Events

Learn the hairpin lace technique that leads to beautiful projects.

Create a great baby gift and learn short-rows at the same time. This project takes a sigle skein of yarn.

Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and enjoy knitting. Two sessions with time to practice in between. Beginner. Materials included. Taught by Ellen. $45. Tuesdays, December 11 and 18, 6-8 pm.

Make your first pair of socks. Cast on at the top, work down to the heel, then finish off at the toe. Learn circular knitting on double pointed needles or a single circular needle.

Create a great baby gift and learn short-rows at the same time. This project takes a sigle skein of yarn.

Make something new each month. Try out toys, bags, scarves, hats, and lots of other fun projects.

Tired of ripping out your knitting because you dropped a stitch 4 rows back? Have trouble knowing where you are when you put your work down in the middle of a row? Afraid to take your work off the needles because you might not get it back on again? All of these and many other problems will be covered in this class. Bring worsted-weight yarn, needles, crochet hook and any problems you are having. Taught by Ellen.

Learn the hairpin lace technique that leads to beautiful projects.

Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Two sessions with time to practice in between.

Make your first pair of socks. Cast on at the top, work down to the heel, then finish off at the toe. Learn circular knitting on double pointed needles or a single circular needle.

Create a great baby gift and learn short-rows at the same time. This project takes a sigle skein of yarn.

Make something new each month. Try out toys, bags, scarves, hats, and lots of other fun projects.

Make something new each month. Try out toys, bags, scarves, hats, and lots of other fun projects.

Crochet hats are easy and fun and really creative. Learn how the basic shape of a hat can be changed to make any kind of hat you want.

Get started crocheting from chains to double crochet. Learn to read a basic pattern, count stitches and start enjoying crochet. Materials included. Taught by Ellen. $25.
Thursday, January 3, 6-8PM.

Drop in or join us every week. Bring your current project and get to know other knitters and get help with your projects from Karen or Ellen. This is a great way to plunge into a larger project like a sweater without feeling like you might drown.

$5/session

Learn to make Ellen's favorite sock recipe using short rows for toe and heel and a crochet cast on. Bring LIGHT-colored sock yarn, appropriate needles, crochet hook and coilless pins. Must be able to knit circularly. Taught by Ellen.
Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22; 6-7:30 PM; $40

Learn the basics of working with two colors of yarn and reading color charts. Must know circular knitting. Taught by Ellen. Bring two smooth, solid, contrasting DK or sock yarns and circular or DP needles to match.
Thursday, January 10, 6-8PM, $20.

Learn to make Ellen's favorite sock recipe using short rows for toe and heel and a crochet cast on. Bring LIGHT-colored sock yarn, appropriate needles, crochet hook and coilless pins. Must be able to knit circularly. Taught by Ellen.
Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22; 6-7:30 PM; $40

Drop in or join us every week. Bring your current project and get to know other knitters and get help with your projects from Karen or Ellen. This is a great way to plunge into a larger project like a sweater without feeling like you might drown.

Would you like to be able to make adjustments to a pattern yourself? How about understanding how gauge affects garment fit? We will learn four simple math formulas that are used to create sweater patterns and do some practicing to modify sweater patterns.

Learn to make Ellen's favorite sock recipe using short rows for toe and heel and a crochet cast on. Bring LIGHT-colored sock yarn, appropriate needles, crochet hook and coilless pins. Must be able to knit circularly. Taught by Ellen.
Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22; 6-7:30 PM; $40

Would you like to be able to make adjustments to a pattern yourself? How about understanding how gauge affects garment fit? We will learn four simple math formulas that are used to create sweater patterns and do some practicing to modify sweater patterns.

Tired of ripping out your knitting because you dropped a stitch 4 rows back? Have trouble knowing where you are when you put your work down in the middle of a row? Afraid to take your work off the needles because you might not get it back on again? All of these and many other problems will be covered in this class. Bring worsted-weight yarn, needles, crochet hook and any problems you are having. Taught by Ellen.

