Instructor: Nancy Cavender

Sundays: December 8 and 15, 2019; 1:00-3:00 pm. 

These "Weekend Walking Mitts" are designed with extra length added to the fingers; unfold it for winter warmth, or wear them folded back when it's time to use your hands. They are knit in the round in DK weight yarn with decorative cables. Nancy will teach how to cable without a cable needle and how to work from charts; the pattern is both charted and written out.

Experience: Students should be comfortable knitting and purling in the round.

Materials needed:

• "Weekend Walking Mitts" pattern by Dianna Walla, available to purchase from Ravelry
• DK weight wool, such as Fibre Company Lore. Mitts are available in three sizes: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5) ” hand circumference; you'll need 170 (195, 220) yards for the project.
• US #3 double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

Materials are available to purchase here at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Materials needed:

• Pattern: "Umaro," by Jared Flood, available to purchase through the shop or on Ravelry
• Yarn: "Umaro" comes in three sizes, Baby Blanket (Throw, Coverlet). It gives instructions for three Brooklyn Tweed yarns:
  • Arbor, DK weight:  942 (2150, 3984) yards
  • Shelter, worsted weight: 789 (1870, 3584) yards
  • Quarry, bulky weight held double: 793 (1935, 3878) yards
• Needles: A 40" circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed. We will be doing a gauge swatch in the first class. Needles can be purchased from the shop after your gauge is determined.
  • Suggested needle size for Arbor: 4.5 mm (US 7)
  • Suggested needle size for Shelter: 5.5 mm (US 9)
  • Suggested needle size for Quarry: 9 mm (US 13)
• Notions: Blunt tapestry needle, T-pins, blocking wires (optional).Materials are available for purchase here at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Sundays: Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 15, Apr 19, 2020; 1:00-2:30 pm. 

Many of us have works-in-progress (WIPs) that need attention, often because we've gotten stuck along the way and need advice or instruction. Gather those WIPs and turn them into finished objects (FOs) with Marsha's guidance! This four-session class is for knitters who want the structure of regular meetings to help them complete a project or projects purchased from HYS. You'll meet once a month to knit together, evaluate your progress, and get answers to your questions.

Materials: All yarn should be purchased from Hillsborough Yarn Shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski.

Sundays: January 5, 19, and 26, 2020; 3:00-5:00 pm.

For absolute beginners: learn to knit. In the first session, you'll learn the knit stitch, in the second session, the purl stitch. In the last session, you'll learn to how to cast on and bind off.

Note: We love to encourage young, new knitters, but reserve this class for adults. Contact us if you'd like to schedule a private lesson for a minor and his/her parent.

Materials needed: smooth, worsted weight yarn in a light color; size 7 or 8 knitting needles. Materials are available for purchase at the shop.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski 

Saturday, February 1, 2020; 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.

Experience level: all
Learn to recognize and fix common knitting mistakes!  We’ll cover dropped stitches, ripping back and putting back correctly on the needles, unknitting and how to count rows. We’ll also cover how to avoid some common mistakes.

What to bring:  problems to fix if you have them, if not, class will have swatches.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturday, February 1, 2020; 1:30-3:00 pm.

• 3 swatches knit in stockinette stitch (knit a row, purl a row):  cast on 20 stitches, work in stockinette for 3 inches, then bind off.
• 2 swatches knit in garter stitch (knit every row):  cast on 20 stitches, knit for 3 inches, then bind off.
• yarn that your swatch was knit in
• a darning needle

Class Policy -

• Refunds and store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds and store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski  

Saturdays: February 1 and 15, 2020; 3:00-4:30 pm.

• Worsted, Aran or Bulky weight yarn. Sample was knit with 200 yards worsted weight; if you prefer a larger scarf, more yardage will be required
• Knitting needles in the size suggested on the label of your yarn

Materials are available to purchase at the shop.

Class Policy -

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Sundays: February 2 and 16, 2020; 3:00-5:00 pm.

In this class, for the adventurous beginner, you will learn new skills as you knit a pair of "Stitch-Sampler Handwarmers." Marsha will teach how to combine knit and purl stitches to create a ridged garter stitch cuff, a smooth stockinette stitch hand, and a springy ribbed edge. Because these handwarmers are knit flat, rather than in the round, you will also learn to seam using mattress stitch for both garter and stockinette.

Experience: students should be comfortable knitting, purling, casting on, and binding off.

