Barbara Sue and Cat Bordhi (herself!) at TNNA in San Diego.

We offer classes in needlepoint, knitting and crochet for all skill levels.

We go out of our way - all the way to San Diego, in fact - to be sure our classes are the best. Through The National Needlearts Association, we take classes from top industry professionals. We've taken classes from the fiber-world rock stars, and we're delighted to bring their creative and technical insights to the store. You'll learn what we've learned from the likes of...

Cat Borhdi - innovative sock architecture and techniques; Melissa Leapman - creative cable designs; Sally Melville - color work; Lucy Neatby - finishing garments and fixing mistakes; Elise Duvekot - Knit One Below, the latest knitting innovation; Phillipa Turnbull - elegant and articulate crewel work; Rosalie Peters-Bourque - advanced needlepoint technique.

Here's what's on tap this fall & winter. If you don't see what you want when you want it, private lessons can be arranged - just give us a call.

Beginning Knitting
level: Beginner
date: Saturday, May 18, 11:30-1:30
make: An organic cotton washcloth
learn: Learn knit & purl stitches
bring: Your smiling self
fee: $30 (Includes all materials and instructions)

Needlepoint Sampler
level: Advanced beginner
date: Saturday, June 1, 11:30-1:30
make: Needlepoint sampler
learn: Learn 12 needlepoint stitches plus basketweave with a personal monogram
bring: Scissors
fee: $60 (includes yarn, canvas, stretcher bars, and instruction)

Magic Loop Socks, Top Down
level: Advanced beginner
date: Saturdays June 8, 15, & 29, 11-:30-1:30
make: Socks
learn: Magic Loop technique using long circular needle
bring: your bag of stitching tchotchkes
fee: $65 (includes all yarn, 40” circular needle, patterns, and instruction)

Boo Kitty
level: Intermediate Stitcher
date: Friday, August 2. Must sign up by July 1 (to order materials), 11:30 - 3:30
make: a perr-fectly adorable halloween friend
learn: fun embellishment stitches
bring: Scissors
fee: $130, includes Lunch, needlepoint thread, stitch guide & instruction

Christmas Stocking
level: Advanced beginner Knit
date: Saturday, September 21, 11-:30-1:30
make: Traditional Knitted Christmas Sock
learn: essential sock knitting techniques
bring: #7x16” circ & #7 dpn
fee: $50, includes yarn, pattern & instruction

Jingle Needlepoint Sampler
level: Intermediate Stitcher
date: Thursday, Oct 17, 12:00 - 3:00
make: Companion to last years Joy Sampler
learn: a myriad of specialty stitches and techniques
bring: your bag of stitching tchotchkes
fee: $90 (includes canvas, stitch guide, threads, beads) AND, as an option, we have made arrangements with M. Smart to have your piece framed for an additional $45.

Call (803) 644-0990 right away to reserve your space in class or to get more information on prerequisite skill levels, home work assignments, what to bring and so forth. Don't forget to sign up for our email newsletters - we'll keep you posted on new classes, new stuff and upcoming special events.

Make something you will be proud of.