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Enter the World of Lace with Michele Bernstein

Lace is one of my favorite things to knit. The cooperation between looping yarn overs and slanting decreases, the formation of airy, geometric patterns, and the potential to add a dash of elegance to...

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Design Your Own Slip Stitch Cowl with Michele Bernstein

Slipped stitches are wonderful way to get the look of colorwork, without needing to carry two strands of yarn. It adds delightful squoosh, too. If you’ve never encountered slip stitch patterns, or have...

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What’s on Your Knitting Bucket List?

There are some knitting techniques that seem like the equivalent of a double back flip of the high dive. These tricks shock, thrill, and inspire us. We wonder if a day will come when we’ll be confident...

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Innovative Classes with Michele Bernstein in November

We have some wonderful classes lined up in November with one of our favorite local teachers and designers, Michele Bernstein. Wether you’re looking for a quick project that utilizes an unusual...

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Tips for Perfect Knits with Michele Bernstein

Sometimes people ask me how long I’ve been knitting. Or more bluntly, how long it took me to learn what I know. When I think about it, I remember long stretches of frustration. I’ll occasionally come...

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Fun Classes for Quick Gifts!

The Holidays always sneak up on me, and this can lead to a little panic. There is something so special about handmade gifts, but it’s almost impossible to find time to make them during an already busy...

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Winter Warmth with Classes at Twisted

Knitted accessories have many qualities to recommend them. Not only can they be made to custom-fit heads, hands and feet that have trouble with mass produced sizes, they are a delight for the knitter,...

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Expand Your Skills with Socks and Mitts

Ready to try something new? Join two talented local designers for classes that focus on exciting techniques with portable, lightweight projects – you might say they’re super concentrated! Doug Fir...

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Classes to Love in February

  EZ’s February Baby/Toddler Cardigan, Sunday, February 7, 14 & 21, from 12:00-2:00pm, with Parna Mehrbani. Discover why this Elizabeth Zimmermann original is one of the knitting world’s perennial...

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Get Your Knits Into Shape!

Knitters of all levels can benefit from these fabulous classes – even beginners. In fact, these classes will set you on the right track for future knitting success and gorgeous finished projects!...

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Knit With Confidence

The are few things as frustrating to knitters as discovering a mistake, especially if it has been a few rows since it happened. It can be tricky to figure out what has gone wrong, and what to do next....

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Classes for Beautiful Knits

Bored with basic stitches? Sign up for Be Manipulative! Elongated Novelty Stitches, Deconstructed – Saturday, April 23, from 10:30am-1:00pm, with Michele Bernstein. Learn new ways to add texture to...

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New Stitches & Techniques for Spring

Is your knitting stuck in a rut? We have several upcoming classes with Michele Bernstein that are sure to engage, challenge, and inspire you! Be Manipulative! Elongated Novelty Stitches, Deconstructed:...

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Discover Herringbone Braids!

Herringbone Braids & Beyond: Braids, Stranded Colorwork & Yarn Dominance: Saturday, May 14, from 2:00-6:00pm. During this in-depth class, Michele Bernstein will unveil the ins and outs of...

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Knitting Oomph!

Would you like to add something special to your knitting? Do you have patterns in your queue you’d love to tackle, but wonder if you’re up to those unusual stitches and techniques? Join local designers...

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More Stitches to Love

One of the amazing things about knitting is that a tiny handful of techniques form the foundation for so many creative textures. When you think about it, everything comes down to knit and purl....

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Whip Your Knitting Into Shape!

Blocking: It’s Magic! Saturday, June 25 from 11:00am-1:00pm. Learn why “Don’t Panic. It’ll block out.” is #4 on Twisted’s List of Rules for Knitting & Life! Good blocking makes a big impact. Join...

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Knitting Adventures

Intro to Steeking – Bucket List Coffee Cuff & Coaster: Wednesday, August 3 & 10, from 6:00-7:30pm. Steeking is on the list for every knitting skill completist! This slightly spooky technique is...

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Upcoming Classes with Michele Bernstein

Join one of our favorite local designers for these fabulous classes! We still have room in Log Cabin Knitting, Monday, August 15 from 6:00-8:30pm. This technique is a marvelous way to use up your small...

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Tricks, Tips & Treats for Knitters

The always delightful Michele Bernstein joins us for exciting classes on advanced techniques this November. Sign up, and even your knitterly friends will be impressed by your new skills! Herringbone...

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