Knitting Classes in Longmont - Learn Weaving, Crochet and More
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303-678-8242

454 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501

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Hours
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday 10- 5 pm
Friday 10 - 6 pm
Saturday 10 - 5 
Sunday 12- 4 pm
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Classes

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Proof of vaccination No Longer Required for in person classes & private lessons

For in person classes we are making a change & no longer requiring proof of vaccination status to participate in a class or private lesson. 
 
For the safety of everyone we ask our customers/students, staff and teachers to stay home if sick. 

Anyone who wishes is encouraged to wear a mask if that makes being in the shop more comfortable.  For those not comfortable in a class/group setting private lessons are always available. 


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.

 


A note about Class, CLUB, CAL, & KAL materials. We require student to purchase their yarn for all classes, Crochet-alongs, Knit-alongs & Clubs at Longmont Yarn ShoppeThere are 2 main reasons for this:

  1.   We recommend yarn we know you will have success with. Learning a new skill is much more rewarding using the proper tools and resources. When students use materials other than what is suggested we can't assure your success.
  2.   Frankly, we exist only with your support. We need our community to shop with us so we can be here for the long haul. We bring in additional inventory to support classes, in anticipation of student purchases.

 

Hear what Anne had to say about her class

"Three friends and I arranged for our own personal felted clog class with Kris at Longmont Yarn Shoppe. It was great for many reasons! First, we were able to get so much personal attention. Kris is a knowledgeable, patient and fun teacher. We are all very pleased with our clogs, and will certainly be scheduling another class—I think socks are next!"
Coiled Jewelry 101
- Apr 14, 2023 10:00 am

This class will utilize the coiling technique with fine yarn over Fiberflex to create a necklace of your design with a waxed linen neckpiece and adjustable closure. Students MUST have fine motor skills and ability to use small needles. A kit with the Fiberflex and waxed linen will be provided and is included in the class fee. Other supplies should be purchased before the class.

Cost: $ 65.00
Introduction to Coiled Vessels
- May 10, 2023 10:00 am

Join us in learning the basics of the coiling technique to weave a small to medium size vessel. The class will include how to start the center, splicing, design, shaping, and how to end the vessel smoothly.

Cost: $ 70.00
Ready to get in on the hottest thing in fiber arts! Learn to crochet! At this 3 session class you will learn to make a chain, single crochet, double crochet and half double crochet.. You can choose to make a pair of fingerless mitts or a scarf. Your class fee includes a complementary LYS Manifesto bag to carry your pattern and projects in!

Cost: $ 75.00
Have you always wanted to learn the magic of crochet, but have been too intimidated to try? Come join Andee and get started on this fun and versatile craft. This will be a relaxed class where you?ll learn how to hold your hook and yarn; how to make the chain, slip and single crochet stitches (including beaded chains); introduction to reading a crochet pattern. In class you will crochet a simple beaded chain bracelet and a ?scrunchie? hair tie to practice the stitches. If you have already learned to make chain and single crochet stitches and know a few basics then you are ready for Andee?s ?Learn to Crochet - Level 2 - Working in Rows? class.

Cost: $ 55.00
You have just started crocheting and have gotten the hang of making chain and some single crochet stitches. Now it is time to learn some more stitches and some of the fun ways those stitches can be combined. The class project is a small drawstring bag that is perfect to hold a few treasures. You?ll learn how to work the single, half double, double and treble crochet stitches in rows. We will also cover sewing and crocheting your crochet pieces together, weaving in your tails, and tips on reading and working from crochet patterns.

Cost: $ 69.00
Crocheting in the round is a great skill to add to your crochet tool box. In this class with Andee you will learn how to crochet square and round motifs in concentric rounds. Turning and not Turning and how those work in a project. Joining different color yarns in each round.

