Beginning Lace

Beginning Lace

Learn to knit lace from both charts and written instructions with this beautiful cowl pattern.

When: March 14 (Tuesday) at 5-8pm

Where: The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts

Cost: $35

To register & pay:

The cost of the class must be paid in full by the class start date. I currently accept cash or check. Email me directly to sign up and arrange payment at: LivingstonKnitter@gmail.com

A minimum number of 3 students is required for this class to take place. If fewer than 3 are registered 24 hours prior to the event, your class fee will be fully refunded or applied to another class or private lessons at Livingston Knitter.

Prerequisites: cast on, bind off, knit, purl, knitting in the round
Pattern: $4 Feathers & Fern Cowl (print your own copy before class)

Yarn: 210-220 DK weight yarn

Needles: US 6 16" circular needle
Notions: 8 stitch markers (7 the same, 1 unique), cotton crochet thread, row counter (optional)

If you miss a class and need to reschedule there is a $10 fee.

Cable Techniques

Cable Techniques

This is a great class for knitters wanting to learn cabling techniques. Students will learn three different cabling techniques, two techniques for joining yarn, and have time to practice in a classroom setting.

When: February 28 (Tuesday) at 5-8pm

Where: The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts

Cost: $35

To register & pay:

The cost of the class must be paid in full by the class start date. I currently accept cash or check. Email me directly to sign up and arrange payment at: LivingstonKnitter@gmail.com

A minimum number of 3 students is required for this class to take place. If fewer than 3 are registered 24 hours prior to the event, your class fee will be fully refunded or applied to another class or private lessons at Livingston Knitter.

Prerequisites: cast on, bind off, knit, purl
Pattern: free Irish Hiking Scarf on Ravelry (print your own copy before class)

Yarn: 350 yds worsted weight wool (no superwash)

Needles: US 8 straight or circular
Notions: 2 markers, cotton crochet thread, row counter (optional)

If you miss a class and need to reschedule there is a $10 fee.

Spectra - Short Row Techniques

Spectra - short row techniques

photo by westknits

Short rows! Knit this eye catching innovative scarf and practice three common short row techniques. Students will learn the wrap and turn (W&T), the Japanese short row, and the German (Yarn Over) short row.

When: January 17 (Monday), 23 (Tuesday), 31 (Monday) at 6-7:30pm
Where: The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts

Cost: $40
To register & pay:

The cost of the class must be paid in full by the class start date. I currently accept cash or check.Email me directly to sign-up and arrange payment at: LivingstonKnitter@gmail.com

A minimum number of 4 students is required for this class to take place. If fewer than 4 are registered 24 hours prior to the event, your class fee will be fully refunded or applied to another class or private lessons at Livingston Knitter.

Prerequisites: casting on, binding off, knit, purl

Pattern: Spectra by Stephen West - $6 available through Ravelry (purchase prior to first class)

Yarn: 640 - 650 yards -2 different yarns in the same weight (fingering or sport weight)
I suggest one yarn to have long slow color changes to achieve the desired effect of different colored interior wedges showcased in this pattern.

Needles: size US 5 or size to get desired gauge/fabric

Notions: locking stitch markers or safety pins

If you miss a class session and need to reschedule there is a $10 additional fee.

photo by Firebrunette Knits

Beginning Hat

Beginning Hat

Students will learn techniques in knitting swatches, knitting in the round, knitting on double pointed needles, how to block hats without getting pesky fold lines, and also have time to practice in class.

There are two size options for this pattern: average adult and average youth. By the end of the classes you will have a warm wool hat!
To register: 

Call or stop by Back Porch Quilts

5237 US Hwy 89 S., #14

406.222.0855

Supplies 15% off for class participants

When: February 20, March 6 at 6-8pm

Cost: $25

Prerequisite skills: casting on stitches, knit stitch, purl stitch, and decreases (helpful but not required)

Pattern: free - provided in class

Yarn: suggested - one skein Lamb’s Pride Worsted (no dark colors, please)

Needles: size US 8 & 9 in both 16” circular and double pointed needles

If you miss a class session and need to reschedule there is a $10 additional fee.

Beginning Knitting

Beginning Knitting 

Do you want to learn to knit? Join us! Students will learn how to cast on, bind off, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and basic increases and decreases.  These are the fundamental skills for all knitters.

