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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 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 Oct. 29 (Thur.) 6-8 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

    CHALLENGE YOURSELF! THE SALTY DAYS SWEATER

    Ready to take on a more challenging sweater project and expand your knitting knowledge at the same time? With textures inspired by the salt fields of Portugal, this gorgeous pullover sweater will teach you a LOT of new techniques while creating a snuggly sweater you'll want to wrap up in all winter. The unique construction method is worked seamlessly and is available in a wide range of sizes. You'll learn to work cables, simple lace and texture stitches from charts, and more! We want you to feel like no sweater pattern is too difficult to knit in this semester long class. This is not a beginner knitting class, you should be able to confidently cast on, knit and purl before enrolling. Previous completion of a basic sweater is recommended but not required. By Cheryl Murray.

    K323 Sept. 24 (Thur.) 6-8 p.m. 8 weeks, meets 9/24,10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 $64.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

    FLOWER BRIOCHE HAT

    The best way to get good at brioche knitting is to jump right into a good project. Following brioche knitting patterns can be challenging and confusing. You need practice to get good at it and the Flower Brioche Hat pattern by Jonatan Tollow takes you step-by-step to follow a 2-color brioche designed with lots of slanting decreases and increases. By Carla Tilghman.

    K341 Nov. 7 (Sat.) 10 a.m.-Noon 3 weeks $54.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

    ANATOMY OF A STITCH

    Have you ever wanted to really understand how knit stitches work? Why do knit and purl stitches look and work differently? What if you knit through the back loop? What IS the "back loop?" Get really intimate with your craft and learn how basic stitches work. You will create a gamp of stitches with an eye toward designing your own small project. We'll cover terminology like "garter stitch" and simple combinations of stitches to create two-row patterns such as a "ribbing," "garter lace," "linen stitch," and "purse stitch." By Carla Tilghman.

    K353 Oct. 10 (Sat.) 10 a.m.-Noon 2 weeks $52.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

    SEA GLASS MITTENS

    Are you wanting to venture into the world of colorwork knitting but not sure where to start? The adorable Sea Glass Mittens ($5) from Wool & Pine is the perfect project to discover knitting with two working yarns, practice your float tension, and learn about color dominance. This is a great stash-busting project. Bring any DK/Sport or Fingering (doubled) weight yarns. By Katie Werner.

    K344 Oct. 26 (Mon.) 6-8 p.m. 2 weeks $52.00 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 Nov. 8 (Sun.) 1:30-3:30 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

    INTRODUCTION TO SLIP STITCHES & MOSAIC KNITTING

    Slip stitch patterns are an easy way to add color and texture to your project. You will learn how to read charts, including mosaic charts, and will sample multiple slip stitch patterns. By Mary Mortensen.

    K312 Oct. 18 (Sun.) 1:30-3:30 p.m. 1 day $32.00 LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW

    MY FIRST SOCKS-Double Points

    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 your first pair of socks. You'll start off with double point needles and fingering weight yarn and hopefully get addicted to sock knitting. By Carla Tilghman.

    K354 Nov. 12 (Thur.) 6-8 p.m. 5 weeks, skip 11/26 $58.00 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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