Knitting Classes
Bolster your skills or tackle a new technique — no matter what, we always have a good time. Here’s a list of my upcoming classes and appearances:
Upcoming Classes
Uncommon Threads, Los Altos, CA · Mar 15-16
The Right Yarn for the Job (Lecture) – Sunday, March 15 • 5:30 – 7 pm
Many’s the sad knitter who has been lured into an unwise marriage of yarn-to-pattern by the flash of color in a pretty little variegated skein or come-hither glance of mohair, only to realize too late that THIS pattern and THAT yarn were never meant to be together. Learn how to choose your yarn and pattern pairings wisely!
Tips & Tricks for Next Level Knitting – Monday, March 16 • 10 am – 1 pm
Do you always bind off too tightly? Do your socks have funny points at the toes or holes in the gussets? Ever twisted your cast-on row when you were joining in the round? Does your knitting “row out?” Do your decreases not quite match? In this class, we’ll explore solutions for all of these problems and many more of the common issues that plague knitters. Come prepared with your stickiest knitting-related issues and we’ll see if I can’t find a better way for you to get the results you want.
Knitwear Repair: Resurrecting Your Damaged Knits – Monday, March 16 • 2-5 pm
No matter how much care we take with our knitted items, sometimes they develop holes, pulls, snags, or even moth damage. Never fear! With just a bit of effort, you can repair the damage and ready your knits for many more years of use. In this class you’ll learn several different methods for repairing damage, and when to use each.
Working Ladderback Jacquard with the Bloomlings Hat · Virtual · Mar 18 · 5-7pm Pacific Time
We’ll put Ladderback Jacquard into practice as we begin knitting the Bloomlings baby hat.
No-Look Knitting · Virtual · Apr 1 · 5-7pm Pacific Time
Knitting without looking is more than just a party trick!
TKGA Next-Level Knitting Conference Virtual · April 17-19
Knitting Stranded Brocade – Friday, April 17 · 12:30pm Central/10:30 PT
Color: The Good, Bad, and Ugly – Friday, April 17 · 3:30 Central/12:30 PT
Drafting Schematics for Better Fit – Saturday, April 18 – 12:30pm Central/10:30 PT
Fascinating Finishes: Embroidering Your Knits · Virtual · Apr 20 · 5-7pm Pacific Time
Learn to take your knits to the next level with these arresting embroidery finishes.
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival Howard County, Maryland · April 28-May 1
Beginning Brioche: Two-Color Brioche in the Round – Wednesday, April 29 · 9am-12pm
Purl Wise – Wednesday, April 29 · 1-12pm
Advanced Knit Fixes: Cables and Lace – Thursday, April 30 · 9am-4pm
Secrets of Substitution – Friday, May 1 · 9am-12pm
Ladderback Jacquard for Stranded Knitting – Friday, May 1 · 1-12pm
Fiber & Fabric Craft Festival Chicago, IL · May 2-3
No-Look Knitting – Saturday, May 2 · 9am-12pm
Intro to Brioche: Two-Color Brioche in the Round · Saturday, May 2 · 2-5pm
Ladderback Jacquard for Stranded Knitting · Sunday, May 3 · 9am-12pm
Private Classes — Your Choice of Topic
I am available to teach private classes for knitting guilds and small groups either virtually or in-person. Email DeviousKnitter(at)gmail.com to inquire about rates and availability.
For my full course catalog, click here.
My self-hosted classes are conducted virtually over Zoom, and you’ll be able to download logon information and homework (if any) immediately upon registering. I record these classes and make them available to participants for several weeks after each class date. For registration and additional information, click on each class.
For classes taught via other festivals, check the registration links for each event’s policies.