Classes

Knitting 101

Cost: $60 for 2 hours including materials
Teacher: Alison
Dates: Thursday, November 28th from 6 to 8pm
Monday, December 9th from 6 to 8pm
Thursday, January 9th from 6 to 8pm
Wednesday, January 29th from 6 to 8pm
Tuesday, February 11th from 6 to 8pm
Thursday, February 27th from 6 to 8pm

Get yourself off to the right start, with this motivating two-hour workshop that will prepare you to make your first project. This class teaches students how to cast on, to perform both the knit and purl stitch, and how to bind off. With these skills in hand you can complete a variety of simple projects such as rectangular scarves, head bands, coffee cozies, and more.

Materials for your first project are included in the registration price: one skein of Estelle Chunky in your chosen colour and a matching set of wood circular needles.

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Skill Level: Absolute Beginner
Materials Required: Needles and yarn included

My First Knitting Project

Cost: $90 for 4 hours
Teacher: Alison
Dates: Mondays January 6th & 13th from 6 to 8pm

New to knitting and want to make your first project? Ready to move from knitting back and forth and try knitting in the round? In this class, we’ll make a simple, super-bulky hat and have a chance to practice the techniques that will set you up for the next steps on your knitting journey! We’ll cover casting on and working in the round, practice combining knit and purl stitches, and use decreases to shape the crown of the hat. This class is ideal for newer knitters who want to put their skills to work and come out with a finished project, as well as those who have been practicing their knitting on rectangular projects and are looking for some guidance as they embark on a project in the round.

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Skill Level: Should be comfortable with knit, purl, cast on, and cast off
Materials Required: Circular needles, yarn and pattern for your project

Knitting 102

Cost: $55 for 2 hours
Teacher: Alison, Amelia or Annabel
Dates: Wednesday November 27th from 6 to 8pm
Tuesday February 4th from 6 to 8pm

This class is for when you have practiced the basic knit and purl stitches, and you are ready to try something new and more interesting! With assistance from your instructor, you can explore making non-rectangular shapes, playing with texture, and more! Learn to follow a simple written pattern, perform a variety of increases and decreases, and begin to make a more ambitious project with guidance.

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Skill Level: Should be comfortable with knit, purl, cast on, and cast off
Materials Required: Student should bring medium-sized needles and matching yarn (such as 5mm and worsted weight), available in store

Knitting Project Class

Cost: $155 for 8 hours
Teacher: Alison
Dates: Thursdays Jan 30 Feb 6 13 & 20 from 6 to 8pm

Our Project Class is a four-week course designed to help you with whatever you’d like to learn. It’s the perfect opportunity to begin that sweater you’ve always wanted to make, try out knitting in the round for the first time, seaming and finishing skills, or anything else that you are working on. Some knitters bring a different project each week, some will take this opportunity to undertake a big pattern or a skill they’ve previously found daunting. The course is aimed at a variety of levels; much can be learned by working nearby other knitters undertaking different skills! With a small class size of maximum six people, there will be opportunities for one-on-one guidance from a skilled instructor and demonstrations of techniques or tips that are common across multiple projects.

We recommend picking out your project(s) and materials in advance to maximize class time; our staff are here to guide you if need be.

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Skill Level: Late beginners and up! If you are looking to learn to knit from the beginning, check out our Knitting 101 schedule
Materials Required: Materials will be unique to each knitter. We are always here to help you to pick out gear and yarn for your projects.

Pattern Reading

Cost: $65 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Thursday February 20th from 7 to 9pm

ONLINE CLASS

Are you finding yourself frequently baffled by your knitting patterns? There is a whole language system knitting patterns use, and it can be intimidating and confusing.

Learn to read and understand key concepts and language used in patterns: from standard abbreviations and common pattern stitches to the significance of gauge and what to do about it, and how to handle challenging instructions such as “decrease 1 stitch either end of every 6th row 10 times.” Knitters are encouraged to ask questions about patterns they are struggling with.

