Classes

EASE, GAUGE & SWATCHING with Elise (in-person)
Thursdays, 5-6 pm
Apr 10, Apr 24, May 8, May 22, June 5, June 19

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. 

LEARN TO KNIT: BEGINNER BASICS with Shellye (In-person)
WEDNESDAYS, 7 - 9 pm
Session 4: April 9 & 16
Session 5: May 14 & 21 Last class until October!

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.

FIXING MISTAKES with Elise
Alternate Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 1 pm

Even the most experienced knitters make mistakes - having the confidence and knowledge of how to fix them will change your life! Learn how to recognize and fix some of the most common knitting bloopers, such as dropped stitches, incomplete stitches, switching a knit to a purl and vice versa, and more (as time allows.) 

Cost: $30 per session. Register online.

SPRING SWEATER KNIT/CROCHET-ALONG - LACE with Elise & Stephanie
Alternate Fridays, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Apr 4, Apr 18, May 2, May 30, June 27

Alternate Fridays, 4 - 5:30 pm
Apr 11 (tent.), Apr 25, May 14 (Wed.), May 23, June 6, June 20 

Nothings says warm weather like a sweater with open stitches, from the most intricate lace to simple mesh and everything in-between! Join us to knit or crochet your favorite lace 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:
Uptown Tee by Tori Yu
Rib Lace Raglan by James N Watts
Rota (Sleeveless Top or Jumper) by Irene Lin
Emmanuel Tee by Johanna Gehrisch
Tegna by Caitlin Hunter

Water Clover by Isa Catepillan
Wefan by Joanne Fowler
Pasteque by Madalena Bastakou

(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!

Register online 

CROCHET 101: Flat Basics with Elise (in-person)
Alternate Wednesdays • 10:30 am - 12 noon

Apr 9, Apr 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18

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

Apr 10, Apr 24, May 8, May 22, June 5, June 19

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

Apr 4, Apr 18, May 2, May 30, June 27

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.

GROUP PROJECT HELP with Elise (In-person)
3-4:30 pm

Tuesday: Apr 1, Apr 15, May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5

Friday: Apr 4, Apr 18, May 2, May 30, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8

Wednesday: Apr 9, Apr 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27

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.