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Discover the joy of knitting with classes in Chicago. Learn the art of knitting, explore different techniques, and create beautiful handmade garments and accessories.

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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
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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
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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...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$66

5 sessions

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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
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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
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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.

(2) All levels 13 and older
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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.

(2) All levels 13 and older
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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. 

(2) All levels 18 and older
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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
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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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Ecliptic: Short Row Hot

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Short rows aren’t just for socks & sweaters! This clever hat pattern takes advantage of Noro Kureyon’s long color repeats and basic short row techniques to produce an eye-catching beret that looks more complicated than it is to make. In this intermediate class, you will get a solid introduction to short rows and learn some new increase and decrease techniques, with the option to learn how to knit in the round using the Magic Loop method....

Intermediate 18 and older
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Knitting 201-The Next Step (K201)

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

Knitting 201: The Next Step (K201) - Knit a Shawl Learn purling, increasing, decreasing, and pattern reading as you discover how to discern the difference between garter stitch and stockinette stitch. The project is a lovely triangular fringed shawl or scarf. Pre-requisite: BKA or its equivalent

(2) Intermediate 13 and older
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$38

2 sessions

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Knit in the Round

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

So many knitting projects are knit circularly.  In this class we will introduce you to knitting small circumferences in the round on double-pointed needles.  The project is a functional and fun set of fingerless gauntlet gloves. Pre-requisite: K201 or its equivalent

(2) Intermediate 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$34

2 sessions

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Knit a Sweater

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

Okay, you're ready, let's knit a sweater! With the basic skills of knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing and knitting in the round under your belt, you're well set up to tackle sweater knitting.   We will help you with gauge swatching, choosing the appropriate size, raglan sleeve formation, border treatment and finishing techniques.  Choose a pullover or a cardigan, available in both child and adult sizes (we can suggest...

(2) Advanced 13 and older
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Advanced Fix Your Mistakes in Knitting

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Dropped stitches are a cinch when you know how to fix them. But what happens when it is in lace? Or when you cross your cable the wrong way? Learn how to fix more advanced problems, build your confidence and  hone your skills when you learn how to fix 4 commonly made advanced mistakes in knitting.  Bring your current project if it has mistakes in it you want to fix. A list of homework to have done before class will be provided...

All levels 18 and older
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Dragon Scale Gauntlets

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Dragon scales aren't just for Dragons anymore. Learn this amazing new technique that uses scale male to make these stunning gauntlets. Learn to tame your fear of knitting more complex items with this 2 week class. Materials not included, but a kit will be available the day of class. Must know how to knit and purl. 

Intermediate 18 and older
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Mystery Knit Along

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Think you know all there is to know abotu 2 color cables? Think again, as Andi Smith of "Bigfoot Knits" takes this stunning technique a step or two further.  Join her in this special one time only Mystery Knit Along and learn the new 2 color cable techniques that are the cornerstone of her new collection. Get to see and make new designs before anyone else! This promises to be an exciting, entertaining and educational afternoon. 

All levels 18 and older
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Knit Teeny Tiny Dolphins

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Learn to knit little chickens that are no bigger than an your thumb! Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land will introduce you to the addictive world of tiny toy knitting using double-pointed needles.  Techniques will include starting out with a small number of stitches, I-cord, picking up stitches on a 3-D piece, and simple embroidery. The finished dolphins make cute key chains, ornaments, and more. You'll be well on your way to...

All levels 18 and older
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Finish Your Knits

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

There is a difference between “handmade” and “homemade”.  Spending weeks and months on knitting a sweater, or making squares for an afghan, takes a lot of effort in knitting and when it comes time to piece them together, you want to make sure it looks handmade and well crafted. A junky seam can turn your beautifully knit sweater into a piece that sits in your drawer forever. Learn the proper techniques to finish your knits and fool your...

Intermediate 18 and older
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Sci-Fiber Friday

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns @ 6054 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL

Does your friday night consist of watching Sci-Fi movies and knitting? Well ours does. Every friday we have a free showing of a different sci-fi movie or tv show. We order pizza but you are more than welcome to bring along a snack. Come and (space) craft with us!

All levels 18 and older
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