Contact and Classes
Contact us or come by and visit our store. We are happy to help and love to share our passion for the fiber arts. Did you search for “knitting classes near me?” Read more about our knitting instructors and classes.
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(812) 842-0200
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Tues-Fri: 10am–4pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
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1109 Highway 662 W
Newburgh, IN 47630
Classes
Are you looking for knitting classes near you? We offer classes for beginners and knitters at all levels. Our knitting instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and fun! Join us in class.
Call us to find out more about our upcoming classes at (812) 842-0200 or view our class descriptions here.
BEGINNING KNITTING
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Learn the basics of knitting in two beginning knitting classes. Just the Basics requires no prior knitting experience. In this class, you will learn the cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch and bind off creating a simple dishcloth. Beyond the Basics teaches an introduction to gauge, knitting in the round, the increase stitch, decrease stitch, and simple finishing techniques. You will complete a hat with an adorable pompom.
Just the Basics
Two 2-hour classes with Kelly V.
Supplies: One skein solid cotton yarn, US 7 straight needles
Cost: $40 plus materials
Dates/Times:
February 13 & 20 (2024): 10-noon
February 17 & 24 (2024): 10-noon
Beyond the Basics
Two 2-hour classes with Kelly V.
Supplies: 400 yards worsted weight yarn, US 5 and 7 16-in circular needles, US 7 DPNs, Stitch markers
Cost: $40 plus materials
Dates/Times:
February 13 & 20 (2024): 1-3 pm
Beginning socks
Learn to knit your first pair of socks one at a time from the cuff down on double pointed needles. You do need to have knitting experience (cast on, knit, purl, decreases) to take this class. Please read through the pattern prior to class and know what size sock you are going to make.
Three 2-hour classes with Kelly V.
Supplies: One skein light colored sock yarn, US 1-2 wooden DPNs
Cost: $50 plus materials
Dates/Times:
MAGIC LOOP TOE-UP SOCKS
Learn to make both socks at the same time using the magic loop method. When you bind off you have a finished pair of socks so there is no “second sock syndrome”. You need to have prior sock knitting experience to take this class.
Three 2-hour classes with Kelly R.
Supplies: One skein sock yarn, US 1-2, 40-in circular needle
Cost: $50 plus materials
Dates/Times:
May 9, 23, 30 (2024): 1-3 pm
MY FIRST SWEATER
This is a great class for those of you who want to make a sweater and just haven’t jumped in yet or perhaps you’ve made one and you want to make another and customize it with stripes!
Three 2-hour classes with Kelly V.
Supplies: Yarn of sufficient quantity for your size per pattern, Needles per pattern
Cost: $55 plus materials
Dates/Times:
INTERMEDIATE SWEATER
This is a great class for those of you who want to build on your sweater-making skills.
Three 2-hour classes with Kelly R.
Supplies: Yarn of sufficient quantity for your size per pattern, Needles per pattern
Cost: $55 plus materials
Dates/Times:
SHORT ROWS
Learn how to incorporate short rows into your knitting projects. In this class you will learn several ways of working short rows and will be amazed at the ways you can use them to make your projects look and fit better.
Three 2-hour classes with Kelly R.
Supplies:50 yards light colored worsted weight yarn, US 7-8 needles
Cost: $35 plus materials
Dates/Times:
March 21 (2024): 1-3 pm
July 25 (2024): 1-3 pm
October 10 (2024) 1-3 pm
FIXING MISTAKES
Learn how to fix a dropped stitch in garter stitch and in stockinette stitch and how to correct mistakes at the beginning and end of rows. You will also learn how to fix missed yarnovers and decreases. Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl) experience is required.
Three 2-hour classes with Kelly R.
Supplies:Homework swatches using light colored yarn. Contact store for details.
Cost: $40 plus materials
Dates/Times:
March 14 (2024): 1-3 pm
July 11 (2024): 1-3 pm
October 17 (2024): 1-3 pm
FEARLESS FINISHING
Learn the various methods of seaming, kitchener stitch, picking up stitches and weaving in ends. Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl) experience is required.
Three 2-hour classes with Kelly R.
Supplies:Homework swatches using light colored yarn. Contact store for details.
Cost: $40 plus materials
Dates/Times:
PICK YOUR PROJECT
One-on-one sessions with Kelly V. or Kelly R.
Call the shop to schedule.
Cost:$15 per hour
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Classes fill up quickly so reserve your spot early. Please make sure you can attend all the scheduled classes. Make-up classes are at the discretion of the instructor. Class fees are nonrefundable. Sheepskeins Yarn Shop reserves the right to cancel the class if less than 3 people sign up – students can sign up for later classes.
All supplies must be purchased prior to class to ensure no class time is used for this purpose. Please be sure to bring all notions you will need as well as a pen/pencil for note taking to class. All project yarn must be purchased from Sheepskeins Yarn Shop.