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.
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
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)
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'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!
This KAL will go through August. Join us on Fridays and/or Sundays or knit on your own at home. EKW's Knit-a-longs come with all the help you need to complete any of these great summer knits. When you participate you will receive assistance on: color choice, gauge, fitting. All the sweaters can be customized in length of sleeve and body. This is a great opportunity if you have wanted to make a sweater but have been nervous to do it on your own. Knitters just have to purchase the designated yarn and we will help you all the way. This KAL will go through August and participants can choose to join us when convenient. Stop in soon for the best selection of colors.
This amazing toe-up formula brings all the benefits of a top-down sock ... gusset, heal flap & proper heel turn to the toe-up pattern. The pattern we use is a formula that can transform any sock pattern into a toe-up sock. **Knitters must have previously completed at least one pair of socks. Knitters will be using two circular method (instead of DPN) and DK weight yarn.** Four (4) Session class: Thursday's Sept 14,21,28 & Oct 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 $65 (materials additional).
Friday's Sept 15,22,29 & Oct 6 from 1:30 to 3:30 OR Saturday's Sept 16,23,30 & Oct 7 from 10:30-12:30 this four (4) Session class is only $65 (Materials additional). Join us as we learn how to utilize this magic pattern to make your ideal t-shirt-style pullover. Knitters can work with any weight yarn sport or larger. They can also choose their needle size and we will help ensure the fit. The length of the sweater as well as the sleeves are completely adjustable.
This amazing toe-up formula brings all the benefits of a top-down sock ... gusset, heal flap & proper heel turn to the toe-up pattern. The pattern we use is a formula that can transform any sock pattern into a toe-up sock. **Knitters must have previously completed at least one pair of socks. Knitters will be using two circular method (instead of DPN) and DK weight yarn.** Four (4) Session class: Saturday's Sept 16,23,30 & Oct 7 from 10:30am to 12:30pm $65 (materials additional).
Thursday Sept 14 10:30-12:30 OR Saturday Sept 16 1:30-3:30 The Fiber Web cowl is such a fun and addicting knit! This worsted weight stranded colorwork cowl pattern is a great way to learn colorwork. And the best part is that the color combinations are endless! Join us for this one-session class. Knitters will learn stranded colorwork. 1 Session class: $25 (Materials additional) *There is a small amount of homework prior to the first class
Join us for this one-session class and learn to make these super warm super fast mitts. These one-skein mits are knitted on two circular needles and can be made two at a time once you have mastered the technique. They make great gifts and are a must for any winter in the Chicago area. September 24, 1:30-3:30pm. 1 Sunday Session: $25 (materials additional)
Get a jump on your holiday knitting while learning a new skill. This nifty little headband is knitted flat while you learn to create a beautiful cable. One skein makes two headbands. Thursday, Sept. 28 10:30-12:30 OR Saturday, Sept 30 1:30-3:30. 1 Session $25 (Materials additional)