We have a great variety of classes starting next week, at all levels. Socks, hats, shawls, sweaters and spinning — truly something for everyone!
Click the links to learn more or register.
SUNDAY…
Beginner Socks – Top Down Socks on Circs or DPNs, SU Jun 2, 16, 23 & 30, 3-4 pm; $75
Learn a twisted German cast-on, a gusset heel, grafting and more! Some experience knitting in the round and/or increasing/decreasing required. Holly is the instructor.
MONDAY…
Crochet Women’s Hat, Mon. Jun 3 & 10, 7-9 pm; $65
Learn to crochet in the round while you create this adorable slouchy hat. Ability to single & double crochet and some experience w/ a pattern required. Lesley is the instructor.
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Yarn – fibres and what they “do”, Mon. Jun 3, 7-9 pm; $40
Learn the pros and cons of different fibres and their construction. Great for knitters & crocheters of ALL levels. No experience required. Antonia is the instructor.
TUESDAY…
Beanie Hat, TU Jun 4, 6-9 pm; $50
A great next-step project for beginners — learn to knit in the round and decrease onto DPN’s. Ability to knit & purl required. Micah is the instructor.
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Intro to Lace shawls, TU Jun 4 & 11, 7-9 pm; $65
Luster is an aran weight shawl with a simple but elegant, all over lace pattern, a wavy border and contrasting stripes. This will be your new favorite accessory! Ability to knit & purl is required. Some experience increasing/decreasing is helpful though not required. Tanis is the instructor.
WEDNESDAY…
Spinning 101, WE June 5 & 12, 7-9 pm; $65
Learn to use a drop spindle to spin your own yarn! No previous experience necessary. Antonia is the instructor.
THURSDAY…
February Baby Sweater, TH Jun 6, 13 & 20, 7-9 pm; $80
Uniquely constructed, lacy and full of character, this classic Elizabeth Zimmerman project is sure to boost your pattern-reading and sweater-making skills. Ability to knit & purl is required. Tanis is the instructor.
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Introduction to knitting, TH. June 6, 13 & 20, 7-8:30 pm; $75
Learn the basics and get going on your first scarf. No experience required! Sam teaches.
SATURDAY…
Lastly, don’t forget to join us on Saturday, June 8th for Alexandria World Wide Knit in Public Day from noon to 2pm at the Commerce Street Park (located right near our store at the corner of S. Fayette St. and Commerce St.). After sipping some lemonade and knitting in the park, be sure to head back over to the shop for the Dragonfly Fibers Trunk Show!