Join us each Friday afternoon for Stitch Together (knit, crochet and other handworks welcome) from 12:30 – 3:00pm. It’s a great place for you to get or share advice, show off your finished project, find out about the latest greatest pattern, and of course, see what is new in the Cottage. Continuing to meet every Friday Afternoon (except for Holidays).
Cost: FREE
Join us each Thursday Night for Stitch Nite (knit, crochet and other handworks welcome) from 5 – 7 pm. It’s a great place for you to get or share advice, show off your finished project, find out about the latest greatest pattern, and of course, see what is new in the Cottage. The Magpies will provide coffee, tea, and water. Light snacks are welcome. Continuing to meet every Thursday Night (except for Holidays) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Are you a beginning knitter who want to increase their skills?
This is the place for you! Following the Learn-To-Knit Afghan Book by Barbara G. Walker, we will explore 32 different knitting techniques during the upcoming year. We meet every other week, learning a new technique and work throughout the year to enhance our knitting skills. Continuing to meet every other Thursday Night 4:00p.m. This group is open to anyone who purchases the book ($19.99) and at least 3 skeins of yarn from Magpie’s Cottage to get started .
After you complete this book you should be able to proclaim your PGK (Pretty Good Knitter) Degree and you will officially be the Boss of Your Yarn!
NOTE: This group will meet directly before Thursday Stitch Together, so please stay and enjoy knitting at the cottage.
Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate
Instructor: Karla
Cost: Book & Yarn to start
6-10: Chapter 1, Sq. 3 Basketweave
6-24: Chapter 2, Sq. 11 Miniature Mosaic
7-8: Chapter 3, Sq. 19 Instant Plaid
7-22: Chapter 4, Sq. 27 Wickerwork
8-5: Chapter 5, Sq. 35 Lacing Cable
8-19: Chapter 6, Sq. 43 Trinity Stitch
9-2: Chapter 7, Sq. 51 Faggoting and Fancy Rib
9-16: Chapter 8, Sq. 59 Dip-Stitch Check
Knitting 101 Magpie’s Dishcloth – Learn the basics of knitting
You will learn basics of knitting. Cast-on, Knit, Purl, and Bind-off.. We supply the yarn, needles, pattern and beginning knittng book. We offer 2 different class times to fit your schedule – day or night.
Dates: Tues Sept 7 & 21 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. and Weds Sept 15 & 29 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.
Skill Level: New Knitter
Teachers: Karla Krueger & Kim Harder
Cost: $45.00 Includes pattern (dishcloth), teaching handout, US 8 knitting needles, and (1) skein of Fantasy Natural yarn
The “Thorp” Helmet Hat – Child and Adult sizes! This classic looking “helmet hat” offers a top down version to the tradition of knitting hats in the round.
Dates: Monday, Sept 13 & 27 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner – should be comfortable casting on & off, knitting & purling.
Teacher: Kim Harder
Cost: $40 Includes pattern
Materials Needed: 200 yards of Worsted Weight Merino, Size 9 -16” long circular needle, and (4) size 9 double point needles.
Start with the very basics in this learn how to crochet class. Students will leave knowing how to chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and half crochet. You will leave with a sampler and all the beginning techniques to start you on the great skill of crocheting.
Dates: Tuesdays, Sept 14 & 28 (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Beginner
Teacher: Kim Oslund
Cost: $45.00 includes pattern, crochet hook and 1 skein of Encore yarn.
Beyond Basic Crochet 102 – Magpie’s Market Bag
Continue with the fundamentals and expanding on basic stitches. This “part 2” crochet class will help students learn pattern reading and expand on standard stitch techniques all while completing a terrific and useful market bag.
Dates: Saturday, Oct 2 & 16 (10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
Skill Level: Beginner and Beyond should understand basic crochet terms & stitches
Teacher: Kim Oslund
Cost: $40.00 includes pattern.
Learn mittens along with beginning cabling. This pattern gives you the knowledge of both mitten shaping and cabling. Join Karla as she helps you complete this unique and modern mitten pattern.
