Currently Scheduled Classes

Learn a new way to knit in this one-session class! Are you a "thrower" who wants to learn to be a "picker"? Or is it the other way around? Whether you knit Continental or English, knowing how to knit with the yarn in either hand is great for a lot of reasons. First, learning new things is always fun and useful. Second, you might find a new method faster or more comfortable. If your hands get sore when you knit a lot, switching your yarn to the other hand might make a difference for you. Third (or fourth, depending on how you're counting), stranded colorwork ("Fair Isle") is easier when you can hold one color in each hand as you knit.

In this class, we'll start with basic techniques for either Continental or English knitting, whichever is new to you. If time allows, your instructor, Chris J., will show you a few techniques from other knitting traditions, such as Norwegian purl and Portuguese knitting.

Bring yarn and needles to make a swatch or simple project so you can practice your new knitting style.

Have you seen all of our ArtFelt samples: the Open/Closed, Bad Ball Wall and Classes signs; wispy scarf; flower pendant; needle case, eye glass case and felted Mannequin Heads? Are you curious how to make these yourself? Let us introduce you to a new way to felt. Our resident expert, Bethany, will show students how to make an eyeglass case (see our samples).

Supplies additional.

Students should purchase Art Felt kit before class. Different colors available - just ask a staffer.

Students need to bring to Class: two clean dish clothes; plastic bag (the crinkly kind) and one tube sock. Note tax is charged for kit.

Learn sweater making techniques in a jiffy! With this little sweater you can learn how to interpret a knit pattern and why swatching is important. You’ll also learn the 3-needle bind-off, how to pick up and knit stitches along an edge, and how to seam garter stitch pieces together, as well as either how to work buttonholes or how to make twisted strings for the tied sweater closing.

In this one-session class you will learn how to “read” your knitting, how to “tink” (undo your knitting one stitch at a time, and how to put in a lifeline so that you can rip back a portion of your knitting without going farther than you meant to. We will also discuss some of the common errors, how they can occur, and how to fix them. If you have a piece of knitting with some errors, bring it along and we’ll sort it out together.

Supply list: any weight of yarn and suitable knitting needles, smooth yarn in contrasting color (or embroidery or dental floss), yarn needle, crochet hook. Locking stitch markers also useful.

Homework: knit a few inches of stockinette fabric (knit 1 row, purl 1 row, repeat for desired length). Do not bind off. Also, if you have a work in progress with mistakes you'd like to fix, bring it along; it will be used as an example in class.

In this three-session class you will learn how to make different kinds of cables and how to read cable instructions, both written and charted. You will also learn tricks for fixing errors in cables, how to block cabled knitting, and how to turn a cable without using a cable needle.

Materials: worsted weight yarn and appropriate knitting needles, cable needle, stitch markers (optional).

Students will be asked to start a swatch which will be used in class, as follows:
Cast on 36 stitches.
Row 1: K3, p2, k2, p2, k4, p2, k6, p2, k4, p2, k2, p2, k3.
Row 2: K5, p2, k2, p4, k2, p6, k2, p4, k2, p2, k5.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 at least 3 times.

In this three-session class you will learn how to make yarn-overs and various decreases, which are the basis for lace knitting. You will also learn how to read lace instructions, both written and charted; how to add a lifeline to your work; and how to fix some errors. We will also cover cast-ons and bind-offs suitable for lace, including provisional cast-ons and attaching a lace edging to live stitches. Finally, there will be a demonstration on how to block lace to bring out its full beauty.

Supply list: fingering weight yarn, knitting needles size US 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm), smooth yarn in contrasting color (or embroidery or dental floss), yarn needle, crochet hook, stitch markers.

Homework: none.

During this two session class students learn all the basic stitches of crochet (single, half-double, double and treble crochet), joining new yarn, increasing and decreasing over two 1 1/2 hour sessions. No experience required. Instructor will distribute How to Crochet book at first session. Your instructor will suggest a scarf or blanket for a first project. Fee: $60, How To Crochet book included. Note tax is charged for the book.

Yarn, hook and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: light, solid color dk or worsted weight yarn, size G, 7 or H hook. Recommended yarns: Lamb's Pride worsted, Shepherd's Wool, Blue Sky Organic Cotton or Universal Cotton Supreme.

Learn to make a crocheted hat with Melissa. Instructor will distribute pattern at the beginning of the class. Fee: $37, pattern included. Note tax is charged for the pattern. Yarn, hook and other supplies additional.

Additional purchase: Blue Sky organic cotton and J hook, or size to obtain gauge. Be sure to show up early to select your yarn which may require us to wind it into a pull-skein.

This class is for individuals who want to learn how to make a crocheted sock. The clever, less-dense crochet stitch results in a comfortable finished product. In this three-session class you learn how to make socks for yourself because you'll try them on as you go. Skills learned will include short row, extended single crochet, working in the round, turning the heel, and crocheted ribbing if desired. The staff at Green Planet Yarn will be happy to help you pick out your supplies. Instructor will distribute pattern at the beginning of the first session. Note tax is charged for the pattern. Fee: $81, pattern included.

Yarn, hook and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: 400+ yards of sock weight yarn in a solid light color and a variety of hook sizes to obtain gauge. Be sure to show up early to select your yarn which may require us to wind it into a pull-skein.

This two-session class is for new and beginning knitters. Participants will learn to knit, purl, cast on and bind off. Your instructor will suggest a scarf or blanket for a first project. No experience required. Instructor will distribute How to Knit book at first session. Fee: $60, How To Knit book included. Note tax is charged for the book.

Yarn, needles and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: light, solid color dk or worsted weight yarn, size 7, 8 or 9 needle. Recommended yarns: Lamb's Pride worsted, Shepherd's Wool, Blue Sky Organic Cotton or Universal Cotton Supreme.

This three-session class is for knitters who know the basics (cast on, knit, purl, cast off) and who are ready for their first project. In this class, you learn increases, decreases, fixing twisted and dropped stitches, reading a pattern, seaming, checking gauge, and start a project of your choice. This is the next class after Knit 101. Bring light colored yarn and appropriate needles.

This class is for individuals who want to learn how to make a sock. In this three-session class you learn how to make small child-size socks on your choice of either two circular needles (two different lengths recommended) or one circular for magic loop (minimum length 32"). Skills learned will include working in the round, turning the heel, forming the toe and kitchener stitch. Students wishing to use double-pointed needles should sign-up for the Socks Lite class using the double point needle technique. Students will be given instructions to make adult size socks on worsted weight yarn at the end of the third session. The staff at Green Planet Yarn will be happy to help you pick out your supplies. Instructor will distribute pattern at the beginning of the first class. Fee: $75, pattern included.

Yarn, needles and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: approximately 200 yards worsted weight yarn in a solid light color and appropriate circular needles (US 5-7).

This class is for individuals who want to learn how to make a sock. In this three-session class you learn how to make small child-size socks ondouble-pointed needles. Skills learned will include working in the round, turning the heel, forming the toe and kitchener stitch. Students wishing to use one or two circular needles should sign-up for the Socks Lite class using circular needles. Students will be given instructions to make adult size socks on worsted weight yarn at the end of the third session. The staff at Green Planet Yarn will be happy to help you pick out your supplies. Instructor will distribute pattern at the beginning of the first class. Fee: $75, pattern included.

Yarn, needles and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: approximately 220 yards worsted weight yarn in a solid light color and appropriate double pointed needles (US 5-7). Pattern included in class fee.