January Classes
Crochet
Chain Cowl Skill Level: Beginner
You'll get plenty of compliments on this unique project. Pick a plain yarn or a fun print to do a really long chain that is then wrapped many times around to the length of your choice. You'll then learn how to bind it together and accent your creation with a great button or two. So fun!
Class Dates: Monday, Jan. 12 6-8pm OR
Tuesday, feb. 24 6-8pm
Materials: Super Bulky yarn
Size N hook,
1 big button or 2 smaller
Instructor: Sue Borglum Class Fee: $18
You'll get plenty of compliments on this unique project. Pick a plain yarn or a fun print to do a really long chain that is then wrapped many times around to the length of your choice. You'll then learn how to bind it together and accent your creation with a great button or two. So fun!
Class Dates: Monday, Jan. 12 6-8pm OR
Tuesday, feb. 24 6-8pm
Materials: Super Bulky yarn
Size N hook,
1 big button or 2 smaller
Instructor: Sue Borglum Class Fee: $18
Shawl
Collar Cowl Skill
Level: Intermediate
Get ready for Winter with the Shawl Collar Cowl! A simple idea with an added twist. Shawl collars are so flattering and they keep your neck very warm. It's both practical and attractive! Also, this cowl is a perfect way for you to show off some special buttons! Students will learn short rows while keeping in pattern.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 & 20 3:30-5:30pm OR
Wednesdays, January 14 & 21 6-8pm
Materials: Chunky weight alpaca or alpaca blend
Size 8 needle
Size 9 needle
locking stitch marker (safety-pin type)
tapestry needle
3 buttons
Instructor: Lisa Stoffel Class Fee: $28
Get ready for Winter with the Shawl Collar Cowl! A simple idea with an added twist. Shawl collars are so flattering and they keep your neck very warm. It's both practical and attractive! Also, this cowl is a perfect way for you to show off some special buttons! Students will learn short rows while keeping in pattern.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 & 20 3:30-5:30pm OR
Wednesdays, January 14 & 21 6-8pm
Materials: Chunky weight alpaca or alpaca blend
Size 8 needle
Size 9 needle
locking stitch marker (safety-pin type)
tapestry needle
3 buttons
Instructor: Lisa Stoffel Class Fee: $28
Spatterdash Mitts Skill Level: Intermediate
Here is the perfect solution to chilly hands yet the fingers are free. In Minnesota these are a practical indoor option and most often an impractical outdoor option. As long as the winter is cold we can look good with these feminine mitts. The pattern by Dagmar Mora is free from knitty.com. It is knit flat, with fingering weight yarn. There are endless choices in sock yarn at the shop.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 & 20 6-8pm
Materials: Sock wt. Yarn,
Size 0 - 1 needles,
1/4” or 3/8” buttons
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $28
Here is the perfect solution to chilly hands yet the fingers are free. In Minnesota these are a practical indoor option and most often an impractical outdoor option. As long as the winter is cold we can look good with these feminine mitts. The pattern by Dagmar Mora is free from knitty.com. It is knit flat, with fingering weight yarn. There are endless choices in sock yarn at the shop.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 & 20 6-8pm
Materials: Sock wt. Yarn,
Size 0 - 1 needles,
1/4” or 3/8” buttons
Instructor: Sally Idso Class Fee: $28
Learn How to Knit Skill Level: Introductory
Learn all the basics of knitting. This is the class for you if you’ve never picked up a pair of needles or if it’s been way too long since you’ve tried. You will learn to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and cast-off. Let us guide you on your journey into fun with all kinds of project ideas & different fibers. Ages 8 and up welcome.
*If this class is full make sure to add your name to the list for the next class.
Class Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 20 & 27, 6-8pm
Materials: needles and practice yarn are provided in class
Instructor: Sue Borglum Class Fee: $42
Learn all the basics of knitting. This is the class for you if you’ve never picked up a pair of needles or if it’s been way too long since you’ve tried. You will learn to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and cast-off. Let us guide you on your journey into fun with all kinds of project ideas & different fibers. Ages 8 and up welcome.
*If this class is full make sure to add your name to the list for the next class.