Cost: $ 71.00
You?ve gotten the hang of crocheting motifs in the round and now you want to crochet a hat. Come join Andee for this fun class to learn everything you need to know to successfully crochet and finish a hat from the top down using primarily double crochet and single crochet stitches. In class you will crochet an infant size hat and go home with a pattern that includes information for making 4 different sizes of hats; Baby, Child, Small Adult, and Large Adult.

Cost: $ 69.00
Join us as we welcome designer Yumiko Alexander to Longmont Yarn Shoppe. Yumiko will be sharing her most recent designs with us. You will have a chance to try out her 3 yarns and choose your next project. Your reservation fee can be applied to the purchase of DanDoh Yarns and Patterns the evening of the event!

Cost: $ 10.00
Get ready to explore the world of lace knitting with expert instructor, Kate Atherley! We are thrilled to have her lead a three-part series which will give you everything from the fundamentals and hidden secrets that elevate it into an art form. Whether you are a lace novice, or just getting started with it and want to build your skills and confidence, you'll find step by step instructions tailored just for you - plus lots of inspiring support along the way. Discover how fun and rewarding this classic craft can be as we uncover why knitters love creating intricate patterns with beautiful results. Starting with the basics - How Lace Works, and moving to more skills, and important techniques like preventing and dealing with mistakes, at the end, everyone will be ready to tackle all sorts of lace projects! We?ll end the class with your first scarf or shawl project well underway.

Cost: $ 130.00
This is a class on designing your own sweater from scratch. The construction will follow the Modified Drop-Shoulder Sweaters in The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. The book is not necessary, but you may find a copy to be helpful. The advantage to designing your own sweater is that you're not limited by the yarn, gauge, or size given in a pattern. For this, which may be the first sweater you design on your own, we'll follow modified drop-shoulder construction worked from the bottom up, which is easiest for new designers once you've determined your stitch pattern for the body, the armholes and neck are easily shaped with decreases and the sleeve caps require no shaping.

Cost: $ 180.00
Nothing says cozying up while it's cold outside quite like a sturdy cabled sweater, right? Join us for a cabled-sweater make-along this winter. You pick the pattern and yarn and we'll cheer each other on and share tips and tricks to complete a beautiful statement piece for your winter wardrobe.

Cost: $ 40.00
This club is designed to work through various socks together as a KAL. Trying different techniques like stretchy cast-on, toe up technique, top-down technique and different heels for the perfect sock fit. Two socks will be selected that will allow for everyone to try these new techniques and the final sock will be from their choice from the book. I will be there to assist with questions and help whenever needed.

Cost: $ 90.00
Improve your knitting skills 1 square at a time! This is a 12 month class, designed to help knitters navigate through the major knitting skills, techniques, and principles. Each of the 12 patterns isolates a new skill. In a carefully designed sequential approach, knitters master each technique before moving to a more advanced concept. At the completion of the series, facilitated by our experienced LYS instructor, the reward is an abundance of knitting know-how, along with 12 gorgeous blocks you assemble into a sampler afghan and some new friends!

Cost: $ 220.00
Add interest and unexpected flair to your next project with a decorative cast-on. In this class you'll learn an assortment of Ann's favorites, including Two-Color Long-Tail, Channel Island, I-Cord, Fringe, Double-Start, and Braid methods. An illustrated handout of the various techniques will be provided.

Cost: $ 20.00
In this six-lesson, eight-week online class, you'll learn how to use the charted instructions in The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters to knit yourself a circular yoke sleeve sweater with help from Ann Budd every step of the way. You'll choose between a pullover and cardigan with crewneck shaping. You'll also choose the weight of yarn (from fingering to bulky) and the finished size (from 26" to 54" bust/chest circumference). Everyone will follow the same basic instructions, though it's quite possible that no two students will use the same size, gauge, or stitch pattern.

Cost: $ 180.00
Please join us for a fun Knit-along featuring the wonderful, creative, & truly elegant parallelogram wraps designed by Ambah O?Brien! You can choose your pattern (there are many beautiful designs by this talented Australian designer), pick out some yarns at the LYS, & join in the fun! Led & hosted by Jennifer Miller of Theodora?s Pearls.

