Learning at Yarnings

Beginner: Knows the long tail cast on, knit, purl and bind off. For crocheting, knows single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with the slipstitch.

Advanced Beginner: Knows shaping, seaming and has followed some patterns and understands gauge.

Intermediate: Has completed a garment and has done some stitch work. 

And, remember, we ask that Yarnings supplies be used in Yarnings classes. It only makes sense!

 Private Lessons

We at Yarnings want you to find a learning environment that matches your style.  Our private lessons are inexpensive and offer a one-on-one session with one of our talented and friendly instructors.  These times can be tailored to your needs: beginning knitting or crochet, help finishing a particular project, help starting a project, help with a specific technique- it's all up to you!  Call us  to set up a time for you or a time for you and a friend!

Groups
 

Friday Morning Knit Group – Bring along any knitting project for a little help while socializing with others. If you know in advance that you plan to attend this group, please call the store to let us know.

Cost:                                                    $10.00 per Session

Time/Date/Instructor:             Friday September 7,14,21,28 and October 5,12,19,26 from 11-1 with Sandra

                                                              Friday, November 2,9,16,and December 1, 8, 15 from 11-1 with Sandra

Skill Level:                                        Beginner to Intermediate

Tuesday Morning Knit Group This group meets weekly for help and inspiration.  Join others who enjoy chatting and sharing projects.

Cost:                                              $10 per session

Time/Date/Instructor:          Tuesdays September 4,11,18,25 and October 2,9,16,23,30  from 11-1 with Sandra

                                                          Tuesdays November 6,13,20,27 and December 4,11,18 from 11-1 with Sandra

Skill Level:                                   Beginner and Intermediate

Wednesday Night  Knit and Crochet Group – This group meets weekly and is for beginner to intermediate level knitters. Students get help with projects they have chosen.

Cost:                                                   $10.00 per Session

Time/Date/Instructor:            Wednesdays, September 5,12,19,26 and October 3,10,17,24,31 from 6-8 with Rachel

                                                             Wednesdays, November 7,14,28 and December 5,12,19 from 6-8 with Rachel

Skill Level:                                      Beginner /Intermediate

Classes

Please call the store in advance to sign up for classes.  All class supplies will be available at the store for purchase.

Beaded Bracelet - Learn to use a simple bead loom to make a multi-color , patterned bracelet.  Warp the loom, weave, and learn to finish your bracelet in this class.  Ready in time for gift-giving!

Cost:                                                 $35

Dates/Instructor/Times:        Sundays, December 2 and 9 from 11-12 with Steph

Skill Level:                                      Beginner

Berroco Aero Mera Poncho Knit Along-  Let's knit this versatile poncho together!  Worked on size 11 and 13 needles, this will be a quick  project!

Cost:                                                  $10 per session

Date/Instructor/Times:           Saturday, November 3 and 17 from 2-4 with Rachel

Skill Level:                                    Advanced Beginner

Blossom Mitts and Cowl - Want a quick and easy project?  Let the yarn do the work!  These mitts and cowl self-pattern to create a design without managing multiple yarns.  This class is suitable for a beginner.

Cost:                                                   $35

Dates/Instructor/Times:         Wednesdays November 24 and 28 from 4-6 with Rachel 

                                                              Saturdays November 3 and 15 from 10-12 with Rachel

Skill Level:                                       Beginner

 Double Knitting Scarf- Want to try something new?  Double knitting is a fun and creative technique that produces a fabric that is reversible with different patterns on front and back.

Cost:                                                    $35

Dates/Instructor/Times:           Saturday, November 17 and December 1 from 10-12 with Rachel

Skill Level:                                        Advanced Beginner

First Time Socks- Learn to make basic socks using double pointed needles.  Class will include working in the round, turning a heel, basic decreases, and grafting a toe.

Cost:                                                   $45

Date/Time/Instructor:              Saturdays, November 10, 17, and December 1 with Steph

Skill Level:                                       Advanced Beginner

 Gateway to Rustic Cowl- Learn basic colorwork techniques in this three-session class while making a beautiful cowl in the round.  Instruction will also include provisional cast on and three-needle bind off.

Cost:                                                   $45

Date/Time/Instructor:              Saturday, November 3, 17 andDecember 1 from 1-3 with Sandra

Skill Level:                                       Advanced Beginner

Holiday Miniatures- Join us for a three-session class in making holiday miniatures to hang as ornaments or use as gift toppers.  There will be several miniature choices students can choose to make including elves, Scandinavian santas, and mice.  Basic colorwork techniques, seaming and finishing will be included.

Cost:                                                 $45

Date/Time/Instructor:            Fridays, November 16 and 30 and December 7 from 1:30-3 with Sandra

Skill Level:                                      Advanced Beginner                                         

Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving-  This four session course covers all  the beginning steps for basic weaving.  From warping the loom to calculating yarn yardage needed to learning basic weaving and finishing techniques,  this class will prepare you to use a rigid heddle loom efficiently.  The class fee includes instruction, loom rental fee, and the first warp on the loom.

Cost:                                               $70

Date/Time/ Instructor:            Sundays, November 4, 11, 18 and December 2 from 10-12 with Steph

Skill Level:                                     Beginner

Needle Felted Holiday Ornaments- Learn the basics of needle felting and leave class with 1-2 completed ornaments.  Class fee include a single felting needle and roving for 1-2 ornaments.   Additional fee for felting mat and multi-needle felting tool.

Cost:                                             $25

Date/Time/Instructor:        Wednesday, November 28 from 6-7:30 or Saturday, December 8 from 10-12 with Sandra

Skill Level:                                    Absolute Beginner

Mosaic Necklace-This necklace is a great way to give mosaic knitting a try!  The piece is edged with a cute tassel and an I-cord all around.  This is a chance to use bits of fingering weight yarn in fun brights or toned down earthy colors.   

Cost:                                                $35

Date/Time/Instructor:           Wednesdays, November 7 and 14 from 6-8 with Sandra

Skill Level:                                    Advanced Beginner

Snowman Ornament- Make a cute snowman head in this 2-session class.  Price includes class, yarn, and buttons.  you supply the fiberfil  and size 6 double-pointed needles.

Cost:                                           $45

Dates/Instructor/Times:    Saturday November 3 and 10 from 10-12 with Rachel

Skill Level:                                Advanced Beginner with experience with double pointed needles