. This scarf looks very intricate and will make others think you spent lots of time crocheting, but in reality it is a simple pattern to learn and repeat. It would make a great gift for someone.

Materials: Size J crochet hook, approximately 150 yards or more in yarn of your choice. Any light to medium weight yarn will work. Simple Shell Scarf pattern.
Cost: $15 + materials

“V” Shawl
Mondays, November 21, 28, and December 5
5:30 — 8:00 pm

This shawl is a classic pattern design. Once you learn how the construction works you can make many different types of this shawl. It will work in many different weights of yarn. For the class we will work with medium worsted weight, and we will discuss the changes you need to make to use substitutes.

Materials: 500 yards worsted weight yarn. V Shawl pattern. Size US M 13/9.00 mm hook.
Cost: $30 + materials

Rasta Snowboarder Hat
Tuesdays, November 22 & 29
5:30 – 7:30 PM

I fell in love with Malabrigo’s Rasta the minute it came in the door. To really show it at it’s best, though, it needs to be knit in a texture. AND customers are always asking for snowboarder hat patterns. Soooo, we will be knitting a great textured snowboarder hat with a single crochet edge that uses just one skein of Rasta! (or any super-bulky of your choice). Impress your favorite ‘boarder this season with this awesome hat! Prerequisites: experience with knitting in the round on circulars and double points (Knitting 102). Familiarity with crochet is appreciated but not required.

Materials: Rasta Boarder pattern, 1 skein Malabrigo Rasta, or 90 yds of a super-bulky yarn, 16″ size 15 circular needle, size 15 double point needles, size K crochet hook, stitch holder, large tapestry needle, 7″ piece of cardboard to make tassel.
Cost: $20 + materials
Instructor: Katie Viren

Christmas Needle Felted Ornaments
Saturday, November 26
10:00 am — 2:00 pm

Learn the basics of needle felting, an ancient art once used to adorn horseblankets and soldiers’ uniforms, now seen on shoes, purses, jackets or almost any fabric. We use wool roving and a special needle with barbs in the shank. No experience needed; you will learn it all in this class. In this class we will make a needle felted ball ornament and a flat hanging ornament. The kit from the instructor will give you everything you need to complete both these ornaments.

Materials: a kit can be purchased from the instructor which will have all the materials needed for the class.
Cost: $25 + $10 kit purchased from instructor at the beginning of class.

One Skein Braid Hat
Monday, November 28
11:00 — 1:30 pm

This hat is the hit of the season! You can find them on every size and shape head, from babies, to kids, young adults and even grand-parents. It is a simple crochet design and is very quick to make with only one skein of a chunky weight yarn.

Materials: Size US L 11/8.00mm crochet hook, 120 yards chunky through super bulky yarn. 2 strands of a worsted can be worked together to give the same effect of bulky. One Skein Braid Hat pattern, available for purchase at Yarn Harbor.
Cost: $15 + materials

Quick Knit 101: Neck Gator
Tuesdays, November 29 and December 6
6:00 – 8:00 pm

Learn to Knit while making this warm gator. This is a basic Knitting 101 class where you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off using a circular needle.

Materials: Pattern provided by instructor, 16″ size 13 circular needle, 60 yards super chunky yarn, tapestry needle.
Cost: $25 + materials
Instructor: Kathy Thomas

Blue Sky Alpaca's Cabled Cowl

Keep yourself warm and cosy while the weather turns.

We have a few other new ways to keep warm as well. The first up is Ella Rae’s Mega, a slightly thin and thick super bulky in a range of nice solid shades.  137 yds =250g. Next is a bulky from the Queensland Collection called Mist, a lovely soft thin/thick in a surprising and lovely mix of colors. 54 yds to 50 g. Ella Rae has also given us their lovely lace-style merino in a worsted weight. It has great colors and a great springy feel. 218 yds to 100 g. The last one is not so warm, but does win in the mohair/luxury department. Louisa Harding’s Simonetta, a mohair/nylon with an occasional shot of gold metallic.   264 yds to 50g. I am intrigued to see how it knits up.

A plethora of yum.

Even if you missed our special Three Irish Girls trunk show yesterday, you can still get ahold of unique colorways for the next week. We’ll have unique colorways as well as base yarns and colors that we don’t normally carry available at the shop through next Sunday, October 2. Get them before they’re gone!

Kids’ Knitting Workshop
Saturdays, October 1, 8, & 15
10:00 – 11:30 AM

Kids 8 years old to middle school can learn to knit or advance their skills in a workshop setting.

Materials: Worsted weight yarn (cotton is suggested) and US size 8 or 9 needles or a project that the student is currently working on.
Cost: $25 + materials
Instructor: Jean Walters

Crochet Fingerless Gloves
Monday, October 3
11:00 – 1:30 PM

Learn to make these simple gloves, one of the most popular accessories for people of all ages from teens to adults. They are fun to make and easy to learn. You will learn how to single crochet in the round and add a thumb gusset. These gloves would make a great gift! Start and get a jump on your Christmas gift list.

