Norwegian Fir Baby Cardigan
2024-03-16 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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Classes are on March 16, 23 & 30 at 4:30-6:00pm.

Learn how to knit a cardigan in a miniature size before jumping into one for yourself! This class will teach you all you need to knit this top-down baby cardigan, including how to work the construction of a sweater, how to add a buttonhole, create the elegant lace detailing, and how to read the pattern.

Level: intermediate

Skills required: how to knit, purl, and basic knowledge of increasing

Materials: Norwegian Fir Top Down Cardigan pattern by OGE Knitwear Designs3.75mm (US5) 32”-40” circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)1 button411-655 yards DK weight yarn

Free Learn to Knit March 22
2024-03-22 12:00 - 13:00
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Looking to learn the basics of knitting?

Then we have a starter class just for you! We are offering a FREE 1 hour class per person!

These classes are for LEARNING ONLY. Cast-on and basic stitches will be taught. No projects or help on an existing project will be included in this class. If you do need help, please consider our private sessions.

Purchase of yarn from Mother Knitter Yarn Studio is required, as well as a reservation using the link above. No walk-ins, please. Each class is limited to 5 people in total.

With ID, Veterans, teachers, and students get 10% of future class fees (this does not apply to private sessions).

Limited to one free class per customer. No repeats.

Knit a Lace Hat
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00
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Class is on March 28 at 6:00-8:00pm.

This 2-hour workshop is the perfect start to learning how to knit lace! Students will start to knit the Plucky Anniversary Hat, which is a quick and versatile accessory. This class will teach the necessary increases and decreases involved in lace, as well as how to read written and charted lace instructions. Please complete the Twisted Ribbing prior to the start of class. If you need help with ribbing or working in the round, please consider taking a private lesson before the start of this class.

Level: Intermediate

Skills Required: How to knit and purl, working in the round

Materials: PatternUS5(3.75mm) 16” circular needleUS7(4.5mm) 16” and 40” circular needlesStitch markers 200 yards dk weight yarn

Free Learn to Knit March 29
2024-03-29 12:00 - 13:00

Free Learn to Knit March 30
2024-03-30 14:30 - 15:30

The Rock It Tee
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:30
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3 Classes are on April 3, 10 & 24 at 10:00am-11:30pm

Knitwear is not just for fall and winter weather! This top-down spring/summer pullover will keep you cool and ‘cool’! And yes, you can have it done in 3 lessons over 4 weeks.

Skills you will learn:EyeletsI-cord edgingKnitting in the roundRaglan sleeves

Materials Needed:Size 5 needle with a 24 or 32-inch cord is recommended.You will need fingering weight yarn and mohair – great options available at Mother Knitter! Pattern for Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee

The Knitting Academy
2024-04-03 12:30 - 14:00 | Mother Knitter Yarn Studio
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3 classes are every Wednesday, April 3, 10 & 24 at 12:30 pm – 2:00pm

LEVEL: Knitting 101

Prerequisite: Enthusiasm

This class is designed for the true beginner! Learn everything you need to know about knitting in these three 90-minute classes. These comprehensive classes will get you on your way to be a confident knitter! You will learn the following:

● Different weights and types of yarn

● The relationship between yarn type and needle size

● How to cast on stitches

● How to work the knit stitch and the purl stitch

● How to bind off stitches

● How to measure and make a gauge swatch

● How to read a pattern

● How to fix minor mistakes (dropped stitches, ‘tinking’ or unknitting a row, how to insert a lifeline)

● Basic shaping (increasing and decreasing stitches)

● Basic finishing (weaving in ends, blocking)

● How to measure and make a gauge swatch

Supplies needed: a skein of DK or worsted weight yarn, size 6 needles (circular is recommended, but straight needles are also acceptable), a tapestry needle, small scissors, stitch markers, and a gauge ruler. Supplies needed for class must be purchased from Mother Knitter.

Spring Fling Shawl
2024-04-03 14:30 - 16:00
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3 Classes are on April 3, 10 & 24 at 2:30-4:00pm

Those cool summer nights are perfect for the ‘It’s a Spring Fling’ Shawl! The color combinations are endless or knit it in one color! Either way it’s beautiful and lightweight. You’ll learn eyelets and a beautiful picot bind-off.

