Classes
Your Class, Your Way
We love to teach at LYS, and we hope we've created the perfect list of class choices for you. But, we know how busy life can be. That’s why we offer "Your Class, Your Way" at Longmont Yarn Shoppe.Maybe you see the perfect class, but it’s not offered at the right time for you. Or there's a project you’ve always wanted to make, but the class was offered last month and you missed it! Relax.
Gather three friends, speak with a member of our staff, and we’ll work to arrange for a qualified instructor to teach your perfect class, your way!
Private Lessons
Our private lessons are ideal if you prefer to work one-on-one, have a hectic schedule or need a refresher. If you have a specific project you'd like some extra help with, come see us.
Private Lesson Rates
$35.00 for 45 minutes
$40.00 for a full hour
Call 303-678-8242
email info@longmontyarn.com
or stop by soon to schedule your lesson.
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Learn to Crochet - Mitts or Scarf
- Dec 01, 2018 09:00 am
- Dec 01, 2018 09:00 am
Learn to Crochet - Mitts or Scarf - Dec 01, 2018 09:00 am
Learn how to crochet and make a pair of these simple mitts or create a scarf.
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn how to crochet and make a pair of these simple mitts or create a scarf.
Cost: $ 35.00
Double Trouble Tunisian Afghan
- Dec 08, 2018 12:00 pm
- Dec 08, 2018 12:00 pm
Double Trouble Tunisian Afghan - Dec 08, 2018 12:00 pm
Join our fabulous Debby Telfer in this 11 month long afghan class. This is a fun crochet along afghan that alternates between regular crochet stitches and Tunisian crochet still requires that you are some familiarity with basic Tunisian Crochet and regular crochet. The authors of this warm rectangular afghan are: by Jolanda Verschiere-den Toonder & Naomi Harreman. There are 29 weeks work of sections so expect to complete 3 sections a month.
Join our fabulous Debby Telfer in this 11 month long afghan class. This is a fun crochet along afghan that alternates between regular crochet stitches and Tunisian crochet still requires that you are some familiarity with basic Tunisian Crochet and regular crochet. The authors of this warm rectangular afghan are: by Jolanda Verschiere-den Toonder & Naomi Harreman. There are 29 weeks work of sections so expect to complete 3 sections a month.
Fair Isle Gift Bag
- Nov 19, 2018 06:30 pm
- Nov 19, 2018 06:30 pm
Fair Isle Gift Bag - Nov 19, 2018 06:30 pm
Perfect gift bag for the holidays! Pick one of two snowflake patterns for this class.
Cost: $ 45.00
Perfect gift bag for the holidays! Pick one of two snowflake patterns for this class.
Cost: $ 45.00
Felted Clogs
- Nov 24, 2018 02:00 pm
- Nov 24, 2018 02:00 pm
Felted Clogs - Nov 24, 2018 02:00 pm
Fast and easy felted clogs are comfy and cozy. Exactly what you need this winter. These house shoes make wonderful gifts too! You won't be able to make just one pair.
Cost: $ 60.00
Fast and easy felted clogs are comfy and cozy. Exactly what you need this winter. These house shoes make wonderful gifts too! You won't be able to make just one pair.
Cost: $ 60.00
Dotted Rays
- Nov 25, 2018 12:00 pm
- Nov 25, 2018 12:00 pm
Dotted Rays - Nov 25, 2018 12:00 pm
Dotted Rays is a classic Stephen West shawl, and a perfect intro knitting SW's designs! This is a perfect shawl to expand your skills on, and have fun knitting it too!
Cost: $ 35.00
Dotted Rays is a classic Stephen West shawl, and a perfect intro knitting SW's designs! This is a perfect shawl to expand your skills on, and have fun knitting it too!
Cost: $ 35.00
Double Knitting: A Different Way to Knit with Color!
- Dec 07, 2018 09:30 am
- Dec 07, 2018 09:30 am
Double Knitting: A Different Way to Knit with Color! - Dec 07, 2018 09:30 am
Double knitting is a cool and fun knitting technique that produces a double layer of stockinette stitch fabric with mirror-image colorwork while knitting both layers at the same time.
