Events

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.

Tips and tricks for completing your project including blocking, weaving in tails, fringes and pom-poms and much more. Beginner+. Bring smooth yarn, needles, tapestry needle, and projects that need to be finished.

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 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.

Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Each class is two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials Included.

Mondays March 24 & 31 - $45

Open yourself to the possibilities of lace. Learn yo, k2tog, skp and other techniques used in lace patterns, along with learning how to read written and charted lace patterns.

Must be able to knit and purl. Bring light colored DK or lace weight yarn, appropriate needles, and stitch markers.

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.

Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Each class is two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials Included.

Mondays March 24 & 31 - $45

Learn the art of ‘picture knitting’, an old technique that is coming back into style. Bring 4 different light colors in worsted weight yarn, appropriate needles, and yarn bobbins. $40

Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Each class is two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials Included.

Thursdays April 3 & 10 - $45

Learn the art of ‘picture knitting’, an old technique that is coming back into style. Bring 4 different light colors in worsted weight yarn, appropriate needles, and yarn bobbins. $40.

Get started knitting from casting on to binding off. Learn how to knit and purl, fix some mistakes and start enjoying knitting. Each class is two sessions with time to practice in between. Materials Included.

Thursdays April 3 & 10 - $45

Learn how to make this one piece garter baby sweater that doesn’t make sense until you sew up the seams. Bring worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles, markers & tapestry needle. Pattern included. $50.

Time to get into the new crochet craze. These cute critters are the craze in Japan. They are fun, quick and simple. Stop in the shop to spot one or two. Bring worsted weight yarn, crochet hook, tapestry needle. Pattern and stuffing will be provided. $50

Learn how to knit any hat from a basic ‘recipe’. Free yourself from hat patterns and become a hat specialist! Bring worsted or chunky yarn, appropriate 16” and double point needles, tapestry needles & markers. $20.

Learn how to make this one piece garter baby sweater that doesn’t make sense until you sew up the seams. Bring worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles, markers & tapestry needle. Pattern included. $50.

Time to get into the new crochet craze. These cute critters are the craze in Japan. They are fun, quick and simple. Stop in the shop to spot one or two. Bring worsted weight yarn, crochet hook, tapestry needle. Pattern and stuffing will be provided. $50

Learn how to work circular crochet, starting at the top of your hat and working toward the brim. Learn the basic crochet hat ‘recipe’ so you can make any hat you desire. Bring worsted weight yarn, appropriate crochet hook and locking stitch markers. $20.

Learn how to make this one piece garter baby sweater that doesn’t make sense until you sew up the seams. Bring worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles, markers & tapestry needle. Pattern included. $50.

Get started crocheting from chains to double crochet. Learn to read a basic pattern, count stitches, and start enjoying crochet. Materials Included. $25.

The Knitting Guild of America has a three-phase program that takes you through knitting techniques until you become a Master Knitter. Join Ellen to discuss the program and how K2TOG will support you on your way to the Masters. FREE.

Intimidated by those charts that show up in knitting patterns? They really are simple and after you learn them, you may not ever go back to words. Bring worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles. $20

Learn how to create your own socks from the top to the toe. Follow a standard sock pattern and apply your own creativity to the project. Bring light colored sock yarn, appropriate needles, markers and tapestry needle. Pattern provided. $50