Fuzzy Wuzzy's goal is to have a comprehensive class list and teach classes where the students learn something new --- either a technique or an improved way of doing one!  More classes are always being added.  Please check back!

If a class says "call the store", it means we will try to accommodate your schedule --- so please do call!

Private classes are available at a cost of $20/hour.  Please call or visit the store to arrange.

Inna Voltchkova is back teaching Russian Lace at Fuzzy Wuzzy Yarns this winter.

Learn her latest pattern published in Piecework's 2011 Lace Issue --- a diamond lace scarf called The Year of the Dragon Scarf.  Students will learn Orenburg lace knitting techniques and diagonal and strawberry motifs along with  lace chart reading.  Students should know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.  Two two-hour classes - $50 plus supplies.  An additional $5 payable to teacher for color copies of lace patterns/charts will be due at the first class.

Monday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     2/6 and 2/20

The Ushki Hat

Learn to make Inna's non-traditionally constructed hat with a wave-shaped brim with bobbled-edge that covers the ears.  Two two-hour classes - $50 plus supplies.

Monday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.        2/13 and 2/27 

Kollage Yarns Feed Your Creativity Classes

Something new at Fuzzy Wuzzy!!!  Monthly classes with specific projects that give you a chance to try out Kollage's fabulous yarns!   Colors are unique for each student which are first come, first serve in terms of color choice (they are all beautiful!)  Get everything you need in a neat little project bag -  to make Dangerous Curves Cowl- a curvy lace rib cowl designed for Kollage by Sandi Rosner.  One two hour class - $20 plus $   kit.    

Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.       In February

Convertible Mitts/Flip-top Gloves

Hard to find a well-written pattern to make these, but this one fills the bill!!!  Kelly's teaching these smart-phone friendly mitts in a three-session workshop.   Made in sock/fingering weight. Three two-hour sessions - $60 plus supplies.

Friday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.      2/17, 2/24 and 3/2

Fingerless Mitts

Learn to make these beautiful patterned, fingerless mitts with picot-edging that works in a variety of fibers and weights of yarn.  Students should be familiar with working on double-point needles.  Basic mitten construction techniques will be taught in this class.  Two two-hour classes --- $45 plus supplies. 

Friday  1:30 - 3:30 p.m.                   2/10 and 2/24

Ringed-Cuff Mittens

Come learn how to make the Ringed-Cuff Beginner Mittens. These are the ones you’ve all been eyeing and trying on in the store!!! I love how they fit, and they fit everyone!  Students should be familiar with knit, purl, increases, decreases, and knitting in the round on dpn's.

Techniques students will learn are:

1) Knitting mittens with double pointed needles (DPN’s) in the round.
2) Unique horizontal ribbed cuff design.
3) Thumb gusset.
4) Top decrease.
5) Finishing the thumb.

After this class, you will know the basic mitten techniques well enough to inspire you to create many pairs of mittens for your family and friends. Wonderful small gift items for warmth and wear!!!  Three two-hour class sessions - $60 plus supplies.  Class minimum:  3 students.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 noon          2/11, 2/18 and 2/25

Thrummed Mittens

You will learn how to knit with roving to make the coziest, softest, warmest,and FUZZYest mittens that are just plain fun to wear!!!  Students should have made basic mittens before this class.  Two two-hour classes --- $50 plus supplies. 

Tuesday  10 a.m. - 12 noon                       2/14 and 2/21

Woolie Bullie Mitts

Try something new and display your knitting talents all winter long!  This cozy, warm pair of mittens simply begs to be knit!  A quick-knit gift that's fun to wear.

Pattern purchase is required, and students should know how to knit, purl, and be familiar with knitting on double-point needles.  Techniques learned include how to do right-hand and left-hand shaping, right and left increases and whip stitch detail.  Three two-hour class sessions --- $60 plus supplies.  Class minimum:  3 students.

Wednesday,  1 - 3 p.m.             1/11, 1/25 and 2/8

Jenni's Helix Scarf Class

This fun scarf is knitted in short row wedges that make it ruffle on each side of the central strip with a special fun-to-do edge.  It's a very simple project that is easy to tote around and the knitting sequence is easy to remember.  This scarf works well with any weight yarn.  Try a luxurious blend or a fun, self-striping yarn!  Learn to W&T and understand what this term means!  Student must be able to cast-on, knit and bind off.  One

1-hour class - $20.

Wednesday  7 - 8 p.m.                    2/15

Lacy Baktus

Learn how to make this popular pattern!  It's a scarf, shawlette, neckwrap all in one!  One skein of sock yarn makes this simple lace pattern!  One 1-hour class - $20 plus supplies.

Back soon!

Twelve Months of Creativity!

"In the month of January, my creativity gave to me 12 mods a coasting ......., in the month of February my creativity gave to me, 11 sweet hearts...., in the month of March my creativity gave to me, 10 lucky Irish.....,  in the month of April my creativity gave to me 9 birds a-chirping, in the month of May 8 miters a-washing....., in the month of June my creativity gave to me 7 fireflies flashing, in the month of July 6 bubbles popping...........,  in the month of August 5 bubbles  felting..........., in the month of September 4 beads shining,  in October................, in November 2 mornings walking..................."

All of our teachers are collaborating on this class!  Spend one day a month and come home with knitted and/or crocheted item suitable for gifting (or keeping if you can't bear to part with it --- or maybe both!).  $20 per class plus supplies. 

