137 Sullivan Street, NYC 10012

Please call us to register: (212) 420-8796

Knitting for Beginners

Please bring at least one skein of worsted weight yarn and one pair of US #9 needles. You can take all three classes, or just one or two depending on your needs. If you take more than one, you must sign up for all classes at the time of purchase.
One class: $45
Two classes: $85
All three: $125

Class 1: First Steps

In this class you will learn how to cast on and the knit stitch.

Tuesday, February 2, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Monday, February 8, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Class 2: Purl and More

In this class you will learn how to purl and how to combine knit and purl stitches to create basic stitch patterns, such as stockinette, seed, and rib.

Tuesday, January 19, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Wednesday, January 20, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Tuesday, February 9, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Monday, February 15, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Class 3: The End!

In this class you will learn how to bind off, how to weave in ends, and other tips for completing your project neatly.

Saturday, January 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, January 26, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Wednesday, January 27, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Tuesday, February 16, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Monday, February 22, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Pattern Help

This is the class to take when you're stuck on your pattern and need an experienced hand to help you out! Purl's knowledgeable staff is here to explain unfamiliar techniques and abbreviations, fix mistakes, and give great knitting and crochet advice.

Wednesday, February 10, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Finishing Workshop

Don't let your fear of finishing prevent you from completing all of your holiday gifts! The class will cover a variety of finishing techniques, including both mattress and kitchener stitch as well as how to use them on all types of knit patterns. Please bring the following to class: two samples in stockinette stitch with live stitches (stitches still on the needle), and four completed samples, two in garter and two in stockinette stitch. All samples should not be smaller than a 4" square. Students are also encouraged to bring their own projects in need of finishing to work on if time permits.

TBD

Purl Workshop: Joelle's Giant Granny Square Blanket

Back by popular demand! Learn basic crochet with this gorgeous and colorful pattern for Joelle's Giant Granny Square Blanket. This is an great project for beginner crochets and it requires no seaming. You'll learn a variety of new techniques with the blanket, including slip knots, chaining, single crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, and slip stitches. There are no prerequisites for the class as it is for beginners. Materials are not included, so call or stop by the shop for a complete materials list. Please note that while you will learn all the skills to complete the blanket, you will not finish the blanket during class.

$85

Session 1: Monday, January 18 and 25, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Session 2: Wednesday, February 17 and 24, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Mary Lou's Earflap Hat Workshop

Looking to expand your knitting skills beyond scarves? Hats are an ideal next step and a quick and satisfying knit! Mary Lou will guide you through an earflap hat, teaching you how to knit a basic pattern on both circular needles and double points. The class will also cover decreasing, increasing, finishing techniques, and optional embellishments such as i-cord(s) and tassels. In order to complete your hat in class, you'll have a bit of knitting homework between sessions. Prerequisites are casting on, knitting and purling. The earflap hat can be knit in baby, child or adult sizes and the pattern will be given out in class. Materials are not included, so call or stop by the shop for a complete list. Please note this class is also only available as a series.

$85

Saturday, February 13 and 20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket

Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket is one of the most popular patterns here at Purl. Check out our three versions on the blog, one in cashmere, one in Koigu and one in felted wool, we just can't seem to get enough of it!  It's a wonderful project for any beginner knitters who would like to learn how to make a simple baby sweater. The class will cover increasing and decreasing, sweater shaping, basic pattern reading, buttonholes, and seaming as well as other finishing techniques. In order to complete your sweater in class, you'll have a bit of knitting homework between sessions. Prerequisites are casting on, knitting and purling. Materials are not included, so call or stop by the shop for a complete list. Please note this class is also only available as a series and the pattern must be purchased (it is sold as a single pattern and it is also in many of Elizabeth Zimmerman's books).

$150

Thursdays, January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Busy Bee: Upcoming Workshops

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Cancellations, Refunds & Missed Classes

Because our shop is small, our classes are very limited in size. Cancellations must be made 48 hours before the start of the class in order to receive store credit, and no make up classes will be offered. Students who must miss class are encouraged to come into the shop during regular store hours for help.