Countrywool

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PRIVATE IN PERSON SPINNING or KNITTING CLASS   Countrywool     59 Spring Road    Hudson NY 12534   $60 an hour by cash/check (plus 4% for credit cards/paypal) wheel rental/spin fiber add $20   dates available Sundays 10 am Wednesdays 10 am November 16 December 14 November 5 November 19 December 17

NOVEMBER

SIT KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, November 9    10-12 pm ET and Sunday, November 23    10-12 pm ET preregistration necessary

Knit A Wool Scarf  .   2 Sundays November 2 & 16       11 AM -  1 PM For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting with soft and renewable wool yarn. Topics to be covered are: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, cable stitch, seed stitch, joining yarn, and casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for right handed or left handed knitters.  A 5 foot scarf with all pattern stitches represented will be the class project. This class will be taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $95 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCknitscarf.htm

Kits available (includes pattern and yarn): Single Color: $25                    4 color (makes 4 pairs): $46 materials needed: double pointed needles (or SHORT circular) in #3 and #5 (or #2 and #4) darning needle wool needle gauge ruler

Knit Faroe Island Mitts  .   2 Sundays November 9 & 23      12:30 - 2:30 PM Learn to knit superwarm lightweight fingerless mitts using alpaca/wool yarn. Learn how to create a gusset thumb, and then to finish it off with no gaps. Learn stranded knitting using two hands or one hand. Learn to follow a color chart! Include a traditional stranded Faroe Island pattern, or knit them in a single color.   $30 Email us to sign up! countrywool @ gmail .com

you'll need: Cascade 220 wool "H" or "I" or "J" crochet hook #6 circular needle all materials for sale at the shop

Granny Square Crochet Vest with knitted edges 4 Wednesdays October 15, 22 November 5, 12 3:30 - 5:30 PM .   Are you a newer knitter or crocheter? Wonder how to blend the two skills? This class is for you! Learn to crochet granny squares following printed directions or a chart (!). Plot a simple vest with them and finish off the edges with knitting. Preregistration necessary email us from the spam proof link on our home page $85 + materials

material details: https://countrywool.co/classesCGCCsweater.htm

Knit A Basic Sweater: Sundays, October 19, November 30, & December 14 11 AM -1 PM  .   This pattern is a PERFECT first sweater to knit. You will learn circular knitting construction and assembly,  starting off by knitting a sleeve to check your knitting gauge. We will talk a lot about careful finishing so your sweater looks great. This class will span 3 months, and if you knit every day, you can finish it within that time frame.  There are more classes available once this class is over, so you will not be abandoned! This class will be held at Countrywool but taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $175 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation

DECEMBER

Knit A Wool Scarf  .   2 Wednesdays December 3 & 10       11 AM -  1 PM For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting with soft and renewable wool yarn. Topics to be covered are: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, cable stitch, seed stitch, joining yarn, and casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for right handed or left handed knitters.  A 5 foot scarf with all pattern stitches represented will be the class project. Email us to sign up! countrywool @ gmail .com $95 Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCknitscarf.htm

SIT KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, December 21    10-12 pm ET and Sunday, December 28    10-12 pm ET preregistration necessary

Handspinning Yarn     .  Sunday   December 7      11 AM - 1 PM                                               Ever wonder how it was done? Do you have sheep, alpacas, llamas, bunnies, sheep dogs or mohair goats in your life? Fashion yarn from their fur in a timeless fashion by hand on a drop spindle, or more quickly with a spinning wheel. No experience necessary to take this class! This class will be taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $65   visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCChandspin.htm

material details: https://countrywool.co/classesCGCCsweater.htm

Knit A Basic Sweater: Sundays, October 19, November 30, & December 14 11 AM -1 PM  .   This pattern is a PERFECT first sweater to knit. You will learn circular knitting construction and assembly,  starting off by knitting a sleeve to check your knitting gauge. We will talk a lot about careful finishing so your sweater looks great. This class will span 3 months, and if you knit every day, you can finish it within that time frame.  There are more classes available once this class is over, so you will not be abandoned! This class will be held at Countrywool but taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $175 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation

2026

JANUARY

WINTER DATES ARE ALWAYS WEATHER DEPENDENT SIT KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, January 11   10-12 pm ET and Sunday, January 25    10-12 pm ET preregistration necessary

Knit A Wool Scarf  .   2 Saturdays held at Columbia Greene Community College January 31 and February 14       11 AM - 1 PM For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting with soft and renewable wool yarn. Topics to be covered are: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, cable stitch, seed stitch, joining yarn, and casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for right handed or left handed knitters.  A 5 foot scarf with all pattern stitches represented will be the class project. This class will be taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $95 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCknitscarf.htm

FEBRUARY

WINTER DATES ARE ALWAYS WEATHER DEPENDENT SIT KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, February 8   10-12 pm ET and Sunday, February 22    10-12 pm ET preregistration necessary

Knit A Wool Scarf  .   2nd class Saturday held at Columbia Greene Community College February 14       11 AM - 1 PM For those of you new to the craft, this class will teach the basics of knitting with soft and renewable wool yarn. Topics to be covered are: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, ribbing stitch, cable stitch, seed stitch, joining yarn, and casting off. Continental, English or American knitting will be taught with full support for right handed or left handed knitters.  A 5 foot scarf with all pattern stitches represented will be the class project. This class will be taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $95 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCknitscarf.htm

MARCH

WINTER DATES ARE ALWAYS WEATHER DEPENDENT SIT KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, March 8   10-12 pm ET and Sunday, March 22    10-12 pm ET preregistration necessary

material details:  https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCsweater_cardigan.htm

Knit A Basic Cardigan Sweater: Sundays, March 1, April 12, & May 3 12:30 - 2:30 PM  .   This pattern is a PERFECT first cardigan sweater to knit. You will learn seamless and circular knitting construction and assembly,  starting off at the neck and working down to the hem. We will talk a lot about careful finishing so your sweater looks great. This class will span 3 months, and if you knit every day, you can finish it within that time frame.  There are more classes available once this class is over, so you will not be abandoned! This class will be held at Countrywool but taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $175 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation

APRIL

material details:  https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCsweater_cardigan.htm

Knit A Basic Cardigan Sweater: Sundays, March 1, April 12, & May 3 12:30 - 2:30 PM  .   This pattern is a PERFECT first cardigan sweater to knit. You will learn seamless and circular knitting construction and assembly,  starting off at the neck and working down to the hem. We will talk a lot about careful finishing so your sweater looks great. This class will span 3 months, and if you knit every day, you can finish it within that time frame.  There are more classes available once this class is over, so you will not be abandoned! This class will be held at Countrywool but taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $175 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation

Handspinning Yarn     .  Sunday   April 19      12:30 - 2:30 1 PM                                               Ever wonder how it was done? Do you have sheep, alpacas, llamas, bunnies, sheep dogs or mohair goats in your life? Fashion yarn from their fur in a timeless fashion by hand on a drop spindle, or more quickly with a spinning wheel. No experience necessary to take this class! This class will be taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $65   visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCChandspin.htm

MAY

material details:  https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCsweater_cardigan.htm

Knit A Basic Cardigan Sweater: Sundays, March 1, April 12, & May 3 12:30 - 2:30 PM  .   This pattern is a PERFECT first cardigan sweater to knit. You will learn seamless and circular knitting construction and assembly,  starting off at the neck and working down to the hem. We will talk a lot about careful finishing so your sweater looks great. This class will span 3 months, and if you knit every day, you can finish it within that time frame.  There are more classes available once this class is over, so you will not be abandoned! This class will be held at Countrywool but taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $175 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation

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