Materials: Size H crochet hook, one skein of any sock yarn; pattern available at Yarn Harbor.
Cost: $15 + materials
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

Crochet Cuff-Down Socks
Mondays, October 3, 10, and 17
2:00 — 4:30 pm
       -OR-
Mondays, October 31, November 7, and 14
5:30 — 8:00 pm

This is a basic sock starting at the cuff and working down to the toe. It will teach you all of the sections of a sock with a heel flap and a turned heel. Once you take this class and learn the basics you can design your own socks to fit any size needed. This class is spread over three weeks with some homework in between. You should be able to finish an entire pair of socks by the end of class. Once you take this you will be hooked on crochet socks!

Materials: Size US E/3.5 mm hook, minimum of 450 yards light weight sock weight yarn, 3 markers (one must be unique), tapestry needle, Leisure Arts Book “I Can’t Believe I am Crocheting Socks”.
Cost: $30 + materials

February Baby Sweater
Mondays, October 3, 10, 17, 24
5:30 – 7:30 pm

We’ll explore different ways of interpreting Elizabeth Z’s “pithy directions” for this darling baby sweater, which is sure to be a hit at any baby shower! We’ll talk about these interpretations in the first class, so bring whatever straight, circular, or double point needles you have in the size you’re knitting so that you’re prepared for whichever option you prefer. Students in this class should be comfortable casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off.

Materials: Elizabeth Zimmermann’s “Knitter’s Almanac”, approx. 300 yards sport weight yarn, needles to give you 5 stitches to the inch, buttons, tapestry needle.
Cost: $40 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Crochet Felted Monk Satchel
Mondays, October 3, 10, and 17
5:30 — 8:00 pm

Everyone needs just one more bag to carry their next project in, right? Well, here’s the best and one of the easiest bags you will ever make. This felted bag is the perfect size for craft projects, books, laptop computers, or whatever you need to carry around. Simple construction and unlimited color possibilities, no sewing seams, and the handle is all part of the bag construction. This class will be the perfect mix of relaxing crochet, with just enough challenge to keep you interested. We will use double and single crochet to make this bag; some knowledge of crochet is helpful but not required. There is some homework to be completed between classes.

Materials: Size J crochet hook, safety pin style stitch markers, about 500 yards of yarn in a medium worsted weight. You can use all one color or up to four different colors.
Cost: $30 + materials

Knitting 101
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, and 18
6:00 — 8:00 pm

Learn the basics of knitting making a Cozy Hat. This is the basic knitting class where you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and sew a seam. Join the fun!

Materials: pattern provided by instructor, 14” size US 8 needles, 3 oz. of worsted weight yarn, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Kathy Thomas

Two Socks on Two Circulars
Wednesdays, October 5, 12, and 19
6:00 — 8:00 pm

Do you suffer from SSS — Second Sock Syndrome? Do you cast on the first sock with enthusiasm, and then slog through the second sock with dread? If so, then this is the class for you. Learn how to knit both socks at the same time on two circular needles. When you’re done, you’re done! You should know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease. This is an advanced beginner or intermediate class. NOTE: There will be homework between classes.

Materials: Approximately 300 yards sport weight yarn, two US size 4 circulars (24″ or longer) or size needed to obtain gauge of 6 stitches per inch, tapestry needle. Instructor will provide the pattern.
Cost: $40 + materials
Instructor: Jen Lushbough

Basic Mittens
Wednesdays, October 5, 12, and 19
6:00 — 8:00 pm

Come make your first pair of mittens! You’ll learn how to use double-pointed needles with this pattern by Minnesota designer Theresa Gaffey that is sized from a child’s 2 to an adult XL. Before you know it, you’ll be able to make mittens as gifts to keep all of your friends and family warm! Students in this class should be familiar with knitting, purling, and decreasing (Knitting 101).

Materials: Theresa Gaffey Designs Warm Woolly Mittens pattern #51, worsted weight yarn for your desired size, US 5 and 7 dpns, small stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Traditional Christmas Stocking
Tuesdays, October 6, 13 & 20
6:00 – 8:00 PM

This traditional Fair Isle Christmas Stocking is knit from the top down in a tube. You can easily personalize your stocking: you have 17 motifs to choose from. An afterthought heel is used. Skills used or learned: two-color Fair Isle type knitting, afterthought heel, reading simple charts, and Kitchener Stitch.

Homework: Follow the pattern directions to knit the ribbing for the top of the sock.

Materials: Nancy Lindberg’s Christmas Socks pattern; 2 or 3 colors of worsted or heavy worsted yarn; 16″ circular needle size US 8 or 9; stitch markers
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Jean Walters

Curling Neckwarmer & Mitts
Saturdays, October 8, 15, 22, and 29
2:00 — 4:00 pm

Expand your lace knitting skills with the Curling Neckwarmer. The finished cowl is a beautiful accessory for those chilly fall days or for your holiday knitting stash. We will begin by knitting the neckwarmer, and more experienced or faster knitters may move on to the fingerless mitts. Students in this class should be comfortable casting on, knitting and purling in the round, and binding off. Prior lace experience is not required, but will prove helpful.

