This is a kid friendly version of Knit 101. If Mom (or Dad) already knows how to knit, how about sending a grandparent, aunt or uncle? This class makes a great Mother’s Day or birthday gift.

Prerequisite: Children must be 8 or older
Learn: how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off
Materials: worsted weight yarn and #8 needles, tapestry needle
Cost: $40 plus materials

Saturday Afternoons 1:00 – 2:30 May 5, May 12, May 19 – Lindsay Pekny
Thursday Afternoons 1:30 – 3:00 June 14, June 21, June 28 – Diane Gelder

Here you aren’t just making a hat. You’re learning how to knit in the round, follow a pattern, and make something to fit.

Prerequisite: Knitting 101 or equivalent experience
Learn: how to knit in the round, rib, decrease, make a swatch
Materials: worsted weight yarn, 16” circular needles #8, DPNs #8, stitch markers
Cost: $40 plus materials

Thursday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30 April 12, April 19, April 26 – Jody Oxley
Monday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30 June 11, June 18, June 25 – Lisa Kartus

If you already know how to knit, we can teach you to crochet with this project. The perfect gift for Mother’s Day.

Learn to: chain, single crochet, half double crochet, crochet in a ring
Materials: provided
Cost: $30 (includes all materials for one bracelet)

Saturday Afternoon 1:00 – 4:00 April 28 – Lindsay Pekny

Make an adorable neck wrap to ward off that early Spring chill.

Learn: how to chain, single crochet, double crochet
Materials: 100g worsted yarn (we used Shepherd’s Wool), size I crochet hook, tapestry needle
Cost: $36 plus materials

Saturday Afternoons 1:00 – 3:00 April 7, April 14 – Lindsay Pekny
Tuesday Evenings 7:00 – 9:00 June 12, June 19 – Lindsay Pekny

If you have ever searched for the perfect button and failed to find any – this class is for you. You will learn how to make cloth covered buttons and dorset buttons to match your favorite sweater or bag. If you are currently trying to match a sweater, please contact instructor prior to class.

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: to make cloth covered buttons and dorset buttons
Cost: $30 (includes materials)

Thursday Evening  7:00 – 9:00 May 24 – Karen Barnes

Tired of getting stuck every time your stitches don’t look quite right? Learn some simple fixes and you’ll soon be knitting into the night.

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: identify and repair drop stitches, twisted stitches and accidental increases without ripping out rows.
Homework: Make two swatches with #8 or larger needles and some smooth yarn in worsted weight. Cast on 15 stitches. First Swatch: Knit 4 inches in garter stitch. Second Swatch: Knit 4 inches in stockinet stitch. Leave your work on the needles and bring them with you. We’ll be using these to practice knit fixes.
Materials: Knit Fix book, light colored worsted weight yarn, size 8 needles, crochet hook
Cost: $20 plus materials

Monday Evening 7:00 – 9:00 June 4 – Lisa Kartus

This toe-up socklet uses a flat-knit Bosnian stockinette square toe. Both the toe and heel are shaped in a swirl rather than a wedge shaping for a better fit. Don’t let the 8 rows of fair isle scare you – this is just the project to “dip your toes” into stranded knitting!

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: picking up stitches, better fitting afterthought heel, stranded knitting and chart reading, make one increase, kitchener stitch
Materials: three colors of Cascade Fixation, DPN’s #1 and #3,
Please bring a copy of the free Crystal Socks pattern from Knitty.com to the first class.
Cost: $40 plus materials

Monday Afternoons 1:00 – 2:30 April 9, April 16, April 23 – Lindsay Pekny

Want to try some basic lace knitting on heavier yarn? This pullover spring/summer pullover vest is knit in sport or DK weight. Construction is also basic, since it’s knit in the round to the shoulders.

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: lace knitting (increases, decreases and how they must balance out), fit basics.
Homework: Stop by store for swatch instructions
Materials: 540-1100 yards sport or DK weight (Panama, Skinny Cotton, Misti Pimasilk) U.S. 5 circular needles, row counter
Please download pattern from knitandtonic.net and bring to first class.
Cost: $48 + materials

Monday Evenings  7:00 – 9:00 April 9, April 30, May 21 – Lisa Kartus

This is a one night class for those who want to start Carol Sunday’s Cambridge Shawl (otherwise known as Duchess Kate’s shopping shawl). If you are stumped as to how to get this going – we’ll get you on the right track. After you get going, the pattern repeats and you’ll be able to see how it goes.

