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Whether you're just starting out or if you've been knitting for years, our personable classes will help you learn proper technique and create beautiful projects. A great opportunity to meet like-minded people who love to knit!

just learning to knit

all: no prerequisites.

FIXING YOUR MISTAKES (1 Session)
 Frustrated when you make a mistake and wish you could fix it?  Learn how to do it. This is a very "hands on" class.

DATE(S): March 27
TIME: 3:30 pm - 5 pm
COST: $15 plus tax


FINISHING TECHNIQUES (1 Session)
The finishing can make all the difference.  Learn how to finish your knitted projects professionally.

DATE(S): April 10
TIME: 1:30 pm - 3 pm
COST: $15 plus tax


TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP (1 Session)
Learn various ways to increase, cast on & bind off so you will know them when you find them in a pattern.

DATE(S): April 24
TIME: 9:30 am - 11 am
COST: $15 plus tax


COLOR WORKSHOP (1 Double Session)
Learn how to evaluate colors and put them together for the look you want! Then put it to use in the Crayon Box Jacket class!

DATE(S): February 20
TIME: 1:30 pm - 5 pm
COST: $30 plus tax


just learning to knit

beginner: no prerequisites; learn basic stitches, minimum or no shaping.

LEARN TO KNIT CLASS (2 Sessions)
Learn the basics of knitting and make a  scarf.

DATE(S): 
January 9 & 16 -- FULL
January 23 & 30 -- FULL
February 6 & 13 -- FULL
February 20 & 27 -- FULL
March 6 & 13 -- FULL
April 10 & 17 -- FULL
New Class Added: March 27th & April 3rd (See Below)

TIME: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

New Class Added: March 27th & April 3rd, 1:30 - 3:00 PM


COST: $30 plus tax


LEARN TO CROCHET (1 Session)
Learn the basics of crochet .

NEW CLASS DATE ADDED!

DATE(S): April 3rd
TIME: 9:30 pm  - 11:00 am
COST: $15 plus tax

Private knit or crochet lessons also available - please call or email us for information.

advanced beginner: prerequisites include knit, purl, ribbing, and casting on; instruction may include cables, knitting in the round, repetitive patterns and color changes, simple shaping and finishing

CABLED LEGWARMERS (1 Session)
Knit in the round - no seams! The cables make them fun and elegant.

DATE(S): December 12 (Fall 2009 Session)
TIME: 1:30 pm - 3 pm
COST: $15 plus tax

KNIT HAT (2 Sessions)
This is a perfect next step for new knitters. Cold weather is coming!

DATE(S): January 9 & 16
TIME: 11:30 am - 1 pm

Also available:
DATE(S):
March 13 & 20
TIME: 1:30 pm - 3 pm

COST: $30 plus tax


MITTENS (2 Sessions)
You'll need mittens to go with that hat you knit!

DATE(S): January 30 & February 6
TIME: 1:30 pm - 3 pm
COST: $30 plus tax


CABLED HAT (2 Sessions)
This is an easy and quick project to learn cables.

DATE(S): January 16 & 23 -- FULL
TIME: 1:30 am - 3 pm
COST: $30 plus tax

New Session!
DATE(S): January 16 & 23
TIME: 3:30 am - 5 pm
COST: $30 plus tax

EARFLAP HAT (2 Sessions)
The South American 'chullo' is warm as well as popular. It is a fun way to learn to knit using multiple colors.

DATE(S): February 6 & 20  - FULL!
TIME: 11:30 am - 1 pm
COST: $30 plus tax


FELTED CLOGS (2 Sessions)
You won't believe how warm and comfortable these clogs are!

DATE(S): January 30 & February 6
TIME: 3:30 pm - 5 pm
COST: $30 plus tax


CHERISH SWEATER (3 Sessions)
This bolero style long sleeved sweater knits up quickly with bulky yarn.

DATE(S): February 13 & 27, March 13 -- FULL!
TIME:
3:30 pm - 5 pm
COST: $45 plus tax


ENTRELAC HAT (2 Sessions)
Entrelac is a knitting technique that looks like woven strips. Put it to practice in this hat. Ravelry it!

DATE(S): March 20 & 27
TIME: 9:30 am - 11 am
COST: $30 plus tax


CRAYON BOX JACKET (4 Sessions)
Dig out your stash! This great stash buster uses mitered squares and every jacket is different. The Color Workshop can help you put it all together.

DATE(S): February 27, March 20, April 3 & 17
TIME: 11:30 am - 1 pm
COST: $60 plus tax

intermediate sewer

intermediate: prerequisites include advanced beginner prereqs, basic cables, knitting in the round, familiarity with simple color changes; instruction may include variety of stitches, more involved color changes, mid-level shaping and finishing

FLIP-TOP MITTENS (2 Sessions)
The convenience of gloves with the warmth of mittens!

DATE(S):  March 6 & 13
TIME: 11:30 am - 1 pm
COST: $30 plus tax


CROPPED TURTLENECK SWEATER (3 Sessions)
The name doesn't begin to describe this fun sweater with cables and bobbles done in bulky yarn!

DATE(S): January 23 & 30, February 13
TIME: 11:30 am  - 1 pm
COST: $45 plus tax


LACE VEST (3 Sessions)
Lacy details add a feminine touch to this waistcoat style vest.

DATE(S): March 27, April 10 & 24
TIME: 11:30 am  - 1 pm
COST: $45 plus tax


SOCKS (3 Sessions)
Learn to knit socks and your feet will love you for it!

DATE(S):  March 6 & 20, April 10
TIME: 3:30 pm - 5 pm
COST: $45 plus tax


advanced: prerequisites include intermediate prereqs, intermediate knowledge of shaping and color changes; instruction may include advanced techniques such as multiple color changes, advanced lace patterns, chart reading, non-repetitive sequences, advanced shaping, etc.

HONEYSUCKLE LACE JACKET (5 Sessions)
This amazing lace jacket from Rowan is for advanced knitters who want a challenge! A true piece of art.

DATE(S): December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, April 3 (Fall 2009 Session)
TIME: 3:30 pm - 5 pm
COST: $75 plus tax

PEACE/LOVE MITTENS (3 Sessions)
These Fair Isle style mittens have 'peace' and 'love' knitted right in!

The Peace/Love Mittens is class has been canceled.


SASHA SKIRT (5 Sessions)
It is knit of linen in 4 lacy layers and 4 colors, and the drape is fantastic!

DATE(S):  January 9, February 13, March 6 & 27, & April 17
TIME: 1:30 pm - 3 pm
COST: $75 plus tax

FAIR ISLE VEST: NEW WEEKDAY CLASS!! (4 Sessions)
Fair Isle uses multiple colors, but only two at a time to make stunning patterns.

DATE(S):   Mondays, February 8 & 22, March 8 & 22 -- FULL!
TIME: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
COST: $60 plus tax

You can now register for classes online! Simply click the name of the class to be taken to the registration page for each class.  You can also download the complete Class List.

Private lessons also available -- please call or email us for more information!

Join us at Sit and Knit


All classes held at String of Purls in Omaha, Nebraska. Advance registration and payment required. 10% off all class supplies purchased on day of class. Classes with less than 3 students may be canceled or rescheduled. To register please call us at 402-393-5648 or email us.

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Check out the Google Calender of knitting groups in Omaha!