Do you have basic skills finding patterns, researching yarn, and joining Ravelry groups? Are you seeing features you'd like to try to make your Ravelry experience even better? This class will go beyond the basics. You'll learn more about the ins and outs of Ravelry, and how to use it to your even greater advantage! We focus on topics of interest to the class, which could include: Maximizing your Ravelry Queue and Library, Managing your stash, Uploading photos, Creating your own groups and events, and for those of you with travel in mind, Ravelry as Trip Planner. Each session is tailored to the interests and level of the class, so come ask and learn what you need to maximize your Ravelry experience.

Christie thinks a dish cloth is the perfect small project for the beginning knitter, and they are so handy to have or give away! Each month you will be provided with at least 2 similar but different patterns appropriate for the newer knitter. We will go over the instructions on any techniques that may be new to you, or answer other questions you have about knitting.

In this 3 hour workshop you will learn about the basics of needle felting. Deborah will introduce you to the tools and different wools you can use in this lovely, relaxing craft. Learn to 'paint' with wool and surprise yourself at the results! Using a barbed needle (instead of a paintbrush) and colored wool you can create stunning works of art. You will be guided to create a lovely needle felted project using a 2 D kit purchased from Longmont Yarn Shoppe. Perfect to make for yourself or as a gift for someone else!

Is it time to learn some new skills while also making a great winter wardrobe staple? Then come make the incredibly popular Musselburgh Hat ? it has almost 9,000 projects on Ravelry! In class we will discuss the pinhole cast-on, changing colors, tips for working in the round, and any other questions you may have to get you on your way to creating this simple but very versatile pattern.