From beginning knitting and crochet to beyond-the-basics, we offer a wide range of classes. 

Come learn from our friendly instructors!

 

Crochet Classes

Learn to crochet! We offer a variety of crochet classes, taking you from absolute beginner to more advanced skills. Classes are held in-person at the Tea Cozy, in the morning before the shop is open.

See more details and sign up for Crochet Classes.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for our crochet classes purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop.

 Knitting Classes

This spring we are offering a variety of knitting classes, from basics to more advanced techniques. Please note that some classes are offered online and some are held in-person at The Tea Cozy, either before we open or after we close. 

All online classes are taught live via Zoom, feature two cameras and are recorded in case you need to review a skill or miss a class. 

Classes below are listed in order by starting date.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for our knitting classes purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop.

 

Quick Start Class:  Sweater Math

(IN-PERSON)

You’ve found the perfect sweater pattern. And you’ve picked out the perfect yarn to knit it with. And you’ve finished your gauge swatch. And your stitch count is off. 

Don’t despair! Chances are that you can still knit that sweater out of that yarn. All it takes is a little bit of sweater math to get you on the road to success. 

If you’ve always wanted to hack a written pattern so that you can knit it in a different gauge, this Quick Start class is for you!

What you’ll learn:

• How to choose the gauge that’s right for your garment
• How to accurately measure gauge
• How to adjust your game plan to make a sweater that works with your yarn AND fits your body…or the body of someone else.

Skill Level: This class is for confident beginners who are comfortable reading written patterns.

Homework: Knit a 4 inch x 4 inch gauge swatch per your pattern’s instructions, using your chosen yarn. You can use the needle size indicated in the pattern or try several different needle sizes. If you’re changing needle sizes in the same swatch, just throw in a single row of garter stitch to mark where you change needles and make a note of it.

Date:  Saturday, April 11, from 10:30 am to 12 pm

Cost:  $35

Location:  IN-PERSON at The Tea Cozy

Instructor:  Barbara

See more details and sign up for Sweater Math

Tolsta Tee

(ONLINE)

A perfect first sweater project or a template to explore new skills! Using the versatile Tolsta Tee 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 yarn, gauge, sizing and how to make pattern adjustments for the neckline, bust and more. From there, we’ll break down each technique step by step to learn German short rows, increases & decreases with ways to track them plus tips for knitting stripes, eyelets or texture. You’ll finish this series with a beautiful summer top.

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. You have knit a few accessories.

Class Dates: 

Bonus Materials Planning Online Class:  Monday, April 13 from 11 - 1:30 pm to talk about yarn, notions, how to measure your body and make a gauge swatch, pattern(s) and more!

Regular Class Sessions: Mondays, April 20 & 27; May 4 & 18; June 1 & 8 from 11-12:30 pm. Please note that class on April 27 is from 11 – 1 pm.

Cost: $105

Location:  ONLINE (with recording link emailed within 24 hours)

Instructor:  Laurel

See more details and sign up for Tolsta Tee

Ballard Beanie

(ONLINE)

Take a leap and learn to cable! The Ballard Beanie by Sari Nordlund is a perfect way to learn the basics of cable knitting. In this online class, choose from a short brim or long brim hat and in three sessions you’ll learn how to do a tubular cast on, cable with and without a cable needle, basic shaping increase and decrease techniques plus how to read a chart. 

Skills needed: Working knowledge of knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round plus casting on and binding off. Knitters have knit a hat before.

Dates:  Tuesdays, April 21 & 28; May 5 from 10-11:30am

Cost: $65

Location:  ONLINE with recording (link mailed within 24 hours)

Instructor:  Laurel

See more details and sign up for Ballard Beanie

 

Quick Start Class:  Totally Tubular Techniques

(IN-PERSON)

You might have noticed that tubular cast-ons and bind-offs are popping up everywhere these days. And for good reason—they create a cuff, brim, collar, or edge that is an ideal combination of stretchy and elegant. They can be a bit fiddly at first, but this Quick Start class will get you over the hump and on the road to tubular success!

What you’ll learn:

• How to knit a tubular cast-on for a 1x1 rib
• How to knit a tubular bind-off for a 1x1 rib
• How to rearrange stitches for a 2x2 rib

Skill level: This class is for those who are comfortable knitting and purling.   

Date:  Saturday, April 25, from 10:30 am to 12 pm

Cost:  $35

Location:  IN-PERSON at The Tea Cozy

Instructor:  Barbara

See more details and sign up for Totally Tubular Techniques

 

Brioche Cowl

(ONLINE)

Build on your knitting skills and learn the brioche stitch! In this online class, knitters will be introduced to two-color brioche in the round while making a cozy, reversible cowl. Learn tips, techniques plus how to fix mistakes to ensure your first time knitting brioche is a success.

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

Homework:  Please have all your materials, printed pattern and yarn wound for the first class. Cast on and work to Round 2 in pattern.

Class Dates: Tuesdays, May 19 & 26 from 10-11:30am.

Cost: $65

Location:  ONLINE (with recording link emailed within 24 hours)

Instructor:  Laurel

See more details and sign up for Brioche Cowl

 

Quick Start Class:  Intarsia

(IN-PERSON)

Intarsia is a colorwork technique that creates blocks of color without carrying multiple strands behind your work. It’s one of those techniques that looks intimidating, but is actually easier than you think. In this Quick Start class, you’ll get plenty of practice knitting in intarsia as you make a colorful patchwork coaster. It’s a great project for using up all those bits of sock yarn that might be lying around.

What you’ll learn:

• How to switch between colors using the intarsia technique 
• How to make butterfly bobbins

Skill level: This class is for those who are comfortable knitting and purling.   

Date:  Saturday, May 30, from 10:30 am to 12 pm

Cost:  $35

Location:  IN-PERSON at The Tea Cozy

Instructor:  Barbara

See more details and sign up for Quick Start: Intarsia

 

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for our knitting classes purchased at The Tea Cozy Yarn Shop.