Below is our current schedule of classes. The classes are arranged by topic, so scroll
down to the bottom to see everything that we have to offer. If you are interested in
taking a class that is not currently scheduled, please give us a call to be put onto a
waiting list.
All classes list materials and suggested skills. You can buy your materials before your
class.
To register, please visit the shop or call (301) 652-8688. Full payment or a credit card
number is required to reserve a space in the class or classes of your choice.
NO REFUNDS will be made for cancellations within one week of class. There is a $25
rescheduling or cancellation fee.
Please call or stop by the store if you have questions regarding any of the classes that
we offer.
BEGINNER KNITTING CLASSES
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Beginning Knitting
Learn the fundamentals of knitting in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. You will learn to cast on, knit, purl,
increase, decrease, and bind off. Come in 15 minutes before class to purchase materials: A ball of
worsted weight yarn (dark color is not advised) and knitting needles size 8 or 9.
Two 2-hour sessions. Fee $65 (includes how to book)
Date
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Time
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Saturday, September 13 and 20
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Wednesday, September 24 and October 1
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Saturday, October 25 and November 1
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Sunday, November 9 and 16
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, November 11 and 18
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Saturday, December 13 and 20
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Beginner Knitting for Kids
Beginner class for kids ages 8 and up. Learn cast-on, knit, purl, and bind-off.
Three 1-hour sessions. Fee $55
Note: Children younger than 8 are welcome to register for private lessons.
Date
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Time
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Saturday, October 11, 18, and 25
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12:00PM - 1:00 PM
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Family Beginning Knitting
A great class for families who want to learn to knit together, this class will feature family members
learning the basic skills of knitting. This class is geared mostly towards a combination of adults and
children (i.e. parent/child) but is open to any group of 2+.
Three 1 ½ hour sessions. Fee $ 125 per couple, $60 for each additional family member. (includes
one how to book per family)
Date
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Time
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Saturday, November 1, 8, and 15
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Technique Classes Learn new techniques to use on your projects. Pick which topics you want to learn or take the whole series. Some classes have homework prior to class. Some classes make a specific project. Please check when registering.
Prerequisite for all classes: cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off.
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Fixing mistakes
Learn how to fix your mistakes without having to start over. Learn how to pick up dropped stitches,
fix twisted stitches, and more in order to better your knitting.
BRING: a 4”x 4” stockinette swatch (worsted weight, light color, ‘plain’ yarn preferred) still on the
needles, and an appropriate size crochet hook.
One 1.5 hour class. Fee $35
Date
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Time
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Tuesday, September 16
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Saturday, November 15
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Finishing Techniques
Learn how to finish your knitting projects like a pro. BRING: A sweater that is ready to be finished or two
4"x4" stockinette swatches, a crochet hook and a yarn needle.
One 2-hour session. Fee $40
Date
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Time
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Tuesday, September 23
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Saturday, November 22
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Circular Socks **PROJECT CLASS
Learn the skills for knitting socks using two circular needles instead of double pointed needles. We
will cover knitting in the round, turning a heel, picking up stitches, and the Kitchener stitch.
Come 15 minutes before class to purchase supplies: Two different colors of worsted weight yarn and
2 sets of size 5 circular needles (different lengths suggested).
Three 1.5-hour sessions. Fee $65
Date
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Time
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Saturday, September 20 and 27, and October 4
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Saturday, November 8, 15, and 22
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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My First Sweater - Child Size **PROJECT CLASS
Learn to knit your first sweater. Make an easy child's cardigan. We will take you through all the
steps: learn to check your gauge, follow a pattern, increase, decrease, pick-up stitches, make
buttonholes, and sew your sweater together.
Prerequisite: cast on, knit, purl and bind off.
We will pick out material during the first class. Bring size 6, 7, 8, and 9 needles if you already own
(do not buy before class)
Four 2-hour sessions. Fee $95
Date
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Time
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Wednesday, September 17, October 1,15, and 29
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Wednesday, November 5 and 19, December 3 and 17
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Knitting Groups
Come in and we'll help you pick a project or bring any knitting or crochet project to work on, and a
staff member will be there to help you. Its a great way to take on a challenging project you're not
confident in doing alone. Or just come and knit and crochet with other people.
Prerequisites: cast on, knit, purl.
