Come learn how to sew simple slippers that really fit your feet! These are great to wear at home, school, or when you travel. They're lightweight and can be flattened into a suitcase or folded in half to slip into a smaller bag. During this hands-on class, you will do…
We can never have too many containers, can we? Come sew easy folded fabric trays for yourself or as gifts for upcoming holidays. These are great for holding small items, like binder clips, coins, earbuds, you name it. Make any size you'd like! Big or small, can use fat quarters…
If you already know how to knit and purl but want to be able to move beyond squares or rectangles, come learn how to shape your knitting using increases, decreases and yarn overs. We will explore several different ways to add and reduce the number of stitches on your needles…
Hooray, you can knit! Now it is time to learn to purl and bind off so you can make ribbing and take a project off your needles. You will be able to show off your new skills with a simple washcloth/dish towel project that we will start in class. Grab…
Go you for learning how to knit! Now it is time to learn how to shape your work and knit in the round. We will practice common increases and decreases for shaping. You will also learn how to use both circular and double pointed needles to make a tube (Is…
A quick introduction for the true beginner. Learn to cast on and do the knit stitch. Supplies will be provided in class. Click here to sign up for Intro to Knitting. **NOTE: This class is taught at McKinney Knittery. The link above will take you to the McKinney Knittery website…
You have nailed all the basics...time to step it up! Come make a chunky baby beanie with your new knitting juju. You will cast on and join in the round, knit some ribbing, and then decrease your way in circles to the crown. We will cover the magic loop method,…
Make your own stitch patterns! This class is excellent for both beginners and experienced knitters who want to up their game. Sequence knitting repeats combinations of stitches row-by-row to create unique, (often) reversible fabrics. If you love knitting textures or are looking for new ideas to combine yarns (especially variegated…
You have nailed all the basics...time to step it up! Come make a chunky beanie with your new knitting juju. You will cast on and join in the round, knit some ribbing, and then decrease your way in circles to the crown. You can decide whether you prefer to use…
If you have been avoiding learning how to knit cables because they look too complicated, come get creative with us! Knitters who can confidently knit and purl can cable. We will cover how to work different types of cables from both written and charted sources. You will be able to…
If you are confident with knits and purls but want to be able to move beyond squares or rectangles, come learn how to shape your knitting using increases, decreases, and yarn overs. We will explore several different ways to add and reduce the number of stitches on your needles to…
In this hands-on knitting class, you will practice picking up dropped stitches, fixing holes, untwisting stitches, correcting stitch mounts, and reversing rogue knits or purls. You will learn how to use a lifeline and how to move stitches to a double pointed needle (dpn) or waste yarn for ease in…