Slip stitch is a great way to use multiple colors without having to carry two strands at the same time. Learn how to read slip stitch patterns and how to add some color to your projects. Bring two or more colors of smooth worsted- or DK-weight yarn and appropriate needles. Taught by Ellen.
Thursday, January 31, 6-8 PM. $20

Ellen has just completed a colorful patchwork knit jacket using 9 crazy colors. Stop in the shop to see it, and come learn the easy technique that allows you to use lots of different color blocks without having to sew them together. Taught by Ellen. Bring several colors of smooth worsted or DK yarns and appropriate double pointed needles (everything is worked flat, but dpns make it easier).

Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and enjoy knitting. Two sessions with time to practice in between. Beginner. Materials included. Taught by Ellen. $45. Thursdays, February 7 and 14, 6-8 pm.

Shadow knitting is garter stitch knitting that makes use of subtle color changes to create beautiful fabric that changes from different angles. Bring two or more colors of smooth, worsted or DK yarns, appropriate straight or circular needles, and stitch markers. Taught by Ellen.
Tuesday, February 12, 6-8PM, $20.

Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and enjoy knitting. Two sessions with time to practice in between. Beginner. Materials included. Taught by Ellen. $45. Thursdays, February 7 and 14, 6-8 pm.

Short rows are useful for shoulders, socks, and making fun stuff like toys. Learn how to wrap and unwrap short rows while making a potholder. Bring smooth, light-colored chunky yarn, appropriate needles, and locking stitch markers or coilless pins. Taught by Ellen.

There are many different kinds of buttonholes shown on the web and in books. We will make several different kinds, including Ellen's all-time favorite, and discuss where and when to use them. We'll also talk about how big to make buttonholes to hold your buttons. Bring smooth yarn of any size and appropriate needles, stitch markers, and buttons. Taught by Ellen.

Duplicate stitching lets you add color to your stockinette knitting without working with two strands of yarn or cover up a mistake without re-knitting your project. This is a handy technique to have in your toolkit. Bring a 6" x 6" swatch of stockinette knitting with smooth yarn, a tapestry needle, and yarn to stitch with. Taught by Ellen.

Beads can add a lot to your knitting -- both fun and fashion. Learn three techniques for adding beads to your knitting. Bring smooth lace or DK yarn, and appropriate needles. Beads and beading needle will be provided. Taught by Ellen.

Learn the basics of working with 2 colors of yarn an reading color charts. Must know circular knitting. Bring 2 smooth, solid, contrasting DK or sock yarns and circular or DP needles to match.

Join Karen to knit a new scarf and improve your knitting skills at the same time. The scarf is on display in the shop. Pick up the materials when you sign up.

Get started crocheting from chains to double crochet. Learn to read a basic pattern, count stitches, and start enjoying crochet. Materials included.

Learn to make Ellen's favorite sock recipe using short rows for toe and heel and a crochet cast on. Bring LIGHT-colored sock yarn, appropriate needles, crochet hook and coilless pins. Must be able to knit circularly. Taught by Ellen.

Add a third dimension to your knitting with cables and twists. Learn how to work cables and twists, and read a text or chart pattern. Must be able to knit and purl. Bring smooth light colored yarn appropriate needles, and a cable needle.

Learn the intriguing technique of infinite knitting and create a beautiful basket with infinite possibilities. Bring 140 yards worsted wool yarn, size 11 needles 47", 16" and double pointed and the book "The Second Treasury of Magical Knitting" by Cat Bordhi.

Wednesdays March 12, 19, and 26.

Learn to sew your garment together in a way that makes your seams almost invisible while being fairly painless. Pick up a homework sheet when you sign up. Bring homework swatches, tapestry needles, and extra yarn.

Learn to make Ellen's favorite sock recipe using short rows for toe and heel and a crochet cast on. Bring LIGHT-colored sock yarn, appropriate needles, crochet hook and coilless pins. Must be able to knit circularly. Taught by Ellen.