About Our Classes
To sign up for a class, please pre-register to reserve your space. Payment must be received at time of registration. Classes have a minimum of 2 students and refunds are available up to 48 hours before the first class session. In fairness to the teachers and other students who have purchased their supplies, we are unable to make refunds after that time. Two exceptions to that rule are Beginning Knitting and Beginning Crochet - If you are signed up for those we will teach the class with a single student if necessary.Supplies are needed for all classes and a supply list will be furnished when you register. The class fee covers instruction only. You will receive a 10% discount on all supplies needed for the class. We would appreciate if you select Knitting Next Door for your supplies.
Due to student and teacher allergies, please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions to class.
Knitting Next Door Classes
Autumn Retreat 2018 - Weekend
Oct. 26-28 Join KND for a weekend of fun and fiber arts! Catered meals are included - Optional Make It & Take It Projects for a small fee - Special Store Discounts for registrants. If web registration says "sold out," you may put yourself on the waitlist.
Cost: $ 75.00
Oct. 26-28 Join KND for a weekend of fun and fiber arts! Catered meals are included - Optional Make It & Take It Projects for a small fee - Special Store Discounts for registrants. If web registration says "sold out," you may put yourself on the waitlist.
Cost: $ 75.00
Autumn Retreat 2018- Saturday Only
Saturday only - October 27 Join KND for a day of fun and fiber arts! Catered meals are included - Optional Make It & Take It Projects for a small fee - Special Store Discounts for registrants. Spots for Day-Only are limited. If sold-out online, you can put yourself on the wait list.
Cost: $ 55.00
Saturday only - October 27 Join KND for a day of fun and fiber arts! Catered meals are included - Optional Make It & Take It Projects for a small fee - Special Store Discounts for registrants. Spots for Day-Only are limited. If sold-out online, you can put yourself on the wait list.
Cost: $ 55.00
2018 One-Skein Wonders Crochet Class
There are SO MANY good projects in this book. Even if you did our previous crochet series, you'll find new challenging projects in this class. We will crochet: Golden Ray of Sunshine Trivet by Susan McCabe, WIP Project Bag by Janet Brani, Diamond-Strike Banded Scarf by Kristen Stoltzfus, Firebrand Slouch Hat by Brenda K. B. Anderson, Ribbed Wristlets by Janet M. Spirk, and Felted Clutch by Patricia Colloton-Walsh. We must have four students registered by Sept. 11, 2018 to hold this class.
Cost: $ 50.00
There are SO MANY good projects in this book. Even if you did our previous crochet series, you'll find new challenging projects in this class. We will crochet: Golden Ray of Sunshine Trivet by Susan McCabe, WIP Project Bag by Janet Brani, Diamond-Strike Banded Scarf by Kristen Stoltzfus, Firebrand Slouch Hat by Brenda K. B. Anderson, Ribbed Wristlets by Janet M. Spirk, and Felted Clutch by Patricia Colloton-Walsh. We must have four students registered by Sept. 11, 2018 to hold this class.
Cost: $ 50.00
Beaded Stitch Markers
Make your own beaded stitch markers! Join Lorrie for a fun crafting morning and leave with a set of 14 pretty stitch markers you can use yourself or gift to a friend that knits! $5 supply fee.
Cost: $ 5.00
Make your own beaded stitch markers! Join Lorrie for a fun crafting morning and leave with a set of 14 pretty stitch markers you can use yourself or gift to a friend that knits! $5 supply fee.
Cost: $ 5.00
Beginning Crochet
In this two-session class, learn the basics of crochet while making a handy dishcloth. Great class for beginners and those needing a refresher, and perfect for the knitter who wants to learn crochet.
Cost: $ 30.00
In this two-session class, learn the basics of crochet while making a handy dishcloth. Great class for beginners and those needing a refresher, and perfect for the knitter who wants to learn crochet.
Cost: $ 30.00
Beginning Knitting
This two-session series is for the absolute beginner and those who need a refresher. The course will cover casting on, knit, purl, simple stitch patterns, increase, decrease, fixing simple mistakes and binding off. Our project will be a dishcloth of cotton yarn.
Cost: $ 30.00
This two-session series is for the absolute beginner and those who need a refresher. The course will cover casting on, knit, purl, simple stitch patterns, increase, decrease, fixing simple mistakes and binding off. Our project will be a dishcloth of cotton yarn.
