Currently Scheduled Classes

This two-session class is for new and beginning knitters. Participants will learn to knit, purl, cast on and bind off. Your instructor will suggest a scarf or blanket for a first project. No experience required. Instructor will distribute How to Knit book at first session. Fee: $60, How To Knit book included. Note tax is charged for the book. Class appropriate for 8 years of age and above. Private lessons may be arranged for younger children.

Yarn, needles and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: light, solid color dk or worsted weight yarn, size 7, 8 or 9 needle. Recommended yarns: Lamb's Pride worsted, Shepherd's Wool, Blue Sky Organic Cotton or Universal Cotton Supreme.

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. No experience required. Instructor will distribute How to Crochet book at first session. Your instructor will suggest a scarf or blanket for a first project. Fee: $60, How To Crochet book included. Note tax is charged for the book. Class appropriate for 8 years of age and above. Private lessons may be arranged for younger children.

Yarn, hook and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: light, solid color dk or worsted weight yarn, size G, 7 or H hook. Recommended yarns: Lamb's Pride worsted, Shepherd's Wool, Blue Sky Organic Cotton or Universal Cotton Supreme.

We’re flexible. You pick what you want to learn and the dates that best suit your calendar. You may choose one of our lesson plans outlined below, or choose to make a project you have admired at GPY or even bring a project you have had in your queue but need some extra help. Project help may include selecting the yarn, identifying the correct tools, understanding gauge, reading the pattern, tips and tricks on how to keep track of where you are in a pattern or learning the requisite techniques in your pattern. What a great way to grow your skills making something you have really wanted, all while learning so much more as others have their questions answered by an expert. All levels welcome from intrepid beginners to advanced knitters.

This intensified, personalized help session is for individuals who have completed Knit 101 or Crochet 101 or already know the basics. Individuals wishing to learn to Crochet or Knit should sign-up for Crochet 101 or Knit 101. This class requires advanced sign up and is limited to eight (8) attendees.

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Meets weekly as outlined below unless otherwise noted on the Green Planet Yarn calendar

Current Project-U Lesson Plans:

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.

This class is for individuals who want to learn how to make a sock. In this three-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 circular for magic loop (minimum length 32"). 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 third session. The staff at Green Planet Yarn will be happy to help you pick out your supplies. Instructor will distribute pattern at the beginning of the first class. Pattern included.

Yarn, needles and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: approximately 200 yards worsted weight yarn in a solid light color and appropriate circular needles (US 5-7).

This class is for individuals who want to learn how to make a sock. In this three-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 one or two circular needles 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 third session. The staff at Green Planet Yarn will be happy to help you pick out your supplies. Instructor will distribute pattern at the beginning of the first class. Pattern included.

Yarn, needles and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: approximately 200 yards worsted weight yarn in a solid light color and appropriate double pointed needles (US 5-7). Pattern included in class fee.

In this three-session class you will learn how to make different kinds of cables and how to read cable instructions, both written and charted. You will also learn tricks for fixing errors in cables, how to block cabled knitting, and how to turn a cable without using a cable needle.

Materials: worsted weight yarn and appropriate knitting needles, cable needle, stitch markers (optional).

Students will be asked to start a swatch which will be used in class, as follows:
Cast on 31 stitches.
Rows 1-4: Knit.

In this three-session class you will learn how to make yarn-overs and various decreases, which are the basis for lace knitting. You will also learn how to read lace instructions, both written and charted; how to add a lifeline to your work; and how to fix some errors. We will also cover cast-ons and bind-offs suitable for lace, including provisional cast-ons and attaching a lace edging to live stitches. Finally, there will be a demonstration on how to block lace to bring out its full beauty.

Supply list: fingering weight yarn, knitting needles size US 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm), smooth yarn in contrasting color (or embroidery or dental floss), yarn needle, crochet hook, stitch markers.

Homework: none.

This class is for individuals who want to learn how to make a crocheted sock. The clever, less-dense crochet stitch results in a comfortable finished product. In this three-session class you learn how to make socks for yourself because you'll try them on as you go. Skills learned will include short row, extended single crochet, working in the round, turning the heel, and crocheted ribbing if desired. The staff at Green Planet Yarn will be happy to help you pick out your supplies. Instructor will distribute pattern at the beginning of the first session.

Yarn, hook and other supplies additional. Supplies needed: 400+ yards of sock weight yarn in a solid light color and a variety of hook sizes to obtain gauge. Be sure to show up early to select your yarn which may require us to wind it into a pull-skein.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

This amazing Cat Bordhi cowl is full of fun techniques to add your knitting skills. It is knit with bulky yarn so it is a fast knit. Our sample is made in Fyberspates Scrumptious Aran and Debbie Bliss Angel Print.

Skills you will learn: Stretchy Crocodile Cast-on; Determine tail length; Digest and internalize a chart; Perfect your SSK lines with Hungry Stitch; Work pairs of crossed stitches; Draw stitches and read your knitting; Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off; A smooth chain closure to a circular edge.

Supplies: Yarn; Pattern (may be purchased in store with an additional printing fee or may be purchased individually on Ravelry and bring printed copy with you to class); 24" size 11 circular needles or size to get gauge. These needles need to have a good point. (Our model was made with size 10.5 needles.) Another size 11 circular or a set of double point needles to do the last few rounds; 2 different markers; one to mark the beginning of the round and one to mark the decrease stitch; tapestry needle.

Sun., May 19th1:00 pm – 4:15 pm (15 minute break)Instructor: Cris R.
Sat., June 29th1:00 pm – 4:15 pm (15 minute break)Instructor: Cris R.