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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
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 Shoppe. There are 2 main reasons for this:
- 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.
- 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.
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Knitting Classes
- Dec 05, 2023 04:00 pm

Afraid to tackle that sweater alone? We have the answer: Sweater Club! 2 months of community, 4 gatherings on ZOOM, 1 sweater, lots of fun lead by Sandi Avila, an amazing sweater knitter!! If you've been following us on Facebook or in our Newsletter you have heard about Sweater Club- this is your opportunity to join!
Cost: $ 75.00
- Dec 05, 2023 06:00 pm

Join Christie as we try out some different sock constructions and heels in this relaxed knit-along. We'll meet once a month to discuss and work on a new sock pattern, either to keep for yourself or tuck into your gift-giving box. The first month we'll be working on the Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B. Anderson, featuring an afterthought heel. The next month will feature the Fine and Dandy Socks by Jessica Gore, which are worked toe-up with a heel flap and gusset. And then finally the group will decide together what we'd like to tackle for Sock #3. It should be lots of fun, and maybe we'll discover a new favorite pattern!
Cost: $ 45.00
- Dec 09, 2023 10:00 am

Have you gotten to that one step in a pattern and had to quit because you don't know how? Or are you unhappy with how something looks and would like a little bit of help perfecting a technique? Then this is the place for you. Join Christie as she demonstrates a few of the most common beginner techniques and you'll feel like a pro in no time. We'll cover different ways to knit a small circumference (magic loop, DPNs, and short circular needles), weaving in ends "regular" and the "weave-in-Stephen" ways, understanding your yarn labels, reading patterns, or any other questions you bring to the class.
Cost: $ 30.00
- Dec 10, 2023 03:30 pm

What a beautiful pair of cabled mittens that will knit up quick in worsted wt yarn. The interesting gusset provides both comfort and great fit, and the cables keep it interesting! Perfect for gifting, or keep these for yourself!
Cost: $ 50.00
- Jan 07, 2024 03:30 pm

Improve your knitting skills 1 square at a time! This is a 9 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
- Jan 12, 2024 04:00 pm

Brioche is meant to be a fun and engaging stitch pattern!!! I want to take away all the fear and uncertainty surrounding brioche knitting. Grab some bulky yarn and circular needles to knit my super popular Funfetti hat pattern! Two-color brioche is very fun, and can be easier to see the anatomy of brioche stitches, so we will be focusing on this during the class. Yarn choices and color will be briefly discussed. You will learn my favorite cast-on and bind-off techniques to use with brioche knitting, the basic brioche setup, and work on something you can continue at home to keep practicing!
Cost: $ 45.00
- Jan 12, 2024 04:00 pm

Join us for an incredible winter learning experience and prepare to experience the world of knitting with 4 international experts at 12 gatherings over ZOOM. ~ Lesley Anne Robinson will help you tackle brioche from beginner to more complex stitches and cover fixing those pesky mistakes! ~Carissa Browning will wow you with shapely shawls, intro to sock knitting and a fun entry into crochet as you make your own Yip Yip! ~Caroline Sommerfeld (Ancient Fibre Arts) will share her knowledge on how fiber type, structure and color affect knitting & crochet results - go into your next project fully informed! ~Lisa K. Ross will share techniques on color selection and color work, as well as bias knitting and share her secrets for perfect socks, both top down and bottom up! ~Register now for 'Full Fiber Friday Experience' at a special rate of 399.00 - pause fear and gain confidence today!
Cost: $ 399.00
- Jan 13, 2024 11:30 am

This class is for the brand new knitter! You will learn t0 make fingerless handwarmers which let you practice the basic stitches as well as learn a few finishing techniques. You will learn: Cast on, bind off, knit and purl, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, ribbing and mattress-stitch seaming. You will make: A stylish set of fingerless gloves (worked flat and seamed).
Cost: $ 75.00
- Jan 14, 2024 01:00 pm

Are you ready to build your knitting skills one small bite at a time? Then this sampler shawl is the perfect project, with a relaxed pace. At each meeting we will learn about a new technique as we work along this beautiful shawl featuring mosaic, cables, lace and short rows. Kits are available at the shop, or make your own set of a main color and 5 or 12 contrasting colors.
Cost: $ 135.00
- Jan 18, 2024 06:00 pm

Whether you have knit socks before or not, this class is for you. We will work from an easy Basic Sock pattern and learn about the construction of a top down sock from casting on to heel flap, turning the heel, picking up for the gusset, and grafting the toe. Then we will discuss how to avoid the dreaded "second sock syndrome". Join us for fun and adventure in "Sock Land".
Cost: $ 75.00
- Jan 19, 2024 04:00 pm

Take your brioche knitting to the next level with Elegant Brioche! In this class, you will learn the most commonly used two-color brioche increases and decreases needed to create gorgeous brioche fabric with twists and turns that will delight and inspire!
Cost: $ 60.00
- Jan 22, 2024 06:00 pm

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. In this class we will use tubular cast on and bind off, knit in the round and learn the two handed method of double knitting while reading a chart.
Cost: $ 82.50
- Jan 26, 2024 04:00 pm

Gain confidence with your brioche knitting by learning how to fix mistakes, pick up dropped stitches, place lifelines, and add those finishing touches to your brioche projects! Feel free to bring any of your brioche projects you might want to fix or finish, or you can sit back and treat this as a lecture!
Cost: $ 45.00
- Jan 30, 2024 06:00 pm

