Yarn Barn KS - Skill Building and Project Knitting Classes

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INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED KNITTING CLASSES

The knitting classes listed below are suitable for knitters who have been actively knitting and would like to expand their technical skills. If you know how to knit, but it has been a few years since you picked up needles and yarn, please take the Introduction to Knitting class first.

INTRODUCTION TO LACE KNITTING

Learn to knit lace patterns with yarn overs and decreases. Practice reading charts and we'll discuss tips for keeping track of your pattern and correcting mistakes. By Mary Mortensen.

K316 June 21 (Sun.) 1:30-3:30 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

INTRODUCTION TO DUPLICATE STITCH

Looking to add details to a stockinette piece but not sure about complex colorwork? Give duplicate stitch a try! Bring a 4x4" knitted stockinette swatch and another yarn of the same weight in a contrasting color, then design and stitch your own duplicate stitch pattern. By the end of this class, you'll be ready to embellish your precious knitwear all by yourself. By Magnus Primm.

K344 July 8 (Wed.) 6-8 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

INTRODUCTION TO BRIOCHE KNITTING

You will get an introduction to two-color brioche knitting in this class. There are many beautiful brioche patterns that have come out, but some knitters may be intimidated by the technique. You will learn how to interpret the slip stitches, yarn overs, and special brioche knits and purls while working with two highly contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn. By Carla Tilghman

K332 July 9 (Thur.) 6-8 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

OOPS! OH NO! WHAT NOW? and OTHER KNITTING DISASTERS

Become a more confident knitter by learning how to avoid trouble before you start, how to correct common mistakes without ripping out your work, and how to successfully rip and recover. Using small swatches, you will make mistakes and then learn to correct them. A must-have class for those wanting to feel more confident. Some homework is required before the start of class. By Cheryl Murray.

K345 July 16 (Thur.) 6-8 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

INTRODUCTION TO FAIR ISLE KNITTING

Fair Isle knitting, also known as stranded knitting, allows you to work 2 colors within a row. This technique is often accompanied by 2-handed knitting, so you'll also learn how to knit Continental style and English style at the same time. By Mary Mortensen.

K311 July 19 (Sun.) 1:30-3:30 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

FIELD HANDWARMERS

Interested in finally using that perfect skein of yarn? Give Camila Vad's Field Mittens ($7) a try! You will make a beautiful pair of fingerless gloves designed with a cabled motif of nupps (multiple knits and yarn overs worked into the same stitch). Basic cabling skills are recommended but not required; this class is great for learning. You should be comfortable making basic increases and decreases for this pattern. Bring a single skein of any DK weight yarn (we recommend Chalet DK or House DK), one set of US 2.5 double pointed knitting needles, and cable needles to sow your own Field Mittens and watch them grow! By Magnus Primm.

K353 July 26 (Sun.) 4:30-6:30 p.m. 3 weeks $52.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

MY FIRST SOCKS-Magic Loop Method

Everyone needs a nice pair of socks. Summer Lee's I'm So Basic sock pattern is free from Ravelry and is a great way to learn how to make socks using the Magic Loop method. Your contrasting heels and toes are not only adorable but will highlight the new skills you learn. By Katie Werner.

K354 July 27 (Mon.) 6-8 p.m. 5 weeks $58.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

GET (KN)IT TOGETHER!-- Fearless Finishing 1: Seams

If you have piles of unfinished sweaters stuffed away because you don't know how to put them together, this class is for you! Learn how to seam your pieces properly for a professional finish. Pre-class homework required, or you may bring completed pieces of an actual project that need assembly. By Cheryl Murray.

K322 Aug. 1 (Sat.)10 a.m.-Noon 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

IN THE PICKUP LINE-Fearless Finishing 2: Picking Up Stitches, Bands, and Buttonholes

Finishing details can make or break a sweater. Learn how to avoid frustration when picking up stitches and create bands and buttonholes that you'll be proud to wear. Pre-class homework required, or you may bring completed pieces of an actual project that needs the neckband, front bands & buttonholes. By Cheryl Murray.

K352 Aug. 1 (Sat.)1:30-3:30 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

NO INTARSIA? KNOW INTARSIA!

Intarsia is the technique for knitting blocks of color. Learn how to handle multiple colors, to avoid holes when changing colors, and to read intarsia charts. By Mary Mortensen.

K314 Aug. 15 (Sat.) 1-3 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

All class enrollments must include payment.

Students must be 16 years or older to sign up for classes unless they are specifically kids' classes.

Unless otherwise noted, cancellations must be made 3 days prior to class starting to receive a refund or store credit.

Yarn Barn will cancel a class 3 days prior to class start if the enrollment is below the minimum number; refunds will be issued.

Unless noted, materials are not included in the class fee; we have a recommended list of supplies for each class.

Students will receive a discount off most yarns during the class period.

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