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Stretch yourself into these great old-fashioned and fun crochet squares worked in single or double crochet. There are endless possibilities in this simple technique. Bring worsted weight yarn, appropriate crochet hook, and locking stitch markers. $20.

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. $20.

Ready for your first sweater project from a pattern but more than a little intimidated? Make this great seamless baby sweater and learn all of the techniques that go into an adult sweater. This is a great way to stretch yourself to the next level. Bring 400 yards of worsted weight yarn, appropriate 16” circular and double point needles, stitch markers. Pattern included. $50.

Tired of ripping out your knitting because you dropped a stitch four rows back? Have trouble knowing where you are when you put your work down in the middle of the 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. $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

Ready for your first sweater project from a pattern but more than a little intimidated? Make this great seamless baby sweater and learn all of the techniques that go into an adult sweater. This is a great way to stretch yourself to the next level. Bring 400 yards of worsted weight yarn, appropriate 16” circular and double point needles, stitch markers. Pattern included. $50.

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

Ready for your first sweater project from a pattern but more than a little intimidated? Make this great seamless baby sweater and learn all of the techniques that go into an adult sweater. This is a great way to stretch yourself to the next level. Bring 400 yards of worsted weight yarn, appropriate 16” circular and double point needles, stitch markers. Pattern included. $50.

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.

Learn to crochet and turn a simple rectangle of crochet shells into a gorgeous shrug great for an evening out in San Francisco. Bring 300 grams of sock weight yarn and crochet hook size E.

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.

Join us for fun and refreshments. Rebuild your stash after a day of hard knitting and you'll receive 10% off your yarn purchases!

Learn to crochet and turn a simple rectangle of crochet shells into a gorgeous shrug great for an evening out in San Francisco. Bring 300 grams of sock weight yarn and crochet hook size E.

Open yourself to the possibilities of lace. Learn yo, k2tog, ssk and other techniques used in lace patterns, along with learning how to read charted lace patterns while making a beautiful garment. Must be able to knit and purl. Bring light colored DK or lace weight yarn and appropriate needles, and stitch markers. Pattern provided.

Learn how to make this one piece garter and lace baby sweater. Bring worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles to get 5sts/1” gauge & tapestry needle.

Challenge yourself to some fun. Join us to knit a mystery project in 2 hours – a different project each session. Check the website or store 1 week in advance for materials list.

The Knitting Guild of America has a three-phase program that takes you through knitting techniques until you become a Master Knitter. Meet with others going through the program and peer review your work and get support and encouragement.

Did you know there is more than one way to work a bind off? Come find out just how many there are. Beginner+

Open yourself to the possibilities of lace. Learn yo, k2tog, ssk and other techniques used in lace patterns, along with learning how to read charted lace patterns while making a beautiful garment. Must be able to knit and purl. Bring light colored DK or lace weight yarn and appropriate needles, and stitch markers. Pattern provided.

Learn how to make this one piece garter and lace baby sweater. Bring worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles to get 5sts/1” gauge & tapestry needle.

Learn how to knit a baby hat from a basic ‘recipe’ and get past that fear of double point needles. Bring worsted weight yarn, size 8 double point needles, tapestry needles & markers.

We’re liberating ourselves from the fear of how colors go together! We’ll be using watercolors to experiment and then knitting samples of color mixes. Bring whatever you have in your stash and needles that will work.

Open yourself to the possibilities of lace. Learn yo, k2tog, ssk and other techniques used in lace patterns, along with learning how to read charted lace patterns while making a beautiful garment. Must be able to knit and purl. Bring light colored DK or lace weight yarn and appropriate needles, and stitch markers. Pattern provided.

Felted flowers are great additions to that hat or scarf you make as a gift. Learn how to make these simple and fun decorations. The class is free and we ask you to contribute one flower to support our This Old Bag donations.

We’re liberating ourselves from the fear of how colors go together! We’ll be using watercolors to experiment and then knitting samples of color mixes. Bring whatever you have in your stash and needles that will work.

Open yourself to the possibilities of lace. Learn yo, k2tog, ssk and other techniques used in lace patterns, along with learning how to read charted lace patterns while making a beautiful garment. Must be able to knit and purl. Bring light colored DK or lace weight yarn and appropriate needles, and stitch markers. Pattern provided.

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

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.

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 coil-less pins. Must be able to knit circularly.

Time to start making those Christmas gifts so we can be sane in December. We’ll have lots of one-skein suggestions and ideas for great Christmas presents.

Open yourself to the possibilities of lace. Learn yo, k2tog, ssk and other techniques used in lace patterns, along with learning how to read charted lace patterns while making a beautiful garment. Must be able to knit and purl. Bring light colored DK or lace weight yarn and appropriate needles, and stitch markers. Pattern provided.

Stretch yourself into this great circular lace washcloth. Learn how to work lace in the round from the center. If you really get going, this pattern makes a great throw!

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.

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 coil-less pins. Must be able to knit circularly.

Looking for a fun summer project that isn’t too large? Learn these great socks that are knitted flat and sewn together. Fun and simple!

Open yourself to the possibilities of lace. Learn yo, k2tog, ssk and other techniques used in lace patterns, along with learning how to read charted lace patterns while making a beautiful garment. Must be able to knit and purl. Bring light colored DK or lace weight yarn and appropriate needles, and stitch markers. Pattern provided.

Stretch yourself into this great circular lace washcloth. Learn how to work lace in the round from the center. If you really get going, this pattern makes a great throw!

Challenge yourself to some fun. Join us to knit a mystery project in 2 hours – a different project each session. Check the website or store 1 week in advance for materials list.

The Knitting Guild of America has a three-phase program that takes you through knitting techniques until you become a Master Knitter. Meet with others going through the program and peer review your work and get support and encouragement.

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 coil-less pins. Must be able to knit circularly.

Looking for a fun summer project that isn’t too large? Learn these great socks that are knitted flat and sewn together. Fun and simple!

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.

There is a great technique for making cables that will make your scarf or shawl reversible. It’s simple, intriguing, and fun. Bring light colored, worsted weight yarn, size 8 needles, cable needle.

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.

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

Learn to sew your garment together in a way that makes your seams almost invisible while being fairly painless. Check for homework on the web or in the shop.

Learn to make a sweater. Choose from two patterns, Mr. Greenjeans from knitty.com or the Brushed Lace Cardigan from Interweave Knits Winter 2007. Work with your teacher and classmates for 6 consecutive weeks to create the garment you've always known you could make. Wednesdays, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, and 9/17. 7-9PM.

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.

Felted flowers are great additions to that hat or scarf you make as a gift. Learn how to make these simple and fun decorations. The class is free and we ask you to contribute one flower to support our This Old Bag donations.

A great Christmas present that teaches you those pesky short rows. The great thing is that once you get going, it’s really easy. Bring worsted weight yarn, size 8 needle.

Learn to make a sweater. Choose from two patterns, Mr. Greenjeans from knitty.com or the Brushed Lace Cardigan from Interweave Knits Winter 2007. Work with your teacher and classmates for 6 consecutive weeks to create the garment you've always known you could make. Wednesdays, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, and 9/17. 7-9PM.

Knit yourself a reusable folding market bag that tells the world (or Berkeley at least) that you are an environmentally responsible knitter.