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Classes
at River Knits
Instructor
Amanda Gill teaches knitting in the round.
Please register for classes early. We reserve the
right to cancel a class one week before the class date if minimum enrollment
is not reached. Don't wait to sign up!
Class Policy
Classes at River Knits are designed to teach one or more new techniques. Sometimes classes are technique based only and the objective of the class is simply to learn and practice a new technique, such as cables or entrelac. Sometimes the instructor will choose to use a commercially available pattern or design one herself to highlight the technique(s) being taught in that specific class, such as learning Fair Isle by making a 2-color hat. Some classes are one session classes while others may be 4 or even more sessions in length.
Private Lessons Also Available
Private Lessons currently are available through
Amanda Gill and Heather Wenig, River Knits instructors.
**Knitting Survival Kit – In addition to the specific materials required for your class, it is helpful to bring a “basic knitting kit” with you to most classes beyond Knit Basics. This kit should include a small pair of scissors, stitch markers, stitch holders, a crochet hook, a darning needle, pencil and “post-its”, and a tape measure. Having these basic supplies on hand before class starts helps you have more time to learn from the instructor during class.** (Your teachers really like the following too: Amanda – York Peppermint Patties; Michelle – dark chocolate covered cherries; Heather – Cheetos.)
Knitting Crash Course at River Knits
*Materials
for classes taught at River Knits must be purchased at River Knits*
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Sock Club
May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, November 21, December 19 – 1-3pm
Instructor: Michelle Ogden
Sock club is a meeting of sock-minded individuals. It is not a class but a club. Michelle will be available for pointers and tips and problems with specific patterns But this is not a beginning sock knitting class. Participants should be reasonably comfortable knitting basic socks as a prerequisite for attending. (If you have never knit a sock before please attend a basic sock knitting class or a help session.) If you love to knit socks and want to share your enthusiasm with others who feel likewise, this is the club for you!
Cost: Free
Sock Club
May 30 – 1-3pm
Instructor: Michelle Ogden
Sock club is a meeting of sock-minded individuals. It is not a class but a club. Michelle will be available for pointers and tips and problems with specific patterns But this is not a beginning sock knitting class. Participants should be reasonably comfortable knitting basic socks as a prerequisite for attending. (If you have never knit a sock before please attend a basic sock knitting class or a help session.) If you love to knit socks and want to share your enthusiasm with others who feel likewise, this is the club for you!
May Pattern: Mock Cable Footies, a River Knits exclusive, designed by our sock maven Michelle! Pattern will be available at May sock club.
Cost: Free
JUNE
Nordic Knitting Club
Wednesday June 3, 7-9pm
Nordic Knitting Club is a time to knit all things Nordic. Emphasis on stranded colorwork in all things: hats, mittens, gloves, wristers, socks, leggings, sweaters… knitter’s choice! Participants should have a sound understanding of knitting skills and terminology and some experience with two-color knitting. This club is free, but like all clubs, we request that you purchase your materials at River Knits so that the shop will continue to be able to host fun events like this one.
Instructor: Sheryl Krohne
Beginning Knitting*
Saturday, June 6 10 am-12 pm
Instructor: Heather Wenig
This is a class for those who want to learn the basics of knitting. We will cover casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch and binding off. If you already know how to knit and would just like information about specific techniques, brushing up on your skills or reading patterns, please attend a Help Session.Materials: one skein of Lamb’s Pride Bulky in a light color, size 10 ½ bamboo needles (straight or circular…if you choose circular, you will have a little bit of homework before you come to class)
Cost: $15
Help Session
Saturday, June 13, 10am-12pm
Instructor: Heather Wenig
Want to learn a new skill but there isn’t a class on the schedule for that skill? Do you have a project on the needles that is causing you stress? Need a little help understanding a pattern? A Help Session can help!
Cost: $15
Free Class with Heather
June 20 – More info TBA!
Top-Down Sweaters, Beginner to Expert
Tuesdays, June 23, 30, July 14, 28, August 11, 25, September 8, 22, 7-9 pm
Instructor: Amanda Gill
Whether you’ve never knit a sweater or knit a million sweaters, this class is for you! The focus will be on top-down, seamless raglan construction which still leaves lots of options open for creativity. If this is your first sweater, a simple, top-down raglan pullover is perfect for you! Are you an advanced beginner or intermediate knitter? Try a cardigan with or without color patterns, lace or cables. Are you an adventurous knitter? Let’s try steeking that cardigan. You choose the yarn, size and details of your sweater, and I’ll be here to guide you along the way.
With this class, we are trying a new approach: the voucher system. You can choose to attend just one, two, three, or up to all eight of the class sessions, and you pay only for those you attend at the price of $15/session. When you sign up, you will receive a voucher card indicating how many sessions you have signed up for. You must bring this card to each class session. You also must have an active email account to attend this class so I can contact everyone a couple of days before each session to verify attendence.
Materials: Knitting from the Top by Barbara G. Walker OR one of Elizabeth Zimmermann’s books, yarn and needles of your choice (for ideas on how much yarn you’ll need, please consult the Knitter’s Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements).
