Classes at Farmhouse Knit Shop are currently held only by appointment, with the exception of the Friday Group class.

To schedule a class, do not call the shop - please call or email the instructor directly, at least 2 days prior to your desired class date.

• Click here to email Tess, or call 503.590.7253
• Click here to email Patricia, or call 503.643.9199

Class time is available during shop hours: Thurs - Sat, 10-6.
 

Hands-on learning of the basics: casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off, in the prevalent American style of knitting. Learn as much as you are comfortable with, in one 2-hour personal session.

Supplies: straight needles, US size 7-9; smooth yarn, medium weight, light color, wool or wool blend.

Class fee: $25

Believe it or not, socks are a great first project after a scarf! You learn essential techniques while working on a small project that will fit and feel fabulous! Make an average-size woman’s sock, using double-point needles, traditional top-down construction with a turned heel.  Four 2-hr sessions.

Supplies: sock yarn (7 – 8 sts/in), 320—360 yds; set of five dpn, US size 1.  Basic sock pattern provided.

Class fee: $45

One-on-one instruction on any topic, or assistance on any project. One-hour minimum; then prorated to nearest ½ hour.

• Beginner – Intermediate:  Patricia
• Specialties: beginners, socks and felting.
• Class fee: $15 per hr

• Intermediate - Advanced:  Tess
• Specialties: Continental knitting, pattern alteration & design, finishing, crochet.
• Class fee: $20 per hr

Learn to knit together with your child!  Ages 6 and up.

Class fee: $25 per hr

A drop-in class with a max of 6 students. Bring your knitting catastrophe for triage, or just bring your current project(s) for fun conversation and knitting time. If everyone’s (knitting-related) problems are fixed in time, a tutorial is included in the class.  Seating is on a 1st-come, 1st -served basis. No signup is necessary.

Supplies: practice yarn and needles for tutorial.   Please check this page for tutorial subjects, additional tutorial supplies, and no-class dates!

Class fee: $10 per session.  Or, a 4-session punch card can be purchased for $35.