Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Sundays: September 30, 2018, from 3:00-4:30 pm; October 14, 2018, from 1:00-2:30 pm, Nov 18, 2018, from 1:00-2:30 pm.

Learn to knit in the round on double points, increase for the thumb gusset, and decrease at the fingertips as you knit these mittens with super-bulky weight yarn.

Experience: Great for new knitters comfortable with casting on, knitting, and purling.

Materials needed:

• ~100 yards of super-bulky weight yarn, like Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande
• US size 10 double pointed needles
• "Super Fast Mitten," by Marsha Krzyzewski

Class Policy -

• Refunds 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturday, October 6th, 2018; 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. 

"Abayomi" is a long cardigan knit in pieces from the bottom up, decorated with lace panels on the back and both fronts. Marsha will teach a class on this ambitious, intricate garment, but first - try a swatch.

In this one-time session, Marsha will guide you through a swatch of the reversible frost flowers lace pattern for the "Abayomi" sweater. If you decide, after swatching, that you're ready to take on the whole sweater, you can sign up for the full class, which will meet October 20, December 8, December 29, and January 19, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, for $88.

Experience: students should come to class with some lace- and sweater-knitting experience.

Materials:

• "Abayomi," by Donna Yacino, available to purchase from Ravelry or here at the shop as an in-store sale
• 1 skein of sport weight yarn you might like to knit the sweater in; consider Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light or Kelbourne Woolens Andorra. (Sweater quantities may need to be special ordered; come in after the swatch session on September 15th to select your yarn, so we can ensure it arrives in time for class on October 6th!)
• US 6 needles
• Come to class with 64 stitches cast on, and non-locking markers after the 2nd, 32nd, and 62nd stitches

Materials are available to purchase at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski 

Saturdays: October 6, 2018, 3-5 pm and October 20, 2018, 1-3 pm.

A striped, garter stitch rectangle is transformed into this cute bag by folding it and then stitching two seams. Knit with three shades of BC Garn Alba, "Judoka" is an opportunity for new knitters to learn how to make stripes, sew seams, and practice pattern reading.

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

Materials:

• "Judoka," by Lia Moya, from the Summer 2018 issue of Pom Pom Quarterly; magazine is also available from Ravelry as an ebook
• BC Garn Alba or other fingering weight cotton yarn in 3 colors; amounts vary depending upon size of bag:
  • Size 1 - 11" wide at base: 175 yards each in colors A, B, and C
  • Size 2 - 13.75" wide at base: 175 yards color A, 350 yards each in colors B and C
  • Size 3 - 16.5" wide at base: 350 yards each in colors A, B, and C
• 24" US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needle, or size needed to match gauge
• tapestry needle for seaming

Materials are available to purchase here at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Sundays: October 7 and 21, 2018; 1:00-3:00 pm.

Make a Keyhole Scarf with a seed stitch border. Worked in a soft, bulky weight yarn, it's a fast knit and great for gifts! In the first class, we will learn how to read the pattern and set up the border; next class we will work on the keyhole and prepare to finish the border and bind off in pattern.

Materials needed:

• "Keyhole Scarf" pattern
• ~165 yards of bulky weight yarn (sample shown in Fibre Company Tundra)
• US size 11 needles
• Materials are all available for purchase at the shop.

Instructor: Robin Bibby

Sundays: October 7, 14, and 21, 2018; 3:00-4:30 pm.

The unique interplay of color, shapes and textures makes the Yipes Stripes Cowl a fun
and interesting knit. Designed by Ann Weaver, it is knit in the round and is a great
introduction to a variety of techniques, including a turned hem, two-color and three-color braids, stripes large and small, slip stitch mosaic design, and a two-color bind-off. It can easily be customized to reflect your preferred combination of stripes and braids. Share this lovely cowl as a gift or cuddle up in it yourself!

Robin will teach knitting in the round, stranded and striped colorwork, turned hem, Latvian braiding, slipped stitches, two-color bind-off, how to use stitch markers and row counters, use of a lifeline and blocking tips.

Experience: Students should be comfortable casting on, knitting and purling. Previous
experience knitting in the round is a plus, but is not required.

Materials:

• "Yipes Stripes Cowl" pattern, by Ann Weaver, available for purchase on Ravelry or here at the shop as a Ravelry In-Store Pattern Sale.
• Worsted weight yarn in 5 colors, about 80-90 yards each; shop sample shown in Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted
• 24” US 7 circular needles
• Stitch markers – bring a handful, including a few removable pin style markers
• Row counter
• Dental floss and tapestry needle for lifeline

Materials are available for purchase at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Amy Wentley

Saturday, October 13th, 2018, 1:00-3:00 pm. 

This one-time class is for students of any section of Amy's Sammal Cardigan class. Are you still working on your Sammal sweater, and in need of some help to move forward? Join this class to get the help you need!

Materials: bring your Sammal sweater in progress, along with all the yarn, needles, pattern, and any notes and notions that go with it.

Class Policy -

• Refunds 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

Class Policy -

• Refunds 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Sundays: November 18 and December 9, 2018; 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 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturdays: December 8, 22, 29, 2018; 1:30 - 3:30 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.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturdays: August 18, September 1, October 6 and 27, 2018; 1:00-3:00 pm. 

Join Marsha in knitting "Roosevelt," a cabled cardigan with a shawl collar, pockets, and a bit of waist-shaping. Marsha will guide you through gauge swatches for this garment and provide instruction on seamless bottom-up sweater construction, traveling cables, finishing techniques, and troubleshooting along the way.

For a successful experience: students should come to class having completed Marsha's Cable Basics class or have some experience with cables; this is not intended to be a first sweater class, so students should come with some sweater-knitting experience, as well.

