Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturday, August 24, 2019; 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski 

Sunday, August 25, 2019; 1:00-2:30 pm.

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

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 5, 19, and November 2, 2019; 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

Here is a chance to combine knitted lace and twisted ribbing in a botanical design, Amy van de Laar's "Ensata Scarf & Cowl." You can choose to use either lace-weight or fingering-weight yarn to create either a scarf or a cowl. In class we'll learn knitted lace stitches, how to knit from charts, how to knit in the round, and various cast-on and bind-off options. You'll also learn tips for how to keep track of your progress and fix mistakes.

Experience: Students should be very comfortable knitting and purling.

Materials needed:

• Pattern: "Ensata Scarf & Cowl," by Amy van de Laar, available to purchase on Ravelry
• Yarn:
  • For practice: Worsted weight wool yarn in a light color.
  • For the project: A worsted-spun lace or fingering weight yarn like Brooklyn Tweed Vale (100% American Rambouillet Wool; 450 yards/50 grams) or Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (100% American Merino Wool; 210 yards/50 grams). You'll need approximately 1350 yds of lace-weight yarn for a scarf, about 1260 yds of fingering-weight yarn for a scarf or about 420 yards of fingering-weight yarn for a cowl. We suggest you avoid very dark colors like navy blue or black, as lighter colors are easier for learning lace knitting.

• Needles: We will be starting a gauge swatch in the first class. Bring one skein of your project yarn already wound and start with a US Size 5 needle for lace-weight yarn or US Size 4 needle for fingering weight yarn. Choose a 32" circular needle made from the material you most like to work with (wood or metal). The appropriate size needle can be purchased from the shop after your gauge is determined.
• Notions: Approximately 10 stitch markers, T-pins (optional), blocking wires (optional), blunt tapestry needle.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: 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.
• 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. 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: 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. 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.

• Pattern: "Hitofude Cardigan," by Hiroko Fukatsu, for sale as a Ravelry download for about $2.00.
• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn, preferably a type that drapes well in a solid color, such as Shibui Staccato. Students new to lace knitting will find it easier to work with lighter colors. 840 to 1700 yards depending on size of garment desired.
• If you are new to lace knitting, please bring some fingering-weight yarn for practicing.
• Needles: 32" US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, or size to obtain correct gauge. We will work on a gauge swatch in the first class.
• Notions: At least 5 stitch markers (you'll probably use more), crochet hook (3.25 mm), tapestry needle, spare double pointed needles or circular needle (same size or smaller than main needle), 2 waste yarns (fingering weight). Optional: 1 button (1/2~5/8”)

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: August 11, 18, and 25, 2019; 3:00 - 4:30 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.

• Book: Knitting Ganseys, by Beth Brown-Reinsel; the book contains not only the pattern for "Newhaven," but also detailed gansey sweater history and techniques.
• Yarn: "Newhaven" is a unisex pullover that comes in the following sizes: 34" (38", 42", 46", 50", 54)" chest circumference. You'll need worsted spun sport or DK weight yarn, knit to 24 sts = 4" gauge; 1209 (1500, 1718, 1896, 2145, 2409) yards. Nancy recommends Brooklyn Tweed Arbor or Kelbourne Woolens Scout.
• Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) needles, 16" circular and a set of double pointed needles. US 3 (3.25 mm) needles, 16" and 32" circular and set of double pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge and one size smaller.
• Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Materials are available to purchase here at the shop; please come by to select your yarn and color by June 2nd so we can be sure to get it for you if it's not already in stock!

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

Saturdays: August 24, September 7, October 12, November 2, and December 7, 2019; 1:00-3:00 pm. 

• "Marigold Cardigan" pattern, by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
• Lace or fingering weight yarn that knits up at 23 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
  in Stockinette stitch; pattern calls for Fibre Company Meadow. "Marigold" offers the following sizes: 29¾ (32½, 36, 39½, 42¾, 46¼, 49¾, 53¼, 56¾)“ bust circumfrence. You'll need 880 (955, 1045, 1125, 1220, 1320, 1415, 1520, 1625) yards for the project.
• 32" circular needles and double pointed needles in US 6 or size needed to obtain gauge
• stitch markers

Materials are available to purchase here at the shop; please come by to select your yarn and color by August 1 so we can be sure to get it for you if it's not already in stock!

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.