December 2018
Kids Learn to Knit – 12/22 & 12/29
Ann is a retired teacher and gears this class for kids ages 7-13, using kid-friendly terminology and techniques. Students will learn both knit and purl stitches, as well as how to cast on and bind off. Each one and a half hour session includes a short break. All supplies are included with the cost of the class. This class meets for 2 sessions - please plan to attend both! This class is sold out - please call the shop to…
Find out more »January 2019
Andrea Mowry Across The Pond Cowl – 1/5 & 2/2
This is a quick and fun knit! While it looks complicated, it really is very simple and a great introduction to color work. Learn mosaic knitting as you knit this cowl in a tube, twist it once and graft it together. Please come with your project casted on and first row knit. We have kits prepared to take the guesswork out of yarn selection. We've chosen Brooklyn Tweed Loft paired with Spincycle Dyed in the Wool. Any fingering weight/light sport…
Find out more »Fixing Mistakes – 1/5
Let’s all admit it; there are times when knitting can become frustrating because of a dropped stitch or constant unraveling. Let Kelly help by teaching you how to get over the inevitable speed bumps. In this class, students will learn basic fixes like making vertical and horizontal corrections; unraveling, recognizing and correcting twisted and skipped stitches, and common causes for too many or too few stitches. Yarn – DK or Worsted weight yarn Needles – Corresponding needles for yarn, also…
Find out more »Basic Brioche – Tuesdays 1/8 & 1/15
Kelly is ready to get you hooked on Brioche - you won't want to do anything else! She will teach you basic brioche knitting flat and in the round; and 2 color in the round. You will also learn to identify and fix common mistakes. Kelly has incorporated all of these techniques through making a cozy cowl - Valin. You will need approximately 150 yards of 2 contrasting colors of DK or worsted weight yarn. Circular needles of 16" length…
Find out more »Sanborn Socks – 1/9, 1/23 & 1/30
Sanborn Socks Knitting the Sanborn socks great way to learn the basics of sock construction. You can make them for men or women. Because they are made with worsted weight yarn, the knitting will be quicker! Either double point needles or magic loop method will work, and they will keep your toes warm at home while relaxing or in your boots. Materials needed: worsted weight wool (see pattern for amounts), size 3 or 4 dp’s or size 3 and 4…
Find out more »Learn to Knit – 1/12 & 1/19
Join Robin for an introductory course in knitting! Students will learn the basics of knitting that will give them the skills required to make a scarf, pillow cover or washcloth. We will cover casting on, the knit and purl stitch, binding off on a sample swatch; as well as various other handy skills like reading your stitches and how to create simple stitch patterns. Don’t worry if you don’t understand what all that means…Robin will teach you! Materials Included This…
Find out more »Learn to Crochet – 1/12 & 1/19
Join us for an introduction to crochet! Shannon will cover the basics of crochet, including how to chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half-double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc). She will also explain how to follow simple washcloth patterns. Supplies are included in Class Fee. Class meets for two sessions. Please sign up by January 5th.
Find out more »Selbu Mittens – 1/12 & 1/19
Join us to knit this classic Selbu Mitten with classes on January 12 from 1:00 to 4:00 and on January 19 from 1:00 to 3:00. This “Skeindeer” design calls for one skein each of two highly contrasting colors in Rauma Strikkegarn DK weight yarn that are available at this time at My Sister Knits. The pattern calls for the Old Norwegian cast on that is also known as the German Twist cast on. The long tail cast on method may be…
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