Matierals: Anne Hanson’s Curling Neckwarmer & Mitts pattern, 300 — 400 yards fingering weight yarn, US size 3 16” circular needle, US size 1 double pointed needles, tapestry needle, stitch markers.
Cost: $40 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read

Crochet 101
Mondays, October 10, 17, and 24
11:00 — 1:30 pm

Learn five of the basic stitches used in almost all crochet. Chain, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, and Shell stitches will be taught and practiced. This is a great class for anyone who is looking to get back to crochet but wants a refresher, or for someone who has never picked up a hook and wants to start at the beginning. We will make sampler pieces that can be used for a variety of things later. This class is divided into three sessions so you have a chance to really learn and practice the stitches.

Materials: Size J crochet hook, safety pin style stitch markers, approx. 200 yards of yarn in a medium worsted weight. You can use one or two different colors. Light colors are easiest to learn on.
Cost: $30 + materials

Simple Crochet Shell Scarf
Monday, October 24
2:00 — 4:30 pm

Learn how to crochet a quick scarf with a beautiful lace-looking design. This scarf looks very intricate and will make others think you spent lots of time crocheting, but in reality it is a simple pattern to learn and repeat. It would make a great gift for someone.

Materials: Size J crochet hook, approximately 150 yards or more in yarn of your choice. Any light to medium weight yarn will work. Simple Shell Scarf pattern.
Cost: $15 + materials

 Spinning Wheel 101
Monday, October 10
5:00 — 8:00 pm

Learn to get the most out of your spinning wheel! Lita will teach you the basics so that you can gain more control over the type of yarn you create. If you have never spun before, taking the class “LEARNING HOW TO SPIN USING A DROP SPINDLE” on Monday, September 19, would be a great precursor to this class.

You must understand how to use your own wheel and the wheel must be in good working order.

Materials required for the class: A spinning wheel and roving (roving can be purchased at Yarn Harbor).
Cost: $15 + materials
Instructor: Lita Doesken

Knitting 102: Ely Stocking Hat
Tuesdays, October 11, 18 & 25
5:30 – 7:30 PM

If you’ve completed Yarn Harbor’s Knitting 101 class or have basic cast on, knit and purl techniques under your belt, then take your skills one step further. Explore the world of circular needles (you’ll love ‘em) and double points by knitting the Ely Hat . Come join us and expand your knitting world! Prerequisites: ability to cast on, knit and purl (Knitting 101).

Materials: Ely Hat pattern; 16″ circular needles size US 6; double point needles size US 6; worsted weight yarn; and tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Katie Viren

Your Very Own Lopi
Thursdays, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, and 10
5:30 — 7:30 pm

A Lopi sweater is a wonderful thing. Light, warm, and the colors and patterns are beautiful. The traditional bulky Lopi sweater is knit from the bottom up, in one piece, in the round. It usually features patterns in colors around the wrists and shoulders. The class is for the intermediate knitter who has either done 2-color stranded knitting or feels ready to learn. Come learn why we love Lopi so.

Materials: Álafosslopi book 12 or 18, or other bulky Lopi pullover pattern. Yarn and needles to match pattern, stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Cost: $50 + materials
Instructor: Katie Viren

Learning How to Spin Using a Drop Spindle
Monday, October 24
5:00 – 8:00 PM

Interested in learning how to spin yarn, but don’t want to invest the money in a spinning wheel? Then learning how to spin using a drop spindle is just for you. It’s inexpensive and small enough to take anywhere. Lita can teach you the basics in one night.

Materials: Drop spindle (either make your own or purchase one before class), roving.
Cost: $10 + materials
Instructor: Lita Doesken

“Angle” Baby Sweater
Wednesdays, October 26, and November 2, 9, and 16
6:00 — 8:00 pm

This is my favorite baby sweater to knit, to give as a gift, and to put on my own kid. I love this pattern! The sweater is cleverly designed to be knit in one piece with minimal finishing. It is also designed to be super stretchy so it will grow with the baby. This is an intermediate beginner’s class. You should know how to knit and purl. You will learn a provisional cast-on, Kitchener stitch, and a one-row buttonhole. The sweater may be made in size 6, 12 or 24 months.

Materials: Fingering weight yarn 100 (110, 140) grams of main color, 40(50, 60) grams in contrast color one and 15(20, 25) grams in contrast color two; US size 3 circular needles 24 or 32” long, US size 2 needles, 24 or 32” long, stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn. NOTE: You may use DK weight yarn and appropriate
needles for a slightly larger sweater.
Cost: $40 to Yarn Harbor plus $8 fee to instructor for pattern
Instructor: Jen Lushbough