Cost: $15/session
Sock Club
June 27, 1-3pm
Instructor: Michelle Ogden
Sock club is a meeting of sock-minded individuals. It is not a class but a club. Michelle will be available for pointers and tips and problems with specific patterns But this is not a beginning sock knitting class. Participants should be reasonably comfortable knitting basic socks as a prerequisite for attending. (If you have never knit a sock before please attend a basic sock knitting class or a help session.) If you love to knit socks and want to share your enthusiasm with others who feel likewise, this is the club for you!
June Pattern: Mock Cable Footies, continues
Cost: Free
JULY
Swirl Shawl
Tuesday, July 7; 7-9 pm
Instructor: Amanda Gill
This lovely wrap was all the rage at festivals and shows this summer. It features Jojoland Melody Superwash yarn—a fine self-striping sock yarn—knit into lovely swirl motifs that are knit together as you go. Don’t want a shawl? Just knit fewer motifs for a gorgeous scarf!
Materials: Swirl Shawl pattern, 5 balls Jojoland Melody Superwash (2 or 3 will make a scarf), size 6 double pointed needles (or two 24” circular needles)
Cost: $15
Toe-Up Socks
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22; 7-9 pm
Instructor: Amanda Gill
Socks are the hottest knitting project around! Try this fun approach. Knitting socks from the toe up is fun, and the socks fit beautifully. Plus, you can just knit until you run out of yarn!
Materials: Worsted weight yarn, Set of 5 US size 4 double-pointed needles (if you tend to knit loosely use size 3 needles), pattern provided.
Cost: $45
Help Session
Saturday, July 18, 10am-12pm
Instructor: Heather Wenig
Want to learn a new skill but there isn’t a class on the schedule for that skill? Do you have a project on the needles that is causing you stress? Need a little help understanding a pattern? A Help Session can help!
Cost: $15
Learn to Crochet
Tuesday, July 21; 7-9pm
Instructor: Amanda Gill
Crochet is more popular now than it’s been in years! Join the fun and learn how to do it yourself. In this class, you’ll learn the basics, including several different stitches. Then, you’ll start your own crocheted sampler scarf.
Materials: 100g to 200g smooth, soft worsted weight yarn in a light solid color, size H crochet hook.
Cost: $15
Sock Club
July 25, 1-3pm
Instructor: Michelle Ogden
Sock club is a meeting of sock-minded individuals. It is not a class but a club. Michelle will be available for pointers and tips and problems with specific patterns But this is not a beginning sock knitting class. Participants should be reasonably comfortable knitting basic socks as a prerequisite for attending. (If you have never knit a sock before please attend a basic sock knitting class or a help session.) If you love to knit socks and want to share your enthusiasm with others who feel likewise, this is the club for you!
July Pattern: Anything from Cookie A’s Sock Innovation
Cost: Free
AUGUST
Beginning Knitting*
Saturday, August 1 10 am-12 pm
Instructor: Heather Wenig
This is a class for those who want to learn the basics of knitting. We will cover casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch and binding off. If you already know how to knit and would just like information about specific techniques, brushing up on your skills or reading patterns, please attend a Help Session.
Materials: one skein of Lamb’s Pride Bulky in a light color, size 10 ½ bamboo needles (straight or circular…if you choose circular, you will have a little bit of homework before you come to class)
Cost: $15
Finishing: Part 1
Tuesday, August 4; 7-9 pm
Learn a few basic finishing techniques. Weaving in ends, blocking, seaming stockinette and garter stitch (sides and shoulders).
Materials: one ball worsted weight wool yarn, appropriate sized knitting needles (for homework), sewing up needle
Homework: see homework sheet (you will receive this when you register for the class)
Cost: $15
Help Session
Saturday, August 8, 10am-12pm
Instructor: Heather Wenig
Want to learn a new skill but there isn’t a class on the schedule for that skill? Do you have a project on the needles that is causing you stress? Need a little help understanding a pattern? A Help Session can help!
Cost: $15
Finishing: Part 2
Tuesday, August 18; 7-9 pm
Learn a few more finishing techniques. Short row shoulder shaping, using three-needle bind off instead of seaming, kitchener stitch.
Materials: one ball worsted weight wool yarn (if you take Finishing: Part 1, you may use the same ball of yarn), two sets of the appropriate sized knitting needles (for homework and in-class exercises), sewing up needle.
Homework: see homework sheet (you will receive this when you register for the class)
Cost: $15
Sock Club
August 29, 1-3pm
Instructor: Michelle Ogden
Sock club is a meeting of sock-minded individuals. It is not a class but a club. Michelle will be available for pointers and tips and problems with specific patterns But this is not a beginning sock knitting class. Participants should be reasonably comfortable knitting basic socks as a prerequisite for attending. (If you have never knit a sock before please attend a basic sock knitting class or a help session.) If you love to knit socks and want to share your enthusiasm with others who feel likewise, this is the club for you!
