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!"

Knitting Classes


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
Flexible cast-ons and bind-offs are crucial for socks that have to stretch over heels and neckbands that have to stretch over heads. In this class Ann will demonstrate a variety of her favorite methods starting and ending socks or the edges of sweaters, including Cable, Old Norwegian (also called German Twisted), and Invisible Rib (also called Tubular) cast-ons, as well as Jeny?s Surprisingly Stretchy, Sewn, Invisible Rib (also called Tubular) bind-offs.

Cost: $ 20.00
Turkish Bed Socks
- Jun 21, 2023 06:00 pm

These fabulous slipper socks are a fabulous addition to any wardrobe! Perfect as slippers for around the house, but also make great socks to where with your clogs or sneakers or golf shoes. Not your ordinary sock pattern the techniques for constructing the heel part of the sock is different then your traditional sock. A fun knit that makes a great gift for you or someone special.

Cost: $ 67.50
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
Because they don't like sewing seams, many knitters only knit seamless sweaters. What many don't realize is that seams can be a sweater's best friend. They provide stability against stretching (especially across the shoulders and back neck) and they help encourage the body to hang straight. In this one-hour online class, I'll demonstrate the three basic seams used for joining sweater pieces?Invisible Horizontal Seam (for shoulders), Invisible Vertical Seam (for side and sleeve seams), and Vertical to Horizontal Seam (for sleeve caps).

Cost: $ 20.00
Knit Companion 101
- Jun 30, 2023 04:00 pm

Learn to make the most of the vast capabilities of the free version of knitCompanion. In this class, you will learn to: -Navigate the knitCompanion application. -Identify key screens within the app. -Link to your Ravelry account and learn to use the cloud-based storage solutions built into the app. -Download a pattern PDF and learn to keep your place within the pattern. -Learn to keep project notes that stay with your pattern. We will also touch on some key features of the subscription based (paid) version of the app, giving you a chance to explore the app and have time for questions.

Cost: $ 30.00
The 4 Day Sweater Challenge by Olive Knits is back at LYS for the 7th year. It sounds wacky but it can be done and what do you have to lose? Give it a try and end up with a beautiful sweater that enhances your wardrobe. Please join us on via ZOOM for 3 KAL days and community in the classroom!

Cost: $ 22.00
The 4 Day Sweater Challenge by Olive Knits is back at LYS for the 7th year. It sounds wacky but it can be done and what do you have to lose? Give it a try and end up with a beautiful sweater that enhances your wardrobe. Please join us on in person at LYS or via ZOOM for 3 KAL days and community in the classroom!

Cost: $ 12.00
The Collective Shawl
- Jul 23, 2023 01:00 pm

Ready for a fun summer project? The Collective Shawl is a garter stitch and brioche pattern that is knit flat in several bands of color. This would make either a perfect 2nd brioche pattern, or good if you'd like to try brioche for the first time. This shawl works up quickly due to the short sections and is so nice to throw on in the chilly evenings or aggressive air conditioning once finished.

Cost: $ 52.50
This class is for the brand new knitter! We'll make fingerless handwarmers which let you practice the knit stitch as well as learn other skills to get started & use for future projects. You will learn: Cast on, bind off, knitting garter stitch, weaving in ends and mattress-stitch seaming.You will make: A stylish set of fingerless gloves (worked flat and seamed).

Cost: $ 60.00
As implied by the name "Hitofude" - meaning a brush stroke in Japanese, this open front cardigan with an all over lace pattern is worked in one "yarn stroke" - a continuous strand without cutting the yarn. The yarn stroke starts for the upper body and sleeves, worked together in a rectangular piece, then moves to the lower body where the lace pattern increases evenly, creating a gentle drape. During this KAL we will use provisional cast on, work lace patterns and do a 3 needle bind off - all the while having a lot of fun!

Cost: $ 67.50
Knit Companion 101
- Aug 19, 2023 01:00 pm

Learn to make the most of the vast capabilities of the free version of knitCompanion. In this class, you will learn to: -Navigate the knitCompanion application. -Identify key screens within the app. -Link to your Ravelry account and learn to use the cloud-based storage solutions built into the app. -Download a pattern PDF and learn to keep your place within the pattern. -Learn to keep project notes that stay with your pattern. We will also touch on some key features of the subscription based (paid) version of the app, giving you a chance to explore the app and have time for questions.

Cost: $ 30.00
Pressed Flowers Shawl
- Aug 20, 2023 03:30 pm

Join us for this class and see why Mosaic knitting is all the rage, knitting one of the most popular shawls on Ravelry, Pressed Flowers. This is a triangle shawl with a mosaic flower motif throughout The designer says of this pattern: "My attempt at preserving all the green grass and flowers for when I need a little sunshine in the depths of winter."

Cost: $ 60.00

Calendar


Make it Your Own: Top-Down Circular Yoke Sweater Class with Ann Budd VIA ZOOM!

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.

Jun 9
Community Handwork - 2nd Friday IN PERSON!!
Jun 10
2nd Saturday Creative Crawl
Jun 12
Make it Your Own: Top-Down Circular Yoke Sweater Class with Ann Budd VIA ZOOM!