Class Listings

Socks. I’ve always felt like socks were the ultimate knitted gift. In fact, up to a couple of Christmases ago, I had only knit socks for myself and my bestest knitty friend. Mainly this was because I always felt that I needed the recipient near me so that the sock would definitely fit when the socks were all done. Then I found the Fish Lips Kiss heel method and fell in love with a pattern I could easily adapt for any of my friends and family spread all the way across the country. This pattern is worth the dollar! It is easy to pick up and can be used in either top down or toe up patterns. I also love that there is no gusset! Toe up socks offer opportunities to try on the socks as you go and really utilize your yarn to its fullest extent! Two at a time is a fantastic use of the Magic Loop method! No more second sock syndrome! And best of all you will always have a pair of socks (or mittens, or boot cuffs, etc) that will be exactly the same length! Those “design elements” can be identical for both pieces! Honestly, toe up and two at a time is the only way to go! It provides you the opportunity to make your socks exactly the way you want, just once! 

Materials - Circular knitting needles in size range  US 1-2, a 100 gram skein of fingering weight yarn, and five stitch markers 

Class Length - 2 Sessions of 2 hours each with at least 1 day in between sessions

Max Class Size - 6

Reversible 2 color ribbing as a tuck stitch is known as brioche knitting and many knitters are a little intimidated. Brioche stitch can be really fun and give you a new texture to play with in your craft. This 2ish hour class provides you with the support to make your own 2 color reversible cowl using the Brioche Knit and Brioche Purl stitches.. We will be working in the round on a circular needle.  Students must be able to knit and purl confidently.

Materials - Aran or Bulky Yarn - 2 contrasting colors 50 g each. Circular Needle  - Size range US 9-11 depending on yarn size, 16"-22" circular cable

Class Length - 2 hours 

Max Class Size - 8

Have you mastered the art of "brking" and "brping" and ready to add some more complicated stitches to your repertoire? In "Brioche Next Steps", we cover how to increase and decrease in the world of tuck stitches, AKA brioche. We will work on a small mug-rug with a herringbone pattern in two colors.  Students must be able to brioche knit and purl.

Materials - DK or Worsted Yarn - 2 contrasting colors 50 g each. Circular Needle  - Size range US 6-8 depending on yarn size, 16"-22" circular cable . Included with the class is a Katrinkles "Brioche Increases and Decreases" mini-tool.

Class Length - 3 hours 

Max Class Size - 8

Cables are very simply knitting stitches out of their presented order so that a new texture emerges. Cables can appear complex or be a simple braid. We will be making a mug cozy sampler. Students must know how to knit and purl.

Materials -  20 grams of DK weight yarn, circular knitting needles size US 6, five stitch markers 

Class Length - 3 hours 

Max Class Size - 8

Does the thought of knitting a whole pair of socks make you cringe? It takes an average of 36,000 stitches to make a pair of socks so why not take advantage of those cranked sock tube services and then make perfect socks with you in a fraction of the time. Katy will show you how to calculate desired length based on shoe size, pick up stitches, and build afterthought heels for a pair of socks in a fraction of the time a fully hand knit pair would take!  There will be advice and recipes for toes too!!! What used to take 24+ hours to make now takes 8 hours or less!  The class kit includes hand cranked sock tubes for 4 socks ( 2 whole pairs!!) and a pre wound matching mini in hand dyed yarn as well as 5 removable stitch markers. Bring your own needles (US 1.5 ish) and a positive attitude and we'll have a great time! Students must be able to knit.

Materials - Hand-cranked sock tube for 1 pair of socks, pre-wound contrasting mini-skein, five removable stitch markers - bring your own needles for socks, US sizes 1-2

Class Length - 4 hours (for one toe and heel)

Max Class Size - 10

 Amigurumi crochet is a way to make toys and small figures using crochet stitches. It's a great introduction to the craft and Katy, owner of the Yarn Adventure Truck, will guide you through each step of the process to create your own bear ball ornament. The 3 hour class will cover the basics of holding your hook and yarn, making single and double crochet stitches, increasing, and decreasing. We will also learn the magic circle technique. 

