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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 

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 toe as well as 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. 4 Sessions: $65 (materials additional). Fridays 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 from 1:30-3:30 pm.

Color-Block Baby Sweater

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

Learn all the basics of a pullover baby sweater. This adorable sweater is good for all genders and is available in 6-months up to a children's size 10. 3 Sessions $55 (materials not included) Thursdays 1:30-3:30; 6/8,6/22,6/29 OR Saturdays 1:30-3:30; 6/10,6/17,6/24

Summer Colorwork Tee Class

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

Choose from two sweater patterns and join us to learn all the tips and tricks for a summer sweater. These tops can be made with short or long sleeves and the color possibilities are endless. As in all our sweater classes, we will help you customize to get the perfect fit. Three (3) Sessions $55 (materials not included)
Thursdays 10:30-12:30; 6/8,6/15,6/22 OR Saturdays 10:30-12:30; 6/10, 6/17, 6/24

Elmgrove KAL

We are excited to announce our next KAL, which kicks off on April 16th. The Elmgrove is a great transitional cardigan that will take you through spring and into summer. KAL knitters who purchase the yarn & pattern from us will have all the help they need to complete the project. Our knit-alongs usually last about 2 months so you will have plenty of time to complete this project. Join us on Sundays from 10-1:00 to meet other knitters, get help and knit.

JUNE SUNDAY WORKSHOP: Cotton Market Bag

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

Join us any Sunday afternoon in June to learn how to start this super functional market bag. Learn the magic loop to start and how to make this unique lace bottom on two circs (no DPN needed). This quick project is fun and super satisfying, you will want to make a few for your summer adventures. Materials are included in this workshop!

Any Sunday In June. 1 Session $35 (Materials Included) 1:30-4:00

Get Shorty Cabled Sock

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

Have you completed the Get Shorty Sock Class?
If you have taken the Get Shorty class and are ready for the next challenge, take this quick two-session class and learn how to add a cable to your Get Shorty DK socks. Choose from tons of fun summer color choices.
Saturday, July 8 & 15, 1:00-3:30; or
Thursday, July 13 & 20, 1:00-3:30.
Two Sessions= $45 (Materials not included)

Just Nina Knits Trunk Show

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

Nina will be at Elgin Knit Works Friday, July 21 from 6 to 8pm and on Saturday, July 22 from 1 to 4 pm for the Just Nina Knits Trunk Show. Be sure to stop by!

Yarn Crawl 2023

Yarn Crawl's theme this year celebrates the anniversary of the Chicago Public Library. In honor of this, we have created kits that come in a project bag featuring original artwork in a book theme. Kits contain our very own hand-dyed silk/alpaca yarn with pattern all inside a project bag. Choose from a two-skein bag including the Sophie pattern or a three-skein bag including the Airy Breeze pattern. Visit our New in the Shop page for details!