BEGINNER • ADVANCED BEGINNER • INTERMEDIATE • EXPERIENCED • CROCHET
Please read about our class policies and skill levels below.
WINTER 2026
We have a wonderful schedule this season, full of opportunities to expand your skills, make exciting projects and meet kindred spirits .
Many thanks to our wonderful teachers for making this great schedule possible!
Check out the classes below, then call us (610-373-1622) or come in to sign up, check out the class models, and choose your yarn and supplies.
(We do not have an online sign-up at this time.)
BEGIN TO KNIT
BEGINNERS BUILDING BLOCKS
Taught by Deb Cech
Three steps of classes sequenced to build your knitting knowledge.
Building Block-Step 1: Just the Basics
Are you an absolute beginner or do you want to review skills you’ve learned ages ago? In this class you will learn how to…
* cast on using the long-tail technique
* work the knit stitch and the purl stitch
* bind off
* understand basic knitting terms
Yarn provided. Bring or buy US size #8 (5mm) needles.
(1 session) Tuesday, February 24 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm | $25
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Building Block-Step 2: Fingerless Mitts
Once you’ve learned the basic stitches of knitting, you’ll want to begin creating! In this class you will make a super simple fingerless mitt that’s fun and fashionable. During class you’ll learn how to…
* use knit and purl stitches to make stockinette and ribbed fabrics
* combine different stitch patterns and fabrics
* read simple directions for creating a garment
* select appropriate needles and yarn for your project
Pattern provided. Bring or buy US 8 (5mm) needles. Worsted weight yarn for mitts must be purchased.
Two Tuesdays, March 3 & 10 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm | $40
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Building Block- Step 3: Sophie Scarf
Knitted garments use special stitches to create shapes other than rectangles. In this class you will knit the popular Sophie Scarf, a triangle scarf shaped by increase and decrease stitches. You need to know how to cast on and bind off, and the knit stitch. You will learn how to…
* work simple increase and decrease stitches
* the right way to slip a stitch
* make an I-cord edging
* read a written pattern
Two Saturdays, March 21 & 28 | 10:00 am – Noon | $40
ADVANCED BEGINNER – KNITTING
Advanced Beginner: You know the long-tail or knitted cast-on, knitting, purling, binding off. You have been introduced to circular knitting.
FIXING MISTAKES
Become a fearless knitter! Learn how to “read” your knitting, spot errors and fix them without having to rip everything out and start over (that’s frustrating, right?) We’ll also talk about the importance of matching gauge and interchanging yarns.
You will need light colored worsted weight yarn for swatching, size 8 needles, and a smaller-sized crochet hook.
Saturday, February 21 | 10 am – Noon | $35
Taught by Deb Cech
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RAINHAM PULLOVER
Ready to put your skills to work knitting a beautiful and classic top-down pullover sweater? This class is designed for advanced beginners (Step 3) and beyond…whether you are knitting your first sweater or looking for a fast knit in a timeless design. You will learn how to:
-Read a written knitting pattern
-Understand basic knitting abbreviations
-Use circular needles to work a sweater from the top down
-Pick up stitches along a straight edge
-Shape using increases and decreases
-Block and finish a garment
Purchase the Rainham Pullover pattern by Berocco and the materials listed in the pattern. Help available in the shop for yarn options and sizing.
Five (possibly six) Saturdays, January 17, 24 & 31, February 7 & 28 | 10 am – Noon | $75
Taught by Deb Cech
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SIMPLY SOCKS
Do you have a crazy desire to make hand knit socks? Join the crowd! This class is designed for first time sock knitters and for those who already love knitting socks but want to refine their results. You will learn:
-the Magic Loop technique for small-circumference knitting
-sock anatomy and how to get a “just-right” fit
-how to choose a suitable yarn for socks
-basic sock construction
-reading a pattern with multiple size and gauge options
Purchase the Everyday Sock pattern by Tin Can Knits, sock yarn in either a fingering or DK weight, 32” circular needles in the size that matches your yarn choice.
