APRIL CLASSES
(classes that begin in April)
(classes that begin in April)
BEGINNING KNITTING
Learn basic knitting skills like cast-on, knit, purl, and cast-off. Upon completion of this class you'll be ready to embark on just about anything. Let us guide you on your journey into knitting fun with all kinds of project ideas & fibers.
Session One Class Dates: Tuesdays, April 1st, 8th & 15th 2 - 4pm
Skill Level: Beginner - no prior knowledge needed
Materials Needed: Needles & yarn for practice are included in class price.
Instructor: Lisa Stoffel Class Fee: $42
Learn basic knitting skills like cast-on, knit, purl, and cast-off. Upon completion of this class you'll be ready to embark on just about anything. Let us guide you on your journey into knitting fun with all kinds of project ideas & fibers.
Session One Class Dates: Tuesdays, April 1st, 8th & 15th 2 - 4pm
Skill Level: Beginner - no prior knowledge needed
Materials Needed: Needles & yarn for practice are included in class price.
Instructor: Lisa Stoffel Class Fee: $42
SIMPLY ELEGANT NECKLACE
You’ll get noticed when you wear this necklace! Everyone will wonder where you got it, and you can proudly tell them that you made it! It makes a great gift too! There are lots of yarns to choose from, every one would give you a different look. Students need to know the basics of knitting before taking this class, cast on, cast off and knit stitch.
Session One Class Dates: Tuesdays, April 1st & 8th 6 - 8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: DK weight yarn
(we used Stella in two different colors)
Size 6 – 16” circular needle
stitch marker
darning needle
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $28
You’ll get noticed when you wear this necklace! Everyone will wonder where you got it, and you can proudly tell them that you made it! It makes a great gift too! There are lots of yarns to choose from, every one would give you a different look. Students need to know the basics of knitting before taking this class, cast on, cast off and knit stitch.
Session One Class Dates: Tuesdays, April 1st & 8th 6 - 8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: DK weight yarn
(we used Stella in two different colors)
Size 6 – 16” circular needle
stitch marker
darning needle
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $28
RUFFLED BABY CLOCHE HAT
What a great Easter hat for your little one! This flapper-style hat has a pleated edge and a band of seed stitch adorned by a cute pink bow. You will learn to knit in the round on circular and double-pointed needles.
Session One Class Dates: Wednesdays, April 2nd & 9th 2 – 4pm
Skill level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: worsted wt. yarn
(we used Jeannee cotton & acrylic blend)
Size 6 - 16” circular needles
Size 6 - double- pointed needles
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $28
What a great Easter hat for your little one! This flapper-style hat has a pleated edge and a band of seed stitch adorned by a cute pink bow. You will learn to knit in the round on circular and double-pointed needles.
Session One Class Dates: Wednesdays, April 2nd & 9th 2 – 4pm
Skill level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: worsted wt. yarn
(we used Jeannee cotton & acrylic blend)
Size 6 - 16” circular needles
Size 6 - double- pointed needles
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $28
Session Two Class Dates: Thursdays, April 3rd & 10th 6 – 8pm
LACE FINGERLESS GLOVES
Perfect for spring. Something pretty, light and lacy. This is a great project for learning how to knit lace in the round. We will be using the 9” circular needle and double points to make these fingerless gloves.
Session One Class Dates: Saturdays, April 5th & 12th 9 - 11am
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: DK weight yarn
(our sample was made with Tropik)
Size 4 - 9” circular needle
Size 4 double point needles
stitch marker
darning needle
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $28
Perfect for spring. Something pretty, light and lacy. This is a great project for learning how to knit lace in the round. We will be using the 9” circular needle and double points to make these fingerless gloves.