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Skill Level: beginners, suitable for knitters who are confident with the mechanics of knitting, and are looking to take on their first pattern-based project or who are struggling with pattern comprehension and selection
Materials Required: None

Socks 101

Cost: $115 for 4 hours total
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Part 1: Tuesday, November 5th from 6 to 8pm
Part 2: Tuesday, November 12th from 6 to 8pm

Learn how to make top-down socks. Starting with a mini “training sock”, we teach you everything you need to know to knit socks – from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe. Once you’ve mastered the mini, we get you started on your first full-size sock. Along the way, we share lots of tips and techniques, including easy ways to join the round – without twisting! — handling the gusset pickup, and a beginner-friendly no-graft toe. If you’ve not made socks before, this is the class for you. I also demonstrate Magic Loop and patterns provided permit use of both DPNs, magic loop or two circulars.

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Skill Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate - knitters must be comfortable with knitting in the round, ribbing and decreasing.
Materials Required: At least 25gm of scrap yarn in a light colour, worsted weight or similar; 4mm needles of the type they are most comfortable with – either a set of traditional or flexible double-pointed needles, OR an 80cm (32") or longer circular needle.

Colour Theory for Crafters

Cost: $55 for 2 hours
Teacher: Alison
Dates: Wednesday February 26th from 6 to 8pm

Choosing colours to fit your projects, match each other, and mesh with your existing style and wardrobe (or someone else’s!) is a challenge for many crafters. In this class, we’ll work on demystifying the process using basic colour theory. We’ll talk about the foundations of colour theory, discussing complementary and analogous colours, contrast, saturation, and how our perceptions of colour can shift in different contexts. Then, we’ll apply some colour theory to common experiences of working with fibre. We’ll discuss accounting for texture and fabric structure, how to choose patterns that will achieve good results with particular colours (for instance, how to highlight a colour you want to showcase in your project, or downplay a busy colour), and how to find inspiration and build colour palettes for our projects from our wardrobes and the world around us.

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Skill Level: All levels welcome!
Materials Required: No materials are required for this class. Participants are welcome to bring in yarn that poses colour challenges or questions for discussion during the class.

Duplicate Stitch

Cost: $60 for 2 hours
Teacher: Alison
Dates: Tuesday October 29th from 6 to 8pm

Duplicate Stitch (also called Swiss Darning) is a versatile technique that mimics the look of a knit stitch on top of fabric you’ve already made. It comes in handy for mending, reinforcing your work, and making small fixes to finished projects, but it’s also a great way to add colour to your knitting without intarsia or stranded colourwork. Because duplicate stitch motifs are embroidered into your work after the fact, it’s a perfect technique for adding small touches like initials and simple designs to personalize your projects! In this class, we’ll learn the basics of the duplicate stitch, talk about how to read simple charts to translate designs onto a finished piece of knitting, and practice our own duplicate stitch embroidery motifs.

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Skill Level: Late beginners and up
Materials Required: a darning needle

Homework: a completed swatch of approximately 40 sts over 40 rows in stockinette stitch, knit in worsted weight yarn. It will make practicing even easier if you take the time to wash and dry your swatch. Yarns Untangled will supply scraps of yarn in various colours and matching weight to play with. You are also welcome to bring in completed projects you'd like to use this technique on, to discuss with the instructor.

Fixing Mistakes

Cost: $55 for 2 hours
Teacher: Alison
Dates: Wednesday January 15 from 6 to 8pm

Is your knitting mysteriously growing on the edges? Do you have strange holes in your fabric? Perhaps you’re losing stitches and can’t figure out how or where. Fixing Mistakes is the perfect class for knitters who have become somewhat comfortable with the craft and are looking to learn more about the fabric, it’s construction and how to repair several of the most common errors. We’ll take you through dropped stitches, accidental yarnovers, mystery holes, twisted stitches and discuss our favourite “tinking” methods.

