Wow! We are “back to school” with enthusiasm and gusto. Fall is our favorite time for teaching; so much is going on in the knitting world!

What is back? As always, we continue to hold classes for Absolute Beginners. Our instructors are patient, funny, and love introducing the craft of knitting to newcomers. And our Knitting Safari is back by popular demand. If you are just beyond a beginner, this is the class for you! Pick a project beyond your capacity (or we will help you do so) and work with a “guide” for four to six weeks, receiving help and tips every step of the way. This is one of our most popular classes, not only for the instruction, but also for the group dynamics. Also returning, Aran Knitting (learn to make those fabulous cable/bobble/stitch designs that grace Fisherman Knit sweaters), Socks (both on double point and circular needles), and our annual Holiday Gift sessions that conclude with our wild and wooly Last Minute Gift groups. You can take one or more of these sessions and learn to make popular holiday presents for friends, family, and your favorite person, YOU!

What’s NEW at WoolWinders? We are tremendously excited about some new offerings. Join Jessica in making gorgeous Fair Isle Christmas Stockings. Lisa Twomey will lead a class “Something Borrowed” teaching knitters how to incorporate existing designs into new sweater patterns. And many of our instructors will help out with Monday Methods; quick one hour sessions that instruct those often-asked questions such as “How Do I Pick Up Stitches” or “Why do I need to learn different increases and decreases?” Check out these fast and inexpensive sessions that will help you become a better knitter. We have jumped on the Poncho craze. Join Karen Richardson in making a Weekend Poncho (not limited to wearing on the weekends, just that you can knit this in LESS than a weekend!). Finally, we introduce an oft-requested class, Knitting for Baby. Join Jacqui in making the easiest baby blanket and booties around. Great for those expectant knitters (dads, too!) and those who have friends and family due!

Complete details are available by clicking on the "classes" tab at the top of the page. Or call us to find out how to enroll at WoolWinders University!

What a wonderful list of classes--another reason to regret living so far away! I already learned Fair Isle knitting at Woolwinders. Will you sell me the book/pattern Jessica is teaching? Maybe I can participate remotely!