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Gatherings

Want to socialize with other knitters and spinners?  Have a question about your project?  Need inspiration for the next project?  We have all of that and more with our groups.  No reservation necessary, just pop in and join us!

Knit Ins 
Every Thursday (2pm – 8pm) and Friday (1pm – 5pm)

Spin-Ins 
2nd Sunday of Each Month, Noon - 5:00 pm


More Classes
Beginning Knitting
Saturdays, Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 10:00 – Noon OR
Saturdays Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 10:00 – Noon OR
Tuesdays, Apr 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21  6:00 – 8:00 pm OR
Wednesdays, Apr 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22  6:00 – 8:00 pm OR
Saturdays  May 11, 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15  1:00 – 3:00 pm OR
Saturdays  Jun 22, 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27  1:00 – 3:00 pm

6 sessions $60
You have found your new addiction. Learn the basics of knitting, fix mistakes, and complete your first project in this 6-week class. We have several projects to pick from, or will help you find an appropriate pattern.

Fair Isle Socks
Saturdays, Feb 2, 9  1:00 – 3:00pm
2 session, $35

We love the patterning from the 2-color knitting that fair isle produces. Introduce yourself to the technique with a charming sock. A personal favorite way to knit around the shop, you will soon fall in love with the results!

Reading Pattern Charts
Sunday, Feb 10 1:00 – 3:00pm
1 session, $20

Yes, we’ve all seen the mysterious and intimidating boxes with strange symbols. How on earth does on translate that into a beautiful knitted project? Amanda is here to help solve the mystery. Soon, you’ll only be interested in a pattern if it includes the chart!

Holy Striped Hat Batman!
Sundays, Feb 17, 24  1:00 – 3:00pm
2 session, $30

A great introduction to color knitting, this striped hat is designed to fit anyone. Getting great stripes in the round requires some tips that prevent the typical ‘jog’ when changing colors. Come learn how to get them to appear ‘flawless’ and Batman approved! Second class session is 1/2 hour

Monsters Alive!
Saturdays, Feb 23, Mar 2  1 pm – 3 pm
2 sessions, $35

This charming little monster by Rebecca Strange is a great little skill builder.  It uses 3-needle bind off, stripes using the jogless jog, kitchener grafting and more!  Step up your skills to the next level and gain a new pal in the process.

Beginning Crochet
Sundays, March 3, 10, 17, 24  1 pm – 3 pm
4 sessions, $45

In this class geared towards beginners with no crochet experience, we start with a slip knot and chain stitch.  We’ll be building skills with 4 stitch patterns and finishing techniques to make a charming scarf.

Reversible Cabled Scarf
Saturday, March 16  1:00 – 3:00 pm
1 session $20

Cables are intriguing, and sometimes intimidating. Amanda will help take the mystery out of cables if you’ve never tackled them. Or you’ve worked cables, but want to see how to make them reversible—the perfect solution for scarves.

Joy of Sox
Sundays, Apr 7, 14, 21  1:00 – 3:00 pm
3 sessions, $45

You want the secrets to great socks, and we have the answers. Come and learn what everyone is talking about! Hand knit socks can be the most comfortable socks you will ever wear, and make a great gift for you or someone else. We will meet for three sessions and work through your first sock. Includes pattern.

Crochet Garden Party Wrap
Sundays, May 5, 19  1:00 – 3:00 pm
2 sessions, $30 

Welcome to crocheted lace!  This lovely pineapple stitch wrap will have the newer crocheter confident in no time.

Play With Your Toes (and Heels, and Cuffs)
Saturdays, May 11, 18, 25
3 sessions, $45

We have lots of choices when it comes to socks:  different styles of toes, heels and cuffs.  This fun class lets you see and explore the options to make every pair of sock you make your favorite.  Can’t decide which style to use?  Let our ‘dice of chance’ make the decision for you.  Join this fun class and see how other options work up.

Irish Crochet Pillow
Sundays, Jun 2, 9, 16  1:00 – 3:00 pm
3 sessions, $45

We love the charm of Irish crochet, and this pillow will win you over as well.  Based on a cabbage rose on the front, and a solid granny on the back, this is sure to be a favorite for your home.

Knitting With Silk Hankies *
Saturday, Jun 8  10:00 – Noon
1 session, $20

No spinning required.  Silk hankies are not a woven fabric, but a stack of silk cocoons that can be separated and drafted for knitting or spinning.  Work with one layer at a time to create something beautiful!