Cost: $ 45.00
Machine Knitting STUDIO (in person)
- Apr 08, 2023 01:00 pm

Studio is a great chance to socialize with other machine knitters, knit without interruption and have access to help and inspiration. The machine knitting learning curve can be steep and nothing is more helpful than having knowledgeable people available when questions arise. Bring your knitting machine or rent an LK-150 and work on the project of your choosing. Nancy and Laura have experience with Silver Reed, Brother and Passap machines and also usually have a small demonstration to get the creative juices flowing. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please indicate if you need to rent a machine as they are in limited quantity.

Cost: $ 40.00
A Taste of Machine Knitting (in person)
- Apr 15, 2023 10:00 am

Curious about machine knitting? This class will give you the opportunity to decide if machine knitting is for you before committing to the investment in equipment. Or maybe you inherited a machine and you would like to learn to use it. This class is for you! You'll learn how to cast on and bind off, how to increase and decrease, and how to troubleshoot errors (which WILL occur, just like in hand knitting). You will see samples of what is possible with a knitting machine and develop an understanding of how using a machine can enhance your hand knitting. By the end of the class, you will have created a cast-on rag that can be used for provisional cast-ons in your hand knitting and any future machine knitting you may do!

Cost: $ 65.00
Machine Knitting STUDIO (in person)
- May 13, 2023 01:00 pm

Studio is a great chance to socialize with other machine knitters, knit without interruption and have access to help and inspiration. The machine knitting learning curve can be steep and nothing is more helpful than having knowledgeable people available when questions arise. Bring your knitting machine or rent an LK-150 and work on the project of your choosing. Nancy and Laura have experience with Silver Reed, Brother and Passap machines and also usually have a small demonstration to get the creative juices flowing. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please indicate if you need to rent a machine as they are in limited quantity.

Cost: $ 40.00
A Taste of Machine Knitting (in person)
- Jun 24, 2023 10:00 am

Curious about machine knitting? This class will give you the opportunity to decide if machine knitting is for you before committing to the investment in equipment. Or maybe you inherited a machine and you would like to learn to use it. This class is for you! You'll learn how to cast on and bind off, how to increase and decrease, and how to troubleshoot errors (which WILL occur, just like in hand knitting). You will see samples of what is possible with a knitting machine and develop an understanding of how using a machine can enhance your hand knitting. By the end of the class, you will have created a cast-on rag that can be used for provisional cast-ons in your hand knitting and any future machine knitting you may do!

Cost: $ 65.00
Machine Knitting STUDIO (in person)
- Jul 08, 2023 01:00 pm

Studio is a great chance to socialize with other machine knitters, knit without interruption and have access to help and inspiration. The machine knitting learning curve can be steep and nothing is more helpful than having knowledgeable people available when questions arise. Bring your knitting machine or rent an LK-150 and work on the project of your choosing. Nancy and Laura have experience with Silver Reed, Brother and Passap machines and also usually have a small demonstration to get the creative juices flowing. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please indicate if you need to rent a machine as they are in limited quantity.

Cost: $ 40.00
Machine Knitting STUDIO (in person)
- Aug 12, 2023 01:00 pm

Studio is a great chance to socialize with other machine knitters, knit without interruption and have access to help and inspiration. The machine knitting learning curve can be steep and nothing is more helpful than having knowledgeable people available when questions arise. Bring your knitting machine or rent an LK-150 and work on the project of your choosing. Nancy and Laura have experience with Silver Reed, Brother and Passap machines and also usually have a small demonstration to get the creative juices flowing. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please indicate if you need to rent a machine as they are in limited quantity.

