Upcoming Classes & Events
Learn to Knit / Beginning Knit
If you have never held needles before or you are just looking to further your skills, join us for this ongoing class. Yarn must be purchased at EKW and projects need to be pre-approved.
$35 per session
Every Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30
Use the button links above to let us know you want to attend!
More Classes & Events
Rock It Tee – Slow Class
This fantastic tee has so many possibilities. Short sleeves or long, stripes or solid, Fingering or DK, superwash, cotton or a blend (mohair or no mohair). We help you ensure you get the perfect fit and length! Once you knit one you won’t want to stop! SLOW CLASS: This class is designed for busy people, with two weeks between each class students have time to get their homework done and stay on track with class. Saturdays 10:30-12:30 – May 4, 18, June 1, 15 OR Thursdays 10:30-12:30 – May 23, June 6, 20, July 11.
Four (4) sessions: $60 (materials additional)
Get Shorty DK Sock Class
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.
Fridays 1:30-3:30 – May 17, 24, 31 June 14 OR Saturdays 1:30-3:30 – May 18, 25, June 1, 15. Four (4) sessions $60.00 (materials additional)
Gift Certificates Available
Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for that special knitter, crocheter or fiber artist! Available in any dollar amount, we can send a physical or digital certificate.
Give us a call at 847.627.4700 or send an email ( shop@elginknitworks.com) to order yours today!
Digital Gift Certificates are available for those last-minute gifts!
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Elgin Knit Works
Knitting, crocheting, and spinning supplies as well as knitting lessons.
CELEBRATE LOCAL YARN STORE DAY.![]()
Saturday, April 27, is LYS Day![]()
In honor of local Yarn Store Day, we have many exciting offers. We are not waiting for the 27th, though! You can start taking advantage today!
LYS Fidget Cowl Pattern. Casapinka has done it again! For the last several years, Casapinka has designed a cowl or shawl for yarn stores to give away with the purchase of yarn. This year, she did not disappoint! The Fidget Cowl is named for its texture and how it can work sort of like a fidget spinner. It requires 2 skeins of fingering-weight yarn and is simple.![]()
Enjoy 20% off when you purchase 2 skeins of indy-dyed yarn to make the Fidget Cowl.![]()
Sale Details. The sale runs from April 17-28. All these brands are included in the sale. As in the past, knitters will receive a code to download the pattern to their Ravelry page. Codes will not be available until Saturday, April 27. Knitters who purchase yarn before that day will receive an email with the pattern code.
Fingering Sock Yarn Sale. Spring is a great time to knit socks. Get a jump start on your sock knitting with this amazing sale. Enjoy 25% off on 100g center pull balled fingering sock yarn. Sale runs April 17-28, 2024.
Round Mountain Fibers:![]()
This months colors come on the Willow Sport/DK base, a 100% Superwash Merino yarn,a super squishy glossy base that has both drape and stitch definition. 4 Ply![]()
approximately 250 yards. ![]()
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Spruce Fingering a100% Superwash Merino with a high twist for increased durability and stitch definition approximately 400 yards.
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 heel 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 $60 (materials not included) ![]()
Friday 1:30-3:30![]()
5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/14 ![]()
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Saturday 1:30-3:30![]()
5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/15![]()
shop@elginknitworks.com![]()
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TEXT us @ (847) 440-5022
Rock It Tee SLOW CLASS. This fantastic tee has so many possibilities. Short sleeves or long, stripes or solid, fingering or DK, superwash, cotton or a blend (mohair or no mohair). We help you ensure you get the perfect fit and length! Once you knit one, you won't want to stop!![]()
The class is designed for busy people, with two weeks between each class. Students have time to get their homework done and stay on track with class.![]()
4 sessions - $60![]()
Thursday 10:30 - 12:30![]()
5/23, 6/6, 6/20, 7/11![]()
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Saturday 10:30 - 12:30![]()
5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/15