To register: 

Call or stop by: Back Porch Quilts

5237 US Hwy 89 S., #14

406.222.0855

Supplies 15% off for class participants

When: January 28, February 4, 11, 18 at 10-11:30am
Cost: $40
Pattern: free free Little Diamond Washcloth
Needles: size US 7 straight or 24" circular needles
Yarn: worsted weight 100% cotton (no dark colors please)

Baby Surprise Jacket

Baby Surprise Jacket

Photo by Deborah Bain-Lichter

The Baby Surprise Jacket is a wonderful introduction to the creative knitting mind of Elizabeth Zimmermann. Students will use a variety of techniques including increases, double decreases, picking up stitches, and making buttonholes while making a strange semi-flat shape which will be magically transformed in to a small sweater after sewing only two sleeve seams. 

*Students need to bring a completed garter stitch gauge swatch (with their chosen yarn and needles) to the first class.* If you have questions about suitable yarn, please email Melissa before the class at LivingstonKnitter@gmail.com.

Supplies 15% off for class participants.

To register:

Call or stop by:

Thimbelina's Quilt Shop

118 North B Street

406.222.5904

When: February 27, March 13, 27, April 10, 6-8pm

Cost: $50

Prerequisite skills: Students signing up need to knit a garter stitch gauge swatch on their own prior to class, and be confident with the basics of knitting including increasing, and decreasing.
Pattern: $11.99 also available online at Schoolhouse Press: ABCSJ Jacket (Adult, Baby, and Child Surprise Jacket)

Yarn: 200 grams. A range of yarn sizes and fibers that knits at 16-24 stitches per inch are suitable (typically DK to worsted weight). Variegated and self striping yarn also look nice with this pattern.
Needles: 24" circular needle of a size to get 4-6 stitches per inch on your gauge swatch

Make-up classes are $10 per session.

Felted Slippers

Felted Slippers

This felted slipper pattern is a great introduction to both felting and knitting socks.  Students will learn the basic elements to a traditional top down heel flap sock while knitting a giant sock at a loose gauge which will felted to create a dense wool slipper.

Supplies 15% off for class participants

To register:

Call or stop by:

Thimbelina's Quilt Shop

118 North B Street

406.222.5904

When: January 16, 30, February 13, 6-8pm

Cost: $40

Prerequisite skills: confident with the basics of knitting (knit, purl, decreases) and knitting in the round
Pattern: free Fuzzy Feet

Yarn: 190-380 yards worsted weight 100% wool yarn - no superwash wool
Needles:  US 10.5 double pointed needles and 16" US 10.5 circular needle (optional)

Make-up classes are $10 per session.

Thrummed Mittens

Photo by Interweave Knits

Thrummed mittens are perfect for our Montana Winters! Students will learn knitting thrums on a mitten pattern with two size options.  We will also learn the afterthought thumb and how to knit in the round using the magic loop technique.

Supplies 15% off for class participants

To register:

Call or stop by:

Thimbelina's Quilt Shop

118 North B Street

406.222.5904

When: December 5, 12, 19, 6-8pm

Cost: $40

Prerequisite skills: confident with the basics of knitting (knit, purl, decreases) and knitting in the round
Pattern: $5.50 Thrummed Fleece-Stuffed Mittens (buy online)

Yarn: 200 yards worsted weight yarn
Needles:  US 6 and US 7 (or size to get gauge)  40”-47” circular needles

Please bring a notebook and something to write with so you can take notes as needed.

Make-up classes are $10 per session.

PomPoms!

Pompoms!

Let’s make pompoms! They are great as additions to hats and scarves, garland, tree ornaments, present toppers, and more. Students will learn several ways to make adorable pompoms of varying sizes. Two kids free with paid adult (adult must participate with child, no drop offs please).
Supplies 15% off for class participants

To register: 

Call or stop by: Back Porch Quilts

5237 US Hwy 89 S., #14

406.222.0855

When: December 10, 10am - noon
Cost: $10
Yarn: please bring lots of scrap yarn of any size and color to use in class

Please bring a notebook and something to write with so you can take notes as needed.

Fair Isle Knitting - X Marks the Spot

This is a great class for both confident beginning knitters and more experienced knitters looking to learn some new techniques.

Supplies 15% off for class participants

To register: 

Call or stop by: Back Porch Quilts

5237 US Hwy 89 S., #14

406.222.0855

When: December 1, 8, 6-8pm

Cost: $40

Prerequisite skills: confident with the basics of knitting (knit, purl, decreases) and knitting in the round

Pattern: X Marks the Spot by Firebrunette Knits (available on Ravelry from Back Porch Quilts)

Yarn: see pattern for details

Needles: see pattern for details

Notions: stitch markers

Please bring a notebook and something to write with so you can take notes as needed.

