You are knitting and purling to beat the band. What’s next? You are ready to sail into the world of changing colors, to twist and turn some cables, and to learn how to knit in the round. (Hint: knitting in the round means you can Just Say No to purling!) And, we’ll dabble in simple lace patterns! At the end of these three sessions you need no longer call yourself a Beginner. No more bunny slopes for you!

There is more than one way to cast on!  Each and every project has the perfect beginning, so learn what will work best for yours.  A comfort with knitting and purling is recommended.

Come spend some quality time laughing and bonding with other knitters. This group is complimentary, open to all.

Do you stop and wonder what the heck when a pattern says nothing more than increase or decrease?  Let's look at what M1, inc, Kfb, and P2tog(tbl) might just mean, and how they'll differ in your work.   A comfort with knitting and purling is recommended.

Summer is a time for explorations and we're doing just that in Fiber Camp! In this week long session, we'll discover the world of fiber arts, from sheep to skein! We'll dabble in knitting, felting, weaving, koolaid dyeing, making some handmade knitting needles and learn about how fiber is processed. This promises to be an action packed week of fiber fun! Suitable for ages 8 - 12.

On the one hand, you have a scrumptious hand-knit sweater. On the other, you have two sticks and ball of string.

Figuring out how one of these things relates to the other can seem impossibly daunting. We were all there at some point and we are here now to teach you the basics. You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you know just those things, you can make, say, a fabulous scarf. But we’ll also show you how to increase and decrease and how to read basic patterns. In three short weeks, you will have acquired the foundational skills and plenty of confidence to go with them. You'll walk away from the class with an adorable small bag made of chunky yarn, handmade by you, tangible proof of all you will have learned!From this point you can happily knit for a lifetime. You can also start to build on your repertoire... and we’ll be here to help you with that when you’re ready.

Click here to see what that adorable small bag looks like!

Picking up and knitting around a neckline or down the front of your new cardigan can make your work shine.... or not.  Learn the math to make a tidy edge, and how to place and make lovely, functional buttonholes, too.   A comfort with knitting and purling is recommended.

Are you stuck on a project or two? Do you need to learn a new technique? This private lesson in a small group setting is just is for you! Bring a project you’ve been wanting to try, or projects that are challenging you, and we’ll help you learn the skills to get going and complete your project with confidence.

How would you like to learn how to knit socks for any size foot, with any yarn, with any kind of toe or heel, and using any kind of needles? Charlene Schurch's Sensational Knitted Socks will be the text for this lively series of classes that will take you step-by-step through the creation of your own custom sock masterpiece. You'll benefit from this class if you've never knit a sock before, or if you're a sock knitter who'd like to challenge yourself with a new technique. All students must be experienced with casting on, knitting, purling, and combining knits and purls.

You've knit a few pairs of socks, turned a few heels and now want more, more, more??  This is the class for you!  Techniques cover include the Boomerang Heel, and Encroachment Heel, as well as the Star Toe and Turkish Cast-on. You will also be using Cookie A's fabulous new book "Sock Innovation", for more inspiration and ideas! 

Join us every second Sunday for group spinning. Bring your wheel, spindle or just come to watch!

Summer is a time for explorations and we're doing just that in Fiber Camp! In this special session, we'll discover the world of fiber arts, from sheep to skein! We'll dabble in finger knitting, felting, koolaid dyeing, and many other wonderful fiber adventures. Your camper will bring a new creation home each day. This camp is geared for the younger set, ages 5 to 7.

You are knitting and purling to beat the band. What’s next? You are ready to sail into the world of changing colors, to twist and turn some cables, and to learn how to knit in the round. (Hint: knitting in the round means you can Just Say No to purling!) And, we’ll dabble in simple lace patterns! At the end of these three sessions you need no longer call yourself a Beginner. No more bunny slopes for you!

Come spend some quality time laughing and bonding with other knitters. This group is complimentary, open to all.

Summer is a time for explorations and we're doing just that in Fiber Camp! In this week long session, we'll discover the world of fiber arts, from sheep to skein! We'll dabble in knitting, felting, weaving, koolaid dyeing, making some handmade knitting needles and learn about how fiber is processed. This promises to be an action packed week of fiber fun! Suitable for ages 8 - 12.

On the one hand, you have a scrumptious hand-knit sweater. On the other, you have two sticks and ball of string.

Figuring out how one of these things relates to the other can seem impossibly daunting. We were all there at some point and we are here now to teach you the basics. You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you know just those things, you can make, say, a fabulous scarf. But we’ll also show you how to increase and decrease and how to read basic patterns. In three short weeks, you will have acquired the foundational skills and plenty of confidence to go with them. You'll walk away from the class with an adorable small bag made of chunky yarn, handmade by you, tangible proof of all you will have learned!From this point you can happily knit for a lifetime. You can also start to build on your repertoire... and we’ll be here to help you with that when you’re ready.