August Pattern: Continuing anything from Cookie A’s Sock Innovation
Cost: Free
SEPTEMBER
2 Circular Needles Instead of DPNs
Tuesday, September 1, 7-9 pm
Instructor: Amanda Gill
Love making socks, mittens, sleeves, etc. in the round but not so fond of the porcupine of needles you have to use? Learn a great, speedy technique to take the place of your double pointed needles.
Materials: worsted weight yarn, two 24” circular needles in size 8 (or whatever size you usually use for worsted weight yarn).
Cost: $15
Moebius Scarf
Tuesdays, September 15, September 29; 7-9 pm
Instructor: Amanda Gill
You don’t have to have any math skills to knit this mathematical wonder! Knit seamlessly from the center out on a 47”-60” circular needles, this could possibly be the most fun knitting you’ve ever done. The finished project is so versatile—it can be worn as a scarf, a cowl, or even a hood/cowl combination. You need one of these!
Materials: 100g sport or dk weight yarn, size 10 47”-60” circular needles, stitch markers. First Treasury of Magical Knitting (optional) or free pattern will be provided. (Please see the scarves on display at River Knits after June 15 for more information about the free pattern vs the book.)
Cost: $30
Sock Club
September 26, 1-3pm
Instructor: Michelle Ogden
Sock club is a meeting of sock-minded individuals. It is not a class but a club. Michelle will be available for pointers and tips and problems with specific patterns But this is not a beginning sock knitting class. Participants should be reasonably comfortable knitting basic socks as a prerequisite for attending. (If you have never knit a sock before please attend a basic sock knitting class or a help session.) If you love to knit socks and want to share your enthusiasm with others who feel likewise, this is the club for you!
September Pattern: Michelle’s Superfit Sock pattern; pattern will be available at sock club.
Cost: Free
OCTOBERHow Well Do You Know Your Knitting? (Or, how to fix mistakes)
Tuesday, October 6; 7-9 pm
Instructor: Amanda Gill
Learn how to read your knitting, how to pick up dropped stitches, how to drop stitches on purpose to fix mistakes in previous rows, and other knitting “miracles.”
Materials: Worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, crochet hook.
Homework: Swatch #1: Cast on 20 sts, work 3” in stockinette stitch; do not bind off. Swatch #2: Cast on 20 sts. Work 3” garter stitch; do not bind off.
Cost: $15
Sock Club
October 31, 1-3pm
Instructor: Michelle Ogden
Sock club is a meeting of sock-minded individuals. It is not a class but a club. Michelle will be available for pointers and tips and problems with specific patterns But this is not a beginning sock knitting class. Participants should be reasonably comfortable knitting basic socks as a prerequisite for attending. (If you have never knit a sock before please attend a basic sock knitting class or a help session.) If you love to knit socks and want to share your enthusiasm with others who feel likewise, this is the club for you!
October Pattern: Michelle’s Superfit Sock, continued
Cost: Free
*Materials
for classes taught at River Knits must be purchased at River Knits*
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Lessons Also Available
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Hosting Knit Night every second Monday of each month at 7pm.
Knit Night is a social gathering hosted by River Knits on the second Monday of each month from 7:00-9:00pm. Knit Night is a free event that is not instructional based but for the purpose of gathering together with other knitters for social enjoyment and fellowship. Knitters are encouraged to bring their current project and enjoy visiting and meeting new friends through knitting. All skill levels welcome! Crocheters welcome too!
Knitting for Others
At River Knits
River Knits Charity Knitting meets every Wednesday from 12:00-2:00pm. Our group actively supports CIC (Children in Common) and Mittens for Akkol throughout the year. CIC focuses on clothing for toddlers and preschool children living in orphanages in Russia, while Mittens for Akkol seeks to assist the older children at a specific orphanage in Akkol, Kazakhstan.
This year every child and teen at the orphanage in Akkol will receive a new pair of hand knit socks from Grandfather Frost. We were delighted to be a part of that effort. Even if you don’t have time to join our knitting group on Wednesdays, you may always drop off hand knit donations that River Knits will distribute. If you would like to support these groups, both ask for mostly wool (or other animal fiber) content because these items are the warmest. Socks, slippers, mittens, vests, sweaters and hats are all greatly appreciated!
Non-wool items will be distributed locally to groups in need such as the Salvation Army, Lafayette Urban Ministry and Youth Underground.River Knits also supports the Trinity Nursing Center by providing baby caps to families in our community. Washable newborn caps for normal (not premie) infants are requested as well as socks or booties and baby blankets
The Charity Knitting Group at River Knits was interviewed and photographed recently.
Check out the cool slide show with audio
Read the J&C article
Our First Warm Up America Afghan!
Many local knitters contributed squares and assembled this warm blanket
that was donated to the
Women's
Shelter.
Meet the Instructors
Amanda Gill
Private lessons available. Email Amanda.
Michelle Ogden
Heather Wenig
Private lessons available. Email Heather .
Sheryl Krohne
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