Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Sunday, August 20th, 2017; 3:00-5:00 pm.

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski 

Saturday, August 26th, 2017; 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, August 26th, 2017; 3:00-4:30 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 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: September 3, 17, October 15, and November 12, 2017; 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

Experience level: adventurous beginner who already knows how to cast on, knit and purl, and bind off.

Learn skills involved to make a simple pullover, cardigan, or vest.  We will cover gauge, sizing, increases, decreases and pattern reading.

Here are some suggested patterns, all available as free downloads on Ravelry:

• Allegoro Simple Summer Top (sleeveless, sport-weight, seamed)
• Basic Set-in Sleeve Cardigan (cardigan, worsted weight, seamed)
• Grace (cardigan, worsted weight, seamed)
• Tahoe (cardigan, dk weight, seamed)
• Solstice Cardi (cardigan, fingering weight, seamless)
• Duchess (raglan pullover, bulky weight, in the round)
• Vested & Stylish (buttoned, worsted weight, seamed)

In order to get the most out of this class, we ask that you do a little planning ahead:

• If there's not a pattern on the list above that suits you, come by before the class begins to get some guidance in selecting your pattern and yarn.
• Please provide a copy of your pattern for the instructor by August 19th. You can email it to Marsha or bring a print copy by the shop - get in touch and we'll work something out.
• Come to the first class meeting with a sweater that fits the way you want your handknit sweater to fit, and a completed gauge swatch. That means knitting a 4"x4" square with the yarn and needles you plan to use for your project, in the stitch pattern specified by your sweater pattern. If you need assistance with your gauge swatch, come by the shop and we'll be happy to help you get started!

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: September 3 and 10, 2017; 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.

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.

• "Laurelie" pattern, by Lisa Hannes, available as a Ravelry In-Store Pattern Sale. Students should bring an extra copy of the charts to class.
• 410 yards (100 grams) each of 2 contrasting color fingering weight yarns. Select a wool or wool blend fiber which will hold the blocked shape. Consider Isager Merilin or Alpaca 2, Malabrigo Mechita, Geilsk Cotton/Wool, or CoopKnits Socks Yeah!.- we have lots of great fingering weight yarns to choose from!
• 24” or 32” circular needles size US #4 & 5, sharp points work best for knitting lace
• Stitch markers – bring a handful
• Row Counter
• Tapestry needle

Instructor: Marsha Krzyzewski

Saturday, September 16, 2017; 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

Join Marsha for an education in yarn. We will look at how plant and animal fibers perform, the different qualities of each, and how that may relate to your yarn choice as you plan a project. We will also look at that mysterious yarn ball band and decipher what all those symbols and numbers mean!

Materials: Bring yourself and your questions, we'll use samples around the shop for demonstration.

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, September 16, 2017; 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

Learn what to do when you don’t make gauge.  We’ll cover how to check your gauge and get the size garment you want.

What to bring:  a 20 stitch x 4” swatch, in stockinette stitch (still on the needles), yarn, knitting needles, measuring tape, calculator, pencil with eraser.

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

Sunday, October 1, 2017; 1:00 - 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 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 1, 8, and 15, 2017; 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: Amy Wentley

Saturdays: October 7 and November 4, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon; November 18, 1:00 - 3:00 pm; and December 2, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.

(Please Note the Nov 18 class takes place between 1 - 3 pm)

Knitting Basic Socks will teach you how to knit socks from the top down using double-pointed needles (DPNs). Amy will discuss the various parts of sock construction. You'll learn how to: knit with DPNs in the round, avoid "laddering", use slip-stitch to make a reinforced heel, shape a heel with short rows, pick up stitches and graft live stitches using Kitchener stitch.

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

Materials needed:

• "Knitting Basic Socks," by Amy Wentley
• Approximately 420 yards of fingering weight sock yarn (some sock yarns need to be wound into a ball before use; please come to first class with yarn already wound)
• Double pointed needles in US 1, 1.5, or 2, depending upon how loosely or tightly you tend to knit
• Tapestry needle.

Materials are available for purchase at the shop.

Instructor: Amy Wentley

Saturday: November 4th, 2017; 1:00-3:00 pm.

Continental knitting is a style of knitting where you hold the yarn in your left hand and "pick" the yarn with your right needle. For some people, this turns out to be a faster way to knit. Also, if you experience hand, arm or shoulder pain when knitting, this method could be less painful. We will begin knitting a washcloth to practice knitting and purling using the Continental method.

Experience: If you already knit using the English (throwing) or another method, this class is for you.

Materials needed:

• A ball of worsted weight wool yarn for practice during class, and a ball of cotton yarn for washcloth project (some yarns need to be wound into a ball before use;  please come to class with yarn already wound)
• Straight or circular needles (24-inch or 32-inch) in a size suitable for your yarn (US 6 - US 8).
• A pattern for a simple washcloth will be provided by the instructor.

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: Marsha Krzyzewski 

Sunday, November 5, 2017; 1:00 - 3:00 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: November 5 and 12, 2017; 3:00 - 5:00 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; final class we will finish the border and bind off in pattern.

Materials needed:

• "Keyhole Scarf" pattern
• ~165 yards of bulky weight yarn
• US size 11 needles
• Materials are all available for purchase at the shop.

Instructor: Katherine Applegate

Sundays: November 19, and December 3 and 17, 2017; 3 - 4:30 pm.

Join Katherine for an introductory lace shawl project with charted and written instructions. Katherine will teach garter tab cast-on, lace chart reading, several decrease stitches, triangular shawl construction, and blocking. Project is available in two sizes (shawlette/scarf and shawl) and is worked in fingering weight yarn.