Cost: $ 30.00
Beginning Weaving on Rigid Heddle Loom
A great introduction if you've ever been curious about weaving. You'll learn the basics of warping the loom and weaving. You will complete two projects, both using the plain weave -a striped table runner and a houndstooth scarf. Don't worry if you don't already have a loom, you can rent one from KND for $20. If you purchase a loom upon completion of class, we will deduct the rental fee from the purchase price. Rented looms need to be returned one week after your last class session.
Cost: $ 40.00
A great introduction if you've ever been curious about weaving. You'll learn the basics of warping the loom and weaving. You will complete two projects, both using the plain weave -a striped table runner and a houndstooth scarf. Don't worry if you don't already have a loom, you can rent one from KND for $20. If you purchase a loom upon completion of class, we will deduct the rental fee from the purchase price. Rented looms need to be returned one week after your last class session.
Cost: $ 40.00
Building Blocks Afghan
You've mastered Beginning Knitting and a few other things? Our new Afghan Knit-Along is perfect for you! This afghan builds skills as you go along. And knit in chunky weight yarn, it will move a little quicker than some of our previous choices. You need to use the long-tail cast on for this class. We can help with that if you don't know it.
Cost: $ 50.00
You've mastered Beginning Knitting and a few other things? Our new Afghan Knit-Along is perfect for you! This afghan builds skills as you go along. And knit in chunky weight yarn, it will move a little quicker than some of our previous choices. You need to use the long-tail cast on for this class. We can help with that if you don't know it.
Cost: $ 50.00
Building in Color Afghan
Build in Color Afghan is a combination of 10 colorwork panels, each a different design. Michelle Hunter designed this project with some original designs included, for you to learn to expertly manage multiple colors while knitting. This is for the intermediate knitter. If you have completed the Building Blocks Afghan, you can do this one!
Cost: $ 50.00
Build in Color Afghan is a combination of 10 colorwork panels, each a different design. Michelle Hunter designed this project with some original designs included, for you to learn to expertly manage multiple colors while knitting. This is for the intermediate knitter. If you have completed the Building Blocks Afghan, you can do this one!
Cost: $ 50.00
Building with Lace Shawl
An adventure and education in lace knitting for the intermediate knitter. This 10-session KAL will intrigue and challenge even an experienced knitter. Knit Purl Hunter does again what she does so well in her new book - she develops the knitter's skill as she builds techniques from the simpler to the more complex as you work through her beautiful lace stole.
Cost: $ 50.00
An adventure and education in lace knitting for the intermediate knitter. This 10-session KAL will intrigue and challenge even an experienced knitter. Knit Purl Hunter does again what she does so well in her new book - she develops the knitter's skill as she builds techniques from the simpler to the more complex as you work through her beautiful lace stole.
Cost: $ 50.00
Butterfly Papillon Shawl
Are you intrigued, but nervous to try the Butterfly Papillon Shawl? We promise it's doable! When you are done you will have learned a lot about short rows and have used a lot of stitch markers. So, we are offering an optional add-on. If you choose you can also register for Make Your Own Beaded Stitch Markers at 9 am the same day as class.
Cost: $ 20.00
Are you intrigued, but nervous to try the Butterfly Papillon Shawl? We promise it's doable! When you are done you will have learned a lot about short rows and have used a lot of stitch markers. So, we are offering an optional add-on. If you choose you can also register for Make Your Own Beaded Stitch Markers at 9 am the same day as class.
Cost: $ 20.00
Clasp Weft Scarf (Woven)
If you've taken Beginning Weaving, this is a great second class. This project uses a plain warp and introduces a tapestry weaving technique to create beautiful graphic designs. When you've completed this scarf, you will know all you need to design your own clasp weft patterns!
Cost: $ 25.00
If you've taken Beginning Weaving, this is a great second class. This project uses a plain warp and introduces a tapestry weaving technique to create beautiful graphic designs. When you've completed this scarf, you will know all you need to design your own clasp weft patterns!
Cost: $ 25.00
Crochet Handwarmers
This is a great class to expand your skills after you've taken Beginning Crochet. Learn new terminology including, back loop only and back bump, to create beautiful patterns with the single crochet stitch. You will also learn to seam using the slip stitch and mattress stitch.