Class Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 20 & 27, 6-8pm
Materials: needles and practice yarn are provided in class
Instructor: Sue Borglum Class Fee: $42
Boot Socks on 9” Circular Needles
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Want to knit socks but you don’t like double pointed needles? Here is your answer: 9” circular needle. You only need to use the double pointed needles on the toes. No laddering, and so fast. This is a great first sock project. You will learn picking up stitches, short rows, and decreasing.
Class Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22 & 29 3:30-5:30pm
Materials: DK weight sock yarn,
9” circular needle (size 3-6, we will do a gauge the first class)
one set of DPN - same size as the circular needle,
4 stitch markers
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $38
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Want to knit socks but you don’t like double pointed needles? Here is your answer: 9” circular needle. You only need to use the double pointed needles on the toes. No laddering, and so fast. This is a great first sock project. You will learn picking up stitches, short rows, and decreasing.
Class Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22 & 29 3:30-5:30pm
Materials: DK weight sock yarn,
9” circular needle (size 3-6, we will do a gauge the first class)
one set of DPN - same size as the circular needle,
4 stitch markers
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $38
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving Skill Level: Introductory
Learn the basics of the rigid heddle loom and get going on scarves, table runners, shawls, pillow covers and more. The rigid heddle loom is portable so you can take your project with you anywhere. In this 2 session class, students will learn the direct warping technique and will weave a worsted wt. winter scarf. Schacht Cricket looms will be provided for class with a $50 refundable deposit. This class is a great way to find out if weaving is for you!
Class Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 17 & 24, 10am-12pm.
Materials: Worsted wt. Yarn,
scrap yarn,
pen & paper,
scissors
Instructor: Susan Roberts Class Fee: $28
Learn the basics of the rigid heddle loom and get going on scarves, table runners, shawls, pillow covers and more. The rigid heddle loom is portable so you can take your project with you anywhere. In this 2 session class, students will learn the direct warping technique and will weave a worsted wt. winter scarf. Schacht Cricket looms will be provided for class with a $50 refundable deposit. This class is a great way to find out if weaving is for you!
Class Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 17 & 24, 10am-12pm.
Materials: Worsted wt. Yarn,
scrap yarn,
pen & paper,
scissors
Instructor: Susan Roberts Class Fee: $28
Pin Loom Weaving Skill Level: Introductory
A pin loom is a tiny loom with tremendous possibilities. The Zoom Loom is easy to take with you-- weave anywhere, any time. Experiment with an idea and see the result in less than fifteen minutes. And they're FUN! Class #1 introduces the Loom and gives you an opportunity to build your pin loom weaving skills while creating a Winter White Loom Bloom. (for the February course, a "Rose Red Loom Bloom") Class #2 allows each weaver to explore a number of project choices including cell phone case, water bottle holder or soft bowl while teaching joining and finishing techniques.
Instructor Margaret Stump is the author of "Pin Loom Weaving." You can see more of her work here.
Class Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 17 & 31 1-4pm OR
Saturdays, Feb. 14 & 28 1-4pm
Materials: “Zoom Loom”
Instructor: Meg Stump Class Fee: $28
A pin loom is a tiny loom with tremendous possibilities. The Zoom Loom is easy to take with you-- weave anywhere, any time. Experiment with an idea and see the result in less than fifteen minutes. And they're FUN! Class #1 introduces the Loom and gives you an opportunity to build your pin loom weaving skills while creating a Winter White Loom Bloom. (for the February course, a "Rose Red Loom Bloom") Class #2 allows each weaver to explore a number of project choices including cell phone case, water bottle holder or soft bowl while teaching joining and finishing techniques.
Instructor Margaret Stump is the author of "Pin Loom Weaving." You can see more of her work here.
Class Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 17 & 31 1-4pm OR
Saturdays, Feb. 14 & 28 1-4pm
Materials: “Zoom Loom”
Instructor: Meg Stump Class Fee: $28
Arm
Knitting Skill
Level: Introductory
Jump on board and ride the latest knitting trend – “Arm Knitting”! Let your arm be the needle as you make this quick & chunky eternity scarf. Many yarns to choose from and no knitting needles required.
