Classes
Class fee is required at time of reservation to save your space in the class. Payment in form of cash, check, or credit card (all major credit cards accepted). Sorry, no refunds for missed classes. Refund only when class is cancelled by the shop or instructor.
Maximum class is 6 unless specified otherwise. Registration/class fees do not include cost of materials. Materials purchased will be 10% off for the project/class.
To register for classes contact us at 845.246.2876 or email: perfectblendyarnshop@gmail.com
Learn to Knit
Tuesday, Thursday evenings 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00am, 12:30 - 2:30pm
Instructor: Mary
Class Description: This class is for beginner knitting. Whether you’ve never knitted or need a review on basic knitting skills. First project is your choice of scarf or dishcloth. Learn to cast on, the knit stitch, and bind off.
Cost: $10 per session
Skill Level: none
Things you’ll need: Needles (bring with you if you already have) Yarn to be purchased at the shop. We suggest that you come in prior to class to make your choice of yarn and be wound if necessary prior to class.
Diana's Drop-In Knit Fix
Saturday mornings, 9:30 - 11:30am, June 8th and June 22nd
Instructor: Diana
Class Description: Need help with your project? Diana is here to help Saturday morning 9:30-11:30. Bring in your UFO's (unfinished objects). Diana can help figure out where you left off and get you on your way to finishing it. Or she can help you start a new project.
Cost: $10 (materials purchased separately)
Spinning and Knitting Workshops with Mariepaule
Stop by or make an appointment (Monday and Tuesday)
Instructor: Mariepaule
Class Description: Knitting classes - learn to knit or start a project with Mariepaule. Learn the art of spinning in our new drop spindle and spinning wheel workshops with Mariepaule. You will be making your own beautiful yarn in no time! Spindle spinning is an ancient craft which is portable, fun, and inspring. Learn about the different drop spindles and fiber types, how to hold and draft the fibers for spinning, add fiber as you spin, store the newly spun yarn on the spindle, how to ply the yarn and set it for its final use. Practice spinning on a spinning wheel, and try new techniques.
Cost: $10/hour class
Skill Level: none to advanced
Things you’ll need: Things you'll need: Drop spindles and roving to be purchased at the shop. Spinning wheels for the workshops are available for learning purposes at the shop. We suggest that you come in prior to the class to make your choice of material.
Brioche Scarf or Cowl
Sunday, May 26th 1:00 - 3:00pm
Instructor: Anne Ulanov
Class Description: 2-color brioche ribbing is great fun! It makes a lovely soft "squishy" fabric with two distrinctly different sides. There's a stained-glass effect with each side peeking through to the other. You're working on two sides at once so you can process each row twice, once with each color (really not confusing once you do it!). Note: This is a first-level class so we'll work on a scarf or cowl without decreases or increases; future classes will introduce more complex designs and color combinations.
Cost: $20.00 ( materials for the class purchased separately)
Skill Level - Basic knitting skills
Things you'll need: Yarn - two yarns that contrast in a way you like. Best effect when the colors differ but complement each other. For learning, high contrast is recommended. Stop by prior to the class to make yarn choices so that you're ready for class on Sunday.
P.S. That other brioche, the delicious pastry kind, will be provided to keep us in the mood!
Two Color Double Knit Cowl
Saturday, June 8th, 12:30 - 2:30
Instructor: Diana
Class Description: Learn how to cast on with two colors and make a closed tube with one color on each side. Then learn how to include a simple pattern with the reverse colors on each side. Choice of two patterns.
Cost: $20 (materials purchased separately)
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
Things you’ll need: Circular needle to obtain gauge on yarn choice. We suggest that you come in prior to the class to make your selections.
Needle Felting Workshops
Third Saturday every month - June 15th, July 20th, August 17th 1:00 - 3:00pm or 1:00 - 4:00pm
Instructor: Arturo
Class Description: You may have seen Arturo's creations in the shop - now's your chance to learn how to make your own. He'll teach you how. Participants will learn 3D felting technique for scutpting animals, vegetable or fruits using a variety of natural color wol to achieve a realistic look. Bring a picture of your pet or anyting else you wish to model. Have some fun felting!
Cost: $20 class fee for 2 hour workshop, $30 fee for 3 hour workshop, $12.00 cost of roving (materials purchased separately)
Skill Level: None
Things you’ll need: Needle felting tools an dyour creative imagination
Knitting Techniques Class
Session 1 - Saturday, June 1st 10am-12noon OR Wednesday, June 5th 1:00-3:00pm
Instructor: Mariepaule
Class Description: Learn finishing technique on stockinette, knitting a hem, mending a small hole and blocking a small piece.
Cost: $20 first class (yarn and materials purchased separately )
Skill Level: knit and purl
Things you’ll need: one skein of worsted weight yarn (please purchase at PBYS) size 8 needle and tapestry needle
PREPARATION FOR CLASS: two knitted samples, instructions provided at time of registration for the class.
Knitting Techniques Class
Session 2 - Saturday, June 15th 10am-12noon
Instructor: Mariepaule
Class Description: In this class you'll learn how to: Make a perfect buttonhole, add a button hole on a finished item, how to add yarn in the middle of a row, learn 3 needle bind off, two color knitting, embellish your finished project with a flower (quick and easy), and invisible cast on
Cost: $20 first class (yarn and materials purchased separately)
Skill Level: knit and purl
Things you’ll need: one skein of worsted weight yarn (please purchase at PBYS) size 8 needle and tapestry needle
PREPARATION FOR CLASS: two knitted samples, instructions provided at time of registration for the class.
Two at a Time Socks - Toe up (on one circular needle)
Sunday, June 2nd 1:00-3:00pm, June 23rd, 1:00 - 3:00pm, and July 7th class (just an hour) for stretchy bind off cuff, 11am - 12noon
Instructor: Anne
Class Description: Do you have second sock syndrome? Learn to knit socks two at a time from the toe up on one needle. Learn the magic loop method to cast on, how to measure and make a pair of socks that fit perfect.
Cost: $25 First class (inclues pattern, other materials purchased separately) $20 next class, $10 - 3rd class
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
Things you’ll need: 35-40" circular needle and stitch markers