As an independent instructor, I offer classes on a customized basis. I don't have a shop or regular calendar, but when you and a few friends want to learn how to knit or advance your skills to include cable techniques, hats, socks, fishermen's sweaters, etc, I will create a class for you! This keeps the cost low and makes for a more fun and casual experience.
Please visit my Store page for upcoming classes - if you don't see the class you want, contact me for information about when it might be offered next. Because classes take place at my home, please email for directions and further information.
Here are a few of the classes that I often teach:
Please visit my Store page for upcoming classes - if you don't see the class you want, contact me for information about when it might be offered next. Because classes take place at my home, please email for directions and further information.
Here are a few of the classes that I often teach:
BEGINNING KNITTING $115
4 SESSIONS, 2 HOURS EACH
Learn (or remember!) the basics by knitting a beautifully patterned scarf! Everything you need is included in the class fee: knitting needles, handouts, and enough yarn to complete your project. Class size is limited to keep the learning fun and easy.
PRIVATE KNITTING LESSONS $30/hour
Learn beginning knitting, special techniques, original design, and more - all at your own pace, on your own schedule. Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or a negative test within 72 hours is required. Outdoor lessons are available!
KNITTING LESSON PACKAGE $120
Get 5 hours of one-on-one instruction for the price of 4! A great gift for knitters.
Learn beginning knitting, special techniques, original design, and more - all at your own pace, on your own schedule. Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or a negative test within 72 hours is required. Outdoor lessons are available!
KNITTING LESSON PACKAGE $120
Get 5 hours of one-on-one instruction for the price of 4! A great gift for knitters.
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CABLE KNITTING $109 2 SESSIONS, 2 HOURS EACH If you're tired of the same old knit and purl stitches, this class is for you! Learn the structure of cables, how to read charts and patterns, how to swatch for various designs, and more! The class fee includes a complete knitting kit for the cabled scarf of your choice and a cable needle - please visit the Store for details. Prerequisites include CO & BO and inc & dec while knitting flat. Adventurous beginners are welcome! |
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CABLED HATS $90
3 Sessions, 2 Hours Each
Are you ready to try knitting cables in the round? Learn the basics here and make beautiful hats for holiday giving!
Prerequisites include the basics of cable knitting and knitting in the round on both circular and double-pointed needles.
Need a refresher or want to learn cable knitting before class starts? Sign up for a private lesson or two!
INTRODUCTION TO GANSEY KNITTING $95
A 1-DAY RETREAT OR TWO AFTERNOONS
Preserve the dying art of traditional fisher gansey knitting! These beautiful workman's sweaters from the coasts of Scotland, England, and Ireland are at the heart of my work. Learn the construction techniques and patterns while knitting a doll-sized sweater - it will also fit many teddy bears!
This class includes the pattern for the mini sweater, a vintage pattern for a basic adult gansey, and enough traditional gansey yarn to complete your project. This is a really fun way to learn an historical craft with friends!
Prerequisites include CO & BO, inc & dec, determining gauge, and knitting in the round. No sweater experience is necessary.
GANSEY COACHING KIT $329
While I have offered a structured gansey class in the past, I've learned that gansey knitters get more from individual coaching because everyone knits at such different rates. If you want to learn to design and knit your own adult-sized gansey, I will provide 2 1200-yard cones of traditional gansey yarn and walk you through the process at your own pace!
This can certainly be taught as a group class as well, with regularly scheduled check-in sessions. Prerequisites include knitting in the round and some sweater experience.
While I have offered a structured gansey class in the past, I've learned that gansey knitters get more from individual coaching because everyone knits at such different rates. If you want to learn to design and knit your own adult-sized gansey, I will provide 2 1200-yard cones of traditional gansey yarn and walk you through the process at your own pace!
This can certainly be taught as a group class as well, with regularly scheduled check-in sessions. Prerequisites include knitting in the round and some sweater experience.
GANSEY-PATTERNED SCARF $85
4 HOURS
This fun design class lets you experience gansey design and knitting without committing to a big project. Learn the history and stories behind the traditional sweater motifs from fishing villages on the coasts of Ireland, Scotland, and England as you choose your own combination of patterns. Create your own charts and unique design, and go home with a printed pattern to work from!
Prerequisites include CO & BO, knit & purl. A 1200-yard cone of traditional gansey yarn is included in the class fee - you'll have enough left over for a hat!
4 HOURS
This fun design class lets you experience gansey design and knitting without committing to a big project. Learn the history and stories behind the traditional sweater motifs from fishing villages on the coasts of Ireland, Scotland, and England as you choose your own combination of patterns. Create your own charts and unique design, and go home with a printed pattern to work from!
Prerequisites include CO & BO, knit & purl. A 1200-yard cone of traditional gansey yarn is included in the class fee - you'll have enough left over for a hat!