Materials needed:

• "Stitch-Sampler Handwarmers & Ribbed Scarf Pattern," from the Churchmouse Classroom series
• ~110 yards of worsted or aran weight yarn
• US #8 needles, straight or circular
• locking stitch marker
• darning needle

Materials are available to purchase at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds and store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds and store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski 

Saturday, February 15, 2020; 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. 

• Bring a pattern to use as an example during class, for practice identifying gauge and swatching instructions
• Bring three swatches on any kind of yarn, still on the needles:
  • Make two as follows: cast on 20 stitches, work 3" in stockinette stitch
  • Make one as follows: cast on 20 stitches, work 3" in garter stitch

Class Policy -

• Refunds and store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds and store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturday, February 15, 2020; 1:30-3:00 pm.

Learn to decipher the parts of a pattern to make knitting more fun!

We will go through parts of the pattern, then diagrams, charts, pattern notes, abbreviations, errors in a pattern, copyright issues, online tutorials and more. Marsha will provide examples of patterns for practice and demonstration, but do bring any patterns you'd like to take a closer look at if you have them.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturday, February 29, 2020; 1:30 - 3:00 pm. 

Blocking is that essential finishing touch that finesses your finished fabric, setting its size and shape. Join Marsha for an introduction to blocking: what is it, how does it work, when should you do it, and why? Learn about the techniques and tools that are used for blocking and how best to apply them, from pins and wires to towels and mats.

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturday, February 29, 2020; 3:00 - 5:00 pm. 

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski.

Saturdays: March 14, 28, and April 11, 2020; 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.

For absolute beginners: learn to knit. In the first session, you'll learn the knit stitch, in the second session, the purl stitch. In the last session, you'll learn to how to cast on and bind off.

Note: We love to encourage young, new knitters, but reserve this class for adults. Contact us if you'd like to schedule a private lesson for a minor and his/her parent.

Materials needed: smooth, worsted weight yarn in a light color; size 7 or 8 knitting needles. Materials are available for purchase at the shop.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski 

Saturday, March 14, 2020; 1:30-3:30 pm.

• A few yards of DK or worsted weight yarn in two colors
• Crochet hook, any size
• Knitting needles suitable for DK or worsted weight yarn (anything between US 5 and 8)
• A swatch knit as follows:
  • Cast on 20 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch (knitting on right side rows, purling on wrong side rows) for 4". Bind off.

Class Policy -

• Refunds and store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds and store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski 

Saturdays: March 14 and 28, 2020; 3:30-5:00 pm. 

This class is ideal for new knitters ready for the next step. Learn to increase and decrease, and gain experience in pattern-reading while knitting this leaf-shaped washcloth. Class assumes knowledge of knit, purl, cast on, and bind off; Marsha will teach the rest.

Materials needed:

• "Leafy Washcloth," by Megan Goodacre, a free download from Ravelry
• ~30 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn, like Berroco Modern Cotton or Cascade Nifty Cotton
• US #7 or 8 needles
• stitch markers

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Sunday, March 15, 2020; 3:00-4:30 pm.

Charts are a graphic representation of a knitting pattern. They might look intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, they can be even easier and faster than written instructions. Marsha will teach how to read charts both working flat and in the round, and cover the basics of color, lace and cable charts. Students will practice knitting a swatch from a simple chart during class.

Experience: students should be comfortable casting on, knitting, and purling.

Materials needed:

• DK or worsted weight yarn and needles to work with (anywhere from US 5-8); please come to class with 20 stitches cast on and the first row purled
• Any charts in patterns you have that you would like help interpreting

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski 

Saturday, March 28, 2020; 1:30-3:30 pm.

• Four swatches using DK or worsted weight yarn, knit as follows:
  • Cast on 20 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch (knitting on right side rows, purling on wrong side rows) for 2". Leave on needles, with yarn attached. You'll use two of these swatches for the three needle bind off, and two for kitchener stitch.
• One swatch using DK or worsted weight yarn, knit as follows:
  • Cast on 20 stitches. Work in 1x1 ribbing for 2". Leave on needles, with yarn attached. You'll use this swatch for the tubular bind off.
• Darning needle

Class Policy -

• Refunds and store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds and store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Sundays: September 8, October 13, November 17, and December 8, 2019; 3:00-4:30 pm.

Many of us have works-in-progress (WIPs) that need attention, often because we've gotten stuck along the way and need advice or instruction. Gather those WIPs and turn them into finished objects (FOs) with Marsha's guidance! This four-session class is for knitters who want the structure of regular meetings to help them complete a project or projects purchased from HYS. You'll meet once a month to knit together, evaluate your progress, and get answers to your questions.

