Knit & Crochet

Knitting & Crochet Instruction, Classes & Workshops

The Knitting and Crochet classes are scheduled according to shop hours and your schedule. We will try to work with you to provide instruction at your convenience. Please call ahead to make your appointment.

BEGINNER KNITTING—101*
Begin knitting in just one class! Learn how to cast on, knit, YO (yarn over) and bind off. (The purl stitch is learned in 102). Supplies: We supply yarn and needles, or you may bring a size 7 or 8 US needle and worsted weight yarn from home. Prerequisites: none. Scheduled by appointment.

BEGINNER KNITTING—102*
Continue your knitting experience! In this class you will learn the long-tail cast-on, the purl stitch, increasing and decreasing, changing colors, and how to knit in the round! You will be making a basic hat, which may require you to attend more than one session. Materials needed are a US #8, 16-inch circular needle, and two skeins of worsted weight yarn. Prerequisites: Knitting — 101 or equivalent. Scheduled by appointment.

DESIGN A SWEATER—201*
After completing class 102, you are ready to move onto bigger and more challenging projects. In the “Design a Sweater” class, you will knit a small sweater appropriate for a stuffed Teddy Bear or a baby. You will learn some new techniques, including how to design a sweater for you or anyone else. This particular class spans over several weeks/sessions. Prerequisites: Knitting — 102 or equivalent. Scheduled by appointment.

SOCKS-SOCKS-SOCKS—202*
Learn the art of knitting socks. From the cuff down to the toe up. Learn with Double Pointed Needles and with circulars. Additional techniques learned in this class are short row heels, picking up stitches, the Turkish Cast-On, Provisional Cast-On, different increases/decreases, short rows, gussets, and the Magic Loop method of knitting. This class takes several weeks/sessions to complete. Prerequisites: Knitting — 102 or equivalent. Scheduled by appointment.

MITTENS & GLOVES—203*
Mittens and gloves are very similar to knitting socks, and many of the techniques used for socks are used here. This class takes several weeks/sessions to complete. Prerequisites: Knitting — 102 or equivalent. Scheduled by appointment.

PIQUE A TECHNIQUE*
Unravel the mysteries of Entrelac, Fair Isle, Cables, Lace, Filet, Aran, or Slip Stitch knitting techniques to add to your repertoire. Prerequisites: Knitting — 102 or equivalent. Scheduled one technique at a time by appointment.

KNITTER’S REVIEW*
If you haven’t knit for awhile or you’ve taught yourself and wish you knew a little more, this class is for you. We will review the basics of knitting — cast-ons, increases and decreases, gauge and other techniques that will bring a smile to your face and make your knitting better and so much easier. Scheduled by appointment.

MODULAR/MULTIDIRECTIONAL KNITTING — WORKSHOP

Modular knitting is similar to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. We begin with a basic shape and build upon it to create all sorts of wonderful garments and accessories. Essentially, modular knitting is worked one square/shape at a time, but there are no seams. There are endless possibilities that you can do with these techniques. Multidirectional knitting involves knitting in different directions, which results in different shapes being directly incorporated into your knitting. These are very fun techniques that can result in absolutely beautiful garments. Prerequisites: KH2 Cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off. Cost is $30 for both sessions.

Purchase a Modular Garment Kit and get 40% off the class and a discount on the kit.

CROCHET — 101 & 102*
Begin to crochet in just one class! Learn how to chain and single crochet in your first class. Second class gets you familiar with half double and double crochet, followed by a triple crochet. Supplies: We supply yarn and hooks depending on your preferences. Prerequisites: none. Scheduled by appointment.

TAPESTRY CROCHET*
Learn how to change color to create designs in your crochet to make interesting accessories and garments. Prerequisites: Crochet 101 & 102 Scheduled by appointment.

HAIR PIN LACE CROCHET*
Learn the basics of working with a hairpin lace tool and crochet hook to make an open and airy garment. Supplies: We supply yarn and hooks depending on your preferences. Prerequisites: Crochet 101 & 102 — Scheduled by appointment

LEARN A CROCHET TECHNIQUE*
Want to know more about filet crochet, Tunisian, broom stick Lace, or just a granny square? Pick out something you want to learn, and we’ll get you hooking up stitches in no time. Supplies: We supply yarn and hooks depending on your preferences. Prerequisites: Crochet 101 & 102 Scheduled by appointment.

COMMUNITY KNITTING/CROCHET

NEW! — Come in on the 1st and/or 3rd Wednesday of the month to knit or crochet for newborns. All items will be donated to Onslow Memorial Hospital or the Navy Relief Society. This is a great way to socialize with others who share your passion. — Best of all—for every item donated, you will get $5.00 off your next purchase at the shop of $25.00 or more.**

Items must be of correct size, either preemie or newborn.

Can't come in on Wednesdays? Just bring in your hand knitted/crocheted item, and get same $5-Off discount on $25.00 or more purchase.

**This discount is not in addition to other discounts. You can get only one discount per purchase.

*Most classes are free IF you purchase your yarns and needles at the shop. Otherwise classes are $10 per hour.

Classes on Demand

Everyone learns at different intervals, and we all have different interests. Therefore, I have put together different curriculums for you to choose from. These classes are designed for your schedule and to do at YOUR own pace. Please call or visit the shop to arrange for instructions.

Crochet, Anyone?	Knitting 101	Socks! - Socks! - Socks!!!
Tunisian Crochet	Knitting 201 - The Hat	Design a Sweater!!!
Hairpin Lace	Mittens 101	Fairisle Knitting
Tapestry Crochet	Cables	Lace Knitting
The Granny Square	Shadow Knitting	Other Techniques

Techniques

During your knitting experiences at the Tail Spinner, we will cover some basic techniques that every knitter should know. I will show you ideas that you can use throughout your knitting experience and I hope I will help you avoid "tinking" as much as possible. (Spell "tink" backwards to get the idea.)

Pockets: Learn how to knit in a pocket. Please bring a 3x3 inch knitted square on a stitch holder to class as well as worsted weight yarn, size 8 or 9 needles and a stitch holder.

Casting On-Off: Learn various ways to cast-on/off & the reasons for their use.

Increases & Decreases: Learn different increases & decreases & their common abbreviations.

Knitting in the Round: Learn to knit in the round on circular & double-pointed needles.

Cables & Bobbles: Learn how to make a simple cable & bobble.

2 Color Knitting: Learn the principles of changing yarns to knit in a motif or color block. -- We’ll also cover how to add a duplicate stitch.

Picking Up Stitches: Learn how to pick up stitches along a neckline or base. Please bring a 4x4 inch knitted square out of worsted weight yarn and size 8 or 9 circular needles.

Buttonholes: Learn how to make and place buttonholes, and how to sew on a button.

Seams: Learn different methods to sew seams together and how to do a “three-needle bindoff." Please bring the following: 1-4 x4 inch square in stockinette stitch, 1-4x4 inch square in garter stitch, 2-4x4 inch squares in stockinette stitch, left on stitch holders and 3 size 8 or 9 needles.

Page Last Updated on: 06/06/2007
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