Knitting and Crochet Classes at Wooly Monmouth
Group Beginner Knitting Class:
Learn the basics necessary to begin a hat, scarf, sweater, or tank top. After this class you may come in during store hours as you continue this project. Class is limited to four people. Weekday classes are 6pm-9pm, Sundays are 10am-1pm
Class Dates: 6/22(Sun), 6/29(Sun)
Time:.............. Weekday Classes 6:30pm-9:30pm, Sunday Classes 10am-1pm
Cost:........ ...... $65
Private Beginner Knitting Class:
Same as the group class, however this is one-on-one and shorter in length. Classes are 1 hour 45 minutes and are available by appointment only.
Class Dates: By appointment
Time:.............. AM classes are 9:30-11:15, PM Classes are 5:30-7:15, Saturdays/Sundays by appointment.
Cost:........ ...... $65
Mommy & Me Beginner Knitting Class:
Learn to knit with your child ages 7-12. Information covered will depend upon age of the child. Classes are 2 hours and are available by appointment only.
Class Dates: By appointment
Time:.............. Available Monday evenings and Sundays by appointment.
Cost:........ ...... $110
Kid’s Beginner Knitting Class (Ages 8-12)
Kid’s learn the knit stitch and how to cast on during this 2-hour Sunday morning class. Each child selects a yarn which is used to begin a scarf. After this class kids may come in during store hours for assistance completing their scarf.
Class Dates: TBA
Time:........ ...... 10am-12pm
Cost: ........ ...... $40
Learn to Fix Mistakes
For those of you who are deathly afraid of taking out mistakes! This two-hour workshop will teach you how to rip out rows of work on the knit side, purl side and in ribbing. You will also successfully pick up dropped stitches in Stockinette, Garter and Ribbing.
Class Dates: Sunday, June 22nd
Time:.............1pm-3pm
Cost:..............$50
Twisted Stitch & Cable Workshop
Knitting With Beads
Make beautiful beaded bags, wristwarmers, pillows and whatever else you can dream up! Learn several different methods of embellishing your knitted garments with beads. You will then have the option of starting one of several different projects to employ your newly accomplished skill
Class Dates: June 22nd
Time:........ ...... 3pm-5pm
Cost: ........ ...... $50
Cabled garments appear intimidating, but they are very approachable. Learn the basics of cable and twisted stitches during this class and create your own custom-designed cable hat or purse.
Class Dates: No class scheduled at this time. Call 732-224-9276 to request this class.
Time:........ ...... 1pm-3pm
Cost: ........ ...... $50
Sock Knitting Workshop
This is your opportunity to knit yourself a pair of socks. You will finish a pair of socks in this 3-part series. This workshop will teach you to:
- Knit in the round on Double Pointed Needles
- Learn several different decreasing methods
- Pick up stitches
- Turn a sock heel
- Shape a sock toe
- Use the 3-needle bind off or Kitchener Stitch to graft the toe stitches.
Class Dates: 3 Sundays: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13
Time:..............12pm-1:30pm
Cost:..............$100
Knit a Teddy Bear
Cuddly soft and fun-to-make, everyone loves Bobbi Bear. This three-part class will take you start to finish with Bobbi Bear. A basic
knowledge of knit, purl, increasing & decreasing is required for this class.
Class Dates: No class scheduled at this time. Call 732-224-9276 to request this class.
Time:..............6pm-8pm
Cost:..............$100
Fair Isle Knitting Basics
Learn to make beautiful Nordic sweaters using this basic fair isle technique. You will learn to:
- Knit with yarn in the "opposite hand"
- Use the two-handed knitting technique
- Understand the basics of reading charts
- Master Fair-Isle Knitting With Two Colors
Class Dates: No class scheduled at this time. Call 732-224-9276 to request this class.
Time:.............1:30-4:30
Cost:..............$65
Mitten Knitting Workshop:
Want to progress beyond a scarf, but aren't ready to tackle a sweater? If so, Mittens are the answer. Mittens are quick projects, yet they require beyond basic skills to complete. In this three hour class you will:
- Learn to knit in the round, on double-pointed needles
- Create a thumb gusset which involves picking up and increasing stitches
- Decrease in the round
- Perform the three-needle bind off
Class Dates: Sunday 1/13
Time: 1pm-4pm
Cost: $65
Crochet Borders and Appliqués
Through crochet, you can find new ways to spice up your basic knitted sweaters, scarves and ponchos. In this class, learn several different crochet borders and learn how to properly crochet on a knitted garment. You will also make several different crochet flowers which make wonderful appliqués or brooches. A basic understanding of knit or crochet is required for this class.
Class Dates: No class scheduled at this time. Call 732-224-9276 to request this class.
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: $65
First Sweater Workshop:
Are you afraid to move beyond the scarf or poncho? In this three-session series, you will work on a sweater of your choice from start to finish. Each session is two-weeks apart, giving you enough time to knit up your pieces in time to sew your sweater together during the last session of the workshop. During this workshop you will:
- Properly create and measure a gauge swatch
- Shape armholes & neck
- Increase for sleeves and shape your sleeve cap
- Sew together a finished sweater
- Pick up stitches for a neckline
Please note that there will be homework in between workshop sessions
Class Dates: No class scheduled at this time. Call 732-224-9276 to request this class.
Time:..............6:30pm-8pm
Cost:...............$100 (includes all three sessions)
Finishing Class:
Take this class to properly assemble the sweater you have worked so hard to complete. Class is a one-on-one, private session.
Class Dates: Tuesday or Thursday AM or PM, Sundays by appointment
Time:.............. AM classes 10am-11am, PM Classes 5:30-6:30pm other times available by appointment
Cost:........ ...... $45
Entrelac at Last!
You have all asked for it and here it is. Learn to make a beautiful woven fabric used in the construction of one-of-a-kind wraps, pillows, hats, bags & sweaters. Build on basic skills and learn to:
- Work short rows
- Knit back backwards to eliminate turning your work on short numbers of stitches
- Learn several different decreases
- Grow your knitting stitch vocabulary!
Class Dates: Sunday, March 4th
Time:.............11am-2pm
Cost:..............$65
Private Knitting or Crochet Lesson:
Create your own personalized agenda during this class. Whether a beginner or experienced knitter or crocheter, you can always brush up on your skills or learn new tricks! NOTE: Private Lessons may also be scheduled for finishing lessons. A one-hour lesson is sufficient for a private finishing lesson.
Class Dates: By appointment
Time:.............. Varied
Cost:........ ...... $45 per hour
Private Beginner Crochet Lesson:
Learn the basic crochet stitches: single, double, half double, etc. Good for making afghans, baby blankets, hats, and kippot.
Class Dates: By appointment
Time:.............. Varied. Beginner Class is 1 and a half hours in length
Cost:....... ....... $65
PLEASE NOTE:
Registration for classes is required; Payment is required at time of registration for all classes.
If you need to cancel, you must call within 48 business hours of the class. At this time you may reschedule or take store credit, good for three months.
No refunds are given. No exceptions will be made.
Materials purchased during classes are not included in class price.
Group beginner classes are $65 and are limited to four people; Evening classes are from 7-10 pm; Sunday classes are from 1-4 pm.
Private classes are offered by appointment. Private lessons are $45 per hour.
For further information call 732-224-YARN or visit the shop during business hours.