Materials: All yarn should be purchased from Hillsborough Yarn Shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Amy Wentley 

Saturdays: October 19, November 2, December 7, 2019, and January 4 and 25, 2020; 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.

Note: We are offering two separate sections of this popular class; please be sure to note the correct dates and times for the section you enroll in!

• Pattern: "The Weekender," by Andrea Mowry, available to purchase on Ravelry
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn that knits up at 18 sts = 4", such as Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (50 g/140 yd). "The Weekender" comes in the following sizes: 39.5 (44, 48.5, 52, 56.5)(60, 64.5, 68, 72.5)” circumference at bust. You'll need 915 (1015, 1130, 1265, 1385)(1520, 1640, 1790, 1910) yards for the project. We will be working on a gauge swatch in the first class, so please purchase your yarn and wind at least one skein beforehand.
• Needles: Three different needle sizes are required for this sweater. Come to class with a US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle (any length) made from the material you most like to work with (wood or metal). We'll do a gauge swatch in class. You'll need one needle size for the main fabric of the garment, a needle size 0.5 mm smaller for the ribbing (the pattern suggests US 8, 5 mm), and a needle size 0.5 mm smaller than that for the tubular cast-on (the pattern suggests US 7, 4.5 mm). You'll need one 40" circular needle and a set of DPNs for each needle size.  For the most accurate measure of gauge for this sweater, Amy recommends doing a swatch in the round. To do this, you'll need a 16-inch circular needle of the same type (wood or metal) that you intend to work the sweater with. Needles can be purchased from the shop after your gauge is determined.
• Notions: Stitch markers (3), tapestry needle, scissors, stitch holders or waste yarn, and a row counter is recommendedMaterials are available for purchase here at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Amy Wentley

Saturdays: February 22, March 7 & 21, April 25, 2020; 10:00 am -12:00 noon.

Note: We are offering two separate sections of this popular class; please be sure to note the correct dates and times for the section you enroll in!

Join us for a fun design class full of imagination, ideas and color!

Strange Brew is a wonderful book by Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel that guides you through designing and knitting your own custom colorwork sweater. It offers instructions for 25 sizes and 3 gauges as well as inspiration for color and motif.

This class will focus on design. By the last session you should be ready cast on and knit your own personal design. Topics covered in the class will include options for your consideration (yarn weight, motif design and distribution, size, fit), choosing motifs and colors (exploring different motifs, color theory, touring the different yarns and colors at HYS, yoke recipes) and building your pattern (swatching, modifications, composing, charting, tracking).

Experience: Students should have experience knitting colorwork items and either a top-down or bottom-up sweater in the round.

Materials needed:

• Strange Brew, by Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel, available to purchase at the shop
• A notebook (preferably graph paper) to take notes and sketch design ideas.
• Some colored pencils or pens.
• A cloth measuring tape. A small ruler (the HYS needle gauge is fine).

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Amy Wentley 

Saturdays: November 16, 1:00-3:00 pm; December 7, 3:00-5:00 pm; January 4, 25, and February 22, 2020; 1:00-3:00 pm.

Note: We are offering two separate sections of this popular class; please be sure to note the correct dates and times for the section you enroll in! 

• Pattern: "The Weekender," by Andrea Mowry, available to purchase on Ravelry
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn that knits up at 18 sts = 4", such as Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (50 g/140 yd). "The Weekender" comes in the following sizes: 39.5 (44, 48.5, 52, 56.5)(60, 64.5, 68, 72.5)” circumference at bust. You'll need 915 (1015, 1130, 1265, 1385)(1520, 1640, 1790, 1910) yards for the project. We will be working on a gauge swatch in the first class, so please purchase your yarn and wind at least one skein beforehand.For the most accurate measure of gauge for this sweater,
• Needles: Three different needle sizes are required for this sweater. Come to class with a US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle (any length) made from the material you most like to work with (wood or metal). We'll do a gauge swatch in class. You'll need one needle size for the main fabric of the garment, a needle size 0.5 mm smaller for the ribbing (the pattern suggests US 8, 5 mm), and a needle size 0.5 mm smaller than that for the tubular cast-on (the pattern suggests US 7, 4.5 mm). You'll need one 40" circular needle and a set of DPNs for each needle size.For the most accurate measure of gauge for this sweater, Amy recommends doing a swatch in the round. To do this, you'll need a 16-inch circular needle of the same type (wood or metal) that you intend to work the sweater with. Needles can be purchased from the shop after your gauge is determined.
• Notions: Stitch markers (3), tapestry needle, scissors, stitch holders or waste yarn, and a row counter is recommendedMaterials are available for purchase here at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Amy Wentley 

Saturdays: March 7 and 21, April 25, May 16, and June 13, 2020; 3:00-5:00 pm.

