Many of us have a beloved clothing item with a hole or a stain that we can’t bear to throw away and don’t know how to mend. Many of us also don’t want to create more waste and add to overflowing landfills. In the past, wearing mended clothing was not acceptable but with the right skills mended clothes can be beautiful. This class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics so they can mend their own knitted items like socks, gloves, hats, sweaters, and more. Learn to repair a hole or snag in a knit item by darning, a simple woven type of mending. Learn how to inspect and assess a knit (or woven) item that needs repair.Learn how to select a needle, select yarn/thread, and tie a knot.

Learn running stitch, the backbone of mending! (If time and interest, backstitch (sesame seed) or blanket stitch).

Learn how to start, weave and finish a basic darn square with one or two colors using a mushroom or embroidery hoop.Practice or start darning an item that is ready for some attention!

Students can bring an item they would like to learn how to mend by darning.

All other materials included.

Create a one of a kind winter scarf. Using merino wool, soap, water, and a bit of elbow grease, you can create a piece of wearable art. In addition to felting techniques, we will explore color and texture options to personalize your creation.

This Learn to Crochet six-week class covers it all while you make a cozy, warm scarf to protect against the winter winds!

Students will enjoy learning a bit about the history of crochet as well as all of the fundamental skills needed to get started on projects. Areas covered will include, but are not limited to:~ types of crochet~ crochet stitches and building fabric~ granny squares~ switching colors~ yarn types~ pattern reading~ sewing and finishing

Each class will have time for teacher demonstration and active crocheting. By the conclusion of the course, students will have a completed scarf that highlights all of the acquired skills to admire!

~ Students should plan on crocheting in-between classes.

Learn to knit a hat this winter to keep yourself warm!  Learn to knit the ribbing of the hat with knit and purl stitches, plus decrease stitches to knit the crown of the hat.

In class, we will talk about gauge and how to measure your head to create the perfect fit for you, a family member, or a friend!

Materials
- 100g of worsted-weight yarn
- US Size 6 circular needles, 16" long

Have a sweater you love but has started to fray or come loose? No need to get rid of it!

Learn two methods to repair worn out sweater cuffs and edges: a plain darning weave and Scotch darning.

Your sweater will become wearbale again! 

Materials:

Students must bring:

• A sweater or knit clothing item with a worn cuff or edge that they can practice on 

• A soda bottle or similar that fits into the garment sleeve to hold its shape while darning

Students can bring their own yarn if preferred (there will be yarn available)

All other materials included

Students should know how to do a plain weave darn. Knowledge of blanket stitch is helpful but not required. Visible Mends- Darning is a great class to take before this one if you don't have these skills yet!

Learn to knit with multiple colors! The Laurelhurst Hat pattern by NW Foraged is a wonderful first project to delve into stranded knitting. 

Techniques taught in this class: 

Learn to read a charted pattern.
Casting On and knitting in the round
Knitting, purling, ribbing 
Stranded Colorwork
Reading a chart
Decreasing for the crown
Color dominance theory

Materials Needed 

Needles: 

Circular Needles: 16”, sizes US 6/ 4.0 mm and US 7/ 4.5 mm

Double Pointed Needles: size 7

For decreasing the crown of the hat, you will need DPN’s in size 7.

Yarn: This pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. 

Must Love Yarn carries Cascade 220, Berroco Vintage, Berroco Ultra Wool, and Malabrigo Rios are examples of Worsted Weight Yarn from Must Love Yarn in Shelburne, VT.

Michaels carries Pattons of North America: Classic Wool Worsted Weight

Yarn: Adult Size Large needs at least 200 yards 

You will need two balls of yarn.  One will be the background color, and the second color will be the contrasting color for the design.

I suggest solid or tonal colors for both yarns.   

Some knitting experience required

Color theory, color harmony and developing color palettes will be explored using the Zollie Palette Scout Color Cards and Tool Kit. This hands on interactive class will inspire and give you the confidence to develop unique and eye catching designs. This class is appropriate for those using yarn, fabric and other fiber in their work.

Learn to repair a beloved knit clothing item using darning, a simple type of woven mending. Used to cover a hole or a stain, darning can be done in contrasting colors or patterns to create a beautiful visible mend. This class teaches the basics of darning that can be used to mend your own knitted items like socks, gloves, hats, sweaters, and more. Learn how to inspect and assess a knit item that needs repair

Materials:

Students can bring an item they would like to learn how to mend by darning.

All other materials included