Four Tuesdays, March 17, 24, 31 & April 7 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm | $60
Taught by Deb Cech
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INTERMEDIATE – KNITTING
Intermediate: You are proficient in all the Advanced Beginner skills, plus knitting in the round and basic finishing techniques. You should have completed several successful projects using these techniques.
HEATHLAND CAP
The beautiful flower and leaf motifs that decorate the Heathland Cap will also teach you the joys and skills of stranded knitting. You will learn the two-handed method of stranded knitting (you’ll feel so brilliant!) and working from colorwork charts.
Three Saturdays, February 7, 14 & 21, 12:30 – 2:00 pm | $55
Taught by Karen Walter
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ALBIERA MITTS
These mitts are cleverly designed with a “flip top” – a cross between a fingerless glove and a mitten. You will learn:
-reading a chart with multiple stitch patterns
-inserting waste yarn to create an “afterthought” mitten top
-picking up live stitches
You will need the Albiera mitt pattern by Audrey Borrego Designs and the materials specified in the pattern, including circular stitch markers and a cable needle.
Three Tuesdays, February 3, 10 & 17 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm | $55
Taught by Deb Cech
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COWL SERIES
For Intermediate to Experienced knitters
Let’s have some fun and learn some new techniques! I love a small cowl in the winter. It hugs your neck, keeping chilly winds at bay. You can pull it up over your nose on the coldest days or let it dress up a plain sweater when you’re indoors. They also make terrific gifts – one size fits all! Cowls are a great way to try a new technique and this series will address brioche (single & two-color), mosaic knitting, lace. bobbles, entrelac, plus some different cast-ons and bind-offs, knitting back backwards and other tricky maneuvers.
Six Sundays, February 1 & 15, March 1, 15 & 29, April 12 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Separately $25 per session, series of 6 sessions $120.
Taught by Trish McKinney
EXPERIENCED LEVEL – KNITTING
Experienced – All intermediate plus you have made several successful garments, are comfortable with finishing methods, and are interested in design, fit, and refined techniques.
AMELIA PULLOVER
A classic Aran pullover, Amelia is texture, tradition, and technique all in one wonderful project. It is constructed from the bottom up, and Karen has modified the pattern to make it in one piece, so no seams. A treasure to wear through the years!
Six Saturdays, January 24, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, March 7| 2:15 – 4:00 pm | $85
Taught by Karen Walter
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CROCHET CLASSES
BEGIN TO CROCHET
Learn the basics of crochet: Chain, single crochet, double crochet. Begin a washcloth in Griddle Stitch to learn to read a pattern, understand turning chains and stitch placement.
You will need to bring or buy size H (5 mm)hook. Practice yarn will be furnished; yarn for washcloth must be purchased at Yarn Gallery.
Two Sundays, February 22 & March 8 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | $40
Taught by Trish McKinney
SKILL LEVELS – KNITTING:
Beginner – No experience necessary Advanced Beginner – You know the long-tail or knitted cast-on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing and binding off. Intermediate – Proficiency in the advanced beginner skills, plus knitting in the round and basic finishing techniques. You should have completed several successful projects using these techniques. Experienced – All intermediate plus you have made several successful garments, are comfortable with finishing methods, and are interested in design, fit, and refined techniques.
SKILL LEVELS – CROCHET
Beginner – No experience necessary. Advanced Beginner – You know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet. Intermediate – You are proficient in all basic stitches and increases and decreases. You can follow most pattern instructions and have completed several projects using these skills. Experienced – All intermediate plus you have made several successful garments, are comfortable with finishing methods and are interested in design, fit, and refined techniques.
CLASS POLICIES
-Advance registration with payment is required to hold your place.
-No refunds or credit unless you cancel before the day of the class.
-Refunds will be in the form of shop credit unless the class is cancelled by Yarn Gallery.
–Materials are not included in class price.
–Materials must be purchased at Yarn Gallery.