Make-up classes are $10 per session.

February Lady Sweater Class

Knit from the top down with no seaming to finish it, this makes for a great sweater for for a beginning knitter. Our first meeting will discuss the different yarn and needle options to consider with a week before the next class to purchase necessary items and knit a gauge swatch.

Supplies 15% off for class participants

To register:

Call or stop by:

Thimbelina's Quilt Shop

118 North B Street

406.222.5904

When: Monday April 25, 6-7pm, Tuesdays May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 28, 5-7pm

Cost: $60

Yarn: to be discussed in the first class
Needles: to be discussed in the first class

Pattern: to be discussed in the first class

If you miss a class session and need to reschedule there is a $10 additional fee.

More Cables!

Knit cables are classic and elegant. This timeless scarf pattern is ideal for practicing new cabling techniques. Perhaps best of all, in the end you'll have an attractive and functional new accessory!

This is a great class for both beginning knitters and more experienced knitters looking to learn some new techniques. Students will learn three different cabling techniques, two techniques to join yarn, and have time to practice in a class setting.

To register: 

Call or stop by: Back Porch Quilts

5237 US Hwy 89 S., #14

406.222.0855
Supplies 15% off for class participants

When: March 19, 10am - noon
Cost: $15
Prerequisite skills: casting on stitches, binding off stitches, knit stitch, purl stitch
Pattern: free - provided in class
Yarn: suggested - two skeins of Plymouth Galway Worsted Yarn same color, same dye lot (no dark colors, please)
Needles: size US 8 needles
Notions: to be discussed in class

Please bring a notebook and something to write with so you can take notes as needed.

Beginning Shawl

Interested in shawls and fancy scarves? Do you love the finer gauge yarns and want to knit more than socks? This is the class for you! Students will learn basic triangular shawl construction.


Supplies 15% off for class participants

To register:
Call or stop by:
Thimbelina's Quilt Shop
118 North B Street
406.222.5904

When: March 14, 28, April 11, 6-8pm
Cost: $35
Yarn:
suggested:
Heritage Sock Yarn
Heritage Paints
Heritage Prints
Heritage Silk Paints
Heritage Wave
Alpaca Lace
Needles: size US 8 16" or 24" circular needle if using a Heritage fingering weight yarn OR
size US 6 16" or 24" circular needle if using Alpaca Lace weight yarn
Pattern: provided

If you miss a class session and need to reschedule there is a $10 additional fee.

Kids Beginning Knitting

This class and pattern were designed especially with the beginning knitting child in mind. If you have questions as to whether your child would be better placed in this class or the Knitting 101 and Knitting 102 classes, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Students will learn many, but not all, of the fundamental knitting skills. Classes are kept very small and short (four students, one hour).

The price includes knitting needles, a tapestry needle, a choice of yarn color, and a choice of button.

Because the class size is so small, we are offering two different options for times: a weekly morning class, or a bi-weekly early evening class.

Supplies 15% off for class participants 

To register:
Call or stop by:
Thimbelina's Quilt Shop
118 North B Street
406.222.5904

When: February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 9:30am - 10:30am OR
February 9, 23, March 8, 22 at 5:30pm - 6:30 pm
Cost: $40
Yarn: provided
Needles: provided
Pattern: provided

If you miss a class session and need to reschedule there is a $10 additional fee.

Beginning Lace

Learn to knit lace from both charts and written instructions with this beautiful cowl pattern written specifically with the beginning lace knitter in mind!

To register: 

Call or stop by: Back Porch Quilts

5237 US Hwy 89 S., #14

406.222.0855

Supplies 15% off for class participants

When: April 4, 18, 6 pm - 8 pm
Cost: $25
Skill level: Confident beginner who is familiar with basic increases and decreases
Pattern: $4 Feathers and Fern Cowl (available for purchase at Back Porch Quilts)
Yarn: DK weight 210-220 yards (192 - 201 m)

yarn suggestions (remember to check yardage on the label to ensure you've purchased enough yarn and match dye lots):
Kenzie by Hikoo
Colora by Berrocco
Baby Alpaca Cherish
Infusion Handpaints
Bamboo Pop

Needles: size US 6 (4mm) 16" circular needle 
Notions: stitch markers: 1 to mark beginning of round, 7 others for in between lace repeats

If you miss a class session and need to reschedule there is a $10 additional fee.