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.