Class Schedule



Classes are in person unless otherwise noted. Generally limited to 4 students for in-person classes, and 8 people for zoom class. To register for a class, please call (716) 839-7800 or e-mail at info@haveeweanywoolyarnshop.com.




Walking in Shade Shawl



Dates: Saturdays 1/22 and 2/5 Time: 11:00 - 1:00

Fee: $35 Taught by: Pattie


Make this gorgeous shawl that alternates between garter stitch and lace bands.


Materials: 750 yards Fingering weight yarn (450 for smaller version) and US 7 needles. You will also need a copy of "Walking in Shade" by Anne Hanson. Pattern incorporates several colors to make stripes, but model used a single color.



Thrummed Mittens



Mondays 1/31, 2/14, 2/28
12:00 - 200 $45 Taught by: Trish

Mittens, but fancier! The dots are made with wool roving, so as you wear the mittens, the roving will begin to felt and create a lining. Thus, you'll make an extra warm pair of mittens to keep out the cold and wind.

Materials: about 200 yards of Worsted Weight yarn, 50 grams of roving, and US 6-8 needles in preferred method for knitting in the round on small circumferences (pattern is written for double points). The idea behind this style of mittens is that the roving will eventually felt. If you use superwash roving, then you'll still get a pair of puffy, very warm mittens, but don't expect them to turn into a pair of lined mittens.


Selbu Mittens



Wednesdays 2/2, 2/16, 3/2

11:00 - 1:00 $45 Taught by Ben


Another to add to the mitten craze: Selbu Mittens. Hone your fair isle skills while making this traditional Norwegian style mitten. I'm going to be doing this pattern above, but feel free to use a different pattern. Many have increases to produce a thumb gusset, then have a peasant or afterthought thumb. Mine also has a Latvian braid in it.


Materials: 50 grams each of two colors of Fingering Weight yarn. Needles appropriate for the yarn and pattern - you will most likely use between a US 0 and a US 2. They can be in whichever is your preferred method for knitting in the round on small circumferences. I will be doing "Effie" by Skeindeer Knits with Kelbourne Woolens Camper.



Icelandic Sweater



Wednesdays 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13

6:30 - 8:30

Wednesdays 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25, 6/8

11:00 - 1:00


You will choose one set of 6 sessions. Both are $80 and taught by Ben

Icelandic Sweaters have a yoke construction (as opposed to raglan, set-in sleeves, drop shoulder, etc.) that also contain fair isle. Usually made in the round, so there's very minimal purling (ribbing would have purls). The sweaters usually don't have a distinct front or back, so you can just slip it on. If you do want a cardigan, then it's usually steeked.

Materials: Up to you. Yarn, needles, and a pattern. While they are traditionally made with Icelandic wool, it's not a requirement for the class. If you do want to use Icelandic wool, then we can figure out color options (I can get Lopi, but their current stock is limited due to supply issues). I'm making Hlekkur with Lopi Léttlopi. Here is a good selection of Icelandic sweater patterns, but don't feel required to use one of their patterns - just as long as it has a fair isle yoke.



Cocoknits Sweater



Mondays 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11
11:00 - 1:00 $80 Taught by Ben

Learn the Cocoknits Method of knitting top-down sweaters with set-in style sleeves. All sweaters start in a similar manner, but Emma (pictured above) is considered the starter sweater. Many of the sweaters have multiple versions - Emma comes in a V-neck or a boat neck pullover or an open cardigan. In addition to the entire cocoknits method, you'll learn her unique way of picking up stitches, how to do Lifted Increases, and Jenny's Stretchy Bind Off.

Materials: Aside from yarn and needles, you will also need the Cocoknits Book. While it's not necessary to use her specific stitch markers, it is recommended that you do have stitch markers in 6 different colors.



Learn to Crochet



Mondays 2/7, 2/14, 2/21
11:00 - 1:00 $45 Taught by Mary Ann

You will learn how to chain, do single crochet, double crochet, and work on a simple project such as a scarf, cowl, fingerless mitts, or a hat. You may also bring a pattern that you have in mind, and we can see if it'll be a good start.

Materials: 100 grams worsted weight yarn and a US H (5 mm) hook. If you want to make a long scarf or cowl, you may want 200 grams of yarn instead.