Cost: $ 25.00
Double knitting is a cool and fun knitting technique that produces a double layer of stockinette stitch fabric with mirror-image colorwork while knitting both layers at the same time.
Cost: $ 25.00
Learn to Knit, Step 2 - Ribbed Hat
- Dec 07, 2018 03:00 pm
- Dec 07, 2018 03:00 pm
Learn to Knit, Step 2 - Ribbed Hat - Dec 07, 2018 03:00 pm
If you have learned the basics of knit and purl, you are ready to knit in the round. You'll learn: Cable cast-on, joining in the round on a circular needle, decreasing stitches and working with double-points. You'll make: A cute ribbed beanie.
Cost: $ 30.00
If you have learned the basics of knit and purl, you are ready to knit in the round. You'll learn: Cable cast-on, joining in the round on a circular needle, decreasing stitches and working with double-points. You'll make: A cute ribbed beanie.
Cost: $ 30.00
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS!
- Dec 07, 2018 06:30 pm
- Dec 07, 2018 06:30 pm
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS! - Dec 07, 2018 06:30 pm
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Building with Lace Shawl
- Jan 11, 2019 04:00 pm
- Jan 11, 2019 04:00 pm
Building with Lace Shawl - Jan 11, 2019 04:00 pm
Come join us for an adventure in Lace Knitting as we take a 11 month journey. Starting with Lace basics, we will move on through new lace techniques, building your skills each month with a new lace pattern. Class uses the very popular Knit Purl Hunter approach to assuring success with reference materials both written on online, complimented with our very own live instruction!
Cost: $ 180.00
Come join us for an adventure in Lace Knitting as we take a 11 month journey. Starting with Lace basics, we will move on through new lace techniques, building your skills each month with a new lace pattern. Class uses the very popular Knit Purl Hunter approach to assuring success with reference materials both written on online, complimented with our very own live instruction!
Cost: $ 180.00
A Skirt for All Seasons with Ann Budd
- Jan 12, 2019 09:00 am
- Jan 12, 2019 09:00 am
A Skirt for All Seasons with Ann Budd - Jan 12, 2019 09:00 am
Knitted skirts are becoming wardrobe staples and they are a lot easier to knit than you might think (they require just three to four skeins of sock yarn)! Learn how to take proper waist and hip measurements and combine them with your gauge to create a pleated skirt with a perfect fit, no matter your size. You?ll leave with a personalized skirt pattern for your yarn and gauge.
Cost: $ 135.00
Knitted skirts are becoming wardrobe staples and they are a lot easier to knit than you might think (they require just three to four skeins of sock yarn)! Learn how to take proper waist and hip measurements and combine them with your gauge to create a pleated skirt with a perfect fit, no matter your size. You?ll leave with a personalized skirt pattern for your yarn and gauge.
Cost: $ 135.00
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS!
- Jan 15, 2019 05:00 pm
- Jan 15, 2019 05:00 pm
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS! - Jan 15, 2019 05:00 pm
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS!
- Feb 09, 2019 10:00 am
- Feb 09, 2019 10:00 am
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS! - Feb 09, 2019 10:00 am
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Needle Felted Cookie Cutter Ornaments
- Dec 01, 2018 12:00 pm
- Dec 01, 2018 12:00 pm
Needle Felted Cookie Cutter Ornaments - Dec 01, 2018 12:00 pm
Needle felt some cute ornaments or package toppers for your Christmas tree this season. Using cookie cutters as templates, make your own felted holiday ornaments. Whether you think you have any design skills or not, you can make wonderful, unique ornaments.
Cost: $ 25.00
Needle felt some cute ornaments or package toppers for your Christmas tree this season. Using cookie cutters as templates, make your own felted holiday ornaments. Whether you think you have any design skills or not, you can make wonderful, unique ornaments.
Cost: $ 25.00
Needle Felt St. Nick or Santa Claus!