Cost: $ 20.00
This is a great class to expand your skills after you've taken Beginning Crochet. Learn new terminology including, back loop only and back bump, to create beautiful patterns with the single crochet stitch. You will also learn to seam using the slip stitch and mattress stitch.
Cost: $ 20.00
Crochet II
After mastering Beginning Crochet, join Polly for Crochet II and learn to make a hat. In this class we'll use single crochet, half-double crochet. New skills will include joining in the round, increasing and decreasing.
Cost: $ 20.00
After mastering Beginning Crochet, join Polly for Crochet II and learn to make a hat. In this class we'll use single crochet, half-double crochet. New skills will include joining in the round, increasing and decreasing.
Cost: $ 20.00
Fair Isle Christmas Stocking
Get ready for Christmas with this traditional knitted stocking. You will learn fair isle techniques, duplicate stitching, short row heel, turned under top hem, and magic loop.
Cost: $ 30.00
Get ready for Christmas with this traditional knitted stocking. You will learn fair isle techniques, duplicate stitching, short row heel, turned under top hem, and magic loop.
Cost: $ 30.00
Fair Isle Hat
Ready to take on some color work? This class is the perfect way to learn stranded or Fair Isle Knitting, which means carrying two colors along the back of your work. You may choose from two different hat patterns - all the skills needed for the two hats are the same. There is HOMEWORK required for both hat choices.
Cost: $ 20.00
Ready to take on some color work? This class is the perfect way to learn stranded or Fair Isle Knitting, which means carrying two colors along the back of your work. You may choose from two different hat patterns - all the skills needed for the two hats are the same. There is HOMEWORK required for both hat choices.
Cost: $ 20.00
Intro to Intarsia
Be introduced to the world of intarsia knitting, adding "pools" of color as you knit and linking it to all sides as you knit. You will learn how to prepare for colorwork knitting, preparing your yarn using balls, bobbins, or butterflies, how to add new colors and how to switch colors. We'll finish with tips for weaving in those pesky ends.
Cost: $ 20.00
Be introduced to the world of intarsia knitting, adding "pools" of color as you knit and linking it to all sides as you knit. You will learn how to prepare for colorwork knitting, preparing your yarn using balls, bobbins, or butterflies, how to add new colors and how to switch colors. We'll finish with tips for weaving in those pesky ends.
Cost: $ 20.00
It's All About the Yarn
We'll review yarn weights, fiber content, how to substitute yarns, gauge, yards vs. meters, reading yarn labels, testing dye lots, and much more.
Cost: $ 20.00
We'll review yarn weights, fiber content, how to substitute yarns, gauge, yards vs. meters, reading yarn labels, testing dye lots, and much more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Log Cabin Woven Table Runner or Scarf
Log Cabin weaving looks complex but is relatively simple to do. You'll learn to alternate your colors in both warp and weft to create beautiful building blocks patterns to adorn your fabric. You can choose to make either a table runner or a scarf.
Cost: $ 25.00
Log Cabin weaving looks complex but is relatively simple to do. You'll learn to alternate your colors in both warp and weft to create beautiful building blocks patterns to adorn your fabric. You can choose to make either a table runner or a scarf.
Cost: $ 25.00
Magic Loop Toe-Up Socks (2 at a Time)
This class will teach you to make socks using the magic loop method and two at a time. Skills you will learn include the Turkish cast-on for a seamless toe, a simple short-row heel method and Elizabeth Zimmerman's Sewn Bind-off. For the intermediate knitter who is proficient at knitting and purling, increasing and decreasing.
Cost: $ 40.00
This class will teach you to make socks using the magic loop method and two at a time. Skills you will learn include the Turkish cast-on for a seamless toe, a simple short-row heel method and Elizabeth Zimmerman's Sewn Bind-off. For the intermediate knitter who is proficient at knitting and purling, increasing and decreasing.
Cost: $ 40.00
Oops! I Made a Mistake
Learn how to fix common mistakes like twisted stitches and dropped stitches. Learn how to "tink" and "frog." Change a knit stitch to a purl stitch, and more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Learn how to fix common mistakes like twisted stitches and dropped stitches. Learn how to "tink" and "frog." Change a knit stitch to a purl stitch, and more.
Cost: $ 20.00