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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 June 29 August 31 September 7 May 21 June 4 July 2

MAY

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

Knit A Basic Sweater: Sundays, March 2, April 6, May 4 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. $140 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation

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

JUNE

Handspinning Yarn     .  Sunday   June 1      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 held at Countrywool but taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $50   visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCChandspin.htm

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

Materials list: https://countrywool.co/classesCGCCspingrease.htm

Spinning Raw Sheeps Wool: Sunday, June 15 11 AM -1 PM    . Has the big chore of washing and prepping a wool fleece before you spin it got you down? Learn to cut through the process and spin right off the sheep!!! Hand spinning skills and a wheel/drop spindle needed for this class. This class will be held at Countrywool but taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $50   visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation

Summer Small Projects Marathon details: https://countrywool.co/classes_socks.htm

SOCKS Sunday, June 29 Wednesday July 16 Wednesday August 6 Sunday August 31 11 AM -1 PM  .   Knit through a single pair or 3 pairs (!) of socks learning new techniques and using various sock yarns. Learn: Toe Up and Top Down Magic Loop Double pointed needles Circular needles Twisted German Cast On Short Row Heel Figure 8 cast on peasant heel dutch heel sewn bind off wedge toe star toe south american join $140 includes all 3 patterns & 8 hours in person instruction as well as continuing online support yarns and needles extra

JULY

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

Summer Small Projects Marathon details: https://countrywool.co/classes_socks.htm

SOCKS Sunday, June 29 Wednesday July 16 Wednesday August 6 Sunday August 31 11 AM -1 PM  .   Knit through a single pair or 3 pairs (!) of socks learning new techniques and using various sock yarns. Learn: Toe Up and Top Down Magic Loop Double pointed needles Circular needles Twisted German Cast On Short Row Heel Figure 8 cast on peasant heel dutch heel sewn bind off wedge toe star toe south american join $140 includes all 3 patterns & 8 hours in person instruction as well as continuing online support yarns and needles extra

Handspinning Yarn     .  Sunday   July 20      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. $75   visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCChandspin.htm

AUGUST

Summer Small Projects Marathon details: https://countrywool.co/classes_socks.htm

SOCKS Sunday, June 29 Wednesday July 16 Wednesday August 6 Sunday August 31 11 AM -1 PM  .   Knit through a single pair or 3 pairs (!) of socks learning new techniques and using various sock yarns. Learn: Toe Up and Top Down Magic Loop Double pointed needles Circular needles Twisted German Cast On Short Row Heel Figure 8 cast on peasant heel dutch heel sewn bind off wedge toe star toe south american join $140 includes all 3 patterns & 8 hours in person instruction as well as continuing online support yarns and needles extra

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

SEPTEMBER

SIT KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, September 14    10-12 pm ET preregistration necessary

Rip Van Winkle Knitting and Spinning Weekend Retreat
registration opens July 1, 2025
save the dates! September 26, 27 & 28

OCTOBER

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

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

Knit A Basic Sweater: Sundays, October 19, November 30, & December 21 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. $180 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation

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. $85 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCknitscarf.htm

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

Knit A Basic Sweater: Sundays, October 19, November 30, & December 21 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. $180 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. This class will be taught in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Community College. Call them to enroll  (518)697-6370. $85 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCknitscarf.htm

SIT KNIT 'N SPIN:  Sunday, December 14    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. $75   visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCChandspin.htm

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

Knit A Basic Sweater: Sundays, October 19, November 30, & December 21 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. $180 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation

2026

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Knit A Wool Scarf  .   2 Saturdays held at Columbia Greene Community College February 7 & 21       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. $75 visit columbiagreene.edu/continuingeducation Materials list: https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCknitscarf.htm

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