Moss Brook Fiber Arts

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 … Continue reading Intro to Color Work

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 … Continue reading Introduction to Brioche Knitting

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) … Continue reading Magic Loop

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 … Continue reading Stranded Colorwork

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. … Continue reading Holiday Knitting and Crochet Techniques

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.  … Continue reading Let’s Knit Socks! Class 1

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 … Continue reading Let’s Knit Socks! Class 2

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 … Continue reading Knit and Crochet with a Teacher–Special Holiday Version

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 … Continue reading Chart Reading for Knitting Patterns

Please contact Edith if you would like to take this class on its own.