Session One Class Dates: Saturdays, April 5th & 12th 9 - 11am
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: DK weight yarn
(our sample was made with Tropik)
Size 4 - 9” circular needle
Size 4 double point needles
stitch marker
darning needle
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $28
Session Two Class Dates: Mondays, April 7th & 14th 1 - 3pm
COLONNADE SHAWL
What a great shawl to meet all of your spring event needs. Weddings, Easter, Date Night... the possibilities are endless! Just a little warmth wrapped around your shoulders. Stockinette stitch, a simple lace pattern and bulky yarn, (we used a Bamboo/Wool blend called Fleuris that comes in some great spring colors and has beautiful drape) make this a quick knit and beginner friendly.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, April 8th, 15th, & 22nd 6-8 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
What a great shawl to meet all of your spring event needs. Weddings, Easter, Date Night... the possibilities are endless! Just a little warmth wrapped around your shoulders. Stockinette stitch, a simple lace pattern and bulky yarn, (we used a Bamboo/Wool blend called Fleuris that comes in some great spring colors and has beautiful drape) make this a quick knit and beginner friendly.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, April 8th, 15th, & 22nd 6-8 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: bulky weight yarn (we used Fleuris)
Size 10 - 40” circular needle
3 stitch markers
darning needle
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $38
Size 10 - 40” circular needle
3 stitch markers
darning needle
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $38
DK BOOT SOCKS ON 9” CIRCULAR NEEDLES
Want to knit socks but you don’t like double pointed needles? Here is your answer! A nine inch circular needle. This is a great first sock project. You will need 1 ball of DK weight sock yarn, size 4 to 6 (we will work on gauge the first class and determine which size is best for you) 9 in. circular needle, one set double pointed needles in matching size to your circular and stitch markers.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Session One Class Dates: Wednesdays, April 9th, 16th & 23rd 11 - 1pm
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $38
Want to knit socks but you don’t like double pointed needles? Here is your answer! A nine inch circular needle. This is a great first sock project. You will need 1 ball of DK weight sock yarn, size 4 to 6 (we will work on gauge the first class and determine which size is best for you) 9 in. circular needle, one set double pointed needles in matching size to your circular and stitch markers.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Session One Class Dates: Wednesdays, April 9th, 16th & 23rd 11 - 1pm
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $38
Session Two Class Dates: Wednesdays, April 9th, 16th & 23rd 6 - 8pm
BEGINNER LACE SCARF
Here's a great project to try your hand at knitting lace. You will learn special increases and decreases that, when knit in sequence, form a beautiful lacy design. You'll be surprised to see yourself creating such a masterpiece! Knit it with a cotton yarn for a pretty summer accessory.
Session One Class Dates: Thursday, April 17th 6 – 8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: worsted weight yarn
Size 10 - straight or circular needles
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Here's a great project to try your hand at knitting lace. You will learn special increases and decreases that, when knit in sequence, form a beautiful lacy design. You'll be surprised to see yourself creating such a masterpiece! Knit it with a cotton yarn for a pretty summer accessory.
Session One Class Dates: Thursday, April 17th 6 – 8pm
Skill Level: Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: worsted weight yarn
Size 10 - straight or circular needles
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Session Two Class Dates: Friday, April 18th 10am - 2pm
CROCHET MARKET BAG
Carry your groceries in style with this beautiful market bag. The bag starts with the hexagonal bottom, then the sides are made up of pineapple motifs that give way to an open mesh work near the top.
Session One Class Dates: Tuesdays, April 22nd, 29th & May 6th 2-4 pm
Skill Level: Intermediate Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: either DK OR Worsted weight yarn
(cotton or cotton blend)
Size 4.25mm/G hook (for DK weight) OR
Size 5.00mm/H hook (for worsted weight)
Instructor: Sarah Lilienthal Class Fee: $38
Carry your groceries in style with this beautiful market bag. The bag starts with the hexagonal bottom, then the sides are made up of pineapple motifs that give way to an open mesh work near the top.