Come learn how to knit cables with us where we will make this great hat! Sized for newborn through adult, this pattern will work for any head you want to keep warm. In class we will discuss the basics of cables, reading the pattern both written and in a chart, cable needles, and any other questions you may have to get you on your way to creating this beautiful style of knitted fabric.
Cost: $ 30.00
- Feb 01, 2024 06:00 pm

Join Cheryl for this beyond beginner class held at The Longmont Yarn Shoppe. These simple projects take your beginning knitting to the next level. If you know how to cast on and knit you?re ready to make a garment! You?ll learn: Purl stitch, ribbing, increases and decreases, seaming, circular knitting, appropriate to the pattern chosen.
Cost: $ 60.00
- Feb 02, 2024 04:00 pm
Dip your toes into sock knitting! This class will walk you though each step in the process of creating a simple sock from the cuff down using a tiny baby sock as practice.
Cost: $ 45.00
- Feb 03, 2024 09:00 am

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 set-in sleeve sweater with help from Ann Budd every step of the way. You'll choose between a pullover and cardigan, and between crewneck and V-neck 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. The end result will be a sweater you designed that fits!
Cost: $ 180.00
- Feb 03, 2024 10:00 am

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.
Cost: $ 30.00
- Feb 03, 2024 12:30 pm

Improve your mitten-making skills! Join us in working these beautiful colorwork mittens that will bring a smile to your face every day you put them on your hands.
Cost: $ 45.00
- Feb 06, 2024 04:00 pm

Afraid to tackle that sweater alone? We have the answer: Sweater Club! 2 months of community, 4 gatherings on ZOOM, 1 sweater, lots of fun lead by Sandi Avila, an amazing sweater knitter!! If you've been following us on Facebook or in our Newsletter you have heard about Sweater Club- this is your opportunity to join! Our March and April designer is Elizabeth Doherty
Cost: $ 75.00
- Feb 09, 2024 04:00 pm
Explore how basic increases & decreases are used to form differently shaped shawls, from triangles and rectangles to circles and crescents, beginning at the top, bottom, side or center. With these easy recipes you'll be on your way to designing your own custom shawl in no time!
Cost: $ 45.00
- Feb 25, 2024 11:00 am

Is it time to learn some new skills while also making a great winter wardrobe staple? Then come make the incredibly popular Musselburgh Hat? The pattern now has over 17,000 projects on Ravelry - it must be good! 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.
Cost: $ 25.00
- Mar 10, 2024 02:30 pm
Christie has been itching to knit the Field Sweater by Camilla Vad ever since it was published, and now there is a cardigan version out as well! Join her in a winter knit-along where we can share in the fun of knitting together!
Cost: $ 45.00
- Mar 15, 2024 05:00 pm

Have you gotten to that one step in a pattern and had to quit because you don't know how? Or are you unhappy with how something looks and would like a little bit of help perfecting a technique? Then this is the place for you. Join Christie as she demonstrates a few of the most common beginner techniques and you'll feel like a pro in no time. We'll cover different ways to knit a small circumference (magic loop, DPNs, and short circular needles), weaving in ends "regular" and the "weave-in-Stephen" ways, understanding your yarn labels, reading patterns, or any other questions you bring to the class.
Cost: $ 30.00
- Apr 05, 2024 04:00 pm

Adding color to your knitting is a great way to make a graphic statement, and there are lots of ways to do this by working only one color at a time (no stranding required!). Lisa has put together some of her FAVORITE ways to play with colors one at a time, such as knitting ribbons and garlands, broken seed stitch, three-dimensional plaid, daisy stitches, slipped stitches, and more. These simple techniques will take your knitting to the next level with minimal effort, showing everyone you know how to be Clever with Color.
Cost: $ 45.00
- Apr 12, 2024 04:00 pm

Looking to take the next "step" in sock knitting? This class will step up your skills beyond the basics to get a comfortable fit for your feet and clean finishes every time.
Cost: $ 45.00
- Apr 17, 2024 06:00 pm

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.
Cost: $ 30.00
- Apr 19, 2024 04:00 pm

Expand your fiber horizons by shifting your knitting on the bias! This class combines simple increases and decreases to create bias knit designs that drape beautifully when worn and produce eye-catching results. Bias knitting may sound intimidating, but even beginners will see how easy it is to knit up parallelograms and chevrons that can transform a straightforward scarf into a fashionable accessory.
Cost: $ 45.00
Calendar

Afraid to tackle that sweater alone? We have the answer: Sweater Club! 2 months of community, 4 gatherings on ZOOM, 1 sweater, lots of fun lead by Sandi Avila, an amazing sweater knitter!! If you've been following us on Facebook or in our Newsletter you have heard about Sweater Club- this is your opportunity to join!

Join Christie as we try out some different sock constructions and heels in this relaxed knit-along. We'll meet once a month to discuss and work on a new sock pattern, either to keep for yourself or tuck into your gift-giving box. The first month we'll be working on the Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B. Anderson, featuring an afterthought heel. The next month will feature the Fine and Dandy Socks by Jessica Gore, which are worked toe-up with a heel flap and gusset. And then finally the group will decide together what we'd like to tackle for Sock #3. It should be lots of fun, and maybe we'll discover a new favorite pattern!