Join Us for a finish-along!

Saturday, January 18th - March 15th, 2025

Now that the dust has settled from the holidays, why don't you join us for our next Make-Along? We came up with an idea to help you keep that perennial New Year's Resolution of finishing up projects that are still on the needles!

Rather than starting something new, this one is going to be a Finish-Along!

How many of you have unfinished projects - WIP's (works in progress) - that have gotten set aside for one reason or another:

  • so that you could finish all your holiday projects?

  • because you got bored with it?

  • you love it, but wanted to start something else?

  • you didn't know the technique for the next part and set it aside?

  • you made a mistake and got frustrated (and set it aside)?

  • you need some help figuring out directions?

  • you need help figuring out where you are on it?

  • it needs to be sewn together?

  • it needs the ends sewn in?

Whatever it is, let's pull out those lingering projects and finish them up! Whether you have one or several you'd like to work on, join us each Saturday from 2-5 pm during Community Making between Jan 18th and March 15th, 2025 and finish those WIP's! (P.S. if you're one of those crafters that just works on one project at a time start to finish, you are still welcome to join us and finish your current WIP or maybe do New Year, New Start!!)

To help you get ready, we've put together a pdf with info and suggestions to help you decide what you want to work on and what goals, if any, you want to set for yourself. You can click here to download the pdf. (This is NOT required homework for participating!)

There is no fee to join the Finish-Along. If you'd like to sign up to participate, click here or call or stop by the shop to let us know. We like to do some giveaways during our make-alongs, and this helps us helps us have a list of names to draw from!

Knitting Math/Adjusting Patterns

Saturday, February 8, 2025 9am-11am Cost: $25.00

Teacher: Anne McDermott

So you found the perfect pattern for a sweater but the recommended gauge for the yarn you adore is different than that in the pattern. Don’t despair! There is a way to make the pattern fit the yarn. This class will teach you how to make the necessary adjustments.

What to bring to class: Bring a swatch of the yarn you want to use and the pattern to be adjusted (including schematic, if available), ruler or measuring tape, pencil, paper, and a calculator. If you just want to learn the technique, come equipped with a ruler or measuring tape, pencil, paper and a calculator.

Click here, call or stop in to the shop to sign up for this class.

Make a Needlefelted Egg - Beginner Needlefelting

Cost: $30.00/$45.00

Saturday, February 15, 2025 9-11am

Teacher: Melinda Kerner

Learn to needle-felt and create an adorable felted egg! We’re excited to have Melinda teach this beginning needlefelting class. You will learn the basic needlefelting skills and create a fun project in the process. Cost of $30 includes class fee plus cost of materials (wool, etc.) There is an additional $15 charge if you need the felting tools and mat.

Click here, call or stop in to the shop to sign up for this class.

Brioche Basics

Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9-11am Cost: $25.00

Teacher: Tempe Croke

When most people think of Brioche patterns, they think of the amazing two-color patterns they see. In our experience, in order to be able to work those patterns, it’s important to have a good understanding of the basics of one color brioche first. In this class you will learn the important brioche basic stitches – sl1yo and brk (brioche knit). Once you know these, you will be ready for the next steps needed for two-color brioche knitted flat or in the round. We will use our shop pattern, the Basic Brioche Scarf, to learn and practice the basics.

Click here, call or stop in to the shop to sign up for this class.

Make a Needlefelted Hummingbird

Saturdays, March 1st and 8th, 2025 9-11am Cost: $45.00/$60.00

Teacher: Melinda Kerner

Once you know some basics, (or if you already do!), come and step up your needle-felting skills by creating these adorable hummingbirds - just in time for spring! Cost includes class fee plus cost of materials. Cost for class and materials is $45. There is an additional fee of $15 if you need the felting tools and mat.

Click here, call or stop in to the shop to sign up for this class.

Two-Color Brioche

Saturdays, March 15th and 22nd, 2025 9-11am cost $40.00

(Mar 15 and 22nd class is full. .We will be adding a second session of this class, dates TBA. Please use the sign up form below to be added to our list for this second session.)

Teacher: Tempe Croke

Once you are comfortable with the basics of Brioche, take your brioche knitting to the next level by adding a second color, and a new stitch, the brp (brioche purl), to your repertoire. We will use the Advancing Lines Scarf pattern from Lavanya Patricella to learn brioche purl, as well as increases and decreases in brioche. Come learn to create the stunning two-color patterns everyone admires!

Prerequisite: Brioche 101 or previous experience with basic brioche knitting.

Click here, call or stop in to the shop to be added to our list for a second session of this class, dates TBA.

Community Making

All are welcome and we’d love to see you! This ongoing group is free of charge. We meet every Saturday afternoon here at the shop from 2-5pm for crafting and conversation. Bring your project and come join us! In warm weather, we sit out in front of the shop, so bring a chair!

Learn to Knit or crochet/Need Help?

Want to learn to knit? Need help on a project? Or want to learn a new technique? A one-on-one lesson is a great way t0 get the help you need. Please call 518-392-2929 or email us thewarmewe@gmail.com to schedule a time. We’ll be happy to accommodate you. Cost for lessons is $15 for a half hour or $25 for one hour.