Knit-along: Socktober!
2024-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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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Close to you Shawl
2024-10-17 17:30 - 19:00
2 SessionsShawls are a cozy way to step into fall and we all love them at Mother Knitter. This is the perfect project to take your new knitting skills to the next level! Students will learn how to read a pattern, and incorporate increases and decreases to knit the lace design.

Level- Adventurous Beginner

Skills Required- knit and purl, basic knowledge of fixing mistakes

Materials: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you

Approx 420-500 yards fingering -dk weight yarn

US 6 (4mm) needles

Stitch marker

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Squared Up Baby Jacket
2024-10-18 10:30 - 12:00
3 Sessions

If you are interested in crocheting garments, this adorable baby cardigan is a great place to start!

Make a miniature size first, before jumping into a sweater for yourself! This is a skill-building class to learn the construction of a crochet sweater.

Level- Advanced beginner- intermediate

Skills Required- Chain, single crochet, double crochet

Materials: Squared up Baby Jacket pattern https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/squared-up-baby-jacket

400-1,300 yards fingering weight yarn (yardage depends on size)

3mm and 2.75mm crochet hooks

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Autumn Doodle Hat or Cowl (Oct 18)
2024-10-18 12:00 - 14:00
Learn to Knit Color Work 2 hour workshop

Learn the basics of color work while getting ready for the Halloween season! In this two-hour workshop, students will learn how to read a color work chart, hold their yarn several ways, as well as other tips to start your colorwork journey. Student must complete ribbing for either the hat or cowl before the start of class.

Level – Intermediate

Skills required: knit,how to work in the round

Materials:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-doodle-hat

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-doodle-cowl-single-sided

DK weight yarn

US 5 and US 4 circular needles

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Sage Advice Square
2024-10-11 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-18 15:00 - 17:00
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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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

Granny Square Workshop
2024-10-25 16:00 - 18:00
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

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Classic Cuffed Hat (Oct 26)
2024-10-26 10:30 - 12:00
Level: Adventurous beginner

Learn how to make this classic ribbed hat while learning new skills! This class will cover how to knit in the round two ways, on a 16’’ circular needle, as well as the Magic Loop Method once you knit the crown of the hat. Students will also learn how to decrease and read a basic pattern. The perfect small project to take with you wherever you go, get your needles ready!

Skills Required: how to knit and purl

Materials:

US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needle

US 7 (4.5mm) 16” and 40” circular needles

164-328 yards worsted weight yarn (yardage depends on hat size)

Stitch Markers

Darning needle

Classic Cuffed Hat pattern by Purl Soho: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/classic-cuffed-hat

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Autumn Doodle Hat or Cowl (Oct 26)
2024-10-26 14:30 - 16:30

Leaf Trellis Cowl (Oct 26)
2024-10-26 16:30 - 18:30
If you are intrigued with the beauty of cables, this class is a perfect place to start! The Leaf Trellis Cowl by Claire Borchardt is a warm accessory for chilly days ahead. Learn how to knit a couple of beginner cables with and without a cable needle. Please complete the bottom ribbing before the start of the workshop so we can jump right into the cables.

Level: Adventurous beginner to Intermediate

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

Materials:

Trellis Leaf Cowl pattern https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leaf-trellis-cowl

US 6 and US 7 ( 4mm and 4.5mm) 16” circular needles

250 yards DK weight yarn

Stitch markers

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Compass Cowl KAL
2024-11-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 14:00 - 16:00
Compass Cowl KAL 2-4pm Thursdays nov. 14th 21st, and dec 5th and 12th

NO SESSION ON NOV. 28TH

The Compass cowl is an enjoyable project with gorgeous cables going up the sides. This Knit-a-long is not a class, but we are excited to help everyone along their knitting journey!

Level: Intermediate

Skills Required: Knit, purl, reading a pattern. Some experience cabling is recommended but not required.

