Join us at the Shop for this Intermediate Knitting Workshop Series!Take your knitting skills to the next level this summer with our technique-focused workshop series! Each session is a deep dive into a different aspect of intermediate knitting, designed to expand your skills, spark creativity, and build confidence. All sessions are 4 1/2 hours long and include a chill 30-minute snack break. Students will leave each class with swatches and new techniques to use in future projects. Students should already know knitting basics. What to bring (all sessions): Worsted weight yarn (TWO colors — perfect for stash-busting!) Circular needles or DPNs (US 7 or US 8) Supplies are also available in-store with a 20% class discount Session 1: Playing with Color Sunday, June 14th 11:00am – 3:30pm Ready to add some color to your knitting? In this session, you’ll explore two colorwork techniques that may seem scary, but we promise you can handle them! We’ll cover the fundamentals of stranded colorwork and introduce the squishy, reversible magic of two-color brioche. You’ll learn: How to manage two yarns at once Stranded colorwork basics (tension, floats, color dominance) Intro to two-color brioche knitting Reading simple colorwork charts By the end, you’ll have colorful swatches and the confidence to start incorporating bold color techniques into your knitting. Session 2: Playing with Shaping Saturday, August 8th 11:00am – 3:30pm Ever wonder how knitting takes shape? This session is all about the “why” and “how” behind increases and decreases. You’ll learn: A variety of increase and decrease methods When and why to use different techniques How placement affects the look and structure of your knitting Tips for clean, polished shaping You’ll leave with swatches that show how shaping works—and how to use it intentionally in your own designs. Session 3: Playing with Texture Saturday, September 26th 11:00am – 3:30pm Texture is where knitting really comes to life! In this session we'll explore two techniques that look intricate but are totally within your reach, and we will hold your hand each step of the way! You’ll learn: Lace basics (yarn overs, decreases, and pattern flow) How to read lace and cable charts Intro to cable knitting (with or without a cable needle) Creating depth and texture in your fabric You’ll head home with textured swatches Come for one session or take all three to build a well-rounded skill set. Either way, you’ll leave inspired, energized, and ready to play with your knitting in new ways!
