CLASS REGISTRATION You can register for any class in person at London Yarns or call the store at 519-474-0403 with your name, phone number and payment information; once payment is received your seat is reserved.
NOTE: We need a minimum of 2 students per class for these classes to run.
GLACIUS HAT – TWO-HANDED FAIRISLE CLASS One 2.5-hour Session Cost: $50 (yarn & pattern to be purchased separately) Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm Teachers: Judy & Cheryl
Never get your yarns tangled up again! This unique stranding method makes Fair Isle knitting fast and easy with no messy floats on the reverse side. Your Fair Isle fabric will not pucker or pull. You will love to knit in Fairisle and you will never again be intimidated by intricate all-over colourwork patterns.
Unlike stranded Fair Isle knitting, this Two-Handed Method automatically eliminates any floats from occurring on the wrong side of the fabric! This is accomplished as the colour not in use is magically woven in with the colour that is in use.
Here is the best part…Your two yarns NEVER GET TANGLED UP! Once you have learned the 3 simple steps to this technique, you can use the Two-Handed Fair Isle method on anything Fair Isle; sweaters, yokes, shawls, wraps, cowls, scarves, mittens, hats, you name it!
Students will be able to practice on shop samples until they feel confident enough to work on their hat. They will also learn how to read colour work charts.
When choosing colours, high contrast colours are most effective for this hat. Students can get two hats from just 2 skeins of Estelle Worsted or Berroco Vintage and are offered the choice of crown shaping – work from the pattern as written or knit Judy’s revised crown shaping. If desired, you can add a faux fur pompom to finish off your hat!
Rated: Advanced Beginner Pre-Requisite: Familiar with knitting in the round Required: Students will purchase the Glacius Hat pattern through London Yarns, if needed, along with 2 skeins of Estelle Worsted or Berroco Vintage Worsted Bring to Class: 3.75 mm x 40 cm and 4.50 mm x 40 cm and 4.50 double pointed needles (for the crown); please wind the skeins into balls prior to class. HOMEWORK:Cast on and knit the entire brim of the hat before coming to class. The pattern calls for a twisted [k1tbl, p1] rib but you can work a regular [k1, p1] rib if you prefer. Please bring the completed brim on the needles, the larger circular needles & contrast coloured yarn to class. This will enable students to jump right into the Fairisle part of the hat. NEW DATE…
MESA SCARF – TUNISIAN CROCHET One 2-hour Session Cost: $40 (yarn & pattern to be purchased separately) Date & Time: Thursday, March 26/26 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teacher: Cheryl
Are you familiar with basic crochet stitches? Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Please join Cheryl in learning the ‘Tunisian Simple Stitch’ (TSS). It’s an easy stitch to learn and yet the results are fantastic!!
The Mesa scarf is quick to learn and quick to make up. The long colour changing repeats of Aurora DK along with a contrasting solid colour create a gorgeous ‘stained glass’ effect, or as Cheryl says ‘magic happens!’
Cheryl will guide you through learning to read a Tunisian Crochet pattern, how to change colours without cutting the yarns and how to do the ‘TSS’, along with a ‘return pass’. If those terms are foreign to you, not to worry! Cheryl will personally help you become very familiar with them.
Students will start the scarf in class and get the repeat well in mind enabling you to finish the scarf at home. You might even feel confident enough to try the making the hat that is included in the pattern!
The finished scarf measures 9” wide x 78” long, but is easily customized.
Rated: Advanced Beginner Pre-Requisite: Familiar with basic crochet stitches Required: Students will purchase the Mesa Hat and Scarf pattern through London Yarns, if needed, along with 1 ball of Aurora DK and 1 skein of Estelle Double Knit (or 1 skein of Vintage DK, or 2 balls of Vintage Baby). Bring to Class: 6.00, 7.00 or 8.00 mm Tunisian Crochet Hook (depending on your gauge) with a 12” cord if using IC’s, locking stitch markers and please wind the skein into a ball prior to class.
GLACIUS HAT – TWO-HANDED FAIRISLE CLASS
MESA SCARF – TUNISIAN CROCHET
