Classes & Groups
Last updated 03/09/2024
Please contact us to register for a class. Generally at least 3 are required for a class to run. Participants will receive 10% off all supplies the day of class.
(On-going Groups are listed after the classes)
Snowflake Hat
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m.
Instructor: Bonnie Prazak
Cost: $20
Do you love colorwork but don't know how to get started? This class will give you that push! If you are comfortable with knitting in the round, you can make this snowflake hat. Learn to follow a color chart and add color with this simple pattern.
Materials: Instructor can help choose yarn. 2 contrasting colors of chunky yarn (like Malabrigo Chunky or Mecha or Encore Chunky). 16" circulars and double points in size 9; stitch markers; tapestry needle. Receive 10% off materials that day.
Rigid Heddle Weaving
Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Instructor: Kristine Deering
Cost: $35
Learn to weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom--a smaller table loom. You'll warp the loom and then make 2 small mug rugs during the class. The instructor will introduce you to the basics of weaving.
Materials: Instructor will have looms for you to use that day and will provide the warp yarn. Purchase or bring yarn for your weft. Receive 10% off materials that day.
Knit a Baby Sweater
Saturday, April 6, 10 to noon (with a 2nd session, date tbd by participants)
Instructor: Bonnie Prazak
Cost: $25
Have you always wanted to knit a sweater? Learn how with this top down baby sweater. A second session will be scheduled to complete the sleeves. Once you've made this, you'll be ready to move on to a sweater for yourself! (If you don't have a baby in your life right now, this makes the perfect gift or donation).
Materials: Available for purchase at the store. Instructor will provide the pattern and help choose yarn and needles. Pattern is designed for sport or dk. Receive 10% off materials day of class.
Knit a Black Light Cowl
Saturday, April 6, 10 to noon
Instructor: Bonnie Prazak
Cost: $20
In this class, you will learn slip-stitch mosaic knitting as well as how to read a chart (if desired--there are also written instructions). Must know how to knit and purl and knit in the round.
Materials: Available for purchase at the store. Instructor will provide the pattern and help choose yarn and needles. Pattern is designed dk yarn. Sample used Aurora and Vintage DK (use one solid and one with long color repeats). Circulars in 16 to 20" in size 5 & 7. Receive 10% off materials day of class
The number of classes is currently limited due to availability of instructors, but we do have a new drop-in group with knitting and crochet help available.
And keep checking back, sign up for our email newsletter (bottom of page), or follow us on Facebook or Instagram, as we will be adding classes as we schedule them.
On-going Opportunities
Knitting League of Spooner Tuesdays, Noon—2:00 p.m. (NEW DAY of Week!)
Bring a knitting project, knit together, and share ideas and conversation.
Open Crochet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon
Bring a project and crochet together. Our instructor, Carol McDowall, may be here to give help and crochet ideas.
Thursday Knitting Group Thursdays 2:00 to 4:00
Bring a project and share ideas and conversation. One of our staff, Bonnie Prazak, may be available to help with knitting and crochet questions.
Plan Your Own Class By appointment
Girls' weekend? Can't make our regular classes? Get 3 or more friends together, tell us what project you'd like to do, and we'll see if we can schedule a class for you. (Knitting & crocheting available at this point, and the more notice we have the better.)
Northwoods Weavers 1st Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Talk Weaving! Bring in weaving questions or projects to share/discuss. Bring a bag lunch.