Cost: $ 40.00
Machine Knitting STUDIO (in person)
- Sep 09, 2023 01:00 pm

Studio is a great chance to socialize with other machine knitters, knit without interruption and have access to help and inspiration. The machine knitting learning curve can be steep and nothing is more helpful than having knowledgeable people available when questions arise. Bring your knitting machine or rent an LK-150 and work on the project of your choosing. Nancy and Laura have experience with Silver Reed, Brother and Passap machines and also usually have a small demonstration to get the creative juices flowing. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please indicate if you need to rent a machine as they are in limited quantity.

Cost: $ 40.00
Machine Knitting STUDIO (in person)
- Oct 14, 2023 01:00 pm

Studio is a great chance to socialize with other machine knitters, knit without interruption and have access to help and inspiration. The machine knitting learning curve can be steep and nothing is more helpful than having knowledgeable people available when questions arise. Bring your knitting machine or rent an LK-150 and work on the project of your choosing. Nancy and Laura have experience with Silver Reed, Brother and Passap machines and also usually have a small demonstration to get the creative juices flowing. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please indicate if you need to rent a machine as they are in limited quantity.

Cost: $ 40.00
Machine Knitting STUDIO (in person)
- Nov 11, 2023 01:00 pm

Studio is a great chance to socialize with other machine knitters, knit without interruption and have access to help and inspiration. The machine knitting learning curve can be steep and nothing is more helpful than having knowledgeable people available when questions arise. Bring your knitting machine or rent an LK-150 and work on the project of your choosing. Nancy and Laura have experience with Silver Reed, Brother and Passap machines and also usually have a small demonstration to get the creative juices flowing. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please indicate if you need to rent a machine as they are in limited quantity.

Cost: $ 40.00
Machine Knitting STUDIO (in person)
- Dec 09, 2023 01:00 pm

Studio is a great chance to socialize with other machine knitters, knit without interruption and have access to help and inspiration. The machine knitting learning curve can be steep and nothing is more helpful than having knowledgeable people available when questions arise. Bring your knitting machine or rent an LK-150 and work on the project of your choosing. Nancy and Laura have experience with Silver Reed, Brother and Passap machines and also usually have a small demonstration to get the creative juices flowing. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please indicate if you need to rent a machine as they are in limited quantity.

Cost: $ 40.00
Bring cheer to your home this spring with a sweet toadstool family to decorate your home or office! The Crafty Kit Company's Hoop Needle Felting Kits come with everything needed to make a lovely 2D felted picture, just like 'painting with wool'. The hoop is approximately 15cm diameter, and Stephanie is the perfect person to guide you in the process of painting with wool.

Cost: $ 30.00
Come celebrate the return of spring with your own little bluebird. The bluebird has been a symbol of happiness and good fortune in many cultural traditions through history. This sweet little needle felted version is a perfect addition to have hanging around your home all year long. You?ll learn how to create an egg-shaped base form, making 3 dimensional shapes separately and joining to a base form, and cladding your base form with colors. Once you?ve made this little bird you can create a whole colorful flock of feathered friends.

Cost: $ 65.00
Basic Drop Spindle - One Session Class
- Apr 22, 2023 10:00 am

Join Darla and Mark from Warp and Woolens to explore spinning with a drop spindle. Learn how to use a top whorl, bottom whorl or Turkish spindle, from making a leader, to spinning, and plying. You'll be amazed at how fun and easy it is to make your own yarn!

Cost: $ 32.50
Sheep and Alpaca Fiber Prep (In Person)
- Apr 22, 2023 01:00 pm

Join Darla Landfair and Mark Riehm of Warp and Woolens as they demonstrate how to prepare sheep or alpaca fleeces for spinning. The class includes how to scour (wash), dry and store fiber, while preserving the lock structure and minimize felting throughout the process; and how to card and comb fiber to prepare for spinning. The class will also explore strategies to kill wool moths, larvae and eggs, and prevent future infestations.

Cost: $ 60.00
Do you think tatting is just for Grandma? Come learn shuttle tatting with Darla of Warp and Woolens and discover how this fun portable craft can round out your fiber practice. Learn basic tatting concepts, including reading patterns, hand position, making chains and rings and "popping the knot". Tatting isn't just for doilies! PS., Grandma is welcome too!

