Moss Brook Fiber Arts

Chart Reading for Knitting Patterns
2019-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
Charts can be intimidating and some patterns only have charts. In this class we will learn to read different kinds of charts: colorwork, slip stitch, lace, and cables and work on a dish cloth or afghan square together. We’ll talk about ways to convert charts for people who prefer to knit from written instructions. Join us and never be intimidated by charts again!
Supplies: two colors of worsted weight (size 4) yarn and the appropriate size needles you prefer for back and forth knitting; and your knitting notebook or a pad of paper.
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Knit and Crochet with a Teacher--Special Holiday Version
2018-12-22 10:00 - 15:00
As always, you can bring a project that has you stuck, or learn a new technique. In addition, in honor of the holiday season, we’ll add a twist: instead of a set class time, come by when you would like, between 10 and 3, to fit around all those holiday commitments.
A Quick Fix Clinic visit (an hour or less with a question or 2) is $10 (pay at the class).
A Knit and Crochet with a Teacher class, whenever you would like to come between 10 and 3 is $20–you can use the button below–note it will take you to the Yarn and Soul website for checkout.

Let's Knit Socks! Class 2
2018-11-17 13:00 - 15:00
This is a two session class; the first took place on 10/27
We will begin with a miniature sock, perfect for decoration or as the first half of a baby gift. You’ll learn how to make a heel flap, turn a heel, and pick up gusset stitches. At the second session, you will learn to finish the toe with kitchener stitch. You can use your preferred method for knitting small circumferences: double pointed needles, two circular needles, or magic loop. For the first class, you will need to bring worsted weight yarn, needles to match your yarn, and a yarn needle. For the second class you can bring the particular pattern you would like to knit next and we’ll talk about other sock knitting methods, such as toe up and short row heels and get you started with your next sock.
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Let's Knit Socks! Class 1
2018-10-27 13:00 - 15:00
Second class on 11/17, 1:00-3:00
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
$40 for 2 sessions

We will begin with a miniature sock, perfect for decoration or as the first half of a baby gift. You’ll learn how to make a heel flap, turn a heel, and pick up gusset stitches. At the second session, you will learn to finish the toe with kitchener stitch. You can use your preferred method for knitting small circumferences: double pointed needles, two circular needles, or magic loop. For the first class, you will need to bring worsted weight yarn, needles to match your yarn, and a yarn needle. For the second class you can bring the particular pattern you would like to knit next and we’ll talk about other sock knitting methods, such as toe up and short row heels and get you started with your next sock.

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Holiday Knitting and Crochet Techniques
2018-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
What technique do you want to learn to create your holiday projects? Want to do stranding or intarsia on a holiday stocking or ornament? Knit a cabled sweater? Make a granny square stocking? Bring your ideas, yarn, needles and hooks, and patterns if you have them, and I’ll share the techniques you need to succeed.

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Stranded Colorwork
2018-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
Learn to do two color knitting while creating a stranded color work project. Bring your own pattern, or use the hat pattern I will provide. Bring yarn for your pattern or three different colors of a worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles (16” circular for the hat). You will learn to read a chart, maintain tension, keep colors consistent on the back, and more.

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Magic Loop
2018-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
Magic Loop is a great way to knit small items like socks, sleeves, and mittens in the round. Many people find it easier to learn than double pointed needles. I will provide a pattern for a newborn baby hat, but bring your own small circumference pattern if you prefer. Bring dk weight yarn (or yarn for your pattern) and a 40 inch circular needle appropriate to the yarn

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Introduction to Brioche Knitting
2018-08-25 13:00 - 15:00
Brioche Knitting makes a wonderfully squishy cloth that is toasty warm. You’ll learn the basic single-color version and start a hot mat. Once you are comfortable with basic brioche, we’ll try two colors on the hot mat. Then we’ll talk about some of the next steps in Brioche, such as in the round, and maybe plan your next project. To register for this class, e-mail Edith at edith@mossbrookfiberarts.com.
Materials: Bring a two contrasting worsted weight yarns and a circular needle you would normally use with that yarn.

Intro to Color Work
2018-08-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
Learn the basics of three types of two-color knitting: mosaic (also called slip stitch), intarsia, and stranded. We’ll make a cup sleeve using the three techniques, touch on chart reading, and if there is time, talk about your next color work project . To sign up, e-mail Edith at edith@mossbrookfiberarts.com.
Level: Advanced Beginner or above
Materials: 3 balls (20 g or more) in three different contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn with appropriate needles for knitting both flat and small circumference in the round.

Introduction to Knitting with Beads
2018-07-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
Learn the basics of adding beads to your knitting. We’ll make a small project using each of the three main methods for adding beads. Bring a fingering weight (sock) yarn and appropriate needles.
$25 class cost includes $5 materials fee