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: Unique version of short rows done with yarn overs, a provisional crochet cast on.
Materials: one skein of your yarn (Pediboo or other recommended yarn), the Carol Sunday Cambridge pattern, size 5 circular needles, size G crochet hook
Cost: $20 plus materials

Tuesday Evening  7:00 – 9:00 April 10– Karen Barnes

The perfect baby gift for a little girl. Diane adjusted the pattern a little.  Come learn her tips and tricks.

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: crochet cast on, slipped stitch edging, feather and fan stitch, picking up stitches along an edge
Materials: One skein of Cascade Sierra, size 5 or 6 needles to get gauge
Please download free pattern at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sourball-bonnet and bring to first class.
Cost: $30 plus materials

Friday mornings  10:30 – 12:00 April 13, April 20 – Diane Gelder

This is as simple as lace gets! Would be beautiful in Revive, Skinny Cotton, Misti Pimasilk, Tempo or Ultra Pima.

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: yarn over, kfb increase, how to customize the fit of a top-down sweater
Materials: 488 – 976 yards dk yarn, size 5 & 6 24” circular needles, size 5 & 6 dpns, stitch markers.
Please bring a copy of the free “Gemini” pattern from Knitty.com to the first class.
Cost: $40 plus materials

Wednesday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30 May 2, May 16, May 30 – Lindsay Pekny

This summer lace scarf takes just one skein of Malabrigo lace yarn. We’ll get you started on the lace stitch. Additional instruction on blocking lace will be included in the class and you’ll be set to finish the scarf on your own.

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: unique lace stitch that looks like cherry blossoms, blocking techniques.
Materials: one skein Malabrigo Lace yarn (470 yards), size 11 – 24 inch or 32 inch lace needles (you will need needles that do not slip and that have points)
Please download a copy of the Horai Scarf pattern (approximately $1.25) from Ravelry and bring to class.
Cost: $20 + materials

Tuesday Evening 7:00 – 9:00 May 8 – Karen Barnes

This vest is designed to be a “first project” if you are ready to move beyond scarves and make your first garment. All knit stitches (no purls) with a cute collar and no seams to sew.

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: 3-needle bind-off, slipping edge stitches, how a garment is constructed, how to use a swatch to ensure a good fit.
Materials: Size 7 – 32 inch circular needles, 780 – 1300 yards of worsted or aran weight yarn depending on size (check pattern — sizes S through 2X sizes), 7 stitch holders, one button, Deb Vest pattern or Seamless Knits book, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Homework:  Make gauge swatch (CO 24 stitches and knit every row for 32 rows, then wash it) to make sure you have gauge of 18 stitches/28 rows for 4 inches in garter – see String Theory staff for assistance if you have not done this before.
Cost: $40 plus materials

Wednesday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30pm May 9, May 23, June 6 – Karen Barnes

Start your socks at the toe and use up every bit of your beautiful yarn.

Prerequisite: Knit 102 or equivalent experience
Learn: provisional cast on, short-row toe & heel, stretchy cast off
Materials: 100g fingering yarn & DPN’s #2, 100g dk yarn & DPN’s #4 or 100g worsted yarn & DPN’s #6; stitch markers. If you are not an experienced cuff-down sock knitter, previous class participants strongly recommend the worsted version.
Please bring a copy of the free “Universal Toe-up Sock Pattern” from Knitty.com to the first class.
Cost: $48 plus materials

Tuesday Evenings 7:00 – 9:00 May 22, May 29, June 5 – Lindsay Pekny

We would like to offer you a class that fits your schedule perfectly. You decide what you want to learn (socks, hats, mittens, lace, cables, beads…). You decide when you want to learn it. Let us know and we will set it up. See? It’s easy!

Need some ideas? Try these:

Knitting 102: Roll brim hat: two 2-hour sessions
Chunky Cable Hat: two 1.5-hour sessions
Baby Sweater: three 1.5-hour sessions
Mittens: two 2-hour sessions
Learn to Crochet: two 2-hour sessions

This is a great option for kids’ classes:

Kids (age 10–12) Learn to Knit: three 1.5 hour sessions
Parent/Child (ages 8 – 12) Learn to Knit: three 1.5 hour sessions
Kids Camp (dye your own yarn and make your own needles): one 2-hour session
Kids Can Knit Hats: three 1-hour sessions

Cost:                                $10 per hour per person for 3 – 8 people
$15 per hour per person for 2 people
$30 per hour per person for 1

Monday Evening 7:00 – 9:00 July 30 Lisa Kartus