Got a special skein of sock yarn but you're not sure you'll have enough yardage?  Does knitting on double points make you feel like you're losing a fight with a hedgehog?  Does picking up gusset stitches make your eyes cross? Have you been vanquished by the deadly Second Sock Syndrome?  This class will allow you to deal with these problems and more, by learning how to knit 2 toe-up socks side by side on one long circular!  Techniques will include learning the Magic Loop method, a really nifty cast-on, afterthought heels and working both your socks at the same time, using a basic generic sock pattern that will allow you to use any yarn weight to make socks that are uniquely your own.  Students should have completed at least one sock (or sock class) prior to taking this, and have basic knitting skills.

This very easy jacket is knit in pieces and then knitted together. The pattern is written as a 52" finished size, but Marcia will help you down-size or up-size as needed. In the first class, you will work on gauge and sizing. The second session will start to connect the panels, and in the third class you will put in the sleeves, lapels, and collar.

Everyone makes mistakes in their knitting. The secret is knowing how to fix them. In this class, you'll learn how to fix common knitting mistakes like dropped or twisted stitches and even how to rip back and pick your work back up. We'll also cover how to count rows and read your knitting so you never have to feel lost in your knitting again.

This one-day workshop is perfect for learning to knit with your yarn in the left hand. Marcia will teach right-hand knitters how to knit with their left hand while making a cute hat, learning both two-color knitting and purling with your yarn in the left hand.

This fun hooded sweatshirt with a pouch is knit in the round with very little finishing. The pattern is provided for children's size 2 through an adult size 48 chest so get ready to make them for the entire family. In session one, you will learn how to knit the pouch right onto the sweater and fuse it at the top. The sleeves are knit separately and joined at the yoke. In session two, we will join under the arms and close the hood. There is a little homework for this class so be sure to register early.

This one-session class is the perfect introduction to knitting in the round and/or to felting, as you'll work with Sue and a variety of patterns of your choosing to make some cute felted containers that are both decorative and useful!

Never fear, and no, you won't need Underdog. Often feared for their peculiar appearance with multiple needles poking out at odd angles, these smaller projects are remarkably simple as well as infinitely portable. Waiting in line, at a football game, even during lectures and movies, these quick-to-knit and easily stowed projects are often knitters' candy—simple, quick, and on to the next project. This class focuses on the basics using traditional construction and tools*, but with these simple guidelines, you can move easily into more detailed patterns with confidence.

Knit a top-down raglan sweater for yourself (the best choice), a guy in your life, or even a little one for babies or children. With countless patterns to choose from you’rebound to find one that fits your needs and wants just right! The perfect class for newer knitters as well as those who want to master something beyond the scarf, the best part is that when you bind off, you can pop it on and wear it home—NO SEAMING NECESSARY!

Michigan local Melynda Bernardi of French Press Knits came up with what may well have been THE "must knit" of this Christmas season—she designed a pair of felted slippers based on her favorite ballet flats! This clever patern, constructed more like shoes than like the usual felted slipper, is simple enough for beginners, yet also satisfying for more advanced knitters, as a pair can be done very quickly, creating an ideal last-minute gift. Using less than 350 yards of feltable yarn and large needles, students should be able to complete knitting a pair during class, with the ability to complete their slippers (felting and finishing) on their own. Join the many knitters who claim these slippers are darn near addictive!

This is an all-day introduction to sock knitting, from start to finish! You'll work with heavy-worsted weight yarn and a fun pattern from Cottage Creations to create a child-size sock that covers all the steps necessary to make socks out of any yarn for any foot. Perfect for those who can't make a multi-session class, Sabrina's here to help you through this boot camp for sock knitters!

If you love socks but aren't wild about double points, this is your class. If you love double points but find that you break them or that they're difficult to take with you, this is also your class. If you just want to know how on earth someone uses circular needles to knit tubes that are smaller around than is feasible for one circular used traditionally, you're also in luck. Rob teaches the basics of sock construction without double pointed needles in this very useful two-session class.

Using modular (mitered) knitting techniques, you will learn the ins and outs of creating a fun pair of mittens with a diamond pattern. This creative non-traditional design uses any number of sock-weight yarns, with special emphasis on hand-painted pretties. Laurie's here to guide you through the process, which is addictive and fun!

Rob's here to guide you through this fun project that's a great introduction to knitting lace while you make a really pretty shawl. It's not the most challenging lace you're apt to find, but it is approachable, empowering, and (best of all) beautiful.

Are you an absolute beginner who's never knitted a stitch before but wants to join in on the fun? This three-session class is designed to teach you the basics--knit, purl, cast on, cast off, simple increases/decreases, and more, all while creating some wonderful cotton face cloths that are sure-fire winners.

Turn your world upside-down with Rob and this three-session class that will revolutionize your sock knitting forever (well, at least for these five weeks!). We'll learn two different ways of casting on at the toes, how to insert an afterthought heel, and a method of binding off that's extra stretchy for a good fit. Best of all, you can use either double points or two circulars (if you don't know how to knit with two circulars, you will by the time class is over!)—the choice is yours!

It's a breeze to knit a sweater when each piece is only a few inches wide. This stunning kimono-style cardigan is worked in straight panels in various shades to create a final show-stopping garment. The class includes help in choosing coordinating yarns as well as seaming your pieces for a fabulous finished coat you'll wear for years to come.

You've done it from the bottom, and maybe from the top. Now it's time to try sideways! Knit this sweater from the cuff to the center and seam it up the back! Just like the Wallaby (and by the same designer) this sweater requires minimal finishing. Make it from tiny baby size to adult. Here is another sweater that you'll be making for the entire family.

Use a unique construction technique to create a beautiful stash busting sweater with no seams. This sweater is a great way to use up odds and ends and those fabulous one-of-a-kind finds. Bring your stash and spend the first night playing. I will guide you through all the tricky bits of the pattern

Knit a sweater from cuff to cuff using a random stripe pattern. Use yarns from your stash and mix in some wonderful new goodies to create this great show-stopper of a jacket you'll wear again and again. Best of all, it can be customized to your style--long or short, wild or sedate!

Learn to make simple mitered square domino blocks and the only slightly more involved double-mitered rectangle. We'll cover the basics of mitered surface design, picking up stitches, what to do with ends, and how to incorporate these techniques into other projects.

The ladies at Mason-Dixon Knitting asked their readers to describe the perfect sweater. This is the result. If you have taken our "Never Touched a Needle" class or worked on scarves and are ready for the next class, this is it! Sue will walk you through your first sweater holding your hand the whole way. You will be guided through from gauge swatch and casting on to sewing your sweater together.

This felted bag is knitted using the entrelac method, a fun technique that resembles a basketweave pattern. The bag's deep, round shape is great for shopping at open-air summer markets as well as serving very well as a knitting/project bag (deep body with double straps). Not only will you learn how to knit entrelac, you'll learn how to knit backwards (trust me, it's fun and very useful). Best of all, it's a great way to try entrelac, as any minor boo-boos will be felted away in the washing machine.