CLASSES & EVENTS

Whisperlike's construction offers JUST ENOUGH interest to keep you on your toes while working the sweet lace panels on the shoulder, then it's smooth sailing from there. Long torsoed knitters rejoice! Unlike many patterns we see these days, this one isn't cropped! 

We also chose Whisperlike with heart: after the challenge of our recent Vanilla Affogato KAL, we wanted something a little more approachable, relaxing, and confidence-boosting. If you registered for the Vanilla Affogato KAL, invested in gorgeous mYak Tibetan Cloud, and felt discouraged or set it aside, please know this one’s on us – registration is free for you as our way of saying thank you for sticking with us. Please just give us a call or email to let us know you're coming and we'll save you a seat. We recognize that we could have done better. Let’s knit this one together, with ease and joy. Bring your abandoned Tibetan Cloud - the quantity required for Whisperlike should be very similar –  no need to buy more yarn. We'd love to cast on with you again… with the humble recognition that knitting is a journey, not a destination.  

Gather together with Dedra and Elise, Thursday afternoons in October! 

THE SCHEDULE:

This Knitalong meets in person on the following three Thursday afternoons at Fancywork: 

• Meetup 1: Thursday, October 9, 3:30-5:30 pm
• Meetup 2: Thursday, October 16, 3:30-5:30 pm
• Meetup 3: Thursday, October 30, 3:30-5:30 pm

(Please note the week we're skipping in between sessions 2 & 3)

HOW TO REGISTER:

To register for the KAL, add this item to your cart or come visit us in the shop. Purchase yarn for your project from Fancywork. Your support of our shop helps us continue to offer community events like this one. Thank you!

FAQs

What's a Knitalong (or Crochetalong, or Makealong)?
A knitalong (KAL), Crochetalong (CAL) or Makealong (MAL) is a social event designed to bring the maker community together around a specific pattern or yarn – or sometimes both. Enjoy connecting with others while knitting or crocheting the same garment or working with a particular yarn together. This is a fantastic time to gather together with others in our fiber arts community, enjoy camaraderie, and get a little guidance and project support along the way.

What ISN'T a Knitalong/Crochetalong/Makealong?
A KAL/CAL/MAL is not a class. You should be reasonably familiar with the techniques required to work through the project at hand. However, help is never far away! If you ever find yourself in need of extended project support, drop in to one of our Help Sessions, offered weekly on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1-3pm.

Andrea Mowry’s Weekender sweaters have become true knitting legends—beloved for their effortless style, cozy fit, and just-one-more-row magic. Now it’s your turn to cast on! Join us for Weekender Sundays, a knitalong at Fancywork Yarn Shop where you can choose from any of the three Weekender designs and knit alongside fellow fans.

Whether you’re swooning over the classic pullover, tempted by the lightweight version, or ready for the pocketed crew-neck, this is the perfect excuse to finally make that sweater. Gather with Kecia and Maricela for three Sundays this fall to stitch, laugh, and bring your Weekender to life—you’ll be wearing yours before you know it!

What will you knit your Weekender in? Here are some of our favorite suggestions:

The Weekender: This worsted-weight classic was originally designed in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, which, sadly, is no longer. mYak Baby Yak Medium, Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino, Fiber MacGyver Merino Alpaca, or Amano Yarns Riti would all make lovely substitutes. 

The Weekender Light: This is a fingering-weight version of the OG Weekender. We're thinking about Knitting for Olive Merino, or mYak Fior di Lino. Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift would also fit the bill nicely. 

The Weekender Crew: Last but not least, the crew-neck version – with pockets – makes a great project for a DK-weight Weekender. Consider Wooldreamers Mota, Caldera DK (check our stock in-store), Malabrigo Verano for a cotton version, or mYak Tibetan Cloud.

Those of you who attended our Purls of Wisdom lecture "Knitting Off Gauge with Intention" this summer have even more options! As always, we're here to help you with your yarn choice 7 days a week. 

THE SCHEDULE:

This Knitalong meets in person on the following three Sunday afternoons at Fancywork: 

• Meetup 1: Sunday, October 12, 2-4 pm
• Meetup 2: Sunday, October 26, 2-4 pm
  
• Meetup 3: Sunday, November 9, 3:30-5:30 pm

HOW TO REGISTER:

To register for the KAL, add this item to your cart or come visit us in the shop. Purchase yarn for your project from Fancywork. Your support of our shop helps us continue to offer community events like this one. Thank you!

FAQs

What's a Knitalong (or Crochetalong, or Makealong)?
A knitalong (KAL), Crochetalong (CAL) or Makealong (MAL) is a social event designed to bring the maker community together around a specific pattern or yarn – or sometimes both. Enjoy connecting with others while knitting or crocheting the same garment or working with a particular yarn together. This is a fantastic time to gather together with others in our fiber arts community, enjoy camaraderie, and get a little guidance and project support along the way.

What ISN'T a Knitalong/Crochetalong/Makealong?
A KAL/CAL/MAL is not a class. You should be reasonably familiar with the techniques required to work through the project at hand. However, help is never far away! If you ever find yourself in need of extended project support, drop in to one of our Help Sessions, offered weekly on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1-3pm.

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 – 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.

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, and discounts on select items.

Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) if possible please. 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!

Intarsia allows you to work with bold blocks of color without carrying yarn across the back, making it ideal for the modern, geometric designs featured in the Santa Fe Cardigan.

Throughout the class, you'll gain confidence in managing multiple strands, reading intarsia charts, working top-down inset pockets, and finishing your garment with professional polish. This class is the perfect opportunity to expand your knitting skills and create a one-of-a-kind, statement cardigan for your wardrobe. 

Homework: Before the first class meets, please swatch and have met gauge according to the pattern. 

Materials (not included): Yarn: MC: 822-1644 yards, depending on garment size, of Malabrigo Chunky or equivalent chunky/bulky weight yarn; CC1 (yellow), 4 yards;  CC2 (orange), 8 yards; CC3 (light brown), 40 yards; CC4 (green), 14 yards; CC5 (lavendar), 16 yards; CC6 (blue), 31 yards; CC7 (dark brown), 41 yards. Kits for CC sections are available for purchase. Materials for all Fancywork classes must be purchased at our shop. Needles: Size US 10-12/2, or size required to meet gauge. Basic knitting notions such as stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors. Pattern: Santa Fe Cardigan by Alexandra Tavel, available at Fancywork 

Prerequisite skills: Knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, and swatching to meet gauge. We strongly recommend that you have already knit at least one sweater to gauge (of any size) before taking this class. 

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.

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.

*Important*

When you check out there should 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 Ilana will have time to prepare the lesson beforehand! Thank you so much. 

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!

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.

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.

Join our all-star knitting instructor, Dedra, as she walks you through every detail of making your very own sweater. At the end of this class, you'll have a very cute, very sporty pullover that you'll proudly wear everywhere! Class meets five times over the course of seven weeks to knit Varsity Sweater by Lamb & Kid Designs.

Class 1: Starting out right! In this first class, we'll cover the all-important gauge swatch - how to do it right and what to do if you're not getting gauge. We will also discuss different types of sweater construction, top down, bottom up, cardigans and pullovers. 

Class 2: All about the yoke. We'll learn how to use short rows to shape the neckline for elegance and a comfortable fit and, at the same time, we'll be working those raglan sleeve increases.

Class 3: Getting to the meat of it. This week we'll tackle the sleeves and body of the sweater. Once your sleeve stitches are secured, cables are adjusted and a few rows are under your belt, it's smooth sailing from here! We'll send you off on a two-week break to knit, knit, knit on your own with the goal of coming back with a completed, bound off sweater body.

Class 4: School's back in session! We'll gather together again and jump in on those sleeves, learning how to shape them, along with strategies for making them the perfect length.

Class 5: Graduation Day! We will finish our sweaters strong and celebrate the big win! We'll talk about finishing techniques and how to care for your handmade heirloom. 

Congratulations, you've graduated to Sweater Knitter!

Materials: 905-1648 yards of worsted weight yarn, such as Amano Yarns' Riti depending on the size you choose to knit. (Don't worry, we're happy help you determine yardage.) *Approx. 20 yards of contrasting worsted weight yarn for each sleeve stripe. Suggested needle sizes: US 7 circular knitting needles in 16" and 24-32" length. US 5 circular knitting needles in 16" and 32" lengths, or sizes required to get listed pattern gauge. Darning needle, 4 stitch markers, including a unique one for BOR, and a pair of scissors. 

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Divide a sock tube into individual socks
• Pick up stitches cleanly and accurately
• Add a custom-fit afterthought heel
• Knit a cuff with stretchy ribbing
• Shape and close the toe

This class is ideal for adventurous knitters who are comfortable with basic knitting techniques and are ready to add a powerful new skill to their sock-making toolkit.

Supplies to bring:

• One pre-knit sock tube (hand- or machine-knit)
• Circular needles for magic loop or DPNs (size appropriate for your yarn)
• Scissors, tapestry needle, and stitch markers
• Coordinating yarn for heels, cuffs, and toes

Let’s take the mystery (and fear!) out of cutting into your knitting—join us for this fun and fearless workshop!

Materials: Completed hand-knit or machine-cranked sock tube. Suggested needle size: 32" US 1 circular knitting needles for Magic Loop, US 1 Flexi-Flips, OR US 1 DPNs. *Note: Magic Loop will NOT be taught in this class. 20g fingering weight yarn in a contrasting color to knit the cuffs, heels and toes. Darning needle, stitch markers, and a pair of scissors. 

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

Homework: Bring your hand-knit or machine cranked sock tube to the first class. If you would like to take advantage of our Sock Tube Service, please allow 14 days for your tube to be cranked. 

Instructor: Kecia Kubota

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.