Class: Oops 1 – Anatomy of a Stitch (in 3 Sessions) – FEB 2025

“Learn to recognize (and fix) mistakes.”

Holding on tight so you won’t drop a stitch? Relax! In this class you’ll learn to see the structure of a good stitch so you’ll know what to do when one goes wrong. Free yourself from fear of your knitting! Basic knitting skills required.

You’ll learn: how to pick up, un-knit, and rip (and a few tricks so you won’t need to).

Maximum: 6 students. $144 (3-session workshop).

Session dates:
Fridays, February 21st, 28th, & March 7th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm with Kit Hutchin.

You’ll need to bring:
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 9 (5.5mm), or size to obtain a stretchy fabric with easy-to-see stitches; a crochet hook, approx. size H – J; darning needle; reading glasses, if necessary.

YARN
Use a worsted weight yarn in a light color, one-ply preferable, such as Manos Maxima or Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted, along with a small amount of a contrasting color for swatch stripe.

HOMEWORK
First session: Cast on 24 stitches.
1. Work approximately 1″ in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row; repeat), ending having completed a purl row. Cut yarn leaving a 6-8 inch tail.
2. Knit one row in contrasting color. Cut contrasting yarn leaving a 6-8″ tail.
3. Rejoin main color and beginning with a purl row, work an additional 1″ in stockinette stitch ending having completed a knit row.
4. With purl side (or wrong side) facing, knit one row.
5. With knit side facing, continue in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row; repeat) for 1″, ending with a purl row.
6. Do not bind off; bring swatch on needles.

STUDENT DISCOUNTS: When you arrive for a class you’ll receive a nontransferable one-time discount code for free shipping off your next online order. These cannot be combined with other discounts. Please enter the entire discount code at checkout and click ‘apply’ to make sure it is captured.

REGISTRATION: Sign-ups begin immediately (exceptions where noted) on a first-come/first-served basis. To register for a class, simply add the desired session to your cart and check out as normal. You may also call our customer care line at 206-780-2686 with a credit card. Your place is reserved with full payment.

CLASS MINIMUMS: Minimum class size is 2 students. ‘Go’ date is 7 days before first session. If your class is cancelled, we will call you and issue a refund. We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot and ensure minimum enrollment. Sign up with a friend!

CANCELLATIONS: You may cancel up to 7 days before your first class for a full refund. If you cancel later, we cannot issue a refund unless we are able to fill your spot from a waiting list. Consider putting your last cancel date on your calendar. If you’re unable to cancel in time for a refund, you can always send a friend in your place. If we must cancel a class, we will issue a refund. We may, on occasion, need to call in a substitute teacher.