Crochet and Knitting - Keep Scrolling for Crochet


Knitting

Studio Knitting for Beginners and Continuing
Keep your mind sharp by learning a new skill and keep your fingers nimble by keeping them moving. This open-knitting format is for both beginners and those who want to continue furthering their knitting skills. The participant will learn the basic stitches and develop skills in maintaining an even tension in the piece. The instructor will provide practice needles and practice yarn until the participant determines a project. After the selection of a project, the participant will purchase the necessary supplies. Projects have included knitting a scarf, sweater, blanket, and handbag. Instructor Lizabeth Doty, a professional educator for over 45 years, has taught some of her hobbies, calligraphy and knitting, to students of all ages for years. Join these fun, productive classes. She is a former teacher. Class size limited. Makeup dates, if needed, are added to the end of the session.

Mondays

Classes remaining in current session are: Mon., 3/6, 13, 20, 27 from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Annex (66 Prospect St)

7 Sessions $ 172 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 146)
Mon., 4/3, 17, 24; 5/1, 8, 15, 22 from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Annex (66 Prospect St). No class 5/29.

7 Sessions $ 172 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 146)
Mon., 6/5, 12, 19; 7/10, 17, 24, 31 from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Annex (66 Prospect St). No class 6/26; 7/3.

7 Sessions $ 172 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 146)
Mon., 8/7, 14, 21, 28; 9/11, 18; 10/2 from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Annex (66 Prospect St). No class 9/4, 25.

Tuesdays

Classes remaining in current session are: Tue., 3/7, 14, 21, 28; 4/4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park School

7 Sessions $ 172 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 146)
Tue., 2/7, 14; 3/7, 14, 21, 28; 4/4 from 6 to 8 p.m. from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park School NOTE: 4/4 is the makeup for the snow day on 2/28. People in this class will have an adjusted start date for the next session.

7 Sessions $ 172 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 146)
Tue., 4/4, 18, 25; 5/2, 9, 16, 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park School

7 Sessions $ 172 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 146)
Tue., 5/30; 6/6, 13, 20; 7/11, 18, 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park School. No class 6/27; 7/4. (Summer classes at the Annex).

7 Sessions $ 172 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 146)
Tue., 8/1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 9/5, 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Annex (66 Prospect St).


Thrummed Mittens Workshop
What’s Thrummed? A thrum is a tuft of thread or wool. Using roving which is a continuous strand of loosely twisted and drawn fibers, thrums are created and incorporated into knitting one of the warmest pair of mittens you will ever make. During this two part session you will learn to increase stitches to create a thumb gusset, decrease stitches to taper the mitten, and use the Kitchener stitch to finish the mitten. Keep your mind sharp by learning a new skill or just get started on a special gift! Pre-requisites: In order to participate in this course, you need to know how to cast on, knit, and purl. Class size limited. Register by January 23 so that you can purchase the roving and other materials before class. Instructor Lizabeth Doty, a professional educator for over 45 years, has taught some of her hobbies, calligraphy and knitting, to students of all ages for years. Join these fun, productive classes. She is a former teacher. Class size limited.

3 Sessions (6 hours) $ 77 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 65)
Please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or phone (203) 431-2812 for future dates.

Materials: Size 7 and 8 or sizes 8 and 9 straight or circular needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle, 100% wool bulky yarn (200 grams), and 100% wool (not Superwash) roving (60 grams).

Homework for the First Class: With the smaller of your needles (7 if you are using 7 and 8; 8 if you are using 8 and 9) cast on 32 stitches. Knit 2 x 2 ribbing for three inches ending on a wrong side. The first class will begin from this point.


Crochet

Beginning Crochet
Learn the basic stitches of crochet and work on fun projects - simple to more advanced - as you progress. Bring your own hooks or ask instructor for advice about purchasing. Practice yarn and hook provided. Note: the instruction is for right-handed crochet. Instructor Eileen Burton learned to crochet as a child and has enjoyed crocheting as a hobby since then. Class size limited.

Available Fall 2023. Call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.comto be on a notification list.