magpie yarn | Basic Knitting Classes | natural fibers for hand knitters

Class Registration

Class fees are due at time of registration.

We require one week’s notice to withdraw from a class and receive credit towards another class.

Because we limit all our classes to 6 students, we urge you to sign up early. Beginning and weekend classes fill up quickly.

A list of supplies is available at the shop.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call. We look forward to knitting with you.

natural fibers for handknitters

513 E. High Street
Lexington, KY
859-455-7437

BASIC SKILLS CLASSES

BASIC KNITTING I: GETTING STARTED. Designed for the total beginner, you will learn to cast-on, knit, purl, and bind-off. That is as basic as it gets. After this you can handle any number of easy patterns.
Class Fee: $20. Sat Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, or Apr 7 (9-12)

BASIC KNITTING II: THE NEXT STEP. Ready to move beyond the scarf? This class introduces basic shaping, fixing mistakes, and improving your tension. We explore reading patterns, the importance of gauge, and picking appropriate yarns for projects.
Class Fee: $20. Sat Jan 21 or Mar 31 (9-12)

BASIC KNITTING III: FINISHING. Learn the basics of blocking, seaming, picking up stitches, and buttonholes. Good finishing skills make all the difference in the final look of your knitting.
Class Fee: $20. Sat Apr 21(9-12)

BASIC BRIOCHE: Brioche knitting combines slipped stitches with yarn-overs to create a thick, soft, reversible ribbed fabric. Working with two colors enhances the advantages of Brioche techniques because it completely hides the stranding.
Class Fee: $20. Thu Apr 12 (9-12)

CONTINENTAL KNITTING: This free workshop introduces the technique of Continental Knitting (holding the yarn in your left hand) to knitters who currently work in the English style. Noted for its speed and ease of execution, many knitters find it less stressful on their hands.
Class Fee: FREE. Thu Apr 26 (10-11am)

BEGINNING SOCKS: Discover the joy of hand knit socks. In this introductory class we will explore the basic heel flap and simple toe.
Class Fee: $20. Sat Jan 14 or Mar 10 (9-12)

MITERED HEEL SOCKS: Short rows create a snug fitting mitered heel. We will learn the technique by knitting a small sock, and then design a personal pattern for custom fitting socks in any gauge. Class Fee: $20. Sat Feb 11

TOE-UP MAGIC LOOP SOCKS: Knit on one circular needle, these socks are worked from the toe up with a short row heel. Once mastered you will be able to adapt any pattern to this technique.
Class Fee: $20. Sat Apr 14 (9-12)