Note: We are offering three separate sections of this popular class; please be sure to note the correct dates and times for the section you enroll in!

• Pattern: "The Weekender," by Andrea Mowry, available to purchase on Ravelry
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn that knits up at 18 sts = 4", such as Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (50 g/140 yd). "The Weekender" comes in the following sizes: 39.5 (44, 48.5, 52, 56.5)(60, 64.5, 68, 72.5)” circumference at bust. You'll need 915 (1015, 1130, 1265, 1385)(1520, 1640, 1790, 1910) yards for the project. We will be working on a gauge swatch in the first class, so please purchase your yarn and wind at least one skein beforehand.
• Needles: Three different needle sizes are required for this sweater. Come to class with a US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle (any length) made from the material you most like to work with (wood or metal). We'll do a gauge swatch in class. You'll need one needle size for the main fabric of the garment, a needle size 0.5 mm smaller for the ribbing (the pattern suggests US 8, 5 mm), and a needle size 0.5 mm smaller than that for the tubular cast-on (the pattern suggests US 7, 4.5 mm). You'll need one 40" circular needle and a set of DPNs for each needle size. For the most accurate measure of gauge for this sweater, Amy recommends doing a swatch in the round. To do this, you'll need a 16-inch circular needle of the same type (wood or metal) that you intend to work the sweater with. Needles can be purchased from the shop after your gauge is determined.
• Notions: Stitch markers (3), tapestry needle, scissors, stitch holders or waste yarn, and a row counter is recommendedMaterials are available for purchase here at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Amy Wentley

Saturdays: March 7 and 21, April 25, and May 16, 2020; 1:00-3:00 pm. 

Note: We are offering two separate sections of this popular class; please be sure to note the correct dates and times for the section you enroll in!

Join us for a fun design class full of imagination, ideas and color!

Strange Brew is a wonderful book by Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel that guides you through designing and knitting your own custom colorwork sweater. It offers instructions for 25 sizes and 3 gauges as well as inspiration for color and motif.

This class will focus on design. By the last session you should be ready cast on and knit your own personal design. Topics covered in the class will include options for your consideration (yarn weight, motif design and distribution, size, fit), choosing motifs and colors (exploring different motifs, color theory, touring the different yarns and colors at HYS, yoke recipes) and building your pattern (swatching, modifications, composing, charting, tracking).

Experience: Students should have experience knitting colorwork items and either a top-down or bottom-up sweater in the round.

Materials needed:

• Strange Brew, by Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel, available to purchase at the shop
• A notebook (preferably graph paper) to take notes and sketch design ideas.
• Some colored pencils or pens.
• A cloth measuring tape. A small ruler (the HYS needle gauge is fine).

Class Policy -

• Refunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Robin Bibby 

Sundays: January 19 and 26, February 9 and 23, 2020; 1:00-3:00 pm. 

Take your knitting to the next level with these basic toe-up socks! This class is designed to help knitters polish their Magic Loop technique while learning toe-up sock construction. The original Magic Loop technique employs one long circular needle in lieu of double point needles, while the modified technique uses two shorter circular needles. Learn how to knit 2 socks at a time with either Magic Loop approach. Three sizes are available for adults in small, medium and large. Robin will teach toe-up sock construction, knitting in the round with circular needles, knitting 2 socks at a time, Judy’s Magic cast on, increases and decreases, binding off, and using stitch markers and row counters to track your work.

Experience: Students should be comfortable knitting and purling. Previous experience
knitting in the round with circular needles is a plus but not required. For proper sizing, a
4”x4” swatch should be knit prior to class and needle size adjusted as needed to obtain
the required gauge of 7 stitches per inch.

Materials needed:

• "Fingering Toe-Up Magic Loop Socks" pattern, by Liat Gat,
  available for free on Ravelry. Robin will also provide print copies at start of class.
• 350-400 yards fingering weight/sock yarn. A high twist plied superwash wool or wool blend is strongly recommended.
• 40” or 47” circular needle size US 1 or 2 for original Magic Loop method, OR two 24” or
  32” circular needles size US 1 or 2 for modified Magic Loop method.
• Tape measure
• Row counter
• Stitch markers – including a few removable pin style markers
• Tapestry needle

Materials are available to purchase here at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds and store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
• Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was closed for inclement weather.
• Refunds and store credits for missed classes cannot be made.