One-On-One Knitting Help

The Tea Cozy has an ongoing Knitting Help Desk. For simple problems, we offer free help when the shop is open (between customers).

For more complex issues, we can schedule a time for dedicated one-on-one knitting help. To make an appointment, please contact us at knit@teacozyyarn.com with a brief description of your challenge and a phone number where we can reach you.

Fee:  $20 per 30 minutes

 Project Help Classes

Project Knit and Crochet with Jule

This ongoing class is open to all levels from Newbie to Guru.  Bring whatever you are working on or get help starting a new project or learning a new technique. Jule’s guidance and purls of wisdom will help you decipher directions, fix a knit or crochet crisis, and achieve the perfect fit.  Yes, all your questions about blocking, sewing, and finishing can be answered.

Class Dates:  Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop

Fee:  $20/ Class, $35/hour for private lesson, payable by cash or check to Jule on day of class

Please call or e-mail Jule Castner to register, 206-782-6736, juleknits@comcast.net

First Raglan Sweater

(Online)

A perfect first sweater project! Using Brooklyn Tweed’s My First Raglan Sweater pattern, we’ll learn all the important steps in knitting a top-down sweater that fits YOU! In the first class we’ll look at gauge, sizing and how to make basic pattern adjustments. From there, we’ll break down each technique step-by-step to learn German short rows, increases & decreases with ways to track them, tips for knitting sleeves and more. You’ll finish this series with a beautiful sweater.

This class is offered online so you can join the fun from anywhere!

Skills needed: Solid knowledge of knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round plus casting on and binding off. Familiarity with increases is helpful. You have knit a few accessories.

Online session class dates:  Tuesdays, September 10 & 17; October 1, 15 & 29; November 12, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Please note, class on September 17 is from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Fee: $100

See more details and sign up for class at My Casa Azul.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for this class purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop.

First Cowl

(In-Person or Online)

Learn to knit! (Or refresh your skills). In this class we’ll learn all the knitting basics: casting on, knitting and purling, binding off, plus seaming the finished garment. In three sessions you’ll have your very own chunky cowl and the skills to make more.

Skills needed: None! This class is for absolute beginners.

In-Person session class dates:  Thursdays, September 12, 19 & 26 from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Online session class dates:  Thursdays, October 3, 10 & 17, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm 

Fee: $65

See more details and sign up for class at My Casa Azul.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for this class purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop. My First Cowl Kits are also available.

First Hat

(In-Person or Online)

Knit your first hat! In this class we’ll learn all the basics of knitting in the round: casting on, decreases, using double point needles plus binding off, weaving in ends and blocking. In two sessions you’ll have a chunky hat to keep you warm and the skills to make more.

Skills Needed: Basic knowledge of knit and purl stitches, plus casting on and binding off.

In-Person session class dates:  Thursdays, October 10 & 17 from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Online session class dates:  Thursdays, November 7 & 14, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm 

Fee: $55

See more details and sign up for class at My Casa Azul.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for this class purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop. My First Hat Kits are also available.

First Shawl

(Online)

The Interval Shawl is an excellent next step in your knitting journey. A wonderful first shawl for the new knitter and a great way to continue to grow the skills you learned in the First Cowl or First Hat class. You’ll be introduced to what gauge means, pattern reading and how to fix mistakes. There will be plenty of knitting practice, plus new skills to add to your tool kit. In 3 sessions, you’ll have a cozy shawl to wear and the skills to knit more. Next step: Sweater!

Skills needed: Basic knowledge of knit and purl stitches plus casting on and binding off.

Online session class dates:  Thursdays, November 21; December 5 & 19, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

Fee: $65

See more details and sign up for class at My Casa Azul.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for this class purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop.

Stockholm Slipover

(Online)

The Stockhom Slipover V-Neck by Petite Knit is a classic layering piece to add to your wardrobe. Keep it simple or play with color! In this class you’ll learn a whole new type of top-down construction plus how to make a sharp V for your V-Neck. We’ll break down gauge, German Short Rows, holding and picking up stitches and the Italian Bind Off. An engaging, quick project to learn valuable new knitting skills. Perfect for the adventurous beginner knitter.

Skills needed:  Solid knowledge of knit and purl stitches, knitting flat and in the round, casting on and binding off. Familiarity with increases and short rows is helpful but not necessary. You have knit a few accessories already.

Online session class dates:  Wednesdays, September 11 & 25; October 9 & 23, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Please note that class on October 23 is from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Fee: $75

See more details and sign up for class at My Casa Azul.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for this class purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop.

Festive Yoke Sweater

(Online)

The Festive Yoke Pullover invites you to make the merry sweater of your dreams! This class is timed so you can have a joyful sweater just in time for the holiday season. Choose from all over colorwork or a yoke only design, selecting motifs from more than 20 charts. This sweater can truly be unique. In this step by step class we’ll cover color and yarn choice, swatching, plus how to customize the yoke sweater for size and design. We’ll review how to read charts, work short rows and learn how to fix mistakes while we have a jolly time knitting a fun sweater together.

Skills needed: You are a confident beginner/intermediate knitter who is comfortable with knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round plus casting on and binding off. You have knit at least one sweater and a colorwork accessory. If you have previously taken the Colorwork Cowl or Sheep Camp Sweater class, this is a great next step.

Online session class dates:  Wednesdays, September 18; October 2, 16 & 30; November 5; December 4, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Please note that class on October 2 is from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Fee: $115

See more details and sign up for class at My Casa Azul.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for this class purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop.

Colorwork Cowl

(In-Person)

This class will build on your knitting skills and teach you how to do stranded colorwork! The First Colorwork Cowl is a great intro to colorwork with easy to knit stranded motifs using only two colors at a time. Learn tips and techniques to make your first time knitting colorwork a success.

Skills needed: Basic knowledge of knit and purl stitches, increases, knitting in the round plus casting on and binding off.

In-Person session class dates:  Saturdays, September 7, 14 & 21, from 10:00 - 11:30 am.

Fee: $75

See more details and sign up for class at My Casa Azul.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for this class purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop.

Field Cardigan or Jacket

(Online)

Cardigans and knit jackets are wonderful layering pieces when the weather gets chilly. Choose to knit the lighter, cropped Field Day Cardigan or heavier, warmer Field Day Jacket. Both patterns feature a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders and are worked seamlessly from the top down. In this class, the knitter will learn Judy’s Magic Cast-On, holding stitches, picking up stitches, buttonholes, sewn tubular bind off and more. Learn to customize the fit to your style. This beginner friendly cardigan or jacket will be the perfect cozy addition to your fall wardrobe.

Skills needed: Solid knowledge of knit and purl stitches, knitting flat and in the round, casting on and binding off. Familiarity with increases and German Short Rows is helpful but not necessary. You have knit a few accessories already.

Online session class dates:  Tuesdays, October 8 & 22; November 5 & 19; December 3 & 17, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Please note that class on Tuesday, October 8 is from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Fee: $115

See more details and sign up for class at My Casa Azul.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for this class purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop.