CLASSES & EVENTS

Knitting has seen a resurgence and is bursting at the seams with fresh, modern designs to knit and wear with pride! Get started on the slow fashion path to creating your own hand knits in this 4-week series geared towards absolute beginners. 

Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or you’ve dabbled in the past and are in need of a refresher, this class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamentals of knitting. We’ll cover key topics including casting on, binding off, the knit and the purl stitch, plus how to reading a simple pattern, and unknitting and picking up dropped stitches so you’re able to fix mistakes when they happen (and they happen to the best of us). There will also be a short discussion on gauge and how to find patterns.

Your takeaways from this two-week class will include a solid understanding of the fundamentals of stranded colorwork knitting, chart reading skills you can apply to any colorwork project, practical strategies for tracking your place in a pattern repeat, and hands-on experience managing multiple yarns — all of which will set you up for technicolor success!

Together we'll work through instructor Dedra Clark's own design, The Brave Little Cowl, a clever pattern that sets the stage for a "Choose Your Own Adventure" approach to learning. Take this class, knit the cowl and wear it pride, as it. Or, continue your colorwork journey with our follow-up Steeking class, in which your finished cowl becomes the canvas for learning to cut open your work and transform it magically. Steek once and add a button band and–voilà–your cowl becomes a stylish buttoned neck warmer. Or cut it four times for extra steeking practice, add a border around each square, and you'll have a set of adorable coasters upon which to place your well-deserved drink.

Materials: Two high contrast skeins of sticky worsted-weight yarn. We recommend Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino. 24" US 7 circular knitting needle, and stitch markers.

Prerequisites: Students should have a solid understanding of knit and purl stitches and be comfortable knitting in the round.

Instructor: Dedra Clark

Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.

Your takeaways from this two-week class will include a solid understanding of the fundamentals of stranded colorwork knitting, chart reading skills you can apply to any colorwork project, practical strategies for tracking your place in a pattern repeat, and hands-on experience managing multiple yarns — all of which will set you up for technicolor success!

Together we'll work through instructor Dedra Clark's own design, The Brave Little Cowl, a clever pattern that sets the stage for a "Choose Your Own Adventure" approach to learning. Take this class, knit the cowl and wear it pride, as it. Or, continue your colorwork journey with our follow-up Steeking class, in which your finished cowl becomes the canvas for learning to cut open your work and transform it magically. Steek once and add a button band and–voilà–your cowl becomes a stylish buttoned neck warmer. Or cut it four times for extra steeking practice, add a border around each square, and you'll have a set of adorable coasters upon which to place your well-deserved drink.

Materials: Two high contrast skeins of sticky worsted-weight yarn. We recommend Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino. 24" US 7 circular knitting needle, and stitch markers.

Prerequisites: Students should have a solid understanding of knit and purl stitches and be comfortable knitting in the round.

Instructor: Dedra Clark

Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.

This popular class is packed with essential sock-knitting techniques! You’ll learn how to construct socks from the toe up, ensure proper sizing, work short-row heels, and master finishing techniques. Plus, you'll discover the Magic Loop method for knitting small circumferences. This simple and enjoyable approach will have you hooked on hand knit socks! And since socks are a perfect portable project, you can take them with you wherever you go. No previous sock experience needed.

Materials: One skein worsted weight yarn such as Malabrigo Rios, 32" US 5 circular knitting needle for Magic Loop knitting, OR US 5 double-pointed knitting needles OR US 5 FlexiFlips. Stitch markers, darning needle, and a pair of scissors. 

Prerequisite skills: Casting on, joining in the round, knitting, purling and binding off.

Instructor: Dedra Clark

Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.

In this 3-hour workshop, you'll have two options for your steeking adventure. Cut your cowl once and add a tidy button band to transform it into a stylish buttoned neck warmer, or cut it four times for extra steeking practice, add a border around each square and end up with an adorable set of handmade coasters!