Cost: $ 30.00
Rigid Heddle 1 (in person)
- Apr 06, 2023 10:30 am

This class will introduce you to the power of the rigid heddle loom! We will cover weaving terminology, how to set up the loom and of course how to weave. During class we will create a variety of fabrics and textures using plain weave and pick up stick patterns. By the end of the class you will be able to warp and weave on the rigid heddle loom on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who has been wanting to learn how to weave but has not been sure where to start!

Cost: $ 180.00
Intro to Tapestry Weavng (in person)
- Apr 16, 2023 11:00 am

Come and try your hand at tapestry weaving! In this one day class students will learn how to thread a small tapestry loom and how to weave using a variety of fiber weights and textures to get one cohesive piece. Class will cover traditional tapestry and finger control techniques, all geared towards the final outcome of small wall hangings. Come ready to experiment and get the creative juices flowing!

Cost: $ 72.00
Inkle Weaving is a fun way to learn about weaving without the investment of expensive equipment to start out. An Inkle loom is a portable belt loom that can be warped up in an afternoon and woven in 3-4 hours. Inkle bands can be used to make belts, straps, bookmarks, ornaments and more. You will learn to warp your loom and read patterns so you can re-warp a loom on your own. Students may bring your own loom or rent a loom from the instructor.

Cost: $ 110.00
Often the hardest part of weaving is knowing what fibers to choose, what colors to mix, what weave structure is best for your project and how best to finish a piece. In this class students will learn all about how to match heddle/reed sizes to yarn weights as well as how to adjust sett based on weave structure. Learn more about what yarns are best suited for the warp and weft as well as how to blend yarns of different weights and materials to create one cohesive piece. In class Sara will show lots of samples and share ideas on how to get color combinations that will pop. A portion of class will be dedicated to reviewing warp and weft calculation questions and advice on specific projects are encouraged. This class is intended to help rigid heddle, table loom or floor loom weavers of any level continue their mastery of weaving.

Cost: $ 60.00

Calendar


Introduction to Lace Knitting with Kate Atherley at Fiber Friday via ZOOM!

Get ready to explore the world of lace knitting with expert instructor, Kate Atherley! We are thrilled to have her lead a three-part series which will give you everything from the fundamentals and hidden secrets that elevate it into an art form. Whether you are a lace novice, or just getting started with it and want to build your skills and confidence, you'll find step by step instructions tailored just for you - plus lots of inspiring support along the way. Discover how fun and rewarding this classic craft can be as we uncover why knitters love creating intricate patterns with beautiful results. Starting with the basics - How Lace Works, and moving to more skills, and important techniques like preventing and dealing with mistakes, at the end, everyone will be ready to tackle all sorts of lace projects! We?ll end the class with your first scarf or shawl project well underway.

Crochet 101-Learn to Crochet in Classroom

Ready to get in on the hottest thing in fiber arts! Learn to crochet! At this 3 session class you will learn to make a chain, single crochet, double crochet and half double crochet.. You can choose to make a pair of fingerless mitts or a scarf. Your class fee includes a complementary LYS Manifesto bag to carry your pattern and projects in!

Sweater Design Workshop with Ann Budd via ZOOM!

This is a class on designing your own sweater from scratch. The construction will follow the Modified Drop-Shoulder Sweaters in The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. The book is not necessary, but you may find a copy to be helpful. The advantage to designing your own sweater is that you're not limited by the yarn, gauge, or size given in a pattern. For this, which may be the first sweater you design on your own, we'll follow modified drop-shoulder construction worked from the bottom up, which is easiest for new designers once you've determined your stitch pattern for the body, the armholes and neck are easily shaped with decreases and the sleeve caps require no shaping.

Apr 1
St Vrain Community Montessori School Day - Fundraiser
Apr 4
Community Handwork - Tuesday afternoons
Apr 5
Casual Crochet 1st Wed of each month