CLASSES & K-A-Ls
Register for a class by emailing me, coming to the store or call the store at 905.954.1153.
Please pre-pay for classes to ensure your spot.
Knit-a-longs (K-A-Ls) are at the bottom of the page–keep scrolling.
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM of the page for class descriptions and pictures.
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HERRINGBONE COWL
Spectacular. The Herringbone Cowl is simply spectacular. Learn this wild stitch on super big needles. Can you use circular needles? Do you have a cold neck? This class is for you.
Deets: 2 sessions, 2 hours each, $75 (yarn included)
Saturday Feb 4th & 11th, 10-12pm
Thursday Mar 8th & 15th, 7-9pm
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HAT CLASS
The Koolhaas Hat is totally styin’.
This is a pattern from Jared Flood (AKA Brooklyn Tweed) who I LURVE. Great for men and women! Learn it, make it.
We’ll cover stitch patterns, shaping and all things ‘hat’. Must knit in the round with ease.
Deets: 2 sessions, 2 hours each, $35 (patterns included)
Thursday Jan 26th & Feb 2nd, 7-9pm
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BEEKEEPER’S QUILT
Use up your sock yarn ends (or use a bunch of Koigu!) and make this fabulous puffy quilt.
Have you ever seen anything like it??
This is one of those projects that you just keep on hand and finish as slowly or as quickly as you please.
Deets: 1 session, 2 hours, $29 (pattern included)
Sunday Jan 29th, 10am-12pm
Sunday Feb 26th, 10am-12pm
Friday Mar 23rd, 10am-12pm
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LIZARD RIDGE BLANKET
We have a great sample of this terrific pattern which has made this class much desired…hello Lizard Ridge Blanket!
There are a few little tricks to this pattern. We will take it one step at a time.
Deets: 1 session, 2 hours, $29
Thursday Feb 16th, 7-9pm
Sunday Mar 18th, 10am-12pm
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BABY STEPS!
Does turning a heel inspire fear in your heart?
Does Kitchener Stitch make you want to run away?
Take this 3 hour class and get’er done–quick and painless.
We’ll make a baby sock from start to finish and you’ll have everything you need to tackle the big ones!
You have NO excuse.
(Except if you can’t knit in the round. But that’s still not a great excuse. Just take the Learn to Knit in the Round class first. See below. )
Deets: 1 session, 3 hours, $44 (all materials included; yarn, needles, pattern)
Saturday Jan 28th, 2-5pm
Tuesday Feb 14th, 10-1pm
Saturday Feb 25th, 2-5pm
Saturday Mar 17th, 2-5pm
Tuesday Mar 27th, 10-1pm
Tuesday Apr 10th, 10-1pm
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HONEY COWL
Simple and divine. Join us and we’ll show you how to join it in the round and get that stitch happening!
PERFECT beginner project that will remind you why you decided to start knitting.
Deets: 1 session, 2 hours, $25
Tuesday Jan 24th, 7-9pm
Tuesday Feb 14th, 2-4pm
Thursday Mar 29th, 7-9pm
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SAROYAN SCARF
Are you new to lace knitting?
This is a gentle introduction. Lace leaves edge the border of this smashing shawly scarfy thingy.
You will learn to manage charts, lace stitches and pattern reading.
Big yarn and big needles delivers lace at break neck speed. Just how I like lace.
Deets: 2 sessions, 2 hours each, $34
Thursday Jan 26th & Feb 2nd, 7-9pm
Tuesday Feb 21st & 28th, 2-4pm
Saturday Mar 24th & 31st, 2-4pm
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RIBBED BABY JACKET
The Ribbed Baby Jacket is as sweet as pie and perfect for any baby–boy or girl. It knits quickly and will introduce you to simple shaping, picking up stitches and basic finishing techniques. Can you knit and purl? You’re in.
Squeeze those cheeks!
Deets: 2 sessions, 2 hours each, $49 (materials included)
Sunday Jan 15th & 22nd, 10am-12pm
Saturday Feb 4th & 11th, 2-4pm
Tuesday Mar 6th & 13th, 1-3pm
Thursday Apr 5th & 12th, 7-9pm
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LINEN STITCH SCARF
We’ve all seen it, we’ve all been amazed at the unique results. Join us and cast on your own version of this masterpiece.
I love how they describe it on their website…
“Harmonize a hundred colors. Or quietly play tone on tone.”
Deets: 1 session, 2 hours, $29
Sunday Jan 29th, 3-5pm
Sunday Feb 19th, 3-5pm
Sunday Mar 25th, 3-5pm
Sunday Apr 22, 3-5pm
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A TEXTURED SHAWL
What a great way to learn about triangular shawl knitting AND new stitches at the same time?
Truthfully, my friend Karen came in this week wearing this shawl and it was so beautiful I decided I had to have one. I’m making mine in baby alpaca, baby.
Deets: 2 sessions, 2 hours each, $34
Friday Feb 3rd & 10th, 10am-12pm
Saturday Apr 14th & 21st, 2-4pm
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FEATHERWEIGHT CARDIGAN
I know it doesn’t feel like it, but spring will be here soon. Enjoy the wait by knitting this light-as-air cardi with somethin’ a little silky.
Get together with a group of like minded, spring-focused folks and enjoy this relaxing knit together.
This cardigan is infinitely wearable–you’ll want one in every colour. Or one in rainbow.
Deets: 3 sessions, 3 hours each $44
Tuesday Mar 6th, 13th & 20th, 10am-12pm
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DOUBLE KNIT MITTS
Make the warmest knit mittens ever by knitting a lining inside the mitten at the SAME TIME you knit the outside.
