Find It, Fix It!
2025-10-13 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | McKinney Knittery, 117 W. Louisiana St., McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
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 managing live stitches. We will focus on the most common stockinette and garter stitch mistakes, so if you can confidently knit or purl, you can fix mistakes!
Please Note: This class will require pre-work swatches. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PRE-WORK INSTRUCTIONS.
SUPPLIES YOU SHOULD BRING:

Class pre-work swatches (pre-work will be 3-4 “mistake” swatches using size 8 needles and worsted weight yarn)
The knitting needles you used to knit your pre-work swatches
A set of double pointed needles the same size as above
Medium sized crochet hook (H, I, or J will work)
2 stitch holders
A few yards of scrap/waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Scissors or snips
Your knitting juju

NOTES:
This is an IN-PERSON class held at McKinney Knittery and Downtown Dry Goods located at 117 W Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Clicking on this class registration link will take you to the McKinney Knittery website for the class registration page, where you will select the date and add it to your cart to purchase a registration.
Registrations are subject to McKinney Knittery class policies.

Get Knitting - Simple Socks
2025-10-18 12:30 - 15:30
Come learn how to knit socks! If you can confidently knit, purl, decrease, and work in the round (using DPNs, two circulars, or magic loop method), you can make socks. In this class we will knit an entire baby sock from top to toe using beginner friendly worsted weight yarn. The pattern will be provided. You will learn the anatomy of a sock, a simple short row technique, and how to pick up stitches for the heel gusset. Afterward, you can apply the news skills you have learned to make socks of any size!
SUPPLIES YOU SHOULD BRING:

Worsted weight yarn (nothing fuzzy)
US size 6 knitting needles (you will need a set of DPNs OR 32 inch or longer circulars OR 2 shorter circulars)
Removable stitch markers
Stitch holder or short cable from interchangeable needle set to hold stitches

NOTES:
This is an IN-PERSON class held at McKinney Knittery and Downtown Dry Goods located at 117 W Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Clicking on this class registration link will take you to the McKinney Knittery website for the class registration page, where you will select the date and add it to your cart to purchase a registration.
Registrations are subject to McKinney Knittery class policies.

Get Knitting - Cast On and Knit
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:30
Come learn how to cast on and knit! This is an introduction to knitting for the true beginner. In this class, you will learn to cast on and make a swatch using the knit stitch.
SUPPLIES YOU SHOULD BRING:

Worsted weight yarn in a solid color (nothing fuzzy or textured; recommend Cascade 220 Superwash Merino or similar)
US size 8 straight knitting needles (recommend bamboo or plastic because they are “grippy”)
Scissors or snips

NOTES:
This is an IN-PERSON class held at McKinney Knittery and Downtown Dry Goods located at 117 W Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Clicking on this class registration link will take you to the McKinney Knittery website for the class registration page, where you will select the date and add it to your cart to purchase a registration.
Registrations are subject to McKinney Knittery class policies.

Get Knitting - Purl, Rib, Bind Off
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-22 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:00
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 your needles and get ribbing!
SUPPLIES YOU SHOULD BRING:

Worsted weight yarn in a solid color (nothing fuzzy or textured; recommend Cascade 220 Superwash Merino or similar)
US size 8 straight knitting needles (recommend bamboo or plastic because they are “grippy”)
Scissors or snips

NOTES:
This is an IN-PERSON class held at McKinney Knittery and Downtown Dry Goods located at 117 W Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Clicking on this class registration link will take you to the McKinney Knittery website for the class registration page, where you will select the date and add it to your cart to purchase a registration.
Registrations are subject to McKinney Knittery class policies.

Les Petites Choses Drawstring Bag
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00
It’s gifting season! Come make an adorable drawstring bag for yourself or someone else. This cute little bag has a flat base and textured bottom portion so it can stand up on its own. The skills for this tiny piece pack a real punch for all stitchers, including ambitious beginners to the most seasoned stitchers. Techniques include top-down knitting in the round, eyelets, two stitch i-cord, and reading pattern instructions, so this is a great project for learning something new, doing something potato-chippy, or even adding your own design features. The free pattern will be provided and it includes two other sizes, so bring your needles and your holiday spirit for some addictive gift-knitting!
SUPPLIES YOU SHOULD BRING:

200-ish yards of smooth plied worsted weight yarn (nothing single ply or fuzzy; solid colors will show the stitch pattern better)
US size 6 (4mm) DPNs OR US size 6 (4mm) 32″ or longer circular needles (for magic loop method)
Stitch markers
Scissors or snips

NOTES:
This is an IN-PERSON class held at McKinney Knittery and Downtown Dry Goods located at 117 W Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Clicking on this class registration link will take you to the McKinney Knittery website for the class registration page, where you will select the date and add it to your cart to purchase a registration.
Registrations are subject to McKinney Knittery class policies.

Get Sewing - How to Use Your Sewing Machine
2025-11-11 13:30 - 16:00
Come learn how to use your sewing machine so you can make things! This hands-on class will teach you everything about your sewing machine, tools and accessories, needles, and how to stitch, all in a single session. Perfect if you have never used a sewing machine or if it has been a minute since you last used one. You will learn about all the parts of your sewing machine, along with how to set up and thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and sew precise seam allowances using a regular straight stitch. We will practice pivoting (turning corners) and explore different stitch types as time allows. Whether your machine has not made it out of the box yet or it has been hiding for years, we will get you stitching in no time!
SUPPLIES YOU SHOULD BRING:

Sewing machine and all its parts (power cable, foot pedal, and all accessories that came with it, including presser feet, bobbins and needle)
Sewing machine manual (search online for a downloadable copy if yours has gone missing)
Sewing kit (at a minimum: sharp scissors, hem gauge or small narrow grid ruler, pins, extra machine needles, and a seam ripper)
Scrap fabric for stitching practice (must be woven and non-stretchy like quilting cotton, muslin, or an old pillowcase)
A full-sized spool of all-purpose sewing machine thread (please avoid small spools that come in many sewing kits as well as serger thread cones)
Enthusiasm and sew-y energy
NOTE: If you have questions about what items to bring, please email Classes@LynetteElliott.com and we can help!

NOTES:
This is an IN-PERSON class held at McKinney Knittery and Downtown Dry Goods located at 117 W Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Clicking on this class registration link will take you to the McKinney Knittery website for the class registration page, where you will select the date and add it to your cart to purchase a registration.
Registrations are subject to McKinney Knittery class policies.

Get Knitting - Find It, Fix It!
2025-12-13 13:30 - 15:30
