Knitting Classes.
Let’s Knit a Sweater Together
LET’S KNIT A SWEATER TOGETHER!
Knitting is meant to be a communal activity. Let’s share in the process of starting and completing a sweater!
With opportunities to gather and knit both in-person and online, I’ll coach you through knitting a perfect spring sweater, The Alpine Bloom! Versatile, colorful & fun! She’s got it all!
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate; students should be comfortable knitting in the round.
LENGTH: April 1 - May 31, 2025. 4 in-person and 4 virtual gatherings will be offered over the course of the six weeks to provide skills, support, troubleshooting & community as we knit the Swoncho from start to finish.
WHAT’S PROVIDED:
-Up to 10 hours of instruction (in-person or online) plus “office hours” support from seasoned knitter Ashley Weeks Cart
- Pattern for the Alpine Bloom Sweater by Caitlin Hunter
SKILLS LEARNED:
- Gauge swatching and preparing to knit your sweater
- Magic Loop in the round for small circumference knitting
- Managing stranded colorwork
- Lacework for the collar, sleeves & hem
- Finishing and blocking your sweater
MATERIALS NEEDED:
-Yarn for the Alpine Bloom. Purchase a kit directly from Freia ($87-$134) or contact Ashley to help you source your yarn.
- Size 3 US 40” circular needles
- Size 4 US 40” circular needles
-Your notions kit: scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers
LOCATION: Via ZOOM & Freia Yarn Studio in the Norad Mill in North Adams, MA
COST: $100
Knit for Hungr Knit-a-thon
The Knit for Food Knit-a-thon is a 12 hour knitting marathon to raise funds for hunger and food insecurity. 100% of the money raised is equally divided between Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry, and Meals on Wheels. Sign up here and join us at the Freia Studio in North Adams, MA from 10am-10pm on Saturday, April 5th.
Stranded Colorwork
KNITTING STRANDED COLORWORK
Intrigued by all the possibilities with stranded colorwork but daunted about where to start? This is the class for you! You'll learn about how to manage colorwork strands, yarn dominance, reading and following charts, blocking and finishing your work and other tips and tricks to make stranded colorwork a breeze. For you to practice these skills, we'll start a sweet colorwork heart hat!
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate; students should be comfortable knitting, purling and casting on.
LENGTH: 4 hours in person plus office hours for finishing support.
MATERIALS PROVIDED:
2 skeins of semi-solid worsted weight yarn ($40 value)
A soft and furry vegan pompom ($5 value)
Heart Hat pattern ($5 value)
12 stitch markers, post-its & color grabber sheet
4 hours of instruction plus “office hours” support from seasoned knitter Ashley Weeks Cart
10% shopping discount at Freia Yarns (in studio only) for 14 days from day of 1st class.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your notions kit: scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers – available for purchase at class.
LOCATION: Freia Yarn Studio in the Norad Mill in North Adams, MA
COST: $150
Beginner Mittens
BEGINNER MITTENS
A classic, simple knit! Learn how to knit in the round on small circumferences while making a cozy pair of mittens
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced beginner; students should be comfortable knitting, purling, casting on & casting off. You’ll learn to knit using Magic Loop for small circumference knitting.
LENGTH: 2 hours in person plus office hours for finishing support.
MATERIALS PROVIDED:
1 skein of Worsted Weight Freia Yarn (you’ll choose your color in class! $30 value),
2 hours of instruction plus “office hours” support from seasoned knitter Ashley Weeks Cart
Mitten pattern
10% shopping discount at Freia Yarns (in studio only) for 14 days from day of 1st class.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
1 US 6 32” circular needle
1 US 8 32” circular needle
Your notions kit: scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers – available for purchase at class.
LOCATION: Freia Yarn Studio in the Norad Mill in North Adams, MA
COST: $85
Learn to Knit (Part 2)
Learn to Knit!
In this beginner class, you’ll learn how to cast on, do the knit stitch, cast off and weave in ends. This is the building block of any knitting practice and will give you access to start knitting scarves, shawls, hats, gloves, etc. You’ll receive a skein of Freia’s worsted weight yarn and corresponding knitting needles to make your first cowl. A perfect yarn for beginners.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
LENGTH: 4 hours over two meetings.
MATERIALS PROVIDED:
1 skein of Ombré Semi-solid Worsted (you’ll choose your color in class! $20 value),
1 US 10 circular needle (16″ or 20″) $10 value
4 hours of instruction plus “office hours” support from seasoned knitter Ashley Weeks Cart
10% shopping discount at Freia Yarns (in studio only) for 14 days from day of 1st class.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your notions kit (scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers) – available for purchase at class.
LOCATION: Freia Yarn Studio in the Norad Mill in North Adams, MA
COST: $150
Knitting in the Round
Knitting in the Round!
You’ve tackled knitting a useful rectangle (think scarf or wash cloth!) and you’d like to expand your knitting skill set. It’s time to learn how to knit in the round, and a cozy, quick, chunky hat pattern is a great way to start that process! In this class, you’ll be guided through how to knit in the round and how to complete a hat from start to finish.
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced beginner; students should be comfortable knitting, purling and casting on.
LENGTH: 2 hours in person plus office hours for finishing support.
MATERIALS PROVIDED:
1 skein of Ombré Super Bulky (you’ll choose your color in class! $42 value),
1 US 13/9mm 16 “ circular needle ($12.50 value)
1 US 15/ 10mm 16” circular needle ($13.50 value)
A soft and furry vegan pompom ($4 value)
Elizabeth Beanie pattern ($5 value)
2 hours of instruction plus “office hours” support from seasoned knitter Ashley Weeks Cart
10% shopping discount at Freia Yarns (in studio only) for 14 days from day of 1st class.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your notions kit: scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers – available for purchase at class.
LOCATION: Freia Yarn Studio in the Norad Mill in North Adams, MA
COST: $110
Learn to Knit
Learn to Knit!
In this beginner class, you’ll learn how to cast on, do the knit stitch, cast off and weave in ends. This is the building block of any knitting practice and will give you access to start knitting scarves, shawls, hats, gloves, etc. You’ll receive a skein of Freia’s worsted weight yarn and corresponding knitting needles to make your first cowl. A perfect yarn for beginners.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
LENGTH: 4 hours over two meetings.
MATERIALS PROVIDED:
1 skein of Ombré Semi-solid Worsted (you’ll choose your color in class! $20 value),
1 US 10 circular needle (16″ or 20″) $10 value
4 hours of instruction plus “office hours” support from seasoned knitter Ashley Weeks Cart
10% shopping discount at Freia Yarns (in studio only) for 14 days from day of 1st class.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your notions kit (scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers) – available for purchase at class.
LOCATION: Freia Yarn Studio in the Norad Mill in North Adams, MA
COST: $150