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Skill Level: late beginner. Students should be quite comfortable with knit and purl and have several projects under their belt.
Materials Required: Homework: using worsted weight scrap yarn in a light colour and 4.5mm or 5mm needles, cast on 15 stitches and work about 15 rows in stocking stitch (knitting on one side, purling on the other). Leave the stitches on your needles and bring the swatch with you to the class.

Mittens 101

Cost: $70 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday October 1st from 6 to 8pm

Mittens are not only a key winter wardrobe item, and a great gift, but they’re also a terrific way to learn some new knitting skills. This class takes knitters through a mini “training” mitten – a classic cuff-up mitt with gusset thumb – so that they can learn everything they need about making mitts in a short amount of time, and then gets them started on a pair of full size mittens. We’ll also talk about how to make fingerless versions, and other style and fit customizations.

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Skill Level: Advanced beginner - knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl and ribbing; some experience working in the round is preferable but not absolutely required
Materials Required: Scrap medium-weight yarn & 4mm/US #6 DPNs or magic loop; for the full-size mitts, 220 yds medium-weight wool or wool-blend yarn

Pattern Writing

Cost: $65 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday, Februay 11th from 7 to 9pm

ONLINE CLASS

You’ve designed a great piece, and now it’s time to write up the pattern to share. Whether you want to self-publish or submit to a publication, this class will show you how to write up a clear and easy-to-follow pattern that works for any knitter. I will discuss sizing and fit, addressing grading and size ranges. I’ll share secrets for handling pattern stitches, written and charted. I’ll talk about charting software & solutions, and provide tips for creating easy-to-use charts. And Kate will share with you the three key tricks to make sure both knitters and editors love you!

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Skill Level: Intermediate, aspiring designer.
Materials Required: None

Introduction to Grading

Cost: $85 for 3 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday, January 21st from 6 to 9pm

ONLINE CLASS

Grading – creating all the sizes – is the most challenging task in preparing a pattern for publication. This session goes beyond customary tutorials about mathematical calculations and instead dives into the whats, the hows and the whys of grading. We’ll define the crucial elements of the task and discuss strategies for tackling them. Along the way, we’ll talk about resources for body sizing information, and discuss how to determine an appropriate size range for your design to make it marketable to a wider audience.

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Skill Level: Advanced - for designers and aspiring designers.
Materials Required: No materials needed

Lace 101

Cost: $70 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday November 19th from 6 to 8pm

An introduction to the magic of lace knitting. Through swatching, we explore different types of stitch patterns, and how to work them. We also talk about how to read patterns, making sure you’re confident with both written and charted instructions. We’ll also talk about how to identify, fix and prevent mistakes, and provide tips for making lace easier and more fun. If you’ve got a lace project you want to tackle, bring it so we can make sure we work on the skills you need.

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Skill Level: Advanced beginner; knitters must be comfortable with knit, purl, increasing and decreasing.
Materials Required: A pair of 4-5mm (US #6-8) needles - straight or short circular - and light-coloured medium weight scrap yarn

Next Steps in Brioche

Cost: $70 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Thursday December 5th from 6 to 8pm

For knitters with a little bit of experience with Brioche knitting, this class will get you started on more complex patterns, starting with Kate’s “Omnishambles” patterned brioche scarf. The session focuses on building skills and confidence with the technique. We’ll talk about working increase and decreases, tidy edges, and fixing mistakes. Along the way we’ll share a few tips for making the process easier and more fun.

