The perfect class for learning the basics of knitting, we’ll cover all the skills you will need to make your first project. We will cast on, knit, purl, and bind off during class as well as discuss reading a pattern, and choosing yarn and needles for your project. Finally, Christie will provide a bunch of free patterns to get you going on your way and answer any additional questions.

Learn to knit like a Viking! In this class you will learn the basics of the ancient art of nalbinding. We will cover starting methods (both flat and in the round), as well as the Oslo stitch and keeping tension. We will cover different construction methods for commonly nalbound items, as well as finishing techniques. There will be a brief overview of the history of nalbinding. Students should leave with the beginning of a small drawstring pouch, and the knowledge needed to finish it.

This camp is hands on, all about working with fiber and geared to the 7-- 12 year old. On the first day of camp participants will choose to focus on either knitting or crochet for the week and build their skills in that area each day of the week. Also during the week there will be opportunities to try other fiber arts including Kool Aide Dyeing, Needle Felting, Friendship Bracelets, Wet Felting and Weaving.

There's nothing worse than getting stuck in your knitting because you've discovered a mistake and you don't know what to do to fix it! In this class we will cover the most common knitting mistakes, how to fix them, & ways to prevent them in the first place.