- Dec 02, 2018 01:00 pm
- Dec 02, 2018 01:00 pm
Needle Felt St. Nick or Santa Claus! - Dec 02, 2018 01:00 pm
Make this adorable St. Nick or Santa Claus to decorate your home this Christmas. Also makes a perfect hostess gift for those holiday parties.
Cost: $ 35.00
Make this adorable St. Nick or Santa Claus to decorate your home this Christmas. Also makes a perfect hostess gift for those holiday parties.
Cost: $ 35.00
Punch Needle Rug Hooking - Designing and Transferring Your Own Patterns
- Dec 09, 2018 12:00 pm
- Dec 09, 2018 12:00 pm
Punch Needle Rug Hooking - Designing and Transferring Your Own Patterns - Dec 09, 2018 12:00 pm
Finding fabulous design ideas and designing your own unique patterns is so much easier than it sounds. Come to this class to learn all things "patterns" - design, transferring, figuring out yarn amounts and more.
Cost: $ 42.00
Finding fabulous design ideas and designing your own unique patterns is so much easier than it sounds. Come to this class to learn all things "patterns" - design, transferring, figuring out yarn amounts and more.
Cost: $ 42.00
Punch Needle Rug Hooking Intro Class - Winter
- Dec 09, 2018 02:30 pm
- Dec 09, 2018 02:30 pm
Punch Needle Rug Hooking Intro Class - Winter - Dec 09, 2018 02:30 pm
Come learn what all the buzz is about! While learning all about the art of punch needle rug hooking you will create a Holiday Lights themed magnetic fiber art piece that mounts on a metal frame. All the beginning skills will be covered. Your project will be started in class and finished at home.
Cost: $ 75.00
Come learn what all the buzz is about! While learning all about the art of punch needle rug hooking you will create a Holiday Lights themed magnetic fiber art piece that mounts on a metal frame. All the beginning skills will be covered. Your project will be started in class and finished at home.
Cost: $ 75.00
Embroidery for Beginners
- Dec 02, 2018 01:00 pm
- Dec 02, 2018 01:00 pm
Embroidery for Beginners - Dec 02, 2018 01:00 pm
This class is great for beginners or anyone wanting to dust off their embroidery skills. In class, you will create a sampler using eight stitches found in the CozyBlue embroidery kits available in the store. We will go over embroidery basics and you'll learn the back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, fishbone, woven wheels and French and colonial knots. You will leave with your sampler and the skills to finish your kit at home.
Cost: $ 40.00
This class is great for beginners or anyone wanting to dust off their embroidery skills. In class, you will create a sampler using eight stitches found in the CozyBlue embroidery kits available in the store. We will go over embroidery basics and you'll learn the back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, fishbone, woven wheels and French and colonial knots. You will leave with your sampler and the skills to finish your kit at home.
Cost: $ 40.00
Weaving in a Rigid Heddle Loom for Beginners: Weave a Scarf
- Dec 08, 2018 08:00 am
- Dec 08, 2018 08:00 am
Weaving in a Rigid Heddle Loom for Beginners: Weave a Scarf - Dec 08, 2018 08:00 am
In this class students will learn the basic techniques of weaving. We will plan a project, measure the warp, sley the reed and dress the 15 inch Cricket Loom using the direct peg warping method. We will then weave a beautiful alpaca scarf. All looms, yarn and equipment will be provided. Finishing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Scarves will be completed in class so that everyone takes their scarf home. Don't miss this chance to learn something new at LYS!
Cost: $ 125.00
In this class students will learn the basic techniques of weaving. We will plan a project, measure the warp, sley the reed and dress the 15 inch Cricket Loom using the direct peg warping method. We will then weave a beautiful alpaca scarf. All looms, yarn and equipment will be provided. Finishing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Scarves will be completed in class so that everyone takes their scarf home. Don't miss this chance to learn something new at LYS!
Cost: $ 125.00
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Fair Isle Gift Bag
Perfect gift bag for the holidays! Pick one of two snowflake patterns for this class.