Class Dates: Monday, January 19 6-8pm OR
Monday, February 23 6-8pm
Materials: super bulky yarn
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 & chunky eternity scarf. Many yarns to choose from and no knitting needles required.
Class Dates: Monday, January 19 6-8pm OR
Monday, February 23 6-8pm
Materials: super bulky yarn
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Smocking Stitch Cowl Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Learn a fun new stitch with this easy project. The smocking stitch looks great on both sides - so no matter how you choose to wear it, it looks good. You'll most likely want to make several.
Class Date: Thursday, Jan. 22, 6-8pm
Materials: Worsted wt. yarn
24” - Size 10 circular needles
stitch marker
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Learn a fun new stitch with this easy project. The smocking stitch looks great on both sides - so no matter how you choose to wear it, it looks good. You'll most likely want to make several.
Class Date: Thursday, Jan. 22, 6-8pm
Materials: Worsted wt. yarn
24” - Size 10 circular needles
stitch marker
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Oak Grove Mitt Skill Level: Intermediate
Make a statement with these stunningly beautiful finger-less mitts. You will learn how to do directional increases and utilize short rows to create the motif.
Class Dates: Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb 1 & 8 3:30-5:30pm
Materials: Silky Wool or other DK wt. Yarn
Size 3 double-pointed needles,
stitch marker
Instructor: Carolyn Vance Class Fee: $38
Make a statement with these stunningly beautiful finger-less mitts. You will learn how to do directional increases and utilize short rows to create the motif.
Class Dates: Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb 1 & 8 3:30-5:30pm
Materials: Silky Wool or other DK wt. Yarn
Size 3 double-pointed needles,
stitch marker
Instructor: Carolyn Vance Class Fee: $38
Lariat with Rope Fringe Skill Level: Beginner
This is a fast gift for someone who dresses with an “artsy” flair. Takes a small amount of knitting, fringe with some novelty yarn and top off with a cool big button and you’ve got a great unique gift.
Class Dates: Wednesday, January 28 6-8pm
Materials: Size 17 needles,
super bulky yarn,
Misc. novelty yarns from your stash
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
This is a fast gift for someone who dresses with an “artsy” flair. Takes a small amount of knitting, fringe with some novelty yarn and top off with a cool big button and you’ve got a great unique gift.
Class Dates: Wednesday, January 28 6-8pm
Materials: Size 17 needles,
super bulky yarn,
Misc. novelty yarns from your stash
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Easy Lace Boot Topper Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Dress up your act a little with a lacy boot topper. You'll learn an easy beginner lace on a circular needle or double pointed needles – your choice.
Class Date: Thursday, Jan. 29 6-8pm
Materials: Worsted wt. yarn
12” - Size 7 circular Needles (or 6” double pts. Size 7)
Stitch marker
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Dress up your act a little with a lacy boot topper. You'll learn an easy beginner lace on a circular needle or double pointed needles – your choice.
Class Date: Thursday, Jan. 29 6-8pm
Materials: Worsted wt. yarn
12” - Size 7 circular Needles (or 6” double pts. Size 7)
Stitch marker
Instructor: Peggy Grey Class Fee: $18
Wire Knitz Bracelet Skill Level: Introductory
This is a great project when you need to make a gift in a hurry. You can make one to dress up or one for a more casual look. No knitting or crochet skills necessary. You can make a few in an afternoon. There are so many colors to choose from, too.
Class Dates: Saturday, Jan. 31 10am-12pm OR
Saturday, Feb. 14 10am-12pm
Materials: tight knit Wire Knitz,
wool roving,
felting needles,
button or beads
(We will provide the clasp)
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $18
This is a great project when you need to make a gift in a hurry. You can make one to dress up or one for a more casual look. No knitting or crochet skills necessary. You can make a few in an afternoon. There are so many colors to choose from, too.
Class Dates: Saturday, Jan. 31 10am-12pm OR
Saturday, Feb. 14 10am-12pm
Materials: tight knit Wire Knitz,
wool roving,
felting needles,
button or beads
(We will provide the clasp)
Instructor: Melissa Fasnacht Class Fee: $18
605 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, Mn 56001 -- 507-388-YARN (9276)
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Toll Free: 1-800-208-9822 -- fax 507-388-8487