A GOOD YARN
New to knitting? No problem!
We offer a variety of beginning and advanced knitting classes, supplies, tips, tricks and advice to get you up and running with knitting in no time!
View our EVENTS page for a calendar.
First come-first served, so sign up today!
Meet Jenny
Jenny is A Good Yarn's knitter extraordinaire! She is the problem solver of knit and crochet for our fiber arts community, and would be happy to help you with a current project. Needle-less to say, we love Jenny!
Knitting 101 (for total newbies)
Totally new to knitting? Learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off--the foundation for every project. We'll work to hone your new skills on a fabulous infinity scarf. $35 includes instruction and all supplies. 3 classes.
Knitting 102 (make a hat!)
Feeling confident with the basics? Learn to knit in the round and on double pointed needles. We'll learn increasing, decreasing and a new way to cast on. In addition, you'll learn to figure gauge so you can plan your own projects. The project for the class is a customizable hat.
$20 does not include supplies. 2 classes.
Knitting 103 (sock it to me)
Slipper Socks. Learn how to knit all the parts of a sock. 3 classes.
You must know how to cast on and knit.
$30 does not include supplies.
Make your own class
Need help with a project and want some one-on-one attention? Knitting lessons are $15 per hour, minimum one hour.
Have some friends who want to learn something together? Create your own class.
2-4 people $25/hour, 2-hour minimum
5-8 people $45/hour 2-hour minimum
Yarns we carry (Please note that this is an ever-changing list)
Apothefaery
Beet Street Yarns
Brown Sheep
Cascade
Dragonfly Fibers
The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For
Great Adirondack Yarn Company
Knitted Wit
Kraemer
Lamb's Pride
Madelinetosh
Malabrigo
Mountain Colors
Mountain Meadow Yarns
Opal
Spincycle
Stonehedge Fibers
Urth Yarns
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