Upcoming Classes and Events
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Social Knit or Crochet
Wednesdays 10-12 noon, Thursdays 6-8 pm, and Fridays 3-5 pm
Join us at The Knitters Studio for our weekly social knit and crochet times! Bring your current project or shop for a new one and enjoy a fun evening or morning creating with fellow fiber enthusiasts.
Grey Drizzle Fibers Trunk Show
December 11-13
Classes
Beyond the Basics
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You’re not brand new to knitting or crochet? You know the basics and you’re ready for more? Then, the Beyond The Basics class is for you! Bring the knit or crochet project of your choice and we’ll help you learn new skills, fix errors, or provide guidance with your project. We meet most Saturdays and Tuesdays in a welcoming, supportive, and fun setting. Minimum age: 16 years. Come grow your skills and your confidence—one stitch at a time, in a community of fellow makers.
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Learn to Knit
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Join this fun and supportive class where you will learn the basic skills of knitting. A skein of yarn and needles are included with your class fee. Please note that this class is for ages 16 and up.
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Learn to Crochet
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Have fun learning to crochet while creating a cute granny square coaster. In a welcoming and supportive environment, you will learn all the basic crocheting skills and techniques needed to create almost any project. The class fee includes a skein of yarn and a crochet hook.
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Beginning Stranded Colorwork
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Let's demystify stranded colorwork knitting! We will create a small cowl to explore the many aspects of stranded colorwork knitting. Holding one yarn color in each hand will be a focus in class; however, other options for yarn management will be included as well. There will be ample time to experiment with different stranding techniques to discover what works best for you. With a little patience and practice, you will be well on your way to creating stunning colorwork pieces!
During this two session class we will discuss the following: Brief review comparing stranded colorwork to other colorwork methods, Color dominance, Understanding parallel floats in colorwork, Working with two colors of yarn in the round, Adding in a new color, Reading written colorwork instructions, Reading a colorwork chart, Catching floats in dominant color vs non-dominant color, Correcting colorwork errors, Weaving in ends, Blocking colorwork
Skill Requirements –
Solid comfort with knitting in the round.
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Photo Copyright Tin Can Knits
Simple Sweater
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Class Description Are you ready for sweater knitting? This class will take you step-by-step from planning to completion of a top down sweater with a yoke construction - a very functional and basic design with clean lines. It’s perfect for a first sweater project, and a staple in anyone’s wardrobe. We will use the well-designed and easy to follow “Simple Sweater” pattern by Tin Can Knits as a guide for this class. This pattern offers a range of sizes from newborn to adult sizes.
Skill Requirements
This is an advanced beginner class. Students should be comfortable with knitting and purling in the round.
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Strange Brew - Stranded Colorwork Sweater Design Class
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Are your sites set on the milestone of a stranded colorwork sweater in your knitting journey? This class will take you step-by-step from planning to completion of your first stranded colorwork sweater. We will use the brilliant “Strange Brew” book by Tin Can Knits as a guide for this class. They have done the design work and (lots of) math to create easy-to-follow patterns and templates. We get to add our imagination! This tends to be a flexible class with tons of inspiration, fun, and camaraderie along the way. The focus of this class will be knitting a top down, seamless colorwork sweater in the size of your choice (newborn to adult). You can choose one of the patterns already in the book, or create your own motifs.
Skill Requirements This is an intermediate class. Students should be comfortable with knitting and purling in the round, basic increases. Basic experience with stranded colorwork knitting is recommended. Some working knowledge about sweater construction will be helpful. There will be a chance to briefly review stranded colorwork techniques (eg. managing colors, tension, color dominance) in the first class, and practice in your swatch.
Brand new to stranded colorwork? The “Beginning Stranded Colorwork” class is a great way to develop your technique without the commitment of a full garment.
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Ladderback Jacquard
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Class Description: Long floats in stranded colorwork can be a knitter’s nemesis! The Ladderback Jacquard (LBJ) technique is often a game changer to manage long floats invisibly and with even tension. In this class, you will learn how to incorporate the LBJ technique into any stranded colorwork project. We will cover where and how to create a LBJ stitch when floats get long, and then how to remove this stitch when it’s no longer needed. Voila – your colorwork may have never looked so tidy!
We will create the charming “I’ll Pack A” Cowl for a great opportunity to practice all aspects of this technique.
Skill Requirements: Solid comfort with stranded colorwork in the round, and reading colorwork charts.
