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.

PEACHY OR PUMPKIN?  CUTE COLORWORK SOCKS

Get ready for fall with a pair of adorable pumpkin socks.  Stone Knits has designed this pattern with either a pumpkin motif or peach motif.  These top-down socks made with fingering weight yarns will be a lesson in stranded colorwork, the no wrap short row heel, and how to Kitchener stitch the toe.  By Katie Werner.

K312—Oct. 2 (Mon.) 6:30-8:30 p.m. 4 weeks           $56.00                   LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW!

FOREST FRIENDS—For when you tire of people.

Do you need a friend?  Or at least a friend who doesn’t sass back?  Then you need Forest Friends.  This super cute project will have you knitting your own entourage once you have learned how to master knitting in the round in a very small circumference, cable stitches, changing colors, Kitchener stitch, and how to duplicate stitch.  By Bethanie Halsey.

K321 Oct. 4 (Weds.) 6-8 p.m. 2 weeks                $50.00                   LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW!

MY FIRST SWEATER—FELIX

Your first sweater will be easy and quick to knit with the Felix pullover pattern by Amy Christoffers.  You will learn why it’s important to make a gauge swatch, make as needed needle adjustments, and learn about positive and negative ease.  This pattern is worked from the top down, giving you the chance to try it on and decide if you want a crop length or a standard length.  By Sammy Ideus.

K315 Oct. 5 (Thurs.) 6-8 p.m. 5 weeks, skip 10/19                   $58.00                   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  Oct. 8 (Sun.), 1-3 p.m.  1 day     $30.00                   LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW!

PRESSED FLOWERS COWL

The super-popular Pressed Flowers Shawl by Amy Christoffers is now available as a versatile cowl in three lengths.  Learn to add colorwork to your knitting the easy way—using only one color at a time with the slip-stitch method.  If you’re ready to add color to your knits, this is a great project to get you started. 

By Cheryl Murray.

K332 Oct. 12 (Thurs.), 6-8 p.m.           2 weeks                  $50.00                   LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW!

NO INTARSIA? KNOW INTARSIA!

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

K314  Nov. 5 (Sun.), 1-3 p.m. 1 day   $30.00                   LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW!

TEENY TINY FALL DÈCOR

What do an acorn, a leaf, and pumpkin have in common?  Not much.  But put together in this knitting class, you will have the components for decorating for pumpkin-spice season!  You can use any size yarns and needles to make your decorations big or small.  You will learn lots of shaping techniques.  By Bethanie Halsey.

K341 Nov. 7 (Tues.) 5-8 p.m. 1 day                      $35.00                   LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW!

OOPS! OH NO! WHAT NOW? & 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 required before the start of class.  By Cheryl Murray.

K345—Oct. 29 (Sun.) 2-4 p.m. 1 day               $30.00                   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 contrast heels and toes are not only adorable but will highlight the new skills you learn.  By Katie Werner.

K353 Nov. 6 (Mon.), 6:30-8:30 p.m.  5 weeks, skip 11/20  $58.00  LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW!

WORLD’S SIMPLEST MITTENS

The title says it all! These easy mittens are a perfect introduction to mitten knitting & are quick to finish making them the perfect last-minute holiday gift. Choose any size from toddler to adult & get creative with color combinations if you choose.  By Cheryl Murray.

K342 Nov. 9 (Thurs.), 6-8 p.m. 3 weeks, skip 11/23               $52.00                   LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW! 

MILES SHIRT JACKET

The Miles Shirt Jacket by Ozetta Knitwear Designs is one of our new favorite sweater patterns using one of our favorite yarns, Manchelopis from Wool Dreamers.  This yarn is spun like a roving and requires some special care in working with it.  We think you will love the outcome with this oversized and comfy sweater.  By Sammy Ideus.

K344 Nov. 16 (Thurs.), 6-8 p.m. 5 weeks, skip 11/23            $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.

·         Cancellations must be made 3 days prior to class starting in order to receive a refund.

·         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.