Classes

Online knitting classes are now being introduced on various topics. Classes will continue to be added, so check back for availability. Sessions include a brief lecture, technical instruction, work time / trouble-shooting, and Q&A. If you are unable to attend a live session, a recording can be sent to you instead.

All classes are taught on a Brother standard gauge machine. I can also instruct for Silver Reed and believe the class can be effective for most brands. Please email me if you have questions or concerns with your machine set-up.

Whole Sweater Class (Intermediate)

Design a sweater from a block pattern through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 1 group session (2:00-3:30p EST) and 1 private session (20 minutes, to be scheduled individually). Includes complete pattern for basic drop-shoulder crew neck sweater and templates to adjust instructions for your own design. Best suited for individuals with basic machine knitting experience. Participants need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: knitwear design and garment construction

Current Session: 6/17 (Wednesday 2:00-3:30p EST) + 1 private session (TBD)

Set-In Sleeve Class (Intermediate)

Set-in sleeve shaping and construction through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 1 session (2:00-3:30p EST). Includes sample pattern for armscye and sleeve cap shaping. Participants need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: fully fashioned shaping, short-rowing, linking, and sleeve construction

Current Session: 6/19 (2:00-3:30p EST), 5/23 (Full)

Garment Finishing Class (Beginner)

Basic garment finishing techniques through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 1 session (2:00-3:30p EST). Includes written instructions for a variety of hem treatments and tutorials on professional finishing. Participants who wish to knit along will need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn, however, the full value of the course can be achieved without.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: self-turned hem, mock rib, rolled hem, decorative edges, seaming methods, wet-blocking, and managing ends

Current Session: 6/27 (Saturday 2:00-3:30p EST), 5/30 (Full)

Creative Double-Knits (Advanced)

Creative double-knits for advanced students through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 1 session (2:00-3:30p EST). Includes swatch exercises with written instructions for advanced rib stitches. Participants need a functioning double-bed knitting machine with rib cast-on comb, rib weights, hand tools, double-eyed transfer tool, and lightweight yarn (bonus for plaiting feeder).

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: racking, ottoman, plaiting, full needle rib, variegated rib

Current Session: 6/23 (Tuesday 2:00-3:30p EST), 6/1 (Full)

Patternmaking Class (Beginner)

Knitwear patternmaking through live instruction over 1 session (2:00-3:30p EST). Includes calculation exercises and templates for creating your own patterns. Participants do not need a machine as there is no live knitting for this class. Notebook and calculator are the only supplies needed.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: knitwear tension, calculating increases and decreases

Current Session: 6/15 (Monday 2:00-3:30p EST), 5/26 (Full)

Intro to Double-Bed Knitting (Intermediate)

Technical instruction for beginning double-bed knitters through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 3 sessions (2:00-3:30p EST). Includes swatch exercises with written instructions for a variety of rib stitches. Participants need a functioning double-bed knitting machine with rib cast-on comb, rib weights, hand tools, double-eyed transfer tool, and yarn.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: cast-on, bind-off, 1x1 rib, English rib, fisherman's rib, waffle knit, 2x2 rib, 2x1 rib, 5x5 rib, variegated rib, and ottoman.

Current Session: 6/18-7/2 (Thursdays 2:00-3:30p EST), 5/14-5/28 (Full)

Intro to Machine Knitting (Beginner)

Basic technical instruction for beginners through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 4 sessions. Includes swatch exercises with written instructions for a variety of basic techniques. Participants need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and medium weight yarn.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: cast-on, bind-off, tension swatch, stockinette, stripes, ladders / eyelets, lifted stitches, tuck stitches, short-rowing, and basic shaping.

Current Session: 5/20-6/10 (Wednesdays 2:00-3:30p EST)

Colorwork Class (Intermediate)

Technical instruction for creative colorwork through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 1 session (2:00-3:30p EST). Includes pattern for knit-along exercise and templates for designing with colorwork. Participants need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: short-rowing, modular knitting

Current Session: 5/18 (Full), 5/1 (Full)

Sock Class (Intermediate)

Classic sock design and construction through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 1 session (2:00-3:30p EST). Includes sock pattern for knit-along exercise and templates for designing your own. Participants need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: mock rib, waste knitting, short-rowing, linking, and sock construction

Current Sessions: 6/8 (Monday 2:00-3:30p), 5/8 (Full), 4/20 (Full)

Intarsia Class (Intermediate)

Technical instruction with intarsia carriage through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 1 session (2:00-3:30p EST). Includes pattern for knit-along exercise and blank templates for developing your own designs. Participants need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, yarn, and intarsia carriage.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: intarsia, developing colorwork patterns

Current Session: 6/22 (Monday 2:00-3:30p EST), 4/28 (Full), 4/10 (Full), 4/7 (Full)

Crew Neckline Class (Intermediate)

Technical instruction for classic crew neckline shaping and construction through demo videos and live trouble-shooting over 2 sessions. Includes pattern for front and back neckline. Participants need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn.

Zoom link emailed after registration, sessions recorded in full with access link given to participants for their own reference.

Techniques include: fully fashioned shaping, waste knitting, short-rowing, linking, and neckline construction

Current sessions: 6/5 & 6/12 (Fridays 2:00-3:30p EST), 5/4 & 5/11 (Full), 4/17 & 4/24 (Full)