Elgin Knit Works will be closed Sunday, May12th in honor of Mother's Day.

My First Colorwork Sweater- Fridays

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Have you knitted a colorwork project or two? Then you are ready to knit your first top-down colorwork sweater. Select from two different sweater patterns and join us to learn all the tips and techniques for a successful sweater. Fridays from 1:30-3:30: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, last session TBD. Five sessions: $65 (materials not included)

Slow Knitting Series: Steeked Sweater Class

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Part of our "Slow Knitting Series" - Learn the technique of creating a cardigan out of a colorwork pullover. Knitters will learn how to prepare a pullover sweater for steeking, After knitting the sweater knitters will cut open (yes cut) the pullover to create a cardigan. Finally knitters will pick up stitches for a button band. 

We'll meet the first Thursday of each month, beginning February 2, from 1:30- 3:30.

6 Sessions - $75 (materials additional)

Slow Knitting Series: Sam the Ram

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Part of our "Slow Knitting Series" - Join us for 6 sessions as you learn tons of new techniques and and construction methods to create this true accomplishment. We will help guide you through this challenging knit.

We'll meet the first Sunday of each month, beginning February 5, from 1:30- 3:30.

6 Sessions - $75 (materials additional)

My First Colorwork Sweater-Saturdays

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Have you knitted a colorwork project or two? Then you are ready to knit your first top-down colorwork sweater. Select from two different sweater patterns and join us to learn all the tips and techniques for a successful sweater. Saturdays from 1:30-3:30: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25. Five sessions: $65 (materials not included)

NEW KAL-Coffee Beans Cardi (stripes optional)

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Join our newest KAL! This fantastic top-down cardi can be customized to everyone's preferences. It can be made striped (with a long color change option) or solid and the length can be customized. Here is the best part ... All the help comes FREE, with the purchase of the yarn, for the duration of the KAL.

Join us on Sundays in January & February from 11 - 1:30 for KAL knitting and assistance.

Socks on Two Circs

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Come and learn a new way to make socks. This fantastic pattern was written by our very own Irene, of the 3 Ply Podcast. These nifty socks have a contrasting cuff and an innovative heal that doesn't require picking up stitches. (YES! ABSOLUTELY NO PICKING UP STITCHES)  Join us for 4 weeks to learn how to make these socks on two circular needles instead of DPNs. Knitters will have the option of learning to knit their socks 2 at the same time. Four (4) sessions: $50 (materials additional). Thursdays 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13 from 1:30-3:30 pm.

$50

Autumn Vine Beret

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

This beautiful tam combines lace and cables to create a true piece of knitted art. Join us for 3 sessions on Saturdays: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 from 10:30-12:30 as we guide you through this project. Class fee:$40 (does not include materials)

March Sunday Workshops: Beaded Cowl

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Join us any Sunday in March for the Beaded Cowl Workshop. This beautiful cowl is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of adding beads to your knitting. One session: $20 (materials not included). Any Sunday in March from 1:00-3:00.

Slow Knitting Class: Magnolia Felted Tote

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Join us for classes at a slower pace. These classes will meet once a month until the project is complete. Students will learn to knit and felt this gorgeous felted bag. Final class will be felting and blocking. Classes meet the last Thursday of the month: March 30; April 28; May 25; June 19 from 1:00-3:00pm. Four (4) Sessions: $55 (materials not included)

Socks on Two Circs-Saturdays

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Come and learn a new way to make socks. This fantastic pattern was written by our very own Irene, of the 3 Ply Podcast. These nifty socks have a contrasting cuff and an innovative heal that doesn't require picking up stitches. (YES! ABSOLUTELY NO PICKING UP STITCHES)  Join us for 4 weeks to learn how to make these socks on two circular needles instead of DPNs. Knitters will have the option of learning to knit their socks 2 at the same time. Four (4) sessions: $50 (materials additional). Saturdays 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 from 1:30-3:30 pm.

$50

Learn to Crochet

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Have you always wanted to learn to crochet? Did you learn years ago and don’t remember how? Expand your fiber knowledge by adding this skill to your repertoire. You will be making a great one skein cowl! Two (2) Sessions $35 (materials not included). Saturdays, May 6 and 13; 1:30-3:00pm.

Beginner Colorwork Cowl – May Sunday Workshop

Elgin Knit Works 10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

If you have been interested in learning how to work with more than one color in your knitting, this is the workshop for you. If you can knit & purl you can make this cowl. Using bulky yarn and a bigger needle this workshop will walk you through the process of stranding more than one color in your work. Join us any Sunday in May for this one session workshop. This workshop is a great preparation for a colorwork sweater. One (1) Sessions $20 (materials not included).  Any Sunday in May, except May 14); 1:30 - 4:00