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.




Beginning Knitting



Dates: Wednesdays 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Fee: $75 Taught by: Trish


Learn the basics of knitting: how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Use what you've learned to start a simple project like a scarf, cowl, fingerless mitts, or a pointy hat. Already have a project in mind? Bring it, and we'll see if it works.


Materials: 100 grams of worsted weight yarn and US 8 needles. You may want 200 grams if you want a longer scarf or cowl.



Beginning Crochet



Date: Thursdays 4/21, 4/28, 5/12 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Fee: $45 Taught by Ben


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



Cuello Gades



Dates: Thursdays 4/21, 4/28, 5/12 Time: 11:00 - 1:00

Fee: $45 Taught by: Ben


While this reversible, 2-color brioche cowl isn't for true beginners, it's not as difficult as you might think. You only work with one color each round, and the waves are made with increases and decreases.


Materials: 110 yards each of two colors of DK weight yarn. Sample used 1 ball of Alpaca Yarn Co Classic Alpaca (Solid) and half a hank of Alpaca Yarn Co Paca Paints (Variegated). US 7, 24" circular needles. Stitch markers are good to have too. Please come having already cast on and knit 4 rounds so we can jump right into the brioche stitch.



Toe-Up Socks on 2 Circulars



Dates: Mondays 4/25, 5/9, 5/16 Time: 11:00 - 1:00

Fee: $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.



Next Step Knitting



Dates: Mondays 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Taught by: Trish Fee: $20 for one, $35 for two, $45 for all three sessions.

So you've learned how to knit, now what? Learn a few new techniques to further your repertoire. Learn how to do different increases and decreases (4/25) simple lace (5/2) and simple cables (5/9). Each class has you practice the respective stitches and then you will start a small project like a coaster or bookmark.

Materials: Extra DK or Worsted weight yarn and appropriate sized needles.


Basic Beanie



Dates: Wednesdays 4/27 and 5/11 Time: 6:30 - 8:30

Fee: $35 Taught by Ben


We will make a simple hat out of yarn of your choosing. You will become comfortable knitting in the round and decreasing.


Materials: roughly 100 grams of yarn and appropriate sized needles in both a 16" circular and double points. Pattern has options for fingering through super bulky, so don't feel limited to your yarn choice.



Sweater Help



Dates: Thursdays 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14
Time: 11:00 - 1:00 Fee: $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.



Lovestory Tank



Dates: Thursdays 5/12, 5/26, 6/9 Time: 12:00 - 2:00

Fee: $45 Taught by: Trish


Prepare for the increasingly warmer weather with this seamless, A-Line tank. Feel free to omit the lace design if you're looking for a simpler top.


Materials: 700-1400 yards of DK or Sport weight yarn (model uses Urth Monokrom Cotton). US 6, 24 or 32" and US 4, 16" circular needles OR size needed to give you a gauge of either 5.5 or 6 sts / inch and a needle two sizes smaller. Pattern is written for 5.5 sts, but says you can get another set of sizes if you knit at 6 sts / inch.



Sakura Markbet Bag



Dates: Wednesdays 5/18, 6/1, 6/15

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


Perhaps you want a reusable bag to carry your wares at the farmers market, or maybe you want to carry your shoes while walking on the beach. Crochet this open bag to help out, now that the weather is getting warmer. Please already know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet. The bag uses a magic circle, sc, hdc, dc, and front post versions of those three stitches.


Materials: about 250 yards of DK weight yarn (sample used Amano Samay) and a US G (4 mm) crochet hook. (Want a bigger bag, use worsted or chunky yarn and an appropriate hook size).



Cuff Down Socks



Dates: Mondays 5/23, 6/6, 6/20

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


Learn to knit socks starting at the cuff. We will go over how to knit in the round on small circumferences, pick up stitches, ssk, k2tog, and kitchener stitch.


Materials: 100 grams sock yarn and size 2 needles in preferred method for knitting in the round on small circumferences.



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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Mon, Wed, Thur: 2:00 - 6:00 | Fri and Sat: 11:00 - 5:00 | 1st Sun of Month: 12:00 - 4:00 | Tues: Closed