Six 2-hour sessions. Fee $80
Dates
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Time
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Tuesday, September 2, 9, 16, and 23, October 7 and 14
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Wednesday, September 3,10, 17, and 24, October 1 and 8
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Thursday, September 4, 11, 18, and 25, October 2 and 16
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Thursday, September 11, 18, and 25, October 2, 16, and 23
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Tuesday, October 21 and 28, November 4,11,18, and 25
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Wednesday, October 15, 22, and 29, November 5, 12, and 19
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Thursday, October 23 and 30, November 6, 13, and 20, Dec. 4
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Thursday, November 6, 13, and 20, December 4, 11, and 18
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Tuesday, December 2, 9, 16, and 23 January 6 and 13
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Wednesday, December 3, 10, and 17, January 7,14, and 21
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Thursday, December 11, and 18, January 8,15, 22, and 29
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Thursday, January 8, 15, 22, and 29, February 5 and 12
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Skill Building Knitting Group
Want more structure? Learn techniques that can be used to enhance projects beyond just knitting
and purling. The class will be guided by topics suggested by the students. Expected topics include
intarsia, button-holes, three-needle bind-off, and mitered squares.
Prerequisites: cast on, knit, purl. Bring: Worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles
Six 2-hour sessions. Fee $80
Dates
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Time
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To Be Announced- Call to get on the waiting list
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Kids Knitting Group
Knitting group for kids who know how to knit but still want a bit of help, instruction, or just the
company of other kids who knit!
Six 1-hour sessions. Fee $65
Dates
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Time
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Saturday, Sept. 13 and 27, Oct. 11 and 25, Nov. 8 and 22
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2:00 - 3:00 PM
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Saturday, Dec. 6 and 20, January 3, 17, and 31, Feb. 7
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2:00 - 3:00 PM
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Knitting Clubs
Anyone who is a member of the sock, afghan or Project Club can meet on the first Sunday of each
month 11:00AM- 1:00 PM.
Dates
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Time
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First Sunday of each month
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Beginning Crochet
Learn crochet basics: how to chain, single crochet, double crochet, increase and decrease.
Come in 15 minutes before class to purchase supplies:a ball of worsted weight yarn (dark color not
advised) and a crochet hook H or I.
Two 2-hour sessions. Fee $65 (includes how-to book)
Dates
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Time
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Tuesday, October 28 and November 4
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Saturday, December 6 and 13
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Are we missing something? Please let us know and we will try to form a class!
PRIVATE LESSONS If our class schedule is not convenient for you, you can always take a private lesson. Private lessons in knitting, crochet and other needle arts are scheduled with a member of our friendly, expert staff to your mutual convenience. Please call the shop to be matched with an appropriate instructor according to your schedule.
Fee: $35 per hour for individuals or $25 per person per hour
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Date
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Time
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Status
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Saturday, February 24 and March 3
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Classes
Lace Beginnings
Do you love the look of lacework but are afraid to dive in? This class will get you set with the
fundamentals of knitting lace. Instruction includes working from lace charts, turning corners, yarn
overs, etc.
One 2 hour class. Fee $40
Date
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Time
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Saturday, September 27
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Saturday, December 6
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Sock Fundamentals **PROJECT CLASS
Learn the skills for knitting socks. We will cover knitting in the round, turning a heel, picking up
stitches, and the Kitchener stitch.
Come 15 minutes before class to purchase supplies: Two different colors of worsted weight yarn and
size 5 double pointed needles.
Three 1.5-hour sessions. Fee $65
Date
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Time
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Tuesday, October 7, 14, and 21
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Picking up stitches, knitting in the round, and felting
Learn how to pick up your stitches and how to knit in the round. A small bowl will be started during the
class. Bowl can be taken home and felted or brought back to use our felting machine.
BRING: a knit rectangle still on the needles (10 stitches wide and 22 rows long) using either bulky weight
yarn or worsted weight doubled and size 15 double pointed or 16” circular needles. Approximately 100
yards of yarn for completing the bowl.
One 1.5 hour session. Fee $35.
Date
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Time
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Wednesday, November 5
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Color change: slip stitch, knit in ends, change color within a row
Learn how to brighten up your projects by knitting with multiple colors.
BRING: worsted weight yarn in a few different colors and appropriate needles.
One 1.5 hour class. Fee $35
Date
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Time
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Saturday, October 18
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Mitered Squares
Open up a whole new world of knitting techniques that can be used to make scarves, sweaters, shawls
and more. This technique makes it easy to mix colors and different types of yarn. You will make an
eyeglass case. Come in 15 minutes before class to purchase supplies: variegated and solid yarns in
one or more gauges and size 9 needles.
One 2-hour class. Fee $40.
Date
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Time
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Wednesday, October 22
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Glove/Mitten Fundamentals
Learn the skills for making mittens or gloves: knit on double pointed needs, make a thumb gusset,
cast on in the middle of a row, dived for fingers and the Kitchener stitch. Come in 15 minutes before
class to purchase supplies: worsted weight yarn and size 6 double point needles.
Two 2-hour classes. Fee $65.
Date
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Time
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Tuesday, December 2 and 9
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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