Sweater Help



Wednesdays 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/20
11:00 - 1:00 $80 Taught by Ben

Get help on a sweater of your choosing. Maybe you started one years ago and want structure to finish it. Maybe you've never made a sweater before and want help working through all the steps. Maybe you've made dozens of sweaters and want to make another one with a group of other sweater knitters. Whatever your persuasion, I can help.

Materials: Up to you. Yarn, needles, a pattern, and whatever notions that might be required. Want a simple sweater? Come with your measurements and a gauge swatch of your yarn, and I can print out a pattern for you.



Plain Mittens



Wednesdays 2/9, 2/23, 3/9
6:30 - 8:30 $45 Taught by Ben

Maybe you want to make mittens, but don't care about thrumming. Get comfortable knitting in the round, doing make one increases, k2tog and ssk decreases, kitchener stitch, and picking up stitches.

Materials: roughly 100 grams of yarn - pattern offers options for 4, 5, and 6 sts / inch (Heavy Worsted/Light Chunky, Worsted, or DK/Sport). You will also need needles suitable for your chosen gauge in preferred method for knitting in the round on small circumferences. Pattern is written for double points, but can easily be converted to magic loop or 2 circulars.



Dive In Cowl



Thursdays 2/10, 2/17, and 3/3

11:00 - 1:00 $45 Taught by Ben

This cowl is quite unique. You will do mosaic knitting to get this basketweave-like effect. Because it's mosaic, you will only be working with one color every two rows, but by slipping certain stitches, you get both colors appearing in each row. You will knit a pentagon and sew the cast on edge to one of the side edges, creating a cowl that's longer in the front but short in the back. Tuck it under a coat, or show it off!


Materials: about 165 yards each of two colors of yarn and needles suitable for the yarn. Pattern doesn't limit you to any particular thickness, but you generally want good contrast between the two colors. Model used Alpaca Yarn Co Espiral, which is a worsted weight, and US 8 needles.



Top Down Socks



Thursdays 2/10, 2/24, and 3/10
6:30 - 8:30 $45 Taught by Ben

Knit yourself some socks to keep your feet nice and warm during these cold months. Learn how to knit in the round, some basic decreases, how to pick up stitches, and kitchener stitch. This pattern uses a heel flap, but I can swap it for a short-row heel or afterthought heel if you wanted to try a new-to-you heel.

Materials: 100 grams of sock yarn and US 2 needles. Pattern is written for double points, but can easily be changed to magic loop or 2 circular needles. Pattern also offers options for DK or Worsted weight yarn if the thin sock yarn intimidates you - just know the thicker sock may not fit comfortably in a shoe and would be more for boots or wearing around the house.



Toe-Up Socks on Two Circular Needles



Saturdays 2/12, 2/26, 3/5
11:00 - 1:00 $45 Taught by Mary Ann

Learn to make socks one-at-a-time starting at the toe. Avoid pesky double points by using two circular needles. Toe-Up socks are good if you want to be able to use as much yarn as possible.

Materials: 100 grams sock yarn and two sets of circular needles around US 2. You might find using two different lengths (a 16" and a 24") or two different materials (one metal and one wooden) easier than two the same.



Cabled Scarf



Thursdays 2/24 and 3/17
11:00 - 1:00 $35 Taught by Ben

Learn how to do cables while making this scarf.

Materials: 200 or 400 yards (depending on which size) of Heavy Worsted weight yarn, US 9 needles, and a cable needle. Pattern is written for a fluffy yarn, but there's no reason you can't use a more traditional style yarn.



Beginning Knitting



Mondays 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4
12:00 - 2:00 $75 Taught by Trish

Learn the basics to knitting: casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. Use what you learn to start a simple project such as a scarf, cowl, fingerless mitts, or a pointy hat. Feel free to bring a pattern that you want to work on, and we'll see if it'll be a good one to make.

Materials: 100 grams of worsted weight yarn and US 8 needles. If you want to make a longer scarf or cowl, you may want 200 grams of yarn.



Crocheted Nesting Baskets



Mondays 4/4 and 4/18

11:00 - 1:00 $35 Taught by Ben

Learn how to crochet in the round while making a basket. They have a double thick side to help give it support. If you the pattern well enough, it's very easy to make bigger and bigger ones to have a complete set of nesting baskets.

Materials: Pattern offers 3 sizes. Smallest uses 30 yards, Medium uses 80, and Large (pictured) uses 160 yards of Bulky Yarn. You will also need a US H (5 mm) crochet hook.





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