To sign up for our classes, please send us an email at stringtheoryyarnshop -at- gmail -dot- com, being sure to include your full first and last name, a phone number to reach you at, and the class and time you’d like to sign up for, and we’ll email you an invoice as soon as we can. You may also simply stop into the shop to sign up. We do not take class enrollments by phone. We look forward to seeing you in class!
Introduction to Fair Isle
Have you been longing to knit a beautiful Fair Isle project but had no idea how to start? Then this is the class for you! This single session class will cover what Fair Isle knitting is, how to hold your yarn, carrying your yarn properly throughout the piece, and the importance of yarn dominance, all while working up a beautiful cowl.
Prerequisites: knitting in the round, CO, k, p, BO
Materials: 1 US 7 (4.5mm) 24” circular needle, 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn in contrasting colors, copy of See You at Rhinebeck by Jeannie Giberson
Cost: $25 per person, plus supplies, 6 student maximum
Dates and Times: First Offering – Thursday, October 2nd from 6-8pm; Second Offering – Tuesday, December 16th from 6-8p (Class is full!)
Instructor: Shea
Learn to Crochet
Have you been looking for a hobby to fall head-over-heels in love with? Look no further! This two session class will cover all of the basics you need to know as a new crocheter, all while making a bag you can carry anywhere. You’ll learn the chain, single crochet, and double crochet stitches as well as how to finish a project. We’ll also help guide you to a perfect first project to help continue your crocheting journey.
Prerequisites: none
Materials: All materials will be provided in a $25 kit the first night of class including: US H hook, a reference book, one skein of Berroco Vintage, locking stitch markers, and a tapestry needle
Cost: $50 per person, plus $25 supply kit, 6 student maximum
Dates and Times: First Offering – Tuesdays, September 30th and October 7th from 6-8pm (only one spot left!); Second Offering – Saturdays, October 25th and November 1st from 3:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Andria
Learn to Knit
Have you been looking for a hobby to fall head-over-heels in love with? Look no further! This two session class will cover all of the basics you need to know as a new knitter. You’ll learn how to cast on, the basic knit and purl stitches, simple increases, simple decreases, how to bind off, and how to finish a project. We’ll also help guide you to a perfect first project to help continue your knitting journey.
Prerequisites: none
Materials: All materials will be provided in a $25 kit the first night of class including: US 8 needles, a reference book, one skein of Berroco Vintage, stitch markers, and a tapestry needle
Cost: $50 per person, plus $25 supply kit, 6 student maximum
Dates and Times: First Offering – Thursdays, October 30th & November 6th from 6-8pm (class is full!), Second Offering – Saturdays, December 6th & 13th from 3:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Andria or Vicki
Magic Loop Socks
Learn how to knit in the round using one long circular needle, all while working up a lovely pair of socks! This three session class will cover how to use the Magic Loop method for small circumference in-the-round knitting, choosing the perfect sock yarn for your project, basic sock anatomy, and completing a sock worked from the top down, including how to do the Kitchener stitch.
Prerequisites: knitting in the round, CO, k, p, k2tog, ssk
Materials: 1 US 1.5 (2.5mm) 32” circular needle, 1 skein of fingering weight yarn (approx. 400yd), Churchmouse Classics Basic Sock pattern, tapestry needle
Cost: $75 per person, plus supplies, 6 student maximum
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, October 14th, 21st, & 28th from 6-8pm
Instructor: Shea
Tunisian Crochet
Are you ready to take your crocheting to the next level? Then it’s time for you to check out Tunisian crochet, also referred to as afghan crochet! You’ll be using the basic crochet skills you already have, just in a new way that will create a lovely fabric with fantastic drape.
Prerequisites: ch, sc, yo
Materials: US J (6mm) Tunisian hook w/ cord totalling approx. 16″, approx 440yds worsted weight yarn
Cost: $25 per person, plus supplies, 6 student maximum
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 11th from 6-8p
Instructor: Shea
What are your classes like?
It is our goal to help you learn new techniques in order to expand the knowledge of your chosen craft and have fun while doing it! Your Shop Theorist teachers have been carefully chosen and will do their absolute best to see that you succeed. Classes are offered while the shop is closed to help keep distractions to a minimum. In order to be sure you get the attention you deserve, our classes will be limited to 6 students (any exceptions will be noted). Each session will be no longer than 2 hours. The bottom line? We want you to have a good time learning and hope you enjoy the opportunity to get to know some of your fellow yarn theorists a bit better!
Help! I’m stuck on something we learned in class!
If you need some clarification of a new skill between sessions or after your class has ended, stop by during our regular business hours so one of our Shop Theorists can assist you. We want to be sure you end up with an amazing finished project!
Class Policies
- Class enrollments are taken on a first come, first served basis. Payment is expected at the time of enrollment.
- Materials needed to participate in class must be purchased from String Theory Yarn Shop. This helps ensure that you are choosing appropriate materials and also helps us keep our doors open. This includes patterns unless already owned. As a result of this policy, you will receive 20% off of any items purchased for your enrolled class.
- We ask that you purchase and have yarn wound at least one day before your first session so class can start on time.
- Classes must meet the minimum requirement of three enrolled students in order to run. If there are not enough students enrolled by one week before the start of class, that class will be cancelled/rescheduled and you will have the option to transfer payment to another class or receive a refund.
- If you are unable to attend class for whatever reason you must notify us by email at least 48 hours before the first class session. If you do not notify us by email that you are unable to attend and do not show you will not be issued a refund.
- Our Shop Theorist teachers have worked hard to put lesson plans and materials together for your class. Please be respectful of them and your fellow students and arrive a few minutes before the start of class to get situated. We also ask that cell phones be turned off or set to silent once class begins.
- All classes are for adults only (18+). Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis for 16 & 17 year-olds, and a parent/guardian will also need to sign up for and take the class with them.
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