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Beginner Knitting Classes
Chicago
Learn the basics of knitting in beginner knitting classes in Chicago, where you can discover essential techniques like casting on, knitting stitches, and binding off.
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Knitted Flowers
Hand-knit flowers can be a great way to add a personal touch to an ensemble. In this class, we will make three different types of knitted flowers and explore ways to amp them up. Basic knitting skills are required. Class fee includes materials.
Get Your Knit On - Snood Operator
Unravel with friends and learn a new craft at a Wool and the Gang Knit Party! You’ll have on-hand knitting help from our Gang of knitters on the night plus you will also receive exclusive access to our video tutorials after the party, so we're there every step of the way to get you to the finish line. And the best bit? You get to walk away with your very own #madeunique Snood Operator at a special price of $40 (normally $49). We'll have...
Get Your Knit On - Happy Daze Hat
Unravel with friends and learn a new skill at a Wool and the Gang Knit Party! Upon arrival you will receive your Happy Daze Hat kit that contains all the materials you will need including our Crazy Sexy Wool, a set of rosewood knitting needles and an easy-to-follow pattern that includes instructions for three difficulty levels - beginner, easy and intermediate. You’ll receive on-hand knitting help from our Gang of knitters...
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Arm Knitting
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Super chunky knits are the rage. Did you can know you can make them without any equipment - just your arms? In this class, we'll use felt to make chunky yarn and learn arm knitting. You'll go home with a new cowl or scarf! Class fee includes materials.
$35
Knit a Baby Surprise Jacket
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
In this 5 week class you have just enough time to wip up this cozy jacket and wrap it up for your favorite little one to open for the holidays. The holidays are just around the corner and wouldn't it be great if you could knit your baby, your grandchild, your niece or nephew a hug? How about a hug in the form of the classic Elizabeth Zimmerman "Baby Suprise Jacket"? You must know how to knit. Materials not included but you do get a 10% discount...
Intermediate
18 and older
Fair Isle Beret: Intro to Colorwork
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
Fair Isle is not just an island in the British Isles, but is also a technique of stranded color work in knitting where you hold two colors to create a pattern in the fabric. It is an advanced knitting technique so having a few intermediate projects under your belt is helpful. If you have taken our intermedate knitting class this would be a great follow up! We will be working in a sport or DK weight yarn so bring any size 4 to 7 knitting needles...
Advanced
18 and older
Modular Knitting
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
In this five week course you will learn 2 modular knitting techniques. It is great for those knitters who appreciate instant gratification. The first technique is Domino knitting where each square is done individually and joined as you go giving you a wonderful sense of accomplishment. The second is entralac, where you knit little squares one after another but leave them on the needle and come back to close off the squares and build more...
Intermediate
18 and older
Lace: A Holey Adventure
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
Vintage lace patterns are a wonder to be hold! Light and airy, perfect for a summers evening to keep the chill off. Learn to knit lace, use a life line, and how to fix your mistakes in this lovely retro inspired shawl. Must know how to knit and purl. The book is included in the cost of the class. 10% discount on all other materials while enrolled.
Intermediate
18 and older
Gloves: Knit for your Fingers
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
Learn how to wield double pointed needles in this amazing class on knitting each individual finger. It is not as hard as it sounds! This fun 5 week intermediate course will also show you how to form a gusset, and use a provisional cast on. It is an interesting construction for the knitter ready for the next step! Some materials included. Must know how to knit and purl and have worked in the round before.
Intermediate
18 and older
Knit a Baby Hooded Sweater
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
Hooded sweaters are all the rage with the 3 & under set this year. As the days get colder, it’s a great time to learn how to make a cozy sweater for the special little someone in your life. For an ambitious advanced beginner, this 5 week day time class you will make a great first sweater project; you can learn all the techniques required for a basic top-down raglan cardigan pattern, on a smaller scale garment. For more advanced intermediate...
Intermediate
18 and older
Knit The Heff Muff
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
Learn how to work with color in this 5 week class. Designed by Sifu's own Lisa Whiting, this muff was published in Chicago Knits Magazine, and you will recieve a copy of the magazine as part og the class. You will also learn how to do a tubular cast on, corrigated ribbing, increasing, decreasing, and a tubular bind off. Must know how to knit and purl. Pattern included. Materials not included, but you do get a 10% student discount on all...
Intermediate
18 and older
Sweater Intensive
Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL
There's no better way to cement your knitting skills than tackling a sweater. Whether you've just mastered the basic knitting skills or you've been knitting a while and want to push yourself into garment knitting, the Sweater Intensive class is for you. We will guide you every step of the way to completion of this ultra-cute top-down cardigan, knit in Quince & Co.'s Osprey yarn. Decisions made along the way will create the perfectly-fitting customized...
Pajama Pants in Knit on a Serger
Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL
Discover the joy of sewing your own comfortable lounge pants and shorts using a serger. Suitable for all sewing levels, this class provides expert guidance to create sleepwear as soft as your favorite tee. Don't miss out on this fun and practical sewing experience!
Knit a Bathing Suit
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
Be a bathing beauty this summer in your own hand knit swimming costume! You can emulate the bombshells of the 50's and 60's with this vintage inspired piece. Size is not an issue, I will show you how to alter a pattern so it will fit you! Space is limited and going fast! Must know how to knit and purl. Included in the cost of the class is a free 1 hour private lesson, a 10% discount on all materials that are not included but some materials...
Intermediate
18 and older
Kitten Mittens
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
These winter essentials are the most adorable mittens I have ever seen in my whole entire life. They are going to be be stocking stuffers for the two most adorable nephews I have ever had! They can be stocking stuffers for you too when you take this 4 week class. Made with really intersting construction and changing colors it is a great class for the newer knitter and even the most advanced knitter. Some materials included. Must know how to knit...
Intermediate
18 and older
Speed Knitting
Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL
Knitting is a Zen-like activity suited to the tranquil personality with loads of time on their hands. You've got to be kidding! Sure, we might use knitting to calm our nerves, but let's get real, we all want to get on to the next project in the queue. So if you're an American-style knitter (thrower), we'll show you how to knit Continental (picker) so that you can really let the fiber fly.
$20
Tips & Tricks
Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL
There are certain basic, and not so basic, techniques that impart finesse to your hand knits, including seaming, picking up stitches, joining yarn, weaving ends, fixing mistakes and so much more. In this class we'll cover these topics a couple at a time, on a rotating basis. Pre-requisite: K201 or equivalent.
$20
Cast On Conundrum
Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL
Rumor has it that there are over 50 different cast-on methods! We'll cover a few of our favorites and the meritsof each. This is an invaluable class that will change the way you start every new project.
$20
Knit Fall Foliage
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
In this 3 week course we will be knitting different kinds of fall leaves, acorns, and mushrooms to adorn your thanksgiving table. Another application for these super festive foliage is to attach them to a wreath and hand it on your door to welcome the fall. Some materials included. Must know how to knit and purl.
Intermediate
18 and older
Knit your Dog a Sweater
Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns
In five weeks you can learn how to make cables, change colors, increase, and decrease. I love my dog! I love her so much that I think she deserves to be warm and cozy in these blizzard like conditions here in Chicago! If you have a furry child but the fur won't cut the cold? Come in and knit your pooch a poncho, your hound a hood, or your canine a coat. This is an intermediate class, so knowing the basics is required. Some materials and a 10% discount...
Intermediate
18 and older
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