Upcoming Classes

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UNITL FURTHER NOTICE, FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR CLASSES. IF YOU ARE FEELING SICK OR THINK YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19 PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND CLASS. WE WILL ISSUE YOU A REFUND OR CREDIT!

Please call if you have questions about a class (406)534-4032

KNIT ONE

Tuesdays October 6, 13, & 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Learn a lifelong skill with our pro Becky, who has taught beginning knitters in Billings for the past 12 years. Many of you will recognize her as the former owner of Billings Gymnastics School and know that she is comfortable teaching all types of learners. According to Becky, "the lightbulb really goes off between the second and third class". In this series of 3 classes you will learn the anatomy of a stitch and how to recognize Knits and Purls, while following a pattern with knitting terminology. You will also be exposed to reading a chart, another component of pattern reading. Finish the class with tips and tricks, practice fixing mistakes, and leave with ideas and patterns to confidently move on to your next project!

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FIBERSIDE CHATS

Join Live Online Chats with Some of Fiber's Most Exciting Creators

We’ve partnered with some of your favorite designers and creators to join us for a series of online gatherings with Longmont Yarn Shoppe: Fiberside Chats!

Launched in May, these gatherings, hosted on Zoom, are one-hour sessions with special guests joining us to give a peek into their world. These designers and creators will discuss their unique path, creative processes, latest projects—or whatever is inspiring them now. There will also be a Q&A session, giveaways, and other fun surprises for those who join!

For $20, you can register by clicking the link below, choose your guest(s) and then scroll to select Yarn Bar as your LYS.

FREE FORM CABLING: THE RIO CALINA COWL

Thursday, November 5, 2020, 5:30pm-7:30pm

This spontaneous knit is such a freeing knit. It looks so complex, but is incredibly simple.This will a perfect jumping off point for anyone wanting to learn to cable. You will learn the basics of cabling without being locked into reading charts and keeping count. But for anyone already experienced at cabling, they will feel the joy of not being tied to a specific pattern or counts. It will become your social knitting pattern.

We use Cat Bordhi's Rio Calina Cowl "pattern". This was one of her last patterns that was used in her knitting retreats that she has gifted to the knitting community. She equates it with "flowing like a river", never knowing where the cables will take you. Each cowl will look totally different and completely reversible. This for anyone comfortable with casting on, knits and purls. You will learn the basics of cabling, plus a super stretchy bind off.

Linda will guide you through this "river of cables". Fee: $30.00

Supplies:
PATTERN: Rio Calina Cowl
About 300 yards in a worsted weight, Size 8 or 9 circular 24" or straight needles, and a cable needle.
A small amount of homework: Cast on 64 stitches and knitting a K2, P2 rib for about an inch, plus a knit swatch with a few rows of about 20 stitches so we can practice the bind off.

STRANDING WORKSHOP: THE DOODLE HAT with WHITNEY TERRELL

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 1:00pm-3:00pm

Guest teacher Whitney gives pro-tips for two color knitting using the Doodle Hat, a pattern that she just published. You can plan to make the hat or cowl version. Homework required: cast on and complete the ribbing. This allows you to have full advantage of the instructions for stranding!

Whitney is our regional sales rep for Euro Yarns, pattern designer, and former owner of two yarn shops. We're excited to have her in town for a full day, and happy to share her talents six lucky learners!

REGISTER HERE

Cost: $45 for the workshop and pattern
Materials: two skeins DK weight yarn and size 4 and 6 - 16" circular needles
Homework: cast on either 112 or 144 stitches for hat or cowl and knit one - three inches of ribbing as desired.

TOE UP SOCK WORKSHOP with WHITNEY TERRELL

Saturday, November 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Making a little sock, you'll learn Judy's Magic Cast-on, Magic Loop technique, and turning a heel with Whitney. Also get Whitney's pro-tips about socks through the day. Two breaks are worked into class. Snacks, Coffee, Tea, and Water available at the Minibar learning space. Refrigerator available. Facemasks required.

$70 includes Pattern. DK or worsted weight yarn and a 32" circular size 3 or 4 needles needed for the little sock.