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Classes

In Store - Basic Top-Down Sock (Technique Class)

In Store - Basic Top-Down Sock (Technique Class)

In Store - Basic Top-Down Sock (Technique Class)

Two 2-hr classes

Advanced beginner - must be able to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and have some experience working "in the round"

Quickly create your first top-down sock in this class using traditional top-down sock techniques with worsted weight yarn.

Following the instructions on the specified pattern and making a baby sock, you will learn how to cast on for the sock, knit the heel flap, turn the heel, make a gusset, and end with the kitchener stitch. When these class sessions are over, you will be ready to start your first pair of socks using sock yarn.

Class Info:$50 for two 2-hr sessions plus materials.


Virtual Knitting Classes With Pam Grushkin

In Store - Basic Top-Down Sock (Technique Class)

In Store - Basic Top-Down Sock (Technique Class)

Pam Grushkin Knits Online Zoom Classes

We are thrilled to be partnered with Pam Grushkin - online knit instructor.  Pam's got an inspiring line-up of classes scheduled.   See the class offerings here


 For a Special discount use this code when selecting your Virtual Classes: NewEnglandYarnAndSpindle-CT-10 



   Virtual knitting classes are the next best thing to being in  the shop together.   

  • You can take a class without setting up an account
  • Registered students will receive a link in their email to join the class
  • Materials for classes will be a available for purchase at New England Yarn. 

Previous In-Store Classes

Needle Felted Bunny

Seaming & Finishing Knit & Crochet

Needle Felted Bear With Heart

Needle Feted Bunny


When you needle felt your own Bunny it will have it's own unique  personality.   Previous needle felting experience is not necessary, and  you will  finish your bunny in class.  We'll have extra Bunny kits  available in case you need more bunnies for the upcoming holiday.

$25. for two hour class plus materials


Additional  materials needed:Felting needle assortment pack, folded hand towel or  foam or brush felting mat to work on, Roving Kit $6.00 


All materials are available at New England Yarn



Needle Felted Bear With Heart

Seaming & Finishing Knit & Crochet

Needle Felted Bear With Heart

Needle Felted Bear With Heart

 Make  a needle felted Bear with a heart for someone who needs a little love.   Previous needle felting experience is not necessary, and you will  finish your bear in class. 

 $25. plus materials for one two hour class


Seaming & Finishing Knit & Crochet

Seaming & Finishing Knit & Crochet

Seaming & Finishing Knit & Crochet

Would you like to learn to assemble your own handmade items?  In this  class you will learn ways of seaming, picking up stitches, and weaving  in ends that will help you to be a more confident knitter/crocheter.   You will bring your own pieces that need finishing to class and in 2  hours will be well on your way to completion of your project(s).


$25. plus materials


What to bring:
Anything  knit or crochet flat that needs to be sewn together - sweater parts,  hats, mittens, etc.  You must bring your own projects-we will not have  samples for you to work on in class.
Pattern and yarn used for your project
Darning (yarn) needles, and any other notions mentioned in your pattern (such as buttons, safety pins or locking stitch markers)

Seaming and grafting pieces together

Be A Better Knitter

Do  you feel that your knitting looks slapped together rather than  professionally seamed? In this class you will learn how to invisibly  seam two knitted pieces together.  You will leave this class with the confidence that you know how to seam properly.   


 $25. for one two hour class  plus materials 


This class is included in the Be A Better Knitter Series special-$25. each class or $100. for 5 Better Knitter classes.  


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Fixing Dropped Stitches

Be A Better Knitter

Have  you ever ripped out a project because you discovered a dropped stitch?   Often this can be fixed quickly without ripping out.  In class you will purposely drop and rescue stockinette knit stitches and garter knit stitches, and leave the class with confidence.  $25. plus materials for one two-hour class


 This  class is included in the Be A Better Knitter Series special-$25. each  class or $100. for 5 Better Knitter classes. 


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Basic Cuff Down Socks

knit

Advanced beginner - must be able to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and have some experience working "in the round"

In this technique class you will use worsted weight yarn and learn how to cast on for the sock, knit the heel flap, turn the  heel, make a gusset, and end with the kitchener stitch.  $50 for two 2-hr sessions plus materials.  


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Magic Loop Knitting

Be A Better Knitter

With Magic loop knitting you can knit hats, mittens, socks and  sweaters without using double point needles.  Learn how to work with a  long circular needle and you'll never have to buy double points again.


 $25. plus materials for one two-hour class


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Needle Felted Sheep


In this class you will learn to take raw wool and create a  sheep. You will learn to see a creature and by stabbing wool with  felting needles, create that animal. At the end of the 2-hour session,  you will have a needle felted sheep, and will leave with the ability  to see, study features, and create. This creating adventure has no  limits! One 2-hour class  $25. plus materials


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Crack The Crochet Pattern Code

Crochet

Learn how to read and understand crochet patterns. While working on the Sampler Stitch Cowl, we'll discuss the different parts of a written pattern, abbreviations, and common written notation styles. $50.00 for one three-hour session plus materials 


Skill Level: Should be familiar with how to chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. 


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Portrait Crochet

Crochet

 Advanced beginner – must be able to chain and single crochet  In this  3-part class you will work on a practice pattern beginning with a 2-color  practice piece. During the following sessions you will begin to work with four colors. By the end of the third session you will work with several colors in your project and understand how to use your pattern to create your portrait. $150.00 for 3 sessions plus $25. pattern and materials


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Toe Up Sock Technique Class

Knit

 

While  making this two inch long sock, you will learn the entire process of  knitting a toe-up sock using worsted weight yarn.  In class we'll cover  Judy's Magic Cast-on using DPN's, how to do a wrap-and-turn, and Jeny's  Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-off.


Skill level: Advanced Beginner-should be comfortable working "in the round" Two 2-hour sessions $55. plus materials.


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Two At A Time Toe Up Socks

 Intermediate - If you have made socks one at a time  and  have previously worked a pattern from a simple chart you are ready for this class.    In this class you will learn to take measurements so your socks are  customized. We will cover Judy's Magic Cast-On, Jeny's Surprisingly  Stretchy Bind Off, and how to use the Magic Loop or two circulars to  knit your socks as a matching pair.  $65.00 plus materials    


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Make Your Own Class

   Private  classes are available for Learn to Knit, and for assistance with a  particular technique, pattern or project.  Private crochet lessons are  also available.  We'll try to work with your schedule, scheduling  outside of normal store hours when possible.   

Class Policy


Please register at least one week prior to scheduled class.   Registration is not complete until payment is received.  

If we have less than 3 students registered for a group class you will be offered the option of a refund or you may take the class at the teacher's private class rate.

Refunds will be not be given after the registration deadline unless our class minimum is reached.

If a class is canceled due to dangerous weather conditions we will reschedule the class. If we cancel a class for any other reason you will receive a full refund.

Your continued support by purchasing class materials from New England Yarn & Spindle is appreciated and allows us to keep our class rates stable.  

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