18" Doll Sweater - An excellent primer to knitting a sweater in the round without seams. Learn how to work with DPNS (double pointed needles).
Akimbo - Designed by Stephen West, this is a triangular shawl, starting at the neck edge with easy garter stitch and finishing with a graphic chevron pattern that is stylish for men and women.
Amigurumi - Learn to crochet these cute little stuffed animals developed in Japan.
Basic Crochet Hat - Learn to crochet a simple hat for a gift or yourself
Basic Knit Hat - Learn to knit in the round and make a basic hat. It's easier than you think!
Beach/Shop Til You Drop Bag - Make a beach or shopping bag out of hemp or cotton.
Beginning Knitting - Learn the basics of how to knit in four action-packed classes! Students will learn how to cast
on, bind off, knit and purl and will make a scarf and a hat. Great for new knitters or as a refresher course.
Beginning Crochet - Learn the basics of crochet in four weeks. You will make a scarf using the basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet and slip stitch. You will also learn to read a crochet pattern.
Blocking - Give your garments that finished look. In this class we will discuss both the steamed and wet block methods. Bring your own project that needs to be blocked.
Circular Options - Explore the options for handling small circumferences. In this technique class you'll
experiment with double points, 2 circulars and the magic loop methods.
Correcting Mistakes - You will learn how to pick up dropped stitches, change a knit to a purl, and
other perplexing problems encountered while knitting. Book purchase suggested.
Double-Knit Striped Scarf - This double-faced, striped scarf uses 2 colors and creates a mirror image
on reverse.
Fair Isle Hat - You guessed it! This advanced intermediate class will teach you how to knit a fair isle hat. Fair Isle is a type of color knitting creating beautiful designs using 2 colors in a row of knitting.
February Lady Sweater - You have probably seen this swingy lace cardigan on friends. It is flat-
tering on women of all shapes and sizes. Pamela Wynne's pattern is available at www.flintknits.com
at no charge. Please print out your copy before the class. Photo (c) www.flintknits.com
Felt a Purse - Have fun knitting a giant purse, changing colors and shrinking it down to size using our special "felting machine."
Felted Slippers - These felted slippers are great for gifts for all ages (adult sizes only). You'll learn to do
short rows, 3 needle bind off, and to felt.
Finishing - Have trouble completing your project? Don't know how to sew your sweater together? What do you do with all those yarn ends sticking out everywhere?. This class is for you. Prework is required.
Flip Top Mitts - Make these useful topless gloves with a mitten flip to in this handy class.
Granny Squares - Did you know there are many types of crocheted granny squares? Learn how to read the charts and the uses of the popular crocheted squares.
Holiday Ornaments - The winter holidays give us an opportunity to make our homes festive with special decorations We'll knit as many as we can during this fun class.
Holiday Scarf/Shawl - Want a special scarf to wear to your holiday parties or give as a gift? This is a quick, fun project.
Holiday Top - Make a new top to wear to all your holiday parties!
Intarsia - Learn the intarsia technique while making Monkey Socks. Must know how to knit socks.
Intermediate Knitting - Beyond the basics – this class has students complete a small sweater, learn how to use colors and complete a cabled scarf. This is a great follow-up to our Beginning Knitting class.
Intermediate Crochet - Looking to learn more about crochet patterns and charts? Advanced techniques will help you make more challenging garments and may inspire you to customize your work.
Introduction to Lace - Lace is not as hard as you think! Learn to knit a beautiful feather and fan lace scarf or schawl in this easy class. Students will learn increases, decreases, and many techniques that they can apply to all their knitting.
Introduction to Cables - Get rid of your fear of cables with this fun class.
Ishbel - This is a great class for learning to knit lace. This popular shawl designed by Ysolda Teague is a
triangle shape and starts with stockinette stitch.
Knit Holiday Stockings - Knit a holiday stocking to decorate your home or hearth. Several designs from which to choose.
Knit Hat 101 - The weather is cold so it's time to knit a hat for yourself or a special friend! In this class you will leave with a completed hat.
