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Visit our new space in Berkeley! Curated yarn selection, craft kits, toys and more.

Holiday Classes

Fall is right around the corner - it's the perfect time to plan your holiday projects! We've got a lineup of classes that will get you going on great gifts so you can be ahead of the game this holiday season. 

Chunky Diagonal Striped Blanket:

Doesn't someone special in your life deserve a luxurious alpaca blanket? This beauty is made on the diagonal so it keeps it interesting. Judy will get you started and will give you hints for finishing up.  

Thursday October 26, 7pm to 9pm ($40)

Yarn Needed: 2 skeins of each of 2 colors (4 skeins total) of Baby Alpaca Chunky  

 

Mock Fair Isle Cowl:

Fair Isle is all the rage for fall/winter 2017. For this Fair Isle cowl, let the yarn do the work! You'll learn provisional cast-on and kitchner stitch. You'll have this done in no time!

Tuesday October 24, 7pm to 9pm ($40)

Yarn Needed: 4 balls of Knitcol

Classic Santa Hat

Tis the season! Start a new tradition - this handknit Santa Hat can be enjoyed from generation to generation!  Judy will get you started and give you hints for finishing up. 

Tuesday November 28, 7pm to 9pm ($40) 

Yarn Needed: 2 skeins Cascade 220 Superwash Merino (1 red, 1 white)

Cascade Santa Hat

Holiday Lights (Knit)

Knit a colorful garland of holiday lights!  You'll learn some fun new techniques while creating a family heirloom or a truly unique holiday gift. 

Thursday November 30, 7pm to 9pm ($40)

Yarn Needed: 

2-3 different colors of worsted weight yarn (small amounts of each) for bulbs

small amount of medium grey worsted weight for bulb stem

one skein of dark grey or black worsted weight for cord

 Holiday Lights Knit

Holiday Lights (Crochet)

Crochet a colorful garland of holiday lights! You'll learn some fun new crochet techniques while creating a family heirloom or truly unique holiday gift. 

Thursday December 7, 7pm to 9pm ($40)

Yarn Needed: 

2-3 different colors of worsted weight yarn (small amounts of each) for bulbs

small amount of medium grey worsted weight for bulb stem

one skein of dark grey or black worsted weight for cord

Holiday Lights Crochet

Jumbo Stockings in a Jiffy

These super adorable holiday stockings knit up super quick!  Whitney will get you started and will show you how to turn the heel. 

Two 1.5 hour sessions:

Tuesdays, 7pm to 8:30pm  ($49) 

November 14 & November 28

Yarn Needed: 3 skeins Encore Mega (2skeins MC, 1 skein CC)

Jumbo Stockings

11th Hour Gift: Lacey Cowl 

Need a really quick gift?  Whip up the Lacey Cowl in an evening! If you have more time, you can make the longer cowl. Judy will get you started and give you pattern hints. This cowl makes a great hostess gift!

Monday December 11 or Dec 18, 7pm to 9pm ($40)

Yarn Needed: 1 skein Caracol (short cowl) or 2 skeins Caracol (long cowl)

 

The pattern is beautiful! 

Click here for the class descriptions, prerequisites and other supplies that may be needed. The patterns for all of the above classes are included with the class. 

 It's never too early to plan for the holidays!

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