Materials:

• Pattern: "Roosevelt Cardigan," by Amanda Scheuzger, available to purchase from Interweave's website
• Yarn: Worsted or aran weight yarn that knits to 4.5 stitches per inch: 1342 - 2196 yards, depending on size of garment desired. Consider Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, Berroco Ultra Alpaca, or Plymouth Galway
• Needles: double pointed and 32" circular needles in US sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Notions: cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch markers
• Swatch: come to first class meeting with a completed 4"x4" swatch in stockinette on larger needles and a sweater that fits you well; Marsha will teach how to measure and interpret your swatch and select the appropriate needle and sweater size for your desired fit.

Yarn, needles, and notions available to purchase here at the shop.

Class Policy -

• Refunds 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturdays: July 21, August 18, October 20 and 27, 2018; 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 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

• Pattern:"Galloway," by Jared Flood, print copies available here at the shop; also available as a download from Ravelry
• Yarn: "Galloway" comes in the following sizes: 33 (38, 43, 47½, 52½, 57)“ bust circumference. It calls for Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (worsted weight, 140 yards/50 grams) in the following quantities depending upon garment size -- 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Color 1 (C1); 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Color 2 (C2); 1 skein of Color 3 (C3); 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Color 4 (C4). Come by the shop to select your yarn well in advance of class, so we can be sure to have the amount you need!
• Needles: You will need an assortment of needles to complete the sweater. The first two classes will cover gauge. The pattern suggests needles in US 7 and 8 to knit the majority of the sweater, and you should bring those to the first class. You may need to purchase different size needles than those you originally came to class with depending on your gauge; we recommend waiting to buy all the needles for the sweater until you've established your gauge. We're happy to help you choose the needles you will need.
• Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, T-pins (optional), four 3/4" buttons (optional), blunt tapestry needle, size E-4 crochet hook. For tubular cast on, you will also require smooth waste yarn (sport or DK-weight cotton, silk or bamboo yarn).

• Book: "Cocoknits Sweater Workshop," by Julie Weisenberger, copies available here at the shop.
• Yarn: We will be knitting the Emma sweater versions A (long sleeved) or B (short sleeve). The pattern calls for 700 to 1400 yards of bulky yarn. If you prefer, you can knit an open weave version using a fingering weight yarn and large needles, which knits up as a summer-weight garment for layering. Come by the shop and we can help you choose.
• Needles: The pattern calls for size 11 circular needles 24" - 32". Before the first class, you will be given instructions for knitting a gauge swatch to determine which size needle you will use.
• Notions: Stitch markers of a variety of colors, stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needles. Other optional needles and notions may be helpful. We'll discuss these in class.

• Book: "Cocoknits Sweater Workshop," by Julie Weisenberger, copies available here at the shop.
• Yarn: We will be knitting the Emma sweater versions A (long sleeved) or B (short sleeve). The pattern calls for 700 to 1400 yards of bulky yarn. If you prefer, you can knit an open weave version using a fingering weight yarn and large needles, which knits up as a summer-weight garment for layering. Come by the shop and we can help you choose.
• Needles: The pattern calls for size 11 circular needles 24" - 32". Before the first class, you will be given instructions for knitting a gauge swatch to determine which size needle you will use.
• Notions: Stitch markers of a variety of colors, stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needles. Other optional needles and notions may be helpful. We'll discuss these in class.

Instructor: Nancy Cavender 

• Pattern: KNITSONIK Stranded Colorwork Playbook, by Felicity Ford
• Yarn: Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift in 12-14 colors, 1-6 balls of each, depending upon which colorway you choose - look to Ford's book for full details on yarn requirements
• Needles: US #2 (2.75mm) needles or size needed to get gauge, and US #2.5 (3mm) needles for working shawl bottom border; this shawl starts with 81 stitches and ends with 585, so you may need different lengths of gauge-size needles to accommodate this expanding diameter.
• Notions: stitch markers, smooth waste yarn for provisional cast-on, gauge-size crochet hook, tapestry needle, 63" of decorative ribbon, cotton sewing thread to match ribbon, sewing needle for use with cotton thread

Book, yarn, needles, and most notions are available to purchase here at the shop; visit a fabric store for decorative ribbon, cotton sewing thread, and sewing needle, as we don't carry those items here.

Class Policy -

• Refunds 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 for missed classes cannot be made.

Instructor: Nancy Cavender

Sundays: September 23, 30, and October 28, 2018; 1:00-3:00 pm. 

Join Nancy for some wonderful, addictive knitting! Marin Melchior's "Butterfly/Papillon" is a colorful garter stitch shawl decorated with short rows. The fun of this project begins with selecting colors and planning the color placement. We will use the first class to choose yarn, colors, and to discuss the difference placement will make for each color. In the second class, we will practice the elements of knitting for this shawl: M1, short rows (wrap & turn), bringing a color forward along the edge of the shawl, weaving in ends, counting, and tracking progress through the pattern. Our third class will be an opportunity for review.

Experience: Students should be very comfortable casting on and knitting, and ready for a fun challenge. Some experience working short rows will be helpful, but is not required.

Materials:

• "Butterfly / Papillon" pattern, by Marin Melchior, available to purchase from Ravelry or here at the shop as a Ravelry In-Store Sale
• Fingering weight yarn in 6 colors - please plan to purchase your yarn at the shop during the first class meeting on September 23rd. Nancy is using Brooklyn Tweed Peerie for her shawl, and we have lots of other wonderful yarns to choose from, too!
• 32" US 4 circular needles

Class Policy -

• Refunds 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 for missed classes cannot be made.