Classes

Building in Colour KAL Course

Building in Colour Booklet

Join us for the Building in Colour course. This course is divided into two sessions, part 1 & 2. 

Every pattern in Building in Colour will add to your knitting education as you learn to expertly knit with multiple colours.  Each pattern in Building in Colour creates a lovely panel that is assembled into a colourful blanket - your own cuddly work of art!

For more information click here: https://ariverofyarn.ca/products/building-in-colour-part-1-6-weeks?_pos=2&_sid=1a82eff8a&_ss=r

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Building Blocks KAL Course

Building Blocks Booklet

Improve your knitting skills one square at a time!

Improve your knitting skills one square at a time!   A knitting series designed to grow your skills, by Michelle "Knit Purl" Hunter. This course is offered in two, 6 week sessions.

The Building Blocks series is designed to help knitter navigate through the major knitting skills, techniques and principles.  Each of the 6 patterns isolates a new skill.  In a carefully designed sequential approach, knitters master each technique before moving on to a more advance concept.  The techniques are supported by free online video tutorials containing detailed instruction.  This structured progression provides a straight path to success!

Is a 6-week course too much of a commitment?  Take one workshop at a time!  Workshops are priced individually and do not include the workbook.

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Learn to Knit & Crochet Classes

All Learn to Knit & Crochet Classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 12 pm.  Instruction is free with the purchase of a $50 'Learn to' Kit.  This kit includes detailed instructions, yarn, needles or hook, and a printed pattern for a beginner project.  Number of participants is limited to four for each session.  If you wish to sign up for a lesson please email ariverofyarn@gmail.com or call 705-740-3881, to schedule your lesson in advance.

Click here to register for Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet Class 

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Choosing the Right Type of Yarn when Substituting 

The best way to become a more confident knitter or crocheter is to understand the different types of yarns available today. Once you know the basics, you will choose the right type of yarn every time. In this workshop we will cover choosing the right fibre; how to substitute yarn; determining your mystery yarn stash, and ways to mix yarns to achieve a completely new fabric. 

Click here to register:  https://ariverofyarn.ca/products/choosing-the-right-type-of-yarn-when-substituting?_pos=1&_sid=70949ed0f&_ss=r

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GEMS: Gauge, Ease, Measurements, Sizing

Join us for this presentation of the GEMS that you need when knitting or crocheting.  We look at Gauge and why it really does matter; the difference that Ease will make in your design; how to correctly take body measurements; and how for find the correct size.  

Click here to register:  https://ariverofyarn.ca/products/gems-workshop