Currently Scheduled Classes

During this two-session class, learn to make a crocheted Christmas stocking with Melissa. Sample is displayed behind front counter. This quick pattern works up quickly using bulky yarn and the pattern is free on-line. Melissa will offer suggestions and tweaks to make your stocking extra special.

This lovely bag is designed by Louisa Harding and is featured in her Little Cake pattern book. The pattern may be downloaded from knittingfever.com or by purchasing Little Cake. Step One class participants will receive a glossy card stock copy of the pattern with their yarn purchase. This class consists of three parts, all offered as separate classes. Individuals who want to learn the stitch pattern and managing the yarn color changes should sign-up for Step One. Step Two participants will learn how to measure and cut interfacing and fabric lining, sew on embellishments (flowers, beads, etc.), iron on interfacing and seam purse sides and base. In Step Three, individuals will cut stiff base, attach purse feet, pin and sew fabric lining and attach to purse, sew in snap closure and attach purse handles. Participants who sign up for all three classes will receive a 10% discount off the class fees for all three. Suggested materials: Available from GPY: Four colors Louisa Harding Willow Tweed, two balls main colors, one ball each contrast colors, US size 8 and 10 needles, four metal purse feet (optional**), Tapestry needle, Purse handles, Snap closure (optional) . SUPPLIES to acquire at craft stores: one yard iron-on interfacing (sample from Bobbin's Nest Studio), 1/2 yard of fabric, or amount needed to line purse (sample from Bobbin's Nest Studio), beads for flower centers (optional), Sewing thread in coordinating colors, Sewing needle, card stock or flexible plastic for base (optional* - GPY sample used a flexible cutting board sheet). PLUS remember your tool kit and scrap yarns in contrasting colors, for embroidered daises.

During this two session class students learn all the basic stitches of crochet (single, half-double, double and treble crochet), joining new yarn, increasing and decreasing over two 1 1/2 hour sessions.

Learn to make a crocheted hat with Melissa. Be sure to show up early to select your yarn and we can wind it for you.

This two-session class is for new and beginning knitters. New knitters will learn to knit, purl, cast on and bind off. Beginning knitters will learn how knit and purl stitches work together to create interesting patterns. Your instructor will suggest a scarf or blanket for a first project. No experience required. Cost: $50.00 per person. Payment required in advance.

This three-session class is for knitters who know the basics (cast on, knit, purl, cast off) and who are ready for their first project. In this class, you learn increases, decreases, fixing twisted and dropped stitches, reading a pattern, seaming, checking gauge, and start a project of your choice. This is the next class after Knit 101. Bring light colored yarn and appropriate needles. Bring light colored yarn and appropriate needles.

Knitting in the round is an essential skill for knitting hats, socks, mitts, and various styles of seamless sweaters. In this class, you will knit a cute, adult-sized hat and learn to knit in the round using a circular needle and double-point needles. Other circular knitting techniques will be explained and demonstrated. Making hats is quick, fun, and practical. Not only do they keep your own head warm, hats are great for gifts and charity knitting (preemie caps, chemo caps) and are a wonderful way to try out new knitting skills: try cables, lace, or Fair Isle before launching into a larger project. Required skills: Cast on, knit, purl Pattern: Super-Simple Fast and Easy Chunky Hand-Knit Beret by Laurie Perry. Download and print before class: Slouchy Beret Yarn: One skein (110 yards) of a super bulky yarn such as Dream Big, Lorna’s Bulky, 128 SW Bulky, or Azapa. Needles: two 16-inch circular needles, sizes 11 and 13, and a set of double-point needles, size 13 (or sizes needed to get gauge with your selected yarn). Optional: an additional circular needle – 24-inch, size 11. Try knitting in the round on two circular needles; this skill will be demonstrated in class. Gauge: 12 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch Misc: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure.

This class is for individuals who want to quickly learn how to make a sock. In this two-session class you learn how to make small child-size socks on your choice of either two circular needles [two different lengths recommended] or one 47" circular (magic loop). Skills learned will include working in the round, turning the heel, forming the toe and kitchener stitch. Students wishing to use double-pointed needles should sign-up for the Socks Lite class using the double point needle technique. Students will be given instructions to make adult size socks on worsted weight yarn at the end of the second session. REQUIREMENT: Students need to bring to class a worsted weight yarn in a solid light color and appropriate double pointed needles. The staff at Green Planet Yarn will be happy to help you pick out your supplies.

This class is for individuals who want to quickly learn how to make a sock. In this two-session class you learn how to make small child-size socks on double pointed needles. Skills learned will include working in the round, turning the heel, forming the toe and kitchener stitch. Students wishing to use circular needles (magic loop or two circs) should sign-up for the Socks Lite class using circular needles. Students will be given instructions to make adult size socks on worsted weight yarn at the end of the second session. REQUIREMENT: Students need to bring to class a worsted weight yarn in a solid light color and appropriate double pointed needles. The staff at Green Planet Yarn will be happy to help you pick out your supplies.

During this workshop, the instructor will work with 2 to 4 students who have completed a project that is ready to have the ends woven in and/or to be seamed. There are many techniques used to weave in ends and seam garments. We are offering this short workshop so the instructor can work with you and customize the technique that best matches your yarn and stitch pattern(s). The instructor will provide guidance custom tailored to each project. We recommend that you block garment pieces for seaming before the workshop and bring all of your knitting tools and remaining yarn used for your project.