Get ready for fall by knitting your own customized, wool cowl!

In this class, you will design and create a two-color patterned knitted cowl. We will start with a basic introduction to machine knitting and practice by making a small sample swatch. Then we will get to work knitting our own projects. Each student will have access to their own knitting machine for the entire class.

The best part about this class?? NO previous experience hand or machine knitting required!

All project materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks to the class.

Interested in hosting one of these classes for a small group of friends or colleagues? Reach out on our Private Lesson page.

Prerequisites: NONE

Date and Time: This is a single 4-hour class. Please select your preferred date to register.

Location: 2208 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107, Room #311

**Please note that while The Cowl Class is beginner friendly, it is not a substitute for the Intro to Machine Knitting class. If you are interested in learning the foundational skills of machine knitting, please also consider attending the Intro Class.

Cute. Functional. Warm.

The perfect Seattle winter accessory.

In this class, you’ll design and knit your very own pair of wool fingerless mitts! We’ll start with a quick introduction to machine knitting, then jump right into the project.

You’ll learn how to knit a mock-rib cuff and create two-color Fair Isle patterns using a punchcard. Each student will have their own knitting machine for the entire class, and you’ll get to choose your favorite color combination and pattern from a small collection of options.

The best part about this class?? NO previous experience hand or machine knitting required!

All project materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks to the class.

Interested in hosting one of these classes for a small group of friends or colleagues? Reach out on our Private Lesson page.

Prerequisites: NONE

Date and Time: This is a single 5-hour class. Please select your preferred date to register.

Location: 2208 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107, Room #311

**Please note that while this class is beginner friendly, it is not a substitute for the Intro to Machine Knitting class. If you are interested in learning the foundational skills of machine knitting, please also consider attending the Intro Class.

Learn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and designing simple knitted fabrics. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating the techniques demonstrated. These techniques will include how to cast on and bind off your knitting, designing a striped pattern and how to create simple shaping at the selvedges of your fabric. The entire class uses a single bed machine. If you are also interested in learning to use the ribber attachment, please see our ribber class: Ribber Basics.

All materials will be provided.

Skills required: None. This is an introductory course.

Dates & Times: This is a two-session class. Select preferred dates to register.

Total Class Hours: 7

Location: 2208 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107, Room #311

Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of our neighborhood, these wool mittens feature the classic pointed shape and simple geometric colorwork closely associated with Northern Europe’s textile traditions.

In this class, we will walk you through how to knit your very own pair of mittens on a single-bed knitting machine. Techniques include a patterned turned hem, using the holding function to knit in sections, how to make a simple thumb gore, and utilizing waste yarn mid-knitting to hold live stitches. A copy of the pattern and very detailed instructions are included with the class.

Each student will have their own knitting machine for the entire class, and you’ll get to choose your favorite color combination and pattern from a small collection of options.

All project materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks to the class.

Prerequisites: This is an Intermediate Level Class. Participants should be comfortable transferring stitches, using the hold-function on the carriage and rehanging live stitches from waste yarn. (no ribber experience required)

Date and Time: Sunday, January 17th, 9:00-4:00 (with 1-hour lunch break)

Total Class Hours: 6

Location: 2208 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107, Room #311