classes

Come meet other knitters and learn from our talented teachers in a bright and comfortable setting! Classes are limited to 8 people and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is needed to reserve your space. We need a minimum of 3 people for each class, so get your friends to sign up with you!

If the class is canceled or if you withdraw at least 5 days before the class begins, you’ll receive a full refund. You’ll receive a 50% refund if you withdraw from the class within 5 days of it starting or once it has begun. Supplies are not included in class fee unless stated.

TAKE A CLASS WITH MELISSA MORGAN-OAKES!

Melissa Morgan-Oakes is coming to Loop this March to teach us to knit two socks at the same time. Melissa is the author of the bestselling 2-at-a-Time Socks and Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks. Her designs have been published in Knitty and Yarn Forward magazines, and in several pattern collections.

I hope you’ll join us for one – or both! – of Melissa’s classes!

2-at-a-Time Socks

$72, Saturday, March 24 from 10am to 4:30pm (includes 30-minute lunch break)

Why two socks at once? Well, why not? Just imagine, two socks started and finished at the same time. They’re still portable, still fun, but no “second sock syndrome”. With the creator of this novel knitting method, you will create your own sample socks using the book 2-at-a-Time Socks.

supplies:
One copy of 2-at-a-Time Socks.
50 yards EACH of two colors of worsted weight yarn.
One 40? long US 6 circular needle. (*note – the size of the needle is not critical as long as it is comfortable for you to use with worsted weight yarn.)
One locking ring stitch marker that can be attached to your work.
Darning/seaming needle.

Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks

$72, Sunday, March 25 from 10am to 4:30pm (includes 30-minute lunch break)

What could be better than socks knitted 2-at-a-Time? 2-at-a-Time socks knitted from the toes to the top! Now you can build your socks all at once from the toes up – no yarn shortage surprises and you can make a cuff shorter if need be! With the creator of this novel knitting method, you will create your own sample socks using the book Toe Up 2-at-a-Time Socks.

supplies:
One copy of Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks.
50 yards EACH of two colors of worsted weight yarn.
One 40? long US 6 circular needle. (*note – the size of the needle is not critical as long as it is comfortable for you to use with worsted weight yarn.)
One locking ring stitch marker that can be attached to your work.
Two stitch markers that can be placed on your needle.
Darning/seaming needle.

NOTE:
Please bring your lunch. We’ll break for 30-minutes to eat.

Payment is required to reserve your space for Melissa’s classes. No refunds will be given, however, cancellations made before March 1, 2012 will receive a store credit for the cost of the class.

Beginning Knitting

$96 for four 2-hour sessions
yarn and needles included
prerequisites: none

Tuesdays, 6 to 8pm: January 10, 17, 24, and 31. – sold out
Wednesdays, 6 to 8pm: Feb 8, 15, 22, and 29. – sold out

Sundays, 2 to 4pm: February 5, 12, 19, and 26.

Wednesdays, 6 to 8pm: March 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Designed for absolute beginners, you’ll get a solid foundation of knitting fundamentals in our Beginning Knitting class. Learn to cast on, knit, purl, bind off and decrease while knitting your first neck warmer and hat.

Learn to Crochet

$48 for two 2-hour sessions
yarn and hook included
prerequisites: none

Sundays, 11am to 1pm: Jan 22 and 29
Sundays, 11am to 1pm: Feb 19 and 26

In this introduction to crochet, you’ll learn to chain, single, and double crochet before making your first neck warmer. This class is for you if you’ve never crocheted or if you crocheted before, but need a refresher.

Learn to Crochet 2

$48 for two 2-hour sessions
yarn and hook included
prerequisites: Learn to Crochet or equivalent skills

Sundays, 11am to 1pm: Jan 8 and 15
Sundays, 11am to 1pm: Feb 5 and 12
Sundays, 11am to 1pm: Mar 4 and 11

In our follow-up to Learn to Crochet, you’ll learn to make a granny square, simple shaping, and joining motifs. You’ll leave with lots of new skills and a cool coffee cup cozy!

supplies: You’ll need 50 grams of 2 or 3 colors of worsted weight yarn and a size H hook.

Finishing

$20 for one 2-hour sessions
prerequisites: ability to knit and purl

Thursday, 6 to 8pm: February 2
Thursday, 6 to 8pm: March 1

Learn to weave in ends and seam knitted pieces together like a pro!

supplies: 3 swatches of stockinette stitch – approximately 4 inches square – waste yarn for seaming and a darning needle.

Aidez

$80 for four 2-hour sessions
prerequisites: ability to knit, purl, increase, decrease

Wednesdays, 6 to 8pm: January 4, 11, 25, and February 1

Aidez is a cozy cabled cardigan knit with chunky wool yarn. The pattern is free from Berroco. Learn how to knit cables and to knit a seamed sweater in this class.

supplies: You’ll need to download the free pattern and purchase enough yarn for your size. Please purchase your yarn and complete your swatch before class begins.

Top-Down Pullover

$80 for four 2-hour sessions
prerequisites: knit and purl in the round

Mondays, 6 to 8pm, Jan 16, 23, Feb 6, and 13

Knitting from the top allows you to try on your sweater as you knit it and nearly eliminates the need for seaming. We’ll be using one of Knitting Pure & Simple’s top-down pullover patterns to make an adult-sized sweater with worsted weight yarn.

supplies + homework: Please select your yarn and come to the first class with a gauge swatch that you’ve knit in the round.

Tea Leaves Cardigan

$60 for three 2-hour sessions
prerequisites: knit and purl in the round

Thursdays, 6 to 8pm: Mar 8, 15, and 22

Learn to knit a cardigan in the round from the neck down while making the beautiful Tea Leaves cardigan designed by Melissa LaBarre for Madelinetosh.

supplies: Tea Leaves pattern, yarn and needles for your size; please come to class with your swatch completed.

Mittens

$60 for three 2-hour sessions
prerequisites: knit and purl in the round

Thursdays, 6 to 8 pm: January 12, 19, and 26

Keep your hands warm this winter with a good pair of hand knit mittens! Mittens are fun to knit and make a great canvas for stitch patterns, cables, and colorwork. They’re easy to carry around with you on your winter travels and they make great gifts!

supplies: 200 yards of worsted weight yarn and size 7 double-pointed needles; the pattern is included in the class fee.

Cable Knitting

$20 for one 2-hour session
prerequisites: knit and purl in the round

Thursday, 6 to 8 pm: January 5

Learn the techniques you need to knit cables large and small!

supplies: 100 yards of worsted weight yarn and size #7 needles.

Stranded Knitting

$20 for one 2-hour session
prerequisites: knit and purl in the round

Wednesday, 6 to 8 pm: January 18

Learn to knit with two colors at a time to make beautiful designs.

supplies: 100 yards of 3 colors of worsted weight yarn and a 16-inch size #7 circular needle. Please come to class with 84 stitches cast on and one (1″) inch of k2, p2 ribbing.

First Socks

$60 for three 2-hour sessions
prerequisites: cast on, knit, purl, work in the round

Mondays, 6 to 8pm: March 5, 12, and 19

There’s nothing like a pair of hand knit socks! If you can knit and purl in the round, you’re ready to give them a try. While knitting a sock from the cuff to the toe, you’ll learn to cast on to double-pointed needles, turn a heel, pick up stitches for the gusset, shape and close a toe.

supplies: 300 yards of white or light-colored worsted weight yarn and a set of size 7 double pointed needles.

Private Lessons

$25 for one hour

Not seeing the class you’re looking for or just prefer to learn on your own? Private lessons are available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 1 to 3 pm. Just call for more info!