Free Crochet Lesson Aug 10
2024-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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Looking to learn the basics of crochet?

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.

Granny Square Workshop Aug 10
2024-08-10 14:00 - 16:00
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Class is on Aug 10 at 2:00-4:00pm.

Granny Squares are a very popular motif that is used to create a wide array of crochet wear. In this 2-hour workshop, students will learn how to read a pattern and combine different stitches to crochet a Granny Square, along with different ways you can join them together! This class is perfect for a beginner looking to take their new skill to the next level.

Level: Beginner

Skills Required: chain, single crochet

Materials: 50 grams DK weight yarn4.5mm crochet hookDarning needle

Learn to Knit Lace
2024-08-17 10:30 - 12:00
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Knitted in cotton yarn with easy to memorize lacy stitch, Summer Bandana is essential for summer holidays. It is knitted back and forth on straight needles. Lace looks beautiful but also looks daunting to create. But this class will show you how easy it actually is. The most basic type of lace that can be created requires the knowledge of only 4 basic knitting stitches: knit, purl, yarn over (yo), and knit two together (k2tog).

Materials:Pattern: Summer BandanaKnitting needles US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 2.5 (3.0 mm)Knitter’s needle or crochet hookSport weight cotton yarn 130 – 200 yards

Easy Honeycomb Mesh Tee
2024-08-21 13:00 - 14:30
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Classes are on Aug 21 & 28 at 1:00-2:30pm

Are you ready to dive into the world of crocheting your own clothes? Learn how to apply your knowledge so far to follow a pattern and crochet this airy summer tee with only a few basic stitches! It’s the perfect first garment for crocheters looking to a world of handmade fashion.

Materials: Honeycomb Mesh Tee by Tasha Margette4.5mm Hook279-744 yards (255-680m) of Line

Techniques: Double CrochetChainingSeaming

Gauge:18 dc x 5 rows = 4 x 4″ or 10 x 10 cm

Free Crochet Lesson Aug 23
2024-08-23 12:00 - 13:00

Granny Square Workshop Aug 24
2024-08-24 14:00 - 16:00
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Class is on Aug 24 at 2:00-4:00pm.

Granny Squares are a very popular motif that is used to create a wide array of crochet wear. In this 2-hour workshop, students will learn how to read a pattern and combine different stitches to crochet a Granny Square, along with different ways you can join them together! This class is perfect for a beginner looking to take their new skill to the next level.

Level: Beginner

Skills Required: chain, single crochet

Materials: 50 grams DK weight yarn4.5mm crochet hookDarning needle

Rhinebeck KAL
2024-09-03 15:00 - 17:00
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Tuesday September 3, 10, 17, & 24 from 3-5 pm

SEPTEMBER KNIT ALONG IS RHINEBECK THEMED!!

Whether you plan to go to Rhinebeck for the New York Sheep and Wool Festival or just experiencing a little bit of FOMO (fear of missing out), September’s KAL is for you.

September is filled with inspiring Knit and Crochet patterns. Sweaters, vests and accessory designs are all over social media and Ravelry. And don’t we want to knit them all?

Pick a sweater, vest, or accessory pattern and purchase your yarn at Mother Knitter and have a seat at the KAL table. We have some suggestions below:

Stromboli

by Caitlin Hunter

Dark Matter Cowl

by Cheryl Faust

A New Leaf Beret

by Karysha

Eventide

by Afifa

Framed

by Andrea Mowry

Fleur Sweater Crochet-Along! (CAL)
2024-09-05 15:00 - 17:00
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Thursdays Sept 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 3:00-5:00pm

Join us this September for our first Crochet Along! We’ll be making the Fleur Sweater (2403 No_6) from Sandnes Garn, a modern spin on the classic granny square sweater! First, you’ll make the squares, then you’ll seam them together to form the garment, and finally, the ribbing is done in knitting (or can be modified to crochet ribbing). This is the perfect project to enhance your crochet skills and welcome in the fall season with a gorgeous new wardrobe staple!

Crochet Along is free and requires Sandnes Garn yarn purchased at Mother Knitter.

The pattern calls for lace-weight yarn held with fingering weight yarn or a DK weight yarn held alone.

Fleur Sweater NR. 6

Free Crochet Lesson Sept 6
2024-09-06 11:00 - 12:00

WALANDA BRIOCHE HAT KAL
2024-09-11 11:00 - 13:00
3 sessions, repeats weekly.

Photo & Pattern design by Katrin Schubert. Get the pattern here!

The Walanda hat is knit with classic brioche stitches. Katrin Schubert patterns make brioche knitting easily understood and I am happy to offer this KAL for you to enhance your knitting skills. While this is not a class, during the first session I will introduce the cast on and basic stitches and then we will all cast on the hat together

Advanced Beginner Skill Level.

Must know knit and purl, reading a pattern, and it is recommend watching a You-tube to become familiar with brioche knitting prior to the first session.

Materials required:

240 yds DK weight yarn, 2 contrasting colors (120 yds of each color)

US 4 or 3.5 mm 16” circular needle, DPNS or long circular for crown depending on your preferred method.

Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

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Knit Academy
2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:30
LEVEL: Knitting 101

Prerequisite: Enthusiasm

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This class is designed for the true beginner, someone who needs a refresher! 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!

Not a beginner but want to learn a new skill? Our instructor can meet you where you are on our knitting journey and help you advance!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.

Sunny Crossover Crochet Bag
2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:00
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The Sunny Crossover is the simplest, practical crochet pattern ever! It’s the perfect project for beginners and a fantastic next step for anyone who has attended our Granny Square workshops.