Session One Class Dates: Tuesdays, April 22nd, 29th & May 6th 2-4 pm
Skill Level: Intermediate Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: either DK OR Worsted weight yarn
(cotton or cotton blend)
Size 4.25mm/G hook (for DK weight) OR
Size 5.00mm/H hook (for worsted weight)
Instructor: Sarah Lilienthal Class Fee: $38
Session Two Class Dates: Tuesdays, April 22nd, 29th & May 6th 6 - 8 pm
CROCHET BRACELET
Want a great spring accessory? This bracelet is a quick project using a unique motif and will easily add elegance to any outfit. Great for Prom too!
Session One Class Dates: Wednesday, April 23 6 - 8pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Wildflowers hand dyed thread
Size 8 steel crochet hook
one 1/2” button
Instructor: Sarah Lilienthal Class Fee: $18
Want a great spring accessory? This bracelet is a quick project using a unique motif and will easily add elegance to any outfit. Great for Prom too!
Session One Class Dates: Wednesday, April 23 6 - 8pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: Wildflowers hand dyed thread
Size 8 steel crochet hook
one 1/2” button
Instructor: Sarah Lilienthal Class Fee: $18
Session Two Class Dates: Saturday, April 26th 1 - 3pm
SPRING ARM KNITTING
Jump on board and ride the latest knitting trend – “Arm Knitting” Let your arm be the needle as you make this quick & breezy eternity scarf.
Session One Class Dates: Thursday, April 24th 6 – 8pm
Skill Level: Beginner - no previous experience necessary
Materials Needed: Several different Spring yarns to choose from
and no knitting needles required.
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Jump on board and ride the latest knitting trend – “Arm Knitting” Let your arm be the needle as you make this quick & breezy eternity scarf.
Session One Class Dates: Thursday, April 24th 6 – 8pm
Skill Level: Beginner - no previous experience necessary
Materials Needed: Several different Spring yarns to choose from
and no knitting needles required.
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Session Two Class Dates: Friday, April 25th 10am - 12pm
SEAMLESS YOKED BABY SWEATER
This is the perfect spring baby sweater. It can be made for a little boy or girl just by changing the button holes. Classic design, easy shaping and minimal finishing make it a joy to knit. This sweater can fit a newborn, or 3 months.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, May 13th, 20 & 27 6 - 8 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: DK weight yarn (we used Fixation)
Size 5 straight or circular needles
Size 5 double point needles
stitch holders
5 small buttons
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $38
This is the perfect spring baby sweater. It can be made for a little boy or girl just by changing the button holes. Classic design, easy shaping and minimal finishing make it a joy to knit. This sweater can fit a newborn, or 3 months.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, May 13th, 20 & 27 6 - 8 pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Students need to know: Read Here
Materials Needed: DK weight yarn (we used Fixation)
Size 5 straight or circular needles
Size 5 double point needles
stitch holders
5 small buttons
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $38
WIREKNITZ BRACELET
Break out your creativity! This fun new product is already knit for you and through some easy rolling and wrapping you can have a bracelet in no time. We will embellish the bracelet with ribbon yarn to create a one of a kind masterpiece!
Session One Class Dates: Wednesday, April 30th 2 - 4pm
Skill Level: Beginner - no knitting experience needed
Materials Needed: one package of WireKnits #3000 series,
small amounts of ribbon yarn.
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $18
Break out your creativity! This fun new product is already knit for you and through some easy rolling and wrapping you can have a bracelet in no time. We will embellish the bracelet with ribbon yarn to create a one of a kind masterpiece!
Session One Class Dates: Wednesday, April 30th 2 - 4pm
Skill Level: Beginner - no knitting experience needed
Materials Needed: one package of WireKnits #3000 series,
small amounts of ribbon yarn.
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $18
Session Two Class Dates: Wednesday, April 30th 6 - 8pm
605 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, Mn 56001 -- 507-388-YARN (9276)
Toll Free: 1-800-208-9822 -- fax 507-388-8487
Toll Free: 1-800-208-9822 -- fax 507-388-8487