Experience: Class assumes knowledge of casting on, knit, purl, basic increases and decreases, basic pattern reading, and binding off.

Materials needed:

• "Yasmine," by Marie Adeline Boyer, available to purchase via Ravelry.
• ~600 yards of fingering weight yarn (Katherine's shawl is knit with Brooklyn Tweed Loft)
• US #7 circular needle - or size needed to obtain gauge
• stitch markers

Materials are available for 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: Amy Wentley

Saturday: December 2nd, 2017; 1:00-3:00 pm.

Continental knitting is a style of knitting where you hold the yarn in your left hand and "pick" the yarn with your right needle. For some people, this turns out to be a faster way to knit. Also, if you experience hand, arm or shoulder pain when knitting, this method could be less painful. We will begin knitting a washcloth to practice knitting and purling using the Continental method.

Experience: If  you already knit using the English (throwing) or another method, this class is for you.

Materials needed:

• A ball of worsted weight wool for learning and practice
• A ball of worsted weight cotton yarn for a simple washcloth (some yarns need to be wound into a ball before use;  please come to class with yarn already wound)
• Straight or circular needles (24-inch or 32-inch) in a size suitable for your yarn (US 6 - US 8).
• A pattern for a simple washcloth will be provided by the instructor.

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.

• 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. 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”)

Instructor: Amy Wentley

Saturdays: June 3rd, 17th, July 22nd, and August 19th, 2017; 3:00-5:00 pm.

Beginning Lace will introduce you to lace-knitting techniques. We will explore different lace patterns, and we'll learn to knit from charts. In addition, we’ll learn how to knit in the round, do a three needle bind off, and pick up stitches. You will use what you learn to knit Kelbourne Woolens' lovely "Stone Point" poncho, which is knit flat in two identical pieces. Once complete, the front and back are joined at the shoulders using a 3-needle bind off and the neckband is worked in the round. The garment is easily customizable; and Amy can help you lengthen or widen the pattern to fit your taste.

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

Materials:

• "Stone Point" pattern, available to purchase here at the shop in print or through Ravelry
• Yarn: ~959 yards of DK weight yarn; shown in The Fibre Co. Luma (50% merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk; 137 yds/50gm skein): willow, 7 skeins.
• Needles: 1 – US 5 (3.75) 40” (100 cm) circular; 1 – US 6 (4.25 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular; 2 – US 7 (4.5 mm) 40” (100 cm) circulars; 1 – US 7 (4.5 mm) dpn.
• Notions: Darning needle, stitch markers.

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: July 29, August 19, September 16, and October 14, 2017; 10:00 - 11:30 am.

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. We will meet every few weeks to knit together, evaluate our progress, and get answers to our questions.

Materials: All patterns and 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.

Instructor: Nancy Cavender

Sundays: June 11th, July 9th, and August 6th, 2017; 3:00-5:00 pm.

Join Nancy in knitting "Bedford," a textured pullover designed by Michele Wang for Brooklyn Tweed Shelter. Knit in the round from the bottom up, "Bedford" features a twisted stitch pattern on the body, reverse stockinette on the sleeves, and raglan shaping at the yoke. It's designed to fit with a bit of positive ease, so chose a size 1-2" larger than your chest measurement. Nancy will guide you through the creation of your own "Bedford" sweater, covering gauge and fit, pattern reading, the twisted stitch pattern, and finishing.

Experience: Students should be comfortable casting on and binding off, knitting and purling in the round, and doing basic increases and decreases. Some experience with sweater knitting will be helpful, but not required.

Materials needed:

• "Bedford," by Michele Wang, available as a Ravelry In-Store Pattern Sale here at the shop. Be sure to check for pattern errata on the Brooklyn Tweed website!
• Worsted weight yarn; shown in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter: (8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11) (12, 12, 13, 13) skeins, 140 yards each. Sizes available: (34.5, 36.75, 39) (41, 43.25, 45.5) (47.75, 49.75, 54.25)” bust circumference. Please select your yarn and color well in advance of class so we can be sure to have the quantity you need!
• Needles:
  • One 32” or 40” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles in size US 8 or size needed to obtain gauge
  • One 16” circular needle US 5 or three sizes smaller than Gauge Needle

All materials 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: August 6th, 13th, and 20th, 2017; 1:00-3:00 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

Saturdays: June 24th, July 1st and 29th, and August 26th, 2017; 1:00-3:00 pm.

Join Marsha in knitting "Ilia," a cabled cardigan designed by Michele Wang for Brooklyn Tweed Loft. Rope and lattice cables decorate this open-front cardigan with deep ribbing at the collar and hem. Marsha will guide you through knitting and trouble-shooting this richly-textured piece, and teach the sloped bind-off, binding off over cable fabrics, and finishing.

Experience: Students should have some experience with cable-knitting, sweater-construction, and chart-reading, as the stitch pattern is only charted, not written.

Materials:

• "Ilia," by Michele Wang, available as an individual pattern from Ravelry or as part of Wang's recent Capsule book
• Fingering weight yarn; shown in Brooklyn Tweed Loft: 11 (12, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins, 275 yards each. Sizes available: 35½ (39¼, 43, 46¼, 49¼, 52½)”; choose one with 3-5" positive ease. Please select your yarn and color well in advance of class so we can be sure to have the quantity you need!
• Sock yarn in a similar color for seaming
• 32" US 4 and 40" US 3, or size needed to obtain gauge in cable pattern and one smaller for ribbing
• notions: stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.
• Please come to first class with a blocked swatch knit in the charted cable pattern; Marsha will help measure and interpret that swatch during first class

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.

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.