Welcome to our schedule of winter classes! We'll continue to update this list as classes are added. Please read our cancellation policy.
EASE, GAUGE & SWATCHING with Elise (in-person)
Thursdays, 5-6 pm
Feb 13, Feb 27, Mar 13, Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24
Learn everything you need to know to knit a sweater with success! Elise will guide participants through finding a good knitting pattern, how to read sizing and ease information, and how to swatch for gauge.
This class is essential for brand-new garment knitters and a great refresher for anyone looking to expand their knitting skills!
Cost: $25 per class. Register online.
Socks 101 and Sock KAL with Elise
Alternate Tuesdays, 11:30-1pm
Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4, Mar 18, Apr 1, Apr 15, Apr 29
Learn everything you need to know to knit a pair of top-down socks in the round. New and experienced knitters are welcome to join us for a sock KAL!
Materials: 1 x skein of sock yarn (suggested: La Bien Aimee Super Sock); US 1.5 needles, either 40" circular for magic loop or 6" DPNs.
Recommended pattern: Late Night Socks by iknit2purl2.
Cost: $30/session. Save $10 per session when you register for 5 or more at the same time! Register Online
LEARN TO KNIT: BEGINNER BASICS with Shellye (In-person)
WEDNESDAYS, 7 - 9 pm
Session 3: March 12 & 19 - FULL
Session 4: April 9 & 16
Learn the basics of English-style knitting with Shellye!
Whether you're picking up this wonderful hobby for the first time, or coming back to it after many years, Shellye has the patience and experience to get you started on a lifelong knitting adventure. Students will learn one method for casting on and binding off, as well as the basic knit and purl stitches. The class fee includes needles and practice yarn, so you don't need any additional supplies.
PLEASE NOTE: The maximum class size is 6 students, adults only. There are no make-up sessions for missed classes. Cost: $100, includes supplies.
COLORWORK KNIT/CROCHET-ALONG with Elise & Stephanie
Alternate Fridays, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 7, Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 18
Alternate Fridays, 4 - 5:30 pm
January 31, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 14, Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25
Colorwork knitting is on our minds to get us inspired for the new year! Join us to knit or crochet your favorite colorwork pattern - you'll have support for learning new techniques and a friendly group to keep you motivated to the last stitch.
The $35 KCAL fee covers ALL sessions, and $25 can be applied as credit toward a new yarn purchase. We always appreciate you using yarn purchased from Uncommon Threads!
Suggested patterns:
Snedronningen by Isabell Kraemer
Seaglass Tee by Wool & Pine
Flora Slipover by Camilla Vad
Springfling by thepetiteknitter
(Want to make a different sweater - or a hat or cowl instead? That's OK too!) Come to any of the session dates and we'll help you choose yarn and best size for you, as well as de-mystify any pattern questions. This is a casual group without formal instruction - meet some fellow makers and have fun finishing your new sweater!
CROCHET 101: Flat Basics with Elise (in-person)
Alternate Wednesdays • 10:30 am - 12 noon
Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 12, Mar 26, Apr 9, Apr 23
Learn the very basics of crochet including how to create a foundation chain, the single crochet stitch, and how to create fabric working flat. No experience needed. A hook and practice yarn are included in the $40 class fee.
Choose ONE of the dates above to attend. Register online.
CROCHET 102: Round Basics with Elise (in-person)
Alternate Thursdays • 10:30 am - 12 noon
Jan 30, Feb 13, Feb 27, Mar 13, Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24
Learn everything you need to know to crochet in the round including the magic circle, half-double and double crochet stitches, and slip stitch joins. No experience needed. A hook and practice yarn are included in the $40 class fee.
Choose ONE of the dates above to attend. Register online.
SWEATER CLINIC with Elise (In-person)
ALTERNATE FRIDAYS, 5 - 6:30 pm
Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 7, Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 18
Cast on with confidence! Whether you’re making your first sweater or simply need some guided assistance with a new pattern, Elise will help you through the whole process. Sign up for multiple sessions to walk you through an entire project or stop by for as many as you need to get through your WIP queue.
Sign up now to get started on your winter sweater!
Note: Students making their very first sweater must first complete “Ease, Gauge & Swatching” class offered on select Thursday nights or by private lesson.
Recommended patterns:
Daily Ritual Raglan by Park Williams
Starter Sweater by Park Williams
The Winter Crop by Jessie Mae Martinson
Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Mae Martinson
Supplies must be purchased from Uncommon Threads.
Cost: $30 per session; register for any 5 or more at the same time and save $10 per session! Register online.
BEGINNER PROJECT CLASS with Elise (In-person)
Alternate Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm
Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 9, Apr 23
Sign up for individual sessions to get a new project off the ground or multiple sessions to help motivate you to finish. Save $10 per session when you sign up for 5 or more sessions at the same time!
Cost: $30/session. Register Online
THE RIGHT YARN FOR THE JOB with Amy Snell (in-person)
Sunday, March 16 • 4 - 5:30 pm
Ever wind up with a yarn you didn't know what to do with? Or a project that wasn't what you had envisioned? Amy Snell will present this lecture aimed at helping you make better yarn choices during this year's yarn crawl.
Cost: $25. Register online.
BETTER FITTING KNITTING with Amy Snell (in-person)
Monday, March 24 • 10 am - 1 pm
How can you ensure that the new yarn you've got is going to turn into a sweater that you'll love? Cost: $85. SOLD OUT!
LADDER-BACK JACQUARD with Amy Snell (in-person)
Monday, March 24 • 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Easy, seamless, and beautiful, the ladderback jacquard technique will improve the tension of your stranded knitting while allowing you to span much larger areas between stitches. This knitting method adds stretch to your floats while preventing the alternate color from peeking through, and can be applied to nearly any stranded knitting project. GROUP PROJECT HELP with Elise (In-person)
3-4:30 pm
Tuesday: Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4, Mar 18, Apr 1, Apr 15,
Friday: Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 7, Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 18,
Wednesday: Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 12, Mar 26, Apr 9, Apr 23,
Do you have a work-in-progress that's giving you a headache? Are there parts of the pattern you're not sure you understand? Bring your project to a group help clinic with Elise!
This is a group session, so participants will take turns getting help. It's amazing what you can learn listening to other knitters' challenges and solutions! Group size is limited to 6 people. Registration in advance is recommended to secure your space!
$30 per session; register online here.
ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS & PROJECT HELP
VARIOUS DAYS, by appointment Please call for availability (650) 941-1815)
Whether you're stuck in a challenging part of your work-in-progress or looking to learn a new technique, you can get help to move forward! Help is given in-person and masks are required.
Call (650) 941-1815 to schedule your one-on-one lesson.