This charming crossbody bag is the ultimate quick project, ideal for practicing and reinforcing basic crochet stitches.

Throughout the class, you’ll master single crochets, double crochets, and slip stitches—with the option to dabble with the crab stitch—all while crafting a functional accessory perfect for everyday use.

With just 2 skeins of Tykk Line and a 4mm crochet hook, you can create a lovely bag that’s as fun to make as it is to wear!

Materials:FREE PATTERN: Sunny Crossover Crochet Bag2 skeins of Tykk Line available at Mother Knitter Yarn Studio4mm crochet hookdarning needlesmall scissors

Knit Academy
2024-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Mother Knitter Yarn Studio
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Classes are every Saturdays Sept 14, 21, & 28 at 10:00-11:30am

LEVEL: Knitting 101

Prerequisite: Enthusiasm

This class is designed for the true beginner, someone who needs a refresher! 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!

Not a beginner but want to learn a new skill? Our instructor can meet you where you are on our knitting journey and help you advance!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.

Intro to Brioche Workshop
2024-09-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Mother Knitter Yarn Studio
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Learn how to knit brioche while you make this beautiful hat for the fall. The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up using reversible two-color brioche stitch. Pattern includes directions for both fitted hat and slouchy beanie.

Materials:Pattern: Gaja by Marie PetraMain Color (MC): 70m / 76yds / 25g / 0.9ozContrast Color (CC): 70 m / 76yds / 25g / 0.9ozFor a slouchy beanie:Main Color (MC): 80m / 87yds / 40g / 1.4ozContrast Color (CC): 80 m / 87yds / 40g / 1.4ozUS5 circular needlesstitch markertapestry needle

The Blomstring Slipover KAL
2024-09-14 12:00 - 15:00
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The Blomstring Slipover is the perfect layering piece for in between seasons and chilly summer nights! This knitalong is perfect for the advanced beginner, looking to dive into garment making. While this is not a class, we will be there to help you along the way.

First, the front is knitted with bobbles to create the center of the flowers, and then the back is knitted separately. We will then embroider petals around the puff stitches to accentuate the look. The slipover is held together with bows at the sides, making the fit highly adjustable!

Level: Advanced beginnerSkills required: knit and purl, basic knowledge reading a patternMaterials: Blomsting slipover pattern by Fiber Tales available here.

755-1475 yards Worsted weight yarn (depending on size)5mm/US8 needles for body4mm/US6 needles for neckTapestry needle

Free Crochet Lesson Sept 20
2024-09-20 11:00 - 12:00

Brioche Celtic Knots Cowl Knit Along
2024-10-02 11:00 - 13:00
This is a 3-session event

This two-tone cowl features a motif of Celtic knots created with a brioche star stitch and the regular Brioche stitch.

Skills required: Enthusiasm, and be familiar with 2-color brioche knitting in-the-round, with brioche decreases and increases.

Materials required: 2 50g skeins DK weight yarn in contrasting colors, 3.5mm/US4 – 24″ circular knitting needle, stitch markers, darning needle, scissors.

Yarn must be purchased at Mother Knitter.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brioche-celtic-knot-cowl

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Free Learn to Knit
2024-10-05 15:00 - 16:00
Looking to learn the basics of knitting or crocheting?

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 allowed or getting help on an existing project. 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 4 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.

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Basic Sweater
2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:30
4 weekly session.

October is the beginning of sweater weather! Don’t worry you have time to make a sweater….because sweater weather lasts until March! This class will teach you how to make a basic top down sweater with raglan sleeves. We’ll use the No Frills Sweater from Petite Knit for those interested in making a pullover and The Novice Cardigan (also Petite Knit) for those interested in making a cardigan.

Requirements:

Yarn purchase from Mother Knitter Yarn studio.

All the basic notions are available at Mother Knitter – needles, stitch markers, scissors, darning needle, etc.

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Links to patterns, purchased separately

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/no-frills-sweater

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/novice-cardigan—mohair-edition

Knit-along: Socktober!
2024-10-10 14:00 - 16:00
4 weeks Thursday, October 10,17, 24, 31

Socks are perfect for on-the-go knitting and in-between chilly seasons! For this knit along, you may choose any pattern as long as it is for socks.

Below are a few patterns we are loving right now! Choose a basic pattern if this is your first pair, or try a color work sock to up your knitting skills and get ready for the spooky season with Halloween-inspired socks.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spooky-sock-set

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shadow-wrap-heel-socks-2-ways

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Knit Academy
2024-10-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Mother Knitter Yarn Studio
3 events in this series

LEVEL: Knitting 101

Prerequisite: Enthusiasm

This class is designed for the true beginner, someone who needs a refresher! 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!

Not a beginner but want to learn a new skill? Our instructor can meet you where you are on our knitting journey and help you advance!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.

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Sage Advice Square
2024-10-11 12:00 - 14:00
Up your granny square game with the Sage Advice Square! This pattern takes traditional stitches and combines them in different ways to create a beautiful pattern. In this two-session workshop, students will learn how to read an intermediate pattern and be capable of completing all of the stitches involved on their own.

Level: Intermediate

Skills Required: chain, single crochet, double crochet, magic ring

Materials:

Sage Advice Square pattern by Pam Knighton-Haener https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sage-advice-square

3 or 4 colors worsted or DK weight yarn

4.5mm or 5mm crochet hook (depending on yarn weight)

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Free Learn to Crochet
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00
Looking to learn the basics of crocheting?

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 allowed or getting help on an existing project. 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 4 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.

Sign up for free!
