Happy New Year!  Start 2012 by learning how to knit.  Our Knitting Class will teach the beginner knitter how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off.    Sign up for one $25 class or for all three classes for $60 and save $15.  Prior to class please have your materials purchased (there is a 10% discount on supplies).  Pre-registration is needed since class space is limited.

This class teaches one of the simplest and most versatile of the Brioche stitches: 2 color rib. This is a 4-row repeat in which you work each row using one of the two colored yarns -- no color knitting technique required except the ability to knit stripes. Brioche rib produces a very thick, very stretchy fabric that has lots of applications. For inspiration, see Nancy Marchant's book, Knitting Brioche and her website is great too, click here to check it out!

This class is for knitters who are at an intermediate level or above. You must be comfortable with knitting, purling, slipped stitches and yarnovers. We will knit the BEBEB scarf, a free pattern in Ravelry.

For supplies, you will need two colors of contrasting yarn in DK or worsted weight and a circular needle (you cannot use straights for reasons that will be explained in the class). The circular needle should be 2-3 sizes smaller than the recommended needle size for the yarn. Don't worry, Brioche rib is so elastic, you will not feel like you are knitting too tightly. The instructor will demonstrate the 2-color Italian cast-on recommended in the pattern, but you can use any cast-on as long as it is very stretchy.

Pre-registration is needed since class space is limited.

Two Socks at Once is geared towards the knitter who has already made socks before.  This class will be an introduction on how to use the magic loop method to knit two socks at the same time.  Prior to class please have your materials purchased (there is a 10% discount on supplies).  The supplies you need are the following:  sock yarn (roughly 400 yards) and a US 1, 40" circular needle.  Pre-registration is needed since class space is limited.

This picture is a prototype of the actual Mystery Shawl that you will be knitting.  Starting the week of January 23rd we will meet on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for an hour or on Fridays at noon for an hour. You pick what session you would like to attend.  Each week you will be able to download from Ravelry.com a new section of the shawl directions.  This is an 8 week knit along.  As long as you know how to knit, increase and decrease you can make this piece. 

The materials needed are the following:  3 colors of sock weight yarn with 400 yards in each color; 2 colors of sport weight yarn with 300 yards in each color; US 7, circular needle at least 24" long.

Please register in advance for this knit along since space is limited.

This group will meet the first and third Monday's of the month.  Where we have a fifth week there will be two weeks between the meeting of the group.  We will meet from 6:30PM-8:30PM. 

This group is for knitting/crochet folks that want to hang out, get help and just have fun.  Hope to see you there!

Are available. Please call the shop for pricing and to schedule appointments.

Take two hours each week to knit, relax, make new friends and receive needed help on projects.

We have a weekly group called "ME time".  This  group will meet every Tuesday at 10:30 for one hour.  So while the the children are in school, or the laundry is washing, or you are avoiding the grocery store, stop in to Fresh Purls for an hour just for YOU.

Use this hour to learn how to knit.  Use this hour to learn a new knitting skill.  Use this hour to relax, have a cup of coffee, knit  and be social.  Plus as a "ME time" group member you'll recieve a 10% discount on in-stock products during the weekly meeting time.  So come in, bring a friend, make some new friends and relax!  You deserve one hour all to yourself.

This Friday lunchtime clinic is for anyone who need a little extra help with their knitting.  Stop by at noon and stay for one hour to knit, get help and have some fun.  All during the lunch hour. It is a great way to spend an hour!