Hand Knitting Classes

 

CONTINUING KNITTING

Instructor: Heather Winslow

Do you have an unending list of knitting projects you would like to try and perhaps you do not have the time or expertise to follow through on your own. This class has been designed for the experienced knitter (advanced beginner and up) who wishes to pursue more advanced patterns and who would like the stimulation of a group experience and the presence of a knitting instructor for individual help. Various aspects of knitting finesse and specialized techniques will be presented as the class desires. Bring your knitting project and additional yarn for making samples.

Location:The Barn Fiber Studio

 

 

BEGINNING KNITTING FOR LEFTIES, MEN, AND EVERYONE ELSE

Instructor: Adam Robersmith

In this class, beginners will learn the basics of knitting—reading a pattern, casting on, casting off, knitting, and purling—while beginning a sampler scarf. The scarf will be made from a sampling of techniques that you’ll need to know for future projects. Left-handers will have the benefit of a left-handed teacher (no small thing!) and all students will be able to add in more advanced techniques as they feel ready.

Supplies: At least 220 yards of worsted weight wool yarn and size 7 or 8 knitting needles.

Location: The Barn Fiber Studio

 

 

MORE BEGINNING KNITTING FOR LEFTIES, MEN, AND EVERYONE ELSE

Instructor: Adam Robersmith

In this class, beginners will continue to learn the basics of knitting while making a sampler scarf. The scarf will be made from a variety of techniques that you’ll need to know for future projects. Lefthanders will have the benefit of a left-handed teacher and all students will be able to add in more advanced techniques as they feel ready. If you’ve taken Beginning Knitting, bring the scarf you made in that class. If you’ve got another project you’d like to bring, please do!

Supplies: At least 220 yards of worsted weight wool yarn and size 7 or 8 knitting needles.

Location: The Barn Fiber Studio

 

 

KNITTING FROM LACE PATTERNS

Instructor: Adam Robersmith

Although lace may look complicated when it is finished, it’s often not nearly as difficult as it appears. For that matter, lace includes many kinds of structures – and yarn choice makes a huge difference in the appearance of the finished product. Knitted laces can be used effectively for women’s and men’s clothing, for delicate shawls and for luxurious blankets. In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn to read and knit from lace patterns, both written and charted, as well as develop an understanding of how lace is incorporated into shawls, stoles, garments, and home décor items.

Supplies: TBD in class.

Required text: any one of Barbara Walker’s Treasury of Knitting Patterns books.

Location: The Barn Fiber Studio

 

 

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: WEAVING, SPINNING OR HAND KNITTING

Instructor: Heather Winslow

Private instruction is available for those who want to explore specific topics or projects and want private instructor assistance. Potential topics should be discussed with the instructor. Days, date and times must be arranged with the instructor.

Location: The Barn Fiber Studio