If your organization would like to book a class, please contact me.
15 &29
September2026
Two at a time socksLearn to knit two socks at once with the seamless knitting technique known as magic loop method. This class will use the free baby sock pattern by Kate Atherley. You will learn how to cast on both socks cuff-down, take measurements for better fitting socks, short row heel construction and how to graft a toe with no seam. In order to take the leap, students must be able to cast on, knit, purl, increase and decrease. This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Advanced registration required.
4-6pm (EDT)John C. Campbell Folk School, Online
16, 23 & 30
September2026
Learn to knit cablesHave you learned to knit and feel ready to move beyond stockinette or garter stitch? If you have taken any beginner knitting courses, learning to knit cables is the perfect next step. Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. By the end of the course, students will be able to move stitches to create cable patterns, read charts, and use cable needles. Advanced registration required.
Sign Your Knits at The Fiber Festival of New EnglandPainters create calling cards, quilters sew on labels, embroiderers stitch their initials into their work and sewists have garment tags, but knitters often don’t “sign” their work. In this class you will learn ways to add your initials and date into your projects. We will cover three methods for signing your knits – custom charts, duplicate stitching and pattern modifications that can be used in steeks, folded hems and cuffs. These methods eliminate the need for scratchy labels that can fall off.
12:30-2:30pmEastern States Exposition, 305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield Massachusetts 01089
Online classes
You can take lessons with me from the comfort of your own sewing, knitting or crafting space. No commutes, more crafting fun time! Use my personal link to sign up for individual or group classes.
Knitting classes
Last Saturdays
2026
Knit Clinic Looking for help with a stubborn stitch, does a new technique have your teeth clenching or do you need help translating the alphabet soup that knitting patterns can often resemble? Join your fellow knitters for tips, tricks and company. Registration required.
1-2pmNew England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
19
August2026
Cast On, Bind OffReady to expand your options for casting on and binding off your knitting? In this two-part class you will learn six cast ons and companion bind offs that pair well together. Bind off class is September 3. Sign up for one or both.
Skill level: Adventurous Beginner-Intermediate
Supply list: Book: Cast On, Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor One ball each of light, medium and dark worsted weight yarn Needles in size recommended on ball band of yarn (If using Berroco Lanas, size US7).
10am-12:30pm New England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
19 & 26
September2026
Mittens That FitLearn the basic recipe for knitting mittens in this two-part class. You will learn to measure your hands and, combined with a pre-knit gauge swatch, make a pair custom fit mittens. Pre-class work requires a 4″ square gauge swatch in a worsted weight and stockinette stitch pattern with needles in size recommended on yarn ball band.
This class requires that you know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. $55.
Supply list: Pattern: Fittin’ Mittens Ravelry Download $5. One ball of worsted weight yarn (Berroco Lanas is recommended) Needles preferred for knitting in the round in size recommended on ball band of yarn and two sizes smaller for ribbing. (If using Lanas, size US7 and US5)
9-11am New England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
Sewing & Quilting classes
Contact me to book a class to learn how to use your domestic sewing machine, Studio 180 tools, techniques or patterns.
13, 20 & 27
October2026
Spirit of AmericaGrab your favorite patriotic-themed fabrics to make a fun version of the Stars & Stripes just in time for Verteran’s Day. Using the Studio 180 Design Wing Clipper and Tucker Trimmer I tools, you will learn a no-waste/four-at-a-time method to create Flying Geese and Friendship Stars. Perfect for a wall hanging or, with a simple modification, enlarge it for Quilts of Valor. Registration required or call 860-793-6639 to sign up.
6-8pm Close to Home – Southington, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
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Quilted JeansBring a pair a jeans and your sense of style to this fun 2-part garment modification class. Previous garment sewing knowledge not required, just an adventurous streak. In the first class, students will learn how to unsew the side seams and create a one of a kind quilted insert for a custom pair of jeans everyone will ask where you got them. In the second part, students will bring their quilted inserts and reassemble the jeans.
TBD Close to Home – Southington, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
Embroidery classes
If you would like to book a class at your shop, school or group meeting, please contact me.
Upcoming Connecticut Library In-person Classes
(Full with waiting list) Sept. 2 @ 6pm — Arm knitting at Fairchild Nichols Memorial Library.
(Full with waiting list) Sept. 9 @ 6pm — Chuncky finger knit blanket at Fairchild Nichols Memorial Library.
Sept. 28 @ 6pm — Arm knit pillow cover at Fairchild Nichols Memorial Library. Advanced registration required.
Oct. 6 @ 3:30pm — Arm knitting for Teens at Plainville Public Library.