Here is the list of our Summer class offerings. If you don't see what you're looking for, let us know! We're always looking for class ideas and offer private lessons (contact the shop for details).
Please call the shop at (703) 836-0039 to register for classes. Registration will open today, Tuesday, 6/30 at 12:00pm. There is a minimum of 3 students per class and a maximum of 8 students. Classes must be paid for at time of registration. If you need to cancel a class, there will be a 25% cancellation fee until 7 days before the class, at which time, no refund will be issued. If Knit Happens cancels a class for any reason, we will contact the students to reschedule or issue a refund.
Have you seen your friends, coworkers or family sitting down and knitting and thought "I'd like to try that"? Have you seen the price-tags on those "fancy" scarves and sweaters in the shops and wondered if you could do it better? Then, this is the class for you. In this class, you will learn all the basics: casting on and off, knitting and purling, as well as a few simple stitch patterns. We'll have you knitting up a storm in no time! |
Bring to or buy at class: 200-300 yards worsted weight wool, US8 or US9 24" or 29" circular needles |
with Holly Monday, July 21 & 28: 6-8pm |
Sunday, August 9 & 16: 10am-12pm |
Beginning Knitting: Crash Course $45 |
If you want to learn all the basics of knitting but have a limited amount of time or you are returning to the craft after a long hiatus, this class is for you. In this intensive class, our four hour, two week class is condensed into one three hour class. You will learn all the basics, but at a much quicker pace! Definitely not for the faint of heart. |
Bring to or buy at class: 200-300 yards worsted weight wool, US8 or US9 24" or 29" circular needles |
with Holly Tuesday, July 7: 6-9pm |
Tuesday, August 4: 6-9pm
Socks on Two Circulars $70Our most popular class returns! If you have wanted to learn how to knit socks and have been intimidated by the idea of knitting such a small circumference on multiple needles, never fear. In this class, you will learn how to knit socks using two circular needles to take some of the fear out of it! You will knit a sock from the top down, learn how to construct a heel flap heel and learn how to kitchener the toes to have seamless socks.
Bring to or buy at class: 400+ yards fingering weight sock yarn, two 24" US2 circular needles
with Holly Monday, July 20, 27 & August 3: 6-8pm
Socks on Two Circulars: Mini Course $50
We've condensed our most popular class for those short on time and are focused. This three hour class takes you through the basic construction of a top-down, short row heel anklet. A great way to learn the basics on a smaller (in height) sock! This will be a fast-moving class - perfect for those who get frustrated or bored in a slower paced class.
Bring to or buy at class: 200+ yards fingering weight sock yarn, two 24" US2 circular needles
with Holly Thursday, July 23: 6-9pm
Tuesday, August 25: 6-9pm
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Fixing Mistakes Workshop $45
How often have you made a mistake well after Knit Happens was closed and wished you could fix it yourself? Do you understand the principle of what to do but you're just too scared to do it yourself? Want to know the secrets of ripping out multiple rows and picking them up? This is the class. We will learn the basics of fixing simple mistakes, including what to do to avoid ripping out multiple rows in lace.
Bring to class: a 4-6" wide swatch still on the needles, DK or worsted weight preferred
with Holly Friday, July 17: 7-9pm
Blocking Workshop $45
Have you ever tried to seam up two pieces and just couldn't see the edges of each (which resulted in funky seams)? Or have a piece look great except for a few wonky stitches or rows due to tension changes? In this class you will learn the hows and whys of blocking - from the differences between steam blocking and wet blocking to why you might want to use blocking wires or pins on certain projects.
Bring to class: notebook and pencil
with Holly Sunday, July 19: 9-12
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Lace Grocery Tote $65
Everyone is going green these days - why not do your part? Knitting a simple lace grocery tote will help reduce your footprint on the environment by cutting back on the plastic bags used which eventually end up in landfills (and avoiding the extra cost of a plastic bag in DC). Knitting it in a sturdy cotton ensures that this tote will be versatile and easy to clean! This is a perfect beginning lace project - you will learn how to read simple charts and what all those funny symbols mean.
Bring to or buy at class: Approximately 200 yards of a fingering or DK weight cotton, US9 needles, US3 DPNs, E hook and tapestry needle
with Olga Friday, July 24 & 31: 7-8:30pm
Lace Scarf $65
Lace is such a beautiful way to show off gorgeous yarn, but so many people are afraid of trying it because of the charts that are common to lace patterns. This is a great way to get your feet wet with lace - you will work on a good beginning lace pattern (by our own Olga), learning how to read charts, abbreviations, and how to knit an applied border.
Bring to or buy at class: 400 yards of a fingering weight cotton, 24" US3 or US4 circular needles, corresponding DPNs
with Olga Monday, August 10 & 24: 6-8pm
Short Row Workshop $50
Have you always wondered how to make short rows and what the whole trick to them is? Have you wondered why there are so many methods for them and when do you use them? Let Olga teach you the magic of short rows! Short rows are a great way of creating shaping a garment to accommodate curvy figures as well as creating wonderful geometric masterpieces.
Bring to or buy at class: solid color worsted weight yarn (wool or wool blend preferred), US7 or US8 needle
with Olga Sunday, August 23: 10am-12pm |
Beginning Crochet $50
Crochet is making a huge comeback on the runways in Paris and Rome - and why not? It's a great way to quickly make a garment that will garner lots of praise! If you've ever looked at someone crocheting and thought "That doesn't look too hard, I'd like to learn that," then this is the class for you. You will learn the basics of crochet: how to chain and make several basic stitches. You'll be crocheting up a storm in no time!
Bring to or buy at class: DK or worsted weight smooth cotton, D or E metal hook (if DK), F or G metal hook (if worsted)
with Olga Thursday, July 9: 6-9pm
Sunday, July 26: 9am-12pm
Tuesday, August 18: 6-9pm
My First Crochet Project $50
Now that you've learned to crochet, use your skills to make an interlocking circle scarf (or wrap, if you'd like it wider)! This cute, trendy scarf will have everyone asking where you got it - and you can proudly say that you made it. A great way to use up leftover yarn!
Bring to or buy at class: 2-4 colors Rowan Handknit Cotton, D or E hook
with Olga Monday, July 13: 6-8pm
Monday, August 17: 7-9pm
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Modern Granny Square Blanket $65Granny squares are a great way to apply newly acquired crochet skills. However, the old-school granny square blanket can cause flashbacks to the 1970's or just fear in having to seam all those squares together. This is a modern take on the granny square, originally conceived by Joelle at Purl Soho in New York. Olga will show you how to put your own spin on it, to create a thoroughly modern, totally you blanket!
Bring to or buy at class: multiple colors of a DK or worsted weight yarn, appropriate hook size for yarn
with Olga Thursday, August 6 & 20: 6-7:30pm
Intro to Hairpin Lace $65
Have you seen some of those great patterns from Stitch Diva using the Hairpin Lace technique but have been a bit intimidated to try it out? Well, this class will show you the basics of Hairpin Lace by working on a scarf and you'll be working on those larger garments in no time!
Bring to or buy at class: DK or worsted weight smooth yarn (containing silk or viscose), F or G hook, hairpin lace tool
with Olga Friday, August 14 & 28: 6-7:30pm |
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