Sunday 1  - 3:30 p.m.                                 12/11 Butin Necklace

Wednesday  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.                      12/14 Earwarmer (knit) 

Intro to Fair Isle Hat

In our intro to 2-color Fair Isle (Stranding) Class, you will learn to hold one color in each hand to create a beautiful hat in the colors of your choice!  Student must be able to knit in the round, and do an SSK and K2TOG.  Two 2-hour classes - $50.

Saturday  10 a.m. - 12 p.m.                      1/21 and 1/28 

Basic Simple Hat

Ready to take your knitting a little beyond beginner?  Learn how to make a simple mini-hat while learning to knit in the round, make jogless stripes and how to do decreases.  One two-hour class will teach you the basics of hat knitting.  $35 plus supplies.

Friday  2 p.m.  -  4  p.m.          2/17

Beginning Knitting

For beginners with no previous experience - Learn the basics of knitting from casting on to binding off.  4 classes - $75.  Maximum: 10 students

Monday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.   2/6, 2/13, 2/20 and 2/27    

Thursday  1–3 p.m.             2/2, 2/9, 2/16 and 2/23

Refresher Knitting Class

For those with some knowledge of knitting who need a quick refresher course on the basics - cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind off. 1 one-hour class - $20

By Appointment --- please call the store to arrange! 

Basic Mini-Sock

Make a scaled-down mini-sock in just a few hours!  This is a great class to learn the fundamentals of sock construction within a short time frame!  Students will leave class with the ability to knit a regular-sized sock on their own, from casting on to turning the heel, and finishing with the Kitchener bind off.  One two and a half hour class - $45.

Wednesday  6:30 - 9 p.m.                   2/1 

"Sox in the City" - Beginning Socks Class

"Every once in awhile, a girl has to indulge herself!"  (Carrie Bradshaw)  Surround your toes with a cozy pair of hand-knit socks!  Our beginning class starts you on your journey with an easy worsted weight yarn and size 5 needles.  You'll learn the German Twisted cast-on, knit your sock from cuff to toe, learn the true meaning of "Sit, stay and heel", master the stick trick and graduate as an accomplished grafter (kitchener stitcher) by the time you're finished.  Store-bought socks = Fashion Roadkill!  Indulge yourself!  Students need to know how to knit, purl and do decreases (k2tog and ssk).   3 classes - $60 plus supplies.  Maximum: 6 students.

Wednesday 7-9 p.m.           Back soon!

Toe-Up Sox in the City

You know you want to --- learn to go both ways!  Indulge that sox sensation in reverse.  Learn the tips and tricks for knitting socks from toe to cuff!  Never worry your sox-y-self about running out of yarn, put these on your feet as you go!  Ooh la la!!!  Students should have made at least one pair of socks cuff down prior to taking this class.  Learn the "Magics of Sock Knitting"!   Two 2-hour classes - $40.

Wednesday  7-9 p.m.         Back soon!

Finishing Class

You've finally finished knitting your sweater!  Now learn how to sew it together so you can wear it!  Students should come with their sweater or project blocked and ready to be sewn together.  If you don't know how to block, ask when you sign up for the class.  If you don't have a project but still want to take the class, ask for pre-class homework.  One two-hour class - $45.

 
When you finish your sweater!  By Appointment - Call the Store! 

 Jenni's Navigating Ravelry!!!

Nobody does it better than Jenni!!! This is one of our most popular classes!!!  You will be learning how to navigate the basics on Ravelry --- how to join and set up your notebook, find patterns, find yarn information, join groups, and uploading pictures.  If you don't know what Ravelry is,  this class will rock your knitting/crochet world!!!  And even if you do know what it is - but want to know more, this is the class for you!  $20 per person - cost includes a take-home package with everything covered in class.  Open to as many as we can seat --- we will have a projector and a screen.

Socks with Sylvia

Learn to make socks in sock-weight yarn!  This three-session class meets every other week and takes you through the basics of making well-fitting socks!  $60 plus supplies.  Class minimum:  3 students.

Tuesday   1 - 3 p.m.                    2/7, 2/21 and 3/6

Leaf Lace Socks with Sylvia

One session workshop to go beyond basic socks.  Learn to expand on your chart reading skills and take your sock construction beyond the ordinary.  Excellent class for those who have taken a basic sock class and want to venture into patterned socks!  One two-hour class - $20.

Wednesday  1 - 3 p.m.                 2/29

The Great American Afghan

This class is taught in a series of blocks that use the same techniques rather than a block at a time.  Students will then have time to complete those blocks.  Class will meet once a month on Saturday mornings.  This is an on-going class with new students joining each session.  Class is normally held the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 noon.  $15 per class.  
 
Please call the store for the date and to pre-register!

Beginning Crochet

Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.               2/4 and 2/11  OR

                                                        3/10 and 3/17

Intermediate Crochet ---

Circles, Squares, and Shells! Oh My!

Part One will be a quick stitch review and students will learn to follow patterns to both crochet in the round and crochet a square motif. We will also cover how to make simple shell and v-stitches.

In Part Two, we will use the stitches learned in the first class to put two of the elements together to make a hat - circle for the crown, then a shell stitch to make the body of the hat.  2 two-hour classes - $50.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.      2/18 and 2/25 OR

                                               3/24 and 3/31

Chemo Caps & Wraps is an all-crochet book of projects that can be created to make a difference in the life of someone diagnosed with cancer.  The items chosen for these classes can either be made for someone you care for or for yourself!  The yarns selected are suitable for charitable donations or for you to sport a new chapeau or wrap!  Chemo Caps and Wraps book is required for this class.  Portion of the sale of this book is donated to Halos of Hope, an organization dedicated to comforting those living through chemotherapy.