Materials: hand-dyed mini skein DK yarn, handout with pattern, size C crochet hook, progress keeper marker, safety eyes and nose, stuffing, and a tapestry needle.

Class Length - 3 hours 

Max Class Size - 8

Free pattern used: https://blog.twinkiechan.com/2013/08/23/free-pattern-grumpy-octopus-coffee-cup-cozy/ Feeling a little grumpy with life before you've had your coffee? This expressive cozie friend is an excellent beginner amigurumi crochet project and covers some very fun skills to create a cup cozy, eyes, and tentacles. This 3 hour class is beginner friendly and you will walk away with the framework for finishing your new friend.

Materials - G or H crochet hook and 20 grams of DK weight yarn

Class Length - 3 hours 

Max Class Size - 8

Like the look of granny squares, but don't like working in a circle? Let's make Granny Stripes. Perfect for blankets, garments, and of course the ever popular accessories like mug rugs and coffee cozies. In this 2 hour class, students will complete a mug cozy in a Granny Stripe pattern using DK weight scraps. Students must know how to single crochet. Double crochet skill is recommended. 

Materials - three colors of DK weight yarn, 10 grams each, F or G crochet hook

Class Length - 3 hours 

Max Class Size - 8

Are you ready to dive into the world of spinning fiber? Or have you tried spinning, but found it to be difficult or unrewarding? Try out the Electric Eel Wheel (EEW) 6.1 from Dreaming Robots and it will be the spinning wheel for you! Katy will be hosting a hands-on workshop that will cover the basics of learning to spin fiber into yarn with the Electric Eel Wheel (EEW) 6.1. This portable, affordable, and efficient wheel will make you fall in love with spinning or rekindle your love of the hobby. At just five pounds including a battery, you can take the EEW 6.1 anywhere you can go. With more than a decade of refinement from Dreaming Robots founder and designer Maurice Ribble, the EEW 6.1 can do almost anything traditional wheels can do, at a fraction of the cost. Participants will be able to use the EEW 6.1, and get real-time feedback on technique. In no-time you will see the value of a wheel that can travel with you in a medium sized project bag, and yet be powerful and versatile enough to work for beginner spinners and experts alike.  If you decide to purchase a wheel at the end of the class, then the $30 for the class will go toward the wheel purchase.

Materials - 2 ounces of spinning fiber, tote bag

Class Length - 1.5 hours 

Max Class Size - 6-8 depending on skill level and wheel availability

Sometimes we just need a little help planning, starting, or fixing a sweater project. This class is designed to help you do just that! We can talk yarn choice, pattern options (or find the right pattern for you!), pattern execution, or fixing something that isn't working for you. Bring your ideas, yarn, or WIP and we'll make that sweater work for you! 

Materials - Katy's Sweater Explorations Journal, tape measure

Class Length - 2 hours 

Max Class Size - One on one

All it takes is a little planning and a little math to help make your sweaters fit perfectly. In this class we go over the basic formulas you can use to make any sweater fit. We will also discuss choosing a sweater pattern, fiber content choices, and how they influences your fit.

Materials - Katy's Sweater Explorations Journal, tape measure

Class Length - 2 hours

Max Class Size - 8 

We will be bringing all you need to make your very own pompom bear head. We'll be making pompoms and then shaping them with some needle felting! 

Materials - mini skein of yarn, a pompom maker tool, a pair of embroidery scissors, a felting needle and a needle felting mat, and some decorations. 

Class Length - 1 hour

Max Class Size - 8

Felted soap makes a perfect gift and a quick activity for everyone. Give your soap its own wooly jacket in this fun process where we learn about the properties of wool. Take home two 2 ounce bars of soap wrapped in a fresh felted wool jacket, ready to add to your shower.

Materials - soap, fiber, tulle

Class Length - 30 minutes

Max Class Size - 12

Been curious about whether you need to make that sweater out of cotton or cormo? Join Katy for a tour of fiber, including discussions on different types of cellulosic and protein based fibers. Come ready to expand your knowledge of fiber! Class is lecture based, but there will be plenty of fiber type samples and time for questions.

Class Length - 2 hours

Max Class Size - 20