Have you always wanted to learn how to knit, but didn’t know which pattern to choose? A warm and Cozy Cowl is a wonderful first project to start your knitting journey. As you knit your cowl, you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and bind off. At the end, you will have a hand-knitted piece you can wear or give as a gift. In class, we will talk about knitting tools, yarn, and gauge. Please bring the following materials to the first class: Yarn: 175-200 yards #6 Super Bulky Yarn. A solid or tonal color is suggested for your first piece so you can see the stitches. Please have your yarn wound into a ball or cake for the first class. Knitting Needle: Circular US Size 15 needle, 24-32” long Optional Tools: Darning Needle, Stitch Marker (or scrap yarn), Scissors, Tape Measure. We will also have extras available to use during class. You can buy yarn and needles in multiple local yarn stores, including: Must Love Yarn, Northeast Fiber Arts Center, The Makery, and Michaels. If you choose to visit Must Love Yarn to purchase any of the supplies needed for class, you can enjoy a 15% discount. Mention at checkout that you are taking a CVU Access class with Krista Atkeson.

Join us for this fun, informative class to learn how to knit a hat! You will learn to Cast On, Knit, Purl, Decrease, and Bind Off. We will talk about yarn, needles, gauge, tools of the trade, and pattern reading. Hats are fun to knit and wear, plus they make great handmade gifts. If you’ve done a bit of knitting before, this class is just the thing to take you through the next steps in your journey! Required Materials: Yarn: 145 - 200 Yards of #5 Bulky Weight Yarn (Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky or similar) Knitting Needles: US 10 or 10.5 16” Circular Needle (to start knitting the ribbing of the hat), US 10 or 10.5 Double Pointed Needles (to decrease for the crown of the hat) Other Tools: Darning Needle, Stitch Marker (or scrap yarn), scissors Optional Materials (if you want to add a pompom): Yarn: 10-20 yards matching or contrasting yarn for pompom (this can be any weight yarn and is a fun way to use up scraps!) Tools: PomPom Maker or some pieces of cardboard You can buy yarn and needles in multiple local yarn stores, including: Must Love Yarn, Northeast Fiber Arts Center, The Makery, and Michaels. If you choose to visit Must Love Yarn to purchase any of the supplies needed for class, you can enjoy a 15% discount. Mention at checkout that you are taking a CVU Access class with Krista Atkeson. "Loved the class. Krista was wonderfully patient and the class varied widely in their skill set. "Krista does a great job explaining the knitting basics and provides the class with additional website resources to help us complete our projects."

In this two-week introduction class, you will create a 5” X 5” mug rug or trivet with the Oxford Punch Needle.Create your own design, or choose from an assortment of punch needle patterns: Bird, Sheep, Maple Leaf or Pine Tree.The class fee includes the pattern, directions, monks’ cloth, and yarn, a $25 value.A tool kit, including a #10 Oxford Regular Punch Needle, Frame, and cover, is provided by the instructor for you to use during the class. If you would like to purchase the kit to keep, you will have the option to do that during class directly from the instructor. If the tool kit is not returned at the end of class, we will need to charge your account.No experience required. Ages 13 and older recommended; younger students are welcome with an adult caregiver who is also registered.