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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   Sunday dates available 10 am May 3 May 31 June 7

2026

MAY

Knit A Basic Cardigan Sweater: Sundays, March 1, April 12, & May 3 12:30 - 2:30 PM  material details:  https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCsweater_cardigan.htm

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!   $175   cash or check +5% for credit cards Call us to enroll. 518      828      4554 mail a check to Countrywool 59 Spring Road Hudson NY 12534

IN PERSON

SIT 'N KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, May 10    10-12 pm ET and Sunday, May 24    10-12 pm ET details here: preregistration necessary

Handspinning Workshop  3 sessions   .  3rd Sundays   May 17,  June 21,  July 19     12:30 - 2:30 PM Learn to wash and hand card wool, and also spin a singles yarn in the grease, using a spinning wheel or drop spindle. Explore hand carding by blending colors. Learn to create a balanced 2 ply yarn and how to measure, weigh and label your finished skeins. Knit a headband with your finished skein. All wools, labels and knitting pattern included. equipment needed: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCspinworkshop.htm $150   cash or check    +5% for credit cards Call us to enroll.    518      828      4554 mail a check to:  Countrywool   59 Spring Road   Hudson NY 12534

JUNE

IN PERSON

SIT 'N KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, June 14    10-12 pm ET and Sunday, June 28    10-12 pm ET details here: preregistration necessary

Handspinning Workshop  3 sessions   .  3rd Sundays   May 17,  June 21,  July 19     12:30 - 2:30 PM Learn to wash and hand card wool, and also spin a singles yarn in the grease, using a spinning wheel or drop spindle. Explore hand carding by blending colors. Learn to create a balanced 2 ply yarn and how to measure, weigh and label your finished skeins. Knit a headband with your finished skein. All wools, labels and knitting pattern included. equipment needed: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCspinworkshop.htm $150   cash or check    +5% for credit cards Call us to enroll.    518      828      4554 mail a check to:  Countrywool   59 Spring Road   Hudson NY 12534

JULY

IN PERSON

SIT 'N KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, July 12    10-12 pm ET and Sunday, July 26    10-12 pm ET details here: preregistration necessary

LEARN TO KNIT A SOCK HEEL (details below) (homework required: sign up 2 weeks early, get your pattern and get started!   Sunday, July 5: 10 AM - noon

CABLING WITHOUT A CABLE NEEDLE (details coming!) (homework required: sign up 1 week early, get your pattern and get started!   Sunday, July 12: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

STRANDED KNITTING (details coming!) Corrugated Ribbing and Establishing A Steek (homework required: sign up 1 week early, get your pattern and get started!) Sunday, July 26: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

STALLED PROJECTS: bring them in and get them back on track! (this class just $10)   Wed,  July 15: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

SUMMER TECHNIQUE SERIES #1 LEARN TO KNIT A SOCK HEEL Sunday, July 5: 12:30 – 2:30 PM

Socks can be pretty straightforward to knit once you understand how to make the heel. Bring your DUTCH SOCK knit down to the start of the heel to complete in class. HOMEWORK: aran weight yarn ribbed cuff knit to 7-8” on double pointed needles. LAMBS PRIDE yarn and double pointed needles: available to purchase. Call us to register. Class is $20 cash or check. 5% for credit cards Includes pattern and stitch markers

Handspinning Yarn     .  Sunday July 19      10 AM - noon                                               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! $65   cash or check +5% for credit cards Call us to enroll. 518      828      4554 mail a check to Countrywool 59 Spring Road Hudson NY 12534 Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCChandspin.htm

Handspinning Workshop  3 sessions   .  3rd Sundays   May 17,  June 21,  July 19     12:30 - 2:30 PM Learn to wash and hand card wool, and also spin a singles yarn in the grease, using a spinning wheel or drop spindle. Explore hand carding by blending colors. Learn to create a balanced 2 ply yarn and how to measure, weigh and label your finished skeins. Knit a headband with your finished skein. All wools, labels and knitting pattern included. equipment needed: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCspinworkshop.htm $150   cash or check    +5% for credit cards Call us to enroll.    518      828      4554 mail a check to:  Countrywool   59 Spring Road   Hudson NY 12534