Materials Needed:fingering weight yarnsize 5 needle with a 32” cordPattern for It’s a Spring Fling by Caroll DJ

Alpine Bloom Hat
2024-04-04 14:30 - 16:00
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2 Classes are on April 4 & 11 at 2:30-4:00pm

Knit a gorgeous hat while learning stranded colorwork! This class will teach you how to hold two strands of yarn at a time, manage tension, and read a colorwork chart. Leave with an accessory sure to turn heads!

Complete the ribbing portion of the hat before the start of class so we can jump right into the colorwork! If you need help with ribbing or knitting in the round, please consider taking a private lesson before the start of this class.

Level: Intermediate

Skills Required: knit, purl, working in the round

Materials: Alpine Bloom Hat pattern by Caitlin Hunter 2 colors sport weight yarn US3(3.25mm) 16″ circular needle for ribbing US5(3.75mm) 16″ circular needle and preferred needles for small circumference knitting Stitch markers

Palmistry Mitts
2024-04-05 12:00 - 13:30
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3 classes are on April 5, 12 & 26 at 12:00-1:30pm

These fingerless Mitts are the perfect project to take your skills to the next level! Learn the Magic Loop method of circular knitting and increases to create a can’t-live-without accessory!

Level: Advanced beginner

Skills required: Knit and Purl

Materials: Palmistry Worsted pattern by Stephanie Lotven85-180 yards Worsted weight yarn US3(3.25mm) 40″ circular needle US5(3.75mm) 40″ circular needle Stitch markers

Free Learn to Knit April 5
2024-04-05 14:00 - 15:00

The Knitting Academy
2024-04-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Mother Knitter Yarn Studio
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3 classes are every Saturday on April 6, 13 & 27 at 10:00am – 11:30am

LEVEL: Knitting 101

Prerequisite: Enthusiasm

This class is designed for the true beginner! Learn everything you need to know about knitting in these three 90-minute classes. These comprehensive classes will get you on your way to be a confident knitter! You will learn the following:

● Different weights and types of yarn

● The relationship between yarn type and needle size

● How to cast on stitches

● How to work the knit stitch and the purl stitch

● How to bind off stitches

● How to measure and make a gauge swatch

● How to read a pattern

● How to fix minor mistakes (dropped stitches, ‘tinking’ or unknitting a row, how to insert a lifeline)

● Basic shaping (increasing and decreasing stitches)

● Basic finishing (weaving in ends, blocking)

● How to measure and make a gauge swatch

Supplies needed: a skein of DK or worsted weight yarn, size 6 needles (circular is recommended, but straight needles are also acceptable), a tapestry needle, small scissors, stitch markers, and a gauge ruler. Supplies needed for class must be purchased from Mother Knitter.

Brioche Headband Workshop
2024-04-06 13:00 - 16:00
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1 class is on April 6 at 1:00-4:00pm

This lightweight headband will keep the springtime breezes from blowing your hair in your face. You’ll learn two color brioche knitted flat with brioche increases and decreases. A longer cord is also fine or size 3 double-pointed needles.

Materials Needed:2 colors of fingering weight yarn3US needles with 16in cordPattern for Sprinkles of Spring Headband by Megan Gonzalez

Close to You Shawl
2024-04-06 16:14 - 17:45
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2 classes are on April 6 & 13 at 4:45-5:45pm

The Close to You Shawl is the perfect project to bring your new knitting skills to the next level! In this class, students will learn how to read a pattern, as well as increase and decrease to create the shape and lace pattern.

Level: Beginner

Skills Required: knit stitch

Materials: Pattern for the Close to You Shawl by Justyna Lorkowskaapprox. 420 yards fingering weight yarnUS6(4mm) 32″ circular needle Stitch markers

Free Learn to Knit April 12
2024-04-12 14:00 - 15:00

Free Learn to Knit April 26
2024-04-26 14:00 - 15:00

Free Learn to Knit April 27
2024-04-27 12:00 - 13:00

Learn to Double Knit
2024-04-27 13:00 - 16:00
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1 time class on April 27 at 1:00-4:00pm

Are you an intermediate knitter? Up your knitting game and learn double knitting! This class will teach you the technique you need to make awesome reversible patterned scarfs, hats, cowls, and more. We’ll learn on a manageable-sized project (hot pad) with a spring theme. You will learn the two-color Italian tubular cast-on and the tubular bind-off. Don’t be intimidated! We’ll have fun!

Materials Needed:Worsted weight yarn7US knitting needlesPattern for Double Knit Butterfly by Laura’s Knits

Free Learn to Knit May 4
2024-05-04 10:30 - 11:30

Intro to Brioche Workshop
2024-05-04 12:30 - 14:00 | Mother Knitter Yarn Studio
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This knitting technique produces a soft and squishy fabric that’s perfect for hats, cowls, scarves and headbands. It can be worked in one or two colors. This suggested pattern will get you started with brioche!