You are knitting and purling to beat the band. What’s next? You are ready to sail into the world of changing colors, to twist and turn some cables, and to learn how to knit in the round. (Hint: knitting in the round means you can Just Say No to purling!) And, we’ll dabble in simple lace patterns! At the end of these three sessions you need no longer call yourself a Beginner. No more bunny slopes for you!

On the one hand, you have a scrumptious hand-knit sweater. On the other, you have two sticks and ball of string.

Figuring out how one of these things relates to the other can seem impossibly daunting. We were all there at some point and we are here now to teach you the basics. You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you know just those things, you can make, say, a fabulous scarf. But we’ll also show you how to increase and decrease and how to read basic patterns. In three short weeks, you will have acquired the foundational skills and plenty of confidence to go with them. You'll walk away from the class with an adorable small bag made of chunky yarn, handmade by you, tangible proof of all you will have learned!From this point you can happily knit for a lifetime. You can also start to build on your repertoire... and we’ll be here to help you with that when you’re ready.

Click here to see what that adorable small bag looks like!

Are you stuck on a project or two? Do you need to learn new techniques? Bring new projects you’ve been wanting to try, or projects that are challenging you, and we’ll help you learn the skills to get going and complete your project with confidence.

If you are a follower of Jared Flood's popular blog (he's known as Brooklyn Tweed), you've seen the phenomenal results that result from his love of knitting lace patterns in heavier weight wools than is traditionally the case. Knitting lace from larger wools produces not only beautiful and unique pieces of knitwear but also serves as a wonderful learning tool for beginning lace knitters. In this course, Jared will cover the basics of lace and you'll be trying your hand at making some of your own with larger needles and heavier yarn. Topics covered include how to read a chart, yarn overs and directional decreasing, planning lace projects, getting gauge, reading your fabric and the most important and magical part of lace knitting: blocking!

Pre-Requisites - You should be comfortable with the following techniques:

- knit and purl stitches

- working a decrease

Materials: One skein of worsted weight wool or wool blend. Light colored yarns are better for stitch visibility, one pair US 8 needles at lease 8" in length, once packet stitch markers, notebook and pen/pencil for note taking.

Homework: No Additional Homework. Please bring all materials to class.

We're so excited about this workshop that we can hardly stop cabling! In this course, Jared Flood (aka Brooklyn Tweed) will be covering a seamless design model for planning a unique aran garment, and will discuss both pullovers and cardigans. The workshop will cover swatching, blocking, gauge and construction techniques as they uniquely apply to heavily cabled garments. This workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced knitters, prior sweater knitting experience is highly encouraged. Participants should be comfortable with basic cabling techniques.

Jared will also discuss cabling without a cable needle and steeking - two of his favorite techniques for Aran Knitting. In the last portion of the workshop, you will practice working a crocheted steek. Jared will demonstrate and you will have the opportunity to try steeking (cutting) your own swatch.

Pre-requisites - You should be comfortable with the following techniques:

- knit and purl stitches; basic stitch patterns (ribbing, seed, garter, etc)

- knitting in the round

- directional decreasing (k2tog, ssk)

- experience with simple cable motifs (4 to 6 stitches)

- experience working garments in the round

Materials: (Supplies must be purchased at Knitch) One Skein smooth worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn, one pair US size 8 circular needles, one stitch marker, one crochet hook, slightly smaller than the size of your knitting needles. a few long lengths of wool yarn of the same weight in a contrasting color (this yarn will be used to reinforce your steek), a small pair of sharp scissors for cutting your steek, a notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes.

We will be working a cabled swatch as practice for cabling without a cable needle. Once the swatch is finished, you'll use it to practice steeking using the crochet method.

No homework. Please come to class with your materials!

Join us for a fantastic workshop with one of knittings most dynamic designers. In this course Jared will cover the foundations of seamless sweater knitting: construction, percentages, techniques and yoke variations. We will be exploring Elizabeth Zimmerman's 7 seamless sweater models and discussing her percentage system (EPS). The goal of this workshop is to familiarize you with the seamless method of sweater construction and design, and give you the confidence to formulate original garments, without a pattern, to suit your own tastes - or alter existing patterns into seamless ones.

Pre-requisites: You should be comfortable with the following techniques

- knit and purl stitches:basic stitch patterns (ribbing, seed, garter, etc)

- knitting in the round

- directional decreasing (k2tog, ssk)

- experience working small garments in the round (hats)

- sweater knitting experience encouraged but not required

Materials: (supplies must be purchased at Knitch) One skein worsted weight wool or wool blend. This yarn must be smooth (we suggest Shepherd's Wool, Rowan Cashsoft or Debbie Bliss Rialto, one set double pointed needs in US size 8, 16" circular needle US size 8, stitch markers, notebook and pen/pencil for note taking.

We will be making a shaped swatch in the round, exploring ways of using different types of decreases as design elements.

Homework: You should come prepared to knit a hat sized swatch in the round with needles and yarn listed above. No other preparation required.