Dates: Tuesday, Oct 5 & 26 (5:30 – 7:30)
Skill Level: Intermediate – you should know the basic concepts of knitting (cast on, bind off, knit & purl in round)
Teacher: Karla Krueger
Cost: $40 Includes pattern
Materials Needed: 2 skeins of Chunky Malabrigo, Chunky Universal, or (1) skein of Cascade ECO, (2) US 8 circular needles & double pointed needles (Size Small) or (2) US 11 circular needles & double pointed needles (Size Medium), stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn.
A Magpie Favorite!!!
Are you a yarn “thrower” and secretly have always wanted to knit in the “continental” way? Now’s your chance! Learn the continental way and be on your way to Fair Isle Knitting while making a sweetheart hat.
Dates: Saturday, Oct 9 (10:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner - should be comfortable casting on & off, knitting & purling
Teacher: Bobbi Kraft
Cost: $35 Includes hand-out
Materials Needed: 200 yds of worsted weight yarn (main color), Small amount of worsted weight yarn (contrast color), 16” circular needle size US #8 (or needle size to obtain gauge of 4.5 sts/inch), Double pointed #8 needles & Stitch marker
A small bit of pre-class homework is required.
Have fun with this original Noni Night Garden Felted Evening Bag. This class is great for a beginning knitter who looking to be introduced to a terrific felting project. You will learn a fun way to embellish with beads, knit flowers and i cords.
Dates: Monday, Oct 11 & 25 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Beginner - should know how to cast on & off, knit & purl
Teacher: Karla Krueger
Cost: $45 Includes Noni Bag pattern
Materials Needed: 200 yard of felt able worsted weight wool, (3) 100 yds each of felt able fibers in assorted colors, US 11 – 16” circular needle, US 11 DP needles, US 5 & 8 straights
Learn the “entwined” secret to this beautiful shawl by Deby Lake just in time for your holiday events. It features, knit and purl stitches, I-cord and Picot Bind off Edges.
Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 12, Nov. 16 & 30 (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner, should be comfortable casting on & binding off, knit & purl.
Teachers: Karla Krueger & Kim Harder
Cost: $45 Includes pattern
Materials Needed: Approximately 600 yards of WW (i.e. Malabrigo or Universal) US 9 needles or to gauge for 4 stitches to the inch, stitch markers and tapestry needle.
These cozy and fun to make slippers are a great project for a first time felting. Make a pair for each member of your family. Felting night will be held on Tuesday, December 7th from 5:30-7:30.
Dates: Monday, Oct 12 & Nov 2 (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Beginner
Teacher: Kim Oslund
Cost: $45 Includes Fiber Trends pattern
Materials Needed: 500-850 yards (depending on size) worsted weight wool, (1) US 13 24 & 16″ circular needles, stitch markers, & tapestry needle
This class will be limited to 5 students to insure personal attention. We start with the very basics in this kids learn how to knit class. Students will leave with the knowledge of how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. We will be making a simple bean bag.
Dates: Wednesday, Oct 13 & 27 (3:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
Skill Level: Beginner – new to knitting – Ages 8 and up – parents are welcomed to sit in, but not required to
Teachers: Karla Krueger & Kim Harder
Cost: $30, Includes pattern, teaching handout, knitting needles, and (1) skein of yarn
Looking to shake things up? Learn this fun and easy toe-up method of knitting socks from a true knitting Olympian and soon you too will be going for sock gold! You will learn Wendy’s Magic Cast-on technique, increasing, a short row heel and Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Sewn Bind-Off.
Dates: Monday Oct 18 & Nov 8 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner – know how to cast on & off, knit & purl
Teacher: Bobbi Kraft
Cost: $40.00 Includes pattern
Materials Needed: 100g sock yarn, (2) 16” size 2 circular needles or size to fit gauge.
Crochet & Knit with wire!? Join Karla in learning the ins and outs of this beautiful technique of wire crochet and knitting. You will go home with a beautiful beaded necklace. Bring your own extra beads if you’d like, but everything else is included for this one of a kind project.
Date: Tuesday, Oct 19 (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
Skill Level: Beginner, should know how to chain stitch & basic knitting stitches
Teacher: Karla Krueger
Cost: $50 Includes pattern, (1) spool wire, (2) hanks of beads, closures, and (1) crochet hook and (1) set of bamboo knitting needles.