Knitted Baby Booties - Need a last minute gift for a baby on the way? You can make booties before you know it in this quick and easy class. Book purchase required.
Knitted Ornaments - Knit a beautiful cover for a round ornament.
Last Minute Knitted Gift Workshop - Get help with any gift in this great book. Ownership of book is required.
Learn Hairpin Lace - Add this beautiful technique to your skill set as you make a gorgeous shawl.
Learn to "Knit Continental" - This traditional style of knitting holding your yarn in your left hand will help you knit faster especially for Fair Isle projects and is great for left-handers. You must know how to knit and purl to take this class.
Learn to Knit - For the absolute beginner, learn to cast on using the long-tail method. This class focuses on the "knit" stitch
Learn to Knit Mittens - Time to get ready for the cold weather! Learn to knit a basic pair of mittens.
Learn to Knit Socks - Learn to knit in the round and make a sock on your choice of double pointed or circular needles. The perfect travel project!
Learn to Read a Pattern - Learn how to read a pattern. Bring a pattern you are wanting to knit but don't understand all the instructions.
Learn to Weave - Learn to weave on Ashford's Knitter's Loom. Use your stash to create a different type of material. You will be using our looms but it is likely you'll want to purchase a loom.
Left Handed Knitting - Are you left handed and struggling to learn to knit? You must know how to knit and purl to take this class.
Little Colonnade - Designed by Stephen West, this is a trangular shawlette composed of stockinette stitch and an architectural lace edging that is easily worn by men and women.
Lizard Ridge Afghan - Learn the basics of this addictive afghan with 24 squares.
Log Cabin Baby Blanket - Learn to pick up stitches as you build log upon log to make this beautiful version of this Americana classic. No seaming! Purchase of book is required.
Make Your Own Stitch Markers - Using beads, you can make 12 stitch markers for yourself or as gifts.
Math for Knitters - Confused with gauge and how to adjust a pattern? This is the class for you!
Men's Cashmere Formal Scarf - Everyone loves a handknit cashmere scarf! Make this beautiful scarf in one lesson.
More Socks - Are you addicted to socks? This is the class for you! Learn different sock heels and other
construction methods.
Needle Felting - Learn the basics of this intriguing craft.
One Skein Shawl - Knit a beautiful shawl using one skein of yarn.
Pattern Reading - Having trouble understanding knitting patterns? Learn to decipher patterns for
successful projects.
Reversible Cable Scarf - A cable scarf without a "wrong" side! Great gift for men or women.
Seaming - Don't know how to sew your sweater together? What do you do with all those yarn ends
sticking out everywhere? Thi sis the class for you. Prework is required.
Sophie - What's a Sophie? A cute stuffed rabit deisgned by Ysold Teague (of Ishbel fame). Learn various
increases, decreases and how to pick up stitches in the middle of knitted fabric.
Spinning 101 - Learn the basics of making your own yarn using a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. Class fee includes book, roving, and the use of a spinning wheel.
Starts & Finishes - Learn different cast ons and bind offs to give your garment a custom design.
Swallowtail Shawl - Join Gayle in knitting this incredible shawl!
Toe up Socks - If you already know how to make socks, learn a new approach. This way you can be sure you have enough yarn. Who knows, you may like this method better!
2 Color Scarf - Yet another scarf you can learn to knit with one lesson.
2 Color Scarf with Squares - This beautiful design uses 2 colors and 2 stitch patterns. Another scarf
you can learn and likely complete in one lesson.
Top Down Crochet Sweater - Great for your first crochet sweater, this Doris Chan design, Tall Latte, can be made with short or long sleeves. It has no seams but will teach you about shaping and adding colors to a garments. Purchase of book may be required.
Top Down Sweater - Great for your first knit sweater! No seams or sewing.
Two Cable Scarves - Learn the basics of cables in this 3 week course. You will make 2 scarves. The first is a traditional cable and the seond is reversible! Great follow up to Beginning Knitting.
Understanding Gauge - Frustrated by that "it doesn't fit" syndrome? In this single session class, you'll learn . . . how to measure gauge accurately and how to calculate the difference in size based on the gauge.