Deets: 3 sessions, 2 hours each ($39, mats not included)
Wednesday Feb 15th, 22nd & 29th, 7-9pm
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ENTRELAC
Always a crowd pleaser! Due to Sandra’s AMAZING store sample this is our most popular class these days…
Deets: 1 session, 2 hours, $59 (3 balls Noro Silk Garden and pattern included)
Sunday Jan 29th, 12-2pm
Sunday Feb 19th, 12-2pm
Sunday Mar 25th, 12-2pm
Sunday Apr 22nd, 12-2pm
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ENTRELAC TOTE
Drop by to see the sample at the store too!
This class will cover shaped entrelac AND professional lining techniques–for all you non-sewers out there.
Can you handle entrelac? If yes, then it’s in the bag. If not, why not check out our Entrelac class first. (above)
Deets: 3 sessions, 2 hours each, $89 (all materials included; yarn, leather/cord handle, pattern)
Thursday Apr 5th, 12th & 19th, 7-9pm
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Wet Felting: Beginners*
Join Jane as she introduces you to the wonderful world of wet felting. In this class you will learn the basics or creating flat felt out of wool roving.
Deets: 1 session, 3 hours, $59 (materials included)
Saturday April 14th, 10-1pm
Wet Felting: Next Steps*
In this class you will create 3 dimensional objects out of wool roving–hats, purses, anything at all!
Deets: 1 session, 3 hours, $59 (materials included)
Saturday April 14th, 2-5pm
*Take BOTH classes and get the full felting monty for ONLY $99!
Learn to Knit
Let’s learn the basics! We will cover Knit, Purl, Cast On, and Cast Off in just 2 hours!
Never picked up needles? Haven’t picked ‘em up in….oh, 20 years? Need a refresher? This class is for you.
Groupon users??? These are your dates. And everyone else’s too.
Deets: 1 session, 2 hours, $25
Saturday Jan 7th, 2-4pm
Sunday Jan 8th, 10am-12pm FULL
Thursday Jan 19th, 7-9pm
Friday Jan 27th, 10am-12pm
Friday Feb 17th, 10am-12pm
Sunday Feb 19th, 10am-12pm
Thursday Feb 23rd, 7-9pm
Saturday Mar 10th, 10am-12pm
Friday Mar 16th, 10am-12pm
Thursday Mar 22nd, 7-9pm
Saturday Apr 7th, 10am-12pm
Thursday Apr 26th, 7-9pm
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KNIT IN THE ROUND (AKA: Learn to knit, part II)
Ready for more???
Knitting in the round opens the doors to projects like socks, mitts, hats, sweaters…you name it!
We will use double pointed needles as well as the magic loop technique in this class.
And you’ll have the hat DONE by the end of the class. Seriously.
Deets: 1 session, 2 hours, $44 (all materials included; yarn, needles, pattern)
Friday Jan 27th, 2-4pm
Saturday Feb 18th, 2-4pm
Saturday Mar 10th, 2-4pm
Saturday Apr 7th, 2-4pm
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Learn to Crochet
Learn the basics of crochet and then put it to use by making a stylish cowl.
Deets: 3 sessions, 2 hours each, $39
Tuesday Jan 24th, 31st & Feb 7th, 7-9pm
Tuesday Mar 20th, 27th & Apr 3rd, 7-9pm
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SWING SET CARDI
Work through the stitches and shaping of the cutest crocheted cardigan I’ve ever laid eyes on.
The book included in the cost for this class is rammed with modern and adorable crocheted baby gear. It’s all you need.
Deets: 3 sessions, 2 hours each, $59 (Little Crochet by Linda Permann included, $24)
Tuesday Feb 28th, Mar 6th & 13th, 7-9pm
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SHELL STITCH BEANIE
These hats are so ‘in’ this year. And they’re a cinch. Let’s walk through the stitches together….
Deets: 1 session, 2+ hours $39 (cashmere blend yarn, pattern included)
Tuesday Feb 21st, 7-9pmish
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CROCHETED ELISE SHAWL
For those crocheters out there who are in a jealous rage about all the great lace knitted shawls available…….
This one’s for you. This easy, repetitive pattern is great for lace beginners.
Deets: 2 sessions, 2 hours each, $35
Thursday Mar 22nd & 29th, 7-9pm
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TUNISIAN CROCHET
We had such good reviews of this class last time around we’ve decided to do it again. This class will cover all the basics of Tunisian Crochet and get you started on your first project using the technique.
Deets: 3 sessions, 3 hours each, $39 (Tunisian crochet hook included)
Tuesday April 10th, 17th & 24th, 7-9pm
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SEEING STARS BLANKET
Take a time machine back to the 70s with this vintage crocheted blanket class.
A new and modern look makes this blanket a super fun addition to any room that needs a dash of MAJOR colour.
Learn the stitch and how to join them as you go. Professionally polished finishing techniques will also be addressed.
Deets: 2 sessions, 2 hours each, $35
Saturday Mar 24th & 31st, 10am-12pm
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SPECTRA KNIT-A-LONG
I’ve been looking forward to tackling one of Stephen West’s patterns for a while now.
This one is Spectra-cular…teehee.
Who’s with me??? Let’s sucker punch March. Because it always sucker punches us.
Deets: No Cost! Just show up….
Friday Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, 10am-12pm
What is a knit along class about?
Hi
I am very interested in learn to knit on Feb 19 on the Sunday and the learn to crochet on Jan 24.
Thanks
Serena
Hi Serena! Great–thanks! Please call the store to complete your registration. 905 954-1153
Wendy
Did you ever see if you were going to run the groc sox with Steph McPhee? I had voted for this one but now can’t find it on the website.