Yarn is so much better face-to-face! We'd rather talk to you in person. We do not sell online, but happy to ship! Please call the Yarn Bar at 406-534-4032 or email us at cheers@yarn.bar.
Learn a lifelong skill with our pro Becky, who has taught beginning knitters in Billings for the past 10 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! Cost: $50 plus supplies
The next step in our Learn to Knit series: gather around our table with Linda and make the Perfectly Easy Beanie - a tried and true classic. You’ll learn to knit in the round and shape the top of your hat, which incorporates DPNs (double point needles). Voila! You’ll be amazed that you’ve turned a beautiful strand of yarn into a warm hug for somebody’s special noggin.
Materials: Pattern - Perfectly Easie Beanie by Giraffe Lady Knits, 150 yards worsted weight wool, US # 7 circular 16" and DPN, self-locking stitch markers. All supplies receive a 10% class discount.
SHAKERAG TOP
Saturday, March 9, 2019,1:00-3:00 pm
Gather and learn from Shannon! There are lots of ways to play with yarn for this simple spring/summer top. Come pick our brains about yarn choices, then get insights from Shannon as you create your own stripes. You'll have three weeks in between classes to get the body knit, then meet again to get pro finishing tips. Fee: $40.00
REGISTER HERE Materials: Transparency Field Guide No. 6, yarn and needles according to pattern
TOE UP TWO AT A TIME SOCKS
Saturdays, March 23 & 30, 2019, 9:30 am-12:30 pm SOLD OUT.
Join our sock knitting guru Karen for two morning sessions to learn how to knit two socks at a time!
$45 Materials: Toe Up 2 at a Time book by Morgan Oakes; US size 1 or 2 - 40" circular needles, and 2 skeins Regia Baby Smiles in two different colors. All supplies purchased in shop receive 10% discount.
HOZQWOZ HAT WORKSHOP
Friday, March 15, 1:00 -4:30 pm.
Learn the fun Marlisle Technique in March with Karen. You'll start with a pinhole cast-on and some double point needles in this top down hat that uses two colors of yarn. It's a great introduction to Marlisle and play with two strands of yarn to create a warm and cute hat.
REGISTER HERE Fee: $35 plus supplies Supplies: Marlisle book, yarn and needles according to pattern. We have lots of suggestions! 10% discount on supplies in shop.
Susan Germer is a local artist, specializing in beaded and embroidered art. She will guide you with these sweet embroidery kits; there are a variety of designs to choose from. Susan shares her tips for many embroidery stitches in this hands-on workshop. Learn by gathering and doing! $25.00 plus kit
Crochet One
Monday, March 18 & 25, 2019, 6:00-8:00 pm
Join Kim and learn the foundations of Crochet during this class that meets twice. The first Monday will cover basic crochet stitches and techniques. The next Monday you'll get started on your own beanie, learning how to read a pattern and incorporating your skills for the project.
REGISTER HERE Fee: $35.00 plus materials (10% discount on class supplies in shop) Materials: 200 yards worsted weight yarn, locking stitch marker, size H crochet hook, and Crocheted Beanie & Cowl pattern by Churchmouse.
NEEDLE FELTED PET PORTRAIT
Monday, March 25 , 2019. 10:30am-1:30pm
Join Hannah to help you recreate a picture of your pet with needle felting techniques. Choose to put the wooly picture on a piece of thick wool felt or a dryer ball. REGISTER HERE Fee: $25; materials - foam pad and felting needles plus assorted wool as desired (some wool and roving will be supplied), and dryer ball if desired. Don't forget to bring a picture of your pet!!!
All supplies for class receive 10% discount at Yarn Bar.
Pheasant Plucker Hat
Saturday, April 13, 2019, 1:00pm-4:00pm
This hat made it into the Mason-Dixon March Mayhem bracket, we all loved it in the shop when the designer Anna Maltz was here to teach, and so we are thrilled to have knitting pro Wendy teaching it. Join her for an afternoon of learning this fun technique.
REGISTER HERE Materials: Pheasant Plucker pattern, two skeins of contrasting fingering weight yarns, and size 3 and 6 US 16" needles according to pattern. Supplies receive 10% off in shop. Class fee: $35
