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Rosie's Yarn Cellar offers a variety of classes for knitters and crocheters of all levels. We have 6 week beginner's classes for those of you who have never held a knitting needle in your life to intensive lace design workshops. Can't make a scheduled class? We offer private lessons during business hours for $20 per hour. Please call ahead to arrange a time which is convenient for you and the instructor. We also have Sunday workshops which are based on learning new techniques through small projects, such as socks, hats or mittens. Please check our Classes and Events Calendar for current class schedules. Current classes on our roster include: Beginner Knitting What to expect: This is the introductory class for those who've never held needles, or for anyone who needs a refresher and wants a more thorough grounding. This isn't just a "learn to cast on and knit" class, it's an intensive 6-week class which teaches you not just how to knit and purl, but also how to read a pattern, measure for size, make buttonholes, knit in the round and on double pointed needles, and how to increase and decrease. By the end, you'll be able to jump into any of our more advanced classes like Fair Isle Colorwork, Cables, and even the Sweater class! What you'll learn: How to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off; how to decrease; how to read a simple pattern; how to measure gauge; how to seam knitted pieces; how to make a buttonhole. What you should bring: Nothing but your enthusiasm (and glasses if you wear them!). What you'll take home: Three small projects, usually a cotton facecloth, a simple watch cap, and a small project of your choosing; plus various needles.
Sweater Class What to expect: Classes meet for six weeks, from 6 to 8 in the evening on weeknights. During the first week you'll select the materials for the sweater of your choice. What you'll learn:Choosing the right yarn for the right pattern, measuring gauge, reading patterns, increasing and decreasing, blocking and assembly. What you should know: How to cast on, knit and purl. What you should bring: Yourself! What you'll take home: A sweater!
Project Class
Intermediate Knitting What to expect:Now that you have taken the beginner's class, it's time to step up to the technique plate. This project based class teaches you the foundations of more advanced techniques; cables, lace, and color work. We will learn all of these techniques in 6 weeks, divided into 2 week sections. 3 projects-- a bulky cabled hat, fair isle wristbands, and a simple lace stitch scarf-- will have you well on your way to conquering any knitting project in your queue. What you'll learn: All the intermediate techniques we feel you need under your belt to move on to more specialized projects that suit your tastes and desires. Fair Isle, Cables and Lace are all focused on equally to give you a solid foundation to conquer any knitting that may cross your path. What you should bring: Materials are covered in the class fee. What you'll take home:New skills and new projects.
Crochet Sessions What to expect:Personalized instruction for those who want a project based crochet class or for those who are just learning. What you'll learn: These sessions are geared towards meeting your individual needs. You can learn a new technique, get help deciphering patterns, learn from scratch or design a project. What you should bring: Materials you may need are available for sale at the shop during class hours. You are welcome to bring a work in progress. What you'll take home:New skills and new projects. This open ended crochet class is more project oriented, perfect for those who have basic skills and want to learn a bit more. Get help reading patterns, learning new techniques, you name it and Jen's got you covered.
Sunday Workshops Each Sunday from 1pm-5pm we offer a different workshop. It may be lace knitting, basic hats, fixing mistakes, a project based class such as a project from Knitty.com or a popular Ravelry project. Check the calendar for details. June 6th: How to Spin Using a Drop Spindle From 1pm-3pm, this is the class for you if you have ever needed help in ripping back rows or picking up dropped stitches. Stopping into the shop throughout the week is great, but what if we're closed? What if you're on a trip or in an area where access to an LYS just isn't possible? Stop in and learn how to fix (not fudge!) and keep going on to the finish line!
June 13th: Basic Triangular Shawl Have you wanted to create your own triangular shawl but didn't know where to start? In this class, you will learn the construction for a triangular shawl and how to incorporate your own stitch patterns into a shawl. Skill level: advanced beginner. Must be comfortable with knitting/purling, increasing, and "reading" your stitches. $45, materials included.
July 11th: Basic Socks Learn everything you need to know to tackle a pair of basic socks. This is the class for people who have never used double-pointed needles or have attempted socks and gotten hung up at the heel. We'll make a mini sock that will illustrate each new technique. $35, materials included; Level: Advanced Beginner
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