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.