Materials:Brioche Cat Hat Pattern by Natasha SillsUS 4 – 3.5 mm needlesWorsted Weight yarn

Next Steps in Brioche: Level 2
2024-05-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Mother Knitter Yarn Studio
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Keep going with your new brioche skills! Learn how to work increases and decreases in brioche when knitting flat by making this beautiful scarf.

Materials needed:Brioche Basix Scarf PatternUS 8 or 10 needlesWorsted weight yarn (preferably in Malabrigo Rios)

Knit a Pussy Hat
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:30
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2 classes on May 11 & 18 at 2:00-3:30pm

Make a statement wearing the Pussy Hat! In this 2-session class, you’ll learn to incorporate knit and purl stitches into the design, as well as seaming up the hat to create the shape. Leave the class feeling empowered and capable of moving on with your knitting skills!

Level: beginner

Skills required: knit stitch

Materials: Pussy Power Hat pattern100 grams worsted weight yarnUS8 (5mm) straight or circular needles Tapestry needle

Sophie Scarf
2024-05-16 14:00 - 15:30
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Classes are on May 16 & 23 at 2:00-3:30

A perfect project for beginners!!

The Sophie Scarf pattern has been taking the knitting world by storm and we’re so excited to be offering a class for it! Taught by our very own Sophie, learn how to increase, decrease, knit an i-cord edge, and follow a pattern. This is a great beginner class to take your knitting to the next step. Can be made in two different sizes, to wrap around the neck once or twice. Depending on the yarn used, you can make this accessory light and airy for warmer months or more insulating for colder months.

Materials: Any DK weight (or heavier for a wider scarf). Sandnes Garn Spot, Alpakka, Merinoull or DuoHook US 4 – 3.5 mmSophie Scarf Pattern

Free Learn to Knit May 18
2024-05-18 10:30 - 11:30

Learn to Knit Mosaic
2024-05-18 12:30 - 14:00
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Here’s a relatively easy way to add color to your knitting. This quick project will get you comfortable with the mosaic technique in time for cold weather. You’ll need bulky yarn in two colors. See the pattern for needle and yarn details.

Windowpane Headband pattern

Magic Loop Method Workshop
2024-06-01 10:30 - 12:00
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The magic loop method is way of creating pieces with small circumferences (think sweater sleeves or socks) by using just one long, circular needle. It can be done on any needle size with a cable length of at least 24″ or 32″ or more, so try out a few lengths to find the one that works the best for you.

Materials:Circular needle: 24 or 32 inches longSmart yarn

Free Learn to Knit June 8
2024-06-08 12:00 - 13:00

The Knitting Academy
2024-06-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Mother Knitter Yarn Studio
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Classes are every Thursday, June 13, 20 & 27 at 10:00-11:30am

LEVEL: Knitting 101

Prerequisite: Enthusiasm

This class is designed for the true beginner! Learn everything you need to know about knitting in these three 90-minute classes. These comprehensive classes will get you on your way to be a confident knitter! You will learn the following:

● Different weights and types of yarn

● The relationship between yarn type and needle size

● How to cast on stitches

● How to work the knit stitch and the purl stitch

● How to bind off stitches

● How to measure and make a gauge swatch

● How to read a pattern

● How to fix minor mistakes (dropped stitches, ‘tinking’ or unknitting a row, how to insert a lifeline)

● Basic shaping (increasing and decreasing stitches)

● Basic finishing (weaving in ends, blocking)

● How to measure and make a gauge swatch

Supplies needed: a skein of DK or worsted weight yarn, size 6 needles (circular is recommended, but straight needles are also acceptable), a tapestry needle, small scissors, stitch markers, and a gauge ruler. Supplies needed for class must be purchased from Mother Knitter.

Double Pointed Needles Workshop
2024-06-15 10:30 - 12:00
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Ready to take your knitting skills up a notch? If you desire seamless, small-circumference creations like socks, mittens or hats, double-pointed needles (DPNs) are your go-to companions! In this class, we demystify the world of DPNs – from understanding their structure and purpose to mastering the art of knitting with them efficiently.

Materials:Double Point Needles (4 or 5 needle set)Smart yarn

Free Learn to Knit June 22
2024-06-22 12:00 - 13:00