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Knit Fix
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Every knitter makes mistakes from time to time. In this class you will learn to identify, avoid, and fix common knitting errors. We will even make knitting errors on our swatches on purpose! With a bit of practice you will feel empowered to take charge of your knitting and gain the confidence to handle many common mishaps when they arise.
During this 3-hour class we will work on the following: Understanding the anatomy of our stitches, Understanding the anatomy of our knitted fabric, Identifying common knitting errors, Fixing common knitting errors by tinking ,frogging, laddering down, Deciding to leave or disguise an error, Knitting practices to help avoid errors
Skill Requirements:
Solid comfort with creating a knit stitch and a purl stitch
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Custom Christmas Stocking
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Create your own custom Christmas Stocking, an heirloom holiday staple that will bring joy for years to come! In this 6 week class you will learn how to customize the name, design, and details to make a one of a kind stocking. You will also learn how to create the fanciful details of a picot hem and Latvian braid.
Skills required:, Stranded Colorwork knitting, Knitting in the round
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Intro to Sock Knitting
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Class Description
In this class, we will step into the world of hand knitted socks. We will use the “magic loop” technique to create a top-down ribbed sock with a heel flap and gusset construction that ends with grafting or a three needle bind off to close the toe. DK weight yarn will magnify our work, and allow us to move efficiently through learning techniques for socks. These are squishy, cozy socks to wear around the house or in your boots.
Week 1: Stretchy cast on, setting up magic loop, starting ribbing and leg
Week 2: Heel Flap, heel turn
Week 3: Picking up gusset stitches, gusset decreases
Week 4: Foot of sock, finishing toe
Skill Requirements
Solid comfort with knitting and purling in the round. Prior knowledge of the magic loop technique for knitting in the round is not required.
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Beginning Two Color Brioche
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Class Description – Dive into the world of two-color brioche knitting! This class is perfect for knitters who know the basics, and are ready to explore new techniques. We will create the Deep Roots Cowl. In the first week, we will explore the unique rhythm and stitches of brioche rib. The second week will incorporate basic brioche increases and decreases. The result? A small accessory that captivates the eye and hand with striking color contrasts and a reversible, plush texture.
Skill Requirements – solid comfort knitting in the round; familiarity with yarn overs and basic
increases/decreases will be helpful
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Photo Credit Hailey Smedley
Lakes Sweater Class
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Skill Level: Confident Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
Class Description: Which of the Lakes sweaters by Ozetta Knitwear will you choose to knit? So many great options based on a top down sweater construction with dropped saddle shoulders to create a cozy, slightly oversized silhouette with just the right amount of structure for a perfect fit. We’ll cover all the steps to create either a pullover or cardigan which is sure to become a favorite in your wardrobe.
What You'll Learn: Choosing the best sweater size for your body, Adjusting for gauge differences, Working with more than one strand, if desired.
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Design Your Own…
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Have you ever felt like you can’t find a pattern to match exactly what you want to make? Here’s your chance to make your perfect pattern! We’ll discuss measurements, suggestions on shaping, different textures, and colors to make this sweater uniquely yours.
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Photo Credit: Penny Ollman, Woolfolk Collection Fall 2021
Orken Vest Class
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Such a lovely piece with an interesting texture created with a tuck stitch and cable. This vest is worked flat, and we’ll have a chance to seam for a polished finish and structured construction. This class is a good introduction to cable stitches and texture.
What You'll Learn: Choosing the best sweater size for your body, Adjusting for gauge differences, Working tuck stitch and 2/2 right and left cable, Sloped bind off, Mattress stitch for polished seaming
Skill Requirements Students should be comfortable with: Knitting and purling flat
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Photo Credit: Isabell Kraemer
Ayami Sweater Class
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Ayami by Isabell Kraemer is a seamless, top-down worsted-weight pullover with cable textured yoke. The yoke is the main design feature: interlacing cable and twisted-stitch motifs, while the rest of the sweater is mostly clean stockinette. The overall look is understated and modern, with just enough detail to make the knitting interesting.
What You'll Learn: Choosing the best sweater size for your body, Adjusting for gauge differences and fit preferences, Cable and twisted stitch texture techniques, Short rows, Circular yoke increases, Finishing
Skill Requirements: Students should be comfortable with: Knitting in the round, Basic top downsweater construction concepts, Experience with cables is helpful, not essential
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