Building Skills

Learning new skills and techniques is the best way to challenge yourself. 

Novice Knitting:
Starting the 1st Wednesday of each month
3 two hour sessions for $90

10:30am -12:30pm or 7-9pm

Begin with the basics of Knitting - Casting On, the Knit and Purl stitches, Garter Stitch, Stockinette stitch Ribbing. Along the way, we explore yarn types and weights, basic pattern reading - and next projects! Materials: 200yds light color Worsted Weight (#4) yarn and US9 wood/bamboo needles.

Novice Crochet:
Starting the 1st Sunday of each month
3 two hour sessions for $90                                                     

10:00am -12:00pm

Begin with the basics of Crochet. Slip knots, slip stitches, single Crochet and double crochet. As part of the class you also learn basic pattern reading, about different yarn types and weights,  and next projects! Materials: 200yds light color Worsted Weight (#4) yarn and USI/9 crochet hook.

Tunisian Crochet Basics                  1 two hour session for $35

Create a fabric like knitting using a crochet hook. Tunisian Simple Stitch, formerly known as the Afghan Stitch, is the foundation of Tunisian Crochet. Learn how to do the Tunisian Simple stitch as well as the Tunisian Knit and Purl Stitches and read Tunisian Crochet patterns and charts. Materials: 100yds light color Worsted Weight (#4) yarn and US Tunisian Crochet/Afghan hook.

Tunisian Crochet Advanced Techniques (1 two hour session for $35)

Expand your knowledge of Tunisian Crochet through an advanced project. Contact the store (732-847-3665) for specifics on the project and materials.

Building Blocks Program (by Michelle [KnitPurl] Hunter)    
$25 per session, plus materials 

Beginning the 2nd Thursday in September, 2018 from 7-9pm
Beginning the 2nd Saturday in March, 2018 from 7-9pm

This progressive program meets once a month for 13 months. Beginning with a review of basic pattern reading and chart reading, it uses various stitch patterns to explore different types of increases and decreases. It also includes techniques such as cables and bobbles. You'll be ready to tackle anything! Materials: Program Book 1,700yds Worsted Weight (#4) yarn and US #10 24" circular needles.

Building in Color Program (by Michelle [KnitPurl] Hunter)     $25 per session, plus materials 

Beginning the 3rd Thursday in September* from 7-9pm

Having fun with color is the goal of this once a month program. Over the 11 months, you will explore color knitting techniques like intarsia and learn how the use of color can enhance a variety of stitch patterns.Materials: Program Book, 900 yds each of 3 colors DK Weight (#3) yarn and US #6 24" circular needles.

* The first 2 meetings of this class will be on Tuesday 9/25 and Tuesday 10/23

Building with Lace Program (by Michelle [KnitPurl] Hunter)     
$25 per session, plus materials 

Beginning the 1st Thursday in September 2018 from 7-9pm

Everything you have always wanted to know about lace, but didn't know who to ask. From Lace Basics & Japanese inspired lace, to cables and beads.  When you finish this 11 month course you will be able to easily navigate any lace project. Materials: Program Book, 1,400yds Sport Weight (#2) yarn and US #6 24" circular needles.

All classes require pre-registration and are limited to 8 participants, with a minimum of 1. Outside materials may be used for these classes, subject to requirements listed above. Call 732-847-3665 for more information or to register.