Your takeaways from this class will include how to properly secure your steek before cutting, how to confidently cut into your knitting without it unraveling on you, and how to neatly pick up stitches along a cut edge and finish with a clean, polished button band or border.

Materials: One ball of sticky worsted-weight, non-superwash wool such as Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino in a color to match your Brave Little Cowl (ask us for a coupon code to get the pattern free with your class registration). A small amount of strong, sticky fingering or lace weight yarn in a color that somewhat matches your project. 24" US 7 circular knitting needle, scissors, tapestry needle.

Homework: Bring your fully complete Brave Little Cowl to class with you. Your cowl must have all ends woven in and have been BLOCKED and dry. 

Prerequisites: Students must have completed the Stranded Colorwork Cowl class or arrive with a completed stranded colorwork cowl ready to steek.

Instructor: Dedra Clark

Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.

In Beanie Basics, you'll review the long tail cast on and discover knitting in the round, working with two colors, decreasing, and what to do when the circumference of your work becomes too small for your circular needle. We'll be working with The Conversationalist, by The Plucky Knitter. This is an adorable, wearable, two color hat!

Materials: 2 skeins of Malabrigo Rios in contrasting colors. Suggested needles: US 5 and US 7 circular knitting needles, 16" length or size required to get listed pattern gauge plus one set of double pointed needles in the larger of the two sizes. Stitch markers, scissors and a darning needle.

Spring is in the air and we're casting on together! Join us for our Sweet Spring Knitalong featuring the beloved Jean Collection designed by kolibri by johanna. Whether you're drawn to the classic Jean Sweater, the layerable Jean Cardigan, the breezy Jean Tee, the adorable Jean Junior, or the cozy Jean Scarf, there's a Jean for everyone!

We'll be knitting with Knitting for Olive Merino, Pure Silk, or Cotton Merino held double with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair to achieve the pattern's suggested gauge, a dreamy combination that gives your finished garment beautiful drape and a soft, ethereal halo. Prefer to work with a single strand? Any DK-weight yarn works beautifully with this pattern as well.

We love seeing what our community creates, and when you're able to include yarn from Fancywork in your project, even just a skein or two, it means the world to us. It's your support that makes community events like this possible, and we're so grateful for it. 🧡

Your hosts Dedra and Emily will be leading the Sweet Spring KAL and are excited to knit alongside you! We'll meet in the shop every other Saturday from 4:30–6pm, beginning April 18 and wrapping up May 30.

Come for the knitting, stay for the community. We can't wait to see your Jean!

Weekly on Thursdays from 1-3pm

Bring your crochet projects and join your host Fancy Nancy and other crocheters at Fancywork Yarn Shop every Thursday from 1-3pm. This 2-hour hook session is designed specifically to foster community among the crochet crew. All skill levels are welcome in this weekly drop-in event. No need to reserve a spot ahead of time. Just join us in the shop. We can't wait to see what you're working on!

Please note: While we encourage crochet for people of all ages, this event is geared towards ages 18 and above. If you are interested in a crochet event for you or someone you care for under the age of 18, please let us know. We'd love to put together an event just for the younger set!

*Important*

When you check out there will be a box titled "Order special instructions". 

Please write in the box what you would like to focus on in this private crochet session. 
Examples:

• I have never crocheted before. I would like to learn from the beginning! 
• I would like to learn the ____ stitch. 
• I have this pattern (name and designer), I would like help with it. 

This way Nancy will have time to prepare the lesson beforehand! Thank you so much. 

Held on the First Friday of every month from 5-7pm!

Join us on the First Friday evening of every month for a FREE community gathering of stitches. We’ll keep the doors open from 5-7pm for community stitching time paired with refreshments, raffles, after-hours shopping, and good fun!

Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) if possible please as we work to reduce our footprint. Space is limited in our small shop and seating is available on a first come, first served basis. We can't wait to welcome you,  your project and your great big smile!