AUGUST

IN PERSON

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

STRANDED KNITTING (details coming!)  Following a Fair Isle/Stranded pattern (homework required: sign up 1 week early, get your pattern and get started!) Sun, August 2: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

STRANDED KNITTING (details coming!) Needle Felting/Cutting A Steek and Finishing (homework required: sign up 1 week early, get your pattern and get started!) Sun, August 9: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

TUBULAR EDGES (details coming!)  CASTING ON Farrow Rib Scarf (homework required: sign up 1 week early, get your pattern and get started!   Sun, August 16: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

TUBULAR EDGES (details coming!)  Tubular Binding Off Farrow Rib Scarf (homework required: sign up 1 week early, get your pattern and get started!   Sun, August 23: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

STALLED PROJECTS: bring them in and get them back on track! (this class just $10)   Wed,  Aug 12: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

Knit A Wool Scarf  .   2 Sundays August 2 and 16       10 AM - noon 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. Call us to enroll. 518      828      4554 Cash or check: $95 5% for credit cards Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCknitscarf.htm

SEPTEMBER

IN PERSON

SIT 'N KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, September 13    10-12 pm ET and Sunday, September 27    10-12 pm ET details here: preregistration necessary

Materials list coming soon! Call us to enroll   518      828      4554 mail a check to Countrywool   59 Spring Road   Hudson NY 12534

Elizabeth Zimmermann's RIBWARMER Knit a classic vest with icord edges and mitered shaping. 4 sessions Wednesdays Sept 16 & 30 Friday Oct 16 Wed Oct 28  12:30 - 2:30 $175   cash or check +5% for credit cards

Handspinning Yarn     .  Sunday September 20      10 AM - noon                                               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! $65   cash or check +5% for credit cards Call us to enroll. 518      828      4554 mail a check to Countrywool 59 Spring Road Hudson NY 12534 Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCChandspin.htm

OCTOBER

IN PERSON

SIT 'N KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, October 11    10-12 pm ET and Sunday, October 25    10-12 pm ET details here: preregistration necessary

Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCsweater_aran.htm Call us to enroll   518      828      4554 mail a check to Countrywool   59 Spring Road   Hudson NY 12534

Knit your first cabled sweater with Aran weight USA wool. 4 sessions 1st & 3rd Sundays  Oct 4, 18 Nov 1, 15 2026 $175   cash or check +5% for credit cards

Materials list coming soon! Call us to enroll   518      828      4554 mail a check to Countrywool   59 Spring Road   Hudson NY 12534

Elizabeth Zimmermann's RIBWARMER Knit a classic vest with icord edges and mitered shaping. 4 sessions Wednesdays Sept 16 & 30 Friday Oct 16 Wed Oct 28  12:30 - 2:30 $175   cash or check +5% for credit cards

NOVEMBER

IN PERSON

SIT 'N KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, November 8    10-12 pm ET and Sunday, November 22    10-12 pm ET details here: preregistration necessary

Materials list coming soon! Call us to enroll   518      828      4554 mail/bring a check to Countrywool   59 Spring Road   Hudson NY 12534

STEEKING SUNDAY Cut into your knitting with friends to help you! Sunday November 29 10 am - 3 pm Homemade Soup & bread lunch included bring a pot luck dessert Learn the tricks to steek building, cutting (!) and finishing $80 cash or check

DECEMBER

IN PERSON

SIT 'N KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, December 13    10-12 pm ET and Sunday, December 27    10-12 pm ET details here: preregistration necessary

JANUARY

materials list coming Faroe Blossom Sweater Project class. Learn to perfect stranded knitting. Make a hat, and then a circular and seamless raglan sweater to match. First Sundays starting January 4, 2027 All day on January 4 pot luck lunch!  Then 1st Sundays for 4 months

IN PERSON dates totally weather dependent

SIT 'N KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, January 10     10-12 pm ET and Sunday, January 24    10-12 pm ET details here: preregistration necessary

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

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