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Skill Level: Intermediate; absolutely must have some brioche experience
Materials Required: A 16-20" (40-50cm) circular 4.5mm/US #7 needle and 100-125yds each of two colours of worsted or aran weight yarn: recommend one variegated, one solid. If you need supplies for the class, please arrive at least ten minutes before 6pm to choose them

Brioche Knitting

Cost: $70 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Thursday August 8th from 6 to 8pm - FULL
Thursday October 10th from 6 to 8pm

Brioche knitting uses a simple and clever technique to create beautiful fabrics – deep ribs and fascinating colourwork. It’s particularly effectively in two colours, and is an excellent way to tame a busy variegated yarn. This class covers the skills for working brioche patterns, including reading the sometimes-complicated instructions, and fixing mistakes. Knitters will leave with a one-of-a-kind shawl or scarf project well underway.

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Skill Level: Intermediate: no specific skills required, but knitters must be confident with increasing and decreasing
Materials Required: A 16-20" (40-50cm) circular 4mm/US #6 needle and 2 strongly contrasting colours of scrap worsted weight yarn; 250-300 yards of each: recommend one variegated, one solid colour. Newer knitters should bring DK or worsted; more experienced knitters can bring fingering or sport but if you do so, please adjust your needle size accordingly.

Shawl Shapes 101

Cost: $65 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Thursday August 15th from 6 to 8pm

This class explains key shawl shapes, and how to make them your own with your choice of yarn and custom design details. We’ll talk about which shapes work best if you want to maximize size, if you want to work with multiple colors, or if you’ve only got a limited amount of yarn to use up. We’ll share some tips for solving key shawl knitting challenges like tidy edges, stretchy bind offs, and how to handle the issue of blocking. Students finish the class with a set of pattern templates and the confidence and knowledge to start customizing and creating their own designs.

An excellent companion to Kate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans’ book, Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter.

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Skill Level: Intermediate. Should have some experience with increases, decreases, and pattern reading,
Materials Required: Scrap light-colored medium-weight yarn and 4-5mm/US #6-8 needles to work through some small swatches

Yarn Substitution

Cost: $70 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Thursday September 12th from 6 to 8pm

Unsure whether fingering is a potato or a yarn? Wondering why you should care about whether a yarn is superwash or not? How do you go about finding a substitute yarn for a pattern? Choosing the right yarn is perhaps the most essential step in ensuring the success of your final project, but it can be tricky to be sure you’re making the best decision. Since accessing the recommended yarn for your pattern can be difficult (unavailable in your area, outside of your price range, discontinued, allergies, to name a few reasons), finding a good substitution is an invaluable skill for any crafter.

Suitable for newer to intermediate knitters/crocheters and beyond, this class will go over how to read the clues in the pattern, understand the role of gauge, and how to shop for your yarn along with help from Amelia, Yarns Untangled’s owner who can make specific recommendations from the stock available at YU. We’ll also talk about yarn and fiber types, and how they are best used, to help you be a more confident yarn shopper.

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Skill Level: All levels welcome
Materials Required: None

Cables 101

Cost: $70 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday October 22nd from 6 to 8pm

Cables are a versatile way to level up your knitting, and are featured in a wide variety of knitting styles. In this class, you will learn the knitter’s dirtiest secret – cables are easy! We’ll address not only how to work cables, but also how to read charts and patterns, and we’ll share expert tips on how to manage the knitting of a complex cable design.

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Skill Level: Advanced beginner - knitters need to be proficient with knit, purl
Materials Required: Scrap yarn in a light color, included in class fee; Please bring 4.5mm or 5mm needles and a cable needle, or purchase in-store.

Continental Knitting

Cost: $70 for two hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday, November 26th from 6 to 8pm
Tuesday December 10th from 6 to 8pm

Want to knit faster? Are you ready to tackle colourwork? Knitting continental style – with the yarn in your left hand rather than right – is the key to speed, and also helps you enormously with colorwork. It’s also useful for knitters who want to manage and minimize hand-strain. We’ll also demonstrate a magical technique for working ribbing and seed stitch without moving the yarn.

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Skill Level: Late beginner – must be comfortable with knit, purl, casting on and off
Materials Required: Scrap medium-weight yarn (included in fee) and 4.5mm/US #7 needles (straight or circular).