Materials Needed: All materials are provided in the class fee (beads, wire, crochet hook, clasp).
Are you looking for a fun and enjoyable late afternoon of knitting? Do you want to practice your newly learned fair isle skills? Join Liz for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon of 2 color Fair Isle knitting all while creating this stylish Tam.
Dates: Thursdays, Oct 21 & Nov 4 & 18 (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Recommended Intro to Fair Isle Class
Teacher: Liz Colomb
Cost: Free w/ purchase. This group is open to anyone who purchases the Autumn Tam Pattern by Nancy McFarlane and at least 2 skeins of JoJo Land yarn from Magpie’s Cottage.
Additional Materials Needed: (1) size 2 & 4 16” circular needle and set of #4 DP needles
NOTE: This group will meet directly before Thursday Stitch Together, so please stay and enjoy knitting at the Cottage.
Join Caleb for a Saturday morning of adorable crocheting! Caleb walks through the steps of crocheting and assembling a Happy Pumpkin just in time for fall in this one day class.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 23 (9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Skill Level: Beginner, must know basic crochet skills.
Teacher: Caleb Richter
Cost: $25 Includes handout
Materials Needed: (1) skein of Pumpkin Orange WW yarn, crochet hook size G-6, Magpie’s will provide stuffing and accent color yarn.
Are you ready to try lace? This comfy cowl teaches both simple lace pattern reading and 80 or 90 stitches worth of grafting 2 knitted pieces together using the Kitchener stitch method. A great class to strengthen your skills!
Dates: Monday, Nov 15 & 29 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner, should be comfortable casting on & off, knitting & purling.
Teacher: Kim Harder
Cost: $40 Includes pattern
Materials Needed: 110 yards of worsted weight yarn, (1) each US8-16” & US -7 16” circular needles, tapestry needle, marker, scrap yarn
This trendy felted day bag teaches shaping, circular knitting and pattern reading. Join Jodi for a couple of evenings of fast and fun knitting. A great project for a fairly new knitter. Felting night will be held on Tuesday, December 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Dates: Tuesday, Nov 16 & 30 (6:00 – 7:30 p.m)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner, should be comfortable casting on & off, knitting & purling.
Teacher: Jodi Hartlaub
Cost: $45.00 includes 2 Old Bags pattern.
Materials Needed: (2 or 3) skeins of felted worsted weight yarn, (1) US8-24” circular needles, US8 DPNs, tapestry needle, (3) stitch holders & markers
As we continue our knitting journey, we need to focus on the special techniques that allow us to finish with style. In this workshop you will learn to produce smooth lines in seaming, pick up the right number of stitches for edges, create button bands and buttonholes, along with other finishing touches. After this class your projects will be “picture perfect”
Date: Saturday, Dec 4 (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Skill Level: Beginner – should know how to cast on & off, knit & purl.
Cost: $40.00 Includes handout
Material Needed: A light colored worsted weight wool (gauge 4-5 st/in) like Galway or Encore US size 8 needles (or size to get gauge)
A small bit of pre-class homework is required.
Join us for an evening of felting at the cottage! Bring your items from any of the felting class taught this fall or another project looking to be finished.
Date: Tuesday, Dec 7 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Skill Level: Any
Teachers: Karla Krueger & Kim Harder
Cost: $20 Includes handout. FREE if you took the Noni, Lucy Bag or Felted Slipper class.
Materials Needed: An item to felt – must be made of feltable wool.
In an effort to better serve Magpie’s clients, the YARN PROFESSORS will be available for out-of-store projects (yarn and pattern not purchased at The Cottage) for a $5.00 fee and of course FREE for in-store projects (yarn and pattern purchased at The Cottage). No Appointment is necessary, just walk in Fridays from 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. and help will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. (Please note: This time is set aside for limited help, NOT for instruction, one-on-one instruction is available for a fee of $25.00 per hour.)
Students receive 10% OFF all purchases one week before class begins through the last day of class.
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Do you want to learn a new technique or a new skill with one-on-one attention from one of our pro knitters? Magpie’s Cottage offers private lessons starting at $25/hour! Give us a call, or send us an e-mail at info@magpiescottage.com to schedule an appointment!
