ClassesWe offer a variety of classes at beginner, advanced beginner, and advanced levels. Check out the June Classes Calendar for times. It's not necessary to reserve a spot in the regular classes, but it's important to let us know if you're coming to a special class, so we know we have people coming.
Beginning Knitting Classes with Julia
Garden District Needlework offers a free, one-session, two-hour class for new knitters one Saturday a month. We cover how to cast on, knit, and bind off so that you can make a scarf, or afghan, shawl, or other beginner-level knitting projects. All students will need to purchase their starting kit here at Garden District Needlework, which includes a how-to booklet, knitting needles, and a skein of yarn for their first project. This class is always on Saturdays. $20.00.
Advanced Beginning Knitting Classes with Julia
Following up on the skills from the beginner course, this is a $20, one-session class that covers purling, fixing errors, basic pattern reading, and knitting on circular needles. This class is always on Saturdays.
Socks on 2 Circular Needles with Julia
This is a two-session class ($35 total, plus materials) for knitting up socks on 2 circular needles, rather than 4-5 double-pointed needles. This class is always on Saturdays.
Beginning Knitting in Three Sessions with Sally
This is an ongoing class. Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Projects include scarf and hat, additional projects can be made, time permitting. This class is taught in 3 sessions of 2 Hours at $25.00 a session, pay-as-you-go. Project materials (needles, yarn, instruction book) are $20. Wednesday and Friday 10 am-12 PM.
Intermediate Knitting in Three Sessions with Sally
This is an ongoing class. Builds on techniques learned in Knitting Basics. Covers slip stitching, knitting in the round, increasing. Cable stitches will be explored if time permits. This class is taught in 3 sessions of 2 Hours at $25.00 a session, pay-as-you-go. Project materials are additional. Wednesday 1 PM-3 PM.
Advanced Knitting in Four Sessions with Sally
Design your own sweater and tailor it to fit. Four sessions of two hours each. $25.00 a session, pay-as-you-go. Project materials are additional.
Needlepoint One with Diana JohnsonNeedlepoint One projects feature basic and decorative stitches. Students learn how to count in pattern, use a variety of stitches and threads, and compensate partial stitches. Four sessions, two hours each. $135.00 includes canvas, fibers, needles and book.
Crochet One with Sally ChristovichCrochet One covers chain, skip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet, increasing and decreasing. These stitches are the foundation for items from afghans to bikinis. Three sessions at two hours each. $75.00 includes practice yarn and hook. Project materials are additional.
Felting FunThe fun and versatility of felting! From purses to slippers, felting is fun and creative. This class is taught in two sessions, two hours each. $50.00. Project materials are additional and may greatly vary in price depending on your choices.
Additional Workshops
Sock Basics with Diana Johnson
Learn to knit colorful and comfortable socks on two circular needles instead of double-pointeds. Even learn how to knit two socks at once on the same needles and how to adapt patterns for design and size. Fabulous Koigu yarns. Four sessions of two hours each. $50.00. Project materials are additional.
Lace 101 with KateRead patterns and learn techniques to make a colorful and delicate lace shawl. Must have beginner skills. Two sessions at two hours each. $35.00 Project materials are additional.
Cable Knitting 101 with JuliaAdd depth and texture with visual "twists" made with a third needle. Multiple techniques and patterns. Must have beginner skills. One session, two hours. $35.00 Project materials are additional.
Knitting Math 1, 2, 3Do gauges and stitches and increasing evenly drive you a little out of your fun zone? We'll show you the easy way to do your knitting math as you work through your favorite patterns and take on new challenges you may have thought you needed a calculator to understand.
Workshop: Correcting MistakesWe all make mistakes. But experts know how to undo them! Learn how to correct for common mistakes, such as picking up dropped stitches, turning knits into purls, and "frogging" your work several rows at a time so you can fix a large error without starting over.
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and see if we can create it!Garden District Needlework
2011 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-558-0221