Linen Stitch Scarf *
Saturday, Jun 15  10:00 – Noon
1 session, $20

This great looking scarf looks like it could have been woven.

Needle Felting with a Silk Scarf *
Saturday, Jul 6  10:00 – Noon
1 sessions, $20

At last – something for everyone, regardless of skill level!  We’ve gotten beautiful hand-dyed silk scarf kits, that include the color-coordinated wools and bits for needle felting.  Create a one-of-a-kind piece for yourself.  Kit is $37 less 10% class discount. You will also need felting needles.

Knitting with Wire *
Saturday, Jul 13  10:00 – Noon
1 session, $20

How about wire for a change of pace?  We’re knitting a fun accessory piece.

Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop *
Saturday, July 20, 10:00 – Noon
1 session, $20

In this workshop, we give you the pieces to make your own basic drop spindle.   Next is the wool to start learning ‘park and draft’ method of spinning on the drop spindle.  Material fee of $30 includes drop spindle and fiber to get started.

* Stay-cation Saturdays

Join us for your choice of 3 of the following: Knitting with Silk Hankies, Linen Stitch Scarf, Needle Felting with a Silk Scarf, Knitting with Wire, Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop for a discounted price of $50 for the three classes!

Mystery Socks Knit-a-Long
Sundays, month of July, 1—3pm
$20

Time for a fun project!  We’ve got our pattern, and we’ll give you rows a section at a time over the month.  Watch the new pattern develop before your eyes.

Beginning Knitting Next Project – 4 Week Cardigan
Sundays, Sept 8, 15, 22, 29  1:00 – 3:00pm
4 sessions, $50

Yes, you CAN make a sweater, and we’ll help.  You know the basics, but still aren’t sure enough for a bigger project.  In this skill builder,  we cover pattern reading, sweater shaping, short rows, 3-needle bind-off, picking up stitches, button holes, and finishing/seaming.  Don’t be intimidated by this list!

Fixing Mistakes
Saturday, Oct 6  1:00 – 3:00 pm
1 sessions, $20

We’ve all been there. Don’t rip it – learn to fix it! We’ll show you how to catch dropped, incomplete and twisted stitches, what to do if you forget a yarn over, and LOADS more with this comprehensive mistakes class. $20

You will need:  A swatch,  on needles.   1 extra needle in the same size (any length); one tapestry needle, crochet hook, scrap yarn.

The Knit Mentor and The Crochet Mentor

Knit: Mondays Noon-2:00, Thursdays 6pm-8pm
Crochet: Mondays 2pm-4pm
$40 per calendar month

Do you have UFO’s sitting around needing to be finished but you can’t remember where you left off? Or have you been dreaming of knitting that sweater/shawl/pair of socks/etc. but are just a little nervous about the skills it involves? The Mentor is the answer to this dilemma. Purchased one month at a time, you are welcome to come in as much as you like during the scheduled time slots. It will be a class-like setting that is focused on your specific knitting needs. The Knit Mentor includes that month’s Knit-a-long, listed below.

Knit-A-Longs (KALs)
Thursdays 6pm – 8pm
$20 per calendar month

Join us on Thursday evenings for a new project each month! Patterns will be perfect for the beginner eager to expand their skill set, or the advanced knitter looking for a fun new project. Knit-a-long includes the pattern and 10% off materials purchased for the project, along with plenty of assistance from us.

February:  Learn Intarsia colorwork with our charming Heart Pillow.

Mar:  Raindrop Bag introduces cables, provisional cast on, picking up stitches

Apr:  Mitered/modular knitting:  Aranami Shawl

May:  Market Bag

Jun—Aug:  UFOs— bring in your project that has been in ‘time out’ for a while and finish them up!

Sept:  Striped Arm Warmers

Oct:  Red Cross Socks, to honor our veterans in November

Nov—Dec:  Sweater!  More info coming soon.

 

Our Class Policies

  • All paid classes include 10% discount on supplies.
  • Materials used in our classes must be purchased at Knit and Caboodle.  Your support helps to keep the cost of our classes low.
  • Please register for classes in advance so our instructors can be prepared for the number of students. Classes may be cancelled if a minimum number of students is not met.
  • Sorry, there will be no refunds within 7 days of class, unless class was cancelled by the shop.
  • Have fun! Wool wants to love you back!
  • We ask that all students be on time for class.
  • For the courtesy of others, please turn cell phones and pagers off during class.
  • No wool huffing during class. Studies have shown this makes your brain too loopy to concentrate on your project.

Please call the shop at 636 916-0060 to reserve your spot!