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. Our curriculum is written for adults and children over the age of 12.Supplies are needed for most classes and a supply list is listed on each class page or will be furnished when you register in person. 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.
Covid-19 Response
As of March 23, Knitting Next Door is closed for in-person shopping.
We are here working and would love to help you via phone or email.
You may elect curbside pick-up or mail delivery.
Classes are cancelled through April 12, 2020.
Our temporary shop hours are 10 am - 4 pm, Monday through Saturday.
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Classes are cancelled through April 12 due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Winter Weather Cancellation Policy
Please note that if Ankeny Public Schools are closed or have cancelled activities, classes at KND will be cancelled. We will get in touch with registrants to make arrangements for rescheduling.
Knitting Next Door Classes
Beginning Crochet
In this two-session class, learn the basics of crochet while making a sampler scarf. Great class for beginners and those needing a refresher, and perfect for the knitter who wants to learn crochet. Curriculum is written for adults and children over the age of 12.
Cost: $ 30.00
In this two-session class, learn the basics of crochet while making a sampler scarf. Great class for beginners and those needing a refresher, and perfect for the knitter who wants to learn crochet. Curriculum is written for adults and children over the age of 12.
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. Curriculum is written for adults and children over the age of 12.
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. Curriculum is written for adults and children over the age of 12.
Cost: $ 30.00
Fair Isle and Steeking
Learn fair-isle colorwork and demystify steeking. Steeking means to cut your knitting and finish off the raw edge. You will create a swatch in the round and Jean will lead you through the basics of fair-isle knitting, also known as stranded knitting, and guide you through the techniques needed to steek. Please be confident knitting in the round with one of the following methods before registering for this class: magic-loop method, two circulars method, or double-pointed needles.
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn fair-isle colorwork and demystify steeking. Steeking means to cut your knitting and finish off the raw edge. You will create a swatch in the round and Jean will lead you through the basics of fair-isle knitting, also known as stranded knitting, and guide you through the techniques needed to steek. Please be confident knitting in the round with one of the following methods before registering for this class: magic-loop method, two circulars method, or double-pointed needles.
Cost: $ 30.00
Felted Tote Bag
This beautiful functional bag is done with mitered squares and worked in one piece. The bag uses just the knit stitch and double decreases, and a fun process to create the edge. Mary will lead you through the process of knitting and then teach you how to felt your work.
Cost: $ 30.00
This beautiful functional bag is done with mitered squares and worked in one piece. The bag uses just the knit stitch and double decreases, and a fun process to create the edge. Mary will lead you through the process of knitting and then teach you how to felt your work.
Cost: $ 30.00
Next Step Knitting
After completing Beginning Knitting, you are ready for the next step. This class will teach you an additional cast-on, new increases and decreases, and rib stitch. This class will also touch on the importance of gauge and discuss pattern reading. Must have completed Beginning Knitting class or have equivalent experience.
Cost: $ 20.00
After completing Beginning Knitting, you are ready for the next step. This class will teach you an additional cast-on, new increases and decreases, and rib stitch. This class will also touch on the importance of gauge and discuss pattern reading. Must have completed Beginning Knitting class or have equivalent experience.
Cost: $ 20.00
Next Step Tunisian
Create a sampler pillow cover with Tunisian Crochet stitches. You will learn the Tunisian Simple Stitch, Tunisian Knit, Tunisian Purl, Tunisian Honeycomb, and buttonholes. *This project can easily be turned into a scarf or wrap, but the pillow cover is a quick project that allows you to quickly get to the next section and learn more stitches.
Cost: $ 30.00
Create a sampler pillow cover with Tunisian Crochet stitches. You will learn the Tunisian Simple Stitch, Tunisian Knit, Tunisian Purl, Tunisian Honeycomb, and buttonholes. *This project can easily be turned into a scarf or wrap, but the pillow cover is a quick project that allows you to quickly get to the next section and learn more stitches.
Cost: $ 30.00
Traditional Granny Squares
Join Ashley Laudick, a new teacher at KND, to learn the traditional granny square. This class is a perfect follow-up to Beginning Crochet. We will demonstrate seaming techniques so you'll know how to join your squares together.
Cost: $ 20.00
Join Ashley Laudick, a new teacher at KND, to learn the traditional granny square. This class is a perfect follow-up to Beginning Crochet. We will demonstrate seaming techniques so you'll know how to join your squares together.
Cost: $ 20.00
Yipes Stripes Cowl
This lovely cowl is full of new techniques including two-color and three-color braids, jogless stripes, and slipped stitches among others. You'll also learn to make a turned hem and a two-color bind-off. This is a great stash buster project as you use a small amount of each of five colors of worsted weight yarn. This class meets three times, but spread over five weeks to give you time to keep up and finish your project on schedule.
Cost: $ 40.00
This lovely cowl is full of new techniques including two-color and three-color braids, jogless stripes, and slipped stitches among others. You'll also learn to make a turned hem and a two-color bind-off. This is a great stash buster project as you use a small amount of each of five colors of worsted weight yarn. This class meets three times, but spread over five weeks to give you time to keep up and finish your project on schedule.
Cost: $ 40.00
Spring Fling 2020 - ONE DAY RETREAT (Lunch Included)
Join us for a day of fun and fiber arts - bring whatever you want to work on. Catered lunch and assorted beverages included. You are welcome to bring your own comfy chair and a snack to share if you'd like. Location: Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Dr., Ankeny. Location: Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Drive, Ankeny.
Cost: $ 30.00
Join us for a day of fun and fiber arts - bring whatever you want to work on. Catered lunch and assorted beverages included. You are welcome to bring your own comfy chair and a snack to share if you'd like. Location: Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Dr., Ankeny. Location: Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Drive, Ankeny.
Cost: $ 30.00
Spring Fling 2020 - ONE DAY RETREAT (No Lunch)
Join us for a day of fun and fiber arts - bring whatever you want to work on. Assorted beverages included. You are welcome to bring your own comfy chair and a snack to share if you'd like. Location: Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Dr., Ankeny. Location: Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Drive, Ankeny.
Cost: $ 20.00
Join us for a day of fun and fiber arts - bring whatever you want to work on. Assorted beverages included. You are welcome to bring your own comfy chair and a snack to share if you'd like. Location: Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Dr., Ankeny. Location: Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Drive, Ankeny.
Cost: $ 20.00
The Great Temperature Blanket Adventure
Please note - KAL will meet January 8 rather than January 1, because our shop is closed January 1. Knit/Crochet Along with us! You may knit, crochet or tunisian crochet - choose your year and color scheme and off you go on your great adventure. No fee. Attend the kick-off party on September 10 for more information. Meets first Wednesday of the month at 6 pm thru May, 2020.
Cost: $ FREE
Please note - KAL will meet January 8 rather than January 1, because our shop is closed January 1. Knit/Crochet Along with us! You may knit, crochet or tunisian crochet - choose your year and color scheme and off you go on your great adventure. No fee. Attend the kick-off party on September 10 for more information. Meets first Wednesday of the month at 6 pm thru May, 2020.
Cost: $ FREE