Introduction to Colourwork: Fair Isle, Intarsia and Slip-Stitch Knitting

Cost: $70 for 2 hours
Teacher: Kate
Dates: Tuesday September 10th from 6 to 8pm

Learn how to work with multiple colors in your knitting, in multiple ways. We’ll start with stripes, tackling those frequently asked questions: the issue of the jog when working in the round, whether to cut or carry the yarn, and how to do those both. (And if you cut, what to do about all those ends.) We’ll then progress to Fair Isle, showing you how read the patterns and charts, and to handle two yarns, whether you work English or Continental, one-handed or two. I’ll demonstrate how (and why) to handle long floats, and how to make sure your fabric is tidy and even. We’ll also tackle Intarsia and slipped stitch colorwork, demonstrating the key differences in techniques required for these other colorwork methods. Along the way, we’ll cover chart reading, how to manage your yarns, and the importance of blocking – and how to do it.

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Skill Level: Advanced beginner and up, must be comfortable with knit, purl, casting on and off
Materials Required: Two contrasting colours of scrap medium-weight yarn and 4-5mm/US #6-8 needles

Sunday Clinic

Cost: $15/hr or $20 for two hours
Teacher: Amelia, Annabel, or Alison
Dates: Our Clinic is currently on hiatus but will be back. Send us a note if you'd like to be notified!

We are always happy to help our customers with their knitting and crochet projects, but sometimes the question is more involved than we can tackle during a regular shift, yet not complicated enough for a full private lesson. Enter the Sunday Clinic! Got a question that takes more than 10 minutes but less than 60 to answer? Want to work on a new technique with an experienced safety net nearby? Our Sunday clinic is the perfect time to hone a skill or get over a particularly frustrating hurdle.

If you’re not sure if your question is suitable for the Sunday clinic, feel free to send us an email at info@yarnsuntangled.com or give us a call.

Registration remains open until 48 hours in advance of the clinic (unless someone else has already registered).

*Please note: this clinic is not designed to teach knitting or crochet. If you are looking to learn for the first time, check out our Knitting 101 and Crochet 101 schedules.

Skill Level: Any level
Materials Required: Bring whatever you're working on!

Crochet 101

Cost: $60 for 2 hours, including materials
Teacher: Annabel
Dates: Friday November 22nd from 6 to 8pm
Tuesday December 3rd from 6 to 8pm
Monday December 16th from 6 to 8pm
Tuesday January 7th from 6 to 8pm
Friday January 24th from 6 to 8pm
Wednesday February 12th from 6 to 8pm
Monday February 24th from 6 to 8pm

For those who are uninitiated, crochet is faster than knitting, boasts extremely versatile design possibilities, and is so rich in texture. This workshop, aimed at absolute beginners, is a perfect way to learn the basics of crochet. Learn to make a chain, single crochet, double crochet, and more advanced techniques as time allows.

Materials for your first project are included in the registration price: one skein of Estelle Chunky in your chosen colour and a matching hook.

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Skill Level: Absolute Beginner
Materials Required: Hook and yarn included

Granny Squares

Cost: $55 for 2 hours
Teacher: Annabel
Dates: Monday December 2nd from 6 to 8pm
Tuesday January 28th from 6 to 8pm
Wednesday February 26th from 6 to 8pm

Get ready to live your coziest life with granny squares! This simple and easy to learn technique is the building block of many crocheted patterns. Blankets of course, but also bags, sweaters, hats, toys and accessories galore!

We will introduce you to crocheting in the round, clustered stitches, and how to start your square. A perfect class for newer crocheters who are comfortable with chain stitch, single and double crochet. We will also give an introduction to pattern reading, a useful skill that you will need to go forward!

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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner, crocheters must be comfortable with chain, single and double crochet
Materials Required: Medium weight yarn in two colours included in your registration fee. Please bring a crochet hook in either 6mm, 6.5mm or 7mm