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Knitting & Crochet Classes

Knitting Class 3 Kittens Needle Arts offers a variety of project and technique classes to engage and challenge students at all skill levels, from very beginning to advanced. We want you go get the most out of our classes, so please pay attention to our class descriptions which include any prerequisite skills that are necessary.

Studios
These 2-hour sessions provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you can bring your own project and enjoy the company of others with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Your instructor can assist you with interpreting a pattern, selecting yarn, or understanding a complicated technique. 

Level 1: Beginning Classes
Knitting - Our 3-session Beginning Knitting Class is where you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. You will leave the class with a finished cowl.
Crochet - Our 4-session Beginning Crochet Class will teach you how to single crochet, double crochet and half-double crochet. You will make a braided cowl.

Level 2: After Beginning Classes
Level 2 classes are for those students who have completed the Level 1 beginning classes or have the skills listed below. They are designed to reinforce the skills learned in Level 1 and introduce the next range of skills that are essential to becoming well-versed in your craft.

What skills should you have before taking on a Level 2 Class?
For Knitting
  • Know how to do long-tail cast on
  • Be able to knit and purl
  • Know how to bind off
  • Be able to sew in ends

For Crochet
  • Know how to chain a beginning row
  • Be able single crochet, double crochet, and half-double crochet
  • Be able to sew in ends

Level 2+: After Beginning Classes for those students who have made a few projects
Level 2+ classes are for those students have done a few projects and are excited to learn new things. This intermediary level is designed to slightly challenge the new knitter with skills and techniques that are important to make the student a true "knitter" or "crocheter". There aren't necessarily any specific requirements beyond what we list for Level 2, except that it is important that students in these classes have completed a few projects and feel confident in their knitting.
 
Level 3: Intermediate Classes
Level 3 classes are designed for students who are feeling comfortable with the all aspects of Level 1 and Level 2 and are ready to explore new techniques and more complicated patterns.

What skills should you have before taking on a Level 3 Class? We will list the specific skills you need to know on the webpage for each Level 3 class, but in general, you should:
For Knitting
  • Know all of the skills listed in Level 2 (above)
  • Know how to knit in the round
  • Understand gauge - how to measure & calculate
  • Know how to rip out/unknit
  • Understand how to read a pattern
  • Know how to create Yarnovers
  • Know basic increases/decreases
  • Understand how to read a yarn label

For Crochet
  • Know all of the skills listed in Level 2 (above)
  • Know how to make a granny square
  • Understand triple crochet
  • Know the difference between American & British crochet terminology
  • Know how to do basic increases/decreases
  • Be able to make front post & back post stitches
  • Understand how to read a pattern
  • Know how to read a yarn label
  • Understand the use of slip stitches

Level 4: Advanced Classes
Level 4 classes are appropriate for students who have become very comfortable with Level 1-3 techniques and have an adventurous spirit when it comes to their craft.

What skills should you have before taking on a Level 4 Class? We will list the specific skills you need to know on the webpage for each Level 4 class, but in general, you should:
For Knitting
  • Know the skills listed in Levels 2 & 3 (above)
  • Understand basic cable techniques
  • Know basic lace techniques
  • Know how to fix mistakes
  • Understand how to read a chart (color, cable, lace)
  • Be able work short rows
  • Understand slip stitches 
  • Know how to pick up stitches
  • Be able to finish/block your items
  • Be familiar with additional cast on and bind off techniques
  • Know how to make buttonholes

For Crochet
  • Know the skills listed in Levels 2 & 3 (above)
  • Know how to make cables
  • Be able to do basic lace
  • Be able to finish/block your items
  • Be able to incorporate short row shaping into your piece
  • Know how to do foundation crochet 
  • Have a familiarity with reading crochet diagrams/symbols
  • Know how to fix mistakes

Registration
We can take your registration online, in person, or over the phone. All you need to do to secure your spot in a knitting or a crochet class is to pay the class fee and purchase any required materials. Each class has a maximum of 6 students unless otherwise specified, except for Tool Box classes which can generally have 8 students. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Class Materials
Once you are registered, please refer to the class page on our website for a  list all the class materials you will need as well as any class preparation instructions. The specified materials must be used for the project and purchased at 3 Kittens Needle Arts. Allow at least 2 weeks for any special orders of yarn or other supplies for knitting or crochet classes.
 
Cancellation Policy
Student cancellations must be made at least one week prior to the first session to receive a refund for the class fee. Cancellations made less than one week for project classes or three days for Studio & Tool Box classes prior to the class are not refundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Any yarn or supplies purchased for the class are subject to our regular return policy.

3 Kittens Needle Arts reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a class due to weather or instructor illness. If the class is cancelled by 3 Kittens, class fees will be fully refunded in the form of a store credit (beginning classes will be refunded in the form of the original payment).

Missed classes/studios are the responsibility of the student and will not be refunded or rescheduled.


LOCATION

  • 3 Kittens Needle Arts
  • The Village @ Mendota Heights
  • 750 Main Street, Suite 112-113
    St Paul, MN 55118
  • (651) 457-4969

HOURS

  • Needlepoint Department
  • Tues-Sat: 10am - 3pm
  • Yarn Department
  • Tues/Thurs 10am-7pm
    Wed/Fri/Sat 10am - 3pm