Get the pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/compass-5

Materials: Compass pattern by Kate Gagnon Osborn

US4(3.5mm) and US6(4mm) 16” circular needles

100-200 grams dk weight yarn

Recommended yarn- Scout by Kelbourne Woolens

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Close To You Shawl
2024-11-07 10:30 - 12:00
Close To You Shawl 2 weeks 10:30 – 12pm Thursdays Nov 7th and 14th

Shawls are a cozy way to step into fall and we all love them at Mother Knitter. This is the perfect project to take your new knitting skills to the next level! Students will learn how to read a pattern, and incorporate increases and decreases to knit the lace design.

Level- Adventurous Beginner

Skills Required- knit and purl, basic knowledge of fixing mistakes

Materials: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you

Approx 420-500 yards fingering -dk weight yarn

US 6 (4mm) needles

Stitch marker

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Wovenseed Shawlette KAL
2024-11-09 10:30 - 12:30
The Wovenseed Shawlette by Nancy Marchant is a beautiful design full of texture and color play. This Knitalong is perfect for the knitter who wants an engaging project involving colorwork and the Woven Knitting technique. Nancy Marchant also has other woven knitting patterns, and you are welcome to choose another pattern, such as the Woven Warmth cowl or shawl. The Shawlette is a suggestion for getting started. Patterns include coloring sheets to plan out your color placement. While this Knitalong is not a class, we are excited to help you along the way!

Level: Advanced

Skills Required: colorwork/Intarsia using bobbins

Materials: US3 (3.25mm) 24” and 32” needles

You can use as many colors as you’d like. Pattern includes charts for 3 and 6 color weaving, plus a background color.

Yarn bobbins

Suggested yarn: Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Pegulhal or Mondim

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YOU CAN DO IT!! KNIT-ALONG
2024-11-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Mother Knitter Yarn Studio, 97 Broad st. Red Bank, NJ, 97 Broad St, Red Bank, New Jersey, 07701, United States
As 2024 unravels, we have planned this Knit-Along to be epic! Join us, in store, as we knit together while skill building and sharing, great conversation, laughter and community building. We’ve put together a selection for various skill levels.

Choose from one of three sweater designs from Sandnes Garn 2409 DIY Sweater Designs or the timeless Guernsey Sweater from the 2212 Catalog.

SAMMY SWEATERThe classic raglan pullover knit in stockinette stitch with Sunday and Tynn Silk MohairINTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED BEGINNER

LUMEN CARDIGAN

The season’s must have wrap knit in Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED

BONNIE DRESSCables adorn the season’s coziest dress that comes to life knit with Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED

GUERNSEY SWEATER

Texture, texture and more texture for this classic pullover with a modern twist. Knit with Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair.

ADVANCED BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE

Come on in to Mother Knitter Yarn Studio to select your Sandnes Garn Pattern and Yarn or suggested yarn substitutions.

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Knit Cable hat
2024-11-15 10:30 - 12:00
2-event class.

The October Road hat is a perfect first cable project. Get pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/october-road

From the designer:

“October Road hat is a unisex, visually-lush cabled beanie that gives the appearance of complexity, while remaining simple and attainable. Using simple 3×3, 2×2, and 1×1 cables, this beanie is the ideal first cabled hat project to get used to chart reading, cabling with or without a cable needle, working decreases, and practicing a tubular cast on.”

Level: Intermediate

Skills Required: knit, purl, cast on, reading a basic pattern

Materials: October Road pattern by Meghan Babin

US 4, US 5, and US 7 16” circular needles

220 yards dk/light worsted weight

Stitch markers

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Crochet Cable Hat
2024-11-16 14:30 - 16:00
https://www.mjsoffthehookdesigns.com/braided-fishtail-toque/

This hat would be a beautiful and cozy addition to any wardrobe, and perfect for the gifting season! Learn how to crochet ribbing, work front post and back post stitches to create the cables,and decreases for the shaping. This class will also help to teach how to read patterns. Perfect for the beginner looking to take their skills to the next level!

Level: Advanced beginner

Skills required: single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch

Materials: 185-330 yards DK weight yarn (depending on size)

G/6 4mm crochet hook

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