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Classes
Virtual Knitting Classes With Pam Grushkin
Virtual Knitting Classes With Pam Grushkin
Virtual Knitting Classes With Pam Grushkin
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
Don't forget to use our special discount code when registering!
Register For Virtual Classes
Virtual Knitting Classes With Pam Grushkin
Virtual Knitting Classes With Pam Grushkin
Register Now for:
Pink Fizz Wednesdays Wednesdays, May 26, June 16, 30, July 14, August 4 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Nightshift Shawl Friday 6/18/2021 1:30-4:30
Use the code NewEnglandYarnAndSpindle-CT-10
for a 10% discount on any Pam Grushkin Virtual Class
Virtual Classes
Virtual Knitting Classes With Pam Grushkin
Virtual Classes
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 available for purchase on this website, in-store shopping, or curbside
For a Special discount use this code when selecting your Virtual Classes:
NewEnglandYarnAndSpindle-CT-10
Previous In-Store Classes
Needle Felted Bunny
Needle Felted Bear With Heart
Needle Felted Bear With Heart
Wednesday March 3, 2021 4-6pm
Registration is closed for this class.
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
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 & Finishing Knit & Crochet
Seaming & Finishing Knit & Crochet
A mask that covers your nose and mouth must be worn during the time you are inside the store. The store will be closed to shoppers during your class, however purchases may be made by attending students.
Tables will be spaced 6 feet apart and social distancing will be encouraged. If you are ill on or before the day of the class please notify the shop 860-426-1006 and you will be refunded the class fee in store credit.
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.
Cable Without A Cable Needle
knit
Love cabled sweaters and scarves, but tired of dropping/losing your cable needle? Take this class to learn how to lose that cable needle for most cabling needs. $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.
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.
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
Making I-Cord and Attached I-Cord
Be A Better Knitter
I-cord is a knitting technique that creates a very narrow tube of knitting that is useful for embellishing, as an alternative to pompoms on a hat, or adding an edging.
$25. plus materials.This class is included in the Be A Better Knitter Series special-$25. each class or $100. for 5 Better Knitter classes.
Skill Level: Beginner - If you can knit, purl, cast on and bind off you can do this!
Spiced Cocoa Mitts
Knit
Learn the long-tail cast on, how to knit in the round using the magic loop, create right and left twists; how to pick up stitches and make a thumb gusset. You'll leave this class having learned techniques that you can use in many kinds of projects.
Market Bag
Knit
In this class you will learn Emily Ocker's cast on, the magic loop method, and using yarn-over's and knit two together to achieve a written (no charts) lace pattern.
You will go home after the second class with a completed bag and the skills and confidence to attempt this different kind of cast on, and other written lace patterns. Notes will be given for modifications. Three hour class.
$50 plus materials
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
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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.
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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Baby Surprise Jacket
Advanced Beginner Three 2-hour sessions You will learn the difference between a double decrease(dd) and a centered double decrease (cdd), the difference between a m1 L, m1 R, and how to change colors in garter stitch. This class will walk you through the instructions in addition to giving hints to make the instructions more understandable. $65 plus materials
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
Kitchener Stitch Grafting
Learn to graft two pieces of knitting together by working through live stitches. This technique is frequently used to finish the toe of a hand-knitted sock or a shoulder seam. The Kitchener Stitch allows you to insert a perfect row of knitting between two rows of stockinette stitch $25 - 1-hr class
Skill level: cast on, knit, and purl